Naga Students\u2019 Federation (NSF) celebrated pre-Christmas with children of three orphanage homes in the State capital \u2013 Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home, Mt. Gilead Home and Bright Morning Star Children Home, Paramedical at the Naga Solidarity Park December 18.\nExtending Christmas greetings, NSF president Tongpang Ozukum said the purpose of having Christmas with the children was to let them know that they were not orphans but they too belonged to one big family of God. He said true Christmas was about sharing love with others and called upon all men to share the love of God with everyone.
\nHoping that this festive season brought the dawn of an era of peace and tranquility in the Naga society, Tongpang appealed to the Naga national workers to shun all forms of violence and killing among the different groups. \u201cLet us all have a meaningful Christmas to cherish for the life time,\u201d he wished while conveying best seasonal greetings to the Naga people.
\nSharing the Christmas message, NBCC secretary education and communication, Dr Botoholi said pre-Christmas celebration with children from various orphanage homes in Kohima was a unique one with a special experience for herself. Relating Christmas message to the Star of Bethlehem that appeared when Christ was born that first Christmas, she encouraged the children to believe in the love of God and look up to the Star as a guide from the Lord.
\nNSF also shared Christmas gifts with the children while Naga Hoho extended financial support to the homes for Christmas celebrations.
\nChaired by NSF secretary information and publicity, Krelo the celebrations commenced with Associate Pastor of Lotha Baptist Church K Benry Lotha pronouncing the invocation. Kid of Bright Morning Star Children Home shared testimony, NSF general secretary Esther Rhakho shared the presentations, which was handed over by NSF Trobunal General K. Andrew Yhome while assistant general secretary Kesosul Christopher Ltu tendered the words of gratitude. Children from the three homes and Imtiwapong Jamir presented special numbers enthralling gathering consisting of leaders from Naga Hoho, NPMHR and senior student activists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"