Nagaland Missions Movement/NBCC has expressed grief at the demise of late Rev. Lano Longchar, who was a missionary-at-large, renowned speaker and a great man of God. In a condolence message, director, NMM/NBCC, Rev. Andrew Semp stated that no words could express “our” deepest sorrow at the loss of an honest, committed and a true spiritual leader. It also pray the God would give comfort to the bereaved family.
KBBB Mission Centre: In a condolence message, KBBB Mission Centre executive secretary, Rev. M. Chemyuh Konyak stated that words would not suffice the heartfelt sorrow that Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjum felt at the moment. It stated that the Konyak believers were truly grieved and mourns together with his family members and remembers the departed soul as one of the most powerful man of God who brought many lost souls to the saving knowledge of Christ through his preaching, teaching and testimonies in revivals and crusades. KBBB stated that the deceased testimony and undaunted faith would be an inspiration for generations to come and that he indeed was the epitome of a humble and faithful servant of God. Konyak Baptist Churches has prayed for God’s comfort upon the bereaved families.
IEF Tuensang unit: International Evangelistic Fellowship (IEF) Tuensang has described late Rev Lano Longchar as the steward of IEF, the God father of IEF, the messenger of IEF and a real disciple of Christ who had dedicated his pure life for God’s mission on earth. IEF in a condolence note by secretary, Taku Jamir stated that in his death “we have lost a prophet ordained by God” and also prayed that his soul rest in peace in the eternal home with Christ.
MBCA: Mao Baptist Churches Association (MBCA) has mourned at the demise of late Rev. Lano Longchar. In a condolence message, the association described late Longchar as “a humble and mighty man of God”. MBCA further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
CBCD: Chang Baptist Church Dimapur (CBCD) has grieved at the demise of late Reverend Lano Longchar. In a condolence message, CBCD pastor described late Longchar as “noblest preacher; gentle and humble” who has touched the heart of thousands of people. CBCD has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
P. Longon: Nagaland minister of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) P. Longon has expressed deep shock over the demise of Rev. Lano Longchar and said his demise was a great loss to the Nagas and the void created by his death would be difficult to fill. In a condolence message, Longon further said untimely demise of Rev. Lano was a great loss especially to the Khiamniungan community, among whom he was a popular spiritual leader and his sermons were still alive in their minds. The minister conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members. Longong prayed God give strength to bear the loss not only to family members, but the Nagas as a whole. He also prayed that the departed soul was rest in peace.