The United Sangtam Baptist Lithroti Ashimükhong (USBLA) held a farewell programme for its dedicated clerk Litsingmong on 9 January in USBLA, Kiphire.

Dr Apise, secretary of USBLA, shared the life story of Litsingmong to the people gathered and encouraged them to be a good example like him.

Hailing from Langzanger village under Sitimi area, Litsingmong served for 19 years, from 2003 to 2022, as a clerk in USBLA during which he worked under two former reverends. He was described as hardworking, honest and sincere, and an exemplary servant of Christ to all mission workers.

Listingmong has a wife and four children.

In his farewell speech, Litsingmong recalled memories and struggles dating back to decades ago where only a few of his friends were qualified to work as clerks in the USLBLA. He said he was fortunate to be a part of the USBLA and narrated briefly his experience of beginning his journey at USBLA Sub-center.

Thanking the USBLA team and workers for all their love and support, he encouraged them to continue uplifting one another in truth and in spirit like they had done to him.

He further wished the new clerk Thritong the very best in the humble responsibility shouldered upon him.

“Even when I take leave from USBLA, I will still participate and cooperate actively within my capacity for USBLA if need be,” Litsingmong said.

The USBLA team along with Litsingmong and his family.

Tetsomong J Sangtam, KTBL worship leader, gave an acoustic presentation of the hymn ‘Anywhere with Jesus’ while another special number was presented by the USBLA staff.

The farewell programme ended with a prayer of blessing for the outgoing USBLA clerk Litsingmong and his family. This was followed by a group photo session and a luncheon at the USBLA residence.