Alempang Baptist Church, Mokokchung Town celebrated its silver anniversary on January 11 to 12 under the theme “Rangben Nüji” (Holistic Being) at the church premises. After existing as a “Fellowship” since its inception under Mokokchung Town Baptist Church since 1969, Alempang Baptist Church was declared an independent church under ABAM on January 12, 1992.
The main service of the celebrations was held today with the pastor of Alempang Baptist Church as the main speaker who spoke on the jubilee theme. The anniversary souvenir and the anniversary commemorative album were also released as part of the service by Rev. Dr. Mar Pongen, principal, Clark Theological College.
Other highlights of the programme included a short message by Rev. Luen, a special number by Women Ministry of Alempang Baptist Church, reminiscence speech by the church’s first pastor Rev. Sübong Aier, a special prayer by Rev. I. Lanu Jamir, Nagaland Missionary Movement, felicitation of former and present staff of Alempang Baptist Church, presentation of anniversary theme song by the choir.