ON this day, May 31,
2026, Thangkhal Baptist Church (TBC) Delhi is deeply blessed to observe Mission
Sunday together. When we talk about “mission”, we are not just using a church
buzzword; we are diving into the very heartbeat of God. The English word
originates from the Latin missio, which literally means “a
sending”. At its core, the Bible reveals a God who sends out of pure love. We
see this beautifully in John 20:21, where Jesus tells his followers, “As the
Father has sent me, so I send you”. This is further anchored in the famous
Great Commission of Matthew 28:19, where Christ explicitly commands us to “Go
therefore and make disciples of all nations”. This sending isn’t a modern
invention; it is the foundational movement of the Christian faith.
If we look back at the
early Church in the New Testament, we see ordinary people carrying out this
extraordinary calling. The very first mission workers weren’t professional
clergy in grand buildings, they were everyday believers transformed by grace.
The Apostle Paul, travelling across the Mediterranean to plant communities, and
Barnabas, whose very name means “son of encouragement”, were pioneers who risked
everything to share the good news. They walked thousands of miles, faced
intense hardships, and crossed deep cultural divides just to tell people about
the love of Jesus. They showed us that mission is inherently relational, local,
and deeply personal. It is about stepping out of our comfort zones to meet
people exactly where they are.
As a community, we stand
on the shoulders of modern-day pioneers who understood this call just as
clearly. Forty-four years ago, during the first Thangkhal Christian Association
(TCA) Conference held from March 5 to 7, 1982, at Ngoiphai village, a vital
vision was born. On March 7, 1982, the Education and Mission Board of TCA
was officially formed. We remember with deep gratitude the torchbearer members
who laid our foundations: Pastor Thongzathang (Zomun) as Chairman, Mr. T.
Nenghau (T.Khajang) as Recording Secretary, alongside Elder Khansuankhai,
Evangelist Khaikhanthang, and Mr. Haukhanpau, all from M. Tanglian. Their
courage and faith decades ago created the paths we walk today in Delhi,
reminding us that every great move of God begins with a few obedient hearts
willing to say “yes” to the sending.
In today’s fast-paced,
often fragmented world, being a believer means translating this rich history
into daily action. We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus right where
we live, work, and study, showing kindness and integrity in a world that is
desperately searching for genuine hope. For our Mission Department today, the
focus must shift toward holistic ministry: meeting both the spiritual and
practical needs of our community, especially supporting the education of the
next generation and caring for the vulnerable. Mission Sunday reminds us that
we do not just support missions with our resources; we are the mission. Let us
step into tomorrow ready to be sent, loving our neighbours and carrying the
light of Christ into every dark corner of our world.
~ TBCD NEWSLETTER | MISSION SUNDAY [30.05.2026]
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