DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
8th February, 2014
(a)
There
will be Lusaka Conference Interdepartmental Seminar at Libala Church from
today, Sabbath 8 - 9th February, 2014. All serving church officers are to
attend without fail.
(i)
8th February, 2014, Sabbath time is 14:00 hours, and
(ii)
9th February, 2014, Sunday is the
whole day starting at 08:00 hours. Kindly
carry packed lunch.
(b)
There
will be Elders Board on 16th February 2014 at Chilenje Main SDA Church. To
attend are all elders serving and non-serving. Time: 08:30 hours.
(c)
There will
be a Zambia Union Conference School of Evangelism Program at Andrews Motel
starting from 24th February to 1st March, 2014. For those that paid, there are
adjustments on the fees.
a). K1,650.00 for those sharing room
b). K1,980.00 single occupancy
c). K510.00 day scholars, this includes registration
and lunch
(d)
There will
be the first ever Southern Africa Indian Ocean Division (SID), AMO RALLY in
Zimbabwe, at Solusi University from 1st - 5th April, 2014. Registration fee is
USD 55.00. Meals and accommodation is USD 270.00. Pay through the Conference.
Deadline for payments is 28th February, 2014.
(e)
Churches and Companies are required to register their
congregations with the Registrar of Societies.
February is a Stewardship Month and
all Churches are advised to participate fully in this program. The Church Stewardship Leaders are advised to
be compiling reports in readiness for the evaluation after the months on
emphasis.
The Week of
Prayer for Family Ministries is starting tomorrow Sunday, 9th to 15th February,
2014, all Churches are advised to participate fully in this program. For materials and procedure on how it will
be conducted kindly contact the District Pastor. All Churches are requested to
choose your own presenters.
(i)
Family Life
Week on Sabbath of 15th February, the main service is Stewardship and the
afternoon will be shared by stewardship and family life.
There
will be Zone Mass Choir rehearsals on 16th February, 2014 at Libala
Church. All Musicians willing to serve
at that level are welcome. Time: 09:00
hours.
The
Health Seminar which was scheduled for this week has been postponed to a later
date, which will be communicated in due course.
(a)
The deadline for the payment
of the registration fee (K10.00) for Church Heritage Exams is today, 8th
February, 2014.
(b)
There will be a S.I.D.
Camporee in Livingstone from 14th to 21st April, 2014 for
the Pathfinders. Registration fee is
KR430.00. The deadline for payments was
31st January, 2014.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
1st February, 2014
(a)
There will
be a Seminar for Church Treasurers, Church Auditors, Elders In-charge of the
departments and Administration Elders, called by the Lusaka Conference Chief Financial
Officer, tomorrow, Sunday, 2nd February,
2014, at Libala Church, from 08:00 - 13:00 hours.
(b)
There
will be Lusaka Conference Interdepartmental Seminar at Libala Church from 8 -
9th February, 2014. All serving church officers are to attend without fail.
More details will follow.
(c)
There
will be Elders Board on 16th February 2014 at Chilenje Main SDA Church.
(d)
Reminder of
the Zambia Union Conference school of Evangelism program at Andrews motel from
24th February to 1st March, 2014. For those that paid, there are adjustments on
the fees.
a). K1,650.00 for those sharing room
b). K1,980.00 single occupancy
c). K510.00 day scholars, this includes registration
and lunch
(e)
There will
be the first ever Southern Africa Indian ocean division(SID), AMO RALLY in
Zimbabwe, at Solusi University from 1st - 5th April, 2014. Registration fee is
USD 55.00. Meals and accommodation is USD 270.00. Pay through the Conference.
Deadline for payments is 28th February, 2014.
(f)
Churches and Companies are required to register their
congregations with the Registrar of Societies.
(g)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as
this year, reports will be electronically.
February is a Stewardship
Month. The list of preachers and
preaching materials for 1st
February, 2014 and singing groups for 8th February,
2014 are attached hereto.
There will be a
meeting for AMO Leaders and their Secretaries today, 1st February,
2014 at Chilenje Main Church. Kindly come with the time Managements for the
local churches. Time: 14:00 hours.
There
will be a meeting for all Camp Meeting Chairpersons and Elders in Charge
tomorrow Sunday, 2nd February, 2014 at Arakan Church. Time: 09:00
hours.
There
will be a District Music Workshop tomorrow Sunday, 2nd February,
2014 at Rockfield Company. All Church
and Company Music Directors, choristers, and leaders of singing groups to
attend. Time: 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Carry packed Lunch.
There will
be week of prayer for family ministries in all churches from 8th to 15th
February, 2014. For materials and procedure on how it will be conducted kindly contact
the District Pastor. Choose your own presenters
(a)
The deadline for the
payment of the registration fee (K10.00) for Church Heritage Exams is 8th
February, 2014.
(b)
There will be a S.I.D.
Camporee in Livingstone from 14th to 21st April, 2014 for
the Pathfinders. Registration fee is
KR430.00. The deadline for payments is
31st January, 2014 and payment should be done through Local Church
Leaders.
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
PREACHERS
FOR 1st FEBRUARY, 2014
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PREACHER |
CONTACT NO. |
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APEX COMPANY |
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BR. J BWALYA (CHIFUNDO) |
0955443946 |
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2 |
ARAKAN CENTRAL COMPANY |
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BR. M. SIANAGOWA(HILVIEW PARK) |
0977427510 |
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3 |
ARAKAN CHURCH |
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BR. H. HIMOOYA(OVERHILL) |
0977617482 |
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4 |
CHIFUNDO CHURCH |
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PASTOR MWANSA |
0978695411 |
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CHILENJE CENTRAL CHURCH |
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BR. P MUNYENYA(OVERHILL) |
0978652407 |
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CHILENJE MAIN CHURCH |
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BR. N. CHITENGE(ARAKAN) |
0971824707 |
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7 |
CHILENJE TRADES COMPANY |
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BR. M MUNAKAAMPE |
0977454563/0955454563 |
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8 |
HILVIEW COMPANY |
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BR. M MWAMI(NJANJI) |
979480507 |
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9 |
HILVIEW PARK CHURCH |
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BR. V. TEMBO(CHILENJE MAIN) |
0966726687 |
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10 |
LUYANDO COMPANY |
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BR. R MUBANGA(NJANJI) |
0950004523 |
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11 |
MUYOOMA CHURCH |
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BR. K MUCHINDO(CHIFUNDO) |
0979625736 |
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12 |
NJANJI CHURCH |
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PASTOR SHIMUNZHILA |
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13 |
OVERHILL CHURCH |
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BR. A MOONGA(CHILENJE) |
0977808172 |
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14 |
ROCKFIELD COMPANY |
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BR. HAMUJINKA(CHILENJE) |
0977587287 |
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RESERVE PREACHERS |
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1 |
ELDER CHABU |
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2 |
ELDER NG'ANDU |
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3 |
ELDER BUUMBA |
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5 |
ELDER MPOROKOSO |
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ELDER WAMUNYIMA |
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ALL ADMIN ELDERS & COMPANY LEADERS |
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CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT |
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SINGING GROUPS FOR 8th FEBRUARY 2014 |
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CHURCH |
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SINGING GROUP ASSIGNED |
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1 |
APEX COMPANY |
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OVERHILL CHOIR |
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ARAKAN CENTRAL COMPANY |
BURNING LAMPS |
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3 |
ARAKAN CHURCH |
HOLY ECHOES |
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CHIFUNDO CHURCH |
HILLVIEW PARK CHOIR |
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CHILENJE CENTRAL |
HILLVIEW COMPANY CHOIR |
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CHILENJE MAIN CHURCH |
NJANJI CHOIR |
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CHILENJE TRADES |
CHILENJE CHOIR |
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HILVIEW COMPANY |
AMBASSADOR - NJANJI |
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HILVIEW PARK CHURCH |
GOLDEN CITY |
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LUYANDO COMPANY |
ARAKAN CHOIR |
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MUYOOMA CHURCH |
ARAKAN CENTRAL CHOIR |
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NJANJI CHURCH |
SOUL COMFOTERS |
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OVERHILL CHURCH |
ROCKFIELD CHOIR |
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ROCKFIELD COMPANY |
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CHILENJE TRADES CHOIR |
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LUSAKA
CONFERENCE
STEWARDSHIP
MONTH OF EMPHASIS
FEBRUARY 2014
01, 08, 15, 22
THEME:
Dear Stewards of our LORD God,
You are now holding
materials for the four Sabbaths of February 2014.
The Theme is “Celebrating God’s
Goodness!”
With theme song: 569 SDAH –“ Pass me not, O
gentle Savior” (local # 88).
As one of the channels
through whom God would like to create the Great Revival in His Church this
2014, listen to the Holy Spirit’s promptings and then, using these sermon
outlines speak to His glory. Please note that you are free to add more details
and illustrations appropriate to your audience.
May the good LORD lead His
Church to higher heights for His glory.
Shangala Faxon
Sabbath, February 2,
2014
Title: The Wilderness
Example
Introduction
The two movements separated by hundreds of years apart seem
to share common features. One movement revolves around the freed slaves held
against their will in the Egypt to the Promised Land; while another one is
raised from men and women shell shocked by the non appearance of their Lord to
prepare the world for the soon return of the Lord Jesus. One journeyed to the
earthly Canaan and the other is on its way to the heavenly one. Both were
raised by God for a specific purpose. The latter can learn a lot from the
former, hence the title, ’The Wilderness Example. What is that example God’s
last day movement can learn from the Exodus movement?
Exodus 25:1-7 is a
conversation God had with Moses. God says to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to
take an offering for Me. You have to take My offering from everyone whose heart
stirs him to give.”
After God had spoken what He wanted to be given to Him, He
then tells the purpose of the offering people were to give.
In Exodus chapter 35
verses 20-29, we see the children of Israel leaving the presence of Moses
after the bill of quantity has been read in their hearing. They left Moses
heading to their homes to collect their offerings and they brought the gifts
back to Moses. But the question could be, who exactly participated in giving?
The Bible states that, “Both men and women came, all who had willing hearts …”
From what we have heard so far, what can the Remnant Church
Movement learn from that early movement? I know that all of us here have our
own lessons we have drawn from this story but allow me to share with you what
we can collectively learn from this magnificent story.
How would we react if our pastor or elder asked us to give
whatever we have before telling us what need to be done? How many of us would
be willing to give if money or materials were announced first before the
project to be funded is mentioned? Wouldn’t some us call for a point of order?
Would we say that the procedure is wrong?
Friends, we sometimes question the methodology as a way of
running away from giving. In many cases it is not the methodology to blame but
hearts not surrender to God. It may not be methodologies to blame but our
unwillingness to part with what has been entrusted to us. It may not be
methodology to blame but failure to realize that whatever we have belongs to
God.
There are many people with means who do not give anything to
the Lord. On the other hand, there are many less fortunate believers who give
from the meager resources they have. The Israelites were immigrants who had all
excuses not to give at their disposal but they ignored all that and gave to the
cause at hand. Brothers and sisters, it is not only a question of ability to
give that prompts people to give. What drives people to give is a willingness
to do that. The last day movement is a blessed movement. We are not immigrants;
we are residents, and are citizens of our respective countries. Look through
the window and see the type and number of cars parked outside? With all this,
can we say that we are poor in the very sense of the word? The issue is not
methodology but unsurrendered hearts to God.
The Israelites knew where the command to give came from.
Their eyes saw beyond Moses. They could have had differences with Moses but
that never stood in the way of their giving because they knew that it was God
who wanted them to give.
One reason many fail to give is because their eyes never see
beyond the instrument. Their eyes never see beyond the elder, the stewardship
leader or the pastor. When the last day movement begins to see beyond the God’s
instruments, means will flow in the treasury to accomplish the mission Jesus
left us do.
The question each one of us need to ask is, ‘who do I see
whenever the appeal to give comes?’
Those Israelite migrants knew that giving cannot be the work
of others. They knew that giving is for all those blessed by God with means.
Women and men stood shoulder to shoulder in giving. What about here in this
church? Which age have we relegated giving to? Have we relegated it to those
above 65 years? Or is it a preclude of those in the 40-6o age bracket while the
rest wait until they reach that age?
What about the gender of givers? In this church which gender
tend to have more givers than the other? Is it men who give more than women? Or
is it women who give more than men.
Conclusion
The work will never end until all genders rally to the work
of God. This work will not end until all men and women see it as their
responsibility to give. The work will not be done until the youth stand by
their parents in giving. The work will not be over until family members join
hands in giving. How many of us here want to emulate the first movement’s
pattern of giving?
Sabbath, February 9,
2014
Title: One Reason The
Church Is Where It Is
Introduction
There is a correlation between cause and effect. It can
safely be said that to every effect there is a cause. If one is sick there
should be cause for that sickness. If one is angry there should be cause for
the anger. If a wife has lost her precious temper chances are that the husband
caused that. There is no such a thing as ‘I get annoyed naturally without any
reason.’ In like manner the church finds itself hands full with unreached
people groups over 150 years from inception. Because something is not right
somewhere. What has caused this? Let us read from 1Chronicles29:6-9.
From the passage above, we can draw the following lessons.
1. Giving Has A
Hierarchy
Here we see the giving hierarchy. Some people disdain the
hierarchy wherever it is but no one I guess is uncomfortable with the giving
hierarchy. A great work needed to be done, battle lines for action were drawn
and instructions for combat of giving clearly defined. But who were to be the
first to go to the giving floor? Were slaves to be the ones to open the floor?
No. Were the children with their innocence honoured to take the leading role?
No. What about the women leading out, after all they have majority shares in
numerical statistics? But the answer still was No. Were men not going to lead
out in this venture given the fact that the majority of them were soldiers?
Again, the answer is, No.
Leaders should no only enjoy the respect and honour that come
with position but also shoulder the responsibility that goes with the office
one occupies. In our church today, we need the hierarchy of giving. We die to
see our elders leading in giving. It does not matter how much they give. What
matters is their faithfulness in giving. We die to see church board members
leading in giving. It is not very important for them to vote on how to share
what has been given. What is more important is the share one has in what has
been given. We die to see all church officers leading in giving. It is not a
matter of life and death that officers are voted into office, what is more
valuable is for those officers to be registered in heaven as faithful givers.
We praise God because our pastors stand at the hierarchy of giving in the
church.
2. Leaders Should Set
The Standard High.
Can those with calculators and those with electronic minds
figure out how much in dollars and Kwacha, 185 tonnes of gold is worth? Can
they again find out how much 10 000 drachmas of gold and 675 tonnes of silver
is worth?
