Phek, May 9 (MExN): The 36th Mothers’ day celebration cum second sisters and in-laws get together of the Phek Village Baptist Church (PVBC) took place from May 7 to 8 last under the theme ‘A Gracious Mother.’
Speaking on the occasion, Zashetalu Chiero, former treasurer, Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) said a mother is an inspirational element in structuring the family, with all efforts to bring up the entire family members to an acceptable and trustworthy environment.
She was optimistic that possessing the quality of humbleness, patient and loyalty in women would play a key role in transforming the society and urged the gathering to equip with the noble qualities and be part of changing the society. According to the church source, the 2nd sisters and in-laws get together programme was initiated after a gap of 36 years where the first program was held in 1980.
Expressing happiness over the mass participation, where, sisters and in-laws from different corners could come and know each other, she said it is a mile stone achievement for the women department of the church and appealed the women department to continue to organize such programme so as maintain cordial relationship.
Other speakers of the programme include Bino Kenye, President, Western Chakhesang Mothers Association, Dimapur and Niekhosalu Venuh, former Women Pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church, Dimapur.
Desino Nienu, Nuchicho Venuh, Pastor PVBC, Kuvepolu Nienu, Sister-in-law Suohienuo Keyho bought greetings while Nieyinulu Lohe, Vesotalu Huire and Vesupalu Nakro exhorted the congregation. The celebration was marked by choral praises, celebratory and committal worship services, Mothers’ Day feast etc.
Approximately 400 sisters and in-laws from Kohima, Dimapur, Phek Town, Bible hill etc. joined the native mothers from Phek Village and shared the blessings of mothers’ day celebration.
