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Zashetalu Chiero, speaking at the 36th Mother’s Day cum second sisters and in-laws get-together programme in Phek village on May 8.[/caption]Dimapur, May 15: The 36th Mother’s Day celebration cum second sisters and in-laws get-together of the Phek Village Baptist Church (PVBC) was held on May 7 and 8 on the theme ‘A gracious mother.’
Speaking on the occasion, Zashetalu Chiero, former treasurer of Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS), said a mother is an inspirational element in structuring the family to bring up the entire family members to an acceptable and trustworthy environment. Stating that possessing the quality of humility, patience and loyalty in women would play a key role in transforming the society, she urged the gathering to equip with the noble qualities and be part of the process in changing the society.
According to the church source, the second sisters and in-laws get- together programme was initiated after a gap of 36 years where the first programme was held in 1980.
Expressing happiness over the mass participation of sisters and in-laws from different parts of the State, she said it is a milestone achievement for the women department of the church. She appealed the women department to continue to organize such programme in order to maintain cordial relationship.
Other speakers of the programme included Bino Kenye, president of Western Chakhesang Mothers’ Association, Dimapur; and Niekhosalu Venuh, former Women Pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church, Dimapur.
Desino Nienu, Nuchicho Venuh, Kuvepolu Nienu, and sister-in-law Suohienuo Keyho bought greetings, while Nieyinulu Lohe, Vesotalu Huire and Vesupalu Nakro exhorted the congregation.
The celebration was marked by choral praises, celebratory and committal worship services, Mother’s Day feast etc.
Approximately 400 sisters and in-laws from Kohima, Dimapur, Phek town, Bible Hill etc joined the native mothers from Phek village and shared the blessings of Mother’s Day celebration.