September 19,2014 : A special Promotional Programme of Bible Society of India (BSI), Haflong Branch was held at Gilgal PCI Chapel on September 14, 2014 with success.
In this connection, the morning worship service of the church was held from 10 AM onwards, conducted by the Rev. David Chonhlu and was attended by almost all the branch office-bearers and members. Besides, some came from other churches of Haflong and surrounding areas, including, KVP Choir party from Fiangpui.
The Secretary of the BSI Haflong Branch presented a report about the activities and progress of the branch for the year 2013-14 and future programme. Besides, he also informed the purpose of the programme that the BSI is committed to give the Bible to every linguistic community of India in their own dialect so that every body can study the word of God in own dialect and understand the love of God and His salvation through Jesus Christ. He appealed to the gathering to take membership in the BSI and participate in the endeavour for the glory of God in Jesus Christ.
The Speaker Rev.Henkhovum Haolai BD, M.Th, Executive Secretary KCC Assam Synod and Secretary of BSI Haflong Branch, recalled the most influential story of a little girl May Jones, who had bought a copy of her much sought-after the Bible only after hard struggled. For that, she had saved the little money given daily by her parents for her Tiffin. When she saved enough for a book of the Bible, she travelled miles on foot. She rejoiced in the Lord and praise God when she bought the Bible at last. Thereafter, she spent her life with a blessed joy in Christ and had contributed towards giving the Bible to people. He also told the gathering how prophet Isaiah responded the call of the Lord and served the Lord. All, Christians must follow the footstep of Mary Jone and continue her effort by contributing cash and kinds towards publication of the Bible in every languages of India and provide them this Message of God’s Love. This is our response to the call of Lord Jesus by participating in His ministry in BSI, he concluded.
Earlier, the choir party PYF, Haflong PCI Choir presented melodious song and local Church Secretary also announced the necessary programme of the Church. The Chairman also introduced the dignitaries and VIPs.
The next programme, according to the Secretary’s report, will be held at PCI Chapel, Boro-Haflong .