When leaders raise the standard high in giving, followers
will do all they can even if it means standing on stools in order to reach that
standard. When leaders give honourable gifts, followers will know that God
requires no less from them than from their leaders.
These leaders gave the best from the best they had. They did
not give brass in the place of gold. A leader should not give a goat when he is
able to give a cow. Do not give a K5 note when you are able to give a K50 note.
Do not give tithe only when those you lead are on 10% + 10% +. Members will always endeavor to match the
giving of their leaders.
But when leaders give meagerly, followers ignore completely
calls to give because leaders have not set the pace. When leaders complain that
they are too poor to give, members take that as their own excuse for not
giving. When leaders refuse to lead out in giving, followers lead out in
selfishness.
I am asking every leader present in this church to answer two
questions before I deal with the next point. First, if every member gave as you
give, how many people would still be in darkness? Secondly, if everyone gave as
you do, would we still be here on earth?
No one should accept to be a leader if such a person does not
believe in the hierarchy of giving. The church is where it is today because
many of our leaders in our church do not give.
3. When Leaders Are
Faithful In Giving, Member Rejoice
“The people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to
give, for they had given to the LORD with a whole hear.”
Could it be that our churches are like funeral palours
because leaders are not givers? When leaders start giving, faces of members
lighten up because they are led by men and women enjoy God commendation. How
long will it take us to have our leaders in our local churches realize that
their example in giving is a matter of life and death? How many sermons and
bible studies are to be given before all church officers know that the
salvation of those they lead depend on their example? When will our churches
ring high with voices of joy because of the example set by leaders?
Conclusion
How many leaders present here today want to emulate leaders
in David’s church? Leaders who will not be satisfied by what their followers
give but by what they too give. Church elders, church clerks, head deacon and
head deaconess with all others officers, is it your desire to lead by example
in giving? If so, I ask you to stand as I call on members to stand as a demonstration
that they too desire to follow you in giving.
Sabbath, February 16,
2014
HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE AS OFFERINGS
Introduction
Many have asked us in the
stewardship department to tell them how much they should give as offerings.
While it is not the intention of this article to prescribe how much an
individual can give as offerings, it is hoped that it will challenge all
readers to evaluate their giving pattern.
In the Old Testament guidelines were given as to what
constituted acceptable offerings. In this regard we read from Leviticus 22:21
that, “And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to
accomplish his vow, or a freewill offerings in beeves or sheep, it shall
be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.”
Free will offerings were part of offerings to be given
to God and for them to be accepted they were to be perfect. In the New
Testament the equivalent to that verse might be what Paul wrote concerning the
generosity of the Macedonians.
“But
this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who
sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as
he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a
cheerful giver,” 2Corinthians 9:6-9.
The Adventist Believe on pages 305-306
reads,
The Israelites probably contributed as much as one fourth to one third
of their income to religious and charitable purposes. Did such a heavy
contribution lead to poverty? On the contrary, God promised to bless them in
their faithfulness (Mal.3:10-12;
Patriarchs and Prophets, 530; “Tithe,” SDA Bible Dictionary, rev, ed., 1127).
Today too, the Lord calls for liberal giving as He has prospered us.
Offerings are needed to build, maintain, and operate churches and set up
medical missionary work, demonstrating the practical significance of the
gospel.
Should we give as much as did the
Israelites, or are their patterns of giving no longer applicable? (italics
supplied) In the New Testament Christ had laid down the principle of true
stewardship-that our gifts to God should be in proportion to the light and
privileges we have enjoyed. He said, “For everyone to whom much is given, from
him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they
will ask more” (Luke 12:48). When Christ sent His followers on a mission, He
said, “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matt.10:8). This principle applies
to all the sharing of our financial blessings as well.
The authors further went on to
write that, “’Nowhere does the New Testament repeal or relax this system. As we
compare our privileges and blessings with those of the Israelites, we see that
in Jesus our share has clearly been greater. Our gratitude will find a
corresponding expression through a greater liberality so that the gospel
salvation can be extended to others’ (Testimonies
for the Church, vol. 3, 392). The more widely the gospel is proclaimed, the
greater support it needs.”
Since giving is proportionate to the light and
privileges received and that as “we compare our privileges and blessings with
those of the Israelites, we see that in Jesus our share has clearly been
greater;” this should make us give more than they did. If with their less light
and privileges, the Israelites managed to give between a quarter and a third of
their income, how much should we give today with our unlimited privileges and
blesssings entrused to us?
It should also be stated that human beings are not
givers by nature. By our selfish nature, we are prone to lean more on receiving
than giving. Probably this is what led Jesus to state that, “It is more blessed
to give than to receive” Acts 20:35.
Consider the
following Counsel from Ellen G. White
“In determining the proportion to be given to the
cause of God, be sure to exceed, rather than fall short, of the requirements of
duty. Consider for whom the offering is to be made. .. When Christ is the
object of our affections, those who have received His pardoning love will not
stop to calculate the value of the alabaster box of precious ointment”
(Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, 484).
Another quotation reads, “In that day those who think
that God will accept meager
offerings and unwilling services will be disappointed. God will not put his
superscription upon the work of any man…that is not done heartily, faithfully
and with an eye single to His glory (Testimonies
for the Church, vol. 2, 666).
Conclusion
Since the Israelites gave
between a quarter and one third of their income because they did not have the
light and privileges that we have, “how much would they give if they lived in
our time?” The answer you have given should be your goal to reach in giving.
Sabbath,
February 24, 2014
Title: What
All Of Us Should Know
Introduction
What is it that all of us should know? Is it knowing how to
walk in the church? What is it that we should all know? Is it eating and
drinking to the glory of God? What is it that we should know? Is it praying in
tongues? What is it that we should know? Is it knowing how to conduct good
church weddings?
Let us turn to 1Chronicles 29:14-16 and hear what the Bible
has to say.
The builders of that magnificent structure which was one of
the seven wonders of the then world gave as they did because of two factors
they knew so very well.
Factor 1
They Knew Who The ‘Real’
Boss Was
They said, “we have given You only what comes from your own
hand….everything belongs to you.”
Unless we know who the real boss is, we are bound to paly
boss ourselves. They read the bible alright that God is the Creator and hence
owner of everything that there is here on earth. Probably, they also head their
king remind them from time to time the words of Psalm 24:1 and Psalm 50:10-13.
Yes, they possessed animals but the real owner of those
animals was God. They had land but the knew that the real owner of the land was
God. They had gold and silver but they knew that the real owner of gold and
silver is God. This knowledge led them to regard what they had as mere temporal
blessings. They saw themselves as mere stewards of God’s possessions. It is for
this reason that they were able to give God gold and silver because that
belonged to Him.
When you know who the real boss is, you will never enter into
an argument with Him. The New Testament has an illustration here. When Jesus
sent His disciples to go and get the colt, He told them to tell the owner
should he ask them where they were taking it that the master wants it. Its
interesting that it turned out exactly as the Lord had said. But when the owner
was told that the Master wants it, he never resisted. That owner recognized the
real boss.
We argue over tithe and offerings; we go here and there in
search of singers and preachers to help us raise money for our church building
projects because we deliberately choose to forget who the real boss or owners
of what we possess is. For how can we explain the speed with which we finish
building our super Nigerian engineered houses single handedly and yet fail to
complete a church building with only one big room and two or three small ones?
The day this church will know that all it has belongs to God,
we will witness what we have never seen before. Its time we realized that this
world has an owner; that there is an owner to the cattle you have even though
you do not return tithe from them. There is an owner to that fat bank account
you have even though you donot acknowledge it. There is an owner to the one,
two or fleet of cars you drive. And above all there is One who claims ownership
you too.
Factor 2
We Are Foreigners And
Sorjourners
Ancient people regarded themselves as sojourners and
foreigners in this world. May be we need
to ask the question, ‘does the self understanding of somebody determine how
they look at life?’ the answer to that question is an outright, Yes. Since they
were sojourners and foreigners, they could not cling to the little things they
are given to use during the days of their sojourney. It is when we forget that we are strangers in
this world and that this is not our home that we begin to amass wealth and see
it as an end to the means.
A sojourner passes through a territory and he can ‘tarry but
for a night.’ He or she may admire certain things during this journey but those
things cannot be allowed to detract him/her from pursuing the goal.
Could it be that we have forgotten who we are and where we
are going that we have begun settling for the temporal things of this world?
Have we forgotten the parting promise of our Lord Jesus that He will come again
to take us to Himself? Have we forgotten Paul’s words that in 1corinthians 2: 9
that “eye has not seen and ear has not heard what God has prepared for those
who love Him.” There is good food here on earth but it can’t compare to the
heavenly one. There are nice buildings in Japan and Dubai but these can’t
compare with what Jesus went to prepare for us. There are smooth roads in the
States and surely even here in Zambia but these can’t compare with the streets
of gold there at home. There are
beautiful cities here on earth like Cape Town, Los Angeles and many others but these
can’t compare with New Jerusalem whose builder and maker is God.
Friends let us never forget that because we are strangers,
what we do not do today, may never be done tomorrow. Because we are strangers,
what we do not say today may never be said tomorrow because circumstances would
have varied.
Conclusion
What all of us should know is that God is still
the owner of everything here on earth and that we are strangers here on earth.
Therefore, whatever we have to do let us do it quickly. If it is giving, let us
give quickly. If it is showing mercy, let us show mercy quickly. If it is
reaching people with the message of salvation let us reach them quickly. If it
is returning tithe and offerings, let us return that quickly. And if it is
accepting Jesus as personal Saviour, let us accept Him quickly for tomo
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
25th January, 2014
(a)
There will
be a DPCC and District Council tomorrow Sunday, 26th January, 2014 at Njanji
SDA Church to consider Time Managements and Budgets. 08:30 hours.
(b)
There
will a 2014 year of Evangelism Roadmap Seminar for all Sabbath School and Personal
Ministries leaders including Elders in-charge of these departments, at Libala Church,
this Sunday 26th January 2014, from 09:00 to 12:00hours.
(c)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the
Registrar of Societies.
(d)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as
this year, reports will be electronically.
There will be a
meeting for AMO Leaders and their Secretaries on Sabbath, 1stFebruary,
2014 at Chilenje Main Church. Kindly come with the time Managements for the
local churches. Time: 14:00 hours.
There
will be a District Music Workshop on Sunday, 2nd February, 2014 at Rockfield
Company. All Church and Company Music
Directors, choristers, and leaders of singing groups to attend. Time: 08:30 to
16:30 hours. Carry packed Lunch.
There will be a S.I.D.
Camporee in Livingstone from 14th to 21st April, 2014 for the Pathfinders. Registration fee is KR430.00. The deadline for payments is 31st January,
2014 and payment should be done to through Local Church Leaders.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
18th January, 2014
(a)
There will
be a DPCC and District Council on 26th January, 2014 at Hillview Park to
consider Time Managements and Budgets.
(b)
District
Departmental Leaders to submit their Time Managements and Budgets to the
Pastor’s Office. The deadline is today
Sabbath, 18th January, 2014.
(c)
All Churches and Companies that have not yet elected Camp Meeting
Chairpersons are being requested to do so before the month of February, 2014.
(d)
There
will a meeting for Personal Ministries Leaders and Evangelists this Sunday 19th
January, 2014 at Libala church. Time: 08:45hrs
(e)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the
Registrar of Societies.
(f)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as this
year, reports will be electronically.
There will be
Training Programme for Literature Evangelists on Sundays starting tomorrow 19th
January, 2014. Venue: Arakan Church.
Time: 08:00 to 16:00 hours. Carry packed lunch.
There
will be a District Health Leader’s meeting for all Local Churches and Companies
in the District tomorrow, Sunday, 19th January, 2014 at Njanji
Church. Time: 09:00 Hours. To attend are all Health Leaders, Elders
in-charge, Community Service Directors, Adventist Youth Leaders, Health
Educators and Stewardship Leaders.
(a)
There will be a
Leader’s Seminar for all AY District Leaders and the A.Y Local Churches and
Companies Leaders starting on 19th to 24th January, 2014
at Arakan SDA Church. (This includes the Youth,
Ambassadors, Pathfinders and Adventurers leaders) Time:17:30 to 18:30
Hours. Kindly attend this meeting without fail.
(b)
There will be an
S.I.D. Camporee in Livingstone from 14th to 21st April,
2014 for the Pathfinders. Registration
fee is KR430.00. The deadline for
payments is 31st January, 2014 and the payment to be done to the
Local Church Leaders.
There
will be a District Music Workshop on 2nd February, 2014 at Rockfield
Company. All Church and Company Music
Directors, choristers, and leaders of singing groups to attend.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
11th January, 2014
(a.)
There will
be Training Seminars tomorrow Sunday, 12th January, 2014, for Youth Department,
AMO and Elders, Deacon and Deaconesses who missed the first seminar are as follows:
(i)
Tomorrow,
Sunday 12th January, 2014 - Morning Session – Youth Department and AMO. Time:
08:30 to 12:30 Hours.
(ii)
Tomorrow,
Sunday 12th January, 2014 - Afternoon Session - Elders, Deacon and Deaconesses,
Ministry to People with Disability Coordinator. Time: 14:00 to 17:30
Hours.
(b.)
All Churches and Companies that have not yet elected Camp Meeting
Chairpersons are being requested to do so before the month of February, 2014.
(c.)
District
Departmental Leaders to submit their Time Management and Budgets to the
Pastor’s Office before next Sabbath, 18th January, 2014.
(d.)
The will be
a DPCC and District Council on 26th January, 2014 at Hillview Park to consider
Times Managements and Budgets.
(e.)
The Lusaka Conference
Offices will be closed next week. (from Monday, 13th to 17th
January.)
(f.)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the
Registrar of Societies.
(g.)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as this
year, reports will be electronically.
(h.)
The Secretary on duty this first
Quarter is Sr. Petronella Dimuna you can contact her on 0977764120.
The
will be Training Programme for Literature Evangelists on Sundays starting 19th
January, 2014. Venue: Arakan Church.
Time: 08:00 to 16:00 hours. Carry packed lunch.
There
will be a meeting for all Church and Company Music Directors tomorrow,
Sunday, 12th January, 2014 at
Njanji Church. Time: 09:00 hours. Kindly observe time.
There will
be Church Heritages Lessons starting this Sunday, 12th January, 2014. The Master guides listed below will conduct
lessons in various Churches and Companies.
