Dimapur, January 13 (MExN): Hundreds of youths from several churches attended the 29th Nagaland Christian Revival Church (NCRC) Sumi youth annual conference held from January 10-12, 2014 at NCRC Aotsakili under Zunheboto district.
The main speakers of the conference, held on the theme “For no other God can save in this way” (Daniel 3:29), were Rev. Ahoshe Chophy, Senior Pastor, Dimapur NCRC Sumi, Dr. Akaho Awomi, MBBS, MD, Livi Sheqi, and Vibo A Sumi, Youth Secretary, NCRC Sumi
In the inaugural service Hekhevi, Secretary NCRC exhorted the young people to fear God and choose between wise and ignorant life. He lamented on the gun culture of the Nagas today and appealed to young people to change the trend and replace with love and friendship. “With guns in our hand the young have failed to respect old and vice versa. Many are orphaned or widowed,” he rued.
Dr. Akaho Awomi, in his inaugural sermon talked of how God awards knowledge, wisdom, and peace to those who do his will. Advising young people to lead a responsible life, he said, “Everything is under God’s control. Strive to become conscientious young people, he sure will bless you.”
Taking a cue from the life of Daniel in the Old Testament, he counseled young people to build God as their foundation. “Then God will bless you with wealth, wisdom, peace, fame, long life, and everything you wish for,” Dr. Akaho said.
The second day of the conference commenced with seminar on “Economic self reliance” with Nitoshe Sheqi, Proprietor “Akhiji” as resource person. He encouraged the youths to venture out and look for lucrative business and not only depend or look for government jobs.
Atoizu MLA & Chairman, Nagaland Hotel Management, Er. Picto Shohe exhorted the gathering in the first session of the final day of conference.
In the concluding service, which ended around midnight, Rev. Ahoshe Chophy, Senior Pastor, Dimapur NCRC Sumi, delivered a sermon based on Ephesians 1:13.
The conference saw NCRC Sumi youth compete in song and handicraft competitions. In song competition, Ighanumi Youth, Kohima Youth, and Aotsakili Youth bagged the first, second and third prize respectively. While in handicraft competition, Mishikito NCRC Sumi youth emerged as winner.
The next edition of the biennial NCRC Sumi youth conference will be held at Mishilimi NCRC Sumi in 2016.
