Rev Pusazo Chüzho
Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 28
Rev Pusazo Chüzho, 96, has passed away at Zion Hospital, Dimapur on December 27. He was laid to rest on December 28 afternoon in his native village Phusachodu in Phek district. The public homage and home going service took place at Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister’s Hill Kohima (CBCMHK) this morning.
Rev Pusazo Chüzho was born on July 1, 1926 at Phusachodu village. He professed his love for Christ throughout his life. He attained a 2-year certificate in theology from Kolkata in 1962. He went on to receive another 2-year diploma in theology from Union Biblical Seminary Yavatmal in 1964.
On completing his theological studies from Yavatmal, he served as the Headmaster of Mission High School, Pfutsero and also served as Headmaster of Phusachodu Primary School. He then served as Youth Secretary, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council, Pfutsero in 1965.
He further pursued theological studies from Jorhat and graduated in the year 1967 with a GTh Degree. Thereafter, he came to Kohima and joined the government service as Language Officer at the Department of School Education in 1967. He simultaneously took the responsibility of pastoring the church.
He served as Pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima for three times during the tenure of 1969-1974, 1978-1979 and 1981-1982. He then served as pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers' Hill, Kohima for 18 years from 1984 till 2003. He served another term as Pastor-at-large from 2004-2005. In his time of service, the first church building was constructed in 1973.
He was ordained on March 3, 1995. After retiring from the pastorate, he was the Advisor at CBCMHK from 2008 till his passing.
“A beloved man of the community, faithful in his service to God, a mentor, a leader, a shepherd, he will be dearly missed. Even as we bid our farewells in this mortal world, our prayers are with his bereaved family, loved and dear ones- we pray that God may grant solace to their grieving hearts,” stated Chakhesang Youth Front, President, Vezhoduyi Nakro in a condolence message.
Rev Pusazo Chüzho’s life story is a testament to a life well lived-fruitful and meaningful. We praise God for His love and grace through his life, Nakro added.
