ZAMBIA COPPERBELT DISTRICT

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1 ZAMBIA COPPERBELT DISTRICT 2016 DISTRICT JOURNAL 17 th SEPTEMBER 2016 KITWE

2 I. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY TABLE OF CONTENTS: A. District officers B. District Boards C. District Organization D. District Zones E. District Church Directory F. Ordained Elders G. Licensed Ministers H. Lay Ministers II. GENERAL INFORMATION A. Granted Minister s License B. New Church Organized III. IV. DAILY PROCCEDINGS REPORTS: A. District Officers 1. District Superintendent 2. District Treasurer B. District Boards and Standing Committees 1. District Advisory Board 2. District Ministerial Credentials Board C. District Assembly Committees 1. Assembly Finance Committee 2. Nominations Committee 3. Others: a. Evangelism Coordinator

3 I. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY I. District Officers POSITION: NAME: PHONE # POSTAL General Supt. Dr. J. K. Warrick Regional Director Dr. Filimao Chambo FSC ASEF Rev. Paul Mtambo District Supt. Rev. Wilfred C. Yambayamba District Secretary Rev. Tommy Nhlema fchambo@africa-region.org.za Pmtambo@afrinazarene.org yambafred59@gmail.com tommynaza@yahoo.com District Treasurer Matanda Albert, K DistrictEvangelist Rev. Timothy timothychiyesu@gmail.com Masaiti Chiyesu NYI President teddykaputo@yahoo.com Kaputo Teddy NMI President Rev. Charity charitymushili@yahoo.com Mushili SDMI President Rev. Monica Zulu NCM Coordinator Rev. John jhnmumba@yahoo.com Mumba Women Chairper Mrs. Chilambwe Caravan Director Kasengele Helen b. District Boards, Committees, and Organizations 1. DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD a. Rev. Yambayamba C. Wilfred Chairman b. Rev. Nhlema Tommy Secretary c. Rev. Chiyesu Timothy d. Rev. Mushili Charity e. Rev. Chilambwe Frank f. Mr. Chanda Emmanuel

4 g. Mr. Kamalonga Given h. Mr. Matanda K. Albert i. Mr. Musonda Kelvin j. Ms. Katongo Esther 2. MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS BOARD a. Rev. Yambayamba C. Wilfred Chairman b. Rev. Mushili Charity Secretary c. Rev. ChifitaEdwell d. Rev. Chilambwe Frank e. Rev. Chileshe A. kabwe f. Rev. Chiyesu Timothy g. Rev. Mumba John h. Rev. Musongwa Bernard i. Rev. Mwale Davies j. Rev. Mwase Emmanuel k. Rev. Mwewa Loveness l. Rev. Nhlema Tommy m. Rev. Zulu Monica 3. NYI a. Kaputo Teddy President b. Makandwe Major Vice President c. Mwansa Ireen Secretary d. Kalumbila Alice Vice Secretary e. Kasengele Sly Treasurer f. Mhango Sandra g. Musonda Nano h. Seza Enoch 4. Evangelism Committee: a. Rev. Chiyesu Timothy - - Chairman b. Rev. Chilambwe Frank c. Rev. Nhlema Tommy d. Mr. Musonda Kelvin e. Mrs. Mwase Margret f. Ms. Katongo Esther

5 A. DISTRICT ORGANIZATION: 1. District Superintendent 2. District Advisory Board 3. Ministerial Credentials Board 4. Auxiliaries 5. Zones 6. Local Churches B. DISTRICT ZONES: 1. Chililabombwe 2. Chingola 3. Kitwe North 4. Kitwe South 5. Ndola 6. Ndola Rural a. Church Directory CHURCH MINISTER PHONE # STATUS BALUBA Mwandwe Kedrick Organized BALUBA ZAMBIA Mwanza Batwell Organized CHAMBOLI Mumba John jhnmumba@yahoo.com Organized CHIBOBO Chibuye Wilard CHIBULI Nsenga Moses CHILILABOMBWE Nhlema Tommy tommynaza@yahoo.com Organized CHIMFUNSHI Chibale Lawrence Organized CHIMWEMWE Chileshe Raphael Crepheal70@gmail.com Organized CHISANGWA Mulenga Kennedy CHIWEMPALA Musongo Andrew Organized DISTRICT SUPT. Yambayamba W.C yambafred59@gmail.com IBENGA Chiyesu Timothy timothychiyesu@gmail.com Organized KANKWIBA Ndhlovu Kandilo KAMFINSA Zulu Monica Organized KAPIRI-MPONSHI Mwale Davies Organized KAPISHA Nkuka Thomson Organized KNC Mwase Emmanuel eemwase@yahoo.com Organized LUBENGELE Chifita Edwell Organized LUMPAPA Chileshe Davies MAKENI Musongwa Bernard beemusongwa@yahoo.com Organized MANSANSA Kasuba Meleki Organized MASAITI Chileshe A. Kabwe kabwechileshe@hotmail.com Organized NAKATINDI Chilambwe Frank Organized

