Lekie Baptist Church (LBC) under ZBCC, Peren observed 75th years of Christianity at Lekie (Peletkie) village, Peren on February 7. People of Lekie embraced Christianity in the year 1946 with late Heichibambe as the first person to convert.
Emphasizing on the theme, “Fear the Lord”, chief speaker, president ZBCC, Rev. SuiteiNdang dwelt on moral laws and ethics and focused on salvation as the “most significant achievement of Christianity” He pointed out that despite taking cognizance of the word of God, many failed to follow the message. He further warned the believers that taking advantage of “Great Salvation”, would impact in the wrath of God which would be remorseful and beyond human comprehension.
Earlier, welcome address was delivered by pastor Lekie Baptist Church, Peusibe Kenn, dedicatory prayer by ex-pastor Lekie Baptist Church and counselor ZBCC, Pauhia Kenn, unveiling of the 75th years anniversary monolith and souvenir by Rev. SuiteiNdang and , executive secretary ZBCC, Rev. IzieteilungTerieng respectively.
Delegates from 52 churches under ZBCC attended the programme.