Tag: Manuni

Christmas at DIS Hostel

Every year, our hostellers look forward to the Christmas season, not just for the chance to go home but also for the precious memories that will be formed at the hostel. This year was no exception, and just before we reached December, the campus was already glowing with beautiful lights that only the hostellers get to enjoy after darkness falls each night.

On the 2nd December, we enjoyed our annual Advent programme at the hostel, which for the past few years has consisted of a candlelit variety show, a candlelit dinner and a bonfire. The kids worked very hard and everything was a great and memorable success. They were also excited to see former wardens Joe and Gabriel, who came to join in the fun.

A few videos from this occasion can be viewed on our school Youtube account:

The next day, the entire hostel along with the principal and his family attended the Advent ‘Christmas Carol’ programme organised by the Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship (LEFI) at the YMA Hall in Khatla. We were thankful to Pastor Emmanuel for inviting us. The whole event was very enjoyable and we were especially proud of our hostellers for their two items, including a beautiful nativity play and a choir performance.

Class X hostellers remain a little longer than the others due to their exams. This gave them the chance to experience an entirely new worship context, thanks to the kind invitation of Pastor Emmanuel again. They attended a special multilingual and multicultural Christmas service at the compound of the Headquarters of the 23rd Sector of the Assam Rifles (Khatla) and once again presented a special item. Our teacher, Miss Manuni (C Lalnunpuii) also sang at both of Pastor Emmanuel’s events. It was a great honour to be invited to spend time with them.

The little church on the compound was started by Pastor Emmanuel himself and has grown over the past few years after he first started with an informal fellowship of about five Christians. It is a privilege to be part of his ministry and we are also thankful for the tokens of appreciation and expressions of hospitality through lunch that he extended to us on both occasions.

2017 has been a year to remember, and we sincerely wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Nativity Play
Bonfire
Choir

Bhutan Mission Trip Report

Almost every year, a group of Class IX students gets the chance to visit Bhutan for a ‘mission trip’ experience. Today, the group of 2016 presented their report to the school during morning devotion. 18 students and three teachers had visited Bhutan from the 12th to the 21st December, travelling by bus and train.

In Bhutan, they spent time at the town of Phuntsholing and the capital Thimphu. They visited many of the tourist hotspots and sites of historic and religious interest, especially in and around Paro, including the Tiger’s Nest. For many of the students, it was their first exposure to Buddhist places of worship and sacred sites, so it was a rare chance to learn about Buddhist culture. As a Christian group, they were able to spend time privately in prayer together.

They met and had fellowship with some of the local Christians in Bhutan, and were fortunate to be present at the monthly gathering of Mizo Christians. Miss Manuni and Isaac of Class IX both sang solos and everyone was blessed by the chance to gather together and share a meal. Near the border with Bhutan they also attended an ICI church service in Jaigaon where they had a chance to participate and spend time with the isolated Christians there.

The group had a wonderful time together and have many stories to tell. We are thankful to Miss Thatei, Miss Chhanpuii and Miss Manuni for guiding them so well.

Bhutan mission trip
Bhutan Mission Trip
Mission Trip to Bhutan

Miss Manuni Album Release

Our very own Class IV teacher, Miss Manuni, is none other than C. Lalnunpuii, known throughout Mizoram for her ministry in gospel singing. In a recent trip to Wales to participate in the Pray for the World ministry convention, ‘Praise for the World’, she released a new album entitled ‘Reflection of Faith’. The new album contains nine music videos of English praise songs, newly recorded by Manuni. Today she ‘re-released’ the album for the school community, receiving an enthusiastic response.

See the following articles in Vanglaini for further details: About the album, and about Manuni’s trip.