A brief history of the writer

The writer was born to Mr. Letmang Haokip and Mrs. Veilam Haokip at Hengkapkot village, Henglep Sub - Division in Churachandpur District of Manipur State, North-East India. The grandparents of the writer died without accepting Jesus Christ. When the early missionaries came to Manipur South district they pursued them to be Christian but they refused their request. Fortunately, in 1982 the writer's parents became Christian by accepting Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

The Writer has seven sisters and he is the only survival son of the family out of four brothers who died at their tender age before the family became Christian, Both the writer's parents were uneducated so they wanted their only son to be educated and to become someone in the future. So they sought for a good and a well - established Institution for the future of their son, later, in the year 1979, the parents of the writer found Bethany Christian High School situated at Churachandpur town, Manipur suitable for their son's education. He studied in the said school from nursery standard to standard - X (ten) till the year 1988. The writer later on copmpleted his graduation from Churachandpur College,under Manipur University, Manipur.

It was in the year 1983, the beginning of the month, that the writer read the book called " Jesus is coming soon " in his own dialect. In that book there were many questions of which some of them are- Where will you spend your eternity ? - Heaven or Hell, if you die just now. Will you be taken or left when Jesus come with his angels in the air to take all those who are born again? All these questions made him afraid to die. From that time onward the writer started praying for salvation to God to open a way for him to be saved and to escape the burning hell.

That time the writer was reading in standard five. And one day there was an announcement that there would be an Evangelistic camp for classes six to ten in the School for a period of five days in the month of October 1983. The writer then approached the Headmistress of the school, Mrs. Hathoi Buansing to allow him to join the School Evangelistic camp as he was only in standard five. Permission was then granted. As the camp started, on the first and the second night the speaker requested the campers who were not born again to come forward to receive Jesus Christ as one's personal Saviour. The writer at that time was ashamed of himself to stand up and join the counselling class even though he knew that Jesus loves him and gave him a golden chance to accept Him. In the third night, the speaker again requested the campers to stand up and join counselling-class and to accept Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. The writer still did not stand up but he was restless and uncomfortable. After the end of the meeting, the writer decided not to go to bed till he accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

At last, the writer went to counselling-class at around 9:20 P. M. to 9:30 P. M. on 23rd October 1983 and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour by faith. God spoke to the writer through the following verse of the Bible - Revelation 3:20 " Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hears my voice, and opens the door, I will come into him, and will sup with, and he with me. " The writer was now firm that even if Jesus comes at any time or in death he will go to heaven. The writer then took baptism after being born again on the 11th November, 1984 inside Bethany Campus in a water tank from Pastor Ch. Nabachandra Singh after reading out the Bible passages from the book of Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:3 & 4, Acts 2:41 & 42, and Mark 16 : 16.

There was Vacation Bible School (VBS) that the School conducted for the students in 1986. The subject was the lives of the missionaries who devoted themselves and surrendered their lives for the causes of the perishing souls to be saved from a particular country or people. And God used the missionaries mightily to be a blessing channel for that country and nation or tribe. For example, David Living Stone for Africa; William Carey for India and so on.

The writer also was challenged and touched very much by the lives of missionaries who sacrificed their lives for the causes of the lost human being especially for their souls. As D. L. Moody the ex-shoe salesman and free-lance religious worker rightly stated as: " The world has yet to see what God can do with one man wholly committed to Him. " So the writer also committed wholly for the whole world evangelization and to save souls for the Glory of God alone in 1986 in Vacation Bible School conducted in the School Campus for the first time. The writer firmly believes that if a man has constant faith and willingness and surrenders to God to be instrumental for God's purpose, God counts him worthy to be instrumental to save the perishing souls in his life.

The writer was spiritually nourished in the following camps held inside Bethany Campus.

They are:

• First Camp - 1983 Theme: "Choose life" Deuteronomy 30:19
• Second Camp - 1984 Theme: "Grow on unto maturity" Hebrews 6:1
• Third Camp - 1985 Theme: "Look unto me and be ye saved" Isaiah 45:22
• Fourth Camp - 1986 Theme: "Go ye therefore" Matthew 28:19
• Fifth Camp - 1987 Theme: "For to me to live is Christ" Philippians 1:21
• Sixth Camp - 1988 Theme: "Regions Beyond" 2 Corinthians 10:16

B. ORIGIN

The writer was appearing High School Leaving Certificate examination under Board of Secondary Education, Manipur in the year 1998. After having appeared the examination, he wished to tour the whole Manipur to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ while waiting for the result of the said examination. The writer practically wishes to fulfill the words of God written in the book of Acts 1:8 which is given below:

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy
Ghost is come upon you : and ye shall be
Witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in
all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the
uttermost part of the earth. "

The writer started preaching first in Henglep area and Loktak project area. Here the Pastor of the church said,

"You are the first Kuki to preach in our Naga
Church which is the Laimanai Baptist Church,"

Then in Moirang area, Bishnupur area, Imphal area, and Thoubal area. The writer then tried to obtain permission from Manipur Baptist Convention (MBC) through the Executive Secretary to tour among brothers and sisters of Naga inhabited areas namely - Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Senapati and Chandel but unfortunately for that present moment the permission was refused as the writer was too young to tour alone.