Time 14:00 hours.
|
NO. |
NAME OF MASTER GUIDE |
CHURCH TO WERE LESSONS WILL BE CONDUCTED |
|
1. |
Obrien Hamwami |
Chilenje Main |
|
2. |
Modecai |
Chifundo/Rockfield |
|
3. |
Lucy Mooyo |
Chilenje Central and Trades |
|
4. |
Mukoboto Muteto |
Njanji |
|
5. |
Chris Bunda |
Arakan |
|
6. |
Naomi Chongo |
Muyooma |
|
7. |
Agrippa Kaanga |
Hillview Park |
|
8. |
Shonko & Matthew Mwansa |
Overhill |
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
4th January, 2014
(a.)
There will
be Training Seminars on 12th January, 2014, for Youth Department, Dorcas and
AMO societies and Elders, Deacon and Deaconesses who missed the first seminar
are as follows:
(i)
12th January,
2014 - Morning Session – Youth Department, Dorcas and AMO Societies. Time:
08:30 to 12:30 Hours.
(ii)
12th
January, 2014 - Afternoon Session - Elders, Deacon and Deaconesses, Ministry to
People with Disability Coordinator. Time: 14:00 to 17:30 Hours.
(b.)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the
Registrar of Societies.
(c.)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as
next year, reports will be electronically.
(d.)
There will a
Launch of the year of Evangelism by the Conference President today, 4th
January, 2014, at Libala Church, from 14:00- 17:00 hours. To attend are all Personal
Ministries Leaders, Sabbath school leaders and all serving Elders and District Evangelism
Leaders.
(e.)
The DPCC and
District Council will be on 26th January, 2014 at Hillview Park to consider Times
Managements and Budgets. (Overhill will take care of drinks and water and
Hillview park food).
The
training programme for Literature Evangelists which was scheduled for tomorrow,
Sunday, 5th January, 2014 has been moved to 19th January,
2014. Venue: Arakan Church. Time: 08:00
to 16:00 hours
There
will be a meeting for all Master Guides in the District tomorrow, Sunday, 5th January, 2014 at Chilenje Main
Church. Time: 08:30 hours.
There
will be a meeting for all Church and Company Music Directors on tomorrow, Sunday, 12th January, 2014 at Njanji
Church. 09:00 hours. Kindly observe time.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
28th DECEMBER, 2013
(a.)
Training Seminars for 2014 Church
Officers continues at Chilenje Main SDA Church. During these sessions
let people come according to their Training Session/Period when their office
appears whether morning or afternoon. Please emphasis, no training, no working
plan.
(i)
Tomorrow
Sunday, 29th December, 2013 - Morning Session - Children Ministries,
Communication, and Church Treasurer. Time: 08:30 to 12:30 Hours.
(ii)
Tomorrow
Sunday, 29th December, 2013 - Afternoon Session – Family Life, Education,
Health Ministries and Interest Coordinator. Time:
14:30 to 17:30 Hours.
(b.)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the
Registrar of Societies.
(c.)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as
next year, reports will be electronic.
(a.)
There will be Literature
Evangelist Training programme in Sundays starting 6th January, 2014
for those who are working during the week. The venue will be communicated in
due course.
(b.)
2014 is the year for
Literature Evangelist according to the General Conference.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
21st DECEMBER, 2013
(a.) Training Seminars for 2014 Church Officers continues at Chilenje Main SDA Church. During these sessions
let people come according to their Training Session/Period when their office
appears whether morning or afternoon. Please emphasis, no training, no working
plan.
(i) On 29th December, 2013 - Morning Session - Children Ministries, Communication, and
Church Treasurer. Time: 08:30 to 12:30 Hours.
(ii) On 29th December, 2013 - Afternoon Session – Family Life, Education, Health Ministries
and Interest Coordinator. Time: 14:30 to 17:30
Hours.
(b.) Churches are required to register their congregations with the Registrar of Societies.
(c.) Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as next year, reports will be electronic.
(d.) There will be DPCC meeting and District Council on Wednesday, 25th December, 2013 at Arakan SDA Church. Time: 09:00 hours.
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
14TH DECEMBER, 2013
(a.)
Training Seminars for 2014 Church
Officers continues at Chilenje Main SDA Church. During these sessions
let people come according to their Training Session/Period when their office
appears whether morning or afternoon. Please emphasis, no training, no working
plan.
(i)
Tomorrow
Sunday, 15th December, 2013 - Morning Session - Church Clerks, Sabbath School
and Religious Liberty. Time: 08:30 to 12:30 Hours.
(ii)
Tomorrow
Sunday, 15th December, 2013 - Afternoon Session –Personal Ministries,
Stewardship Ministries, Publishing Ministry,
Music Ministries.
Time: 14:30 to 17:30 Hours.
(iii)
On 29th
December, 2013 - Morning Session - Children Ministries, Communication, and
Church Treasurer. Time: 08:30 to 12:30 Hours.
(iv)
On 29th
December, 2013 - Afternoon Session – Family Life, Education, Health Ministries
and Interest Coordinator. Time: 14:30 to 17:30
Hours.
(b.)
Chilenje Central SDA Company is being organized into a Church
today, Sabbath, 14th December, 2013 at Chilenje Main Church, at exactly 14:00
Hours. All are invited to come to give
support to the Company.
(c.)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the
Registrar of Societies.
(d.)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as
next year, reports will be electronic.
(e.)
There will
be DPCC meeting and District Council on
25th December, 2013 at Arakan SDA Church.
(f.)
There will be a meeting for District Nominating Committee members
at Chilenje Main on Tuesday, 17th December, 2014. Time: 17:30 hours. Below is the list of the
District Nominating Committee members:
|
NO. |
NAME |
CHURCH |
|
1. |
Elder Muchindu |
Arakan |
|
2. |
Elder S. Mwewa |
Arakan |
|
3. |
Elder D. Mporokoso |
Chifundo |
|
4. |
Elder Bwalya |
Chifundo |
|
5. |
Elder L. Mwansa |
Chilenje |
|
6. |
Sr. O. Michelo |
Chilenje |
|
7. |
Elder E. Mwakoi |
Hillview |
|
8. |
Br. B. Bukonke |
Hillview |
|
9. |
Sr. P. Ndila |
Muyooma |
|
10. |
Br. Kaoma Kaisala |
Muyooma |
|
11. |
Elder W. Zulu |
Njanji |
|
12. |
Sr. L. Munyenya |
Njanji |
|
13. |
Elder Mambwe |
Overhill |
|
14. |
Br. Chisanga Bwalya |
Overhill |
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
14TH DECEMBER, 2013
(a.)
Training Seminars for 2014 Church
Officers continues at Chilenje Main SDA Church. During these sessions
let people come according to their Training Session/Period when their office
appears whether morning or afternoon. Please emphasis, no training, no working
plan.
(i)
Tomorrow
Sunday, 15th December, 2013 - Morning Session - Church Clerks, Sabbath School
and Religious Liberty. Time: 08:30 to 12:30 Hours.
(ii)
Tomorrow
Sunday, 15th December, 2013 - Afternoon Session –Personal Ministries,
Stewardship Ministries, Publishing Ministry,
Music Ministries.
Time: 14:30 to 17:30 Hours.
(iii)
On 29th
December, 2013 - Morning Session - Children Ministries, Communication, and
Church Treasurer. Time: 08:30 to 12:30 Hours.
(iv)
On 29th
December, 2013 - Afternoon Session – Family Life, Education, Health Ministries
and Interest Coordinator. Time: 14:30 to 17:30
Hours.
(b.)
Chilenje Central SDA Company is being organized into a Church
today, Sabbath, 14th December, 2013 at Chilenje Main Church, at exactly 14:00
Hours. All are invited to come to give
support to the Company.
(c.)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the
Registrar of Societies.
(d.)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the Laptops/Computers as
next year, reports will be electronic.
(e.)
There will
be DPCC meeting and District Council on
25th December, 2013 at Arakan SDA Church.
(f.)
There will be a meeting for District Nominating Committee members
at Chilenje Main on Tuesday, 17th December, 2014. Time: 17:30 hours. Below is the list of the
District Nominating Committee members:
|
NO. |
NAME |
CHURCH |
|
1. |
Elder Muchindu |
Arakan |
|
2. |
Elder S. Mwewa |
Arakan |
|
3. |
Elder D. Mporokoso |
Chifundo |
|
4. |
Elder Bwalya |
Chifundo |
|
5. |
Elder L. Mwansa |
Chilenje |
|
6. |
Sr. O. Michelo |
Chilenje |
|
7. |
Elder E. Mwakoi |
Hillview |
|
8. |
Br. B. Bukonke |
Hillview |
|
9. |
Sr. P. Ndila |
Muyooma |
|
10. |
Br. Kaoma Kaisala |
Muyooma |
|
11. |
Elder W. Zulu |
Njanji |
|
12. |
Sr. L. Munyenya |
Njanji |
|
13. |
Elder Mambwe |
Overhill |
|
14. |
Br. Chisanga Bwalya |
Overhill |
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
7TH DECEMBER, 2013
(a.)
The Church
Elections continues, today, 7th December, 2013, there will be the second and
final reading for the 2014 church officers.
(b.)
Tomorrow Sunday, 8th
December, 2013 is the beginning of Training Seminars for 2014 church officers.
Kindly emphasize that
only those who will be trained shall be allowed to serve. The
following is schedule for the trainings:
(i)
Tomorrow Sunday, 8th December, 2013 there will be training
seminar for Elders and Deacons only. Venue: Chilenje Main Time: 08:30 to 17:30
hours.
(ii)
On 15th
December, 2013 - Morning Session - Children Ministries, Communication, and
Church Treasurer.
(iii)
On 15th
December, 2013 - Afternoon Session - Family Life, Education, Health Ministries,
Interest Coordinator.
(iv)
On 29th
December, 2013 - Morning Session - Church Clerks, Sabbath School and Religious
Liberty.
(v)
On 29th
December, 2013 - Afternoon Session - Personal Ministries, Stewardship
Ministries, Publishing Ministry, Music Ministries.
(c.)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the Registrar
of Societies.
(d.)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the raptors/computers as
next year, reports will be electronically.
(e.)
22nd December,
2013 is for Churches to do their Church Boards and Church Business.
(f.)
There will
be DPCC meeting and District Council on
25th December, 2013.
(g.)
ADMIN. ELDERS: Churches are
reminded to be counting church members during Sabbath School and at Main
Service on the 2nd week of the quarter and the seventh week of the
quarter. The information is the one used
for quarterly report.
Today Sabbath, 7th
December, 2013, is Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies.
There will be a Children Ministries
Camp Meeting at Rephidim from 10th to 14th December,
2013. All participants, to come with K15 for Transport, Beddings, plates, cups,
and spoons. The departure place is at
Central Church on Tuesday, at 12:30 hours.
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
ELDERS AND DEACONS SEMINAR
CHILENJE MAIN CHURCH
8TH DECEMBER, 2013.
|
SUNDAY
|
||
|
TIME |
LESSONS |
|
|
08:30-
|
LESSON |
ADMINISTRATION
|
|
09:30 - |
BREAK
|
|
|
09:40 |
LESSON |
BIBLICAL
|
|
10:40 |
BREAK
|
|
|
10:50 |
LESSON |
SPIRITUAL
|
|
11:50 |
BREAK |
|
|
12:00 |
LESSON |
OFFICE
|
|
13:00 |
LUNCH |
|
|
14:00 |
LESSON |
ELDERS AND
|
|
15:00 - 15:10hrs |
BREAK |
|
|
15:10 |
LESSON
|
STRATEGIC |
|
|
BREAK |
|
|
16:20
|
LESSON |
CHRISTIAN |
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
7TH NOVEMBER, 2013
(a.)
The Church
Elections continues, today, 7th December, 2013, there will be the second and
final reading for the 2014 church officers.
(b.)
Tomorrow Sunday, 8th
December, 2013 is the beginning of Training Seminars for 2014 church officers.
Kindly emphasize that
only those who will be trained shall be allowed to serve. The
following is schedule for the trainings:
(i)
Tomorrow Sunday, 8th December, 2013 there will be training
seminar for Elders and Deacons only. Venue: Chilenje Main Time: 08:30 to 17:30
hours.
(ii)
On 15th
December, 2013 - Morning Session - Children Ministries, Communication, and
Church Treasurer.
(iii)
On 15th
December, 2013 - Afternoon Session - Family Life, Education, Health Ministries,
Interest Coordinator.
(iv)
On 29th
December, 2013 - Morning Session - Church Clerks, Sabbath School and Religious
Liberty.
(v)
On 29th
December, 2013 - Afternoon Session - Personal Ministries, Stewardship
Ministries, Publishing Ministry, Music Ministries.
(c.)
Churches are required to register their congregations with the Registrar
of Societies.
(d.)
Churches are requested to buy modems for the raptors/computers as
next year, reports will be electronically.
(e.)
22nd December,
2013 is for Churches to do their Church Boards and Church Business.
(f.)
There will
be DPCC meeting and District Council on
25th December, 2013.
(g.)
ADMIN. ELDERS: Churches are
reminded to be counting church members during Sabbath School and at Main
Service on the 2nd week of the quarter and the seventh week of the
quarter. The information is the one used
for quarterly report.
Today Sabbath, 7th
December, 2013, is Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies.
There will be a Children Ministries
Camp Meeting at Rephidim from 10th to 14th December,
2013. All participants, to come with K15 for Transport, Beddings, plates, cups,
and spoons. The departure place is at
Central Church on Tuesday, at 12:30 hours.
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
ELDERS AND DEACONS SEMINAR
CHILENJE MAIN CHURCH
8TH DECEMBER, 2013.
|
SUNDAY |
||
|
TIME |
LESSONS |
|
|
08:30- 09:30hrs
|
LESSON 1 |
ADMINISTRATION
|
|
09:30 - 09:40hrs |
BREAK
|
|
|
09:40 |
LESSON 2 |
BIBLICAL
|
|
10:40 |
BREAK
|
|
|
10:50 – 11:50hrs |
LESSON 3 |
SPIRITUAL LEADERS (ELDERS)
|
|
11:50 - 12:00hrs |
BREAK |
|
|
12:00 - 13:00hrs |
LESSON 4 |
OFFICE OF THE DEACON
|
|
13:00 – 14:00hrs |
LUNCH |
|
|
14:00 - 15:00hrs |
LESSON 5 |
ELDERS AND CHURCH MINISTRIES
|
|
15:00 - 15:10hrs |
BREAK |
|
|
15:10 - 16:10hrs |
LESSON 6
|
STRATEGIC PLANNING |
|
|
BREAK |
|
|
16:20 - 17:30hrs
|
LESSON 7 |
CHRISTIAN ETHICS. |
30TH NOVEMBER, 2013
(a.)
There will be an Extraordinary DPCC
tomorrow Sunday, 1st December 2013, at Njanji Church. To attend are all Elders
and District Leaders. Time: 08:30 hours.
