Kethezie Nyi: Baptist Church Dzüleke observes Thanksgiving celebration

December 16, 2024 2 Views No Comment

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Dzüleke | December 16

With only about 40 households prior to the Indo-Naga conflict, Dzüleke has evolved and grown as a village with increasing number of households over the years. Recalling how the first settlers were not the educated, rich or the wealthy but the simple common men, who also took a leap of faith in the village surrounded by deep forest and mountains, the Baptist Church Dzüleke today observed “Kethezie Nyi” (Thanksgiving Celebration) under the theme, “Praise Him for His Mighty Acts” (Psalms 150:2) at Dzüleke, celebrating the journey of their faith and giving thanks to God for His faithfulness.

The Thanksgiving Celebration also commemorated 25 years since the church came under the Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC).

Speaking on the occassion, Rev Dr Rachülie Vihienuo, Executive Director, Angami Baptist Church Council, remarked that stories that are passed down from generations to generations are important whether it is about one’s history, culture, origin, village, clan, family, church or stories of war, enemies or friendship while indicating that God is in all the stories.

With reference to the Bible, he spoke about how God called people in the Old Testament, chose them, led them and was faithful to them. Reiterating that these stories are important, he impressed upon that they are reminders that He is the true living God and that God is always faithful. Stating that the human memory is so short, he said, “these stories need to be told again and again.”

On celebrating the Thanksgiving, be also posed, “Why exactly are you thanking God?” while asserting that the Thanksgiving Celebration is also a time to retrospect on the how and why. Further putting across that God has worked in different ways, situations and people in Dzüleke village; he cited that it is not only during the good times, but also during fallen moments, grief or sickness. “You have come this far by encouraging and supporting each other and it is my belief that you have also grown spiritually”, he added.

Affirming that God is constantly working, he also stated that just as God has been faithful in the past, He is still faithful today. Citing Joshua from the Bible, he also encouraged Baptist Church Dzüleke to continue growing in their faith. “May God do great things for Dzüleke Baptist Church,” he further expressed.

A souvenir was also published to commemorate the event. Highlights of the event included Bible reading by Deaconess Zevino Khate, welcome note by Letso Meyase, Pastor, Baptist Church Dzüleke, “Thenyi Pfhe” by Dzüleke Baptist Church Choir and “Thenyi Pfhe II” by Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho Khonoma, greetings by Javitso Lhousa, Executive Secretary, Western Angami Baptist Church Council and “Neipuu Thezie Khe” by Rev. Tsolie Chase, Senior Pastor, Baptist Church Khonoma. The programme was led by Keletsobi Meyase while Rokovotso led the singing and Rovibino Meyase was the pianist.