Morakjo Baptist Ekhumkho (MBE) celebrated its centennial jubilee under the theme “Declare his Glory among the Nations” from January 7 to 8, 2023 at Morakjo Village.
The main speakers during the jubilee services were, pastor, UBC Doyang, Rev. Ellis Lotha, pastor, Lakhuti Baptist Church, Rev. Ezanbemo Odyuo and pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur, Rev. Zanao Mozhui.
Delivering their messages, the speakers exhorted the congregation to re-dedicate their lives and remember their forefathers and remain faithful and humble to seek God.
They also elaborated on the meaning of jubilee and called upon the members of the village to be more responsible and be a role model for other churches as they attained a significant 100 years.
Extending jubilee greetings, advisor, Horticulture and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan congratulated Morakjo village on attaining 100 years and invoked jubilee blessings to the gathering.
He said that Morakjo has now became a matured village, therefore urged them to set a good example to others and be a good ambassador of the village wherever they go.
Executive secretary, LBCA, Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry blessed and unveiled the centennial memorial monolith and also dedicated the jubilee hall while pastor Bhandari Town Baptist Church, Rev. N. Longshithung Mozhui dedicated the jubilee theme. Pastor, Mekokola Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. L. L. Kikon offered a prayer in memory of the departed soul. Other highlights of the programme included jubilee greetings from, redt. director, Land Resources, Renben Jami and addl. director; SRO, Hindustan Petroleum, PCRA, government of India, Er. Limhathung Odyuo.
Hundreds of native villagers, in-laws and well-wishers from neighboring villages attended the celebration.
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