Joining with the rest of the Christian community across the world, Thenyizumi village in Phek District organized a combined Christmas celebration. All three churches—St. Andrew Church, Thenyizumi; Thenyizumi Christian Revival Church (TCRC); and Thenyizumi Baptist Church (TBC)—converged at the later’s church on December 25.

The combined Christmas event was hosted by K Khwüyi Thisa & Nerhisalü Thisa. Rev Dr. Sülüveyi Rhakho, Coordinator of GlobeServe International in Minneapolis, USA, was the speaker who delivered a message on the ‘Prince of Peace,’ emphasizing that Jesus Christ was born with the purpose of bringing peace to the world and making mankind acceptable in the sight of God.

During the Christmas celebration, Rev Dr. Rhakho called upon believers to reunite with Jesus Christ. He exhorted Christians to rid themselves of wickedness, trust in God for true peace and happiness, and emphasized that following God’s teachings results in a different and fulfilling walk with Him.

Rev Dr. Rhakho also encouraged believers not to be self-centered but to prioritize God and always remember the love of Jesus Christ in any circumstance.

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Earlier, host K Khwüyi Thisa expressed delight about the occasion and the unity of the three churches coming together to celebrate Christmas. Greetings were delivered by Besuhu Dawhuo, Chairman of Thenyizumi Union Kohima (TUK), while Thenyizumi Christian Fellowship Kohima (TCFK) and the Combined Youth Choir presented choral pieces.

H Praneyi Dawhuo, Head Deacon of TBC, read a scripture during the service. The program was led by Thepuzhoyi Theyo, Pastor of Thenyizumi Baptist Church, with intercessory prayer led by Thedüseyi Victor Poruh, Catechist of St. Andrew Church. Rev Veshoseyi Rhakho, Pastor of TCRC, gave the benediction. Zasehü Theyo, Deacon of TBC and the oldest male citizen in Thenyizumi village, offered a prayer for the Christmas feast.