Bishop in P. Khupgou Khuo Biahinn Honna Nei
Tuni date 29/06/2025(Pasianni) ni in P Khupgou khuo ah MELC Biahinn tha honna vaiguan akinei hi. Tami vaiguan a Rt.Rev Khup Do Khen Bishop,MELC in biahinn tha honna leh latna nei a, tualeh Rev. Kamminthang, Director of Missions & Evangelism,MELC in Pasian thugenna anei hi. Rev Suanboi Tungdim, Director of Ministries, MELC in kipa thugenna leh kipa silpia pia na anei hi.
Tami vaiguan a mimal hita leh MELC local tuam2 apat sa in Biahinn tha honna kipapi na in silpia tuam2 zong apia uhi.
Vaiguan bei in Biahinn tha honna kipa na in ann kuang lui khom na zong aki nei hi.
LWF ACCEPTED MELC AS ITS NEW MEMBER
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council concluded its meeting in Addis Ababa on 16 June, welcoming four new Lutheran churches as full members of the global communion. Council members issued four public statements, expressing their concerns over the humanitarian and development aid crisis, the war against Ukraine, calling for peace and protection of life in Palestine, and expressing solidarity with people and churches in Africa.
On the final day of the meeting, Council members voted to approve applications for full LWF membership from the Lutheran Church in Cambodia, from the Gereja Niho Keriso Protestan Church in Indonesia, and from two churches that were previously part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Himalayan States – the Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Bodo Evangelical Lutheran Church. This brings the number of member churches to 154.
The 2025 LWF Council meeting takes place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 12 to 16 June on the theme “Be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8)
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LAISIANGTHOU ZIL SANGNAUPANGTE TOH HUMNUAM ZAHNA REPORT
Rev Suanboi Tungdim, DM/MELC
Nisim 26th May 2025 ni in Martin Luther Hall ah, Laisiengthou jil laiteng toh hun nuom khat akimang khawm a, Rev. Kamminthang DME in puitu hina ala a, Rev. Suonboi Tungdim DM in, vaidawn thugenna leh, Directors Tea apat khiet dan leh vaiguon tangpi umding dan houlim na anei a, tua zou in, Kipulahna ki nei in houlim khawmna pat ahi tahi.
Upa S. Zamkhanpau, Project Co-Ordinator MELC aman, Theological Calling leh Target, tup leh ngim nei ding houlim na tomkim anei a, The Rt. Rev. Khup Do Khen Bishop in, MELC maban ding, lamkai hing hi ding te hinkhuo ding leh nasep didan houlimna thumanpha tampi a gen jou in, Thumsahna leh Sangnaupangte Laibu man ding in panpina sum apie hi.
Tv. Dousuankhai, M. Div apat Sangnaupang lam te thakhel in kipah thugenna anei a, Kipah thugen na ah Rev. Suonboi Tungdim DM in, Student Book Grant hing bawlpi, MELC Finance Committee te leh Bishop kung ah kipahthu agen zou in Upa S Zamkhanpau in vaiguon khana leh niengtui latna thumna nei in vaiguon zaw ahi tahi. Tu leh tu a Sangnaupang ineite uleh a College, Degree te uh tam anuoi a bang ahi uhi:
MASTER OF THEOLOGY (M. Th in Missiology)
1. Mr Samuel Mangbiaklian S/o Rev Dr Ginthanmun of Ngulzen Veng. College: Evangelical College of Theology (2 yrs)
MASTER OF DIVINITY (M. Div.)
1. Mr Dousuankhai S/o Evan. D. Ginpu of Manniang Khuo, College: Grace Bible College (2 yrs).
2. Mr Mangkhanpau Tungnung S/o Upa T. Tunzagin of Kamdou Veng. College: Grace Bible College (2 yrs).
3. Mr Liansuanmung S/o Upa Gouneithang of M. Lunmual, College: Grace Bible College (1 yr).
4. Mr Benjamin Zamliansang S/o Rev. T. Ngilzakhup of Immanuel Khopi. College: Grace Bible College (1 yr).
5. Mr Joseph Thangsuanlian S/o Lunkhogin of Kamdou Veng. College: Evangelical College of Theology (M. Div.).
6. Mr T. Ginzamang S/o Upa Chinminlunlal of Sangaikot. College: Evangelical College of Theology (1 yr).
7. M. Henry Lianzamuan S/o Pa Chinsuanthang of Beulahlane. College: Evangelical College of Theology (1 yr).
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (B.Th.)