The then Youth Secretary ( MBC ) of that time was Rev. S. Prim Vaiphei who took care of the writer and allowed him to halt the night with him inside the Manipur Baptist Convention campus ( MBC ). Before retiring to bed, Rev. S. Prim Vaiphei showed the writer all the snapshots ( photos ), pictures, materials etc. of the Holy Lands (Bible Lands) such as the exact birth place of Jesus - Bethlehem, Golgotha-place of skull (Calvary mount), Gethsemane garden, the living words of God - 'the Bible.' From the day the writer's father saw the said painting of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ . To him it will be glorious and worthy to be a Christian who'd be taken up gloriously in the air with trumpets by the Angels with all the glory of God. So, it is worthy to be a believers in Christ. The writer's father was benefited lots from seeing the paintings which blessed him more than hearing the word of God many times in the Chruch.

So, the writer thinks seriously with the vision, what God had given him especially for his father and all those who are illiterate and for people who are dull of hearing again and again. The writer is thus prompted to start this Agape Christian Museum Centre which is an urgent need of the hour for illiterates, old people, non-christians, educated non-christians to educate them through paintings, picturing and illustration of God's words beginning from Genesis to Revelation.

As the Lord gave a vision for Agape Christian Museum Centre in 1988 to the writer , the writer then prayed silently or in secret to Almighty God from this time onward till 1992. Then from 1993 to 1996 the writer publicly and openly started campaigning prayer request widely from church to church and area by area for the establishment of Agape Christian Museum Centre. Also several meetings were often conducted for setting up Agape Christian Museum Centre in a concrete form.

In 1993 the writer joined Young Partner plan of "Jesus Calls" ministry by offerirng Rs. 1000/- ( Rupees One thousand Only) to God and prayer warriors are praying constantly for Agape Christian Museum Centre till today. The Ningthi Area Youth Prayer Fellowship(YPF) has included the works of Agape Christian Museum Centre in their prayer items since 1994 till today. Pastor Ngamjahen Haokip dedicated the vision of ACMC to God's powerful hand after reading some portions from the book of Matthew 6:33, 34 and Matthew 7:7 on the 11th October 1994 along with the ACMC's pamphlet .

All India Christian Leaders Seminar was held in New Delhi from 19th to 23rd October, 1994. The writer also attended this seminar and during the session he distributed ACMC's pamphlet and memorandum along with prayer request personally to more than seventy Christian leaders. And in the name of Jesus, Agape Christian Museum Centre presented four traditional shawls to Rev. and Dr. John Osteen of Lakewood Church (USA) and his companions. He also presented one traditional shawl each to Dr. P. G. Vargis and one brother from Kenya during the All India Christian Leaders Seminar. Since then, encouragement letters, gospel magazines, gospel video cassettes and prayer letters have been pouring in from them till the day.

After a number of fasting prayers held at the prayer mountain, Churachandpur district Manipur the work was then started. And on the 3rd june 1995, Pastor Jamkhogin had a prayer and along with seventeen well wishers and friends lent their helping hands and ACMC got Registered on the 14th June, 1995 from the State Government of Manipur. The General Secretary of Evangelical Congregational Church of India (ECCI), Rev. Doujapao Haokip, on 24th June 1995 dedicated this Registration Number to God's powerful hand and prayed for His blessings. Since then, Patron members, life members and prayer partners (warriors) are increasing in support of ACMC.

The writer went to Mizoram in 1995 to seek co-operation and prayer support from brothers and sisters of Mizoram and for research works. He also went upto Tamu in Myanmar (Burma) for prayer campaign in 1996.

The writer also faced many hardships and difficulties before the opening of the ACMC office. It was in 1996, one night that he experienced one of the hardest experiences while working hard for the establishment of ACMC. He even wished so much to be taken upto heaven and forgetting about these hard works and difficulties (being unable to concretise or materialise the vision immediately).

Between 1996 to 2000 a number of prayer campaigns and meetings were held at different places in Manipur. The proceedings of the meetings recorded are presented in the followings as below.

THE FIRST MEETING OF AGAPE CHRISTIAN MUSEUM CENTRE:

The first meeting of Agape Christian Museum Centre (ACMC) was held on the 30th March, 1996 (Saturday) at Synod Hall, IB Road, Churachandpur , Manipur (NEI) in which about one hundred and seven persons from different Christian Organisations attended the meeting.

The meeting conductor Prof. L. S. Gangte read out the programme which was followed by an opening prayer from Rev. K. Ranjit Meitei and the programme was started. A wel-come song - "AMAZING GRACE" from students of Dinwiddie Bible College, Churachandpur, then followed it.

The welcome song was followed by a speech from Mrs. Hathoi Buansing, Secretary-Founder - Bethany Christian College. At the very beginning of her speech she thanked the founder president of ACMC for his effort to establish such a project. She spoke about the importance of Christian Museum in which she said that people can see and learn many good things through Christian Museum. She also said that "one thousand words is equal to one picture. " She stressed the importance of Christian Museum by quoting a portion from the book of proverbs 29:18 which says;

"Where there is no vision, the people perish. "

And that children, illiterate persons and unbelievers could come to Christ Through Christian Museum. She described how the founder president accepted Jesus Christ and how he responded His call. She wished ACMC to be successful after relating the museum she had visited in United States of America. She said that God's work done in God's way never lacked provisions (by William Carey). She also said that out of nothing if a man wishes to venture, then God would surely bless him abundantly. She said that God's wealth is like a wealth locked-up in a store-room. Only persons with this key will get the wealth. She also said that though the writer has this vision, he alone cannot prosper. Viz - a -Vis this, she requested different church leaders to extend their helping hands towards the construction of Agape Christian Museum Centre building. She concluded her speech with a word of prayer.

