Chandel, Feb 4: St. John Believers Eastern Church, New Wangparal in Chandel district, celebrated their 75 years of Christianity in the village on Tuesday, recalling their journey in the Lord Jesus and God’s blessings that have brought to them thus far.
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Celebrated under the theme “Ebenezer”, taken from 1 Samuel 7:12 which means “Stone of Help” or “Up to this point the LORD has helped us!” as Prophet Samuel had said, the Platinum Jubilee was attended by religious leaders and well wishers besides the villagers.
While unveiling the Jubilee monolith, H.G. Bishop Jeremiah Mor Theodosius, Episcopa explained that the monolith and the theme were a symbol of God’s love and help through the 75 years of being Christians in the village. For 75 years, God was with us and helped us through being Christians and this monolith is a testimony of that, the Bishop said.
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He also said that the monolith should stand as a symbol for the future generation to understand God’s love and how the villagers of New Wangparal lived as Christians.
As part of the celebration, Parpa Jonah, the second son of (L) PR Ratshu, founder of the Church in the village, hoisted the Jubilee flag which was followed by the ringing of the traditional gong 75 times. This was led by Rev. Simon Raomai, President, All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO).
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As the speaker of the Platinum Jubilee celebration, Rev. Simon Raomai paid his respects and saluted the founders and pioneers of the Church in the village. It is because of their endearing work, perseverance and dedication that there is a church today in the village, he said. On behalf of the All Manipur Christian Organisation, Rev. Simon also extended his wishes to the villagers and respect to pioneers.
“What we are today is because of their tears and sweat,” the AMCO president said of the founding fathers. He called on all the faithful and those present to continue walking in the Lord’s path and not waver or be affected by the storms of everyday life.
H.G. Jeremiah Mor Theodosius, Episcopa also released the Jubilee souvenir titled “The 75th Years of God’s Providence and Salvation in Christ”.
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Celebration songs by St John BEC, New Wangparal, Monika Serto, Wangreikim and Clera Marim; choreography by Women Department, Sunday School St. John NEBEC and Cultural dance by youth marked the celebration even as the EAP Choir (EFCI) enchanted the gathering with their hymns.
Daughters of the village who got married outside of the village were also felicitated and praised for their contribution in the celebration especially with the monolith.
The celebration also saw a host of Pastors, religious leaders from the Chothe community and other tribes.
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