The entire capital was filled with excitement on the occasion of Christmas. Christian believers celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus with enthusiasm, zeal and devotion. As soon as Lord Jesus was born at 12 o’clock in the night, there was joy all around. Worship took place in churches. A lot of fireworks were done on this occasion. Earlier on Sunday evening, a crowd gathered in the markets of Purulia Road and other Christian dominated areas for last minute shopping. Manger, decoration material, Santa Claus, colorful balloons and Christmas tree were purchased extensively. Arsa, Nimki and cakes were also available. As the cold Sunday evening grew darker, the warmth of Christmas also increased. Churches started glowing with colorful lights. The manger and Christmas tree built in front of the churches remained the center of attraction among the children. As soon as ten o’clock at night the bells started ringing for the midnight church service. During the church service, religious leaders announced the good news of the birth of baby Jesus.
Today is the day of joy..
Carol service was held in the evening of 24th December at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Bahubazar. Many Christmas songs were sung in it. ‘Come near, you believers, let’s rejoice..’, ‘O Bethlehem, this small village looks so deserted..’, ‘When the shepherds used to protect the flock at night..’, Blessed night, blessed night..’, ‘All the stars were shining. In the sky above..’, ‘O people of Christ, rejoice..’, ‘The day of joy has come today..’, ‘Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, King Emmanuel is born..’, ‘Today a child There was collective singing of ‘He is born, who is the king of the world..’ and ‘Listen, the messenger assembly sings Jai to the child King Christ..’. Along with this, Bible was also read. Those who read the Bible included Apoorva, Tirkey, Evangeline David, Anisha Kerketta, Supriya Tirkey, Abhishek Rahul Pardhiya, Amrit Anand Dhan, Priya Nagduar, Shubhanjali Bhengraj. Rev. Mansidh Odeya read the gospel.
The glory of the Lord has shone upon us all: Bishop Baske
Speaking at the midnight communion service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Bahubazar, Bishop Bibi Baske of CNI Chhotanagpur Diocese said that Isaiah saw a great light and announced that a child is born to us, a son has been given to us. It was certain that God would break the darkness of Satan with the birth of His Son in human flesh to a virgin woman in a lonely, dark, still place in Bethlehem. As an outsider looking in, how helpless and weak this child in the manger of Bethlehem looks. It was all in God’s eternal plan. God did not send any victorious warrior from above. He sends the child born and He gave His own son to become a great light. Are we still living in dark days, dark times, dark thoughts? But we do not need to be afraid, to be afraid, to be afraid of our sins, of dying, or of anything in all creation. The glory of God has shone upon all of us. The victory has been won, because Jesus was born for us all, lived for us all, died for us and rose from the grave for us all. The angel declares Him to be what He is: Christ, the Savior.
The coming of the Lord brought the message of love to the world: Rev. Bhengra
The Holy Night service of JIEL Church was held at Christ Church, Main Road. In this Rev. Anup Jolly Bhengra said that we are celebrating the birthday of Jesus. People in the world have been most influenced by his life, because his arrival brought the message of love to this world. The Son of the Creator of the world took human form. For this he chose a family which was financially weak. The parents he chose were righteous in the eyes of God. He belonged to the most prestigious family of Israel, the family of King David. On one hand he was financially poor, but belonged to a prestigious family. This shows that being poor or having a large family does not matter, but their being righteous does. God sent His Son, chose a family and gave His Son to Mary and Joseph. Similarly, God has revealed himself in our lives also. Those who accept them in their lives, allow God’s will to be fulfilled in their lives, let us also let this happen in our lives. The worship service was led by Rev. Nishant Gudiya. The second service was led by Rev. Nishant Gudiya. Bishop Seemant Tirkey gave the message.
Birth festival is the result of God’s love: Bishop Kujur
Bishop Nistar Kujur delivered the message at the holy night service of NWGEL Church. In the liturgy held at Christ Church Main Road, he said that the birth festival is the result of God’s love. God expressed his love for us through his Son. Because through him he forgives our sins. Make us your children. But we do not attain salvation naturally. We are not children of God by nature. It is only by being united with God through Jesus that we become His children completely. He said that Maryam was from Dawood family. That’s why the angel Gabriel says to Mary, O Mary, do not be afraid, because God has favored you. The worship ceremony was conducted by Rev. Jesus Nazarene Minz.