Posted Nov 05, 2007
The Dedication Ceremony of Namwala Central SDA Church was held on 4th November, 2007.
The Permanent Secretary, for Southern Province Mr. D. Hakayobe made a speech as follows:
Brethren,
In Zambia today, as in the rest of the world, the most prominent guest is that of spiritual growth and moral uprightness. Thus the world spiritual rings in our ears all the time. It is also generally, agreed that accelerated spiritual growth in Zambia, Namwala in particular is inhibited by the seriously lag in having proper building for worship.
Against this background and because of the fact that we have gathered here to witness the ceremonial dedication of the church, I thought that it would, perhaps be quite appropriate for me to speak at such an occasion on the subject of unity, sacrifice and commitment. The church is in a hurry to take this gospel to all parts of the district. This requires men and women, boys and girls who are going to give whatever God has blessed them for this cause. For is church to be what it is now, people sacrificed their wealth. Some of those who stared this project have left Namwala or Lord allowed them to feel the spirit of working together has continued up to this far. I salute you for this job well done.
Many church members do not have enough to eat, do not have decent homes or work, yet they gave what God had blessed them with. At this time, I wish to humbly challenge the businessmen and women, prominent farmers, government, community members and NGOs to assist this church complete its future plans. The church still needs more benches, electricity, Pastor’s house etc. Please donate generously; God will give you a double portion of what you will give towards his work. Let’s invest our wealth in God and he will bless us a gift from God; so we should recognize the giver of our lives and wealth we have. I challenge you today to give to God as the spirit moves you.
Brothers and sisters , my Government acknowledges the good works SDA church is doing that aim at improving people’s lives in the Education sector, health, water and sanitation etc. These works compliment government’s effort in the spiritual of public and private partnership. My appeal is that you should continue with your works.
I wish every of you very success as you join other dedicated churches in the services of the church, district and our nation as a whole.