It was then followed by a special number from Grace Bible College, Churachandpur. They presented a song called "WAY TO CALVARY. " ( Calvary Lampi ). This special number was then followed by a speech from the founder president of Agape Christian Museum Centre (the writer). He described how he came to the Lord and dedicated himself to work in the vine-yard of God, how he began to have the burden to establish Agape Christian Museum. He said that nothing is possible without prayer. He also related how ACMC had started its works. He thanked all the audiences and ended his speech.

This speech was followed by a special number from Bethany Christain College, Churachandpur. They presented a song called " Wonderful Grace of Jesus ".

It was then followed by dedication of ACMC's Patron Membership Form and its' profile by Rev. Douzapao Haokip, General Secretary, ECCI in which he said that if we work with Jesus Christ, we must have a bigger plan for God's kingdom. He said that, " Museum means for preserving the past for the present and the present for the future. " He also reiterated that Museum is not just to preserve the pictures but which should rather act as a living message to change the lives of many people. He announced his hopes towards the successful running of the Agape Christian Museum Centre. He then had a prayer and dedicated the PATRON MEMBERSHIP FORM AND IT'S PROFILE to the powerful hands of God.

The dedication was then followed by a speech from Rev. G. Khamkam, the Principal of Grace Bible College, Churachandpur. He thanked God because he could attend the meeting in spite of many difficulties. He also shared his deep sense of feelings towards the establishment of Agape Christian Museum Centre. He wished ACMC to be successful and then ended his speech. A special number then followed it from Emmanuel Bible Institute, Churachandpur. They presented a song called
"LORD! HOW SAD MY LIFE IS. "

This was then followed by a speech from Rev. Father Ginkhosei of Donbosco High School, Churachandpur. He said that, " Though we are of different denominations, our God is the same that is Jesus Christ. " He also said that we are not worshipping the picture but it makes us realize the existence of God and helps us to be more practical. He expressed his belief about ACMC to be the footprint of God. He said that if we alone cannot venture, we have to ask the help of God. He wished God's blessings for the successful running of the Agape Christian Museum Centre. He also extended his heartfelt gratitude to the office bearers of ACMC and initiators for the construction of ACMC building and then ended his speech.

The conductor Prof. L. S. Gangte took up a short period of time. He said that the meeting was not a programme of merry making but a medium to realise our responsibilities to extend God's kingdom through ACMC. He also said that if we live, we must live purposefully. He said, "we should try to leave our foot prints for the coming generations and then closed his speech."

Rev. Dr. Soson Gangte, then had a benedictory prayer and the meeting came to a close.

THE SECOND MEETING OF AGAPE CHRISTIAN MUSEUM CENTRE:

The second meeting of Agape Christian Museum Centre chaired by Prof. L. S. Gangte was held on the 7th June 1996 (Friday), at Evangelical Christian Association Central Church, Agape Avenue, Hill-Town, Churachandpur, Manipur ( North-East India ). The meeting was attended by more than two hundred (200) individuals from different organisations.

The meeting condctor Prof. L. S. Gangte after reading out the items of the programmes invited Evangelist M. Vimo Singh to have invocation prayer and then the programme was started. It was then followed by a special number from Mongjang Action Team. They presented a song called " Veuvin Vannoi Leiset hi" ( Behold ! The scene of the World ).

This item was then followed by a speech from Rev. Laldawngliana - Executive Secretary, Tuithaphai Presbytery. Prior to his speech he thanked the founder president for inviting him to attend the second meeting of ACMC.

He also thanked the conductor and all the Reverends present on the same day. He related the importance of Museums through his visits to some of the museums situated at Calcutta and some other places. He said that through museum we are in the world of the past which can make us feel the presence of Christ Jesus. He reiterated that through this Christian Museum we can know that Christ is living in this world. He also said that if we can erect Christian Museum Centre in Manipur, then the people living in the surrounding areas and worldwide will feel the presence of Christ and we will know more about the background of Christian doctrine. The real meaning of the parable which Jesus Christ related to His disciples can be grasped through Christian Museum. He expressed his hopes that Christian Museum would be very meaningful to all for evangelism and for growth of Christian faith. He wished God's abundant blessings upon the construction of ACMC building and ended his speech with a word of prayer.

This item was followed by a special number from Fellowship of New Life Baptist Churches Action Team. They presented a song called "Paate giel tiem un" (Oh! Elders, examine yourselves). Briefing of ACMC then followed. It was taken up by the founder president of ACMC (the writer). He read out a portion from the book of I Corinthians 1:25-31 and explained the context of prayer guideline booklet. He explained how he responded the call of God. He said that out of nothing God will provide us all the requirements to build up Agape Christian Museum Centre which he said is his faith and belief. He also explained about the ACMC awards to be given to the first ten Patron members, those who donate a sum of Rs. One crore and above, and those who take extraordinary efforts in the construction of the ACMC building. He then ended his speech after giving Glory and Praises to God Almighty.

