DIMAPUR — Chalkot Gamkai Kuki Christian Church (CGKCC) unveiled the foundation stone of various departments including CGKCU (men department), CGKCN (women department) and CGKCK (youth department), which was administered by Rev. Chungpao Khongsai, executive secretary of Kuki Christian Church Nagaland Synod (KCCNS) on May 16 at CGKCC sub-centre in Ahthibung town under Peren district.
An update from CGKCC stated that an invocation prayer was said by Rev. K Singsit, assistant moderator of KCCNS during a short ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Rev. Khongsai lauded the CGKCC Lom Ho (department wise) for their tireless effort in taking the initiative and making the ceremonial a grand success. He also thanked the almighty God for his blessings.
A short condolence service was also held in remembering the long gone pioneer and leaders of the respective departments under CGKCC.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]The programme was chaired by Seimin Chongloi, vice chairman of CGKCC, while the opening prayer was said by Pr. Nehkholal Simte and the welcome address was delivered by Tonga Hangsing, chairman of CGKCC.
Report on the departmental foundation stone was presented by Pr. Lenkhokam Hangsing, secretary of CGKCC. It added that the founding leaders and pioneers of CGKCU, CGKCN and CGKCK were honoured during the programme.
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The laying of departmental foundation stone was jointly initiated by CGKCU, CGKCN and CGKCK. The event was witnessed by board of deacons, departmental chairmen and secretaries of various local churches.
The programme concluded with a mass prayer and a benediction by Rev. P Thangeo, moderator of KCCNS.