NLCF, NJCF organises Advent Christmas at Kisama

Time for Nagas to walk toward unity: TR Zeliang

Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 7

The Nagaland Legislators Christian Fellowship (NLCF) and Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) today organised Advent Christmas (Devotional Service) along with Hornbill Festival 2025 at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

Sharing Christmas greetings, Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang said that Christmas, perhaps more than any other season, “reminds us of the extraordinary strength found in unity.”

It is a time when families gather, communities come together, and differences fade in shared celebration without distinction, he said.
He said that it is time for Nagas to walk toward unity.

“We have too many divisions, too many groups and organizations, both over ground and underground, and these layers of fragmentation have become one of our biggest stumbling blocks, directly or indirectly,” he said.

We may have reached a point of irreparable damage, and if not with divine intervention, our State may be plunged into lawlessness and ruled by gun culture, the Deputy Chief Minister said.

He thanked NJCF for leading by example, bringing all denominations under one umbrella and demonstrating the spirit of Christian unity.
“Your efforts must not stop at uniting the Church alone. Through your congregations across the State, you have the opportunity to encourage unity in every sphere of life, for the welfare and progress of our people,” he said.

Christmas also teaches us that unity is not the same as uniformity, he said adding “Likewise, our different tribes, cultures, faiths and communities add richness to our State. Instead of dividing us, these differences should inspire a deeper appreciation of one another.”

As we reflect on today’s theme from John 1:9–13, we are reminded that Jesus Christ entered a world filled with uncertainty, division, and darkness, he said adding that His coming brought hope, clarity, and new identity to all who opened their hearts to Him.

Also stating that the Healing and Revival Festival was held in Dimapur from December 2–5 with the gathering of over 1 lakh people to receive the Word of God, he said “This is a powerful testimony that our people are hungry for God’s mercy and blessings. May this Christmas season encourage each of us to welcome Christ with a pure and sincere heart. Let forgiveness be our gift to one another, and understanding our offering for a better tomorrow.”

When we decorate and brighten our homes with different decorative lights, may these lights remind us of our shared responsibility to dispel the shadows of division.  May we see each other not as separate groups, but as one family bound by shared history, shared challenges, and shared dreams, he said.

This Christmas, let the spirit of love, peace, and togetherness guide us. May this season renew our hope, inspire greater cooperation among all sections of society, and remind us that when we stand united, we can build a future of harmony, progress, and prosperity for our State, the Deputy Chief Minister added.

‘Revival can bring greater joy, peace and unity’
Also addressing the gathering as the speaker, NJCF secretary Rev Moses Murry stressed that Nagaland needs revival at this moment.

Stating that revival is the need of the hour among the Naga brothers, irrespective of political parties and denomination, he said, “Revival can bring greater joy, peace and unity.”

Thanking Chief Minister of Nagaland and his colleagues for giving the opportunity to organize Advent Christmas at Kisama, he said “I sincerely hope and pray that this celebration will bring greater Joy, Peace and abundant blessings upon every individual present here today, and the people of Nagaland.”

Touching on the recently concluded Healing and Revival Festival at Dimapur, he said that more than 1 lakh people attended and received the gospel of Jesus Christ and many received physical and spiritual healing.

He said that Christmas is more than just a birthday celebration. It is the greatest day in human history because God Himself came to earth as a human being—Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

He said that Christmas is God’s greatest gift to humanity—the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ.

“Through Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection, God made a way for us to be forgiven, to be restored to a relationship with Him, and to have eternal life,” Rev. Muirry said.

Stating that Christmas time is a time to celebrate with families, friends, and fellow believers, he said “But most importantly, it is a time of renewal in our relationship with Christ. Just as God sent Jesus to restore our broken relationship with Him, Christmas calls us to examine our own hearts and renew our commitment to following Jesus.”

This Christmas, let us not just celebrate with food, gifts, and parties. Let us truly celebrate Jesus—the reason for the season, he added.

This devotional service, held under the theme “Born of God..,” (John: 1.9-13) was led by State Chaplain Rev. Izieteilung Terieng.