It was then followed by a special number from brother Daniel Gangte. He presented a song called "WALKING IN THE LIGHT. " The dedication of Prayer Guideline and Prayer Partner form then followed. It was taken up by Rev. Douzapao Haokip, General Secretary of Evangelical Congregational Church of India (ECCI). He read out a portion from the book of Acts 22:19 and related how Paul had the vision so that he had to go on though there might have been many obstructions. Paul said that he had to go and none could stop him. Rev. Douzapao also said that if we work together with Jesus we must have a bigger plan. He said that the success of ACMC depends on the prayer partners. He then dedicated prayer guidelines and Prayer partner forms to God's powerful hand in prayer.

This dedication programme was then followed by a special number from Miss. Boishi of Kholmun Village. The name of the song presented by her is "God wants your youthful days. "

It was then followed by an encouragement speech from Dr. Rev. Soson Gangte ,he extended his greetings to all those present there and said that ACMC is a big project and one person cannot take it up alone. In this regard he challenged the supporters, prayer partners and all those present to take active part in making the project successful. He quoted that "Seeing is Believing. " He also said that unity will help us build ACMC. He also said that prayer is a form of worship addressed to the Father directly in the name of Jesus. He said that prayerlessness is a sin before God. He said that if we sow in tears we will reap with songs of joys. ( Psalm. 126 : 6 ).

It was then followed by a speech from Pu. Seithang Doungel after reading out a portion from the book of I Corinthians and said that because of lack of will we will become a waste. He said that though Mr. Lhunkhohao has started the Project, it belongs to the Public. He said that prayers should always be the first and we should have a constant prayer. He sought the co-operation of all to take initiative in the construction of ACMC building and ended his speech.

It was then followed by a special number from Mr. Lallenthang. This was followed by sharing from Evangelist Seiboi Kipgen. He spoke on "The Powers of Prayers. " He read out the book of Matthew 21:21-22 and had a prayer in tears. He talked about the life history of Daniel how he could had that much intimation with God. He said that even a servant can bring Glory to God. He also said that there will be so many obstructions on the way to success, but we should not be daunted by these trials. He said that Daniel never forgot to say his daily prayers and still went to his prayer room when he came to know that he would be thrown into the Lion's den. The speaker questioned ,"Is there any non-Christian finding Jesus Christ through you?" Because of the prayer of Daniel the King became restless. Likewise, because of the Writer's vision many of us may become restless. And it was because of Daniel's prayer that the then King could proclaim Daniel's God to be the true and only God. God wants everyone to live a life of purity. He said that "born again" family is a Christian literature house. He also said that "What you are speaks louder than what you say. " Daniel prayed through out his life. The Evangelist said that this ACMC does not belong to Mr. Lhunkhohao (its founder) but belongs to God. He related the powers of prayer by saying that God can even block the Atom-bomb from falling because of prayers.

·The key to please God's heart is only through prayer. Whenever we have problem we should take to God in prayer rather than getting ourselves involved in the problem. Prayer changes the lives of many people, it brings into existence what had not existed before. After challenging the congregation to take part as prayer partners for the construction of ACMC building Evan. Seiboi closed his speech with a word of prayer. The sharing was then followed by a special number from "Lhangzol Action Team" and the meeting came to a close after Elder Thozam had a closing prayer.

THE THIRD MEEING OF AGAPE CHRISTIAN MUSEUM CENTRE

The third meeting of Agape Christian Museum Centre-Cum- Love Dinner chaired by Prof. L. S. Gangte was held on the 24th November 1996 at Synod Hall, Churchandpur, Manipur after an interlude of five months. Prof. L. S. Gangte extended his warm greetings to all the individuals present on the occasion. He then expressed his gratitudes to the Founder President of ACMC and his colleagues. He also stressed the importance of Christian Museum for a while and appreciated the Founder President for dedicating his life to work in the Vine yard of God.

Rev. B. Lalhnuna, Senior Executive Secretary Manipur Presbyterian Synod then took his time saying that he was one of the most fortunate individuals for getti e day. Mr. T. Samte said that this endeavor is the first of its kind in India. In his speech he also said that the endeavor of Broder Lhunkhohao will surely be successful and fruitful for God's glory as he honours his aged father who begot and supported him. Mr. Samte also admired and appreciated the attitudes of Brother Lhunkhohao for honouring and respecting all the gathered Reverends, Pastors, Mission Workers, Distinguished Public Leaders and VIPs. Because of all these factors he hopes and trusts that God will Surely bless his vision by structuring ACMC building for his Glory alone. He also included in his speech that it would be very glorious if Christian Museum can be completed as soon as possible. He said that it would be Marvellous to visit Christian Museum on the Eve of Easter Sunday, birthday, holidays and sometimes on Christmas' Eve, thereby getting ourselves revived with God's words. He also said that Museum materials are composed of local and outside materials such as making the replicas of old Church buildings and storing them inside the Museum Centre and those of outside materials will consist of events occurring within Palestine, Isreal, Egypt, etc. He wished God's enormous blessings upon this project and stepped down the podium.

Rev. Lamkhohen of Tuinom Khopi then concluded the meeting with a word of prayer after which a grand Dinner Party followed the Scene.

THE FOURTH MEETING OF AGAPE CHISTIAN MUSEUM CENTRE

The Office space measuring 33 x 12 and 1/2 feet ( 412 and 1/2 square feet) was rented and use for the initial stage with 5 Photos from Isreal donated by Rev. S. Prim Vaiphei along with 3 paintings- The Second Coming, Burning Hell, Believers Crown and the Heart of Man pictures ( Lesson 1 to 10) donated by Uncle Mung Buansing.

