Thadou Holy Bible released at Motbung
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, December 06 2020: The Thadou Holy Bible published by the Trinitarian Bible Society, London, England and assisted by the First Bible International of Milford, Ohio, USA was released today at Thadou Baptist Church (TBC), Motbung Model village in Kangpokpi district.

The Holy Bible was also distributed by the Thadou Christian Literature Society after it was released by Rev Th Kipgen, chairman, Ordination Committee, TBA-India in the presence of Kangpokpi AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen and Dr Vumthang Sitlhou, secretary, Thadou Christian Literature Society, Chongpu Kipgen and others.

A minute silence was observed as a way of paying homage to the pioneer translators of the Thadou Holy Bible led by Rev K Hangshing.

The secretary of Thadou Christian Literature Society, Dr Vumthang Sitlhou stated that the Thadou society will be developed when they start reading the Bible in their own dialect and live according to the holy words.

MLA Nemcha Kipgen conveyed her gratitude to the Trinitarian Bible Society, London, England and the First Bible International for their marvellous work in spreading the Gospel of His (God) holy words across the globe.

She added that anyone reading the newly published Thadou Holy Bible will find peace, hope, light and joy in the toughest of days.

The ex-Minister also appreciated the self sacrifice and contribution of the Thadou Christian Literature Society especially the secretary, Dr Vumthang Sitlhou, donors, pioneer translators and their family members, and all others who have contributed for the publication of the Thadou Holy Bible.

Twipajang Area Choir; K Geljang Area Choir; Keithelmanbi Area Choir; TBA Central Choir; Motbung Area Choir; the Jubilants, Motbung and Youth for Christ, Motbung enthralled the crowd with their songs.

Pastor Paogou Sitlhou, Pastor T Haokip, Motbung B/C, Jamkholim Kipgen, vice-president, Thadou Christian Literature Society and other Church leaders also attended the event.

The pioneer translators and founding leaders of the Thadou Christian Literature Society in 1974 were (L) Kipgen, IFS Retd (president), (L) SL Palal (secretary), (L) Seikholam Sitlhou (member), (L) Songkho Kipgen, IAS Retd (translator), (L) Letkhongul (translator), (L) Thangpu Kipgen (typist) and (L) Rev SL Satjasei (translator) .

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