(b.)
The Church
Elections continues, the First reading will be done today Sabbath, 30th
November, 2013. The Second and final reading will be on 7th December, 2013.
(c.)
On 8th December, in principle is the
beginning of training seminars for all 2014 church officers. All those who will
have been chosen as officers are reminded that it is imperative to attend the
seminars. Only those who will undergo training are the only ones who will be
allowed to serve next year, take this as a serious notification.
(d.)
There will be a meeting for Sabbath
School Superintendents, Elders in-charge and Sabbath School Teachers tomorrow,
Sunday, 1st December, 2013 at Libala
Church. Those to attend to carry Bible and Study Guide. Time: 08:30 Hours.
(e.)
The Zambia Union Conference ASI (Adventist
Laymen's Services and Industries) Annual Convention is on, it started on Thursday,
28th November to Sunday, 1st December 2013.
There will be an Inter District
Music Fellowship tomorrow Sunday, 1st December, 2013 at Njanji Church
starting from 08:00 to 16:30 hours. Each Church or Company is required to
choose one choir or any singing group to participate in the fellowship. The fees are K3 per singer. Kindly
come with packed lunch.
(a)
Next Sabbath
, 7th December, 2013, will be Stewardship Day in all Churches and
Companies. The stewardship preaching materials is hereto attached.
(b)
Churches and
Companies that did not conduct Annual Week of Sacrifice in November 2013 are
advised conduct a Revival Stewardship Week of Prayer from 1st to 7th
December 2013.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT DAY
07/12/13
The Stewardship Commitment Day is a climax of a series of activities
in the life of every Seventh-day Adventist Congregation (Church) annually. This
is a day when every member is invited to prayerfully enter into a commitment
partnership with God. This commitment involves faithfulness in the returning of
the tithe and the regular and systematic support of the Combined Offering Plan.
It all begins with the choosing of the Stewardship and Strategic Plans
Committee (the Stewardship Finance Committee). This is usually done at the time
and way the regular Church Officers are chosen.
Up to 200 church membership – 3
committee members
200-500 church membership – 5
committee members
500-1,000 church membership – 7
committee members
1,000- and above church membership –
9 committee members
When this
service is carefully prepared and conducted on a high spiritual note, it can be
a most blessed experience to all who have made their decisions.
Godly
Living in the Last Days
By John Thiel
Scripture Reading: Luke 16:10 He
that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that
is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
16:11 If therefore ye have
not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the
true [riches]?
16:12 And if ye have not been
faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your
own?
Colossians 3:1 If ye then be
risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on
the right hand of God.
3:2 Set your affection on
things above, not on things on the earth.
3:3 For ye are dead, and your
life is hid with Christ in God.
3:4 When Christ, [who is] our life, shall
appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
We live today on borrowed
time. Jesus is about to appear. It is our desire that we may appear
with him in glory, which is why we are here today. As we are so
imminently close to his coming it says set your affections to things above not
on earth. This is the call for such a time as if not all the way along.
Specific prophecy has identified of the time in which we live right now. This
amazing prophetic picture that Sr. White saw back then that today we see in
hindsight;
I was shown the inhabitants
of the earth in the utmost confusion. War, bloodshed, privation, want, famine,
and pestilence were abroad in the land. As these things surrounded God’s
people, they began to press together, and to cast aside their little
difficulties. Self-dignity no longer controlled them; deep humility took its
place. Suffering, perplexity, and privation caused reason to resume
its throne, and the passionate and unreasonable man became sane, and acted with
discretion and wisdom. {1T 268.1}
My attention was then called
from the scene. There seemed to be a little time of peace. Once more the
inhabitants of the earth were presented before me; and again everything was in
the utmost confusion. Strife, war, and bloodshed, with famine and pestilence,
raged everywhere. Other nations were engaged in this war and confusion. War
caused famine. Want and bloodshed caused pestilence. And then men’s hearts failed
them for fear, “and for looking after those things which are coming on the
earth.” {1T 268.2}
Here is delineated the First
and Second World War. Between the First and Second World War was a little time
of peace. Only 20 years between the two wars. After the Second World War, men’s
hearts were failing them for fear. Although the war was finished, the cold war
continued between communism and the west and all the other dilemmas that
overtook this planet, men’s hearts failing them for fear. Sr White quotes the
words of Jesus;
Luke 21:25 And there shall be
signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth
distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
21:26 Men’s hearts failing
them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the
earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Jesus is speaking of these
wars in Luke. Was that distress of nations?
Luke 21:28 And when these
things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your
redemption draweth nigh.
The Last Generation
How close is Jesus coming?
Are we now to lift up our heads and understand that redemption is really
drawing nigh? Jesus then speaks about the fig tree and we all know well
the prophecy of the fig
tree.
Since the Second World War
Israel has become a nation again and also many other nations.
Luke 21:29 And he spake to
them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
21:30 When they now shoot
forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
21:31 So likewise ye, when ye
see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
21:32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be
fulfilled.
He is simply referring to the
fact of what has been identified of what is in Sr White’s writings. This
generation shall not pass till all be fulfilled. Here is the counsel now, take
heed to yourselves;
Luke 21:33 Heaven and earth
shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
21:34 And take heed to
yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and
drunkenness, and cares of this life, and [so] that day come upon you unawares.
As we meditate upon this
application, apostle Paul’s words are a serious reality;
Romans 13:11 And that,
knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now
[is] our salvation nearer than when we believed.
13:12 The night is far spent,
the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us
put on the armour of light.
13:13 Let us walk honestly,
as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and
wantonness, not in strife and envying.
13:14 But put ye on the Lord
Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfill] the lusts
[thereof].
To all truly committed
Christians these things will cause us to realize I have to do something. I have
to get myself in harmony with what is written. To live at this time a Godly
useful life in the light of this imminent coming of Jesus, what should I do in
the light of all this? It’s all going to be over in a very short time. Are you
poised ready to hear the word of God? Are we awake? Are we really going to tune
in not like the sleeping virgins? Listen carefully to the instruction.
One brother said to me,
“Sister White, do you think the Lord will come in ten years?” [I replied] “What
difference does it make to you whether He shall come in two, four, or ten
years?” “Why,” said he, “I think I would do differently in some things than I
now do if I knew the Lord was to come in ten years.” “What would you do?” said
I. “Why,” said he, “I would sell my property and begin to search the Word of
God and try to warn the people and get them to prepare for His coming, and I
would plead with God that I might be ready to meet Him.” “Then,” said I, “if
you knew that the Lord was not coming for twenty years would you live
differently?” {2SAT 28.1}
Enoch
Said he, “I think I would.”
“Then,” said I, “you know your Master’s will, and it is your duty to do just as
though you knew that He was coming in twenty years.” I opened the Scriptures
and read to him what we have read this morning, and he was convicted that he
should change his course, and he did change his course of action. Well, now,
how selfish was that expression that he would live a different life if he knew
his Lord was to come in ten years. Why, Enoch walked with God 300 years, and
this is a lesson for us, that we shall walk with God every day. We are not safe
unless we are waiting and watching; we must have an eye single to God’s glory.
{2SAT 28.2}
We are living at a time where
some think Jesus is going to come in 20 years. We are living at the
imminence of Christ’s coming. There are no more years to consider anymore. It
is a selfish idea to change my process of getting ready for Jesus to come if he
was coming in 20 years. She referred to Enoch who walked with God 300 years and
Enoch was translated as we will be. Did his life vary in relation to the date
of his translation? 300 years he walked with God and God was pleased with him
and God translated him. Would it make any difference to our lifestyle if we
know that Jesus is coming imminently? Enoch was translated not because 5 years
before his translation he changed his course. What was his course all the way
through?
Enoch’s walk with God was not
in a trance or a vision, but in all the duties of his daily life. He did not
become a hermit, shutting himself entirely from the world; for he had a work to
do for God in the world. In the family and in his intercourse with men, as a
husband and father, a friend, a citizen, he was the steadfast, unwavering
servant of the Lord. His heart was in harmony with God’s will; for “can two
walk together, except they be agreed?” {RH, April 15, 1909 par. 1}
Enoch was an active worker.
He did not seek ease and comfort. . {RH, April 15, 1909 par. 5}
Seek those things that are
above, not on this earth. The world around us is seeking ease or comfort and
using their money to make their life comfortable. Enoch didn’t do that for 300
years. Enoch had a work to do for God. He was an active worker. What does this
include for the people that will be ready for translation?
It is the purpose of God to
glorify Himself in His people before the world. He expects those who bear the
name of Christ to represent Him in thought, word, and deed. Their thoughts are
to be pure and their words noble and uplifting, drawing those around them
nearer the Saviour. The religion of Christ is to be interwoven with all that
they do and say. Their every business transaction is to be fragrant with the
presence of God.–Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 21. {ChS 26.5}
Our Businesses and Homes
Let the businessman do his
business in a way that will glorify his Master because of his fidelity. Let him
carry his religion into everything that is done, and reveal to men the Spirit of
Christ. Let the mechanic be a diligent and faithful representative of Him who
toiled in the lowly walks of life in the cities of Judea. Let every one who
names the name of Christ so work that man by seeing his good works may be led
to glorify his Creator and Redeemer. –Bible Echo, June 10, 1901. {ChS 27.1}
What was Enoch doing? He was
representing Christ. We are called upon to represent Christ and do a work for
God. He was an active worker. What does that include? Every business
transaction. Whatever we do, we are to continue to do for the glory of God. If
I want to be ready for Jesus to come tomorrow, what would I do today?
Luke 16:10 He that is
faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust
in the least is unjust also in much.
16:11 If therefore ye have
not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon [MONEY], who will commit to your
trust the true [riches]?
16:12 And if ye have not been
faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your
own?
What must we do in our daily
life with the use of our money? In our trade, how must we be? If I want to be
ready for Jesus to come, I must be absolutely clear in my business behaviour,
in my money use. I must be meticulous. If I’m not meticulous in these events, I
will not be meticulous in heaven either. If you have not been faithful in
another man’s business, property, who will give you that which is your own? Can
you see the story of Enoch? Did he change his behaviour pattern when he got
close to translation? Not at all.
All we have to do with is
this one day. Today we must be faithful to our trust. Today we must love God
with all the heart and our neighbor as ourselves. Today we must resist the
temptations of the enemy, and through the grace of Christ gain the victory.
Thus we shall watch and wait for Christ’s coming. Each day we should live as if
we knew that this would be our last day on this earth. If we knew that Christ
would come tomorrow, would we not crowd into today all the kind words, all the
unselfish deeds, that we could? We should be patient and gentle, and intensely
in earnest, doing all in our power to win souls to Christ. . . . {HP 355.5}
Every day we are simply doing
what is my faithful duty. Just worry about today.
I urge you to turn your
thoughts from worldly things and center them on the things of eternity. Christ
has placed everlasting life within your reach, and He has promised to give you
help in every time of need. . . . We should never rest satisfied with present
attainments. If we put mind and heart into the work of reaching God’s ideal for
us, if we go to Christ, the mighty helper, for aid, He will give us the very
assistance that we need. He will bestow on us the very power that will enable
us to be victorious in the struggle against evil. {HP 355.6}
This is our work.
Because they are not
connected with some directly religious work, many feel that their lives are
useless; that they are doing nothing for the advancement of God’s kingdom. But
this is a mistake. If their work is that which someone must do, they should not
accuse themselves of uselessness in the great household of God. The humblest
duties are not to be ignored. Any honest work is a blessing, and faithfulness
in it may prove a training for higher trusts. {COL 359.2
If you are a street sweeper
or whatever you are doing right up to the coming of Christ as you work day by
day, the humblest duties are not to be ignored. We continually come across
people who think my work isn’t important; I want to find something more
important to do. If you are not faithful in what you are doing now you won’t be
in the bigger jobs.
However lowly, any work done
for God with a full surrender of self is as acceptable to Him as the highest
service. No offering is small that is given with true-heartedness and gladness
of soul. {COL 359.3}
Wherever we may be, Christ
bids us take up the duty that presents itself. If this is in the home, take
hold willingly and earnestly to make home a pleasant place. If you are a
mother, train your children for Christ. This is as verily a work for God as is
that of the minister in the pulpit. If your duty is in the kitchen, seek to be
a perfect cook. Prepare food that will be healthful, nourishing, and
appetizing. And as you employ the best ingredients in preparing food remember
that you are to give your mind the best thoughts. If it is your work to till
the soil or to engage in any other trade or occupation, make a success of the
present duty. Put your mind on what you are doing. In all your work represent
Christ. Do as He would do in your place. {COL 359.4}
Do you ever do a job and
think what a job and you don’t put your mind on it? Do you think I want to do
something more uplifting than this?
However small your talent,
God has a place for it. That one talent, wisely used, will accomplish its
appointed work. By faithfulness in little duties, we are to work on the plan of
addition, and God will work for us on the plan of multiplication. These littles
will become the most precious influences in His work. {COL 360.1}
If you work for an employer
and do it as unto Jesus, how do you think your employer will look up on it?
Let a living faith run like
threads of gold through the performance of even the smallest duties. Then all
the daily work will promote Christian growth. There will be a continual looking
unto Jesus. Love for Him will give vital force to everything that is
undertaken. Thus through the right use of our talents, we may link ourselves by
a golden chain to the higher world. This is true sanctification; for
sanctification consists in the cheerful performance of daily duties in perfect
obedience to the will of God. {COL 360.2}
If we are going to be ready
for Jesus to come, what sort of people will we be? We will be the most avid,
the most particular and the most successful in everything we do. Do I
want to be ready when Jesus comes to be welcomed to the higher world? What did
Jesus say? Be faithful to that which is least and that will be the chain that
will link you to heaven. At the time when men’s hearts are failing them
for fear, what does Jesus say to this generation?
Luke 21:34 And take heed to
yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and
drunkenness, and cares of this life, and [so] that day come upon you unawares.
What is Jesus saying? You are
so occupied with your own interests that you are not actually occupied with
Jesus in your activities.
Luke 21:35 For as a snare
shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
21:36 Watch ye therefore, and
pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that
shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
To stand before the Son of
man you need to watch and be conscious of everything you do. You will do it
with Jesus. Be faithful in little things. Don’t pile so much onto your plate
that you will become so busy that you won’t have time to consider Jesus.
Your mind can be so occupied with what you are doing, that you leave Jesus out.
Jesus can be eased out of our conscious. Jesus says don’t be overcharged with
surfeiting and the cares of this life. In the world today people are
overcharged with more than what they need. Just prior to his coming, people
will be overcharged. We can be caught by surprise.
