NAGAMESE FELLOWSHIP

10
Anniversary
2023
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Due to lack of resources physically and spiritually or

perhaps even due to the lack of exposure, we have EDITORIAL
not been able to harness the hidden treasures. We
are dwelling in a picture of inadequateness not
expecting much from out of Nagamese Fellowship, it
was like untold story but turn out to be good news
from Almighty God is powerfully at work.

Nagamese Fellowship was started in a humble way for a few Church members who do
not understand neither Tenyidie nor English, especially those converts from Hindu
background. Today, the fellowship has completed 10 years, blessed with added
members from different communities and is growing with a different relationship
amongst them in Christ. II Cor 5:17.
The church has been tirelessly careful in nurturing the Fellowship. The pastors, deacons
and other Church leaders whether assigned or not, never waver to assist them. The
church treated all its members equally and importantly. Everyone intermingle easily
and take part joyfully in all the Church activities. The efforts invested in the fellowship
by all concerned is paying off well.
We are grateful to all the stakeholders both in the past and present. We would also
like to express our profound gratefulness to all who have contributed articles with
insight facts about the fellowship and the new challenges ahead. We pray that every
reader of this souvenir is inspired as to how God works wonderfully from out of a little
initiated, we embark upon.

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Chairman
Executive Council
Atuo Mezhür Sekhose
Baptist Mission Church

Greetings! In the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I am happy to
learn that Nagamese Fellowship is celebrating its 10th Year Anniversary.
By the grace of God, we are able to celebrate this glorious day of many blessings. Let this
celebration usher in an even greater growth for the Nagamese Fellowship.
Congratulations to all who have been part of these fellowship. Praising God for bringing it
thus far.

2023

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Greetings Greetings!

Rev. James. C. Neikhrienyü

Sr. Pastor

At the very outset, I would like to greet each and everyone of you in the matchless
name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!
I am glad that Baptist Mission Church, Nagamese Service is bringing out a
Souvenir to commemorate the 10th year Anniversary of the fellowship.
On reaching this important milestone today, I thank God for His unwavering
faithfulness. I also want to acknowledge all the stakeholders and members of the
church for their constant support and prayers for the Nagamese Fellowship.

May the Lord’s name be glorified!

Shalom!

2023

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Nagamese Service Report

Greeting to all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Since the inception of the
Nagamese Service, there has been no proper records of the fellowship. Therefore, in
order to bring out a report on findings and records, an executive council was formed with
the following members.
i. Mr. Menuolhoulie, Asst. Pastor
ii. Mr. Vilazolie Solo (Convenor), Deacon
iii. Mr. Mhalezothie Khezhie
iv. Mr. Keneiselhou Sekhose
v. Mrs. Khrienuo Moa

The Nagamese Service is a branch under Baptist Mission Church, Kohima. And as per
the findings by the Executive Council, the Nagamese service held its first service on 10th
February, 2013. The council has decided that the second Sunday on February will be
declared as the Foundation Day of the service.
The first service of the fellowship was chaired by Mrs. Khrienuo Moa in which seven (7)
people gathered for the service. The service has been looked after by several members
of the main church for a tenure of two years each till date.

In the Executive meeting held on 31st January 2023, the following discussions were
undertaken.
i. Nomenclature of the fellowship will be henceforth known and referred as “Nagamese
Service”.
ii. It was also decided that the 10th years celebration of the Nagamese Service since its
inception was celebrated on 26th January 2023 along with the congregation of the main
church.

We request every believer to continue remembering and uphold the Nagamese Service in your
prayers.

Thank You.

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Mission Work:
On 28th August 2023, Mr. Gogen Subha and Mr. Min Bahadur were appointed as Deacons and
installation service was held.

Mr. Bikash is currently working as a missionary in Tripura. He left for his mission on 2nd week of
June 2023.

Presently around 50-60 believers attend the Nagamese Service every Sunday.

Baptism:
BMC Nagamese Service has given baptism to 8(eight) believers and moreover 6 (six) believers
have transferred their church membership to this service. Altogether there are 14 (fourteen)
members currently.