1. Mr Mangchinlam Phiamphu, S/o Khamkhanhang of Immanuel Khopi, College: Trinity College Sielmat (1 yr).
2. Mr Thangmuanhau S/o Ginlianpau of M. Lunmual, College: Grace Bible College (1 yr).
3. Mr Dousomthang S/o Upa Khamzalam of Sehken. College: Asian Baptist Bible College & Seminary (3 yrs).
BACHELOR OF DIVINITY (B.D.)
1. Mr Hauminlal S/o Thangkhanlian of Singngat. College: Trulock Theological Seminary (1 yr).
2. Miss Nuambiahhoi (Lily) D/o Suanminthang of Immanuel Khopi. College: Kerala Theological Seminary (1 yr).
3. Mr LalminthangS/o Upa Mangzakap of Tonjang. College: Kerala Theological Seminary (1 yr).
4. Mr P. Khenlunlal S/o Gouzakam of Allusingtam. College: Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute, Chennai (2 yrs).
5. Mr Alex Sonlianthang S/o Dongminlal of Leitan. College: Kerala Theological Seminary (1 yr).
6. Mr Adam Ginlunlal Milun S/o Khamsuanlian of Sehken.College: Allahabad Bible Seminary (3 yrs).
Maban MELC Pawlpi Jesu Christ Hattuom sung a hing lamkai ding, Laisiengthou jil laite ding in thum na toh pang chiet vai.
BISHOP IN KIPUIHUOINA BU HONNA LEH LATNA NEI
Apeisa Date 20th June, 2025 in Rt. Rev. Khup Do Khen, Bishop, MELC in MELC Kipuihuoina Dan bu honkhietna leh latna Martin Luther Hall, MELC Campus ah nei hi. Tam hun ah MELC Office Bearer Committee member te leh Constitution Amendment Committee member te’n uap uhi. Tam danbu pen 2nd Executive Committee chieng in hawmjah hiding hi.
TRIPURA MISION FIELD TEN VBS BAWL
Apeisa Dated 30-31st May 2025 hun sung in Tripura Mission field ten “Vocational Bible School” nei thei uhi. Tua nah Resource person in Dorson Joy Reang apang a, aman Naupangte mi 137 te kung ah Pasian thu leh la zilpi in ahil hi. Tua leh activities tuom tuom conduct na zong ahing nei pi hi. Naupang ten tahsa leh hagaulam ah phattuomna tampi a nga uhi. Tualeh Prize hawmna zong nei in, tualeh kipahna etsah na din annkuang imkhawmna zong anei ua, kipahtah leh khela tah in hun zou sieng uhi.
LED IN “WORKSHOP” NEI:
Apeisa Date 29-30th May 2025 in LED saina in Division Headquarter Simveng MELC mun ah Workshop anei ua, tuana Division akipat mi 69 pei khawm uhi. Tam Workshop khu Session 2 a khen in zang uhi. Resources person in (i) Retd Rev Dr Hangmimthang, Topic: Evangelical Doctrine (ii) Retd Rev Thangliankham, Topic: Gindan tuomtuomte.Tam Vaiguon khu Pastor Dr M Thangboi Zou, Biel Pastor in a honna nei in, Nuomthu genna Upa Tunzagin, Chairman LED azang a, tualeh Upa Dongzalian, Secretary leh Upa Nengmang, V/Chairman LED ten Resource person te silpieh piehna anei zawh un Workshop khahna zong Biel Pastor nei in, nuom leh taitah in zou sieng uhi.
BISHOP LEH DM&E TEN ICGM MISSIONARY TRAINING VA UAP
Apeisa date 2 June apat 6 June, 2025 sung in Lefunga Synod Church, Agartala, Tripura mun a India Church Growth Mission (ICGM) te saina na nuai a Missionary Training vaiguan va uap dingin MELC Zumpi akipat Bishop, Directorof Mission & Evangelism ten zong tam vaiguon va uap thei ua, tuanah um hi, Kangrai Mission Field apat in ei Missionary 3 toh Missionary Sangsye 5 zong vapang thei uhi. Tami vaiguan ah ICGM ten Missionary te hasot thu tampi khat gen na nei ua ei Bishop in thugenna vanei hi. Tualeh ICGM lamkaite Zou Mufel ohsah na zong vaki nei thei hi. Tualeh mailam hun a ICGM te toh “Memorandum of Understanding” (MoU) Sign a Pasian nna semkhom ding in kithukim na zong akinei thei hi.
