Women's Ministry at Chiyembekezo Mpingo wa Baptist
Chiyembekezo Mpingo wa Baptist was planted by the Matacchiera family. It's located about 30 miles from the city of Chipata and takes around ninety minutes to reach by vehicle. In addition to discipleship, I teach monthly women's meetings here. We cover topics such as the fruits of the Spirit and women of the Bible. Salvation is highlighted each time, as many believe they are saved if they attend church, do good works or don't do certain sins. Some of the ladies travel significant distances on foot to attend, so a meal is provided after the teaching.
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Women's Ministry at Hope Bible Baptist Church of Chipata
Hope Bible Baptist Church of Chipata is located right in the city. We recently purchased land which will give a more permanent meeting place for this church plant. I meet with the ladies for one to one discipleship and it's been a blessing to see them grow in their relationships with Christ and desire to minister to others. Some of these ladies come out to Chiyembekezo for the ladies meetings. This gives an opportunity for both churches to encourage each other.
Children's Ministry at Chiyembekezo Mpingo wa Baptist
Over half the population of Zambia is under the age of fifteen. My heart is for these young people to grow up knowing God and to one day reach others. The schools have three breaks a year, each about a month long. Typically these fall around April, August and December. I teach children's meetings at Chiyembekezo for three days during these breaks. Ages 4-12 meet each morning, and after a combined snack ages 13-18 gather in the afternoons. These meetings include Bible teaching, scripture memory, games, skits, singing and coloring. A particular favorite here is soccer (football) so we usually save that for the last day of the meeting, and I leave the ball with them.
Children's Ministry at Hope Bible Baptist Church of Chipata
Hope Bible Baptist Church of Chipata offers weekly children's church. In addition to teaching these young people, it gives an opportunity for some of the church members to minister. I send out lessons, monthly memory verse and song specials, and teach in the rotation. In the city, many parents work, so the HBBC children meet for one longer day during each school break. These meetings include Bible lessons, scripture memory, singing, crafts, games, lunch and a couple of snacks.