The
works of God towards Southern part of Manipur, the Watkin Roberts
brought good news of God planted the seeds of gospel in the hearts of
peoples first at Senvon was traced back the Origin and foundation of
Missions towards 14 tribes in the southern part of Manipur. (1) ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENTS OF PRESBYTERY: The
historic journey gospel to Manipur. The permit to cross the Manipur
borders was officially granted by the Maharaja of Manipur and Colonel.
J. Shakespeare, the political agent of Manipur. Moreover, Roberts ask
again for permission to settle and work with some Lushai Teachers at
Senvon. As it was said, "some villagers who had never seen such a tall, Whiteman, were afraid and hide themselves outside the village"
(Nengzachin 1974, 3). Three students were committed their lives for
this great task like Apostle Paul. They were namely; "Savawma, Vanzika,
and Thangchingpuia" were Mizo natives, studying under Dr. Peter Fraser. 1 (A) The Spreading of the gospel and difficulties faced by Missions: During
the time when the southern peoples heard the good news from Watkin
Roberts, Welsh Missionary. There was the great, "Famine" and the
following years, "there was the second World War". Thousands of native
Christians were labor for the war. The Evangelist and Pastors were not
highly educated and lack of Biblical knowledge. Roulngul writes,
"Though the Evangelists lack Biblical knowledge, they visited the
people in their homes and their Places. In some places they were beaten
up and some were even tortured" (Roulngul, 1982, 15) .The evangelist
were not paid workers, but voluntarily service. So far, No particular
name has been given for this mission. (B) The Problem within the Missions: The first Presbytery of this mission was named, "Thado kuki pioneer Mission" on 26 December 1914;
With R Dara Chairman and Taisena Secretary. Taisena calculated that by
1914 the Christian population under (TKPM) would be around 1,000
(Taisena 1949, 3)."When there is progress in the work of god the enemies is not rest".
The Thado Kuki pioneer mission faced difficulties and oppositions such
as problems from local non- Christians, other missions, and from within
the mission itself. (2) OPPOSITION FROM NON- CHRISTIAN: As
resolved in the first presbytery at senvon, all Christian refused to
observe the village sacrifice. When the Christians refused to observed
Sacrifices, the Chief and authority took as a challenge to their
authority and there was greatly persecuted, when they start new
building for Church, the chief of the village object to it so much
again and went to the spot, took a big bamboo and bit the people
working who refused to leave!. (3) OPPOSITION FROM OTHER MISSIONS: The
conflicts between William Pettigrew and Watkin Roberts will be the main
issues. The American Baptist missions had been started their missionary
work in Manipur even Robert started two year earlier. When Pettigrew
heard Christianity came through the southern part of Manipur he
protested against to the British government especially to the
Government of Manipur. As a result, the Manipur president of the state
durbar and Political agent .J.Shakespeare objected Roberts work in
Manipur. (Singh.1991). The Assam Governor setup the case to the British
Parliament and the British Government gave religious freedom to its
people. As a result; The Thado Kuki pioneers Mission and the American Baptist Mission boundary was made at Loklai River near in S. Kotlian, Churachandpur district. Some Christian's were migrated to Burma, Mizoram and Assam after their house had been destroyed. (Roulngul, 1982, 47). (4) PROBLEM WITHIN THE MISSION: This
problems concern finance within the mission. The Thado Kuki pioneer
mission was changed newly into North East India General Mission (NEIGM)
in the year 1919. A good amounts of funds was raised in order to solved
the financial problems through Roberts; but the Evangelist and workers
did not get 6 month salary and the matter was inform to the Americans
and the British council. In fact, Roberts invested the funds,
"Pine&Co" Company in order to get intention to earn some interest;
it could not jeopardize the Mission
at all. (Nengzachin 1974, 9). After along tussle as to who should get
the name, "NEIGM" the court decided in favor of the Coleman group or
Pettigrew. As a result, Roberts and Dohnuna started a new mission named
Indo Burma Pioneer Mission later they name Independent church of
India. (Sela, 1984, 41). This problem was from 1928 until 1930 (Khamkam 1998, 19).
works of God towards Southern part of Manipur, the Watkin Roberts
brought good news of God planted the seeds of gospel in the hearts of
peoples first at Senvon was traced back the Origin and foundation of
Missions towards 14 tribes in the southern part of Manipur. (1) ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENTS OF PRESBYTERY: The
historic journey gospel to Manipur. The permit to cross the Manipur
borders was officially granted by the Maharaja of Manipur and Colonel.
