The Mopungchuket Baptist Church will celebrate its quasquicentennial next year on December 27-28. In anticipation of the 125-year celebration of Christianity in the village, the church released its Quasquicentennial proclamation theme song titled “Tsüngrem Nükjang Yimti” on September 22, 2024. The song was formally released by Temsuchuba Jamir, SDO(C), Mokokchung.
During the release, Temsuchuba Jamir called upon the villagers to reflect on the divine blessings bestowed upon them over the past 125 years since the arrival of Christianity in the village. He urged the community to celebrate these blessings with gratitude and to prayerfully await the quasquicentennial.
Lender Jamir, the convener of the quasquicentennial planning committee, stated that the song was composed with the objective of prayerfully anticipating the upcoming celebration. He added that the song serves as an ideal medium to proclaim the quasquicentennial year and noted that it is a living testament that will endure. Through this song, the church aims to convey the significance of the quasquicentennial year to all villagers and their families and in-laws around the world.
He also acknowledged the contributions of lyricist S Wati Ozukum and music arranger Enyar Jamir, as well as the singers Metet Jamir, Naroti Jamir, Temsu Aichanger, and Enyar Jamir.