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=== Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) ===
=== Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) ===
Üsou was the first Honorary Youth Director of [[Nagaland Baptist Church Council]] (NBCC) in 1972<ref>[http://www.nbcc.in/history.html#5 A Brief History of Youth Department] www.nbcc.in</ref> and actively participated in the [[Billy Graham]] [[Revival meeting|Crusade]] held in Kohima the same year.<ref>[http://www.billygraham.org/assets/media/pdfs/festivals/BGCrusadeChronology.pdf Billy Graham in Kohima] pdf</ref><ref>[http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/february/38.51.html Billy Graham Kohima Crusade 1972] Christianity Today</ref> He became the ''Liaison Committee'' member of [[Longri Ao#Shillong Accord of 1975|Nagaland Peace Council]]<ref>[http://nagaland.nic.in/profile/history/peace.htm Nagaland Peace Council] "Dawn of Peace in Nagaland": Govt. of Nagaland website</ref> under the aegis of NBCC from 1975 till 2009.<ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2007/09/07/npc-observes-peace-day-1189143503.html NPC observes Peace Day] Rev. Dr. N. Üsou and NPC</ref> He led the [[Naga people|Naga]] [[Choir]] as a [[music Director|Choir Director]] to [[India]] [[Youth for Christ]] convention in 1975 at [[Kolkata]].
Üsou was the first Honorary Youth Director of [[Nagaland Baptist Church Council]] (NBCC) in 1972<ref>[http://www.nbcc.in/history.html#5 A Brief History of Youth Department] www.nbcc.in</ref> and actively participated in the [[Billy Graham]] [[Revival meeting|Crusade]] held in Kohima the same year.<ref>[http://www.billygraham.org/assets/media/pdfs/festivals/BGCrusadeChronology.pdf Billy Graham in Kohima] pdf</ref><ref>[http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/february/38.51.html Billy Graham Kohima Crusade 1972] Christianity Today</ref> He became the ''Liaison Committee'' member of [[Longri Ao#Shillong Accord of 1975|Nagaland Peace Council]]<ref>[http://nagaland.nic.in/profile/history/peace.htm Nagaland Peace Council] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314113027/http://nagaland.nic.in/profile/history/peace.htm |date=14 March 2012 }} "Dawn of Peace in Nagaland": Govt. of Nagaland website</ref> under the aegis of NBCC from 1975 till 2009.<ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2007/09/07/npc-observes-peace-day-1189143503.html NPC observes Peace Day] Rev. Dr. N. Üsou and NPC</ref> He led the [[Naga people|Naga]] [[Choir]] as a [[music Director|Choir Director]] to [[India]] [[Youth for Christ]] convention in 1975 at [[Kolkata]].


Üsou along with other members of Nagaland Peace Council met the then [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Indira Gandhi|Mrs. Indira Gandhi]], and [[Home Minister]], [[Giani Zail Singh|Shri. Giani Zail Singh]], in October 1979 at the [[Prime Minister's Office (India)|Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi]] in connection with peace work in Nagaland.<ref>[http://www.angelfire.com/nm/nagalim/naga_str.htm detail of "NPC" members meeting Mrs. Indira Gandhi] Naga struggle for sovereignty: its past and the probable future</ref> He actively took part in the movement spearheaded by Nagaland Baptist Church Council for total liquor prohibition in Nagaland which finally culminated in the [[Government of Nagaland]] passing the, still widely debated,<ref>[http://in.christiantoday.com/articles/nagaland-church-oppose-review-of-liquor-prohibition/5489.htm Nagaland Church oppose review of liquor prohibition]</ref> Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act (NLTP) in 1989 in the [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly|Nagaland State Legislative Assembly]].<ref>[http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjgyNDM%3D-MigSbl4tLgg%3D Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act 1989(NLTP)] NBCC on total prohibition of liquor</ref>
Üsou along with other members of Nagaland Peace Council met the then [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Indira Gandhi|Mrs. Indira Gandhi]], and [[Home Minister]], [[Giani Zail Singh|Shri. Giani Zail Singh]], in October 1979 at the [[Prime Minister's Office (India)|Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi]] in connection with peace work in Nagaland.<ref>[http://www.angelfire.com/nm/nagalim/naga_str.htm detail of "NPC" members meeting Mrs. Indira Gandhi] Naga struggle for sovereignty: its past and the probable future</ref> He actively took part in the movement spearheaded by Nagaland Baptist Church Council for total liquor prohibition in Nagaland which finally culminated in the [[Government of Nagaland]] passing the, still widely debated,<ref>[http://in.christiantoday.com/articles/nagaland-church-oppose-review-of-liquor-prohibition/5489.htm Nagaland Church oppose review of liquor prohibition]</ref> Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act (NLTP) in 1989 in the [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly|Nagaland State Legislative Assembly]].<ref>[http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjgyNDM%3D-MigSbl4tLgg%3D Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act 1989(NLTP)] NBCC on total prohibition of liquor</ref>


