Zambia National Conference
Members of the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church of Zambia met August 26-29 in Lusaka, Zambia for its 16th biennial national conference. The lively conference combined business sessions, information sharing, and corporate worship as the church reviewed its ministry for the past two years and made plans for future endeavors.
The ordination of five young ministers to Christian ministry was one of the highlights of the conference. It was a beautiful celebration as the church recognized and affirmed God's calling and gifting in the lives of these pastors and church planters. (Former National Superintendent, Rev. Sitali Kakungu, is shown above examining the candidates.)
Clearly, the major focus of the conference was the transfer of leadership from the outgoing National Superintendent, Rev. Kakungu, to the newly elected leader, Dr. Alfred Kalembo. Rev. Kakungu was recognized for six years of effective leadership, guiding the church to a new level of stability and maturity. Dr. Kalembo, who had served the church in this capacity from 1992-1998 was chosen again by the church to this role with a strong vote of affirmation.
A sense of God's presence in the conference was evident, resulting in an atmosphere of peace and unity, even when discussing tense issues. The conference concluded with a challenging message from Rev. Josephine Sichongwe urging delegates to return to their places of ministry and fully devote themselves to the work to which God had called them.  Dr. Alfred Kalembo and Rev. Sitali Kakukgu |
| In This Issue | | | | | | Aug. 30-Sep. 17 -- Manzini, Swaziland - Emmanuel Wesleyan Bible College (Brenda)
Sept. 16-19 -- Likasi, Democratic Republic of Congo - National Conference
Oct. 17 -- Xai Xai, Mozambique - Xai Xai Bible College graduation Oct. 26-29 -- Manzini, Swaziland - Pastors' Conference Oct. 30 -- Manzini, Swaziland - EWBC graduation
Nov. 14 am -- Fredericton, NB - Corbett Ave. Wesleyan Church
Nov. 14 pm -- Nackawic, NB - Nackawic Wesleyan Church
Nov. 21 -- Truro, NS - Central Nova Wesleyan Church
Nov. 28 -- Maple Ridge, NB - Maple Ridge Wesleyan Church
Jan. 4-7 -- Jacksonville, FL - The Gathering
Jan. 7-8 -- Jacksonville, FL - Leadership Council
| | | | We are grateful for all who have made a commitment to become part of our regular prayer and/or financial support team. If you haven't done so, you can join the team by clicking the link below. Thanks!   | | Forward to a Friend | | You can help us by forwarding "Bits & Bytes" to friends who will be interested in the work of Global Partners in Africa. Just click on the link below. Friends who receive the email will also be given an opportunity to sign up to receive it in the future. | | | Zimba Mission Hospital 50th Anniversary Celebration
On September 6th, 2010, Zimba Mission Hospital celebrated 50 years of medical ministry in the Kalomo District of Zambia. Church leaders, government officials, representatives of nongovernmental organizations, business leaders, and past and present hospital staff gathered at Zimba to recall and celebrate together. The fifty-year history of the hospital was presented through music, speeches, and drama culminating with a speech from the guest of honor, the District Commissioner of Kalomo. A celebration feast finished off the festivities.
Bob was privileged to represent Global Partners at the day-long celebration. Also present were Eleanor Hunsinger, Liz Anderson, and Bethany Morse, who had served as missionary nurses at the hospital in years gone by. Currently Global Partners missionaries Drs. Dan and Joan Jones serve as doctors in the hospital, and Selinda Ingalls and Jesse Van Horn serve in support roles.
The hospital has seen significant growth of facilities and services over recent years. Currently a new outpatient department is under construction, with plans for building a hospital chapel to follow. Long-term plans call for establishing a school of nursing in conjunction with the hospital. (Click here for a slide presentation of the celebration.)  Dr. Dan Jones, Rev. Alfred Chikobela, Bob Bagley, Dr. Alfred Kalembo | Prayer Requests
Please help us pray for the following needs: - Democratic Republic of Congo National Conference meets September 16-19. Pray for wisdom as the delegates make decisions affecting the future of the church, particularly as they elect their leaders. Please pray for Dr. H. C. Wilson as he chairs the conference.
- Drs. Dan & Joan Jones carry a heavy load at Zimba Mission Hospital as the only doctors on staff. Zambian doctors assigned to the hospital are away, enrolled in advanced training. Pray that God will give the Jones' physical, emotional, and spiritual strength to deal with the stress of the load.
- Brenda is continuing to teach "Understanding Culture" at Emmanuel Wesleyan Bible College in Swaziland. Please pray that the students will grasp and apply the principles she is teaching.
- Finally, a family request. Please pray that our daughter, Tracy, will find solid employment. She has been without a job since June.
| | Praise Points - Praise God for a positive national conference in Zambia and a smooth transition in leadership.
- Global Partners recently announced that administrative costs for all missionaries will be reduced as of this month, and that a significant reduction in medical insurance costs will also be passed on to missionaries. Our support target will be reduced considerably. Praise God for His provision in this way.
- Although our mission house is still being worked on following extensive flooding, we praise God for good progress made and a house that is being to feel like home again (at least when we make it back to our home base!).
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