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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 29
Nagaland Baptist Church Council Youth Department held its triennial conference-cum-30th annual session from September 26 – 28.
The three-day conference was hosted by the Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) at the mission centre T. Chikri, Pfutsero under the theme “Speaking the Truth in Love.” The conference started with flag hoisting followed by welcome address by Mülüvoi Nienu, Youth Secretary, CBCC and keynote address by Vicavor Krose, President, NBCCYD. Müdovolü, Lecturer, BTC led the bible study during the program. On the second day, workshops were conducted on four topics like Youth and Mission, Youth and Media Ministry, Worship Leadership and Planning Events with Recycled Materials. The resource persons for the workshops were Denny John, Wabang Moa, Dr. Vesekhoyi Tetseo and Rev. Ai Nohara Tetseo respectively. Special presentations were made by associations like CBLT, WSBAK, ABCC, ABAM, KBBB, NPBCA, BTC, PBCC and CRBC during the three days program. Baptist Theological College led the praise and worship while the pianist for the program were Miss Atso-u Koza and Miss Nekhro-u Kapfo.
The program managers were Tia Toshi, Miss Vitoli and Miss. Khrievino Sahu. The main speakers for the conference were Rev. Dr. L. Anjo Keikung, General Secretary, NBCC, Dr. Vesekhoyi Tetseo (Vee), President, Asia Pacific Baptist Youth Fellowship, (APBYF) and Rev. Ai Nohara Tetseo, Okinawa, Japan. Dr. Vee and Rev. Ai Nohara did a series of preaching on the theme emphasizing on speaking truth in love. They said that it is a basic foundation, a trademark for every Christian.
They remarked that to be able to speak the truth in love, we need to continually check our hearts. The reason why Jesus said about the generation of viper to Pharisees is because they failed to speak the truth. However while speaking the truth one must also use words carefully and with an aim to positively influence others. Rev. Vezopa Tetseo, Executive Secretary, CBCC also challenged the young people encouraging them to be in line with the scripture and dream beyond what they see today in terms of leadership for a better future.
There was a time of installation of new office bearers by Rev. Toshinaro, Women Secretary, NBCC. Some special events of the conference were the extravaganza evening, sightseeing to Glory Peak and family groups. NBCC Youth Department thanks CBCC for hosting the mega conference, speakers, resource persons, program participants and all the delegates for making the program a successful one.