He attended the 16th [[Baptist World Alliance]] Congress at [[Seoul, South Korea]] from 14 to 18 August 1990 and was among the 370 [[Ordained minister]]s from 149 countries to take part in [[Baptism|Mass Baptism]] at the Olympic rowing competition site in [[Misari Regatta]], where 10,000 (ten thousand) candidates received water baptism.<ref>[http://www.bwa-baptist-heritage.org/krm2.htm BWA Congress 1990 at Seoul, South Korea] A Survey of Baptist World Alliance Conversations with other Churches and some implications for Baptist Identity.</ref>
He attended the 16th [[Baptist World Alliance]] Congress at [[Seoul, South Korea]] from 14 to 18 August 1990 and was among the 370 [[Ordained minister]]s from 149 countries to take part in [[Baptism|Mass Baptism]] at the Olympic rowing competition site in [[Misari Regatta]], where 10,000 (ten thousand) candidates received water baptism.<ref>[http://www.bwa-baptist-heritage.org/krm2.htm BWA Congress 1990 at Seoul, South Korea] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218220224/http://www.bwa-baptist-heritage.org/krm2.htm |date=18 February 2011 }} A Survey of Baptist World Alliance Conversations with other Churches and some implications for Baptist Identity.</ref>


=== Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI) ===
=== Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI) ===

Revision as of 17:09, 15 February 2018

Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou
Born
Neiliezhü Üsou

(1941-07-07)7 July 1941
Bharat Jyoti Award
(2000),

International Gold Star Award (2001),

Jawaharlal Nehru Excellence Award (2001)

Neiliezhü Üsou (7 July 1941 – 30 January 2009) was an influential

sermons and involvement with the State Government
.

Early life and education

Neiliezhü Üsou, son of Putsolie Üsou,

Lower Primary School. He came from a Non Christian family but was inspired to become a missionary by witnessing B. I. Anderson, an American Missionary, and his wife playing Piano Accordion during their visit to Nerhema Village Baptist Church in 1951 led by Kenneth Kerhüo. He took water baptism on 13 March 1953, from Rev. Kevizelie.[1]
He joined the
Church Music from 1964 to 1965.[1]

Üsou joined Baptist English School, Kohima as teacher for sometime and married the youngest daughter of Rev. Zhapuzhülie Sekhose, Rüülhou-ü, on 18 December 1965, at the age of 24.

Family

Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou and his wife Rüülhou-ü have seven children: three sons and four daughters.

Christian Ministry
.

Ministry

Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC)

After his theological studies he joined the Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) as Superintendent of Mission Hostel under ABCC from 1966 to 1968 and also in 1971. He also served as Youth Director of ABCC in 1968, 1971 and as Youth Promoter in 1972. He started Nagaland Christian Youth Movement (NCYM) in 1970 and Angami Youth Gospel Team (AYGT) in 1971 as the Director respectively.[3]

The ABCC gave him

license in 1974 and in 1975 he was appointed as Evangelist-at-Large and held the same post till 1977. He was the Vice President of the ABCC during 1987 to 1989.[4]

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC)

Üsou was the first Honorary Youth Director of

Choir Director to India Youth for Christ convention in 1975 at Kolkata
.

Üsou along with other members of Nagaland Peace Council met the then

Shri. Giani Zail Singh, in October 1979 at the Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi in connection with peace work in Nagaland.[10] He actively took part in the movement spearheaded by Nagaland Baptist Church Council for total liquor prohibition in Nagaland which finally culminated in the Government of Nagaland passing the, still widely debated,[11] Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act (NLTP) in 1989 in the Nagaland State Legislative Assembly.[12]

He attended the 16th

Ordained ministers from 149 countries to take part in Mass Baptism at the Olympic rowing competition site in Misari Regatta, where 10,000 (ten thousand) candidates received water baptism.[13]

Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI)

In 1974 he was sent by the

Bible studies
in the evenings.

School of Music

He established the first Government approved institute for

Trinity Guildhall, London.[15]

Ministers’ Hill Baptist Church (MHBC)

Main article: Ministers' Hill Baptist Church

Üsou was installed as full-time

Chief Minister, Shri. Neiphiu Rio. The same evening a musical concert was organized to honour him. He opened the concert singing his favourite song "His Eye Is on the Sparrow". Many local musicians and veteran
singers participated. He was
missionaries
. His dream project "The new church building" was completed and dedicated by him on 22 December 2002.

