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Running
with Vision - by Rev Gershom Kwerakwera
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The Malawi Lower Shire
District had a Youth Camp meeting from July 24-27 at Shuva church near the
Mozambique border. The Theme of this camp was YOUTH RUNNING WITH VISION
(Hosea 4:6). We had 163 youth from 31 of our 53 churches. 
The topics that were taught during this camp were:
1) Choosing a Life Partner - led by me
2) NYI-Charter - led by Brother Jesenayo Gayo, who will continue as the NYI
President
3) Prayer - led by Brother Akidu Gama,
4) Bible Quiz - led by Rev Emanuel Bell,
5) Calling to Pastoral Ministry -led by Rev Foster Kalemba,
6) Leadership - also led by me as the district superintendent
During this Camp meeting 41 youth gave their lives to Jesus.
Eighteen-year-old Davide Mijoya testifies that he has benefited by
attending this camp meeting since his life has completely changed. He is
member from Nyamijete church who smoked and was troublesome at home, in
school and to his whole village. But he met Jesus Christ during this camp
through prayers which the men of God offered and he promised to serve him
and live a holy life always.
The Youth also visited Rulwe Hospital where they went to pray with the sick
people and also were involved in door-to-door evangelism as part of a
practical course.
We thank God that although we conducted this camp at the place where there
were no means of transportation apart from walking the 16 kms to the venue,
no safe water and other important things that a person needs during such
meetings, God protected us. No one suffered and we arrived home safely! God
Bless You!
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Lake
Victoria District celebrates 20 graduates - by Greg Crofford
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Bwana Asifiwe! Praise the
Lord! These words rang out on Saturday, August 30 as Kenya's Lake Victoria
District held a graduation ceremony for twenty of its pastors. Following
rousing music lead by the praise team and visiting choirs, Nazaren  e Bible College of East Africa (NBCEA) Principal Rev Elijah King'ori congratulated the
students on their perseverance. Eight students were awarded the Diploma in
Theology and twelve received the Certificate in Christian Ministry.
King'ori also reminded youth in attendance to consider studying at NBCEA to
fulfill God's calling upon their lives, whether ultimately they serve as
ordained or lay ministers in the church.
As the commencement speaker, I challenged the graduates to excellence in
pastoral ministry. Drawing on 1 Peter 5:2-4, I encouraged them with
five exhortations related to the flock: care, watch over, serve, lead, and
receive from the Chief Shepherd the reward for faithfulness.
Patrick Watta, class valedictorian, reflected on the meaning of the event:
"Today's celebration has motivated
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DS Peter and Grace Okinyo
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me, that there's a lot of
work to do, to look for lost souls and to bring them to Jesus."
Rev Peter Okinyo, district superintendent,
was inspired by the ceremony, especially since some of the older students
who had lingered in the program had wondered if they would ever make it.
Okinyo observed: "This graduation was an achievement. It has changed
the attitude of students, because they were losing hope. It has encouraged
the learners to pursue their learning."
Dr Kennedy Hongo, Chief of Staff and personal secretary to the local county
governor, offered a stirring challenge to all present to be "salt and
light" in the community. "Christians with integrity living out
their faith in the God of the Bible are the hope for Africa," he insisted.
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A
Present for the King - by Petros Mavuso
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Southern Africa Nazarene
University Vice Chancellor Dr Winnie Nhlengethwa presented His Majesty
King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland with an SANU branded
portrait during the official opening of the Swaziland International
Trade Fair 2014. 
His Majesty graced the event with his guest of honor, King Goodwill
Zwelithini Zulu of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. They both delivered speeches which
encouraged the business community and the nation to work harder to improve
the Swaziland economy. After the speeches, the King then proceeded to tour
individual stalls in all the 17 different pavilions at Mavuso Trade and
Exhibition Center. The Chief Executive Officers of different companies had
the opportunity to present what their organizations do and in a nutshell
outline their objectives and goals.
Dr Nhlengethwa started by explaining to His Majesty the King what SANU has
achieved for the nation in terms of bringing programs much needed by the
economy. The king was very impressed with he r presentation which was spiced with humor and he
was seen laughing while at the SANU stall.
After the dignitaries finished touring the stalls, all CEOs exhibiting were
then invited to meet the King at the Prime Minister's stall in the main
pavilion and have the the chance to present gifts to their Majesties. Dr.
Nhlengethwa presented the gift when exhibitors were invited.
Also attending the event were the Board of Governors and Management, staff
and students of the university.
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Click
here to watch a video (8:49 minutes)
from the Africa service of the General Assembly
including: Dr. Chambo's prayer, an overview of the Church of the
Nazarene in Africa,
Rev.
John Yual's (mentioned in the first article) testimony and
a
song from the African choir. It's a classic. Enjoy!
Amy
Crofford, editor
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Out of Africa of the Africa Region Newsletter of the Global Church of the Nazarene "Moving forward in God's way" for Monday, 15 September 2014
rch of the Nazarene -
Africa Region 
Nazarenes from South Sudan have endured
many hardships, including civil war, yet remain
hungry for training as they pursue the call to pastoral ministry. 
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