TEACHERS REFRESHER TRAINING & COMMUNITY EDUCATION AWARENESS
Apeisa Date 7th & 8th June 2025 sungteng Kangrai Mission field a Bishop, Director of Mission & Evangelism leh Pa Mangchinkhup Project i/c FLOM leh Pa Ginminlun Community Mobilizer, SLEP in Lutheran Public School, Kangrai a Sangsyete ading in “One day Teachers' Refresher Training” va nei uhi. Tami program a Resource person in Bishop leh Pa Mangchinkhup apang uhi. Bishop in Thupi: “Role of a teacher leh Teaching method” ala a, tualeh Pa Mangchinkhup in thupi: “Classroom environment leh Child Psychology” ala hi. Tualeh Date7th June, 2025 ni in Bishop pa in Sangsye nu le pate ading in “Community Education Awareness” neipi hi. Sunday zan in Director of Mission & Evangelism (DM&E) in Mangpa Nitah Ann (Sacrament) hawm na nei in, Pasian zalin lawchingtah in vaiguon va zang thei uhi.
HQ CHURCH, ZOMI COLONY TEN ELWA “HUNDAMNA CAMP” NEI UH
Apeisa Date 10th to 13th June sung teng HQ Church, Zomi Colony MELC Inn tena toh “Nute Hundamna Camp” vaiguon zang uhi. Thupi: “Lunghei dinga Hatna” (Hosia 6: 1), pansan in Pasian thugen na Nu Niangzaman anei hi.Tam vaiguon khu Date 10th June zan in, Pastor Thangkhongam, Local Pastor Hq. Church in ahonna anei a, Camper mi 38 apha hi. Tualeh Date 13th June, zan in Camp khahna hun zat ahia, tuanah Kipah silpieh na Upa Ginkhankhup, Local Chairman in anei zaw in Camp khahna Rev Dr S. K. Manlun, DS/LWD in nei in, Pasian zal in lawchingtah in zousieng uhi.
MELC IMMANUEL KHOPI TEN “CRUSADE-cum-REVIVAL” NEI
Apeisa nisim 12th – 15th June 2025 sung teng MELC Immanuel Khopi Mission Board Committee vai saina toh Crusade-cum-Revival vaiguon nei uhi. Thupi “Na Piengtha ngeingei ding ahi” (Johan 3: 7). Speaker in Pro Pastor Joshua Mangsuankhai leh Evan. M. Goukhanpau te pang uhi. Pasian mapuina in buoina umlou in Date 15th nia zaw ahi toh kitua in, Upa Lalneithang, Chairman MBC in Speakerte SILPIEH piehna anei a, Pasian zal in lawchingtah in vaiguon zaw ahi tahi.
ELWA/ LED ANN-NGAWL THUMNAA NEI UH
Apeisa Date 17th June 2025, Nai 8:00-12:30Pm sungteng ELWA Lamka East Division saina in Tuibul MELC mun ah Annngawl thumna hun zang uhi. Vaiguon honna Rev Nengkhanlal Milun, DS/LED in, Vaidawn thugenna Nu Niangdeiching, Chairperson LED ina neizaw in Tam thumkhawmna pat ahi. Tam hun khu Session 3 a khen ahia, 1st Session (08 40-9:40 Am) by Evan. Thangkhanpiang. 2nd Session (09:40-10:40 Am) by Pastor Dr M. Thangboi Zou, 3rd Session (10:40-11:40 Am) by Evan. Dr. David G. Tungnung. Tua zou in kipah thugenna Nu Thangkhanman, Finance secy. in aneizaw in Topna thumna, Toikhawm leh Singpi latna Upa Kammang,Local Chairman in nei a, nuom leh lawchingtah in vaiguon zang zou uhi.
LYF HQ. CCHURCH IN “ONE DAY SEMINAR NEI”
Nisim 14th June, 2025 (June) in LYF Hq. Church in One Day seminar vaiguon nei uhi. Tami vaiguon ah sangnaupang Pawl 9 apat atunglam teng focus in Session 3 a khen in a um hi. 1st Session ah Dr. Niangsangching, Academic Dean, GBC in “Christian Purity” chi topic tungtawn in zilsahna anei hi. 2nd Session ah M. Hauminthang, Assistant Audit Officer, Office of the Principal Accountant General in “From Classroom to Career” chi tungtawn in zilsahna nei in, 3rd Session in Suanlyan Tungnung, Translator (Zou), DIPR Govt. of Manipur in topic “Preserving Cultural, Identity & Traditions” tungtawn in zilsahna nei uhi. Vaiguon honna ahileh Pastor Thangkhongam, Local Pastor in nei in, Upa Khankhup, Local Chairman in vaiguon khahna nei in seminar lawching tahin zaw ahi tahi.