The Royal British Legion (RBL)

Dr. Üsou served as

Second World War. The slain soldiers of Britain, India and Nagaland are buried in Kohima War Cemetery.[17][18] Every three years the relatives and war survivors from the United Kingdom visit Kohima for memorial services where he conduct these solemn occasions.[19]

He chaired the

OBE, working for reconciliation on 11 November 2002, at Kohima War Cemetery.[20][21]

Music

Apart from his education in Church music, Üsou did Condensed Piano Course from Kolkata in 1972 to equip himself better. He played several

concerts, government functions and Churches.[22]
Üsou was a
theme songs
which are sung by the respective members on appropriate and specific occasions.

Crusades

He conducted several Revival Crusades in Nagaland and was also invited to a number of such crusades and Churches to speak. He was considered to be one of the best

interpreter in Nagaland and has interpreted renowned preachers including Dr. Billy Kim,[23] Dr. Frederick S. Downs and Roger Houstma.[24]
His interpretive skill was marked by speed, accuracy and enthusiasm.

Governmental engagements

Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou closely associated with successive Governments in Nagaland. Some of his notable engagements with the Government are:

Others

Awards and honors

Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou was awarded the prestigious

Glory of India Award (also called Bharat Jyoti Award) on 21 December 2000; International Gold Star Millennium Award and the Jawaharlal Nehru Excellence Award for enriching human life and outstanding attainments on 2 March 2001, by the India International Friendship Society (IIFS) at New Delhi
.

He was conferred

Doctorate in Divinity (D.D)[38] by the International Institute of Church Management (IICM)[39] on 24 August 2002, at Gurukul Theological College, Chennai
.

Works

Üsou researched on

Christmas songs
.

He has compiled a number of song books which are widely used in school assemblies and Revival crusades. His book Elementary Music is used in Nagaland Schools as an externally assessed subject approved by Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE).[41] He also wrote a book on Naga Music, Naga Identity[42] which was published in 2007.

Later years

He fell sick in the first part of 2006 and was admitted to

Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
for follow-up treatment.

Under his dynamic Chairmanship his native village Nerhema Baptist Church successfully celebrated

Mission is having supported two missionaries in China. Soon after, he visited the United States during August 2007 on the invitation by Mt. Gilead Church, Indianapolis and gave sermons in different churches in Indianapolis, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio
.

His family band Üsou’s Instrumental Praise gave a music concert at the State Academy Hall, Kohima on 25 October 2007, under the theme "Transcend" which was attended by the State Chief Minister, his Cabinet colleagues and many well-wishers. Üsou's performance in this concert is seen as his last public performance.

Declining health and death

His health deteriorated and he was once again rushed to Apollo Hospital, New Delhi and in the month of November 2007, he was shifted to

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai for further treatment. For the first time in his entire ministry he was compelled to spend the festive season of Christmas far away from his family and Church. It was during this very critical period that the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) General Secretary, Rev. Zhabu Terhüja, wrote an appeal to all the Nagaland Churches to pray for his health. Prayers of the believers were answered and he came back home stronger and was able to continue serving the Lord by being one of the main speakers during the crucial "Naga Peace Convention"[43] held from 22 to 24 February 2008, at Dimapur
.

Üsou died on 30 January 2009, at Naga Hospital, Kohima.

ABCC, NPC, KBPF, ANBPU and several others.[47]

Legacy

Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial Award for Music

Main article: Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial Award for Music

For his tremendous contribution to the growth of music in Nagaland, an award in Music was instituted and approved by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE).

Urban Development, Nagaland gave away the award as the Chief Guest of the auspicious occasion. This award is given annually and carries a citation, memento and cash money of ₹15,000 (fifteen thousand Indian Rupees).[49]

1st Death Anniversary

His first

death anniversary entitled “A Tribute”: A life time of memories through Music and Testimonial was held on 30 January 2010, at Ministers’ Hill Baptist Church (MHBC) and was attended by family, church leaders, members, friends and well-wishers.[50]

Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Usou Memorial School (RDNUMS)

A pre-school was established and inaugurated on July 27, 2013 by the Chief Minister of Nagaland. [51] It is a play way school providing high quality learning experience and a safe and fun place for learning for young children. The school follows a structured, play based curriculum.