The fourth meeting-cum-Inauguration of ACMC's Office was held on the 7th January 1997 at Craft Development Centre near Bethany Christian College Gate.

Prof. L. S. Gangte once again chaired the meeting. He addressed the congregation for a while and then handed over the Inauguration Programme to Rev. Douzapao Haokip, General Secretary of Evangelical Congregational Church of India.

Rev. Douzapao then read out a portion from the book of Acts 26:18-32 and stated the following lines to inaugurate the Office "I, Rev. Douzapao Haokip in the name of the father, the son and holy Spirit have opened this Office on this day of the 7th January 1997 for the Extension of God's Kingdom. " He then offered a prayer and thus the Inauguration part came to an end.

The Meeting inside the Office then followed it. After extending a warm Welcome to the Congregation, the Conductor then read out the programme and the items started. This was followed by invocation prayer offered by Shri Yamkhomang-Head Master of I. N. A. School, Manipur.

Welcome Address then followed. Mrs. Hathoi Buansing Founder and Secretary of Bethany Christian College, Churachandpur-Manipur, India, presented it.

She welcomed and thanked all the audiences present on the occasion. In her speech she also added that a step has to be set to start a real journey.

A special number then followed this from Miss Mary Neneo and sister from Bethany Christian college. Sharing was then taken up by Rev. Douzapao Haokip in which he said that the vision is so marvelous that the Founder President has put the public's mind in a restless state and made the public lost in the world of Agape Christian Museum Centre. He said that the project is so big so that a simple man won't dare to venture it. He also added that if we have Jesus Christ as our partner in our works or undertakings we must have a bigger plan because Faith is the only element which can bring into existence what was not before. The beginning of ACMC can take place anywhere with the help of well wishers. Anyone can also donate his or her building for the same purpose when God Speaks to him or her. He appreciated the activities of the Founder President for having made friends world-wide through ACMC. He also announced the stand of the Founder President by saying that he has many prayer partners praying day and night. He also reiterated that the interest of the Founder President has grown from zero volume to Maximum volume. He wished God's blessings for the successful running of ACMC so that whoever comes to visit the Museum will return receiving God's enormous blessings. He then ended his speech.

This was then followed by a song from Gospel Action Team. The gap was then bridged by exhortation speech, the first being taken up by Pu Seithang of Bijang. He expressed his hopes that ACMC will become a center for all types of individuals irrespective of denominations to pray together. He said that lack of will is the retarding factor in the process of the progress of the work. He said that Christian Museum will be for all and urged all the individuals present to take part as prayer partners and then he ended his speech.

The next exhortation speech was heard from Pu Jamkholun Touthang of Bijang. He pledged to take part as a prayer partner for the complete success of ACMC. He said that he will always be free to help ACMC in any situation.

An exhortation was also heard from Mr. T. Yamkhomang Haokip. He quoted a portion from the book of Matthew 7:7 and said that he had been praying for the growth of ACMC.

Elder Th. B. Thangzagou, Organiser, " All Christian Evangelical Prayer Fellow-ship", Churachandpur, Manipur, India, also presented an exhortation speech in which he said that he would uphold ACMC in his prayer.

The conductor then expressed his firm belief that ACMC will surely be successful and be blessed. A brief speech was then taken up by Bro. Lhunkhohao Haokip, the founder president of ACMC. He related the beginnings of his vision how he had started the project and came to this position. He then introduced some of the Advisers present on that day. He expressed his faith in God to the public and rested his hopes on them for the successful completion of ACMC's Ministry. Thanking all the audiences present and the ushers he ended his speech.

This speech was then followed by "Mass Prayer" and it was concluded by pastor Limjathang of Molnom. The meeting then came to a close.

THE FIFTH MEETING OF AGAPE CHRISTIAN MUSEUM CENTRE:

The fifth meeting of agape Christian Museum Centre was held at Bethany Christian College Campus to release and dedicate ACMC News letter. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Seichon Thangeo. To begin the releasing programme, the conductor asked the congregation to sing together "His Name is Wonderful" as the opening song and the opening prayer was offered by Mr. Mangneo of Moreh town.

It was then followed by a speech from Bro. Lhunkhohao Haokip, the founder president of Agape Christian Museum Centre. In his speech he said that the making of ACMC News is the result of the joint effort of all the supporters. The main theme of introducing of this News is to mobilise and nourish the people spiritually and thus leading the needy people to the path of the cross. He then ended the speech. The News letter was then released and dedicated to the powerful hands of God by Mrs. Hathoi Buansing, founder Secretary of Bethany Christian College.

This was again followed by a report from the founder President as regard to the souls saved through this project, how and why it was formed and a little about his part and what motivated him to start this project. He also expressed his gratitude towards his fellow helpers and prayer partners in the making and successful working of ACMC for the extension of God's Kingdom.

The meeting was ended with mass prayer, concluded by Mrs. Hathoi Buansing after which refreshment was served to all the individuals present on the occasion meanwhile short choruses were sung.

THE SIXTH MEETING OF AGAPE CHRISTIAN MUSEUM CENTRE:

In the sixth meeting there was a Gospel Concert-cum-Christian video show at Bethany Christian College Campus on the 4th May, 1997 which was arranged by Agape Christian Museum Centre.

