Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, June 14
Three years after commencement of the church building construction, Alempang Baptist Arogo (Alempang Baptist Church) got its new church building on June 13 evening which was inaugurated by Dr. Rev. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secretary of the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang, and solemnly dedicated by Rev. Ponen, Pastor of MTBA, at Alempang Ward, Mokokchung.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rev. Mar Atsongchanger said simply building a church without making it as house of God was not enough. He also urged the members of the church to continue their faith in God, saying “when we decide to do something for God, then God makes the vision more progressive.”
He also requested the people of Alempang to ensure the church as a reviving place to continue their faith in God.
Convenor of the church building committee Dr. Meyiwati had highlighted on the construction of the building through a video presentation. Pastors from various churches attended the grand function.
It may be mentioned here that the foundation of the new church building was dedicated on November 15, 2011, with an approved estimate of rupees 5 crores. The construction of the church building was completed with a total expenditure of rupees 4, 44, 36,560. The new church has a sitting capacity of 14, 00 people.
