Zambia Northwestern District Assembly Journal

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1 Zambia Northwestern District Assembly Journal Assembly Theme: THE YEAR OF LISTENING TO GOD S TALK AND CHANGE OUR ACTIONS 10th District Assembly held at Zambezi Central Church On 3 September 2015

2 Table of Contents Official Directory 3 District Boards and standing committee.3 District Properties Board 4 Assembly Daily Proceedings.5 2

3 I. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY A. District Officers 1. General Superintendent Having Jurisdiction Dr. Eugenio Duarte ( 2. District Superintendent Rev. Isaac Kalumbila (2016) (Solwezi), 2229 Magrade Extention P.O. Box Solwezi, Zambia. District superintendent: District office: Box , Zambezi Mobile: ) 3. Secretary: Rev. James Chinyama, Box , Zambezi- Zambia ( Mobile: ) 4. Treasurer Mrs. Joyce Shimishi, Box , Zambezi (Mobile: Mail all budget payments to: 5. Bookkeeper: Mrs. Shimishi Joyce, Box Zambezi- Zambia. ( Mobile: ) 6. Sunday School Ministries Chairman Pastor. Samusole Collins, Chavuma Center,( church: ) 7. NYI President Brian Kajila C/O Chozo School Zambezi; Mobile # NMI President Mrs. Joyce Kalukango Chiyeke Church of the Nazarene Chavuma; Mobile #: B. District Boards and Standing Committees Advisory Board 1. Rev. Isaac T. Kalumbila, District Superintendent, Chair, Plot 2229, Solwezi. (Mobile # ; ) 2. Rev. David Chinyundu, Kakhoma Primary School Chavuma 3. Rev. Samuel Masela, Kabompo 4. Rev. Kamusaki Joseph; Zambezi 5. Pastor Samusole Collins; Chavuma Central Church 6. Mr. Kahwima Charles; Chiyeke Church Chavuma 7. Mrs. Joyce Shimishi; Zambezi 8. Kampewu Jasper: Chitokoloki 9. Mrs. Queen Kantumoya Ekupa; Manyinga 3

4 Church Properties Board District Advisory Board 10. Rev. Isaac T. Kalumbila, District Superintendent, Chair, Plot 2229, Solwezi. (Mobile # ; ) 11. Rev. David Chinyundu, Kakhoma Primary School Chavuma 12. Rev. Kamusaki Joseph, Zambezi 13. Rev. Masela Samuel, Kabompo 14. Pastor Samusole Collins Chavuma Central Church 15. Mrs. Sauyaze Mervis 16. Mr. Rodwel Yamba 17. Mrs. Joyce Shimishi District Advisory Board Court of Appeals ( ) Rev. Isaac Kalumbila Ministerial Members 1. Rev. Chinyundu David 2. Rev. Kamusaki Joseph 3. Pst. Moses Kateembo 4. Pst. Masela Samuel Lay Members Mr. Petulu Morris Mrs. Kayelu Adam Mr. Ruth Kasangili Mr. Simion Kalemba 4