The following artists who turned up willingly in the name of God and for His Glory alone to make the concert successful were:

1. Brother Ahen Chongloi of Haijang (Kangpokpi)

2. Mr. And Mrs. Asat of Chahsat Avenue, Imphal

3. Miss Lhingboi Mate of Urangpat

4. David and friends of Churachandpur

5. The Bethanians

6. Miss Lhingneo Kipgen of Bolzol Village

7. Miss Thethem and Lalam of T. Champhai

They presented us melodious gospel songs after which two cassettes namely Jesus of Nazareth and Lakewood Church (USA) were screened and seventeen individuals accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour on that day after counseling. Rev. T. Janglhun, Executive Secretary of Evangelical Churches Association, had dedication programme. Also Dr. B. Kamzamung, the Principal of Bethany Christian College had a speech on "The Importance of Gospel Songs" and following his speech some youths have pledged to sing only gospel songs.

This was followed by mass prayer and the programme came to a close successfully with thousands of viewers present in the concert, Halleluiah!

THE SEVENTH MEETING-CUM-INAUGURATION OF ACMC'S EXHIBITION SHOW:

The seventh Meeting-cum-Inauguration of ACMC's Exhibition Show was held at Old Lambulane Baptist Church, Imphal Manipur on the 31st August 1997. Mr. Paosei Haokip, Chairman of Baptist Youth Fellowship, Old Lambulane Baptist Church, chaired the meeting.

At the outset the conductor extended his gratitude to the congregation for their presence in the occasion and thanked God for this opportunity. He then read out the items of the programme and requested Rev. T. Jamthang to offer an invocation prayer after which the programme was started.

It was a welcome song presented by Maranatha Kids Club (MKC) of Old Lambulane Baptist Church. They presented a song called "Shine Jesus Shine. " This wel-come song was then followed by wel-come address delivered by Pastor Paolun Haokip of Old Lambulane Baptist Church. He expressed his gratitude to all the individuals present on that occasion and extended his warm wel-come. He thanked God for His goodness upon mankind in the midst of war and strife. He read out a portion from the book of I John 1:1-6. He then expressed his feelings towards the need of Christian Museum in the midst of different races.

This item was then followed by a group song from Baptist Youth Fellowship. Another group song was also presente\d by " Gospel For Asia Bible Students. They presented a song in Manipuri dialect called Probhuna Eibu Ngaiduna Leiri ( The Lord keeps Waiting for Me) This was followed by a speech from Mr. Chongpu Kipgen. He shared on a topic called " The Need of Christian Museum and Co-operation. " He thanked good for being privilege to speak on this day of ACMC's Exhibition Inauguration Programme. He also thank the Founder President of ACMC for inviting him to speak on this occasion. At the outset, he said that he had never seen any Christian Museum before. He referred a portion from the book of Gospel John 20:24-28 in which he said that the words of the Bible are inspired by God and the writers did not write any of the books according to their wishes. The final Authority is God Himself who inspired them to write. The facts about God's words were revealed to the prophets. He said that even those who did not belief God by hearing could believe by seeing the realities of Christ's sufferings through pictures, monuments, etc. as in the case of Thomas. He said, we Christians are unlucky to have no materials for consolidating our faith. He also said that King Nebuchadnezzar's faith was refreshed and consolidated by Daniel's God when he saw Daniel 's friends-Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego walking in the lake of fire unhurt.

The materials kept inside the Museum which are related to God are of great help to consolidate our faith in the Bible . Our faith is reinforced when we see things preserved in the Museum which are related to Christ's sufferings and His Promises . Our faith in God can be strengthened with Visual aids. He said that Christian Museum is one way of awakening the Unbelievers. He then ended his speech and stepped down the podium.

This speech was then followed by distribution of Certificates - cum -Prayer for all the recipients which was taken up by Rev. Vumkho Lhouvum . He read out some portions from the book of I corinthians3:6-8 and St. John 4:35-37 which says :-

"That every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor."

He then gave away ACMC's Certificates of Honour and Blessings "to Patron Members , Advisers and Prayer Partners. He then had a blessing prayer for all the recipients and ended his time .

This was then followed by a speech from Mr. Khaikholen in which he said that ACMC got started after facing lots of hardships and trials standing on its way of progress. He said that he had very little faith about its beginning but by God's grace it has come up to this stage. He therefore urged the people to extend their helping hands so that ACMC will take a better shape than before. With this he ended his speech .

It was then a speech from Rev. Ngamzahen in which he said that he was the first person to pray for its beginning . He related how the Founder President was in need of prayers when it was just taking shape . He announced his happiness to see ACMC growing in this shape. He also said that he still upholds ACMC in his prayers and expressed his hope that ACMC will surely attain a stage of maturity with the prayer support of the Public.

This was then followed by a speech from Mr. Kampu Singsit " gifted artist " working in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF ), Langjing Imphal . He said that he once underwent a very serious operation when he had no ray of hope to be alive again. So he had a pledge to serve God if He brings him back to normalcy. He also said that the founder President of ACMC one day came to him and requested him to paint the pictures of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ , Crucifixion of Christ, The Five Growns in New heaven and Earth . He said that he could not refuse his request as he realised the pledge he had made to God during his sickness. Since then he said he has been involved in this project from the time of its inception. He said, I am happy to learn that some people have accepted the Lord Jesus as their personal Saviour after seeing the pictures of Christ sufferings and promises drawn and kept in the office of ACMC. He requested all the members present to pray for him so that he will continue to work for Christ by fully utilising his talent for God's glory. He then thanked all the members present and stepped down the dais.