We request every believer to continue remembering and uphold the Nagamese Service in
your prayers.

Thank You.

Vilazolie Solo
Convenor
Nagamese Service

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God’s Faithfulness.
The Nagamese Fellowship came into existence on 10 February, 2013.
From its inception till now, we have witnessed and experienced ten years of God’s
unfailing faithfulness towards us. Through the help of God, the Nagamese
fellowship has enjoyed great success and accomplishments in the first decade of
its existence. From a humble beginning, the ministry continues to prosper and grow
with each passing year. The Nagamese fellowship has one important goal and
mission in mind which is to fulfil the great commission by making disciples of Jesus
Christ.

This ministry has been instrumental in wining and bringing lost souls and new
converts into the kingdom of God. The Nagamese ministry has also been successful
in baptizing and bringing new members to the Church and adding them into the
body of Christ. We also value and prioritize the clear preaching and teaching of
God’s word in the fellowship as we know that believers consistently need the
proper feeding of their spiritual food. In addition to this, the Nagamese fellowship
also acknowledges the importance and power of prayer and for this we observe
the first Sunday of each month as a day of fasting.

We are also thrilled and elated because of the fact that a member of the
Nagamese fellowship has been sent into the field of God and is serving as a
missionary today. Moreover, recognizing the need to edify children and to
incorporate them into the church, we are initiating the children’s Sunday school
ministry in the coming month.

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Every possible effort is invested to expand and broaden the reach of this ministry
for the glory of God. We have encountered many challenges along the way. The
COVID 19 pandemic was a dark and challenging phase for all of us. Yet, even
though the gathering of the fellowship was suspended for a period of time, the
believers earnestly continued to pray for each other. In the midst of all this
challenges and trials God stood with us. His provision and protection was upon
each member of the fellowship even during those turbulent and difficult times. The
Nagamese fellowship has turned out to be a testimony of God’s faithfulness
towards His church and mission.

The fruits and the blessings that we have experienced and tasted in this ministry
thus far are invaluable. We believe that this is just the beginning of a fruitful and
prosperous journey that God is going to lead us ahead. In spite of the challenges,
we continue to press forward, trusting in the faithfulness and ever-present help of
our almighty God. The Nagamese fellowship is a small step indeed, but with God
on our side we hope to achieve great things for His glory as we look ahead to the
future.

Pastor. Menuolhoulie
Baptist Mission Church

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Pastor. Atuo Whuorie

Baptist Mission Church

Go Ye Therefore and Teach All Nations

Matthew 28:19-20
Matthew 28:19-20 is a significant passage in the Bible known as the Great Commission. In these
verses, Jesus Christ gives His disciples a powerful command to go out into the world and spread
His teachings to all nations. This commission has been a guiding principle for Christians
throughout history, emphasizing the importance of evangelism and sharing the message of love,
hope, and salvation. In this write-up, we will explore the meaning and implications of the Great
Commission in Matthew 28:19-20.

What does Matthew 28:19-20 mean?

In Matthew's story of Jesus, these particular verses are His parting words to His eleven remaining
disciples. It is often called the "Great Commission" because Jesus is sending His hand-chosen
disciples out into the world to accomplish a specific mission - Make more disciples.
Specifically, the disciples are to make more disciples of all nations. This means people from
every people group and ethnicity on earth. Through Jesus, God's relationship with humanity has
moved beyond Israel to include people from every corner of the world who come to the Father
through the Son.