5 Assembly Daily Proceedings The 10 th Anniversary District Assembly was held from 1 st to 3 rd September, 2015 at Zambezi Central Church of the Nazarene. On 1 st September 2015, was the arrival of the guest and opening of the Assembly. 2 nd September, 2015 was day of teaching while 3 rd September 2015 was the actual business day of the Assembly. Opening prayer was offered by Rev. Kamusaki Joseph. Opening remarks by District Superintendent (DS) Rev. Isaac T. Kalumbila DAB Chairperson. Further the DAB chairperson recognised the presence of visitors starting with Rev. Mbewe Daison, the Field NTCCASE Registrar Banda Luphas, Pst. Chris Kanema and finally the Chairperson for the Assembly Rev. Joe Lilema (ASEF Theological College Principal). He started acknowledging the presences of his former students who passed through his teaching as a lecturer. He encouraged all the pastors trained and laity that they should work together as one body despite of many challenges and conflicts that they may pass through. Thereafter, he went on with his preaching from the book of Acts 2: Theme: How the Church should be organised/perform its duties. The message emphasized on teaching the true word God, prayer as the main instrument for the church, sharing of bread to one another, working together in the church of God with one heart, the church member should learn how to give for the good of the church and each other visitation to be the first priorities for the growth of the church Cell groups should be encouraged in the church f God so that the church will grow. E.g. this is the system being used in South Korea which has the biggest church in the world. In addition he gave an illustration of two families A and B of three members each. Both families the heads of the house works. Family A once he gets paid he buys for his wife and son but not for himself. The son also after getting paid he buys for his parents and not for himself. While family B when the man gets paid he only buys for himself and forgetting his family equally the son once he gets paid he does the same. As the choice was given to the two families A & B many joined family A which has love and unity. Finally the preacher concluded the message by encouraging unity in the church among the believer. That all church leaders should work together for the good of the church. Family A represents the church that embraces each other and care for each other while the family B represents the church that has no love and care for each other. Hence all members leaders or members, trained or laity they should be oneness to build the kingdom of God. Closing prayer of the message by Pst. Alice Masela (Mrs). Thereafter, the main business starts by asking the church secretary to organize the delegated. Therefore, the Chairperson reintroduced the Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Coordinator (NCM) Rev D. Mbewe, Also Mr. L. Banda NTCCASE Field Registrar, Pst. Chris Mwenda pastor for Trinity Church o the Nazarene. He went ahead to recognise the ordained Minister, pastors, Laity and the entire delegation and embers present. 5

6 Also people who gathered for the Assembly sent there greetings to the following church leaders; GS, Regional Director, FSC, all DS s and all other leaders. Other people Mrs Lilema, Mrs Kalumbila Mrs Rose Mbewe (Rev). Finally the chairperson requested the Zambia North West DS to give his report. He requested the nominating committee to stand as well as committee that looks at funeral. Then a report was requested from nominating committee as follows ADVISORY BOARD Ministerial vote for two Lay person vote for two Names No. of Votes Names No. of Votes Rev. Munfunte Abel Kakonde Venus Rev. Kamusaki Joseph Kampewu Jasper Pst. Kateembo Moses Mrs Queen K. Ekupa DISTRICT MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS BOARD (Vote for two to serve four years) Name vote Rev. Kamusaki Joseph Rev. Munfunte Abel Rev. Masela Samuel Rev. Chinyundu David Rev. Chinyama DISTRICT CHURCH PROPERTY BOARD 4 YEARS (Vote for two clergy and two laity) Clergy Laity Name votes Name votes Rev. Kamusaki Joseph Mrs. Sauyaze Mrs) Rev. Munfunte Abel Mr. Yamba Rev. Masela Samuel Pst. Kahwima DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL & DISCIPLESHIP INTERNATIONAL (Vote for two to run two years). Name votes Pst. Samusole Collins Mr. Kajila Brian Pst. Alice M. Masela DISTRICT ASSEMBLY FINANCE COMMITTEE (to run for two years) Clergy vote for two Laity vote for two Name Votes Name votes Rev. Chinyundu David Mrs Yamba Jean Rev. Kamusaki Joseph Pst Kasoka Geofrey Pst. Kateembo Moses Mr. Kampewu Jasper NAZARENE MISSION INTERNATIONAL (Vote for one) Clergy vote for two Name votes Pst. Alice M. Masele Mrs. Sauyaze Pst. Kateembo Moses GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATES (Vote for 1) 6

7 Clergy vote for two Laity vote for two Name votes Name votes Rev. Chinyundu David Mrs Kasangili Rev. Masela Samuel Mr. Kajila Brian Rev. Munfunte Abel Mr. Hendricks Sawahenga DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL (vote for four to serve three years) Clergy vote for two Laity vote for two Name votes Name votes Pst. Samusole Collins Mr. Kayelu Adam RevMunfunte Abel Mrs. Kasangili Rev. Chinyundu David Kayenda Pst. Kahwima Charles Petulu Moris Pst. Kateembo Moses Simion Kalemba Memorial report by Mama Shimishi In remembrance of our beloved brothers and sisters who died in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 1) Mrs Sawahange Mervis With a supporting Scripture from John 14:1 3 7