It was then a speech from Rev. S. Prim Vaiphei M. Th, Co-Ordinator, Gospel for Asia. He said that he did his M. Th in USA-California "Fuller Theological Seminary" in the year 1978 and 1979. He also related about his tour to Israel in the year 1979 when he visited the actual birth place of Jesus, Jerusalem, Calvary etc. which moved him to shed tears when he saw the exact places of Christ's sufferings and stay during His time on Earth. He continued,

"I then brought out the snap - shots of all these places and when I was preserving it in my home a boy named Lhunkhohao Haokip visited my home in the year 1988 and I showed him all these photographs. After seeing all these pictures he began to have a burden for saving the perishing souls through pictures related to Christ's sufferings and promises. As I have also benefited lots, I hope his vision will also be beneficial to many individuals. Let us therefore uphold his vision in our prayers in addition to extending our helping hands so that this project will be established at all places of the world where the gospel is still unreached. "

With these few words he ended his speech and stepped down the podium.

It was then followed by vote of thanks from Mr. Lhunkhohao Haokip, the founder President of ACMC. He extended his gratitude to all the Advisers, Patron members and Prayer partners. He then thanked all the individuals present on the occasion for sparing their valuable time in attending this meeting by shunning all their important engagements. This was then followed by Mass Prayer for the growth of ACMC which was concluded by Deacon Ngamsei.

Then came the Inauguration of ACMC's Exhibition Centre. It was led by Rev. T. Jamthang. He read out a portion from the book of Colossians 1:15-20 and then inaugurated the Exhibition Centre in prayer. The meeting as a whoke then came to a close and it was followed by a light refreshment.

THE EIGHT MEETING-CUM-THE 15TH SPIRITUAL BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF BROTHER LHUNKHOHAO HAOKIP:

The 8th Meeting-cum-The 15th Spiritual Birth Anniversary of Bro. Lhunkhohao Haokip was graced by dear and near ones in Christ Jesus at Old Lambulane Baptist Church, Jail Road Imphal on the 23rd October, 1997.

Pastor Paolun of Old Lambulane Baptist Church chaired the occasion. He read out a portion from the book of Psalms 116:22. A hymn was then sung and the programme was opened with a word of prayer by Rev. S. N. Gangte.

Time was then given to Bro. Lhunkhohao Haokip. At the very outset he thanked God for having led him in all spheres of his works for the past 15 years since his acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal saviour on the 23rd October, 1983. He expressed was then followed by a speech from Rev. S. N. Gangte. He narrated about his overseas' study, the museum he had visited. He appreciated the visual aids used for instructing God's words. He said, I was jubilant to hear the news of Agape Christian Museum Centre being established by Bro. Lhunkhohao Haokip. He also thanked him for his kind invitation to grace his spiritual birthday.

The scene was then followed by a speech from Mr. Sebastian Haokip. He appreciated Brother Lhunkhohao for conducting his spiritual birthday by stating that it is far better than observing physical birthdays with stuffs of drinks and sumptuous meals. He said that this type of occasion will draw us nearer to the Almighty God.

The gap was then bridged by a speech from T. Ramkhaning a Naga of Ukhrul District. He said that this kind of ministry is very rare. He appreciated the spirit of Bro. Lhunkhohao Haokip for his vision to establish Agape Christian Museum Centre and also for his noble thought against communal discriminations. He pleaded to all the members present on the occasion to uphold his vision in prayer.

It was then followed by a speech from Brother Ningthoudai a Rongmei Naga of Tamenglong District. He said that Bro. Lhunkhohao is a very peculiar type of person walking with God by faith. He related the experiences he had shared with him when they were together in School. He said, it is really wonderful to celebrate one's spiritual birthday. He wished God's enormous blessings upon his ministry and then stepped down the dais.

It was then followed by a speech from Evangelist Lallensei Kom in which he said that it was the first time for him to come across such ministry used for the propagation of God's wonderful message. He shared the experiences of bringing unbelievers to Christ through ACMC. He wished God's intervention in this ministry of Bro. Lhunkhohao Haokip.

Pastor Stephen Touthang then gave a rhetorical speech. At the very outset of his speech he said that it is a new practice of celebrating one's spiritual birthday when most of the world's citizens are crazy about the cosy physical birthdays. He read out a portion from the book of Proverbs 11:14 and said that having the vision does not mean that the work has been completed. Rather is is the beginning of the journey. He said that guidance and advice from Church Elders and experienced persons are to be valued in the working out of the vision. He also quoted a portion from the book of Proverbs 15:22 and said that the more the number of Advisers the better will be the shape of the vision. He also read out a portion from the book of Philippians 1:6. He said that when God gives a vision to a person, he never shuns it half-way. He said that God will surely recoup the lost vigor contributed in materialising the vision. Faith is the sole factor needed to do the works of God. He said that there can be people who would come on the way to discourage the vision but one has to grip tightly what one has seen. He also reiterated that we are believing the unseen God and also stressed that if we strongly believe in this God, then we will surely be successful in our mission. He wished God's abundant blessings upon the vision of Brother Lhunkhohao Haokip and then ended his speech.

