Dignitaries and others during Tenyimi Christian leaders meet on March 26.
KOHIMA, MARCH 28 (MExN): The Tenyimi Union Nagaland (TUN) organised a Tenyimi Christian leaders meet on the theme "Christ is the rock of our foundation" at Pioneers Hall, CBCC Mission Centre, T. Chikri, Pfutsero on March 26.
The meet was hosted by Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) and attended by all denominations among the Tenyimi tribes, with the apex tribal body of Tenyimi in Nagaland.
Talking on the theme of the meet, Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), urged everyone to put Christ as their foundation in life. He strongly advocated for the need to give up self-centeredness and rather propagate an accommodating spirit among the Tenyimi in particular and Nagas in general. He also urged the need for the true spirit of forgiveness in order to have unity and progress in Naga society.
TUN President, Kekhwengulo Lea delivered the presidential address. In his address, Lea highlighted the objective for the formation of the Tenyimi Union in Nagaland. He also sought prayer support and God's blessing for the office of TUN.
Advocate Timikha Koza, president, Tenyimi People's Organisation (TPO) shared greetings. Rev Rümatho Nyusou, Executive Secretary, PBCC; Rev Rampaukopoing Michui, Executive Secretary, ZBCC; Rev Fr GL Khing, Vice Principal, North East Institute of Social Science & Research and Rev Dr N Paphino, Vice President, Nagaland Joint Christian Forum also spoke at the meet.
The newly approved constitution of TUN was dedicated and blessed by Rev Dr Rachülie Vehienuo, Executive Director, ABCC.
The programme started with an opening prayer by Rev TR Angami, Pastor, AG Church, Kohima while welcome address was delivered by Rev Dr Chekrovei Cho-o, Executive Secretary, CBCC. The meet was chaired by Atathu Thurr while vote of thanks was proposed by Meshento Apon. Rev Kitanwi Chewang, Executive Secretary, LBA pronounced closing prayer.
