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One of the resource persons speaking at the Khezhakeno Combine Service 2017-18 on the theme ‘Uko sielie di chükhe’ which was held from December 29 to January 1.[/caption]
Dimapur, Jan. 2 (EMN): In a significant turns of event, the last non-Christian member namely Timikha Mowo, the ancestral village chieftain, from Khezhakeno village under Phek district, has embraced Christianity and decided to be member of the Khezhakeno Baptist Church.
Timikha Mowo has decided to embrace Christianity during the Khezhakeno Combine Service held from December 29 to January 1 held at Lepfhe ground, Khezhakeno.
Khezhakeno Combine Service 2017-18 was held on the theme ‘Uko sielie di chükhe’ (Let us rise and build) Neh.2:18. The service programme was a historic coming together of various churches and denominations ranging from Baptist, Christian Revival, and Catholics etc under one roof to praise the glory of God and sought His forgiveness and blessings.
The occasion was well attended by over thousand all throughout the services. Various prominent dignitaries greeted during the occasion while pastor M Khupo, Kevechüpe Pfüno, V Pfükrulhou Koza, N Neilo Koza, S Dilo Koza, and D Kemvü Koza chaired the various service programmes and Pfüchüpe Koza conducted the ‘Talent Expo.’
In the choir competitions, CRC (U) and KBC (Main) were declared winners, while KUDD youth choir and KWSK choir were declared winners in the second and third positions respectively.
The programme was exhorted by Khape Koza, Principal District and Session Judge; Lakha Koza, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dimapur; Kevekha Kevin Zehol, Joint Secretary and Additional Director of ATI; L Neilo Koza, Chief Manager of ONGC Dehradun; and Timikha Koza, president of TPO.
The four-day spiritual awakening service programme witnessed a thorough re-visitation of self-soul searching, to confess sins, seek forgiveness, and ask for His heavenly blessings.
Speaking on the occasion, Rev. Bulechü Koza, senior pastor of CRC Sodzülhou, Dimapur, called upon all the members to love one another, to learn to forgive and reconcile. He went on state that having different denominations cannot bring salvation but only by having true relationship, good belief and faith in God.
Neizo Koza, pastor of CBC, 7th Mile village, Dimapurk, called upon the members and leaders alike to be humble and have compassion for the weak and the poor. He further called upon all not to waste time but decide to follow Jesus Christ.
Rev. C Ngolo Koza, pastor of HOPFAN, Dimapur, urged all the members to keep away all differences and forgive each other. He said there is nothing more pleasing than to love and live in unity.
Dr. Khape Ladu, pastor of CRC Dimapur Town, called upon all the Kozabomi people to introspect and retrospect and start building in whatever profession one pursues. He called upon all the leaders to unite and work together for a better society.
David Koza, pastor of CCRC, Upper PWD, Kohima, stated that forgiving one another is one of the greatest virtues among the believers. Stating that God had sent His only son Jesus Christ to earth to forgive, he said it is for us to follow or emulate in the likeness of Christ to forgive one another. He further stated that if one does not forgive others, than that sin will block all blessings to his off-springs.
Dr. Vetso Koza, pastor of CBC Kohima, called upon all to ponder on “What is the purpose of man here on earth and what is the meaning of life here on earth?” To the queries, he said we could find the answer only when we put God to this entire question. The answer, he said, is not wealth, richness, leadership, status or achievements etc. but to “fear God and obey His commandments for this is the whole duty of man.”
Speaking on theme ‘Let us rise and build,’ he said that like Nehemiah we too need to ask for forgiveness for all disobedience to receive His blessings adding one need to realise and repent, praise God with all our heart and observes His laws.