MELC SUNGA BIBLE STUDENT TEN “MINISTRY TOUR” NEI THEI UH
Apeisa 25th April to 1st June 2025 sungteng in, tulaitah a MELC in Bible Student inei uh mi 24 ten “Ministry Tour” in Hattuom/kho 19 vehna (visit) nei thei uhi. Tami hun ah student bangzat ahiei kalsuon khawm theilou (absent um) in um nanleh atamzaw peikhawm thei uhi. Tutung a Bible Student ten Hattuom vehna (visit) aneite uh ahileh:
1. Lamka West Division apat: Hq. Church, Zomi Colony, Hatching Sion, Manniang khuo, Chinmang Veng, D. Phailian, Thingkangphai, L. Zozang, leh Immanuel khopi.
2. Lamka East division apat: Central Church (Tuibuang), Zoumunnuam, Bethel Chapel Hiangzou, Simveng, Tuaitengphai, Tuibul, Sehken.
3. Singngat Division apat: Phaibem, M. Lunmual, Singngat leh Kullian MELCte vena nei uhi.
Tutung a “Bible Student Tour” peikhawm thei teng ahi uleh: (1) Dousuankhai (2) Zamliansang (3) Liansuanmung (4) Adam Ginlunlal (5) Mangchinlam (6) Hauminlal (7) Dousomthang (8) Hauminlian (9) Lalminthang (10) Thangmuanhau (11) Mangkhanpau (12) Ginneithang (13) Jamlunlal leh (14) Nuambiahhoi te ahi uhi.
Mangpa Pasian in tunia Bible student ineite uh alaisimna chiet uah mapui in lawching tah in Degree angla chiet thei na ding un deisahna sangpen Tangkou Editorial Boardten ka hing lan uhi. Tualeh Hattuom mipiten zong i thumna uah thei chiet din ngetna zong ahing kibawl hi.
MELC in 5th November 2024 ni'n Aizawl ah gari (SCORPIO N Z8 LMT (D) 4 WD) tha khat vakilei a, 08/11/2024 ni in MELC Office ah Bishop, Core Committee leh Office Staff teng toh Dir. of Ministries Rev Suonboi in MELC gari tha latna nei hi. Pasian in thupina tangta hen!
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.
Tuni 21st July 2024 (Sunday) suun kikhop tawp in Singngat MELC te apat Haitha 2024 zatna a bu-le-baal a toikhawm teng uh Vondei Sauliim naupangte adi'n piehkhiatna hing nei uhi. I Singtang gam a piang haichi tangmai, vaimiim, annteh louhing, lamkhuang, maigah, bohbual, mehnaal, beguul leh adang dang tampi pha hi. Tambang a louma a piang haichi tuamtuam te VDS naupangte'n anehkha chiang un lunghel nate leh taga kisah nate manghil thei jel uhi. Silhoi bawl chimtaah sih va ui. I sepgimna gah uh nekha naupangte lungtai leh kipah thei mama uhi. Singngat MELC te kipiehzawna leh kiphalna thupi isa a, Managing Board min in amaute tungah kipahthu i gen uhi. Mangpa'n a tamzaw in a louma gasuahte uah phungvuo henlen, tampipi gahsah semsem hen. Ka lungdam uhi.
Nu Ngaineikim
Secy. VDS M/B.
Lamka, 1 July 2024: of Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Church held a condolence service for its 1st Missionary Martyred (L) Mrs. Bindu Devi of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh today at Central Church, MELC, Tuibuong. Hundreds of Church member attended the condolence service.
On that fateful day the 2nd May 2024, her family members, along with her beloved husband, had brutally assaulted her physically at her home when just returning from the Mission Field. She succumbed to her injury on the next day, 3rd May 2024 at the Hospital at 5:00 am. On her death bed, she bade final goodbye to her husband, her two sons, and her daughter. She smiled joyously and expressed that she was to be with the Lord in heaven. Hallelujah!!!.
Mrs. Bindu Devi is the daughter of Mr. Santosh Kumar and Mrs. Rani Devi of Varanasi City, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her married life with her husband Mr. Vinod Kumar, had attained 25 years at the time of her death. They were blessed with three children as a heritage from the Lord. They are Mr. Kishan, Mr. Shorya Gupta, and Ms. Arpita. Mrs. Bindu Devi serves as a Missionary in Varanasi City supported by the Finnish Lutheran Overseas Mission along with the Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Church. She is faithful, truthful, and dutiful with an unwavering faith in the Lord. She had completed two years and six months serving as a Missionary at the time of her death.
