Peren, September 12 (MExN): A weeklong ‘Reformation Retreat’ was held at the 9th NAP (IR) Bn. Headquarters, Saijang from September 5 to 11.
60 personnel from 9th NAP (IR) and 12 personnel from DEF, Peren attended the retreat, informed Rukuveyi Nienu, Pastor, Police Baptist Church, 9th NAP (IR) Bn. Saijang in a press release.
All the campers, according to the release, were alcoholic and substance abusers. They were made to undergo “spiritual, medical and mental detoxification” under the supervision of spiritual councilors and medical psychiatrists, it added. During the weeklong retreat, several officials of the battalion, dignitaries, and councilors exhorted and preached the words of gospel.
Battalion Commandant James Kinghen during a session on ‘Progressive Meditation’ encouraged the campers to give up alcohol, drugs and other intoxicating substances and start a new chapter in live (of worthy living).
Battalion RMO, Dr. LT Patton highlighted the various kinds of lifestyle and diseases, while Dr. Temsulong, Psychiatrist, State Mental Health & Institute, Kohima conducted a session on mental health awareness and substance abuse and alcohol.
A session on the importance of money management and moral obligation of giving tithes was briefed by the Battalion Deputy Commandant Talisunep. Bideno Kinghen, wife of the Commandant, gave a discourse on the harmful effects of alcohol and its consequences on family and society. “To be a good soldier, loving father and a responsible husband, one has to do away with all kinds of intoxicating substances,” she stated, stressing on having good time with families.
Rev. Kilang Jamir, Director, Youth Harvest Ministry shared on the importance of deliverance from sin and living a life based on the solid foundation of Christ.
Speaking on the topic, ‘Examine your life’, Rev. Dr. Hukashe, Executive Secretary, Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA) stated that one should examine his relationship with God, church and family and encouraged the campers to be constantly attached with God.
In the course of the retreat, many of the campers accepted Christ as their personal savior “which impacted their spiritual life immensely,” the release stated.
As part of field visit, the campers visited Prodigals’ Home, Dimapur and were reported to have immensely benefited by the testimonies of the recovering addicts at the Rehabilitation Centre.