When to Sell Our Houses
Is there a time that Jesus wants
us to sell our homes, livelihood and our business? Follow carefully the
guidelines. We should make Christ part of my trade and business life. If Jesus
is coming tomorrow, should I get rid of it today? To be a diligent money maker
with the business or trade which you are involved, is this in order? Is this
right?
John Wesley once preached a
powerful sermon on the use of money. He laid down three rules: “Make all you can;
save all you can; give all you can.”
To acquire and not save is
improvidence. To hoard up money, adding land to land, and house to house, is
covetousness and idolatry.
To make and to save in order
to give in support of the cause of God, is obeying the command of Christ,. {ST,
09/27/1883, par. 13}
When you have more than what
you need, are you going to add land to land? It is right to make money. It is
right to save money. It is right to use the money that you don’t need to pour
it into the treasury of God. Notice that making money to enhance the kingdom of
heaven is in order. To be capable moneymaker is Gods order. We don’t stop
making money just because is coming tomorrow. We make money to enhance the
kingdom of heaven.
If the love of Christ were
burning in the hearts of His professed people, we would see the same spirit
manifested today. Did they but realize how near is the end of all work for the
salvation of souls, they would sacrifice their possessions as freely as did the
members of the early church. They would work for the advancement of God’s cause
as earnestly as worldly men labor to acquire riches. Tact and skill would be
exercised, and earnest and unselfish labor put forth to acquire means, not to
hoard, but to pour into the treasury of the Lord. {CS 40.3}
The worldly man is labouring
to acquire riches. God’s people will work to advance Gods cause. Have you ever
thought that is what God wants me to do if I have a business? Not to hoard but
to pour into the treasury of the Lord. Christ for your sakes became poor.
The work must not stop for
want of means. More means must be invested in it. Brethren in America, in the
name of my Master I bid you wake up! You that are placing your talents of means
in a napkin, and hiding them in the earth, who are building houses and adding
land to land, God calls upon you, “Sell that ye have, and give alms.” There is
a time coming when commandment keepers can neither buy nor sell. Make haste to
dig out your buried talents. If God has entrusted you with money, show
yourselves faithful to your trust; unwrap your napkin, and send your talents to
the exchangers, that when Christ shall come, He may receive His own with
interest. {CS 40.1}
Are we getting it very clear?
There is nothing wrong with making money before Jesus comes. We are to use it
for his glory. There is something wrong with hoarding and adding land-to-land
and house to house. We are to use the money for the kingdom of heaven. If the
homes that we live in and the businesses we have can be used to raise money for
the cause, should we sell it? If my house and business is making money, I
should use it to increase the wealth of Gods kingdom, finding souls with the
money.
I saw that at present God
does not call for the houses His people need to live in, unless expensive
houses are exchanged for cheaper ones. But if those who have an abundance do
not hear His voice, cut loose from the world, and dispose of a portion of their
property and lands, and sacrifice for God, He will pass them by, and call for
those who are willing to do anything for Jesus, even to sell their homes to
meet the wants of the cause. God will have freewill offerings. Those who give
must esteem it a privilege to do so. {1T 176.4}
Here is a balancing act that
comes into focus. It is those who do not listen to the Lord to cut loose from
their abundance.
Some give of their abundance,
but yet they feel no lack. They do not particularly deny themselves of anything
for the cause of Christ. 1 T 176
As we come closer and closer
to the end, there is instruction;
Houses and lands will be of
no use to the saints in the time of trouble, for they will then have to flee
before infuriated mobs, and at that time their possessions cannot be disposed
of to advance the cause of present truth. I was shown that it is the will of
God that the saints should cut loose from every encumbrance before the time of
trouble comes, and make a covenant with God through sacrifice. If they have
their property on the altar and earnestly inquire of God for duty, He will
teach them when to dispose of these things. Then they will be free in the time
of trouble and have no clogs to weigh them down. {EW 56.3}
I saw that if any held on to
their property and did not inquire of the Lord as to their duty, He would not
make duty known, and they would be permitted to keep their property, and in the
time of trouble it would come up before them like a mountain to crush them, and
they would try to dispose of it, but would not be able. I heard some mourn like
this: “The cause was languishing, God’s people were starving for the truth, and
we made no effort to supply the lack; now our property is useless. Oh, that we
had let it go, and laid up treasure in heaven!” {EW 57.1}
In the work of getting ready
for Jesus to come, we need to enquire all along the way exactly where the Lord
wants me to exercise myself. As you come closer to the end, you’ll
discover and recognize exactly when to dispose of your excess but you will
still live in a home. Here is where by prayerful consideration, you can guard
carefully when to dispose and not be found in difficult places.
I saw that a sacrifice did
not increase, but it decreased and was consumed. I also saw that God had not
required all of His people to dispose of their property at the same time; but
if they desired to be taught, He would teach them, in a time of need, when to
sell and how much to sell. Some have been required to dispose of their property
in times past to sustain the Advent cause, while others have been permitted to
keep theirs until a time of need. Then, as the cause needs it, their duty is to
sell. {EW 57.1}
The object of selling is not
to give to those who are able to labor and support themselves, but to spread
the truth. {EW 57.2}
We are right on the verge but
life must still go on. You still need to sustain yourself and your family. You
still need a home to live in but the time is coming where we will need to know
where to scale down and to sell entirely. There are many people who have moved
into the country and then found themselves in dire straits. They get all
excited that they have to move to the country. For the sake of the children
it’s important.
The Time of Trouble
Many of the wicked were
greatly enraged as they suffered the effects of the plagues. I saw the saints
leaving the cities and villages, and associating together in companies, and
living in the most solitary places. Angels provided them food and water, while
the wicked were suffering from hunger and thirst. EW 282.
We think that we’re living in
the end and we have to do that now. The above is speaking of the time of
trouble – not now. I knew some people who did that in New Zealand and
they had to back track as they went ahead of the Lord. Here we have the counsel
of the Lord.
Let everyone take time to
consider carefully; and not be like the man in the parable who began to build,
and was not able to finish. Not a move should be made but that movement and all
that it portends are carefully considered–everything weighed. . . . To every
man was given his work according to his several ability. Then let him not move
hesitatingly, but firmly, and yet humbly trusting in God. {2SM 362.1}
There may be individuals who
will make a rush to do something, and enter into some business they know
nothing about. This God does not require. Think candidly, prayerfully, studying
the Word with all carefulness and prayerfulness, with mind and heart awake to
hear the voice of God. . . . To understand the will of God is a great thing. .
. . {2SM 362.2}
Counsel in the Fear of God
I address words to the church
at Battle Creek, to move in the counsels of God. There is need of your
moving–many from Battle Creek–and there is also need of your having
well-defined plans as to what you will do when you go out from Battle Creek. Do
not go in a rush, without knowing what you are about. . . . O for generals,
wise and considerate, well-balanced men, who will be safe advisers, who have
some insight into human nature, who know how to direct and counsel in the fear
of God. {2SM 362.3}
There were people who were
encouraged to move out of Battle Creek. They were ready to do it in a rush. We
often go all starry eyed and think the Lord is with us but he wasn’t. We are
not to walk in imaginary Christianity. We are to be astute right to the end.
I have seen that danger
attends every new phase of experience in the church, because some hear things
with such a strong spirit. While some teachers may be strong and efficient in
teaching in the lines of Bible doctrines, they will not all be men who have a
knowledge of practical life and can advise perplexed minds with surety and
safety. They do not discern the perplexing situation that must necessarily come
to every family who shall make a change. Therefore, let all be careful what
they say; if they know not the mind of God in some matters, let them never
speak from a guess or suppose so. If they know nothing definite, let them say
so, and let the individual rely wholly upon God. Let there be much praying
done, and even with fasting, that not one shall move in darkness, but move in
the light as God is in the light. . . . {2SM 362.4}
Let there be nothing done in
a disorderly manner that there shall be a great loss or sacrifice made upon
property because of ardent, impulsive speeches which stir up an enthusiasm
which is not after the order of God, {2SM 363.1}
The time in which we live is
once of imminence and extreme position but we must not over react. We must
follow Gods counsel at the present time. We must move intelligently with a
well-balanced procedure. Whether it’s making changes in diet, dress or moving
to the country, whatever it is, move carefully with balance lest you move too
fast and do much damage. We live in perilous times.
We live in a challenging time
and by God’s grace we must steer our vessels with much wisdom. It is my prayer
that with all we are learning God will grant us wisdom to put into practice the
understanding of the time in which we are living.
Shall we kneel down
for prayer.
Let us all now open
our eyes and sign up our commitment decision card
(Continue with the
prayer of dedicating them for the commitment decisions the members have made
individually).
Amen.
23RD NOVEMBER, 2013
(a.) The Church Elections continues, the First reading
will be done on 30th November, 2013 and the Second, and final reading will be
on 7th December, 2013.
(b.)
There will be an Extraordinary DPCC on 1st December 2013, the venue will be
communicated in due course.
(c.)
On 8th December, in principle is the beginning of training seminars for all 2014
church officers. All those who will have been chosen as officers are reminded
that it is imperative to attend the seminars. Only those who will undergo
training are the only ones who will be allowed to serve next year, take this as
a serious notification.
(d.)
There will a meeting for AMO, DORCAS and lay preachers tomorrow Sunday, 24th November, 2013 at Libala church. Time: 08:30hrs.
(e.)
There will be a meeting for Sabbath School Superintendents, Elders in-charge and
Sabbath School Teachers on 1st December, 2013 at Libala Church. Time: 08:30 Hours.
(f.)
There will be a Zambia Union Conference ASI (Adventist Laymen's Services and
Industries) Annual Convention on 28th November to 1st December 2013, fees are
K1,200 per delegate and couple is K1,500. For those interested should contact
the Pastor.
There will be Inter District Music Fellowship on 1st December, 2013 at Njanji Church starting from 08:00
to 16:30 hours. Each Church or Company is required to choose one choir or any singing
group to participate in the fellowship. The
fees are K3 per singer. Kindly come with packed lunch.
(a)
On 7th December, 2013, there will be Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies.
(b) Churches and Companies that did not conduct Annual Week of Sacrifice in November 2013 should
conduct a Revival Stewardship Week of Prayer from 1st to 7th
December 2013.
16TH NOVEMBER, 2013
(a.)
The District has opened a
Company and it is located at Apex University along Kasama Road in Libala South.
All
those who were baptized during the crusade should be congregating at Apex Company.
(b.)
Elections.
Reminder to all those that were chosen and participated in the seminar last
Sunday that they will be meeting this Sunday at Chilenje Main church. Starting
time is exactly 09:00 hours, come at least 30 minutes before the stated time.
Lunch will be provided by the District. Churches are only requested to provide
enough water for their participant for the exercise will run from 09:00 to 17:30hrs.
(c.)
Church leaders are requested to convey
to the nominating committee chairperson the statistics of the present
membership and not membership on paper. The choosing will be based on present
membership.
(d.)
There will a meeting for AMO, DORCAS
and lay preachers at Libala church on 24th November, at 08:30hrs. There will be
another meeting for Sabbath School Superintendents, Elders in-charge and Sabbath
School Teachers on 1st December, at 08:30 Hours.
(e.)
There will be a Zambia Union
Conference ASI (Adventist Laymen's Services and Industries) Annual Convention
on 28th November to 1st December 2013, fees are K1,200 per delegate and couple
is K1,500. For those interested should contact the Pastor.
There will be Inter District Music
Fellowship on 1st December, 2013 at Njanji Church starting from 08:00
to 16:30 hours. Each Church or Company is required to choose one choir or any singing
group to participate in the fellowship. The
fees are K3 per singer. Kindly come with packed lunch.
On 7th December, 2013, there will be
Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
9TH NOVEMBER, 2013
(a.)
The District has opened a Company and it is located at Mwize
School in Libala South.
(b.)
The Special
Nominating Committees in all the Churches will give reports today, Sabbath 9th
November, 2013.
(c.)
There will
be a seminar tomorrow, Sunday, 10th November, 2014, at 08:30 hours for
all those who will be chosen to be in the Nominating Committees for 2014 Officers. Kindly note that all those members of the
Nominating Committee, who will not attend the seminar will not participate in
the elections.
There
will be Inter District Music Fellowship on 1st December, 2013 at
Njanji Church starting from 08:00 to 16:30 hours. Each Church or Company is required
to choose one choir or any singing group to participate in the fellowship. The fees are K3 per singer. Kindly come with packed lunch.
On 7th December, 2013,
there will be Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies.
(a) The Executive is thanking the members for the roles
they played in the success of the crusade.
(b) There will be
choosing of Special Nominating Committees for 2014 officers today in all Churches.
There will be Annual Week of Sacrifice is starting
tomorrow Sunday 3rd –
9th November, 2013; in all Churches and Companies.
(a)
There
will be a meeting for the organising Committee for the Music Fellowship to be held
on 1st December, 2013 and all Church Music Directors tomorrow Sunday
at Njanji Church. Time 09:30 hours. Kindly observe time.
(b)
There
will be a Music Fellowship on 1st December, 2013 at Njanji Church.
The Training for Literature Evangelist is starting
tomorrow Sunday 3rd to 8th November, 2013 at Woodlands Extension
SDA Church. Time 08:00 hours.
(a)
There
will be a meeting for all Youths District Leaders. To attend are the following: Adventurer,
Pathfinder, Ambassadors and Youth at the District level.
(b)
There
will be a camporee next year in April, 2014.
DISTRICT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
19th October, 2013
ADMINISTRATION
(a) The District Crusade is going on at is Mwize grounds, Libala South. Time 17:30 to
19:30 hours. On 26th October,
2013 the last day of the crusade there will be baptism at Chilenje Main at
14:00 hours.
(b) There will be a big Sabbath on 26th October, 2013 at Mwize Grounds Libala
South.
(c) There are CDs for the sermons for the crusade are on sale.
(d) There will be a seminar for Elders on Sunday, 20th October,
2013.
(e) The processes of Church Elections will begin this October; members are reminded to
pray for these forth-coming elections.
STEWARDSHIP
Today 19thOctober, 2013 will be Stewardship
Day in all Churches and Companies. Churches and Companies to arrange for preachers
for day.
MUSIC
There will be a
meeting for all Music Directors at the Crusade site today Sabbath at 15:00
hours. Kindly observe time.
HEALTH
There will be exposition or
hgealuh check-up by the Riverside crew tomorrow Sunday from 08:00 hours to
15:00 hours at the Crusade Site. They will do the following: - eye screening,
free reading glass and some at K25.00, HIV Testing and Cancer Information on
beast, cervix.
