Golden Crown Theological College (GCTC) held its 13th graduation ceremony at its premises in Full Nagarjan, Dimapur on May 6 where in 19 students got their degree certificates in various disciplines.
In his ceremonial message, Indian Evangelical Mission, associate state secretary, Rev Dr Mangyang Chang, encouraged the graduating students to reaffirm the call of God on their lives. He said, “Just like God called Moses on Holy Ground to carry out a specific mission, so also you are all called for a hallowed mission.
Until Moses understood this call – God was there helping him understand this holy call. If we misuse this call and follow worldly pleasures we will be judged. If we understand the magnitude of the holiness of our call – then we will be effective for God’s ministry.”
Golden Crown Choir with conductor Avoni Odyuo, presented two songs including Prayer of St Francis, and Hallelujah Chorus.
The valedictory speech was delivered by Honily Sumi. She shared that this day marks not the end but the beginning of a new journey – new struggles and challenges.
It was her dream to attend a bible college, but with struggles that life brought into her life she was unable to pursue until God made it possible for her to join this college. She encouraged the students not to quit, and she emphasized the importance of developing a godly character – “there is no use being a bible school student with a stinky character”, she said.
Academic award for diploma was conferred to Kirenthung Odyuo. The campus life award was bagged by Longshithung Yanthan. The Music award went to Chumchilo Kikon and Ebeni Kithan, who also presented a duet song. Academic Award for Bachelor in Theology went to Honily Sumi. She also got awards for Biblical Studies, Theology and Ethics, Christian Ministry, Church History, Religion and Society, General Studies, Bible Knowledge and Sermon.
The presenting of the Graduates was done by Jemima Assumi. The awards were presented by GCTC director and principal Rev. Dr. Nzan Odyuo while the certificates were presented by GCTC registrar and vice-principal, Rev. M. K. Dhar.
The Act of Commissioning and prayer for the graduates was done by Rev. Daniel Shayam while the benediction was pronounced by Police Baptist Church Bhandari, associate pastor, K. Wilson Ezung.
Earlier the ceremony was led by GCTC lecturer, Kali Yeptho, and the pianist for the event was the newly appointed music director, Albert Kanken.
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