Lamka, 23 Jul 2024: The Rt. Rev. Sudarsana Rao, Bishop along with his team members from Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church (AELC), Visakha Synod today visited Manipur Evengelical Lutheran Church at its headquarter, Zomi Colony, Lamka. The AELC extended a helping hand to the internally displaced persons of Churachandpur district due to ethnic conflict in Manipur. They provided relief materials such as health and sanitary kits, student's educational materials and different types of toys for the kids. The Bishop of AELC inaugurated Trinity Tailoring Training Centre which is being sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The visiting team consist of Rt. Rev. Sudarsana Rao, Bishop; Rev. Sreekanth James, Deputy Bishop; Mr. KN David Raju, Executive member; Rev. A. Grace Raju, Synod E/C member; Rev. Sugun Rao, Synod E/C member; Mr. Jawahar, Synod E/C member; Rev. V. Rajendra Sundar; Rev. B.A.S.L.K. Kumar; Rev. Y. Yohan Babu; Rev. S. Prasada Rao; Rev. T. Raj Kiran and Pastor K. Satya Sushanth.
Lamka, 30 June, 2024: Pasian gam nasepkhawmpi dingin MELC Bishop Rt. Rev. Khup Do Khen in June 30, 2024 ni'n Chingmang Veng lalutna nei hi. Chingmang veng MELC ahileh Lamka West Division a um ding leh MELC mi-le-sa dingin Division Superintendent Rev. Ph. Nangkhanlal in phuonna leh Pasian kungah latna nei hi.
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Date | Issued to | Rice (bag) | Dal (Bag) | M. Oil (Ltr) | Onion (kg) | Salt (Kg) | Turmeric (pkg) | Stayfree (Pcs) | Soap (Pcs) | Surf (Pcs) | Baby Pant | Tooth brush |
Tooth Paste | |
1 | Churachandpur College Relief Camp | 50 | 10 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 284 | 26 | 30 | |
2 | Bijang Loubuk Relief Camp | 30 | 7 | 36 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 284 | 26 | 30 | |
3 | Zoumunnuam Relief Camp | 30 | 6 | 36 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 284 | 26 | 30 | |
4 | Greenwood Academy (B. Aijalon) Relief Camp | 20 | 5 | 48 | 30 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 284 | 26 | 36 | |
5 | ECA Tuibong Relief Camp | 30 | 6 | 36 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 284 | 26 | 36 | |
6 | Hope & Dawn School (Lanva TD) Relief Camp | 80 | 20 | 96 | 50 | 45 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 284 | 26 | 72 | |
7 | YLS Rengkai (Saikot) Relief Camp | 20 | 7 | 36 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 284 | 26 | 36 | |
8 | St. Mary (Ebenezer) Relief Camp | 35 | 8 | 36 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 284 | 26 | 36 | |
TOTAL | 295 | 69 | 384 | 210 | 225 | 16 | 32 | 160 | 160 | 2272 | 208 | 306 |
Daijang May 21, 2024: MELC Church chapel was inaugurated at Daijang by the Bishop Rev Khup Do Khen. Daijang which was known as the Bethlehem of the Zou was the place where the first Zou Christian denomication called Jou Christian Association (JCA) was established, the Holy Bible was translated and Zomi National Congress was stated in this hamlet.
Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Church 4th Bishop Consecration was held on the 21st January 2024 at MELC HQ. Church, Zomi Colony, Lamka Manipur. Rt. Rev. Dr. Hausuankap Manlun officiated the consecration program to Rev. Khup Do Khen to be the 4th Bishop of MELC. Moderator Jamzalam, Deputy Moderator Gouzalal Tungnung, Director of Ministry Rev. Ginsuonthang Tungdim and Director of Missions Rev Kamminthang were also officially annointed and delegated on the same day.
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Hausuankap Manlun, Bishop MELC and his team arrived home safe and sound after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on the 15th July, 2018 at New Bongaigoan, Assam. It’s a milestone for the MELC who had dreamed of it since the time of its conversion to the Lutheran Church.
They have been rendered a warm welcome by veteran church leaders on the 17th July, 2018 at MELC HQ. Church, Zomi Colony.
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA and THE MANIPUR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Both the parties pledged to cooperate in an equal partnership of Christian fellowship, to further the preaching of the Good News of Jesus Christ so that all people can come to accept the love and salvation of God.
The Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Church (MELC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) understand this companion relationship to be in no way exclusive and acknowledge and respect each other’s selfhood.
Both the parties affirmed the unity of the Church in the Lord and agreed to strive together so that God’s love, justice, peace and salvation may be demonstrated in the world.
They agreed to exchange information to enable to understand each other’s situation (culture, history, religious expressions, traditions, etc.) and fulfill their commitment of mutual solidarity.
They also agreed to strive to strengthen their common Lutheran identity within the context of the global communion and the wider Asia region; and reflecting the contexts and times in which they live.
Both Parties also agreed to provide opportunities for short or longer term exchanges of personnel [such as global personnel, pastors, evangelists, seminary students, women, young people, students, professors and specialists] for Christian fellowship, mutual enrichment, service, communication, study and observation; and mutual visits by church leaders.
This MoU covers a wide range of agreements between the two denominations which is effective upon signing on this day of 15 July, 2018.
MELC IN LAIMANAI, IMPHAL A MUSLIM CHRISTIANTE VENA NEI
Apeisa Dt. 5/8/2018 (Pasianni) in MELC Missions Department te’n Upa P. Chinzahau, Mission Chairman lamkai in Imphal, Laimanai a um Muslim Christian Fellowshipte vena vanei ua, tuanah MELC Pawlpi min in panpina Rs. 10, 000/- (Ten thousand) apieh ban uah Pasian gam kelet sem ahina ding tupna toh thu-le-la kikupna zong nei uhi.
Tuanah amauh fellowship member mi 24 apha uhi.
Amaute tungtawn a Muslimte lah a khantanhoi nasepna ahat semna dingin thumpi zing va ui.
MELC IN LAIMANAI, IMPHAL A MUSLIM CHRISTIANTE VENA NEI
Apeisa Dt. 5/8/2018 (Pasianni) in MELC Missions Department te’n Upa P. Chinzahau, Mission Chairman lamkai in Imphal, Laimanai a um Muslim Christian Fellowshipte vena vanei ua, tuanah MELC Pawlpi min in panpina Rs. 10, 000/- (Ten thousand) apieh ban uah Pasian gam kelet sem ahina ding tupna toh thu-le-la kikupna zong nei uhi.
Tuanah amauh fellowship member mi 24 apha uhi. Amaute tungtawn a Muslimte lah a khantanhoi nasepna ahat semna dingin thumpi zing va ui.