We have made some changes to our Calendar of Events 2022-2023. We have also updated the Calendar of Events file from our downloads page as well. Please note the following changes:
17 March (Fri) : Last Day of Classes
18-21 March (Sat-Tue) : 2nd Semester Exam Preparation
22-28 March (Wed-Tue) : Second Semester Final Exam
29-31 March (Wed-Fri) : Graduation Day Preparation
1 April (Sat) : Graduation Service
3 April – 01 June (Mon-Thurs) : Break
02 June (Fri) : Day of Arrival
We have received reports that there is confusion regarding the date of arrival for students after the winter break. Therefore, all students are reminded that the date of arrival is 13th January 2023 (Friday).
The news item that caused the confusion has also been corrected.
The official handing over of the charge of Principal, SBC was held today (15th Dec. 2022 at 2:30pm) at SBC by the outgoing Principal Rev Dr JL Songate to the incoming Principal Rev. Jonathan Infimate. The program was convened by Rev. Lalneikhup Hmar, Secretary Ministries; and attended by all the Secretaries of ICI as well as members of the SBC Board and SBC Faculty.
We wish the retired Principal a happy retired life and the incoming Principal the very best.
May God bless them both.
Three new lecturers appointed.
Rev. Jonathan Infimate, the current Dean of Practical Ministry is the new Principal of Sielmat Bible College. The Executive Council of the Independent Church of India today appointed Rev. Jonathan Infimate as the new Principal of Sielmat Bible College, a day after Rev. Dr. J.L. Songate retired from active service, having attained the age of 65 years.
The day of the official handing over of charge will be announced soon.
More good news for SBC: The Executive Council also appointed three new lecturers for the college:
We extend a very warm welcome to our new lecturers.
5 Dec. 2022: Rev. Dr. J.L. Songate, the Principal of Sielmat Bible College retired from active service yesterday, the 4th of December 2022 at the 73rd General Assembly of the Independent Church of India, having attained the age of 65 years.
He had held the Field Secretary in Assam Mission Field, Headmaster of Hebron Standard English School, Executive Secretary of the ICI, Finance Secretary, Mission Secretary, and many other offices during his service.
He is currently the Vice Moderator of the Independent Church of India.
A new Principal will be appointed by the Executive Council of the Independent Church of India later today.
While being a high-ranking Government Officer, and a Civil Service Officer, he received a call from above. He resigned from that coveted post and gave himself to the LORD. He wandered and suffered humiliation, hardships, and poverty. He lived what the Apostle Paul said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is God’s saving power for everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). He turned his back on the pleasures of the world, just as Moses did. By faith, he considered abuse suffered for Christ to be greater than the treasures of the world (cf Heb. 11:26).
In their journey, both our respected madam and our Principal sacrificed much. They lost their son and grieved. They walked through the valley of the shadow of death.
But the Psalmist says, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Ps. 23:4-6).
And like the Psalmist, even though they walked through the valley of the shadow of death, God has been with them and comforted them. God has prepared a table before their enemies. Indeed, goodness and mercy shall follow them all their days.
We wish our beloved Principal a very happy retired life. May God grant him good health and continue to engage in the service of the LORD in the days to come.
A revised fee structure has been approved by the SBC Board for use from the 2023-2024 session onwards. This means that the previous structure will cease to be in effect from the new semester.
To view or download the structure, please click here.
Sielmat Bible College will be organizing an Advent Christmas and Principal Farewell program on 29th November, 2022 at the SBC Chapel. The program is divided into two parts; the first one the Advent Christmas program, and the second, the Farewell Program of our Principal who is to retire on December 4, 2022 at the 73rd General Assembly of the Independent Church of India. The program will be followed by the Advent Christmas and Farewell Dinner.
The following is the program:
Conductor
Sir Andrew Lalnghillo
Special Song
SBC Male Voice
Christmas Message
Rev. Alan L. Thiek
Song of Praise
Speech
Rev. Dr. James R. Ruolngul
Gifts to the Principal
Ms. Merina L. Buongpui & Ms. Erica Zarzokim
Speech
Rev. Dr. J.L. Songate
Prayer for the Principal
Rev. Jonathan Infimate
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Rev. Jaya Kumar
Advent Christmas and Farewell Dinner
The Weekend Practical Ministry, which we had been unable to have due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been resumed from this semester.
From 6th November, 2022, SBC students have started to visit the following places for their practical ministries:
Bethesda School/College of Nursing
Gilgal Orphanage Home (Mount Carmel)
Gospel for India (GFI)
David & Jonathan Foundation
Rehab Center
Lamka ICI Church
Hmarveng ICI Church
The teams are led by Rev. Jonathan Infimate, the Dean of Practical Ministries.
SECOND SEMESTER 2022-2023
Program for the first day
2nd November, 2022
SBC Chapel
9:15 AM; SBC Chapel Service
Order of Service
Conductor : Miss Marina L. Buongpui
Intercessory Prayer : Sir Andrew Lalnghillo
Introduction of
New Faculty : Rev. Dr. James R. Ruolngul
Short Message : Rev. Dr. J.L. Songate
Orientation Program
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Academic Matters – Rev. Dr. James R. Ruolngul, Academic Dean |
| 11:15 – 11:45 AM | College Rules and Regulations – Sir Andrew Lalnghillo, Dean of Students |
| 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Financial Matters – Miss Erica Zarzokim, Treasurer |
| 12:45 – 1:15 PM | Worship and Spiritual Life – Rev. Alan L. Thiek, Registrar & Chaplain |
I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E
15th October, 2022
This is to inform all the students, staff, and faculty of Sielmat Bible College that the College will be having a Semester Break from 16th October to 1st November 2022.
However, all the students must report back to the College on 27th October 2022 (Thursday) without fail. No excuses and exceptions will be accepted.
Classes for the Second Semester will begin from 2nd November, 2022 (Wednesday). Every student must be present on the first day of the Second Semester.
(Rev. Dr. James R. Ruolngul)
Academic Dean,
Sielmat Bible College.
