The 37th Chokri Area Baptist Youth Fellowship (CABYF) was held at Chetheba Town in Phek district from January 9 to 11, hosted by the Chetheba Town Baptist Church.
The three-day fellowship witnessed the participation of around 1,000 delegates representing Baptist churches across the Chokri area. Delegates attended from Chesezu, Chetheba Town, Kikruma, Khulazu Basa, K. Bawe, North Kikruma, Phusachodu, Phuyoba, Thenyizu, and Thipuzu Baptist Churches.
The speakers included Rev. Dr. Chekroveyi Cho-o, Executive Secretary of CBCC, who delivered messages calling upon the church to walk in sincerity and holiness. His topics included “Finding Identity in Christ” and “Do Not Defile Yourself,” urging believers to live lives rooted in Christ.
Rev. Küvemüriyi Vadeo, Pastor of NCF Shillong, spoke on the theme “Grounded in the Word: Standing Firm in a Shifting Culture,” emphasising the importance of a strong biblical foundation amid changing societal values. Rev. Vesüpra Tetseo, Pastor of Chetheba Town Baptist Church, ministered on the topic “Return to the Lord,” calling the youth to spiritual renewal and deeper commitment.
Competitions were conducted during the fellowship to encourage participation and fellowship among the churches. The competitions were judged by C. Kroso Kezo, Sekhoyi Chuzho, Posezo Nyekha, Vekusu Chuzho, and Zhosazo Keyho.
In the Theme Song Competition, Chetheba Baptist Church secured first place, followed by K. Basa Baptist Church in second place and Chesezu Baptist Church in third place. The Bible Quiz Competition was also won by Chetheba Town Baptist Church, with Kuveluyi Theyo being awarded the title of Best Quizzer.
In the Solo Singing Competition, Veluvolu Rhakho of Chetheba secured first place, while Tavelu Vero of Phusachodu and Rupfusato Theyo of Thenyizu secured second and third places, respectively. In the Duet Competition, Thipuzu Baptist Church emerged as the winner, followed by Chetheba Town Baptist Church and Kikruma Baptist Church.
During the fellowship, the new office bearers of the Chokri Area Baptist Youth Fellowship for the 2026–2027 tenure were announced. Zaveta Tunyi has been appointed Chairman for the upcoming term.