A closing hymn was then sung and the get-together came to a close after mass prayer which was concluded by Pastor Kaikhosei Singson of Khrista Houbung of Old Lambulane, Imphal.

SINCE 16TH JANUARY 1998:

ACMC left Old Lambulane, Imphal on 16th January 1998 towards Kangpokpi Mission Compound. On 18th January 1998 ACMC Exhibition was inaugurated at Missionary Anderson Building at 11:00 A. M. by Pastor Lhoukholal Kipgen, Chaplain Kangpokpi Christian Hospital with 130 individuals present in the occasion. The members of ACMC stayed at Kangpokpi Mission Compuond till December 20, 1998.

Pastor Lhoukholal Kipgen inaugurated ACMC Power House (Prayer Hall) on 7th February 1998 at 7:00 A. M. at New Building, Mission Compound Kangpokpi in the presence of 48 individuals. The purpose was to call God's power and blessings for the people in ACMC's ministry. People from different Churches came to pray shiftwise.

At the following places and dates there was fasting prayer for the firm establishment and expansion of ACMC's ministry:

• At Kholmun Evangelical Churches Association fasting prayer was held on the 19th March, 1998 with 58 prayer partners participating the ceremony. The speakers on that day were : Bro. Osteen and Shri. T. C. S. Doungel. A sum of Rupees one hundred ninety seven and twelve Kgs of rice were received from the praying group.
• At Mission Compound Chapel Hall, fasting prayer were held on 27th March, 1998 with 22 members present in the programme. Mention may be made of Hengbung fasting group who came to participate in this fasting prayer programme.
• At Old Lambulane Baptist Church, Imphal fasting prayer was also held with 10 individuals taking part in it on the 28th March, 1998 led by Pastor Paolun Haokip.
• At Saikul KBC Centre Church, fasting prayer was held on 1st April, 1998 in which the main speaker was Pastor Haopao and more than 20 people joined the programme.

SECOND GOSPEL CONCERT AT KUKI INN:

By God's grace ACMC's second Gospel Concert was held at Kuki-Inn, Imphal on the 9th May, 1998 in which Shri Samuel Jendai a Kabui Naga, Minister of Tribal and Backward Classes graced the function as Chief Guest and the speaker on that day was Rev. David Tongkhoyam. Hundreds of people were touched by the gifted and talented handicapped singers whose names are listed as:

1. Brother Ahen Chongloi with only his left hand played the guitar and presented God's songs.
2. Sister Lhingboi Mate (half-paralysed)
3. Sister Hoithem (blind) and her friend (disfigured)
4. Brother Onkholet Touthang (born blind)God was in fact mightily glorified on that day by the songs presented by the above brothers and sisters.

ACMC Power House for Churachandpur area was inaugurated by Rev. Douzapao Haokip at Molnom Evangelical Churches Association on 1st July 1998 at 7:00 A. M. with 20 people at that moment and thereafter people came in groups from different Church Organisations in turn to call God's power and blessings for the people on this earth through the ministry of ACMC.

1998: A REMARKABLE YEAR FOR THE WRITER:

The writer was convinced to fast and pray for the growth and fulfillments of ACMC's future goals from God. Accordingly he had taken the decision to fast and pray for 10 days starting from 7th July,1998 to 16th July, 1998 to claim God's promises as found in the book of St. Matthew 17:21. God then spoke to the writer after he had finished his fasting prayer for the said 10 days.

A remarkable open air Gospel Meeting were held at nine different places in the history of ACMC as stated below:

1. August 7, 1998 - Kholmun Playground, Churachandpur, Manipur.

2. August 30, 1998 - Zion playground, Molnom Manipur.

3. November 13, 1998 - Motbung Public ground, Sadar Hills Manipur

4. November 14, 1998 - Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi Manipur

5. November 15, 1998 - Saikul Public ground, Saikul manipur

6. November 16, 1998 - Imphal KBC Central Church, New Lambulane, Imphal Manipur

7. November 17, 1998 - Galngam Lentol, Moreh Manipur

8. November 18, 1998 - Pallel KBC Church, Pallel Manipur

9. November 19, 1998 - T. Lailoiphai Public ground, Sugnu Manipur

It was a remarkable history for those individuals who joined these meetings of fasting prayer3. Almighty God who wrought miracles for each one of them will be remembered for ever.

Again, back to Churachandpur from Kangpokpi on 21st December 1998, ACMC was re-opened on 7th January 1999 at Tuibuong, Opposite Petrol Pump by Rev. Douzapao Haokip, General Secretary, Evangelical Congregational Church of India (ECCI) at 7:00 A. M. in the presence of 48 persons. The main speaker for the re-opening was Rev. T. Jamkhothang Haokip. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Paotinlet Khongsai.

Till this date of August 2000 ACMC is being run in the said place in a rented building so as to continue in winning souls.

S u m m a r y:

ACMC was inaugurated at Craft Development Centre near Bethany Christian College gate, Churachandpur Manipur in 1997. Due to ethnic clash It was shifted to Old Lambulane, Imphal then to Kangpokpi and finally back again to Churachandpur. The main purpose of ACMC is soul winning, edification of believers through visual aids, counseling, house campaign, preaching in the church and open air meetings. Several factual records are preserved in ACMC such as samples of stones, leaves, photos, pictures from books and magazines, peculiar vegetables, relics, woods, jordan water, Galilee water etc.