Graduation nears in Zambia

Introduction

We continue to give God glory and honor as we labor in His vineyard and we will always cherish our partnership with you brethren in the fellowship of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. So we send warm greetings through His Son our Redeemer. 

The month of August was another good experience at BVBI-Zambia especially on the Copperbelt Province and Zambia at large. We are happy to send this report to you once again!

Our final quarter

The classes are going on well, counting every millisecond as we conclude our final quarter. Knowing that we have no time to wastet we are balancing our class time and preaching well. Though we still have one upcoming Campaign in Ndola in the month of September of which BVBI-Zambia has agreed to cooperate with one of the Congregation there in defense of the word of God, our time is really tight.  

Our Graduation is set   

We are sending the 2022-24 intake students back to their home congregation for their service after being trained for two years. Their graduation is set on 5th October this year. We continue to pray that all goes on well. As we look back on the class that is graduating, we are filled with great satisfaction of how they have grown into capable men who will be able to teach and preach. Prince Chisupa is our youngest student and he is one of the best students we have. He devotes himself completely to his studies and preaching. On the other hand we have Obed Silwimba who is our oldest student. Obed is advanced in age. In spite of his age, Obed has done tremendously well in his studies and preparation to preach. All the students that are graduating are ready to go back to their respective congregations and make a huge difference in the Kingdom of God. 

Special Request

Please pray for us that our graduation may be successful. We are looking forward to this glorious occasion for our students once again.  

Our evangelistic campaign in Lusaka west 

We had our evangelistic strip on 22 to 26th August in Lusaka west. This trip was made possible by Brother Donnie Estep who supported us financially in going and coming back. It was a very healthy trip spiritually and it was a good experience for the students. Not only that, trips like this one makes the school to be known. We thank Brother Estep for his good gesture as far as this work is concerned.

Reports on our Alumni:

Our Alumni continue to be of good service to various congregations where they are serving to mention just a few:

Boyd Kalaba reports from Kanfinsa in Kitwe district of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia that the work of the Lord there continues to thrive. He has had a number of baptisms and restorations since he started working with Kanfinsa congregation. He has asked Jally Siawaza also our alumnus to join him and help him with follow-ups for the next month. Jally is working with Riverside church of Christ in Livingstone district of Southern Province of Zambia. Jally is very active and effective working with the youths at Riverside congregation. 

Daniel Kapata teaching at a secondary school in Zimba southern province has continued to do the work for the Lord well. We recorded three of his pupils who got baptized as a result of him teaching them the gospel of Christ. Daniel also encouraged our current student body by working together it has been an awesome experience. Simon Nkhazi studying medicine was on practicals in Mumbwa district and during his time of working there he congregated with the church there, we have recorded three restorations and one baptism.

Additions to the body of Christ:

We are so happy to report the addition of the following to the Lord’s Church: Tina zulu, Jenipher Sikota, Mercy Siyachinduka, Justina Mukalabi, Monica Mulongo, Regina Nanjame, Prisca Namumba, Anna Simpasia, Memory, Priscavia Majuba, Tekla Mundenda, Rosa Sibajene, Diana Ndjovu, Beverly Sulwe and precious Chibalani. We give glory to God for this Sixteen souls, and we pray for God’s continued blessings on their lives.

Restorations recorded:

We have also recorded the following restoration to the sheepfold: Ather Munkombwe, Paul Siyalwindi, Lameck Njese, Simon Mwamba, Angel Banda, Peter Hambongo, Henry Zulu Jacob Banda, Lackson Mwenja, Borwell Kayana, Moses Phiri Stephen Sinjela, Levy Kalemba, Davies Suze and Solomon Ngwira. We also recorded twenty nine (29) restorations through Vincent Simwanza who is currently working with the congregation in Livingstone of Southern province of Zambia. About four thousand women met for their meeting in southern and Vincent Simwanza and Jally Siawaza were there doing the work.

Survival skill developments:

We have continued to impart knowledge of survival skills in our students. We can say that we are so impressed on how they are performing as they raise chickens, and do some farming though we are still lacking essential tools like water pump and electrical generator. We keep on laboring for the Lord and promoting His cause till the last moment of our lives.

We are also expecting Dr. Ebenezer Udofia who works for the Healing Hand International in the month of September to train us on food sustainability work shop using drip irrigation and other methods. We are as excited as we look forward to receiving him in Zambia.

Conclusion

We continue to be rooted deeply in the Gospel, which is the reason for our existence. We continue to glorify our God for your great Sacrifice financially in order for us to share the gospel with those who need it, may our God Keep you safe through His love.

In His service,

Cephas and Fred 

Posted on September 7, 2024 .