LUANGMUAL SECTION HISTORY AND RECORDS

It was decided that instead of posting a separate Pastor immediately, Rev. PR. Dawla, District Mission Director, would oversee Luangmual Section for the remaining period of 1999.

It was resolved that the new Section be inaugurated on April 1, 1999, with an inaugural service held on Sunday, April 4, 1999 at Luangmual Church led by District leaders, and Section leaders to be appointed by the Section Board at the earliest convenience.

On April 6, 1999, the leadership of the new Luangmual Section was formed at Luangmual Local UPC Church. District Superintendent Rev. Chalchhunga attended, while designated Section Pastor Rev. PR. Dawla chaired the session. Elder JF. Malsawma of Luangmual recorded the minutes, with Elder Hrangthantluanga (Luangmual), Elder Hrangchungnunga (Lunglawn Zaia Veng), and Bro. Hruaikhawma present. In this first formation meeting, Elder Thanghrima of Luangmual Local was elected as Section Secretary/Treasurer. The Section Missions Department, Section Pentecostal Youth Department (PYD), Section Ladies Auxiliary Department (LAD), and Section Sunday School Department were established immediately, while the Section Pentecostal Children Department (PCD) was formed later on January 8, 2009 along with the 2009–2010 leadership.

From the establishment of Luangmual Section until now, God has blessed us with seven (7) dedicated Section Pastors who deeply love the Section. We are also privileged and thankful to have had many committed Section Office Bearers (Secretaries and Treasurers) who sacrificed their time and energy. Since inception, our Section has maintained systematic financial management and budgets up to the present year (2025), distributing Tithing and Rice Offerings (Buhfaitham) targets received from the District to various Locals according to their capacities. Furthermore, to maintain financial integrity, the Treasurer accounts have been audited twice annually since 1999, and comprehensive Section guidelines were printed in booklet form in 2020 and remain in active use today.

Here is an overview of former leaders, key initiatives, and notable events of Luangmual Section:

1. LEADERSHIP

The following are all former Section Pastors and Section Office Bearers.

Section Pastors:

Section Secretaries:

Section Treasurers:

2. PASTOR QUARTERS

The 1st UPC Luangmual Section Board (Resolution No. 4) held at Luangmual Local Church decided to pursue a site for the Pastor Quarters, appointing Rev. PR. Dawla (Section Pastor), Elder Thanghrima (Secretary/Treasurer), Elder Hrangthantluanga (Chairman, Luangmual Local), and Elder JF. Malsawma (Secretary/Treasurer, Luangmual Local). A Quarters Target of Rs. 7,500 was set for 1999, distributed among Luangmual (Rs. 2,000), Lunglawn (Rs. 1,500), Thangte (Rs. 1,000), Vaisam (Rs. 500), Section LAD (Rs. 1,500), and Section PYD (Rs. 1,000). Ministers contributed an initial Rs. 100 each towards this target.

In 2000, another Quarters Target of Rs. 15,000 was set across Locals. The committee reported purchasing a land plot (16m x 23m) near the 2nd Bn. MAP Luangmual for Rs. 45,000, approved in the 2nd Section Board on December 3, 1999. On January 14, 2000, the 3rd Section Board approved constructing a 36ft x 16ft Quarters and constituted the first Building Board.

Subsequently, the 1st Luangmual Section Conference (Resolution No. 1) separated the Secretary and Treasurer roles for the Building Board, appointing Elder LH. Vanlalawia as Secretary.

Through the efforts of the Building Board and contributions from local churches, the quarters was completed. Occupancy began on October 6, 2000, followed by a dedication service on October 7, 2000 attended by local ministers and section department leaders. Remaining construction debts, electrical connection costs, and door installations were cleared through target contributions and individual board member donations of Rs. 50 each.

Due to lack of main road access and distance from the church building, the 35th Section Board on June 11, 2005 decided to seek a new location, appointing Rev. C. Zohmingliana, Rev. Lianhranga, and Elder R. Lalrumliana to inspect potential sites. After persistent follow-ups—including three trips to Aizawl by Section Pastor Rev. C. Zohmingliana to meet the Chief Minister and State Ministers—area MLA Pu S. Laldingliana officially handed over the current PWD Chowkidar Quarters site on November 9, 2009 in the presence of local VC and YMA leaders.

Construction of the new Quarters began promptly. Rev. C. Zohmingliana laid the foundation stone on November 18, 2009, accompanied by a section-wide voluntary work day (hnatlang). The District contributed Rs. 2,15,000 alongside roofing materials. Rev. C. Zohmingliana managed construction while Section Secretary Elder H. Rohmingliana assisted. Total expenditure reached Rs. 3,00,000. Construction was finished in April 2010, and District Superintendent Rev. R. Lalrosanga dedicated the building on April 23, 2010. Incoming Pastor Rev. C. Hmingthanfala moved in upon arrival on April 28, 2010.

