Minister of Chief and Traditional Affairs Nkandu Luo says Government is interested in working with churches that will complement its efforts in promoting socio-economic development and uplifting people’s living standards.
Professor Luo said Government is looking for development partners who have a vision and positive attitude.
She was speaking on Saturday at the Bread of Life Church’s 21st anniversary celebration in Lusaka,
Prof. Luo commended Bread of Life for putting up a multi-facility Blessing Centre that provides hope to the unemployed youth, women and children through its education and health facilities which are yet to be built.
“Whenever you are in need of a facility you think will add value to this nation, the government of President Sata will be able to work with you,” Prof Luo said.
She said the church and Government need to complement each other in providing hope to the pepopel.
“That’s why when the Bishop said we want to build a facility that is going to provide facilities for health and education, I held his hand… I know that the changes that are taking place at this centre are going to add value to the development of the nation,” she said amid a rousing applause from the audience.
Prof. Luo lauded Bread of Life presiding Bishop Joseph Imakando for his exemplary leadership, saying the church’s 21st anniversary was a celebration for Zambia because he is a national icon.
She said Bishop Imakando and his wife Bernadette need to be celebrated for their work and the battles they have fought to get their church where it was.
“Let’s celebrate people when they are alive. This man and his wife deserve to be celebrated. If there are critiques seated in this church; in my church the Catholic Church, there is a place where we go for confession, I am inviting you to come and confess,” Prof Luo said.
The minister said she was proud that as Minister of Local Government and Housing in former President Frederick Chiluba’s administration, she stood with Bread of Life when it was bidding for the land where it has built the Blessing Centre.
Bishop Imakando thanked Prof Luo for the role she played when the church was “fighting” for the Vubu road piece of land.
He said he is also grateful to the minister for gracing the 21st anniversary and for making inspirational remarks.
Bishop Imakando said the 21-year journey has not been easy, but thanked God for his faithfulness.
“We are a living testimony that the gates of hell shall not prevail over the church,” Bishop Imakando said.
In its 21 years of existence, Bread of life has grown to 98 branches locally, eight international churches and 30 satellite churches or preaching points.
”Prof. Luo commended Bread of Life for putting up a multi-facility Blessing Centre that provides hope to the unemployed youth, women and children through its education and health facilities which are yet to be built”………what a statement, the minister was at pains to identify the benefits of pentecostal in our environment. I really hope the school and health facilities will benefit the poorest people by helping them get free medical and education. i hope they wont be very expensive to be only accessible by the rich. Bread of life, hope you make a difference like the catjolics and most traditional churches.
Bishop Imakando has done a great job with the church. My only disappointment with him is how he got over excited with PF when they won the 2011 elections. In the first Sunday service after the elections, the man went on rampage worshipping Sata. He even accused others of being jealous and adopted the PF slogan ‘lekeni Sata ateke’. The man forgot that Sata was voted by less than 50% of the voters meaning that there was good number in his church who were not PF. Mr Bishop, next time behave like a neutral person and dont embarass yourself. That way, you maintain respect from everyone. At your level you cant be boot-licking politicians.
Thanks
he is only human and cannot hide his feelings.
he was celebrating the downfall of a corrupt regime and not castigating voters among congregates.
Corrupt regime my foot! The Post Newspapers made sure they brainwashed you into believing that MMD was corrupt and you bought it it. Tell me, how many cases of corruption are now in court, 5 bicycles, the Nigerian oil deal lies? Give us a break you corrupt chaps who are stealing while lying about others.
Read about King Solomon’s wisdom, Bishop and it shall be well with you. We must pray for our leaders, not worship them, lest our members are divided. I was also excited that MMD had lost but was cautious about what I said about the new govt.
Could this be the begining of the end times for the man of God?
Joe, Do the right things in the eyes of God every day of your remaining life.
Remeber greater men have fallen before,do not walk that path!
“Minister of Chief and Traditional Affairs Nkandu Luo says Government is interested in working with churches that will complement its efforts in promoting socio-economic development and uplifting people’s living standards.”….. What does this mean in practical terms?