DIMAPUR, AUG 15 (NPN): Dimapur Women for City Impact (DWCI) on Saturday held the ‘National Day of Prayer’ 2026 on the theme “Together for Dimapur” at Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church, Nyamo Lotha Colony, bringing together women leaders and church representatives for intercessory prayers for the nation, Dimapur and Manipur.
Calling for unity beyond denominational boundaries, DWCI coordinator Khontele Seb said Dimapur’s greatest need was not more churches but a united Church committed to praying and working for the city’s transformation.
Addressing the gathering, Khontele said the prayer movement was open to everyone with a burden for Dimapur and was not confined to any denomination or organisation. She noted that Baptists, Catholics, Revivalists, Assemblies of God and believers from other churches had gathered in one spirit of prayer and humility. Quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14, she urged Christians to humble themselves before God, seek His face and pray for the healing of the land. She said the gathering was not about denominations or leadership positions but about followers of Jesus Christ being united in faith.
“Dimapur doesn’t need many churches; Dimapur needs a united Church,” she said, adding that unity among believers could become a powerful testimony for spiritual and social transformation in the city.
Referring to John 17, Khontele said Christian unity was essential to demonstrating God’s love to the world. Citing Jeremiah 29:7, she reminded believers of the biblical call to seek the peace and prosperity of the city and pray for it.
She said churches often focused on praying for their own congregations, whereas Scripture called believers to intercede for the welfare of the entire city. She said lasting change could not be achieved solely through human efforts or financial resources but required united prayer and faith.
Khontele also stressed collective responsibility, saying Dimapur belonged equally to every community living in the city, regardless of tribe or denomination. She encouraged citizens to contribute their time, resources and prayers rather than waiting for others to bring about change.
Speaking to reporters, Khontele said DWCI was inaugurated in April and chose August 15 for the programme as it coincided with the National Day of Prayer and was a public holiday, facilitating participation from people across denominations.
She described the event as the first citywide prayer gathering to bring together women and men from multiple Christian denominations to pray for Dimapur, the nation and neighbouring states.
Despite transportation difficulties that prevented many women from attending, she said participation exceeded expectations.
Khontele said DWCI planned to organise a Mega Prayer Summit in December to draw a larger congregation. She also invited women from all backgrounds to join the movement, saying it welcomed anyone committed to seeing Dimapur transformed through unity, prayer and community involvement.
Special prayer sessions were led by Holy Cross Catholic Women Association Dimapur president Caroline Leisan, for confession and Manipur; NCRC Women Association president Kaholi P. Achumi for Dimapur; and DWCI Prayer Team convener Esther Murry, for the National Day of Prayer.
The congregation also presented “We’ve Got a Story to Tell the Nation” described as an anthem of hope, peace and light.
The programme was compered by Tsuyimla Ramji, president of DBWU. The service began with an opening prayer led by Mass, followed by praise and worship presented by the Nagamese Baptist Churches Association. A special offering was received during the service.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by DWCI treasurer Mhabeni Ngullie, followed by the benediction led by Mass.