HISTORY OF BAZAR LOCAL

Establishment of the Church: They originally fellowshiped at Rahsiveng, but as membership grew, a desire to branch out arose. Coincidentally, Pu Lalruata wanted to sell his house at Kikawn hill, and they purchased it for Rs. 1,500. They wished to occupy it immediately, deliberating on April 10, 1967. Letters were submitted to ensure smooth transition, and separate worship services began on April 16, 1967. The purchased house was also inaugurated as the church building on this day. Pu Rohnuna served as the Chairman for the service, and Pu Zaitinrema was the speaker.

The leaders/ministers at the time of branching out were: Rohnuna, Lalzuala, Biaksanga, Pakunga, Khawma, Lalzuithanga, Zaitinrema, Saithanga, Lalzuithanga, Lalruata, Siadova, Lalbuaia, and Nl. Siamliani.

There were about 45 members, and on July 23, 1967, Circle Pastor J. Laltluanga formed the Church Board at the residence of Pu Thanglina as follows:
Elders: Elder Khawma, Elder Lalzuala, Elder Biaksanga, and Elder Rohnuna.

Early Leaders: Chairman : Elder Rohnuna (1967)
Vice Chairman : Elder V. Biaksanga (1967)
Secretary : Bro. C. Lalbuaia (1967)
Asst Secretary : Elder PC. Pakunga (1967)
Treasurer : Lalzuala (1967)
Fin. Secretary : Bro C. Thangchhuana (1967)

ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHURCH BUILDING: 1. Pu Lalruata's house was initially used as the church building. It was a bamboo structure measuring 24x12 feet.
2. In 1986, it was rebuilt with thatch roofing. (The land was also transferred in the name of the Church under Misc Pass No.4 of 1968, Area 50x60 ft).
3. In 1983, it was rebuilt with corrugated iron sheet roofing, measuring 48x36 feet.
4. It was rebuilt again as an Assam Type structure with RCC framework.
5. It was constructed as an RCC Building. The following were appointed as Office Bearers of the Building Committee:
Chairman : Evan R. Kawlthuama
Secretary : Elder H. Ramfanzava
Treasurer : Elder K. Lalsawmliana

For the church construction, six lakhs rupees (Rs. 6 lakhs) was borrowed from Apex Bank. The total amount spent on building the church was Rs. 13,10,301.00. The construction period lasted from 1.1.2005 to 13.10.2007. Rev. R. Lalrinsanga, General Superintendent of UPC (NEI), inaugurated the church building.

Present Status: Bazar Local currently has 283 members (2025 report). There are 3 License Holders, 1 Bible Woman, 4 Elders, 3 Sr. Elders, and 7 Church Workers.

Church Leaders for 2025-2026: Chairman : Evan H. Ramfanzauva
Secretary : Evan. RVL. Chhuana
Treasurer : C.W. S. Lalrinsanga
Statistician : C.W. J. Lalremruata