The SBAK Youth Ministry celebrates its platinum jubilee at Nito Mount in Zunheboto on the theme Joyful Harvest
DIMAPUR — The Department of Youth Ministry of Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK), Nito Mount, celebrated its platinum jubilee on Thursday at the SBAK Mission Centre, Zunheboto, on the theme “Joyful Harvest” (Psalm 126:5).
According to an update, Youth Secretary of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) Rev. Sühuto N Chishi delivered the jubilee sermon, focusing on the jubilee theme with biblical references.
Extending greetings, former Nagaland Minister Kheto I Kinimi reflected on the journey and growth of the youth ministry, which initially functioned under the nomenclature of the CE before being renamed the Department of Youth Ministry.
On "Joyful Harvest", Kinimi expressed gratitude for the successful journey of the ministry and acknowledged God's grace in his personal life, stating that he was recovering from illness through the grace of the Almighty. He urged the gathering to lead faithful and honest lives and stressed the importance of practising what one preaches.
He further called upon the Sümi community to revitalise its behaviour, uphold one another in unity, and draw inspiration from the contributions and experiences of past leaders in their future endeavours.
The jubilee blessing prayer was offered by Home Evangelist of Unity Village SBA Rev. Dr. Zühokhü Kiba, while the platinum jubilee souvenir was officially unveiled by Pastor of Thilixü Village Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Hokheto Chophi.
Earlier, the celebrations began with the unveiling of the jubilee monolith programme.