The morning service was allotted for BCD Graduation Day in which Kamchinmung was the conductor for the event. He expressed his gratitude to the ministerial committee for granting them the 10 a.m. time slot and called Ngakthianpui to open the service. She read from Psalm 103: 1-5 and 1 Timothy 4:12 before opening the service with a prayer. The worship team then took over for a praise and worship session. Elder B Langkham dedicated the offerings of the day to the Lord.
The BCD Superintendent Elder T. Thiankhanmuan announced that this graduation batch had the most number of graduates (25) in the history of our church. He explained that he would call out each graduate from the list and the pastor was to hand the graduate their graduation certificate and gift, while the parents/guardian were to stand on their places during the graduate’s short speech. Due to the number of the batch, the handing over ceremony would be divided into half. After the first batch, a special presentation by Beginner A & B would follow after which the second batch would proceed. Pastor Suankhanhau was allotted for the first batch and Pastor Lamkhanthang, the second batch. The Superintendent read aloud the contents of the graduation certificate before the first graduate, Biakhminglian, was presented the certificate by Pastor Suankhanhau. After her speech, the next person, Bosco Liansangmuan was called for the same. Ching Hauniang then followed. She sang a lovely song after her speech. David Suanzalal Tonsing was the next person and below are the graduates that followed:
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Goupiaklian Hanghal
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Henry P. Sanghlun
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John Thanglungmuan Guite
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Joshua Jamson
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Joy L. Suanlunlal
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Kamgoukhup Gwite
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Khupgoulian
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Khuptong Goihlunmawi
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Lianlunlal
After Lianlunlal’s speech, Beginner A & B tottled to the stage and presented two action songs.
The second batch’s first graduate was Man Thian Niang. The list below consists of the names of the graduates in the second batch:
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Mary Kimbiakhoih
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Mungsuanthang Samte
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N. Muanliansang
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Nemluanmoi
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Ngai Biakkim
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Niangngaihzual
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Olivia Chiinneimoi
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Roselyn Lunnem
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Samuel N Manglalmuan
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ThuamBiaklal Thomte
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Vunglalven Hauzel
An envelope for the handover was given to the TBUC Chairman, Elder H Kamsuanthang. This marked the end of the handover ceremony.
The next segment was a short sermon by Pastor T Lamkhanthang. He gave a brief description about the pastor prayer fellowship before addressing his sermon. He told the newly graduates that they were now allowed to have spouses but under the condition that it was with the approval of the parents and under the rules of the church. The sermon was centered around 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. The verses’ core themes were to rejoice, pray without ceasing and thanksgiving. He elaborated on each theme, explaining that the world cannot give permanent joy but the joy in a relationship with Christ provides comforting and securing joy. Furthermore, there is a limit to what one can do as we always need help as a human, thus, the help is ever ready from God. He also elaborated on the importance of being thankful as well as to remember that God wants the best for you. Thus, in conclusion, practicing these three themes as a true christian would give no time for depression in our lives. After his sermon, the pastor prayed over the the graduates.
The last segment of the service was given to groups of the Senior class who presented beautiful special numbers. At the end of the service, Elder H Kamsuanthang was called to close the graduation day with a prayer.
