The Department of Youth Ministry of Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK), Nito Mount, celebrated its platinum jubilee at SBAK Mission Centre, Zunheboto, on November 5, marking 75 years of ministry since its establishment in 1951.
Held under the theme “Joyful Harvest” (Psalm 126:5), the celebration featured the unveiling of a jubilee monolith by Rev. Kughato K. Chophi, Executive Secretary of SBAK, and a commemorative souvenir unveiled by Rev. Dr Hokheto Chophi, Pastor of Thilixü Village Baptist Church.
Rev. Sühuto N. Chishi, Youth Secretary of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, delivered the jubilee sermon, reflecting on the theme and the significance of the occasion.
Former Nagaland minister Kheto I. Kinimi, in his jubilee greetings, recalled the growth of the youth ministry, which initially functioned under the nomenclature of CE before becoming the Department of Youth Ministry.
He urged the Sümi community to uphold unity, lead honest and faithful lives, practise what they preach and draw inspiration from the contributions of past leaders.
The programme included special presentations by the Jubilee Choir and Akivito I. Assümi, prayers and a commemorative video presentation. It concluded with a mass jubilee feast.