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Neiliezhu Usou's profile "Profile Talk" in the MHBC Youth Quarterly Bulletin "TRAIL" 2005
  2. ^ Dr. Frederick S. Downs
  3. ^ A visionary Church Leader
  4. ^ a b Positions held
  5. ^ A Brief History of Youth Department www.nbcc.in
  6. ^ Billy Graham in Kohima pdf
  7. ^ Billy Graham Kohima Crusade 1972 Christianity Today
  8. ^ Nagaland Peace Council Archived 14 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine "Dawn of Peace in Nagaland": Govt. of Nagaland website
  9. ^ NPC observes Peace Day Rev. Dr. N. Üsou and NPC
  10. ^ detail of "NPC" members meeting Mrs. Indira Gandhi Naga struggle for sovereignty: its past and the probable future
  11. ^ Nagaland Church oppose review of liquor prohibition
  12. ^ Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act 1989(NLTP) NBCC on total prohibition of liquor
  13. ^ BWA Congress 1990 at Seoul, South Korea Archived 18 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine A Survey of Baptist World Alliance Conversations with other Churches and some implications for Baptist Identity.
  14. ^ Neiliezhu Usou, the founding proprietor of School of Music, Kohima nagalim.co.uk
  15. ^ courses offered by SOM, Kohima
  16. ^ Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Nagaland Rev.Dr.Neiliezhü Üsou, Pastor MHBC, 16 June 1998
  17. ^ Kohima War Cemetery Commonwealth War Graves Commission website
  18. ^ Kohima War Cemetery Govt. of Nagaland website
  19. ^ Royal British Legion revisits war memories "Officiating Chaplain Rev. Dr. N. Üsou conducts memorial Service marking the 60th anniversary of the Second World War" Nagalim.NL News retrieved 10/16/2005
  20. ^ Nostalgic Japanese apologize to war dead in Nagaland siliconindia.com News
  21. ^ Japanese war delegation in Kohima, Nagaland, India timesofindia.com retrieved 11/12/2002
  22. ^ Üsou’s Instrumental Praise to perform in the ABCC’s "125 years of Christianity" celebration in Kohima
  23. ^ Billy Kim in Nagaland Billy Kim's official website
  24. ^ Roger Houstma in Nagaland, India Christian missionaries and Christian NGOs in India Preparing for the harvest truecongresspolitics.wordpress.com
  25. ^ Nagaland General Election 1987 pdf
  26. ^ Indian Prime Minister Shri. Rajiv Gandhi in Nagaland pdf
  27. ^ Sonia Gandhi in Nagaland and Manipur peace rally/public meeting attended by Sonia Gandhi: headlines Oriental Times vol. 1 Issue 42-43 Mar 22- 6 Apr 1999
  28. ^ Naga Bhavan Raj Bhavan (the Governor's House) in Govt. of Nagaland website
  29. ^ Shri. Shyamal Datta assumes Office as the new Governor of Nagaland www.indlii.org
  30. ^ a b Condolences for late Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü
  31. ^ the two-day joint workshop between the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America (BPFNA) and the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), from 25-26 November 2002, at Japfü Hotel, Kohima the Kohima Town Baptist Pastors Fellowship (KTBPF) holding a special service with the BPFNA delegates at the Rivenberg’s Memorial Hall, Mission Compound, Kohima, on 24 November 2002 asiantribune.com
  32. ^ Rev. Neiliezhü, chairman of the Kohima Town Pastors' Fellowship (KBPF), speaks to "The Telegraph" Naga eves hum equality tune on Easter
  33. ^ 11/3/1993 India releases David Ward and Stephen Hillman, British Naga-Vigil members The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR): "Chronology for Nagas in India" published in 2004
  34. ^ Naga Vigil
  35. ^ Shisha Hoho prayer support & vision for the Naga people
  36. ^ Naga Shisha Hoho's role in bringing peace to Nagaland Chronology of Naga Movement
  37. ^ Nagas pledge for unification Nagalim News
  38. ^ List of people awarded Honorary Degrees at IICM website
  39. ^ IICM India
  40. ^ a b Rev. Dr. N. Üsou passes away
  41. ^ "Elementary Music" by Rev. Dr. Neiliezhu Usou in NBSE syllabus pdf
  42. ^ Books and Authors: Nagaland
  43. ^ Rev. Dr. N. Üsou at the Naga Peace Convention 2008
  44. ^ Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou passes away
  45. ^ Rev. Dr. N. Üsou's death mourned
  46. ^ Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio's speech at the funeral service of Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou at Ministers’ Hill Baptist Church, Kohima, 02/01/2009 "He had great concern for bringing peace and harmony in our land through Christian healing and forgiveness. Despite going through the most difficult times he never lost hope and he showed tremendous courage in the face of adversity..."- the official website of the Nagaland Chief Minister
  47. ^ Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou laid to rest Late Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou, who died on 30 January at the Naga Hospital Kohima, was laid to rest at the family residence premises Kohima after the funeral service held at the Ministers’ Hill Baptist Church, Kohima, Sunday afternoon: Nagaland Post
  48. ^ Awards for HSLC and HSSLC rank holders Disclosures Under Sec 4 of Right to Information Act 2005: Nagaland Board Of School Education 02-07-2010
  49. ^ Sesino Savino awarded "Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial Award for Music" 2009 Eastern Mirror
  50. ^ "A tribute": 1st Death Anniversary of Late Rev. Dr. N. Üsou
  51. ^ Rio pays tribute to late Rev. Dr. Usou’s legacy: Nagaland Post 28/07/2013
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