Our Correspondent
Wokha, Sep 17 (EMN): A native of Pongitong village, Rev. Dr. L Tsanso was today installed as the new pastor of Pongitong Village Baptist Church (PVBC) by replacing Rev. A Rapvuo Odyuo of Phiro village, who had served the church for the last ten years and nine months.
The event was solemnised by Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha, LBES Executive Secretary, while Rev. Dr. Mong Lotha shared the gospel message, the art of love and forgiveness.
The installation programme was attended by the villagers, neighboring villages and well wishers from different villages and towns.
Special numbers were presented by choirs from Pongitong Baptist Church, Wozhuro Range Wokha, Wokha Town Pongidong and Male voice Kohima.
Earlier in the programme, the invocation was said by Rev. LK Tsanglao, pastor of Longsa Baptist Church, while the offertory prayer was said by O Thungben, pastor of Wokha Village Baptist Church. James Ezung delivered a report on search committee for pastor, while Yanphamo, PVBC treasurer, acknowledged the works and achievements of Rev. A Rapvuo Odyuo.
Rev. Dr. L Tsanso and Rev. A Rapvuo Odyuo speaking on the occasion thanked the church and other guests for their presence in the programme.
The programme was also attended by representatives from Lotha Hoho, Lotha Eloe Hoho, Lotha Students’ Union and Dr. T M Lotha, Advisor of Treasury and Accounts.