6 NCHANGA NORTH Mushili Charity Organized NDOLA Sakala Peter Organized SERENJE Chileshe Dominic SOWETO Fwalanga Disckson TWAPIA Chenda Roman Organized NOT ACTIVE Sakala Joseph UNASSIGNED Kayuni Wilson UNASSIGNED Fridah Kunda UNASSIGNED Mwewa Loveness UNASSIGNED Mwelwa Sylvester UNASSIGNED Nyirongo Aaron b. Ministerial Rolls A. ORDAINED MINISTERS NAME: CHURCH: # PHONE# POSTAL: Chifita Edwell LUBENGELE Chilambwe Frank NAKATINDI Chileshe A. kabwe MASAITI kabwechileshe@hotmail.com Chiyesu Timothy IBENGA timothychiyesu@gmail.com Mumba John CHAMBOLI jhnmumba@yahoo.com Mushili Charity NCHANGA NORT charitymushili@yahoo.com Musongwa Bernard MAKENI beemusongwa@yahoo.com Mwale Davies KAPIRI MPONSHI Mwase Emmanuel KNC eemwase@yahoo.com Mwewa Loveness UNASSIGNED mwewaloveness@yahoo.com Nhlema Tommy CHILILABOMBWE tommynaza@yahoo.com Sakala Joseph NOT ACTIVE Yambayamba W.C. DISTRICT SUPT. yambafred59@gmail.com Zulu Monica KAMFINSA B. LINCESED MINISTERS: NAME: CHURCH: PHONE: POSTAL: Chenda Roman TWAPIA Chileshe Dominic SERENJE Fwalanga Dickson SOWETO Kasuba Meleki MANSANSA Musonda Kelvin NDEKE PP Musongo Andrew CHIWEMPALA

7 MwandweKendrick BALUBA (A) Mwelwa Sylvester KAKOLO Nsenga Moses CHIBULI Nyirongo Aaron MAKENI Sakala Peter NDOLA C. LAY PASTORS: NAME: CHURCH: PHONE # POSTAL: Chibale Lawrence CHIMFUNSHI Chibuye Willard CHIBOBO Chileshe Raphael CHIMWEMWE crapheal70@gmail.com Chileshe Davies LUMPAPA Kunda Fridah UNASSIGNED Kayuni Wilson UNASSIGNED Lungu Bernard MULENGA Ndhlovu Kandilo KANKWIBA Nkuka Thomson KAPISHA Mwanza Batwell BALUBA ZAMBIA c. GENERAL INFORMATION a. Granted Minister s License 1. New A. Musonda Kelvin B. Musongo Andrew C. Mwandwe Kendrick D. Nyirongo Aaron 2. Renewed A. Fwalanga Dickson B. Kasuba Meleki C. Mwelwa Sylvester D. Nsenga Moses E. Sakala Peter b. New Churches Organized A. Makeni Church of the Nazarene

8 d. DAILY PROCEEDINGS 37 th COPPERBELT DITRICT ASSEMBLY DEVOTION: Ezekiel 37:1, Genesis 4:9 and Ezekiel 36:24-27 WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER? We need to preach to the dry bones in our communities. Dry bones represent the souls that are lost, they need Christ and it us take the gospel to these people. We need to listen from God. Rev. Wellington Obotte The altar call was made and people came forward and gave their lives to Christ. 10:00hrs INTRODUCTION: Rev. W.C. Yambayamba was invited by the District Secretary to introduce the visitors and chair of the Assembly. Rev. Mtambo was introduced, he greeted the delegates and introduced his family. Rev. W. Obotte was introduced as the Chairman for this year s 37 th District Assembly, He said he was glad to be here on the Copperbelt District, it had taken them eight years to be here. They praised God. He said he came with his dear friend whom they have been together for 35 years. He was refering to his wife Mrs. Hellen Obotte. He expressed his excitement of being here and that they were praying for this assembly. Rev. Obotte also expressed their family friendship with Rev. Yambayamba and his wife. Rev. Joe C. Lilema, the Principal for NTCCA was also pleased to be here. He extended greetings from college. He said he remembered the first time he entered this church in He then introduced his wife and his son. His wife, Mrs. Lilema greeted the assembly. Bar for Delegates set. Setting time 13:00hrs -20 Setting Bar for Delegates

9 14:00 hrs - 56 Voted 13:30 hrs - 2 Time set 10:45hrs 14:00 hrs Board of Tellers: Mrs. Obotte Rev. Rose Evans Matambo Henry Kabwe, Angel Yambaya Pagers Amon Mandevu Nano Musonda Mercy Mhango Recording Secretaries: Rev. Chiyesu Rev. Tommy When do we receive the District Superintendent s Report. Receiving and Sending Greetings: From North-western District Malawi Regional Director The General Superintendent SENDING GREETINGS: The General Superintendent. Those who greeted us we greet them as well.