J. Shakespeare, the political agent of Manipur. Moreover, Roberts ask
again for permission to settle and work with some Lushai Teachers at
Senvon. As it was said, "some villagers who had never seen such a tall, Whiteman, were afraid and hide themselves outside the village"
(Nengzachin 1974, 3). Three students were committed their lives for
this great task like Apostle Paul. They were namely; "Savawma, Vanzika,
and Thangchingpuia" were Mizo natives, studying under Dr. Peter Fraser. 1 (A) The Spreading of the gospel and difficulties faced by Missions: During
the time when the southern peoples heard the good news from Watkin
Roberts, Welsh Missionary. There was the great, "Famine" and the
following years, "there was the second World War". Thousands of native
Christians were labor for the war. The Evangelist and Pastors were not
highly educated and lack of Biblical knowledge. Roulngul writes,
"Though the Evangelists lack Biblical knowledge, they visited the
people in their homes and their Places. In some places they were beaten
up and some were even tortured" (Roulngul, 1982, 15) .The evangelist
were not paid workers, but voluntarily service. So far, No particular
name has been given for this mission. (B) The Problem within the Missions: The first Presbytery of this mission was named, "Thado kuki pioneer Mission" on 26 December 1914;
With R Dara Chairman and Taisena Secretary. Taisena calculated that by
1914 the Christian population under (TKPM) would be around 1,000
(Taisena 1949, 3)."When there is progress in the work of god the enemies is not rest".
The Thado Kuki pioneer mission faced difficulties and oppositions such
as problems from local non- Christians, other missions, and from within
the mission itself. (2) OPPOSITION FROM NON- CHRISTIAN: As
resolved in the first presbytery at senvon, all Christian refused to
observe the village sacrifice. When the Christians refused to observed
Sacrifices, the Chief and authority took as a challenge to their
authority and there was greatly persecuted, when they start new
building for Church, the chief of the village object to it so much
again and went to the spot, took a big bamboo and bit the people
working who refused to leave!. (3) OPPOSITION FROM OTHER MISSIONS: The
conflicts between William Pettigrew and Watkin Roberts will be the main
issues. The American Baptist missions had been started their missionary
work in Manipur even Robert started two year earlier. When Pettigrew
heard Christianity came through the southern part of Manipur he
protested against to the British government especially to the
Government of Manipur. As a result, the Manipur president of the state
durbar and Political agent .J.Shakespeare objected Roberts work in
Manipur. (Singh.1991). The Assam Governor setup the case to the British
Parliament and the British Government gave religious freedom to its
people. As a result; The Thado Kuki pioneers Mission and the American Baptist Mission boundary was made at Loklai River near in S. Kotlian, Churachandpur district. Some Christian's were migrated to Burma, Mizoram and Assam after their house had been destroyed. (Roulngul, 1982, 47). (4) PROBLEM WITHIN THE MISSION: This
problems concern finance within the mission. The Thado Kuki pioneer
mission was changed newly into North East India General Mission (NEIGM)
in the year 1919. A good amounts of funds was raised in order to solved
the financial problems through Roberts; but the Evangelist and workers
did not get 6 month salary and the matter was inform to the Americans
and the British council. In fact, Roberts invested the funds,
"Pine&Co" Company in order to get intention to earn some interest;
it could not jeopardize the Mission
at all. (Nengzachin 1974, 9). After along tussle as to who should get
the name, "NEIGM" the court decided in favor of the Coleman group or
Pettigrew. As a result, Roberts and Dohnuna started a new mission named
Indo Burma Pioneer Mission later they name Independent church of
India. (Sela, 1984, 41). This problem was from 1928 until 1930 (Khamkam 1998, 19).
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