Morung Express News
Mokokchung | February 6
In a much needed time for peace in our society, the Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action (CCPRA), Clark Theological College (CTC) in collaboration with the Tuli Town Baptist Church organized a “Peace Festival” on the theme “Celebrating Peace, God’s Greatest Gift.” The peace festival featured an evening of music, dance and drama on peace. The program was hosted at Tuli Town Baptist Church on February 5.
The CCPRA Coordinator, Pursenla Ozukum gave the introductory note stating the programs and functions of CCPRA which focuses on corruption, injustice and all kinds of social evils and that every individual should intervene in fighting against it and participates in the quest for peace building.
The Principal of CTC, Rev. Dr. Marnungsang Pongen stated on how we should love peace and based on John 14:27 he said that peace should not be based on lies, not forsaking truth and peace should come from deep within the heart. He further expressed that peace is needed everywhere by everyone and the present situation in our state is a witness to the thirst for peace.
The Peace Festival was attended by members of the host church, faculty, staff and students of CTC and members from different churches in Tuli. The festival witnessed interpretive dance by the CTC Students, CTC choir presenting enchanting songs and special presentations from the Tuli Lenden Baptist Church, Tzudikong Baptist Church and Tuli Town Baptist church with greetings shared by Noklentoba, PA to ADC, Tuli and I. Imdong, Deacon, Tuli Town Baptist Church. The CTC students enacted a play entitled ‘Sabi, Sabi’ which unmasked the entire system of corruption in our society.