10 REPORTS: DISTRICT SUPRITENDENT: Rev. W.C. Yambayamba CHAIR We have had our report. Someone to raise motion Motion moved and seconded Report received. The Assembly Chairman, There is something I want to bring on to your attention: PAYING DISTRICT BUDGET IN FULL. Our district depends on District Budgets. It is my prayer that next year we will pay our budgets in full. Another issue, you did well to bring in 862 new members. You need to do better than this, brethren. It s like only a pocket of our members did the soul winning and the rest were just resting." All the report is good. VOTING: District Superintendent The first ballot was distributed by the Board of tellers. The ballot was a Yes or No. For Rev. Yambayamba to continue or not continue it s a Yes or No Total votes casted: 94 Total number of votes needed to be re- elected: 63 Results: Total number of YES votes: 79 Total number of NO votes: 15 Total number of spoiled voted: 0 Rev. Wellington Obotte Chairman of the Assembly declared Rev. Wilfred Yambayamba as re- elected. There was great jubilation among all the assembly delegates.

11 DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD ELDERS: Rev. Mumba John Rev. Chilambwe Frank (voted) Rev. Chifita Edwell LAY PERSONS: Mr. Mfula Matthews Mr. Kayombo Joseph Mr. Emmauel Chanda (voted) Mrs. Kunda Getrude REPORTS: ELDERS: Ten Elders of the District gave their reports: Rev. Chiyesu Timothy, Rev. Chifita Edwell, Rev. Chilambwe Frank, Rev. Mumba John, Rev. Mushili Charity, Rev. Musongwa Bernard, Rev. Mwale Davies, Rev. Nhlema Tommy, Rev. Zulu Monica, DITRICT CREDENTIALS BOARD Rev. Charity Mushili gave the report The Assembly Chairman, Do the Assembly vote for this report to go through, YES!!!!!

12 DISTRICT LICENSED MINISTERS: Pastor Nyirongo Aaron, Pastor Fwalanga Dickson, Pastor Chenda Roman, Pastor Nsenga Moses, Pastor Mwandwe Kendrick, Pastor Meleki Kasuba, Pastor Mwelwa Sylvester LOCAL MINISTERS: Nkunka Thomson, Mwanza Batwell, Kayuni Wilson, Chileshe Rapheal DISTRICT FINANCING COMMITTEE: - Mr. Given Kamalonga That is the Budget for this coming year. The Assembly Chairman, We need a motion to receive this Financial Report. Motion moved and seconded. Let s vote for the report. The report has gone through, voted. DISTRICT TREASURER: - Mr. Albert Kaputula Matanda THE CHAIR: Thanks Mr. Treasurer, I know it is not easy to be a Treasurer. Motion moved Motion seconded SUGGETION: Mr. Poleni, We only have one means of income in our church from offering and tithes, but we need to start and develop income generating projects. District Treasurer s Report voted.

13 VOTING: DISTRICT SDMI Rev. Monica Zulu (voted) Mr. Enock Seza Mr. Bernard Lungu NTCCA PRINCIPAL Rev. J.C. Lilema REPORTING CONT: I bring greetings from College, we have about 38 students, and two from Copperbelt, Lawrence Chola and Abraham Musongwa. In May we graduated 8 students, one of them is Aaron Nyirongo from Copperbelt District. We have Promotion Month, July. Talk about the college and give offerings and items for the students and college to use. We need individuals to sponsor support our students and college. Last month we lost a student who came from Zimbabwe, Daniel. LITERATURE NATIONAL COORDINATOR Rev. Rose Chipasu I really appreciate that you are now buying and using Nazarene Materials. Thank you for supporting Literature office. CHAIRPERSON: What the Literature Coordinator is saying is import. We need to read our Nazarene material. DISTRICT NCM Rev. John Mumba I want to thank the DS for his support and NCM Coordinator, Rev. Mbewe for his support as well." DISTRICT EVANGELISM Rev. Timothy Chiyesu Thanks everyone for the work they are doing especially supporting Where Is Your Brother Company Souls won 862, this year.

14 Challenges: No allocation for this work and the vastness of our Coverage area. ZONE LEADERS Rev. Chifita, Chililabombwe Zone. The Assembly Chairperson requested for a song District Women Choir gave a song. Ministerial Certificates were presented to pastors. Recognition Certificate were presented to Church that paid their Budget allocation in full. Recognition Certificates were presented to Persons from local churches who were recognize as Pillars of Faith(Church). Gifts were given to the visitors: Assembly Chairperson, FSC, NTCCA Principal, Literature Coordinator. Long serving ministers, Rev. Bernard Musongwa and Rev. Joseph Sakala. There were two cakes that were cut, one was celebrate Rev. B. Musongwa s 71 birthday and the other one was cut by the Assembly Chairperson to cerebrate and mark the End of the of the 37 th District Assembly. Everyone was served a piece of cake. MUSIC COMPETITION PRESENTATIONS Six groups participated and were awarded with certificates and gifts. HOLY COMMUNION The Assembly Chairman, conducted Holy Communion service. By 15:10 hrs the serving of Holy Communion was completed. e. REPORTS D. District Officers 3. District Superintendent 4. District Treasurer E. District Boards

