ZOMI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, DELHI

Brief History of Zomi Christian Fellowship Delhi

1982 - The first Fellowship was held on 27th February at 9^th Canning Lane under the leadership of Pu V. Dongzathang(Chairman), Pu Suakzathang(Co-ordinator), Pu H. Vungzamuan(Secretary), Nu Manzam, Nu Pari and Nu Chingpi. Tv. Ginlallian would also look after the youth and Children Sunday School sections.

1983 - The Fellowship members increased manifold and having the necessity to have a formal executives, election for the Fellowship executives was held on March 13.

1984 - The first Hundamna Camp was held from January 19-22 with Rev. Lalngaisang and Rev T. Pumzathang as main speakers.

1985 - The name 9th Canning Lane Fellowship was changed to Zomi Fellowship on August 17.

1986 - First issue of Fellowship news, which is circulated every Sunday till today, was circulated on November 1 with Mr. Ngulkhanzam as Editor, Mr. Hemkhopau as Assistant Editor and Mr. Nengdoupau as Circulation Manager.

1988 - On August 20 Zomi Fellowship was further changed to ZOMI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.

1990 - From August 5 Zomi Christian Fellowship started worship service every Sunday at Free Church, Parliament Street.

1996 - The first issue of Zomi Bulletin was published on October 6.

1997 - On Febuary 9 Children Sunday School was started. In March Zomi Bulletin was changed to Zomi Christian International. And in October ZOMI HYMN BOOK was printed.

1998 - Rev. Langkhanthang was appointed as the first full-time pastor of the Fellowship.

1999 - Rev. Maylawmthang was invited as a Visiting Pastor for the Fellowship. The Fellowship bought a brand new Computer (P-IV). Zomi Christian Fellowship Delhi was registered under the Registration of Society, Government of India.

2000 - A computer Inkjet Printer was bought. Rev. Langkhanthang left us to USA for his further studies. In the latter part of the year Rev. Khup Za Go was appointed as a full-time pastor of the Fellowship.

2001 - During March the Fellowship started supported a missionary who is also working under IEM (Indian Evangelical Mission). The first ZCF supported missionary was Mr & Mrs Dinesh Patel, C/o M.M. Math Orchid House, St. Mary Road, Mt. Abu, Rajasthan.

2003 - The missionary work of the Fellowship was further extended by supporting Evan Totong of Care and Concern Ministry, Delhi.

2005 - 1. Missionary Board of the Fellowship was established on January 19 with Pu Thang Za Khen as Chairman, Pa Gin Chin Lam as Secretary and Mr Zam Khan Sang as Treasurer.

2. On April our beloved Pastor Rev. Khup Za Go met an accident and left us for his Heavenly abode. Evan Thawng Khan Lian was invited to look after the Fellowship until the time the Fellowship have a full-time pastor.

3. In the latter part of the year Rev. GK Joshua Samte was appointed as a full-time pastor of the Fellowship.

2006- 1. The missionary work was further extended and Evan Sompal who was working under Care & Concern Ministry was supported by the Fellowship.

2. In the latter part of the year Rev. KC Thomas of Punjab was also supported by the Fellowship. He was the fourth missionary to be supported by the Fellowship. The Mission Board of the Fellowship aim and determined to support a minimum of 5 (Five) missionaries before Silver Jubilee of the Fellowship.

3. The 100th day Anniversay of the Fasting Prayer, which was held every Sunday morning, was held one Sunday morning by praising and glorifying the name of our Heavenly Father.

4. Chirag Delhi Prayer Cell was formed by the Pastor and Chairman of the Fellowship.

5. Bethel Prayer House was inaugurated by the Pastor at Munirka, New Delhi.

2007 - 1. Silver Jubilee Committee was formed for the glorious celebration of the Fellowship’s 25th Year on February 27, and a target budget of Rs. 4 Lakh was projected for the various Departments of the Fellowship and several fund raising projects were undertaken.

2. Music & Sound System were updated by purchasing a new PSR-1100 Yamaha Keyboard, Speakers, microphones, mixer, and other useful equipments.

3. Under the initiative and leadership of Pa G. SwanZaLian, Chairman ZCF Delhi and some youth members ZCF Praise & Worship team was formed.

4. Membership for the Fellowship was renewed/fresh registration was undertaken with Rs 5/- per head as registration fee. At the end of the current year there are more than 400 registered members under the Fellowship.

5. The target Budget for ZCF Delhi including Silver Jubilee Budget was projected to be Rs. 7,20,000/-.

6. On New Year Day the year 2007 was declared by the Fellowship as “GAM LAK KUM”(Josh. 13:1)

7. On 30/01/07 Nu Niangpi Singson was supported by the Fellowship. Thus the target of the Mission Board to support 5 missionaries before Silver Jubilee was fulfilled. Glory be to God.

8. ZCF Couple Seminar was organized by the Ladies Department during 09-10^th November, 2007. Pi Rem-I and Rev. Thangkholian from HIM (Here I Am) Ministry were the Resource Persons. Theme: Psalm 137:1

9.       ZCF’s One Day Outing Programme at Suraj Kunj, Haryana on November, 24.

2008

1.       Theme of the Year  2008 ‘ Year of Witnessing’

2.       ZCF Hundamna Camp 2008 was held from 2^nd to 4^th October, 2008. Evan Lang Do Khup and his team i.e, Khitui Gospel Team is the speaker.

2.       ZCF Official website www.zcfdelhi.org was formally launched and dedicated to the Lord by the Pastor Rev. G.K. Joshuo Samte.

3.       Four new Prayer Cells were formed and held prayer meeting continuously at (1) Gurgaon [every Tuesday], Noida [Every Tuesday] and Safdarjung Area [Every Friday] and, Palam Village [Every Saturday].

4.       ZCF, Delhi Library was started functioning at the residence of Pastor. New Computer HP-Laser Printer was purchased.

6.       The 50^th Marriage Anniversary of Mr & Mrs Pa Thang Za Khen was celebrated on 05/04/2009.

7.       Christmas and New Year was celebrated at Community Centre, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.

8.       Donated Rs.11,986/- to the Committee on Mautaam Famine Aid(COMFA)

9.       The 10^th Anniversary of the Youth Department of ZCF, Delhi was celebrated on September, 28, 2008. In commemoration of the occasion a Souvenir was released by Pu Philip Thanglienmang, DANICS.

10.     ZCF Youth ICON 2008 was held on December, 7, 2008 at Free Church, Parliament Street. Miss Cing Lun Mang was crowned the coveted ZCF Youth ICON2008.

11.     The Fellowship continued to support five Missionaries as a partner with others organisation.

12.     The Targeted Estimate Budget of Rs. 9,47,935.00 was achieved. Praise the Lord for his abundant blessing.

2009

1.       Theme of the Year 2009 ‘ Year of Prosperity’ -3John 2.

2.       The total Budget estimate for the 2009 is Rs.15,14,569.25

3.       Contributed Rs.10,000/- for Celebration of 25^th Year Silver Jubilee of ZCF, Guwahati.

4.       ZCF Youth ICON 2009 is proposed to be organised by Youth Department.

5.       Project ‘ZCF Mission Field’ by 2010.

1.   The Chairman and Secretaries

ZCF Former Advisers

Vice Chairman and Joint Secretaries