The United Sangtam Baptist Churches Association (USBCA) held its 76th Annual Council from 2–4 December under the theme ‘Christian Integrity’ at Sangtamtilla Baptist Lithro (Church) in Dimapur.
The speakers at the 3-day programme were Rev Dr Wati Aier, Professor of Constructive Theology and Philosophy, Oriental Theological Seminary, Bade, Dimapur; Rev H Apila Thangal, Women Secretary, Manipur Baptist Convention; Rev Y Imtiba, Executive Secretary USBLA; and Dr Alem P, Associate Professor, Discipleship Bible College, Dimapur.
The first night witnessed a grand inaugural program led by executive secretary Rev Y Imti. At the programme, the welcome address was delivered by secretary of USBLA, Kiphire, Dr Apise.
On the second day of the programme, a panel session was conducted on the conference theme where Dr Pangernungba Kechu, Professor of Society, Christian Ethics and Contextual Theology, Oriental Theological Seminary, Dimapur and Dr Villo Naleo, Academic Dean, Shalom Bible Seminary, Zubza were the panellists.
In the evening service, Women Secretary Manipur Baptist Convention, Rev H Apila Thangal spoke on the theme ‘Christian Integrity in the family’. In an encouraging message to the congregation, Opangtula Sangtam, Joint Development Commissioner (Rtd) spoke on the importance of the churches’ role in bringing reformation, the urgency of soul-winning mission, the power of church music and the role and responsibility of women-ministry in the church and society.
In the Sunday worship service, Rev Dr Wati Aier spoke on the theme ‘Christian Integrity’. While defining the term, he said “integrity is the state of being complete”. Reverend Aier stressed that we must become Christians with integrity by inculcating the virtue of perseverance.
During the programme, the worship team from Sangtamtilla Youth Ministry led the congregation in praise and worship. Altogether, 566 delegates attended the 76th Annual Council.
USBLA, in a press release, extended its sincere gratitude to Sangtamtilla Baptist Lithro for hosting the council and also to the churches under USBLA for making the programme a grand success.