The Command:
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost." (Matthew 28:19)
At the core of the Great Commission is the command to "go." This simple word carries a
profound meaning, urging believers to actively engage with the world around them. It challenges
Christians to step outside their comfort zones and share the Gospel with people from all walks
of life, regardless of nationality, culture, or background.
The Commission is not limited to merely spreading the message of Christ; it also emphasizes the
importance of teaching. This implies a more comprehensive approach that involves instructing
and nurturing individuals in the ways of the faith. Teaching entails helping others understand the
principles of Christianity, guiding them towards a deeper relationship with God

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The Objective:
The ultimate goal of the Great Commission is to make disciples of all nations. By baptizing
individuals in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, believers are called to bring people
into a transformative relationship with God. Discipleship involves not only sharing knowledge but
also modelling the teachings of Christ through one's own life. It is a lifelong process that aims to
cultivate spiritual growth and maturity in others.
The Promise: "And, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." (Matthew 28:20) In
verse 20, Jesus assures His disciples that He will be with them always, even until the end of the
world. This promise provides comfort and encouragement to those who embark on the mission of
the Great Commission. It acknowledges the challenges and obstacles they may face but assures
them of God's continual presence, guidance, and support.

Commenting on this verse, William Barclay says,

"It must have been a staggering thing for eleven humble Galileans to be sent forth to the
conquest of the world. Even as they heard it, their hearts must have failed them. But no sooner
was the command given, than the promise followed. They were sent out-as we are-on the
greatest task in history, but with them there was the greatest presence in the world.
British scholar F. F. Bruce puts it this way:
He accompanies His agents. He does not energize them by remote control, He is present with
them by His Spirit. They work for Him, but He works in them.
Apostle Paul experienced Jesus' special and permanent presence even as He went from place to
place and preached the gospel. In his last epistle, as Paul gave personal instructions to Timothy,
he says in 2 Timothy 4:17, "But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through
me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And / was
delivered from the lion's mouth."
Jesus will not just be with us till the end (to the end of the age), but He will always be with us
There will never be a second when Jesus will not be with you as you obey His glorious
commission. As you share the gospel, Christ will always be with you. He will empower you to
speak his Word boldly.

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The Great Commission for us today:

The Great Commission in Matthew 28: 19-20 serves as a powerful reminder of the responsibility
and privilege Christians have in sharing the message of Christ with the world. It is a call to
action, urging believers to go out into all nations, teach, baptize, and make discipies. By fulfilling
this commission.
Christians have the opportunity to impact lives, bring hope to the hopeless, and introduce others
to the life-changing love of Jesus Christ. We are called to be ambassadors of Christ, sharing His
message of love, forgiveness, and salvation to a world in need.
In a modern context, the Great Commission can be fulfilled through various means, including
missionary work, evangelism, social outreach, and the use of technology to spread the Gospel
globally. It challenges Christians to engage with people in their communities, workplaces, and
online spaces, meeting them where they are and sharing the transformative power of the
Gospel.
These words were not just given to the original 11 disciples. Nor are they just for pastors and
missionaries today. These are the marching orders for every follower of Jesus. Every believer of
Jesus Christ is called to make disciples. That doesn't mean we have to go across the sea A good
start might be just going across the street, in your workplace and your neighbour. I believe God
has placed you in a unique spot to make an impact on someone in a way that no one else can.
He wants to use you. He can and He will. If you let Him. So go - Make disciples. Teach them and
baptize them.
You won't be going/doing at it alone. Jesus will be with you. He will guide you and give you
whatever you need to reach the people around you.
Be a blessing to someone and save souls for your reward is promised in eternity.

His master said to him. “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over
a little, I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:21

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Mission Opportunity Mhalezothie Khezhie

Almighty God works in mysterious ways and He has a reason for everything no matter how strange
it may seem. It is beyond our human nature of understanding. But the end result is always
awesome, for there is no regret or bitterness but only goodness and satisfaction with renewed
spirit of faith and hope.

One of the primary activities of Baptist Mission Church is Mission work. For quite some years, the
Church is focused on mission works outside our home boundary. God has blessed us and helped
us to resourcefully run Mission works joyfully in the neighboring states of Assam, Arunachal and
Tripura with further extension to Bangladesh this year. Though there is a slight set back (not failure
as such) by putting the China Mission under temporary suspension due to Covid 19 and an
unfortunate diplomatic problem between India and China.

