Letter from the Regional Director

Calling all Nazarenes to unite in prayer from the 7th – 27th January 2019 using the 7 characteristics of a Nazarene as the prayer focus. Dear fellow brothers and sisters, As Nazarenes, we are people of One Book (The Bible), of One Lord (Jesus-Christ) and of One Doctrine (Holiness) and they are all united under one theme of LOVE. In this new season of 2019, we invite you to enter in a Spirit of prayer for a journey of 21 days. You are invited to observe specific days of fasting during those 21 days. We are looking at three major…

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Kunene named field strategy coordinator for Africa South

This week the Church of the Nazarene’s Africa Region announced the appointment of Musawenkhosi Kunene as the new field strategy coordinator for the Africa South Field. The appointment was made by Global Missions Director, Dr. Verne Ward upon the recommendation of Africa Regional Director Daniel Gomis and in consultation with Jurisdictional General Superintendent, Dr. Carla Sunberg. Kunene currently serves as superintendent of the Eswatini Central District (formerly known as the Swaziland Central District). "Dr. Kunene has a long record of service to God and the Kingdom," Sunberg said. "His wisdom and spirit will be sensed as he brings leadership to the…

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Congregation helps Rwanda church stay open

In 2003, a small Church of the Nazarene in Bisizi, Rwanda, was built out of recycled wood and old roofing. It was all the church could afford, but they needed a place for worship and have been worshipping there ever since. Government officials recently arrived at Bisizi Church of the Nazarene as part of an effort to ensure buildings were meeting new required codes. The church did not pass and the government issued the closure of the building. Josepha, a widowed church pastor, pleaded with the officials, asking what they could do to keep the church open. The officials said the building must meet the…

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Malawi Lowershire District Youth Camp

Each year, the Malawi Lowershire District organizes youth camps and meetings, where all the youth from the churches on the district come together for a time of worshipping the Lord and learning many things that pertain to their daily lives and their life within the church family.  This Year, we had a wonderful camp at Nyamijete Primary School, where members of the Church of the Nazarene meet every Sunday for worship services. As many as 183 youth were in attendance from 5-7 August, 2016. The teaching included the NYI charter by Mrs. Madalitso Kwerakwera, our calling and our core values by Rev.…

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One Year in Guinea-Bissau and Youth Camp

With many blessings the young people of Guinea-Bissau finished their youth camp 2016.  The camp was intended to help young people to make intelligent decisions, by putting God in first place and allowing Him to permeate all areas of their lives, including relationships, studies, business, church service--all areas of their lives. We are thankful for the youth pastors who presented the issues in a clear and challenging way, highlighting the fact that satisfaction will empower them in their daily lives. Christian author, Philip Yancey, says that it seems Jesus prefers the idea of working with "recruits" who may not hold much promise…

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Malawi PALCON

From August 8-12, in the Warm Heart of Africa, Malawi, pastors and leaders gathered for the Malawi PALCON. The conference was attended by district superintendents, pastors and lay leaders from the 5 districts in Malawi. The theme of the conference was, Prepare the Way of the Lord. There were 143 participants for this conference. The invited guests were Rev. and Mrs. Paul Mtambo, Africa Southeast Field Strategy Coordinator, Rev. and Mrs . Mashangu Maluleka, Africa South Field Strategy Coordinator, Rev. Gary and Penny Sidle, missionaries to Zambia and Education coordinators for ASEF, evangelist Rev. Larry and  Mrs. Tamhla Leckrone  from USA and Rev. David Allen,…

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Tribute to Dr Samuel Hynd, Swaziland

The popular doctor, Dr. Samuel Hynd, who oversaw the birth of King Mswati III of Swaziland, died peacefully while at his home in Swaziland, in the morning hours of Thursday, 18 August 2016. He was aged 92. Daughter, Elizabeth, said her father had not complained of either sickness or any pain. "On Sunday he was okay, I even took him for a ride and we passed by the church where we found a young woman preaching,'' she said. Elizabeth added on Tuesday, he suddenly stopped taking food and liquids. She said they started to be suspicious that something could be…

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