15 3. District Advisory Board 4. District Ministerial Credentials Board F. District Assembly Committees 4. Assembly Finance Committee 5. Nominations Committee 6. Others: DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 37 TH. COPPERBELT DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ( 2016) W HERE I S YO UR BRO THER.. (The Harvest is ready) Then the lord said to Cain; Where is your brother Abel? I don t know. He replied. Am I my brother s keeper? (Genesis 4:9) INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: I bring blessed greetings to the following: Our General Superintendent Dr. Johny K. Warrick in jurisdiction for Africa Region, Our Regional Director Dr. Filimao Chambo and his family, Our Field Strategic Coordinator Rev. Paul Mtambo and his family, Our Country Literature Coordinator, Rev. Rose Chipasu and her family, Our Missionaries Rev.Gary and Penny and family, Ms Grace Shelby Administrative Assistant to our Field Strategic Coordinator, NTCCA Principal Rev. Joe Chinyama Lilema and his family, Our country Jesus Film Coordinator Rev. Chisomo Sakala and his family, NCM country Coordinator Rev. Daison Mbewe and his family, The Assembly Chairman Rev. Wellington Obotte and Rev.Hellen Obotte,and family, Our district Elders, and their families, Pastors and their families. Last but not the least to all Delegates, Special visitors, and Friends who have shown their solidarity with us by being part of this glorious Assembly. To all I say May the Almighty God be with you. OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN THE DISTRICT: Brethrens, It s a rare opportunity in life for us to attend and witness the Assembly. This shows that God has been faithful in protecting and guiding us in our daily dealings. I know all of us in the past year have passed through thick and thin in our daily living, but our God

16 has been there for us. Surely GREAT IS THY FAITHFULLNESS. And in view of this, we cannot take this opportunity given to us for granted. Friends, I m standing here today with happiness and joy in my heart; to see the transformation and a new spirit of prayer and devotion in most Leaders and members of our district. Every morning I do receive messages from Reverends, Pastors, and Members in our district assuring me their daily prayer for me as I also daily pray for their success in their Christian Journey. Friends be assured of transforming power of prayer and know that God is able. The important thing we must bear in mind is that without us being the people of prayer things in our district cannot be the way they are today. I thank you all Faithful Leaders and members who have been spending more time in praying for our District needs. Friends what we need to remember is that our enemy Satan and his army, does not cease to wage war against us. But the beauty of it all is that; the ear of our Heavenly Father is attentive to our cries and His Hand is not too short to rescue us. Brethrens before I take you through the events that took place in our district in the past year under review. Let me thank Rev. Mtambo and his team for organizing an historical and successful Zambia Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON) that took place in Lusaka west, at Chamba valley. From 1 st August to 5 th We thank the Lord that the time spent together as Leaders was worthy spending. God bless you, Rev. Mtambo and your Team. Brethrens as I said earlier, our Faithful God helped us to accomplish some of the visions that we casted. I thank the entire Reverends, Pastors, District auxiliary leaders; Zone Leaders, and all members who were involved for spearheading these programs to be a success. The following are the activities and events that took place and successfully accomplished: In December, 2015,Rev. Tommy and family assumed the responsibility of shepherding Chililabombwe church of the Nazarene. And in June 2016 Chililabombwe Congregation organized an installation service and our FSC and Mama, were in attendance including Mama Musongwa. The occasion was colorful and we celebrated in Christian songs and danced in the Zambian way. May God bless you Rev. as you serve the Chilillabombwe Congregation. On 25 th. December Makeni Kalulu Church of the Nazarene was organized as full organized church, under the able Leadership of Rev. Bernard Musongwa. The occasion was well timely as we were celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ that was the time we were also celebrating the birth of a new church in our district. Since its inception as an organized church Makeni church has became a force to be reckon with in all area of church growth. We recognize and thank the