8 The DS gave his report as timely and started by conveying the greetings from GS. Dr. Eugenio Duarte, African Regional Director Dr. Chambo Filimao (ARD), Africa Regional Field, AFSC, Rev. Paul Mtambo Paul, the Chairperson (Principal ASEF Theological College), the Missionary In-Charge, The NCM Country Coordinator Rev. Mbewe, The Country Coordinator Literature and other leaders. The district has collected district budget including rental amounting to K14, while that from churches it s K6, 722. Recognised the efforts for all pastors who have opened 12 more new churches. Also Rev Chinyundu David who has gone to Angola to attend another District Assembly. He went further to explain other activities as stipulated in his report. The went ahead to highlight the achievements, challenges and the goals. Note: After the report, the Assembly Chairperson commented on the issues raised by the Ds and continued to encourage unity among the church; Thereafter, the chairperson called for the election of officers to different offices as advocated by the nominating committee members. The elections were led by the board of tellers. These are; 1. Rev D. Mbewe (Chairperson) 2. Mr. L. Banda 3. Pst. Chris Mwenda 4. Bro Brian ADVISORY BOARD Ministerial vote for two Names No. of Votes Names No. of Votes Rev. Munfunte Abel 50 Kakonde Venus 47 Rev. Kamusaki Joseph 70 voted Kampewu Jasper 61 voted Pst. Kateembo Moses 64 voted Mrs Queen K. Ekupa 64 voted DISTRICT MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS BOARD (Vote for two to serve four years) Name vote Rev. Kamusaki Joseph 84 Voted Rev. Munfunte Abel 59 Voted Rev. Masela Samuel 72 Voted Rev. Chinyundu David 74 Voted Rev. Chinyama 53 DISTRICT CHURCH PROPERTY BOARD 4 YEARS (Vote for two clergy and two laity) Clergy Laity Name votes Name votes Rev. Kamusaki Joseph 57 voted Mrs. Sauyaze 66 Rev. Munfunte Abel 70 Mr. Yamba 69 voted Rev. Chinyundu David 36 voted Pst. Kahwima 44 DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL & DISCIPLESHIP INTERNATIONAL (Vote for two to run two years). 8

9 Name votes Pst. Samusole Collins 48 voted Mr. Kajila Brian 37 Pst. Alice M. Masela 36 voted DISTRICT ASSEMBLY FINANCE COMMITTEE (to run for two years) Clergy vote for two Laity vote for two Name votes Name Votes Rev. Chinyundu David 41 Mrs Yamba Jean 64 Voted Rev. Kamusaki Joseph 73 voted Pst Kasoka Geofrey 54 Pst. Kateembo Moses 55 voted Mr. Kampewu Jasper 66 Voted NAZARENE MISSION INTERNATIONAL (vote for one) Clergy vote for two Name Votes Pst. Alice M. Masele 27 Mrs. Sauyaze 15 Pst. Kateembo Moses 38 Voted GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATES (Vote for 1) Clergy vote for two Laity vote for two Name votes Name Votes Rev. Chinyundu David voted 43 Mrs Kasangili 20 Rev. Masela Samuel 33 Mr. Kajila Brian 63 Voted Rev. Munfunte Abel 31 Mr. Hendricks Sawahenga 6 DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL (Vote for four to serve three years) Clergy vote for two Laity vote for two Name votes Name Votes Pst. Samusole Collins 73 voted Mr. Kayelu Adam 81 Voted RevMunfunte Abel 50 Mrs. Kasangili 64 Voted Rev. Chinyundu David 64 voted Kayenda 41 Pst. Kahwima Charles 58 voted Petulu Moris 74 Voted Pst. Kateembo Moses 72 voted Simion Kalemba 50 Voted REPORTS Report from the District Treasure by Mrs Shimishi. Report adopted. Report from the District Auditors report by Pst Samusole. In this report he told the assembly that due to many letters which Pastor Salumayi Kelvin wrote to the District Advisory Board and the social media which were damaging by calling all leadership of the Church of the Nazarene as not born again and a wrong church he joined, the District Advisory Board has put on hold the pastoral ministry for Pastor Salumayi as being an inactive minister not in good standing until further notice when the DAB see that his character and that as at now the DAB is looking at into his letter of apology with caution has completely changed. Report adopted. Thereafter, we received a report from District Advisory Board by the Secretary by Rev. Masela Samuel. The report was adopted by the church. Report adopted. This was followed by the Credentials Board Report as well as District Evangelism was supposed to be issued by Rev. Chinyundu Davy who has travelled to Angola for the 9

