Our world today is in desperate need of forgiveness. Rampant violence makes us realize that an unforgiving heart breeds and generates the alarming growth of violence and destruction we witness today.
‘Forgiveness’ is neither a theory nor a theological idea; it is simply one of the beautiful virtues of humanity. And this virtue is inherent in every individual, yet so seldom shown. Seeing forgiveness in short supply in our society and the desire to spread the message of forgiveness,
Seventy Times Seven (70X7) was formed on 8th Aug’2002, based on the Gospel of Matthew Ch 8: 21, 22.
The group comprises of thirteen members from different walks of life. The group is a cross between a Praise & Worship Team and a Contemporary Gospel Band. Recently, they have widened to include entrepreneurship and event management
Initially, they started off by organizing and staging mini-concerts at Changtongya Town, Tuli Town, Tzudikong, Mangkolemba, Ungma, Mopungchuket and various other Churches in and around Mokokchung Town. These mini-concerts were staged within a period of five months, from Sept’2002 to Jan’2003. While they were taking these first steps, their families, friends and well wishers backed them both financially and spiritually, since they started out with virtually not a penny to their name. Rapidly following this, they performed at Mokokchung in 2003 and 2004, and in 2005, they performed two shows at Darjeeling, which was organized by The Great Commission. This was a special blessing not only for them, but also for the people of Darjeeling, as they got the chance to perform at the Glenary’s bar called ‘The Buzz’, under the theme “Gospel Nite.” In the same year they staged another Concert at Kohima, followed by two more at Alichen and Mokokchung in 2006.
70 x 7 says “Apart from these concerts, God has been bringing our way, privileges to lead Praise & Worship in Youth Camps and Revivals not just in Mokokchung, but also in other towns like Longleng, Tuensang and Kohima. With that, we got the privilege to collaborate with the Gospel Music Revolution’s Album “Let Everything Praise the Lord”, for which we recorded 2 tracks for the album. At present, 70 X 7 is working on an album, which hopefully will be out by the middle of 2008 “.
Along the way, their interest in event management grew and they came up with the idea of opening up a restaurant where people could come and enjoy good food as well as live music. The strongest drive being to provide a platform for young upcoming local talents in the arts, the Restaurant, RHYTHM 802, was opened on Oct 2006.
Since its establishment, Rhythm 802 has introduced and undertaken many innovative ventures. A few of them are; Naga Idol 2006 jam nite, Pre Christmas gig, album released by local artiste Mr. Changsen, Elvis Presley Tribute, and of course regular in-house concerts by local bands.
Since the inception of 70 X 7, one of the biggest projects they have undertaken will be to organize Miss Mokokchung Pageant 2007 in association with the Mokokchung District Art and Culture Council (MDACC). The Pageant will be a mega event of the much-awaited, talked about M FEST 2007.
The Seventy Times Seven are:
Yanger Jamir, Asüng Jamir, Merensünep Lkr,
Imsü Jamir, Arenla Jamir, Arenla Imsong,
Asem Jamir, Sunep Jamir, Akhum Pongen,
Alemla Ozüküm, Amongla N. Jamir,
Ali Imsong, Anungla Longchar
Lastly, a message from the Seventy Times Seven to all-
“Our lives are like big Billboards; our attitude, every word and gesture display some message about who we really are.
Let us recognize the destructive power of an unforgiving heart that leads to broken relationships, resentment, and much violence and sickness within and without”.
