Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has urged churches in Chongwe District to tap into the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for expansion of their church infrastructure.
Ms Nalumango adds that churches have the right to access the fund for community development activities.
The Vice President was speaking during a fundraising service at the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAOG) Church in Chongwe.
She further urged congregants to contribute generously to church initiatives to transform lives.
“When you give and contribute to the growth of His kingdom, you will never lack,” she said.
Mrs Nalumango also praised the role of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God in advancing Christianity in the country.
Pentecostal Assemblies of God, Deputy Provincial Bishop, Raphael Mpange described the church and the government as development partners, stating that the church aims to uplift communities.
“Chongwe has grown, and we have seen an increase in theft, prostitution, and street children, hence the need to expand church infrastructure to help curb these vices,” he said.
In his homily from Exodus 25:8 -9, Bishop Justine Mulenga, said the church is a spiritual sanctuary and center of hope that transforms souls.
Chongwe Member of Parliament, Sylvia Masebo, urged the church to pray for the district’s social challenges.
“Please pray for Chongwe District which is currently facing social challenges such as prostitution, children living on the streets, and incidents of people throwing children into rivers,” she said.
Ms Masebo further encouraged ongoing contributions to expand church facilities.
Churches are private faith based organizations and should therefore not be eligible for CDF funds.