CABYF 36th session culminates

Dimapur, Jan. 8 (EMN): A three-day 36^th session of Chokri Area Baptist Youth Fellowship (CABYF), hosted by Khulazu Basa Baptist Church, concluded on Sunday.

Delegates from 10 villages namely Chesezu Chetheba town, Kikruma, Khulazu Basa, Khulazu Bawe, North Kikruma, Phusachodu, Phuyoba, Thenyizu, and Thipuzu under Chokri area of Phek district have participated in the programme.

One of the speakers, Professor Dr. Razouselie Lasetso, vice principal of Eastern Theological College, Jorhat-Assam, observed that a lot of reasoning with little or no consideration of faith seems to be the trend today-a kind of reason that has become self pleasing.

'Faith cannot be observed. It is something that we believe in firmly and something beyond our imagination. It should be accompanied by reason', he said while speaking on the topic "Faith and Reason."

Stating that faith and reason are important, he encouraged the gathering to reason with God and with people why they exist. He further called upon the youth to remember to stay humble and told them to fight the good fight in this age of globalisation.

Rev. Muluvoyi Nienu, youth secretary of Chakhesang Baptist Church Council, also challenged the youth to stand firm in Christ in spite of all difficulties they might face in life.

“Because if one does not stand firm, one will be dragged and give in to temptation,” he warned.

Other speakers were Rev. Kehovi Tase, executive secretary of Japfüphiki Baptist Church Council, and Kehuve Chuzho, Pastor Khulazu Basa Baptist Church.

In the solo competition, Khulazu Basa won first place, while Khulazu Bawe secured the second place and Kikruma village secured the third position.

In the Octet competition, Chetheba town won first place, while Phusachodu and Thenyizu won second and third respectively.

On theme song (choir) competition, Khulazu Basa won the first place, while Thenyizu secured the second position and third place was shared by Phusachodu and North Kikruma.

In the Bible quiz, Phusachodu won the first position, while Chesezu and Chetheba won second and third respectively.

A new team of CABYF office bearers for the next tenure was also installed.