The joint congregation during a ‘Friendship Fellowship’ at
KBC, Khonoma village, on May 25.
- DIMAPUR — The Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Akukuhou
Kuqhakulu (SABAK) and Khonoma Baptist Church (KBC) celebrated a ‘Friendship
Fellowship’ at KBC, Khonoma village, on May 25.
- The objective of the fellowship was to renew the
relationship between the Aphuyemi people and Khonoma people, educate the
younger generation on their shared history, and strengthen the spiritual legacy
and bond between the two people, an update stated.
- Rev. Dr. Hotokhu P Zhimomi, secretary of Mission &
Evangelism, SABAK, shared about the history and significance of Khonoma
citizens who preached the gospel in Sumi Aphuyemi areas.
- He made special mention of Rev. Megoseiso Savino and
Janikho, who came to Chishilimi village in 1945, served at the Sub-Mission
Centre and elaborated on the shared history between the different villages in
Pughoboto area and Khonoma village.
- Speaking during the occasion, Y VikhehoSwu, former minister
and grandson of Kushe, one of the first Christian converts from Chishilimi
village, also iterated the contributions of Khonoma citizens in Pughoboto area
and thanked the Khonoma people on behalf of the Sumi Aphuyemi people, while
expressing his wishes and prayers for a deeper understanding and collaboration
between the Aphuyemi people and Khonoma people.
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- NikatoSwu, GB from Ighanumi village and a son-in-law of
Khonoma village, also spoke about the importance of strengthening and
reinvigorating the relationship between the Aphuyemi and Khonoma people.
- The pastor of Chishilimi Baptist Church, TokisheSwu, and the
senior pastor, pastor and deacons of KBC also spoke during the service.
- During the fellowship, Pughoboto Town Baptist Church
presented a song, while gifts were exchanged as a token of appreciation and
respect.
- Earlier this month, SABAK also hosted a joint fellowship
with Khedi Baptist Church at the SABAK Mission Centre Chapel Hall in Pughoboto.
- It may be mentioned that the Rev. Seliezhu Memorial Hall is
also being constructed as a joint venture by Khedi Baptist Chruch and SABAK in
preparation for 125 years of Sumi Christianity which will be celebrated in
2029.
