DIMAPUR: The Department of Youth Ministry of Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK), Nito Mount, celebrated its Platinum Jubilee on November 5 at SBAK Mission Centre, Zunheboto, under the theme “Joyful Harvest” (Psalm 126:5), marking 75 years of ministry from 1951 to 2026.
According to a press relelase,the jubilee celebrations began with the unveiling of the jubilee monolith programme, chaired by coordinator, Department of Youth Ministry, Inazhe N. Sümi. A special song was presented by the Jubilee Choir, followed by the unveiling of the monolith by executive secretary, SBAK, Rev. Kughato K. Chophi.
The formal programme was chaired by youth executive, Newtoli Yeptho. A commemorative video titled “Platinum Jubilee (1951–2026)” of the Youth Department, Sümi Baptist Church Kohima (SBCK), was dedicated by pastor, Khekavi Yeptho.
The programme featured an invocation by former youth evangelist, Lily Chophy, responsive reading led by Toholi K. Awomi of APY, UBC T/Island, and an offertory prayer by Dr. Anati K. Yeptho. Youth secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), Rev. Sühuto N. Chishi, delivered the jubilee sermon based on the theme “Joyful Harvest”, with reference to Psalm 126:5. 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 CE before being renamed the Department of Youth Ministry.
Speaking on the theme “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 emphasised the importance of practising what one preached.
The jubilee blessing prayer was offered by home evangelist, Unity Village SBA, Rev. Dr. Zühokhü Kiba, while the Platinum Jubilee souvenir was unveiled by pastor, Thilixü Village Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Hokheto Chophi.
The celebration also featured a special presentation by the Jubilee Choir and a special song by Akivito I. Assümi. Chairman YE, Kiyelu K. Yepthomi, delivered the vote of thanks, while APC, Center Church, Ashibo Achumi, offered the benediction prayer.The jubilee celebration concluded with a grand mass jubilee feast.
