NEWS FROM ZAMBIA

CHINSALI | Bro Edward Choko

The most important thing for us is to look to the Word of God for guidance because we do not complain, or beg from anyone. In 1 John 2:15-17 we are told not to be friends of the world and follow its lusts, or we will be enemies of God and cannot please Him. The world (people) passes away with its lusts. “But in all things, approving ourselves as the ministers of God in much patience, in afflictions, necessities, in distress, giving no offence in anything that the ministry be not blamed” (2 Corinthians 6:3-4).

KABOMPO | Bro Reuben Musole Kaambeu

I am thanking our Heavenly Father that we are the betrothed to the Lord Jesus Christ, we are preparing ourselves in this life for the great day of marriage at his return from heaven.

I realise that the Lord directed my feet to leave urban life in Kabompo town to come and dwell here at Malolwa on my farm. Furthermore, despite the harsh weather (not enough rains in the country) our maize crop has done well and there is hope that our household food security is certain when we harvest the corn, and children are all at school. This indeed has been possible not because of ‘luck’ or my effort but because of God’s providence for us.

KABWE | Bro Greenwell Kunda

This is to inform you that I received the Bibles in Swahili language and shared with our brethren and I also received the Gospel News. Please continue sending me whatever you have.

LIVINGSTONE | Bro Caphes Sikanyika

I am strong and firm in our Lord and feel the brotherhood love that binds us all in the Lord. I highly appreciate your favour in sending us Gospel News, updating us with what is happening in society and the e world at large, which is a blessing, so that we may walk in the right direction and prepare ourselves more for Christ’s return.

Bro Caphes Sikanyika

God, in earlier times, provided Israel with kings who were to deliver a good service to the nation but they failed to give the people clear direction and purpose. Many became too concerned about their own position which is what is happening in many countries today. Leaders are engaged in corrupt activities and are busy stealing public funds, building the best homes as part of their investment and of their resources and do not consider the poor people. The world now seems to be motivated by personal gain. I urge all brethren and sisters that whatever difficulties we may face in this journey to the Kingdom of God, to hold on to that great and precious hope before us and pray for God’s Kingdom to come that our sorrows may be over. Let us think of the court of the Gentiles. John 2:13-16. The encroachment upon the Gentile court by the priest salesmen of sacrificial animals and birds, is an indication of their degeneracy and also a symbol of how the whole religious service was debased, instead of a house of prayer it had become a den of thieves. The object of the Jews’ desire was not righteousness before God but wickedness. The Jews are a type of our natural sinful life from Adam. Should we follow the bondage of the Law? The choice is ours, brothers and sisters, to choose that which leads to destruction or the faith in the service of Almighty God and have the promise of God, everlasting life, the Way of God or the way of man. No one makes us to sin, we do so because we want to, and we find sin pleasurable. The way is prepared for us. Jesus is God’s manifestation in the flesh, justified in the spirit and is the only Name given among men whereby we can be saved and inherit the coming Kingdom.

For some years now Livingstone Ecclesia have not had a permanent meeting hall of our own and now God has blessed us, through C.B.M. funding. Work is in progress for a permanent site for Livingstone Ecclesia.

Making bricks with which to build a permanent meeting hall

MAZABUKA | Bro Gideon Hankomone

I have been very busy lately working in the vineyard. Recently Bro Kelly and I have been on mission work to the south of Zambia. We visited Muzoka, Kalomo and Livingstone Ecclesias. Our aim was to hold Bible talks and strengthen ecclesias in Kalomo. We had one baptism by Bro Kelly, Sister Florence Mungaila at Dapharn Ecclesia. In Kalomo there is interest for the word of life and I was impressed by what our brothers are doing there. Bre Occray Icaneembe and Joseph Lumyna have been preaching on radio about our faith. While we were there Bro Kelly gave lessons 1-8 and to our surprise the student answered all the questions the same day.

In Mazabuka we had another baptism, my contact Samuel Samutumwa by Bro Kelly Simayumbula in Kafue. Samuel gave a wonderful confession of his belief and faith and we were pleased to give him the right hand of fellowship and welcoming him into the brotherhood. May God bless his walk to the Kingdom.

God willing, there will be a similar visit to the south with our linkmen, David Nicholls and Simon Sheppard. Bro Kelly suggested that we hold a fraternal gathering for five days, God Willing, in Kalomo which will involve all ecclesias in the south.

I was reading the book of Revelation (22:20). This talks about the return of our Lord Jesus Christ, “He which testifies these things says, Surely, I come quickly, Amen, Even so come Lord Jesus.” We are reminded of the words of Jesus as he looked over Jerusalem with great sadness because His people were unresponsive to the words of the prophets and to him as he taught them from the Scriptures. Matt.23:37, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem! The city who kills the prophets and stones all those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, yet you were not willing!” As we talk to people about the Word of God and His message of hope, we are trying, as Jesus did, to gather together those who would listen, to give them the words of salvation. We echo those words from Revelation ch.22, “Even so, Come Lord Jesus” is our earnest prayer.

NDOLA | Bro Dennis C Kombe

Ndola ecclesia is continuing to grow spiritually, and actively participating in spreading the good news to all members of the surrounding community. This inspiration comes from the “The Gospel News” magazine whose spiritually edifying contents from across the various enlightened brethren and sisters are motivating factors. Please, if possible, send me at least six copies of “Teach Me Thy Way” booklets for use as teaching aids to my students, and any material you may deem necessary in this regard.