Spirit of Good Friday lits up MBC Church
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 22 2011:
Under the theme "Father forgive them for they don't know what they are doing", MBC Centre Church observed Good Friday today.
Speaking at the occasion, MBC Centre Church pastor L Simon Raomei said that Good Friday is being observed in remembrance of the sacrifice made by Lord Jesus on behalf of mankind as well as to promote love and compassion among mankind.
The resurrection of Lord Jesus signifies that truth always triumph over evil.
The Reverend further expressed hope that Good Friday and Easter Sunday would promote equality and love among all the people of Manipur.
"Let this Good Friday take away the atmosphere of insecurity and violence prevailing in Manipur", he prayed.
On the occasion, children of Children Church enacted the crucifixion of Lord Jesus on calvary cross.
In addition to a mass prayer, special hymns were also presented by members of the Church choir.
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A combined Easter Sunrise service would be celebrated by all churches of Imphal at War Memorial Cemetery, Dewlahland at 5 am of April 24 .
Easter Service and Holy Communion would also be observed at MBC Centre Church on the same day.On the other hand, 34 cadets of Sainik School Imphal belonging to different States of the North East along with their teacher PD James attended the Good Friday observance and prayed till 12 this morning.