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Dimapur, April 21
United College of Theology and Missions (UCTM), 5th Mile Model Village, Dimapur, organized the 19th Graduation Ceremony on April 19 at the college premises.
General secretary of Manipur Baptist Convention (MPC) and graduation speaker, Rev. Dr. Wungnaoling Konghar, urged the graduating students to surrender their life to Christ for a greater cause of Gospel ministry. He asserted that there is no greater power than surrendering our live to His will.
DABA youth choir and college choir enthralled the congregations.
President Award was given to best thesis in creativity, originality, while the Principal Award was given to overall academic performance of a student and the Students of the Year Award was given to the student who performed well in academic, community and spiritual life throughout their study time. Vezhosü Khüsoh of M. Div. III was the recipient of all these awards. He also received all the Departmental Awards for M. Div. Class.
D Haralu Award was given to student who show seriousness in practical ministry and burden for soul winning and the award was conferred to Vechüzo Venyo of B. Th. III, while Khrielhoukhotuo Mere was given Principal Award for B. Th class and also received all the Departmental awards for B. Th. Class.
Altogether 26 students graduated where Rev. Zanao Mozhui, Pastor of Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur, delivered the commissioner prayer and Rev. A Pfokrelo, Pastor of Mao Baptist Church, Chumukedima, pronounced the benediction.
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Dimapur, April 21
Oriental Theological College (OTC), Yangli, held its sixteenth commencement programme in the college campus on April 21 in the presence of Y Nuklu Phom, Executive Secretary of Phom Christian Association.
Speaking on the occasion, Nuklu underscored three important aspects of Christian ministers. He said as special selected group of people, believers should constantly participate in nurturing task for the stage of fruiting to take place.
On the occasion, Koktsaliba was conferred academic proficiency award and scripture knowledge award, while the best conduct award was received by Miss Likangla. Along received the award of mission and evangelism, while the best leadership award was given to Miss Thsaropila and Miss Limasangla received the best preaching award.
Er. Alongse, member BoD, delivered welcome speech. Chumpongse, Academic Dean, presented the Diploma and conferred by Dr. Apise, chairman, BoD. The programme was chaired by Miss Chumrilila, lecturer. Altogether 9 students graduated in Bachelor of Theology programme.