Dimapur Town Nepali Baptist Church Duncan celebrated its New Year program on January 1, 2025, under the theme “Exploiting the Love of God,” based on Ephesians 2:4-5.
Pastor Suman Thapa from Emmanuel Church, Chinchula, Alipurduar, West Bengal, served as the guest speaker and delivered a powerful message titled “New Year, New Renewal.”
The program was chaired by Mr Suneet Rai, Church Deacon, and began with an invocation prayer by Mrs Liri Bhujel. The Father’s Group led the praise and worship session.
The Sunday School Ministry performed a geography-themed dance, and the DTNBC Combined group presented a special number. Litika and Jessica captivated the audience with a Gorkha Gospel Dance performance.
Mr KB Gurung blessed the offerings and tithes. Miss Soniya Rai read scripture in Nepali, while Mr Peter Gurung read from Ephesians 2:4-5 in English.
Miss Maina Gurung concluded the program with a benediction prayer. Following the program, a New Year’s feast was held for all church members, providing a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and celebration.
The event was a resounding success, with the church community coming together to joyfully celebrate the start of a new year, a blessed occasion, filled with worship, praise, and camaraderie.