Home mission has also become a concern for quite a few years now. Because there are
thousands of non-believers, majority of them are Hindus and Muslims apart from others spread all
over the State of Nagaland. Many of them are doing successfully in the business sector. They are
well settled with the congenial environment especially amongst the peace loving Naga people. As
such, they are likely to stay for a long time with this kind of opportunity in our homeland. Perhaps
God is giving us this responsibility to share the Gospel to them and to make them disciples who in
turn could become powerful Missionaries/Evangelists.

The Nagamese Fellowship which began 10 years ago in the Church was initially to cater to the
spiritual needs of a few believers (non-Nagas) belonging to Hindu background. With God's
wonderful grace, a young man from this Fellowship came forward to serve the Lord in a short span
of time. This young man is full of energy, well qualified in theology and a passionate missionary
today working in the Mission field. At the same time, two faithful deacons who have grown from
this fellowship are assisting the pastors of the Fellowship. Could this be an eye opener as to how
God works wonderfully from a small initiative? Could this be an opportunity to perhaps seriously
plan big for Home Missions apart from the ongoing Mission works? Let us remind ourselves for
God said "My thoughts are not your thoughts neither My ways your ways "- Isaiah 55:8.

From the observations of a few Churches including our Church in organizing street preaching in
Kohima, the response from non-believers appear to be astounding and encouraging. Let us not
delay further but concretize a decision for materializing the Home Mission. This venture needs
Evangelists/ Missionaries and full time workers but most of all, you and I. Will you agree to come
forward?

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NAGAMESE SERVICE MINISTRY:

A JOURNEY OF FAITH AND INCLUSIVITY

Who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:4

In 2013 during my tenure as the Chairperson of the Mission Department, a compelling

vision was placed in my heart, it centred on those within our extended church family who,
while attending our services, faced a language barrier that hindered their access to
God's Word and worship. Recognizing this pressing need, we submitted a proposal to the
Executive Council, advocating for the establishment of what is now known as the
Nagamese Service. This service was intended to provide a place of worship for non-
Tenyiedie speakers while our Sunday service was in progress. We are profoundly thankful
to the Executive Council for granting their approval on 31st January 2013.

Our inaugural Nagamese Service commenced with a humble congregation of five

individuals, today we have 30- 60 attendees every Sunday. The growth and blessing that
has flowed into the Nagamese Service is truly a testament to God's favor, extending not
only within our BMC family but also to those in our surrounding community. This ministry
has served as a channel for individuals of diverse faith backgrounds to encounter Christ,
leading many to become active members of Baptist Mission Church. As we commemorate
a decade of this remarkable journey, my heart brims with gratitude towards God for His
unwavering grace upon the Nagamese Service. Through this initiative, countless souls
have found hope and a future in Christ, echoing the sentiments of 1 Peter 1:3, 'Praise be
to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new
birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an
inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for us.'
Numerous church leaders have lent their support to the Nagamese Service, serving as
conveners and contributing their leadership. Under their guidance, this ministry has
grown steadily and remains a beacon of faith.

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Here is a list of individuals who have taken up leadership roles within the Nagamese
Service Ministry:

2013
Khrienuo Moa (Chairperson, Mission Dept.)
Asilie (Member) Tieso-o (Member)
Thungde(Member)
Rev.Moa (Ex-Officio)

2014-2015: Ps. Atuo Whuorie

2016-2017: Ps. Atuo Whuorie, Khrieketuzo, Medonguzo

2018-2019
Zhalevinuo (Convener)
Rev. Neikhrienyi (Ps. In Charge)
Khrieketuzo Kikrukhrielie
Khrievor

2021-2022: Bikash (In Charge)

2023 - Till Date

Vilazolie (Convener)
Asst. Ps. Menuolhoulie (Ps. In Charge)
Visakholie (Treasurer)
Bikash (Secretary)
Boto (Music Sect.)
Gojen (Deacon)
Min Bahadur (Deacon)

May God's continued blessings pour forth upon this ministry as we move forward.

Mrs. Khrienuo Moa

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