Further improvements continued under successive leadership. From 2011 to 2023, annual Quarters budgets were maintained to upgrade facilities. Annual allocated budget amounts include:

On June 29, 2012, the 78th Section Board approved constructing a guest room under the quarters, utilizing a Rs. 15,000 grant from the District combined with section funds to build brick walls. In 2015, the 16th Section Conference approved an extension project, which was completed with an additional Rs. 1,50,000 grant from the 187th District Board in December 2016. On July 18, 2008, the Section Church and LAD jointly donated an inverter worth Rs. 16,000 for the quarters.

3. SECTION CONFERENCE VENUES

Following the establishment of Luangmual Section in 1999, annual Section Conferences began in 2000. Conference Report booklets have been published annually since 2014.

Key milestone conferences include:

• 1st Section Conference: Held at Luangmual Local on February 3-6, 2000.
• 25th Section Conference: Held at Luangmual Local on February 9-11, 2024.

4. VAISAM FIELD

The 10th Luangmual Section Conference (Resolution No. 1) held at Lunglawn Zaia Veng on February 14, 2009 resolved to employ a Section Evangelist stationed at Vaisam, covering Chithar, Thangpui, and Vaisam. Funding was raised via appeals across local churches.

On April 25, 2009, the 59th Section Board selected Bro. T. Zahmingliana (Luangmual Local) from three candidates, starting his service on May 1, 2009.

In 2010, the District Mission Department officially adopted Vaisam as a Home Missions Field, taking over salary expenses while continuing worker placement.

In early 2011, Evan. L. Hmingsanga (Rangte) was posted to Vaisam. The District Mission Department purchased land from Pu Vanhnuaialha for Rs. 10,000 to construct quarters. In 2013, during Evan. Muanpuia Colney's tenure, a new Evangelist Quarters was constructed through section-wide fundraising and voluntary labor, serving as a missionary residence to this day.

Missionaries Stationed at Vaisam:

The Section expresses deep gratitude to all missionaries who served at Vaisam for their dedicated labor and love for the Vaisam church.

6. MINISTRIES & OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Since its inception, Luangmual Section has undertaken diverse spiritual and social initiatives within and outside the Section, including financial campaigns, leadership seminars, revival crusades, and charitable outreach. Key highlights include:

1. On April 13, 2002, a leadership seminar was conducted at Luangmual Local for Section/Local office bearers and church workers, with the District Superintendent as Resource Person.
2. On June 17-25, 2006, a Section Crusade was held at Lunglawn Zaia Veng Church with Sister Mary Lalnunsangi (Sesawng) as speaker. Healing prayer sessions were conducted at Evan. F. Khualluta's residence.
3. On July 26 - August 16, 2007, a Crusade was held at Vaisam with Sister Vanlalrawni as speaker. Four individuals received baptism in Jesus' name during this outreach.
4. In October 2007, as part of the NEI Gospel Campaign, Section teams conducted mission visits to Vaisam and Thangte.
5. In 2009, the Section donated Rs. 500 to aid the Christian Education Centre (CEC) School.
6. In 2010, the Section contributed Rs. 12,000 toward the General Headquarters Office building fund.
7. In 2011, an accounting guidebook compiled by Elder Lalrochhara Sailo (Luangmual) was published for local church treasurers.
8. The Section contributed Rs. 3,500 to sponsor 2 orphan children in 2012, and Rs. 8,500 to ASC Home in 2014.
9. On May 24-26, 2013, a tri-section joint revival gathering was held at Sertlangpui.
10. In 2017, financial assistance of Rs. 2,000 was provided to Bro. C. Lalfakzuala (Vaisam) following a house fire.
11. In 2017, Rs. 2,000 was granted to support the Section PYD Choir.
12. On May 29, 2017, a Section Crusade was held at Chithar with Section Pastor Rev. B. Kamliana as speaker.
13. On May 6, 2018, special appeals were organized across Luangmual, Lunglawn Zaia Veng, and Thangte locals to assist Vaisam Local in church building construction.
14. On August 29, 2018, a formal citation was presented to Rev. T. Zahmingliana upon his ordination as Pastor from within the Section.
15. Starting April 3, 2019, a Crusade was conducted at Sethlun Local with Evan. F. Lalsanglura as speaker.
16. On April 11, 2021, a leadership seminar on "Responsibilities of Leaders" was held at Thangte Local for elders and church workers, led by Section Pastor Rev. Lalbiakdika Chawhte.
17. In 2021, relief aid was collected across locals and distributed to refugees, comprising:
    • 6 bags of children's clothing
    • 7 bags of adult clothing
    • 2 bags of bedding/blankets
    • 1 bag of kitchenware
    • 50 bags of rice, lentils, and provisions
    • Rs. 8,300 in cash assistance
18. In 2021, the Section provided Rs. 2,000 to support ongoing outreach by the Section Missions Department at Thangpui.