Youth Reading the Sings of the Time  

The Youth Festival 2007 of Diocese of North East India was held at Endle Hostel, Tezpur from 23^rd to 26^th October 2007 under the theme “Dealing with Time”. The festival drew a gathering of 130 youth from various pastorates of the Diocese.  Rev. Michael Herenz, Diocesan Youth Director inaugurated the Festival. In the evening devotion led by him, Rev. Michael Herenz challenged the delegates to build the life of high moral value and become a true witness of Christ wherever they are placed.  

Mr. Kasta Dip , Coordinator, Youth Concerns of the Church of North India Synod led the session on building Leadership as the need of the hour. He also led a Bible study on  Human Rights and Justice based on Exodus chapter 1. He emphasized on the servant leadership to bring glory to God and Witness in the Society.  

Mr. Jocky John Youth President and a renowned Advocate in Guwahati High Court led the session on Right to Information Act. Dr. Anujit Baruah, Medical Suprintedent St. Luke’s Hospital, Chabua and Dr. Mrs. Madhu Baruah, talked on the topic HIV/AIDS, Prevention is cure. Rev. Pradip Kawa, Coordinator DBSS DNEI spoke on the Panchayati Raj, Peoples Democracy. He talked on the various aspects of Gram Sabha and Panchayati Raj. Mr. Jones Ingty Kathar, IAS spoke on the theme “the role of Christian youths in Social Transformation”. After all the sessions there were a panel discussion where all the delegates were clarified their doubts and queries. It was really helpful to all the participants who actively participated in panel discussion.  

Tezpur being the old city the delegates were taken to various parks of the city where all the delegates enjoyed. The praise and worship under Mr. Peter Sanga and Prashant Khakhalary was very much appreciated, where the songs of different languages were sung and taught. The cultural Show was the time to express various ethnic dance and celebration of life. Mr. Prashant Khakhalari was the incharge and did very well to entertain the participants and local people. Group song competition was led by Mr. Peter Sanga and Bible Quiz was led by Ms Rose Mary Nag who is also the Diocesan Youth Secretary. The youth expressed their satisfaction and requested that this event should be held every year. Various youth related issues were also discussed in the meeting.  The Festival came to an end with a valedictory address by Rev. Michael Herenz followed by a cultural presentation.

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