17 leadership of our veteran Leader Rev. Bernard Musongwa and his wife Mama Catharine Musongwa. Nakatindi church of the Nazarene was dedicated on Sunday 3rd. January More than 97 members were in attendance to grace the occasion. The mood was more jovial when the all Congregation was asked to match around the church building while singing celebration songs. We praise God for the leadership ability of Rev. Frank Chilambwe and Mama Chilambwe. We lost a strong Chairlady member of Lubengele church of the Nazarene, Mrs Masango. 0n 12 th. January And she was put to rest on 15 th. January. The late Mrs. Masango once served the district diligently when she occupied the office of the district chairlady of women ministry. May her soul continue resting in eternal peace. Zone Big Sunday celebration is the good time when churches within a given zone meet on one designated Sunday in one location and celebrate together in worshiping and praising God. This kind of gathering brings an impact of Nazarene existence in the community. In March this year I attended Chingola zone Conference under the able Leadership of Rev. Charity Mushili, the conference was successful. One interesting topic discussed there was the Theology of songs that we sing in churches. The striking conclusion that was made was that; we need to emphasize singing frequently songs that disclose our identity songs like: Holiness unto the Lord and other related songs so that we can be reminded from time to time who we are. Also as Leaders in churches we need first understand, and interpret the meaning of the new songs being sang on the airwaves, before allowing them to be sang in our churches. You may agree with me that some song have very good dancing beats but their theology is very much distorted, more especially choruses. Fellow leaders let s continue organizing these gatherings. District Leadership seminars that I conducted in three Zones were successful and well attended. One important agenda that was in these seminars is the formation of Pastors Affairs Committee (PAC) in local churches. I do receive positive reports from both pastors and PAC members about the transformation relationship that has been created between Pastors and their congregations, because many Members have learnt clearly their obligations of looking after the Parsonage family. Thank you so much PAC members for being a blessing to our Pastors. District Youth camp was held at Baluba (B) Church of the Nazarene more than 80 youths attended. Youths who were in attendance were challenged to be involved

18 in the developmental issues of the church. I thank all Reverends and Pastors who attended this gathering. District Women Conference was held at Ibenga church of the Nazarene in the month of May. The conference was well attended, and was graced by Mrs. Mtambo, Mrs Chanshi, and Mrs. Grace Shelby Administrative Assistant to Rev. Mtambo in the Field office. Pastor Aaron Nyirongo graduated from our Theological College in Malawi in the Month of May. We praise the Lord that the Army of Jesus Christ is growing bigger in our district. Currently Pastor Aaron is helping the work in Chililabombwe zone awaiting assignment. Lets support this young pastor in all areas of his life. The first ever District Women Tea party was held on 11 th. June at Chamboli. The gathering was fruitful, and women were challenged to be compassionate. Later the gathering was characterized by singing and hearing the word of God. I encourage our women to be more involving in these kinds of programs to make our church known in all parts of our vast district. We visited Kapirimposhi and Serenje with Mrs. Yambayamba in June. The work of the Lord is going well in these areas. Rev. Mwale Zone Coordinator and pastor of Kapiri church, he is planning to open a new preaching point at Kambole along Great North road,about 12Km, from Kapiri town center. Few members of Kapiri first church of the Nazarene do live in this area and it is a good idea to take the church where they live. In Serenje, Pastor Chileshe is also doing a great work in this area. So far in this area we have three live churches namely: Serenje, Lumpapa and Chibobo. In addition to that three preaching points have been established namely: Lupiya,Kabeta,and Mulilima. One day before we arrived in sesrenje accompanied with Rev. Mwale 31x new Believers were baptized. Thank you Pastor Chileshe and Rev. Mwale for the wonderful work you are doing in this pioneer area. On Sunday 24 th. June I attended the celebration and commissioning of electricity at Ibenga Church building. The occasion was a blessing to all who attended, because the spirit of loving your Neighbor as your self was demonstrated. Because the money used to fix the electric in the church was donated by members of Woodlands church of the Nazarene of Lusaka. Our brethrens have not helped Ibenga but our district as well. Because as a District we will be benefiting as well. I thank Rev. Satela and his Congregation for this gesture. And I thank you Rev. Chiyesu for your leadership at Ibenga. Because since at the

19 time you assumed your responsibility as pastor of Ibenga you have transformed the place. Evangelism workshops conducted by our District Evangelist Rev. Timothy Chiyesu are yielding positive results. Let me encourage you fellow Leaders to encourage all members to attend these kind of district workshops so we can build our district. I thank you all who attended these workshops, and we are planning more such kind of workshops to be staged in our district. In regards to the statics this past year, we have won 862 New members and overall membership on record stands at Our District Evangelist Rev. Timothy Chiyesu will elaborate more on this when he gives his report. Financially, the Total budget assigned to all churches was K and the Total of K was raised, leaving a shortfall of K Our District Treasure Mr. Albert Matanda will give a detailed report and elaborate more on this issue, when he gives his financial report. I thank all Pastors and Reverends who fully participated in sending their budgets, monthly to our Treasurer. Remember that as a district we do not have any other avenue where to receive money to support all the programs in the district besides district budgets. At this juncture allow me to congratulate the following Pastors and their Congregants for paying their budgets in full. Certificates of recognition will be given to each church, toward the end of the Assembly: Kamfinsa: Rev. Monica Zulu Makeni Kalulushi: Rev. Bernard Musongwa Nakatindi: Rev. Frank Chilambwe Lubengele: Rev. Edwell Chifita Kapirimposhi: Rev. Davies Mwale Chamboli: Rev. John Mumba Serenje: Pst. Dominic Chileshe Mansansa: Pst. Meleki CHALLENGES Brothers and Sisters,.Infrastructure is the main challenge that we have at the moment. And it s my hope and prayer that permanent church buildings and houses for pastors will be built in the new areas we have entered and in old areas where the work of God started way back. I do thank our Field Director who is passionate to help us where he can to see to it that Pastors have their place to stay as they serve God.

