‘State govt needs to seriously implement NLTP’
Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has resolved to reaffirm its stand on the issue of Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989 and has impressed upon the state government to seriously and practically implement the Act.
The resolution was adopted at the NBCC 22nd Triennial Convention at Baptist College, Shalom Bible Seminary, Sechü-Zubza, from January 29-31, under the theme “Stronger Together” hosted by Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC).
In a communiqué, the NBCC said that the church also consequently resolved to “sincerely carry out the ministry towards the alcoholics and related problems.”
Also, resolving to “firmly assert our Christian faith in responding to any Counter Culture”, NBCC affirmed that any policies that were implemented at the cost of compromising Christian faith by organizing official events, which coincide with Sunday worship, would not be entertained by the members of the church.
Besides, NBCC resolved to strengthen and intensify ‘Clean Election Campaign’ so as to fight against any form of corruption. It, therefore, urged the government to bring out clean electoral reform.
Further, the church also resolved to cooperate with the medical fraternity and government in the fight against containing the Covid-19 pandemic, “while remaining true to the biblical teaching which is the final authority for the Christians.” NBCC family resolved to remain true to its theme “Stronger Together” by setting up friendship fund to help and support the associations in need. It also resolved to once again revive God’s original purpose for family (husband, wife and children) in working together in partnership, walking together and fellowshipping together. During the convention, the council revisited the ANBC – 77/339 (October 15, 1977) which, refers to “Enlisting of 10, 000 volunteers for the Great Commission Movement of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
As of date, NBCC said there were 1, 793 missionaries sent out from Nagaland, 1, 832 native evangelists supported by Associations, churches and individuals and 21, 041 mission supporters. The Nagaland Missions Movement (NMM) in their survey puts 2, 50, 720 who have volunteered for the Great Commission task from 1977 – 2020.
Meanwhile, the speakers for the convention included Dr. Buno Iralu, Dr. Adela Mero, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho and Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry.
NBCC executive committee meeting and general council business sessions were two important aspect of the Convention apart from the evening worship services, Sunday worship service and small prayer group. Another important event was installation of new NBCC officers. The following were installed in the mentioned capacity, Rev. Dr. Atsi Dolie as the President, NBCC; Mr. Tialemba Phom as the Vice President, NBCC and Dr. Niholi Shohe as the Vice President, NBCC.
NBCC has thanked the host ABCC, the associations and the executive secretaries under NBCC, programme participants, delegates, well-wishers, families and all who contributed toward the success of the programme.