The Khedi Baptist Church Choir during the NBCC Youth Sunday on July 5.
KOHIMA, JULY 6 (MExN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) observed its Youth Week and Youth Sunday from July 1 to 5 under the theme ‘Stronger Together.’
A press release from the NBCC informed that it has 1,661 local Churches with 2,12,307 youth members. Due to pandemic, the NBCC Youth Week & Youth Sunday/Youth Day of Prayer was observed differently this year. An essay competition was conducted on the topic ‘God in a pandemic.’ The best three essays were awarded commendation certificates with cash prizes, while the best essay will be published in both NBCC news letter and local dailies.
Bitsa K Sangtam from Longkhim Town Baptist Church under United Sangtam Baptist Lithroti Ashimukhong (USBLA) was the winner of the essay competition. Kilentola Jamir from Mangkolemba Baptist Church under Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) came in second while Rüübino Peseyie, Calvary Baptist Church, Jotsoma under Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) was adjudged third.
Meanwhile, daily Bible study was also held from July 1 – 5, by providing prepared Bible study materials. During the week, the organizers telecasted music, sports, and Youth Sunday message through YouTube featuring young artists each day.
Youth Sunday on July 5 was observed with prayer & fasting all over the State.
In his Youth Sunday message at Khedi Baptist Church Kohima the speaker Rev. Vikuo Rhi, Youth Secretary, NBCC urged the youth ministry to be Christ-centered focusing on soul-winning rather than being overly program oriented or entertainment-centered.
Speaking on the need for multiplication through discipleship making, impacting and imparting Christian values into young people’s heart, recognizing and valuing the potentials of young people and utilizing them, the speaker called upon the Church to place youth ministry on top priority of the Church ministry.
The church, he also said, must be able to effectively use modern information technology and new media tools for evangelism, Church growth and furtherance of God’s kingdom building. In closing he challenged the youth to live above the pandemic by citing the story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water found in Matthew 14:25 – 34.
