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Dimapur, Feb. 1 (EMN): The seventh edition of Japfüphiki Chokri Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho (JCBKK), a religious convention held once every five years between the Chakhesang’s Chokri Area Baptist Youth Fellowship (CABYF) and the Angami’s Japfüphiki Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho (JBKK), concluded on January 31 in Thipuzu village under Phek district.
The organisers informed that a total number of 24 churches from both JBKK and CABYF and as many as 1420 delegates were registered in the three-day event that began on January 28.
Competitions during the event included the folk song, solo, choir, group bible recitation, and movie.
In the folk song category, the first place was won by Phusachodu village, while the second and third places were won by Jakhama village and Thenyizu village. In solo competition, Sesito Lüho secured the first position, while Vesatalü Venuh and Vevotalü Ringa secured the second and third positions respectively.
The first place in the theme song was won by Khulazu Basa village, while the second and third places were won by Khuzama village and Phesama village respectively.
In the group bible recitation category, Kezoma secured the first place, while Sakhaba and Kikrüma secured the second and third places respectively. The JBKK won first place in movie making while CABYF secured the second place.
Speakers during the convention were Kehovi Tase, executive secretary of Japfüphiki Baptist Church Council; Dr. Hüsazülü C Khamo, academic dean at Discipleship Bible College, Dimapur; Dr. Villo Naleo, academic dean at Shalom Bible Seminary, Zubza; and Rev. Dr. Sülüveyi Rhakho, director of Harvest Ministries International.
The speakers spoke on topics “Know the truth and shine for Christ,” “Become good and faithful servant and shine for Christ,” “Live in the love of Christ and shine for Christ,” and “Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life."
Meanwhile, JCBKK also elected new office bearers for the tenure 2022-2027 led by Vizapo Kikhi as president and Nekhonü Chüzho as general secretary. The next conference would be hosted by JBKK in 2027.