20 CASTING THE VISION AND CONCLUDING REMARKS: Before concluding my report allow me to officially unveil the guiding theme of this new church calendar year. The theme of last church calendar year of WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER /SISTER will continue with an emphases of THE HARVEST IS READY. Fellow Leaders and members of our great church, The Region office have come up with the vision of winning 3.5 new members before And this vision is called VISION And as a district we stated emphasizing about the need of evangelism two years ago. And I strongly believe that the HARVEST IS NOW READY. I urge all Nazarenes in our district to be fully involved in Evangelism. Rev. Chiyesu and his team will be visiting each church and zones to evaluate how we are doing. Remember the evangelism basket is empty and we need individual involvement to contribute so that the basket will be full before Secondly, Brethren we need a district vehicle our district is growing. As I stand here I give thanks to you for coming up with this vision. And I thank you Reverends, Pastors, and Members of the Advisory and church Members who are contributing to this account. May God bless you because if we have a vehicle the work of the Lord will be fine. As you may be aware I do find some difficulties to visit out line areas which are far away from the main roads. I believe that very soon we shall have the car because leaders who are coordinating this work are very delegated and visionary Leaders. Thirdly I want to see that we open the preaching point in Ndeke. Brethrens Ndeke is growing very fast, because is now part of the new area called NEW KITWE. Big houses in new Kitwe are being built and more business men are going to settle in this new modern Town. I therefore request Pastor Kelvin Musonda,and our senior citizen and faithful member of the church of the Nazarene to start the new work in this. Pastor Kelvin and Mr. Matanda we will be supporting you to see to it that the new work succeed. With this new spirit of evangelism: With God s help I want to open an English speaking church in Mikomfwa, Luanshya. Since a new plant of manufacturing cement has been opened, and many more people outside Luanshya have come to settle in this town and there is great need to open an English speaking church to accommodate all tribes. (Rev. Chiyesu and Rev. Chileshe will coordinate the work). I want to see that we start church work in Fitobaula along Chingola/ Chililabombwe road. (Rev.Chifita Rev. Chilambwe and Rev. Nhlema will coordinate the work.) The work of the Lord is expanding and in this new calendar church year; I would like to see that all 13x Pastors of Kitwe and Ndola area who are students of

21 Nazarene School of extension complete their course of study so that some can be deployed to these new areas we are opening church works. And with the help of pastors I want to see that we encourage young men and women to go to residential college in Malawi. Remember the bright future of our district lays in the hands of our Youths. I want to see that the work of building a residential house for Rev. Sakala is accomplished in this new calendar year. I have discussed with other leaders that in October we need to see progress on this project. Brethren we need you support. And in this regard May I take this opportunity to thank the pastor of Chamboli Church Rev. John Mumba for his patient heart in this regard. Rev. May the Lord bless you. Friends before I conclude my long report all me to congratulate those who will be the recipients of the PILLARS OF FAITH CERTIFICATES. You are honored today because of your contributions at your local churches to make your church what it is today. May God continue blessing you and please rejoice because God will never forget your faithful contribution in building His Kingdom. And always remember that your names are written in the book of life.. Friends, words could not adequately express my appreciation to all DAB members for their faithfulness and wiliness to serve the District diligently. I even thank all Reverends and Pastors for maintaining the heart of love and unity among members in our district. Lastly, I salute my children for supporting and standing with me in all seasons of life. I say thank you to my dear wife for being a constant companion. She have traveled with me across this beautiful district, she has spent hours praying with me and for me as we move from church to church. My wife, I appreciate you more and more each day. May the happiest day of our past equal the saddest day of our future. That s a different way of saying THE BEST IS YET TO COME. God bless you all and remember WHERE IS YOU BROTHER/ SISTER THE HARVEST IS READY let s go and bring the lost to Jesus Christ. And God will reward us for being an instrument of evangelism. Respectively submitted: Rev.Wilfred C. Yambayamba District Superintendent

22 TREASURER S REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CHURCH YEAR FROM 16/8/15 TO 31/08/16. This report reflects income and expenditure for the above mentioned period. The total assigned budget for all churches in the district is K of which K was raised leaving a shortfall of K Cash balance B/F K SOURCE OF INCOME: District Budget K OWE K NTCCA K76.00 Easter Offering K Local Alabaster K Alabaster from Central Field ( K ) Child Sponsorship ( K ) Jesus Film Project ( K ) District Assembly Preparation ( K ) Mansansa project ( K ) TOTAL INCOME FOR THE YEAR K ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE FROM 16/08/15 TO 31/08/16 Child Sponsorship K Jesus Film Project K Mansansa project K Chimwemwe Alabaster K D/S Travel K D/S Allowance K District Assembly Preparation K District Meetings K Transport shifting Rev. Tommy Nhlema to Chililabombwe K District Parsonage water Bill K Funeral contribution from District ( Mr. Mandemfu) K District Parsonage Electricity Bill K District Parsonage Land Rates K District Administrations K District Treasurer s office K District office communication K TOTAL EXPENDITURE K BALANCE K

