Morung Express News
Kohima | February 12
Established in 1990, the Good Shepherd Ministry (GSM) Nagaland commemorated its silver jubilee and thanksgiving on February 12 at Middle PWD colony Kohima.
A memorial hall called ‘Morung (Bachelors’ hall)’ was inaugurated by the Founder President of GSM Kohima Dr. E Renphamo Lotha who mentioned that the hall was built in the architectural style of Naga Morung.
“Today despite advancement of formal education, the old values are nowhere to be found. Consequently we have multidimensional problems both in the academic campuses as well as in the society. It is therefore considered necessary to renew them as far as possible. Because even plants without roots are sure to be uprooted in due course of time,” said Dr. Lotha. With the vision, mission and programmes of the ministry, Dr. Lotha hoped to renew and practice the old cultural heritage of the Nagas in the memorial.
Jonas Yanthan, Chairperson and Founding Member, GSM in his speech talked about the need for zealous people to transform society and GSM continues to contribute to the change in its little contributions.
Governor of Nagaland and Assam, P B Acharya who was supposed to be the chief guest could not turn up. However, Motuo M. Sote, Additional Secretary to Governor, read out the message of the Governor. The Governor lauded the Ministry for not only encouraging spiritual and moral growth but also balanced growth. The Governor also stated that church and ministry has a special God given potential.
“In a world of individualism, consumerism and materialism, the Ministry aims to inspire the future generations the value of giving oneself to the service of extending kingdom of God rather than building one’s kingdom which shall perish,” said Dr. Lotha while delivering the presidential address.
With the motto “Abundant Life” the ministry focus on outreach, research, trainings, counseling, holistic developments, holistic health, peace missions, political transformation, literatures, publication, broadcastings, income generation, entrepreneurship development and capacity building.
A book titled “Wonderful works of God (Volume one)” written by Rev. Dr. E Renphamo Lotha was also released by Rev. Dr. V K Nuh, General Secretary, FNBA.