PUBLISHING
There will be Training for those who wish to be
Literature Evangelist at Woodlands Extension SDA Church from 3rd to
8th November, 2013. Churches
should approve the names and submit to the District Leader before the date for
training. Time 08:00 hours.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Communication Department is
producing a District Newsletter and is therefore inviting members to submit
testimonies and articles on the following topics: Prayer, Entrepreneurship,
Courtship and Marriage, Health matters and other events done by Churches. The
articles should be submitted to the Communication Secretaries or Elder in
Charge of Communication.
SABBATH SCHOOL
There will be a meeting for all
Sabbath School Superintendents to meet today at 16:00 hours at Arakan Church.
12th October, 2013
(a)
There
will be a Lusaka Conference Master Guide Investiture Service today Sabbath,
12th October, at Njanji church.
(b)
The
District Crusade will start tomorrow Sunday, 13th October, 2013 to
26th October 2013 and the following are our Speakers: First Speaker
is Pastor Pitman Siamaundu. Second Speakers are Ev. Misherck Mwami and Ev.
Mwansa Lesa. The Venue is Mwize grounds,
Libala South.
(c)
There
will be seminar for Elders on 20th October, 2013.
All those to attend must register with the Admin Elders failure to do so will
result to no attendance.
(d)
The
processes of Church Elections will begin this October; members are reminded to
pray for these forth-coming elections.
(e)
On
26th October, 2013 will be Spirit of Prophecy day in all Churches
and Companies.
(f)
There
will be Lusaka Conference Stewardship meeting tomorrow Sunday, 13th
October, 2013 at Libala Church. To
attend are Church Stewardship Leaders and Strategic Plan Committee Members,
District Stewardship Leaders and Elders in Charge of Stewardship.
There will be Dorcas
Executive Meeting tomorrow Sunday, 13th October, 2013 at Libala
Church. To attend are all Zone,
Federation and Local Executive Leaders. Time 09:00 hours. Kindly observe time.
(a)
There will be a meeting for all Crusade
Committee members today Sabbath, at Njanji Church. Time: 14:00 hours.
(b)
There
will be a Match Past from Chilenje market to Mwize Grounds the venue for the
Crusade. All Pathfinders, Ambassadors
and Adventurers to meet at Robert Grounds in uniforms for the match past at
14:30 hours.
(c)
All
Churches and Companies to promote the crusade in their congregations and
encourage their members to attend and invite others to the crusade.
(d)
Crusade Duty Rota:
The
church on duty will do the following:
Week One
Crusade Duty Rota (Decorations, music, Chorister,
announcements and security)
|
No |
Day, Date |
Church |
|
1. |
Sunday, |
Njanji |
|
2. |
Monday, |
Hill |
|
3. |
Tuesday, |
Chilenje |
|
4. |
Wednesday, |
Arakan |
|
5. |
Thursday, |
Chifundo |
|
6. |
Friday, |
Over |
|
7. |
Sabbath, |
Muyooma |
Week Two
|
No |
Day, Date |
Church |
|
1. |
Sunday, |
Njanji |
|
2. |
Monday, |
Hill |
|
3. |
Tuesday, |
Chilenje |
|
4. |
Wednesday, |
Arakan |
|
5. |
Thursday, |
Chifundo |
|
6. |
Friday, |
Over |
|
7. |
Sabbath, |
Decoration |
The month of October, 2013 has
been dedicated for cancer awareness. To this end, there will be free
Cancer screening at the Cancer Hospital during Weekends for the following:
Women aged 35 and above for breast cancer
Men above the age of 50 for prostate cancer
After the month of October,
the cancer screening will be available at a fee of K80.00. An appeal is also
made to all Health Officials to continue sensitizing the members in the
respective Churches.
(a) Next
Sabbath 19thOctober, 2013 will be Stewardship Day in all Churches
and Companies. Churches
and Companies to arrange for preachers for day.
(b) There will be Annual Week of Sacrifice in
all Churches and Companies from 2nd – 9th November, 2013;
(c)
On 7th
December, 2013 will be Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies.
The KR5.00 or a block
contribution towards the District Mission House announcement has been running
for some time now and those who have not yet made the contribution are urged to
do so.
4th October, 2013
(a)
The
District Crusade will run from 13th - 26th October 2013
and the following are our Speakers: First Speaker is Pastor Pitman Siamaundu.
Second Speakers are Ev. Misherck Mwami and Ev. Mwansa Lesa. The Venue is Mwize grounds, Libala South.
(b)
All
Churches and Companies are requested to contribute K1,000.00 towards the
running of the District Crusade.
(c)
The
seminar for elders that was to be conducted on 13th October, 2013
has been moved to 20th October, 2013. All those
to attend must register with the Admin elders failure to do so, no attendance.
(d)
The
processes of Church Elections will begin this October, members are reminded to
pray for these forth-coming elections
(e)
On
12th October, there will be a Lusaka Conference Master Guide Investiture
service at Njanji church.
(f)
Admin
Elders are requested to submit the quarterly reports.
The KR5.00 or a block
contribution towards the District Mission House announcement has been running
for some time now and those who have not yet made the contribution are urged to
do so.
There will be Dorcas
General Meeting tomorrow Sunday, 6th October, 2013 at Njanji Church.
Dorcas Leaders in local Churches and Companies to come with quarterly
reports. To attend are all Dorcas
Workers in the District. Time 09:00 hours.
a)
There will be a meeting for all Crusade
Committee members today Sabbath, at Njanji Church. Time: 14:00 hours.
The
month of October, 2013 has been dedicated for cancer awareness. To this
end, there will be free Cancer screening at the Cancer Hospital
during Weekends for the following:
Women aged 35 and above for breast cancer
Men above the age of 50 for prostate cancer
After the
month of October, the cancer screening will be available at a fee of K80.00. An
appeal is also made to all Health Officials to continune sensitizing the
members in the respective Churches.
(a)
Today
is Adventurer Day on 5th October 2013 in all Churches and Companies.
Below are Preachers sent by the District for the programme.
|
NO. |
NAME OF THE PREACHER |
CHURCH/COMPANY TO PREACH |
|
1. |
Br. Kelvin Muchindu |
Chilenje Main |
|
2. |
Br. Twambo Milunga |
Chifundo Church |
|
3. |
Br. Abel Chanda |
Njanji Church |
|
4. |
Br. Mutale Chimba |
Overhill Church |
|
5. |
Br. George Kabimba |
Hillview Park Church |
|
6. |
Br. Christopher Shiyanda |
Muyooma Church |
|
7. |
Br. Simba Musasa |
Arakan Church |
|
8. |
Br. Pride Musasa |
Hillview Company |
|
9. |
Br. Jordan |
Rockfield Company |
|
10. |
Br. Joshua Banda |
Chilenje Central Company |
|
11. |
Br. Trevor Mwansa |
Chilenje Trades Company |
|
12. |
Br. Siva Asani |
Luyando Company |
|
13. |
Br. Nchimunya Chiya |
Arakan Central Company |
(b)
There
will be Adventurer Social Outing on tomorrow Sunday, 6th October, 2013 which will also
be Adventurer fun day. Charges are
K40.00. Venue: Munda Wanga.
(a) on 19thOctober
Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies.
(b) There will be Annual Week of Sacrifice in
all Churches and Companies from 2nd – 9th November, 2013;
(c)
On 7th
December, 2013 will be Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies.
(a)
There
will be DPCC meeting and District Council Meeting tomorrow Sunday 29th
September, 2013. Venue: Njanji SDA
Church. Time: 08:30 hours.
(b)
Admin
Elders are requested to submit the quarterly reports.
(c)
There
will be Baptism today at Chilenje Main SDA Church at 13:00 hours. All Baptism candidates should be at Chilenje
Main after the Main Service.
(d)
The
District Crusade will run from 13th - 26th October 2013
and the following are our Speakers:
First
Speaker : Pastor Pitman Siamaundu.
Second Speakers
: Ev.
Misherck Mwami & Ev. Mwansa Lesa
Venue : Mwize
grounds, Libala South.
(e)
All
Churches and Companies are requested to contribute K1,000.00 towards the
running of the District Crusade.
(f)
On
12th October, there will be a Lusaka Conference Master Guide Investiture
service at Njanji church.
The KR5.00 or a
block contribution towards the District Mission House announcement has been
running for some time now and those who have not yet made the contribution are
urged to do so by 30th September 2013.
a)
There
will be a meeting for all Crusade Committee members today Sabbath, 28th
September, 2013 at Njanji Church. Time: 15:00 hours.
b)
There
will be a meeting for all Prayer Band Members in the District today Sabbath, 28th
September 2013 at Njanji Church. Time: 15:00hours
c)
There
will be a meeting for all Evangelists tomorrow Sunday, 29th
September, 2013 at Arakan Church. Time: 07:00
hours.
The District
Publishing Leader is requesting the Local Church Publishing Leaders to submit
the third quarterly reports to her by 29th September, 2013.
(a)
There
will be Adventurer Day on 5th October 2013 in all Churches and
Companies. Below are Preachers sent by the District for the programme. All
Churches and Companies are advised to organise a programme with the
Adventurers.
|
NO. |
NAME OF THE PREACHER |
CHURCH/COMPANY TO PREACH |
|
1. |
Br. Kelvin Muchindu |
Chilenje Main |
|
2. |
Br. Twambo Milunga |
Chifundo Church |
|
3. |
Br. Abel Chanda |
Njanji Church |
|
4. |
Br. Mutale Chimba |
Overhill Church |
|
5. |
Br. George Kabimba |
Hillview Park Church |
|
6. |
Br. Christopher Shiyanda |
Muyooma Church |
|
7. |
Br. Simba Musasa |
Arakan Church |
|
8. |
Br. Pride Musasa |
Hillview Company |
|
9. |
Br. Jordan |
Rockfield Company |
|
10. |
Br. Joshua Banda |
Chilenje Central Company |
|
11. |
Br. Trevor Mwansa |
Chilenje Trades Company |
|
12. |
Br. Siva Asani |
Luyando Company |
|
13. |
Br. Nchimunya Chiya |
Arakan Central Company |
(b)
There
will be Adventurer Council at Arakan today, at 16:00 hours.
(c)
There
will be Adventurer Social Outing on Sunday, 6th October, 2013 which will also
be Adventurer fun day. Charges are
K40.00. Venue: Munda Wanga.
There
will be a Zone 1 Dorcas Council at Libala Church tomorrow Sunday, 29th
September, 2013 at 09:00 Hours. To
attend are all Dorcas Workers.
The
Stewardship Activities for the 4th Quarter are as follows:
(a) on 19thOctober
Stewardship Day in all Churches and Companies
(b) 2nd – 9th November
Annual Week of Sacrifice in all Churches and Companies –(from General Conference)
(d)
On 7thDecember Stewardship Day in all
Churches and Companies - (from Division)
a) The District Crusade will run from 13th - 26th October 2013.
The First Speaker will be Pastor Pitman Siamaundu. The Second Speakers will be
Evangelist Misherck Mwami and Evangelist Mwansa Lesa. The Venue is still
subject to confirmation.
b) All Churches and Companies are requested to contribute K1,000.00 towards the
running of the District Crusade.
2. BUILDING AND PROJECTS
Church members are requested to contribute KR5.00 or a block towards the construction of the
District Mission House. The announcement has been running for some time now and
those who have not yet made the contribution are urged to do so by 30th
September 2013.
a)
The Adventurer social outing has been moved to 6th October, 2013 which
will also be Adventurer fun day. Charges
are K40.00 and the Venue is still Munda Wanga.
b) 5thOctober 2013 will be Adventurer Day in all Churches. Preacher will be sent by
the District.
There will be a District Crusade Meeting at Njanji Church Today 21st September 2013
at 15:00. All District Crusade Committee Members to attend without fail, and
should come with proposed budgets for the crusade.
a) All Prayer Band Members in the Chilenje District to meet Today, 21st
September 2013 at Njanji SDA Church. Time: 14:00hrs
b) Elder Singendenge would like meet all Interpreters Today, 21st September
2013 at Arakan SDA at 14:00 hours.
c) Elder Katupa would like to meet all Head Deacons Today, 21st September
2013 at Njanji SDA at 14:00 Hours.
d) Elder Chitenge would like to meet all Personal Ministries Leaders, Interest
Coordinators, Federation Leaders (Dorcas, AMO and A.Y President) Today, 21st
September 2013 at Njanji SDA Church at 14:00 hours.
e) All Churches to select one member to be in the Electricity Committee. The names to
be submitted during the District Crusade Meeting at Njanji SDA Church to Br.
Hamutete of Overhill Church.
STEWARDSHIP
There will be a Stewardship Evaluation session on 22nd September 2013 starting 09:00 hours at
Chilenje Main Church. Treasurers, together with Stewardship Leaders to prepare
reports.
14th September, 2013
The District Crusade
will run from 6th - 19th October 2013. The First Speaker
will be Pastor Pitman Siamaundu. The Second Speakers will be Evangelist
Misherck Mwami and Evangelist Mwansa Lesa. The Venue is still subject to
confirmation.
The Communication
Department is producing a District Newsletter and is therefore inviting members
to submit testimonies and articles on the following topics: Prayer, Entrepreneurship,
Courtship and Marriage, Health matters and other events done by Churches. The
articles should be submitted to the Communication Secretaries or Elder in
Charge of Communication. Deadline for submission is 30th September 2013.
Church members are
requested to contribute KR5.00 or a block towards the construction of the
District Mission House. The announcement has been running for some time now and
those who have not yet made the contribution are urged to do so by 30th
September 2013.
(a)
There
will be an Adventurer Club social outing on 22nd September 2013 to
Munda Wanga. Fees are yet to be determined.
(b)
There
will be an Adventurer Council Meeting Tomorrow, Sunday 15th
September 2013 at Arakan Church. Time: 10:00 hours.
There will be a
meeting for all District Crusade Committee Members and all those willing to
serve the Lord at this level today, 14th September 2014 at Njanji
SDA Church. Time: 14:30. Some of the Committee members include:
2.Br. L. Mwansa - Chilenje SDA Church
3. Br. P. Munyenya - Overhill SDA Church
4.Br. E. Rose - Overhill SDA Church
5. Br. P. Hamweete - Overhill SDA Church
6. Br. P. Manaseh - Overhill SDA Church
7. Sr. Annie Zimba - Chilenje Central
8. Br. P. Ndibali - Hillview Park SDA Church
9. Sr. L. Chilema - Hillview Park SDA Church
10. Br. C. Singe’ndende - Overhill SDA Church
11. Sr. Mvula - Njanji SDA Church
STEWARDSHIP
(a)
Today,
14th September 2013 is Stewardship day in all churches and
companies. The theme is: STEWARDSHIP: A
MATTER OF THE HEARTS. Stewardship Leaders or Elders in Charge to conduct
Bible Studies in their respective congregations.
