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DIMAPUR — A book titled ‘Tasütait Tamang Walunir Rev. R Teka Taküm Otsü” (Bold spiritual leader, Rev. R Teka’s autobiography) was released by the executive secretary of Ao Baptist Church Council (ABAM), Rev. Prof. Dr. Mar Pongener, at the residence of Rev. Teka ‘Kapayong’ on October 23 in the presence of family, friends, church leaders and well-wishers.
Incidentally, October 23 happened to be the 80th birth anniversary of the author, who served for twenty-seven years as pastor of Impur Baptist Church (ABAM Mission Centre).
The autobiography chronicles the life of Rev. Teka, his service to God as a missionary and his understanding of God, His words, His works and the miracles that the Lord did in the his life and others.
Speaking at the book launch programme, Rev. Pongener, stated that eighty years has a special reference in the Bible analogous with an Oak tree. He added that the Reverend’s long life of eighty years is a testament of God’s faithfulness.
Rev. Pongener stated that there are many who live up to the age of eighty and more, but God’s faithfulness do not come automatically as one need to be humble and faithful before God to get His blessings. He, therefore, urged the gathering to get closer with God so that one’s life would be a meaningful one and bear testimony to the people.
The author, Rev R Teka, while speaking about the book, narrated his experiences while serving in Tuensang during the seventies till early nineties. He narrated about the trials and tribulations he faced during those yesteryears and how God, in His everlasting grace, kept and blessed him throughout the years.
He expressed hope that the book would serve as an inspiration for the faithful and be a blessing for all.
The programme was chaired by associate pastor of Sungkomen Baptist Church, Matsung Longkumer, while the pastor of Mangmetong Baptist Church, Dr. Lolen Imchen, invoked God’s blessings.
A song was presented by Tiameren Jamir of Impur while the grandchildren namely Akumjungla and Orem recited an ode to Reverend R Teka.