CCAP celebrates 100 years of existence
The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) yesterday celebrated 100 years of its existence with a reflection on achievements and pledge to walk the theme ‘The Lord has done great things for us’ by doing more.
During the celebration at Civo Stadium attended by President Lazarus Chakwera, Vice-President Michael Usi, Zimbabwe Vice-President Kembo Mohadi and former president Joyce Banda, CCAP General Assembly Moderator the Reverend Biswick CK Nkhoma stressed the contribution that CCAP has made in elevating the country’s economic development.
“CCAP has made significant contributions to community development such as social justice, education and we are still dedicated to building universities,” he said.
Nkhoma said through the establishment of universities, the church is contributing to human capital development which is one of the enablers of the country’s national vision, Malawi 2063.
He appealed for unity among the five synods of the CCAP, saying this was the wish of the forefathers and others who founded the church.
In his address, the President commended CCAP for its contribution to the community in areas such education and health.
He said the impact of the church on Malawi’s socio-economic front was visible for everyone to see. He said the church has established schools, health facilities, supported Malawians to venture into business and promoted good governance.
The President said the church has a huge following for its ministry and urged them to continue spreading the gospel.
Said Chakwera: “This church has a huge following since its establishment 100 years ago. It is dedicated in the ministry and I know what I am talking about since I was one of the ministers/pastors for this church.”
In his sermon, CCAP Blantyre Synod Moderator the Reverend Humphreys Zgambo quoted from Psalms 126:1-6, Luke 4:14 to22 and Ephesians 4:1-7, saying people should take up the spirit of the church founders who showed humility, faith and unity among others.
Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa Western Cape Vice-Moderator Professor Marius Nel hailed the strong leadership in the church, saying it has contributed to its growth.
CCAP was established in 1924 and has five synods, namely Livingstonia, Blantyre and Nkhoma in Malawi as well as Zambia and Harare in Zimbabwe.