(b)
There
will be a Stewardship Evaluation session on 22 September 2013 starting 09:00hours
at Chilenje Main Church. Treasurers, together with Stewardship Leaders to
prepare reports
a)
The District Crusade
will run from 6th - 26th October 2013.
b) The
Muluse 2013 Camp Meeting will run from tomorrow, 1st September2013
to 7th September 2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema
while Pastor Chiyokoma Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate
Speakers. The theme is: “We are his disciples” Theme Song: “I will follow thee”
SDA Hymnal # 623, Local # 11
There will be a Literature Evangelism Training by
the Publishing Department of the Lusaka Conference from 9th to 13th
September 2013. The Venue is the Union Hall. All Churches to identify members
and approve their names for training. Approved names to be forwarded to the
District Publishing Leader.
The
Communication Department is producing a District Newsletter and is therefore
inviting members to submit testimonies and articles on the following topics:
Prayer, Entrepreneurship, Courtship and Marriage, Health matters and other
events done by Churches. The articles should be submitted to the Communication
Secretaries or Elder in Charge of Communication. Deadline for submission is
30th September 2013.
Church members are requested to
contribute KR5.00 or a block towards the construction of the District Pastor’s
House. The announcement has been running for some time now and those who have
not yet made the contribution are urged to do so by 30th September 2013.
a)
There will be an
Adventurer Club social outing on 22nd September 2013 to Munda Wanga.
Fees are yet to be determined.
b)
There will be an
Adventurer Council at Muluse on the 7th September 2013 after main
service.
There will be a meeting for all
Personal Ministry Leaders at Njanji Church Today, 31st September
2013 at 14:30hrs
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
24th August, 2013
a)
The District Crusade
will run from 6th - 26th October 2013. The Venue will be
the ground between Hillview Park and Tick School. The names of the Preachers
will be communicated in the due course.
b)
The Muluse 2013 Camp
Meeting will run from 1st to 7th September 2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema while Pastor Chiyokoma Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers.
There will be a Literature Evangelism Training by
the Publishing Department of the Lusaka Conference from 9th to 13th
September 2013. The Venue is the Union Hall. All Churches to identify members
and approve their names for training. Approved names to be forwarded to the
District Publishing Leader.
There will be a Communication Forum Tomorrow
Sunday 25th August 2013 at Chilenje Main Church. Time: 08:30 to
13:00hrs. All Communication Leaders and Committee Members to attend without
fail.
Church
members are requested to contribute KR5.00 or a block towards the construction
of the District Pastor’s House. The announcement has been running for some time
now and those who have not yet made the contribution are urged to do so by 30th
September 2013
There
will sharing of camping plots at Muluse Camp Site tomorrow Sunday, 25th
August 2013. All Camp Meeting Chairpersons are requested to attend personally
or through proxies. The time for departure is 07:00hrs from Chilenje Church.
Churches and Companies to contribute K20.00 per person.
CHILENJE MISSION DISTRICT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
17th August, 2013
(a)
The District Crusade will run from 6th - 26th October 2013.
The Venue will be the ground between Hillview Park and Tick School. The names
of the Preachers will be communicated in the due course.
(b)
The Muluse 2013 Camp Meeting will run from 1st to 7th
September 2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton Mulendema while Pastor
Chiyokoma Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers.
There will be a District Pathfinder Recreation Tomorrow, 18th August 2013. The venue
is Chilenje B. Time: 08:00hrs. All Companies to contribute KR 50 and KR75 for
Churches.
There will be a
Literature Evangelism Training by the Publishing Department of the Lusaka
Conference from 9th to 13th September 2013. The Venue is
the Union Hall. All Churches to identify members and approve their names for
training. Approved names to be forwarded to the District Publishing Leader.
There will be a
Communication Forum next Sunday 25th August 2013 at Chilenje Main
Church. Time: 08:30 to 13:00hrs. All Communication Leaders and Committee
Members to attend without fail.
There will be a
meeting for Sabbath School Superintendents Tomorrow, 18th August
2013 at Arakan SDA Church. Time: 09:00hrs. Those who will not make it should
send representatives
Church members are
requested to contribute KR5.00 or a block towards the construction of the
District Pastor’s House. The announcement has been running for some time now
and those who have not yet made the contribution are urged to do so by 30th
September 2013
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENT 10th August, 2013
The District Crusade will run from 6th
- 26th October 2013. The Venue will be the ground between Hillview
Park and Tick School near Hon. Given Lubinda’s Residence. The names of the
Preachers will be communicated in the due course.
a)
There will be a Pathfinder Council on
Sunday 11th August 2013 at 08:30Hours. The Venue is Arakan Church.
b)
There will be a District Pathfinder
Recreation on 17th August 2013. The venue is Chilenje B. Time:
08:00hrs. All Companies to contribute KR 50 and KR75 for Churches.
There will be
a District Ambassador Council Meeting on Sunday, 11th August 2013,
at Chilenje Main Church for the Ambassador Camp scheduled for December this
year. The time is 08:00 to 09:00 hours. To attend are all local Ambassador
Directors.
There will be a Camp Meeting Zone Mass Choir on Sunday the 11th
August at Libala Church from 10:00 to 12:00 hours. A passionate appeal is made
to all Musicians who are willing to serve the Lord at this level to come.
Please observe time.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
3rd August, 2013
a)
The Muluse 2013 Camp
Meeting will run from 1st to 7th September 2013. The Main
Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema while Pastor Chiyokoma Isaac and E.V
Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers.
b)
The District Crusade
will run from 6th - 26th October 2013. The Venue will be the
ground between Hillview Park and Tick School near Hon. Given Lubinda’s
Residence. The names of the Preachers will be communicated in the due course.
All
Evangelists and those who wish to join are invited for meetings every Sunday
from 07:00hrs to 08:00hrs at Arakan SDA Church.
There will be
a District Pathfinder Recreation on 17th August 2013. The venue is
Chilenje B. Time: 08:00hrs. All Companies to contribute KR 50 and KR75 for
Churches.
a)
There
will be a meeting at Muluse Camp Site tomorrow, Sunday 4th August 2013.
The departure place is Chilenje Main Church at 07:00Hours. Transport fees are
K20. All Camp meeting Chairpersons to attend.
b)
Today
is Camp Meeting promotion in all Churches in the District.
a)
There will be a Camp Meeting Zone Mass Choir on Sunday the 11th
August at Libala Church from 10:00 to 12:00 hours. A passionate appeal is made
to all Musicians who are willing to serve the Lord at this level to come.
Please observe time.
b)
There will be a Camp Meeting preparatory meeting for all Choristers and
Pianists at Libala Church on Sunday the 4th August, 2013. Time:
09:00hrs. Please observe time.
a) The dates for Camp Meeting have been moved forward by a month. Camp Meeting will run from 1st to 7th September 2013 as opposed the earlier 4th to 10th August 2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema while Pastor Chiyokoma Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers. The theme is: “We are his disciples” Theme Song: “I will follow thee” SDA Hymnal # 623, Local # 11
b) The Children’s Week of Prayer which started on the 21st July 2013 comes to an end today 27th July 2013.
c) There will be a Camp Meeting Council tomorrow 28th July 2013 at Muluse Camp Site. The Time is 08:00hrs.
All Evangelists and those who wish to join are invited for meetings every Sunday from 07:00hrs to 08:00hrs at Arakan SDA Church.
There will be a District Pathfinder Recreation on 17th August 2013. The venue is Chilenje B. Time: 08:00hrs
4 Campmeeting
There will be a meeting at Muluse on Sunday 28th July 2013. The departure place is Chilenje Main Church at 07:00Hours. Transport fees are K20. All Camp meeting Chairpersons to attend.
There will be Campmeeting promotion on 4th August in all Churches. You are therefore required to provide you own preachers.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
27th July, 2013
a)
The dates for Camp Meeting have been
moved forward by a month. Camp Meeting will run from 1st to 7th
September 2013 as opposed the earlier 4th to 10th August
2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema while Pastor Chiyokoma
Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers. The theme is: “We
are his disciples” Theme Song: “I will follow thee” SDA Hymnal # 623, Local #
11
b)
The Children’s Week of Prayer which
started on the 21st July 2013 comes to an end today 27th
July 2013.
c)
There will be a Camp Meeting Council
tomorrow 28th July 2013 at Muluse Camp Site. The Time is 08:00hrs.
All Evangelists and those who wish to
join are invited for meetings every Sunday from 07:00hrs to 08:00hrs at Arakan
SDA Church.
There will be a District Pathfinder
Recreation on 17th August 2013. The venue is Chilenje B. Time:
08:00hrs
4 Campmeeting
There will be a meeting at Muluse on Sunday
28th July 2013. The departure place is Chilenje Main Church at 07:00Hours.
Transport fees are K20. All Camp meeting Chairpersons to attend.
There will be Campmeeting promotion on
4th August in all Churches. You are therefore required to provide
you own preachers.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
20th
July, 2013
a)
The New Dawn Magazine - a magazine for
Lusaka conference is out and copies are going at k10.00 per copy. Admin Elders
and Company Leaders are encouraged to get copies for the Churches from the
Pastor’s Office.
b)
The Education Department of the Lusaka
Conference is requesting for details of all the Teachers in the District. The
details to be submitted include: full names, speciality and contact details
(email, mobile number, physical and postal addresses). The Teachers should also
indicate if they attended the Education Seminar which was held at Libala Church
on 26th May 2013. These
details to be submitted to the Pastor’s Office through Admin Elders and Company
Leaders
c)
The Children’s Week of Prayer for this
year will run from tomorrow, 21st to 27th July 2013. The
Lusaka Conference has prepared preaching materials and Churches are encouraged
to obtain a copy from the Pastor’s Office.
d)
The dates for Camp Meeting have been
moved forward by a month. Camp Meeting will run from 1st to 7th
September 2013 as opposed the earlier 4th to 10th August
2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema while Pastor Chiyokoma
Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers. The theme is: “We
are his disciples” Theme Song: “I will follow thee” SDA Hymnal # 623, Local #
11
e)
There will be a meeting for pastor's
children (PAKIA) tomorrow, Sunday 21st July 2013 at Lusaka Central Church
hall, at 14hrs
Choir Rotations within the District are
still ongoing even today 20th of July 2013. The schedule of
rotations for Today is attached hereunder.
There will be an e-Church
Training tomorrow 21st July, 2013 at Njanji Church. Time 08:30-13 hours. To
attend are all Communication Secretaries, website Administrators, e-Church Trainers,
Communication Committee members and Elders in Charge of Communication.
Schedule of Choir Rotations for 20th
July 2013
|
Name |
Assigned |
|
Remarkable Love |
Hillview Company |
|
Holy Echoes |
Njanji |
|
Golden City |
Chilenje Central |
|
Emmanuel Trio |
Chilenje Main |
|
Njanji Ambassadors |
Muyooma |
|
Overhill Choir |
Rockfield |
|
Soul Comforters |
Hillview park |
|
Chilenje Trades Choir |
Arakan |
|
Br. Friday Ng’andu |
Luyando |
|
Hillview Company |
Chilenje Trades |
|
Hearts Alive |
Arakan Central |
|
Ezekiel |
Chifundo |
a) The New Dawn Magazine - a magazine for Lusaka conference is out and copies are going at k10.00 per copy. Admin Elders and Company Leaders are encouraged to get copies for the Churches from the Pastor’s Office.
b) The Education Department of the Lusaka Conference is requesting for details of all the Teachers in the District. The details to be submitted include: full names, speciality and contact details (email, mobile number, physical and postal addresses). The Teachers should also indicate if they attended the Education Seminar which was held at Libala Church on 26th May 2013. These details to be submitted to the Pastor’s Office through Admin Elders and Company Leaders
c) The Children’s Week of Prayer for this year will run from tomorrow, 21st to 27th July 2013. The Lusaka Conference has prepared preaching materials and Churches are encouraged to obtain a copy from the Pastor’s Office.
d) The dates for Camp Meeting have been moved forward by a month. Camp Meeting will run from 1st to 7th September 2013 as opposed the earlier 4th to 10th August 2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema while Pastor Chiyokoma Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers. The theme is: “We are his disciples” Theme Song: “I will follow thee” SDA Hymnal # 623, Local # 11
e) There will be a meeting for pastor's children (PAKIA) tomorrow, Sunday 21st July 2013 at Lusaka Central Church hall, at 14hrs
Choir Rotations within the District are still ongoing even today 20th of July 2013. The schedule of rotations for Today is attached hereunder.
There will be an e-Church Training tomorrow 21st July, 2013 at Njanji Church. Time 08:30-13 hours. To attend are all Communication Secretaries, website Administrators, e-Church Trainers, Communication Committee members and Elders in Charge of Communication.
Schedule of Choir Rotations for 20th July 2013
|
Name of Choir/Group |
Assigned to: |
|
Remarkable Love |
Hillview Company |
|
Holy Echoes |
Njanji |
|
Golden City |
Chilenje Central |
|
Emmanuel Trio |
Chilenje Main |
|
Njanji Ambassadors |
Muyooma |
|
Overhill Choir |
Rockfield |
|
Soul Comforters |
Hillview park |
|
Chilenje Trades Choir |
Arakan |
|
Br. Friday Ng’andu |
Luyando |
|
Hillview Company |
Chilenje Trades |
|
Hearts Alive |
Arakan Central |
|
Ezekiel |
Chifundo |
a) The New Dawn Magazine - a magazine for Lusaka conference is out and copies are going at k10.00 per copy. Admin Elders and Company Leaders are encouraged to get copies for the Churches from the Pastor’s Office.
b) The Education Department of the Lusaka Conference is requesting for details of all the Teachers in the District. The details to be submitted include: full names, speciality and contact details (email, mobile number, physical and postal addresses). The Teachers should also indicate if they attended the Education Seminar which was held at Libala Church on 26th May 2013. These details to be submitted to the Pastor’s Office through Admin Elders and Company Leaders
c) The Children’s Week of Prayer for this year will run from tomorrow, 21st to 27th July 2013. The Lusaka Conference has prepared preaching materials and Churches are encouraged to obtain a copy from the Pastor’s Office.
d) The dates for Camp Meeting have been moved forward by a month. Camp Meeting will run from 1st to 7th September 2013 as opposed the earlier 4th to 10th August 2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema while Pastor Chiyokoma Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers. The theme is: “We are his disciples” Theme Song: “I will follow thee” SDA Hymnal # 623, Local # 11
e) There will be a meeting for pastor's children (PAKIA) tomorrow, Sunday 21st July 2013 at Lusaka Central Church hall, at 14hrs
Choir Rotations within the District are still ongoing even today 20th of July 2013. The schedule of rotations for Today is attached hereunder.