10 Angola District Assembly. That he was asking for prayers. Reported by the DS Rev. Kalumbila The district chairlady also gave her report on how she has assumed her office and start his work with the first tour being of Kabwe trip. In addition the elders also gave their reports on the progress they have made in the 2015 to 2016 Church Calendar year. These elder include Rev. Masela, Rev. Mufunte and Rev. Kamusaki Joseph. After the reports they were prayed for by Rev Joe Lilema (ASEF Theological College Principal). Thereafter, licensed ministers also gave their remarkable reports on various works they are doing their day to day assignments. In total they were 10 licensed Ministers and prayed for by Rev Joe Lilema (ASEF Theological College Principal). From there, there was recognition of all the lay pastors (11Pastors) and prayed for by Rev. Lilema J. C. ASEF Theological College Principal Report from Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) Rev. Mbewe. Daison. Report from NTCCASE field Registrar Mr. Lupas Banda. Report from the College by Rev. Lilema J. C. (ASEF Theological College Principal). The Principal gave cordial greetings from Malawi. He went ahead to highlight the challenges the College has been facing from the previous resumes/leadership to the current. The college was supposed to be funded by five categories as follows; i. Region ii. Districts iii. Church iv. Students v. Individuals These are the categories which supposed help in supporting ASEF Theological College to help it run its affairs effectively. The principal emphasized very much on financial sustainability of the college. The Church in Central Africa to support the College. He also edged people to enrol with Africa South East Field (ASEF) Theological College to increase the number of pastors in Central Africa at Large. Finally, he also recommended Zambia North West District for the support for the good works they are doing by contributing the funds to the college. Note: A motion was moved that all the churches that do no longer in exist by but only names should be removed from the list of churches. Fifty two (55) voted for yes and thirteen (13) voted for no. Pastors In addition 65 people voted for Yes and no one voted for No. Also was a unanimous vote for the new identification cards of ministers in good standing to have the ID for at list serving for more than one year as it was previously, 65 vote yes and 0 votes for no. Pastors from Zambia North West but serving in other district. The answer is no one. 10

11 Also change of the name of the church from Mahonda Church of the Nazarene to Chavuma Central First Church of the Nazarene. 65 voted Yes no one voted for No The DS for Zambia North West awards the following churches that have paid their budgets in time and faithfully; Some of the churches include the following among others that are not on the list. 1. Zambezi Central 2. Lukulu 3. Kasombo 4. Solwezi Central 5. Chun u 6. Watopa 7. Samalenge 8. Chiyeke 9. Sewe 10. Mandalo 11. Mungole 12. Chavuma Central 13. Kanyachi 14. Kalombo 15. Kakhoma 16. Samumbita Announcement by the DS Rev. Kalumbila. All the leaders who have been chosen they shall be a district leadership workshop on meet 1 3 rd October for a Leaders workshop Presentation of gifts by the District to Rev. Chinyundu, Pst Petulu and Past Samusole. And finally presentation of the District Superintend gift (Offerings). A word of appreciation from the DS Rev. Kalumbila Finally the DS Rev. I.T Kalumbila announced the global leadership which shall be held in Ndola and Lusaka. Also he presented a gift to the Chairperson Rev Lilema (Principal) Clausal of the District Assembly remarks by the Assembly Chairperson Rev. Joe Lilema. He thanked the Members for their faithful attendance and for the peace exhibited during the assembly how they have carried to carry out their business of the day. He also announced Pastors trained and laity workshop called PACORN to be held in Lusaka in the month of August Followed by Holy Communion graced by Rev Lilema (Principal) Closing prayer by Rev. Kalumbila IT Prepared by: Pst. Kateembo Moses NTCCAS District Registrar. 11

12 For DAB Secretary CC: DS CC: File 12