An outgoing Minister in the United Church of Zambia in Mbala District has encouraged congregants to take advantage of the good rainfall pattern in the District to grow crops.
George Manda says it is important for people to engage in agriculture if they were to improve household food security and their living standards.
Reverend Manda said the favourable rains provide an opportunity for residents to diversify their agricultural production beyond maize into crops such as groundnuts, beans, soya beans and vegetables.
The media reports that Reverend Manda, who is also UCZ Northern Presbytery Secretary, said this during the church service in Mbala.
He has urged church members to embrace the church’s 2026 theme, “Change the Narrative”, by adopting positive attitudes and actions that promote development in their families and communities.
“Changing the narrative requires hard work, discipline and faith, and as a church we must lead by example in shaping values that contribute to national development,” Reverend Manda said.
He encouraged congregants to demonstrate love, peace and unity as they celebrate Christmas this Thursday.
He said the festive season should remind believers of the importance of caring for one another.
Reverend Manda has further wished the congregants a peaceful and joyful Christmas and called on them to continue praying for the unity and prosperity of the nation.
