Kohima, July 28 (EMN): A combined Gospel fellowship service was conducted on July 28 at Ura Academy in Kohima. The programme was organised by the Khulazu Bawe-Basa Welfare Committee Kohima, updates stated.
A press release from the organisers on Saturday informed about the programme.
The event was an effort to “have better bonding between the citizens of Khulazu Basa and Khulazu Bawe village,” residing in Kohima, the organisers explained.
“The primary aim was to uplift the welfare of the people and to have a better understanding between them,” the updates stated quoting convenor of the committee Satahi Shijo.
Earlier, a ‘sort of outdoor activities’ was conducted between members of the two villages “yet coming together in the manner of gospel service was the first of its kind.” At this, the organisers hoped for more of such programmes to be organised in future.
The administrator of Oking Christian School in Kohima, Zhopota Rhakho delivered the sermon during the programme. He emphasised on the importance of having fellowship together ‘so as to strengthen one another spiritually, mentally, and emotionally,’ the press release explained.
‘As information technology advances, he felt that youngsters tend to spend maximum time in the visual world instead of spending time with parents and friends. Their outdoor activities are replaced by latest gadgets at hand, he observed and cautioned them of obsessed such lifestyle,’ the updates stated.
According to the updates, he called upon the gathering to have a steadfast faith in God Almighty and to encourage one another in every possible way.
Zühücho Resü, a senior citizen also exhorted the gathering during the programme, the updates stated. Saying that students’ life is just a few years affair, he asked them to work hard with full dedication ‘so as to compete with others in any field.’
Resü warned them of ‘indulging in anti-social elements’ and advised them to be wise in their decisions.
“Learn to prioritise one's studies from various social activities,” he added.
Further, Resü advised the students to go to church as that will help them in times of difficulties.
Choir of Khulazu Basa and Khulazu Bawe performed during the programme. Around 500 members attended the event, the updates stated.