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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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Shillong, 17/6/24 nin Lamkaite Rt. Rev. Khup Do Khen, Bishop MELC, Upa Zamkhanpau, Project Manager leh Rev. Chandran Paul Martin (The Represantative Asia Pacific ELCA) te’n Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong thuneitute toh Official meeting nei uhi. Tualeh MLCU Board memebers te toh Annkuong jong va sohkhawm uhi.
Tam meeting in a tup leh angim ahileh maban a sangnaupangte te'n laizil nalam leh skill training nalam toh kisai a lamzang leh University admission a tamthei lam in amu theina ding tupna ahi deupen hi.
Lamka, 19 Jun: The launching program of Community Emergency Relief Assistance - Phase II was held on 19th June 2024 at MELC Office by Ms Mannuamching IAS, Special Secretary, Government of Manipur and District Nodal Officer (Relief Camps), Churachandpur in the presence of Rev. Dr. Chandran Paul Martin, Representative of Asia and the Pacific, ELCA, Rt. Rev. Khup Do Khen, Bishop MELC, the Moderator, Deputy Moderator, the Directors, Project Management Committee members other church dignitaries.
The launching program of followed by delivery of Relief materials to the Youth Hostel, the nearest Relief Camp which was attended by all the above mentioned officials.
MELC-ELCA has provided Rice 295 bags, dal 69 bags, mustard oil 384 litres, onion 210 kgs, salt 225 kgs, turmeric powder 18 packages, stay-free 32 packages, soap 160 pieces, surf 160 kgs, baby pants of all size 2272 pieces, toothbrush 208 pieces, toothpaste 306 pieces to Churachandpur College Relief Camp, Bijang Loubuk Relief Camp, Zoumunnuam Relief Camp, Greenwood Academy (B. Aijalon) Relief Camp, ECA Tuibong Relief Camp, Hope & Dawn School (Lanva TD) Relief Camp, YLS Rengkai (Saikot) Relief Camp and St. Mary (Ebenezer) Relief Camp.
| 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 | ||
Women Self Help Group Membership Refresher Training for Lamka West Division was held at MELC HQ Church, Zomi Colony on the 14th June 2024. A professional trainer Mr Muana Buansing and Mr T. Zamlunmang Zou trained the trainees on a wide range of topics that are highly important for the SHG members. This training was conducted by Project Management Committee of the Manipur Evalgelical Lutheran Church under the project Sustainable Livelihood Enhancement Project (SLEP) whcih is funded by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) since 2021.
Lamka May 25, 2024: MELC held a Free Medical Camp for the Internally Displaced Persons at several Relief Camps in collaboration with a team of FMMI Doctors.
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.
Behiang Feb 25, 2024: MELC Moderator, Dy Moderator, Bishop, Director of Ministry and Director of Mission visited MELC Behiang Division at Behiang and Suangphu village on 25th February 2024. They attended Sunday worship service at Behiang MELC which was followed by an inclusive interaction with the division leaders from LCC, ELWA and LYF. The team moved to Suongphu village and held a satisfying meeting with the local leaders on various issues. It is expected this visit brings moral and spiritual boosting to the people of the division. The visiting team returned to Lamka late evening with dozens of issues to be discussed in detail.
MELC Zumpi vaisaina nuoi ah, apeisa Nisimh 28th January 2024 (Pasianni) ni in Pro Pastor Induction tam anuoi a bang in akibawl hi.
a) Rt. Rev Khupdoukhen, Bishop in Pro Pastor Mangliansang khu Immanuel Khopi ah abawl hi.
b) Rev Suanboi Tungdim, Director of Ministries in Pro Pastor Mangsuankhai khu Khuangkhaijang ah abawl hi.
c) Rev Kamminthang Hangnung, Director of Mission in Pro Pastor Langzungthang khu Singngat ah abawl hi.
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.