There will be an e-Church Training tomorrow 21st July, 2013 at Njanji Church. Time 08:30-13 hours. To attend are all Communication Secretaries, website Administrators, e-Church Trainers, Communication Committee members and Elders in Charge of Communication.
Schedule of Choir Rotations for 20th July 2013
|
Name of Choir/Group |
Assigned to: |
|
Remarkable Love |
Hillview Company |
|
Holy Echoes |
Njanji |
|
Golden City |
Chilenje Central |
|
Emmanuel Trio |
Chilenje Main |
|
Njanji Ambassadors |
Muyooma |
|
Overhill Choir |
Rockfield |
|
Soul Comforters |
Hillview park |
|
Chilenje Trades Choir |
Arakan |
|
Br. Friday Ng’andu |
Luyando |
|
Hillview Company |
Chilenje Trades |
|
Hearts Alive |
Arakan Central |
|
Ezekiel |
Chifundo |
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
13th July, 2013
a) There
will be a launch for Family Evangelism on 20th July 2013 at Andrews
Motel from 08:30Hours to 16:00Hours. To attend are couples who are Family Life
Leaders and Elders in charge with their wives. The amount payable per couple is
KR120 for lunch and Materials. Churches and Companies to sponsor the delegates.
To this end, the Family Life Leaders are invited to attend a short preparatory
meeting at Libala Church tomorrow 14th July 2013 from 08:00hrs to
09:00hrs.
b)
The Evaluation Meetings, for Sabbath School
and Personal Ministries, will take place on 14th July 2013 at Libala
Church. Time is 09:00hrs to 11:00hrs. To attend are Personal ministries and
Sabbath School Leaders and Teachers.
c)
The New Dawn Magazine - a magazine for
Lusaka conference is out and copies are going at k10.00 per copy. Admin Elders
and Company Leaders are encouraged to get copies for the Churches from the
Pastor’s Office.
d)
The Education Department of the Lusaka
Conference is requesting for details of all the Teachers in the District. The
details to be submitted include: full names, speciality and contact details
(email, mobile number, physical and postal addresses). The Teachers should also
indicate if they attended the Education Seminar which was held at Libala Church
on 26th May 2013. These
details to be submitted to the Pastor’s Office through Admin Elders and Company
Leaders
e)
The Children’s Week of Prayer for this
year will run from 21st to 27th July 2013. The Lusaka
Conference has prepared preaching materials and Churches are encouraged to
obtain a copy from the Pastor’s Office.
f)
The dates for Camp Meeting have been
moved forward by a month. Camp Meeting will run from 1st to 7th
September 2013 as opposed the earlier 4th to 10th August
2013. The Main Speaker will be Pastor Hamilton. Mulendema while E.V Chiyokoma
Isaac and E.V Chilembo Stanely will be Associate Speakers. The theme is: “We
are his disciples”
g)
The Pastor’s Office will be open today
Sabbath 13th July 2013 between 14:30 and 15:00hrs for collection of
sermons and Sabbath School materials.
There will be Choir Rotations within
the District today 13th July 2013 and next Sabbath 20th
of July 2013. The schedule of rotations for Today is attached hereunder. The
schedule for the 20th July, 2013 will be sent later.
The Sabbath School Mission
story books for both Children and Adults for the 3rd Quarter can be
collected at the Pastor’s Office.
There will be an e-Church
Training on 21st July, 2013 at Njanji Church. Time 08:30-13 hours. To attend
are all Communication Secretaries, website Administrators, e-Church Trainers,
Communication Committee members and Elders in Charge of Communication.
There
will be a meeting for AMO leaders and their Secretaries Today 13th
July 2013 at 14:00hrs. The venue is Chilenje Main SDA Church.
There will be an extra ordinary meeting for all
Evangelists and those who wish to serve God as such at Arakan SDA Church on
Sunday 14th July, 2013. Time 07:00 to
08:00 hours. Theme: ‘Let’s win souls to Christ
for time is at hand”
Schedule of Choir Rotations for 13th
July 2013
|
Name |
Assigned |
|
Remarkable |
Chilenje Trades |
|
Holy Echoes |
Chilenje Main |
|
Golden City |
Njanji |
|
Emmanuel Trio |
Hillview Company |
|
Njanji Ambassadors |
Hillview park |
|
Overhill Choir |
Rockfield |
|
Soul Comforters |
Overhill |
|
Sr. Dorcas Nsingo |
Arakan |
|
Chilenje Trades Choir |
Muyooma |
|
Br. Friday Ng’andu |
Arakan Central |
|
Hillview Company |
Chifundo |
|
Hearts Alive |
Luyando |
|
Ezekiel |
Chilenje Central |
Schedule of Choir Rotations for 20th
July 2013
|
Name |
Assigned |
|
Remarkable Love |
Hillview Company |
|
Holy Echoes |
Njanji |
|
Golden City |
Chilenje Central |
|
Emmanuel Trio |
Chilenje Main |
|
Njanji Ambassadors |
Muyooma |
|
Overhill Choir |
Rockfield |
|
Soul Comforters |
Hillview park |
|
Chilenje Trades Choir |
Arakan |
|
Br. Friday Ng’andu |
Luyando |
|
Hillview Company |
Chilenje Trades |
|
Hearts Alive |
Arakan Central |
|
Ezekiel |
Chifundo |
a) There will be a Camp Meeting Zone Mass Choir rehearsal tomorrow, 7th July 2013 at Chilenje Main. Time is
14:00hrs. To attend are all singing groups ready to serve the Lord at that level.
There will be a meeting for AMO leaders and their Secretaries on the 13th
July 2013 at 14:00hrs. The venue is Chilenje Main SDA Church.
Schedule of Choir Rotations
|
Name |
Assigned |
|
Remarkable |
Chilenje Trades |
|
Holy Echoes |
Chilenje Main |
|
Golden City |
Njanji |
|
Emmanuel Trio |
Hillview Company |
|
Njanji Ambassadors |
Hillview park |
|
Overhill Choir |
Rockfield |
|
Soul Comforters |
Overhill |
|
Sr. Dorcas Nsingo |
Arakan |
|
Chilenje Trades Choir |
Muyooma |
|
Br. Friday Ng’andu |
Arakan Central |
|
Hillview Company |
Chifundo |
|
Hearts Alive |
Luyando |
|
Ezekiel |
Chilenje Central |
1 ADMINISTRATION
a) There will be a launch for Family Evangelism on 20th July 2013 at Andrews
Motel from 08:30Hours to 16:00Hours. All couples in Lusaka conference are
invited. Each couple to pay K120 for lunch and Materials. To this end, all
Family Life Leaders are requested to attend a brief meeting on 7th
Family, 2013 at Lusaka Central Church at 09:00hrs.
b) There Evaluation Meetings, for Sabbath School and Personal Ministries, initially
scheduled for 30th June 2013, at Libala Church have been postponed to 14th July 2013.
The venue remains the same. Time is 09:00hrs. To attend are All Sabbath School
Officers, Personal Ministries Leaders and their Elders in Charge.
c) The New Dawn Magazine - a magazine for Lusaka conference is out and copies are
going at k10.00 per copy. Admin Elders and Company Leaders are encouraged to get
copies for the Churches from the Pastor’s Office.
There will be Choir Rotations within the District on the 13th and 20th of July 2013. The
schedule for the programme will be sent to the Churches and Company Leaders.
The Sabbath School Mission story books for both Children and Adults for the 3rd Quarter can be
collected at the Pastor’s Office.
There will be an e-ChurchTraining on 21st July, 2013 at Njanji Church. Time 08:30-13 hours.
To attend are all Communication Secretaries, website Administrators, e-Church Trainers,
Communication Committee members and Elders in Charge of Communication.
ADMINISTRATION
a) There will be a Lay Preachers Retreat for All Lusaka Churches from 5-8thJuly 2013 at Chilongolo Church, Makeni District. The Pastor/District Evangelism
Committee to make arrangements for logistics.
b) There will be a launch for Family Evangelism on 20th July 2013 at Andrews Motel from 08:30Hours to 16:00Hours. All couples in Lusaka conference are
invited. Each couple to pay K120 for lunch and Materials.
c) Admin. Elders are requested to submit quarterly reports before the end of Sabbath today.
d) There Evaluation Meetings, for Sabbath School and Personal Ministries, initially scheduled for 30th June 2013, at Libala Church have been postponed to 14th July 2013. The
venue remains the same. Time is 09:00hrs. To attend are All Sabbath School Officers, Personal Ministries Leaders and their Elders in Charge.
e) The New Dawn Magazine - a magazine for Lusaka conference is out and copies are going at k10.00 per copy. Admin Elders and Company Leaders are encouraged to get copies for the Churches from the
Pastor’s Office.
2 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
There will be a Children’s Ministry Leadership level 3 training programme by ZBUC for those who attended level 3 1 & 2 at Tina Trust School in Avondale from 30th June to 2ndJuly 2013. Registration fee for Lusaka based
participants is K200 and K150 for those outside Lusaka.
3 DORCAS
There will be a Zone One Dorcas Rally in Chalimbana, Chongwe South from 30th June to 7th July 2013.
4 MUSIC
a) The Conference Music Camp Meeting will run from 30th June to 7th July 2013. Each individual
participating singer is required to pay K150 as registration fee. Singers who were not chosen by Auditioners
but who desire to camp may attend as listeners upon paying K50 each as participating fee.
b) There will be Choir Rotations within the District on the 13th and 20th of July 2013. The schedule for the programme will be sent to the Churches and Company Leaders.
5 SABBATH SCHOOL
The Sabbath School Mission story books for both Children and Adults for the 3rd Quarter can be collected at the Pastor’s Office.
6 STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship leaders to submit second quarter reports to Elder Buumba or Elder Namushi by 30th June 2013. Stewardship Evaluation which was scheduled for 23rd June has
been postponed to a later date to be announced.
7 CAMP MEETING
There will be a meeting for all Camp Meeting Chairpersons and Elders in Charge on Monday, 1st July 2013 at Chilenje Main Church. Time is 09:00hrs
ADMINISTRATION
a) There will be a DPCC and District Council
meeting Tomorrow Sunday 23rd June 2013 at Arakan Main Church. Time
is 08:30Hours for DPCC and DC at 12:30Hours. District Departmental Leaders to
bring reports.
b) There will be a Lay Preachers Retreat for All Lusaka Churches from 5-8th
July 2013 at Chilongolo Church, Makeni District. The Pastor/District Evangelism
Committee to make arrangements for logistics. All candidates to pay K70 before
deadline of 20th June 2013.
c) There will be a launch for Family Evangelism on 20th
July 2013 at Andrews Motel from 08:30Hours to 16:00Hours. All couples in Lusaka
conference are invited. Each couple to pay K120 for lunch and Materials.
d) Admin. Elders to submit quarterly
reports.
2. AMO
There will be an AMO conference Rally from 27th June to 2nd
July 2013 at Muluse. Fees are K100 per person.
3. HEALTH
There
will be a Health Department Retreat on 23rd June 2013, at
Lusaka
Central Church. Time is 08:30 to 16:00Hours. All Health
Leaders
to attend and carry packed lunch
4. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
There
will be a Children’s Ministry Leadership level 3 training programme by ZBUC for
those who attended level 3 1 & 2 at Tina Trust School in Avondale from 30th
June to 2nd July 2013. Registration fee for Lusaka based
participants is K200 and K150 for those outside Lusaka.
5. DORCAS
There will be a Zone One Dorcas Rally in
Chalimbana, Chongwe South from 30th June to 7th
July 2013.
6. MUSIC
a) The Conference Music Camp Meeting will run from 30th
June to 7th July 2013. Each individual participating singer is
required to pay K150 as registration fee. Singers who were not chosen by
Auditioners but who desire to camp may attend as listeners upon paying K50 each
as participating fee.
b) There
will be another Zone Camp meeting Music Choir Rehearsal on Sunday 23rd
June 2013 at Kabwata Church. Time is 09:00Hours.
7. SABBATH SCHOOL
There
will be an Evaluation Meeting for Sabbath School and Personal Ministries on 30th
June 2013, at Libala Church. Time is 08:30 to 12:30Hours. To attend are All
Sabbath School Officers, Personal Ministries Leaders and their Elders in
Charge.
8. STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship
leaders to submit second quarter reports to Elder Buumba or Elder Namushi by 30th
June 2013. Stewardship Evaluation which was scheduled for 23rd June
has been postponed to a later date to be announced.
During the Camp Meeting on Sabbath two suit carriers each containing two pairs of suits belonging to Libala Church Choir (black and blue) were stolen. Anyone who may have information that may help the recovery of these suits to contact any of the Zone Leaders below:-
1. Pastor Chibala - Chairman
2. Elder Falanga - Camp Master
3. Elder S. Ngoma - Camp Master
4. Sr. Nzala - Camp Mistress
5. Sr. P. Dimuna - Assistant Zone Secretary
All the local Church Publishing Leaders to have their quarterly reports done and given to Sr. Chipo Nanjuwa, Assistant District Secretary of Muyooma Church.
There will be a Distric Council on 30th September, 2012 at Chilenje Main. All departmental leaders and churches are advised to come with reports.
There will be a DPCC meeting on 23rd Spetember, 2012 at Hillview Park Church.
there will be an extra ordinary ...mmmeting on the sabbath
There will be a DPCC meeting on Sunday, 17th June, 2012. To attend are all DPCC members. Venue: Njanji Church
Time: 09:00 hours.
There will be a meeting for the Zone Camp Meeting at Libala SDA Church on 27th May, 2012.
To attend are all Serving Elders and all the members of the Zone Camp Meeting. Time: 09:00 hours.
There will be mass choir rehearsals on sunday 20th May, 2012. All music Directors to come with members who will be part of the combined choir. Venue: Njanji Church. Time 09:30 to 11:30 hours.
There will be a Music Fellowship on Sunday, 15th April, 2012 at Chilenje Main Church. All musicians in the District to take part and pay participation fee of K2,000.00. Time 08:00 hours to 16:00 hours. Kindly carry packed lunch.
All churches are advised to be promoting the K10,000.00 project fund.
Prepaid orders for Sabbath School study guides are going on. Money to be deposited in the confere bank account separate from the trust funds. Adult study guides are K18,000.00, Children's study guides are K11,000.00 and Power Points K13,000.00. All these study gudies are for 3rd and 4th quarter.