23 DEBT: Land Rates with Kitwe District Council as 31/08/16 K1 500 Respectively submitted, Albert k. Matanda District Treasurer. Checked and Audited by: Nkandu Muyembe (HM 0045) Assistant Account Mbuto Relief Holdings. DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD REPORT We, the District Advisory Board of the Copperbelt District in Zambia, have met regularly as stipulated by our church constitution, and have conducted faithfully the business of the district that was delegated to us. We recommend to the Ministerial Credentials Board that the following Ministers be granted with district preachers licenses according to Paragraph of our church Manual ( ). 1. Andrew Musongo 2. Kendrick Mwandwe 3. Aaron Nyirongo 4. Kelvin Musonda Further we recommend that the renewing of the district preachers licenses be granted to the following Ministers of the Gospel: 1. Dickson Fwalanga 2. Sylvester Mwelwa 3. Meleki Kasuba 4. Moses Nsenga 5. Roman Chenda 6. Peter Sakala We also recommend that the following Ministers be given Local Ministers licenses according to Paragraph of our church Manual ( ).

24 1. Davies Chitengi Sakuwaha 2. Ison Poleni 3. Bernard Lungu We further, recommend that the following Lay Ministers continue to serve in the pulpit supply: 1. Thomas Mkuka 2. Lawrence Chibale 3. Bitwell Mwanza 4. Wilson Kayuni 5. Fridah Kunda 6. Raphael Chileshe 7. Ndhlovu Kandilo 8. Mulenga Kennedy 9. Willard Chibuye 10. Chileshe Davies Last but not the least we recommend to the District Credentials Board, subject to the approval of the Copperbelt District Assembly in accordance with our Church manual paragraph 538, that Rev. Daison Mkisi be restored with the status of Elder in the Church of the Nazarene and enjoy the full privileges of Elder in the said Church. (Church of the Nazarene) Respectively submitted, Rev. W.C. Yambayamba (Chairman) Rev. T. Nhlema (Secretary) DISTRICT MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS BOARD REPORT We, the district Ministerial Credentials Board, met on 3th.September, 2016 at Chamboli church of the Nazarene, to review the character of the Candidates who applied for the granting and renewal of the district preacher s license. Each candidate was carefully scrutinized and evaluated in the areas of personal experience of salvation, and experience of entire sanctification by the baptism of the Holy Spirit, in the life of each candidate. Knowledge of interpretation of Biblical truth with sound doctrine was also considered. And further, each candidate was deeply questioned to evaluate if he /she is still in full sympathy and in accord with the doctrine and polity of the Church of the Nazarene. Lastly, each candidate s general performance as a Minister of the gospel was also considered.

25 We recommend and approve that the following be granted with district preacher s license: 1. Andrew Musongo 2. Kendrick Mwandwe 3. Aaron Nyirongo 4. Kelvin Musonda We further recommend and approve that the following be granted with renewal of the district preacher s license: 1. Dickson Fwalanga 2. Sylvester Mwelwa 3. Meleki Kasuba 4. Moses Nsenga 5. Peter Sakala We further reviewed the spiritual character of all candidates who applied for the granting of the local preachers licenses. And the following are qualified: 1. Davies Chitengi Sakuwaha 2. Ison Poleni 3. Benard Lungu We also reviewed the character of Lay pastors who will continue as Lay pastors in the pulpit supply after the close of the Assembly. Their character and general performance as Lay pastors were satisfactory to the standards of holy preachers. The Board recommended that all candidates who were interviewed were capable of continuing to pastor their respective churches after renewing their Local preacher s licenses. The following are qualified: 1. Batwell Mwanza 2. Wilson Kayuni 3. Fridah Kunda 4. Raphael Chileshe 5. Ndhlovu Kandilo 6. Kennedy Mulenga 7. Willard Chibuye 8. Davies Chileshe Last but not the least, we recommend to the Copperbelt District Assembly subject to its, approval in accordance with our Church manual paragraph 538. That Rev. Daison Mukisi be given back the status of Elder in the Church of the Nazarene.

