CHANDEL: The Kapaam Baptist Sunday School Children (SSC) Ministry on Saturday celebrated its golden jubilee at the Kapaam Baptist Church in Kapaam village in Chandel district, Manipur, under the theme, “Rooted in Christ”, taken from Colossians 2: 6-7. Established in 1976, the jubilee tends to celebrate God’s faithfulness and blessings over the years.
The jubilee celebration began with the hoisting of the flag by Th. Marygrace, the first SCC teacher and the unveiling of the monument by Rev. Ngoruw Philia, Pastor.
The main celebration, which took place inside the Kapaam Baptist Church, began with a curtain raiser by Primary and Junior SSC.
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In his welcome address, Rev. Dr. Adoreson Khartu, Convenor, Programme Committee of the jubilee, recalled that the Kapaam Baptist Church Children’s Ministry was first introduced on 4 February 1976 by Pastor Ngoruw Hachung and the church leadership of that era. This initiative paved the way for the establishment of a Sunday school for the children, he said.
The inaugural teachers, Th. Marygrace and R. Laden, guided a modest group of 10–20 children, and over the past five decades the ministry has faced numerous hardships and challenges, particularly in conducting classes at various locations, Dr. Khartu maintained. He expressed appreciation for the dedicated leaders who have nurtured the ministry and highlighted the blessings received from God. He noted that, as of 2024, the children now enjoy a purpose‑built Sunday‑school building, marking a significant milestone as the church celebrates its 50‑year Golden Jubilee of the Sunday‑school children.
Giving the exhortation, Rev. Pheliboy Role, Executive Secretary, MYNBA, highlighted the theme of the day and stated that children today should be rooted in Jesus Christ. He said that children should be introduced to Jesus at an early age and their roots made firm in the Lord.
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He congratulated the SCC Ministry, the teachers and all those involved in the success of the ministry and the celebration. He exhorted them all, especially the children to keep Jesus Christ as their first priority.
The jubilee was marked by a series of enchanting and beautiful performances such as choreography, songs and hymns and skits by the students of the SCC Ministry. Presentations and gifts were also given to the teachers of the SCC Ministry for whom the students cheered heartily.