Phek, November 28 (MExN): Phek Sümi Hoho celebrated Silver Jubilee on November 27 at Sümi Baptist Church (SBC), Phek under the theme, “Niu lhomichi ikhikulu” (Celebrating our identity). The programme began with the inauguration of the Jubilee function and invocation by Shekito K. Swu, Pastor, SBC, Phek, while the Chairman, PSH, Hokato Shikhu delivered the welcome address.
A minute of silence was specially observed for those deceased among the past office bearers of the Hoho, stated a press note. Folk song ‘lejole’ was sung melodiously by the men folk followed by offering collection and offertory prayer by Akavi Rochill, Vice-chairman, Phek Sümi Hoho.
Senior member Er Hokugha Muru, AME (Mech) shared a detailed history of the existence of Sümi community in Phek district, the up’s and down’s faced thus far and also exhorted the members to actively participate and work together for the progress of the community. Marking the 25 years of celebration ‘Vesülho’ (Souvenir) was opened ceremoniously by Hukuto Yeptho, Dist. Commandant, Home guards.
The speaker of the occasion, Hewoto Sumi, District Agriculture Officer, Phek spoke on the theme wherein he focused on our identity as ‘Sümi’ and as a ‘Christian’. He highlighted the various characteristics of Sümi people and reminded the community to know their value as a Sümi. He also dwelled on the need to identify ourselves as a Christian, living a consecrated life toward perfection preparing for the second coming of Christ. Pastor, SBC, Phek pronounced a special Jubilee prayer while Dr. Katoni Jakhalu delivered the vote of thanks.
The programme concluded with Kavitoli Shikhu closing the prayer. Earlier Kahoto Jimo, FO, Co-Op. bank, chaired the Jubilee program while Dr. H. Atoholi Sema, Asst. Prof., PGC acted as the secretary. Following the programme, ‘Jubilee Feast’ earmarked the celebration and later a general body meeting for the selection of new office bearers, PSH for the tenure 2016 – 2018 was held.