26 Respectively submitted, Rev. Wilfred Chola Yambayamba Rev. Charity Mushili BOARD CHAIRMAN BOARD SECRETARY DISTRICT ASSEMBLY FINANCE COMMITTEE We the District Finance Committee met prior to this 37th. District Assembly and recommended and assigned district budgets to each church according to our guidelines. The following is the assigned district budgets per local church. N O CHURCH BASE FIGUR E DISTRI CT 10% WE F 6% ED 3% SSM B 1% NY I 1% EVAN G 3% G/A S 1% TOTA L 25% 1 NCHANGA KNC CHAMBOLI LUBENGELE CHILILABOMB WE 6 CHIMWEMWE TWAPIA IBENGA NAKATINDI TOTAL I KAPISHA BALUBA (A) BALUBA (B) KAMFINSA MASAITI MANSANSA CHIWEMPALA NDOLA CHIMFUNSHI MUFULIRA TOTAL SOWETO MAKENI

27 3 KAPIRIMPOSH I SERENJE TOTAL CHIBOBO LUMPAMPA TOTAL GRAND TOTAL TOTAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT We the District Nominating Committee submit the following nominations and recommendations: 1. DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD ( ELDERS) (Vote for one to serve for Three years) REV.JOHN EDWELL CHIFITA REV.FRANK CHILAMBWE MUMBA REV. DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD (LAY PERSONS) MATTHEWS MFULA JOSEPH KAYOMBO EMMANUEL CHANDA GETRUDE KUNDA 2. DISTRICT SDMI SUPERINTENDENT (Vote one to serve for Two years) REV. MONICA ZULU

28 ENOCK ZENZA BERNARD LUNGU Respectively submitted, Rev. W.C.Yambayamba Chairman Mr. K. Musonda Secretary OTHER REPORTS DISTRISTRICT BUDGETS SUMMARY PAYMENT CHURCH PASTOR ASS.BUDGE T PAID SHORT/F COMMENT MASAITI REV.CHILESHE K NIL K1 000 LUMPAMPA PST.D.CHILESHE K NIL K KNC REV.MWASE K K450 K MAKENI REV.MUSONGW A K K KAPISHA PST.MKUKA K K200.0 K BALUBA. B PST.MWANZA K K600.0 K IBENGA REV.T.CHIYESU K K K TWAPIA PST.CHENDA K K800.0 K CONGRATULATION S NAKATINDI REV.CHILAMBWE K K CONGRATULATION S KAPIRI REV.MWALE K K CONGRATULATION S MANSANSA PST.MELEKI K K CONGRATULATION S SERENJE PST.CHILESHE K K CONGRATULATION S CHIMWEM W PST.R.CHILESHE K K K LUBENGELE REV.E.CHIFITA K K CONGRATULATION

29 CHILBOMB W REV.T. NHLEMA K K K S NCHANGA REV.C.MUSHILI K K K SOWETO PST.FWALANGA K K K CHAMBOLI REV.J.MUMBA K K KAMFINSA REV.M.ZULU K K BALUBA A PST.MWANDWE K K K NDOLA PST.SAKALA K NIL K MUFURILA K NIL K CHIWMPAL PST.MUSONGO K NIL K A CHIMFUNSH PST.CHIBALE K1 000 NIL K I CHIBULI PST. NSENGA KANKWIBA PST.NJOVU CHIBOBO K NIL K CONGRATULATION S CONGRATULATION S TOTAL K K K11 900

30 DISTRICT TREASURER S ENCOURAGING REMARKS TREASURE S COMMENTARY REPORT Dear: Reverends, Pastors, and Delegates to the 37 th. Copperbelt district Assembly. I stand here in front of you with a half smiled face because this year we have slightly not done very well in giving to what belongs to God. As you can see the Total budget assigned to all churches was K (Twenty six thousand Kwacha) and out of that only K ( fourteen Thousand One Hundred Kwacha) was raised leaving a deficit of K (Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Kwacha.) As I said earlier that I have a half smiled face simply because I have seen a steady rise in improvement of paying budgets. Most churches that were struggling in this area last year, Praise the Lord this year they have improved tremendously. Brothers and Sisters God has given us a district Leader who loves God and his church. Honestly a man of his academic qualification and experience in church affairs cannot agree to be receiving average amount of K per month, as allowance. But our Leader gets that and always tells me that: God is there for us things will improve. Because of inadequate finances in our district offerings our Leader from time to time finds it difficult for him to visit outline areas like Kapirimposhi and Serenje. And yet these are new areas that need the attention of the presence of our Leader. Friends lets help our Leader so that he can be visiting our Brothers and sisters in Tazara corridor. ( Kapiri and Serenje) Brethrens we have great potential in our district as far as Leadership is concerned both in local churches and district level. But what we need to do to improve the situation, is to plan to pay part of the assigned budgets to my office every month than to try to do that at a last minute, when we are approaching the time of the district assembly. Friends, philosophers say that If yo u fail to plan then you plan to fail. Brothers and Sisters I can assure that our ship will never sink under the current DAB Leadership, and it is moving. What we need to do is to increase its speed by paying our budgets in time. Once we do that we will reach all our intended destinations in time.

31 In conclusion; may I congratulate all Reverends and Pastors who have paid their budgets in full. May God richly bless you and your congregations. And to those who have paid part of their budgets I say plan well and you will see an improvement. I KNOW WE CAN DO IT AND SHAME THE DEVIL God bless you all. Albert K. Matanda