Rev PK Jacob Pungnamei, Rev Zotuo Kiewhuo, and others during the unveiling of the monolith commemorating the silver jubilee of Maram Baptist Church Kohima.
KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 29 (MExN): The Maram Baptist Church Kohima celebrated its silver jubilee on September 27 at its Church premises in Kohima under the theme, "Proclaim His Greatness."
Rev Zotuo Kiewhuo, Senior Pastor of Koinonia Baptist Church (KBC), was the speaker of the celebration service. In his message, he reminded the members not to forget the goodness of God, His mercies, and favor upon mankind.
He called upon the congregation to look unto Jesus and be prayerful Christians, rooted in Christ and His words. He emphasized that the celebration of Jubilee should be a celebration of breakthrough, deliverance, healing, and prosperity. Rev Kiewhuo also pronounced the jubilee blessings upon the congregation.
Rev Lumtsuo Ezung, Executive Secretary of the Nagamese Baptist Church Association (NBCA) reminded the members to reflect on God's faithfulness and greatness. He also called upon the church to introspect, urging that MBCK should be significant to the hearts of people, not merely a successful church.
Rev Ezung emphasized the shared responsibility of building the church and urged the congregation to be mature believers and witnesses of the Lord.
Earlier, Rev PK Jacob Pungnamei, Founder Pastor of Maram Baptist Church Kohima, dedicated the Silver Jubilee monolith and delivered the welcome address. He shared a brief history of Maram Baptist Church Kohima, which first began in the Sunday school room of Koinonia Baptist Church under the guidance of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, with a burden for soul-winning.
Rev Pungnamei recalled that the first service, which he led, was attended by 25 people, with Rev Zotuo Kiewhuo as the speaker. The service continued for a year, and the church has since grown over the years. He described the church as a new beginning and a new generation church that God has led over the years, and he sought prayer support for its future.
The souvenir was released by Rev Phomlee Van, Pastor of Kohima Phom Baptist Church and Advisor of Kohima Baptist Pastors Fellowship (KBPF).
The program was led by Dr Chingpai Lily. Special songs were presented by the Children’s Ministry MBCK, Maram Kohima, and the jubilee choir. Scripture readings were done by Akuba Vizo and Isaac, Deacon. The vote of thanks was delivered by R. Standhope, Church Secretary, MBCK.
On the occasion, an adoration prayer was offered by Zasivoto Rote, the offertory prayer by Sudhan, Deacon, and the prayer for the families of departed souls by Khi Peter, Pastor of Nagamese Baptist Church High School Area.
