Correspondents
KOHIMA\WOKHA, NOV 1 (NPN): Jakhama Baptist Church and Wokha Village Baptist Church observed World Sunday School Day on November 1 with special programmes highlighting children’s participation and spiritual growth.
At Jakhama village, the programme was chaired by Pukuvinu Khatso, while associate pastor of Abenezer Baptist Church, Khrievino Sahu, delivered the message.
A special prayer for the children was offered by senior pastor of Jakhama Baptist Church, Rev. Zapovil Sophie. Bible memory verses were presented by Lolesenu Natso and Tsophonu Tase, while praise and worship was led by Vithozo Sophie and Nozokhonu Natso.
The programme also featured “Walking Through the Bible” presented by the Primary section (JBFK), and a praise dance by the New Teens.
Meanwhile, Wokha Village Baptist Church marked the occasion with scripture readings, action songs, dance performances and other presentations by Sunday school children. The programme also witnessed the graduation of 42 students.
Speaking at the programme, Thechano Rangthang stressed the importance of bringing up children with God at the centre of their lives. She encouraged parents to use the Bible as a guide in parenting and instil godly values in children from an early age.
She also urged parents to understand the individual needs and personalities of their children and adopt appropriate approaches in nurturing them, while keeping God at the centre of family life.
The celebration highlighted the role of Sunday school in nurturing children’s spiritual development and the responsibility of parents and the church in guiding the younger generation in Christian values.