SHG Membership Training of Lamka East Division under Sustainable Livelihood Enhancement Project (SLEP) at Bethel Chapel, Hiangzou MELC on 11-06-2024 which is funded by ELCA
Reported by the Bishop Rt. Rev. Khup Do Khen
It was on the 8th June 2024 that I step up with the Director of Mission, Rev. Kamminthang Hangnung toward Khiengjanglhang along with two devoted passengers for the Re-dedication program of the said church. By 6:30 am in the morning, we leave the Lamka town plying through the narrow and zig-zag road of the Tipaimukh Road. Earlier than our expectation, we safely arrived Aina village and gets down as the motor-able road for our destination ends then and there. There, Upa Thonga, an elder of the Zou Presbyterian Church Synod welcomes us in his comfortable home and serves us a delicious lunch with the famous tribal curry called ‘SINGTHUPI’ meticulously fried with extra care for us. Before starting to go on foot towards our destination, bearing in mind that we will be tired, worn and worry, we are very much emboldened to hear that those hilly villages with small number of houses have clear the weeds and thorny bushes of the path we are going to tread for the coming of the Bishop and his team. But that is only some part of it, within their village boundary only. The path we have trodden is very small. Going through such a small path covered by thorny bushes which cuts us and facing battalions of those colored and blood thirsty leeches is not a thing to be taken lightly. Most of our time has been spent removing those elongated body of striped leeches climbing upon us to suck our blood. But we strengthened ourselves by singing the ever encouraging song, “Mol le lhang sang jong leh che ding ka hi.”
With our shirts are soaked with our sweat, and feeling exhausted with hunger and thirst, we finally step into the Village called Khiengjanglhang, our final destination. The villagers warmly welcomed us, shook our hands and express their joy and happiness on seeing us arriving their village. We are led to the house of the Chief, whose name is called it, Pa Mang, who is amicable and friendly. Taking bath in the village small brook under the woods and listening to the singing of mountain birds (zo lawkta, pukalawm, sawnthang etc.) is quite refreshing and interesting. Seeing a group of playful children taking bath without underwear, leaping and shouting, and the village beautiful girls washing clothes, chatting a thousand topics and laughing in the protruding flat rock is also enjoyable. The village chief, a token of his love and expressing his gratitude over the arrival of the Bishop’s team in his hilly remote village, offered the Bishop’s team with a delicious mutton, which is prepared by selected expert hands in the art. We all ate to our full. The speeches and the normal chatting of the Director of Missions and the Divisional Superintendent of Thanlon have been punctuated with humorous remarks which make the village folks smile unceasingly.
After a short while, the Church’s bell was rung by the ever vigilant Church Chowkidar signaling everyone in the village about the arrival of the Bishop’s team who are prepared to preach the gospel in the church. The church service is lively and interesting as the local youths presented heart touching songs singing enthusiastically. After the church service, the local youths divided themselves into groups and prepared the places in different houses where all the guests and the Bishop’s team are going to spend the night to sleep soundly. The next day dawned with a heavy rain, disturbing all walks of life for pretty long hours. But the villagers braved the rain, slaughtered the hill pig which is to be prepared for the community feast. This feast is to be had together after the Village local church has been pronounced and declared to be one belonging to the MANIPUR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, within the Thanlon Division. After having performed the solemn declaration of the church to be within the fold of the MELC by the Bishop with his long white robe, the red stole, and the properly plaited black rope of belt, everybody clapped their hands loudly echoing those green hills and vales around the village which might frighten the wild animals around the village.
Khiengjanglhang is a remote village situated between N.Leitan village and Nungshai village. It is around six kilometers from Aina village from where one has to walk on foot to go to the village. It consists of six households but big family members. It is not a motor able village and even two wheelers couldn’t travel in it. No electricity is there. The village is situated in a small hillock where plenty of fresh air is available. The villagers are simple, innocent and lovely.
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.
WEBSITE LAUNCHING PROGRAM
A Website Building Workshop was held from the 17th to 28th September 2018 at CBCNEI Compound, Guwahati, Assam organized by Society for Promotional of Tribal Welfare and Development and Kalaam Media. The Closing Function of this Workshop & Website Launching Program was held on the 28th September 2018 at CBCNEI Conference Hall in which Ms. Kim Manchong presided the function with great enthusiasm. After an Welcome Address and introduction of the participants, Rev. Peter Ranglong had an opening prayer of the program. Mr. Dan had a short speech about the workshop and Website Launching for 19 organizations/assn./churches which was followed by the sharing of three trainees - Sanga, Peter, Libyon. In this function Rev. Helen (FMPB) also had a short sharing about the workshop and distribution of certificates to the participants. The program was end with a word of prayer by Pastor P. Khamthianmang, NTBC.
It’s a rare workshop which would truly enhance a Media Savvy and would really be a blessing to the organizations/associations/churches from where each participant represented it.
WEBSITE BUILDING WORKSHOP
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.
