19/02/2026
📢 NEWSFLASH | AFM of SA – Eastern Cape Province 🙌
On 13–14 February 2026, the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa (AFM of SA) hosted a powerful NOB Empowerment Visit in Mthatha – and what a historic gathering it was! 🔥
🎯 Purpose of the Visit
The NOB Empowerment brought together Church Leadership, Pastors, Pastors’ Wives, Governing Boards, Regional Departments, and members for:
✨ Inspiration
✨ Guidance
✨ Meaningful engagement
✨ Strengthening unity
🌟 Key Highlights from Mthatha
🔹 Attendance exceeded 400 AFM members – not a single empty seat!
🔹 A warm and heartfelt welcome for NOB member Pastor Rudy ❤️
🔹 Unity among the four Eastern Cape Regions was remarkable 🤝
🔹 The atmosphere was welcoming, joyful, and Spirit-filled 🙏
🏛 Venue & Hosting
The event was hosted at AFM JCL Worship Center, under Pastor Tshali and his Governing Board.
Even with ongoing ablution upgrades, they fast-tracked preparations and generously provided:
✔️ Venue
✔️ Sound & electricity
✔️ Worship team
✔️ Ushers & parking
✔️ Water tanks & cleaning services
💛 Truly opening their hearts and hands for the Church – may the Lord richly bless them!
🍽 Extraordinary Service & Faith
Though the NOB budget only covered tea and sandwiches, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) stepped out in faith 🙌
🍴 Walktall Hiring Services (Mrs & Mr Nyamende) provided exceptional catering, décor, VIP seating — raising the standard beyond expectation at a very low rate.
🥗🍎 Fresh fruits and beautifully prepared meals amazed the National Treasurer!
📸 PK Mtwa Media provided screens and live streaming, with the managing director volunteering unlimited photos free of charge!
The three Regions — Kei, Ekuphumleni, and Umzimvubu contributed towards screens and streaming, showing true partnership and unity 🤝
📸 KLC Media Events, recommended by the LOC, also captured the event and was paid per standard rates by the National Office.
👏 Behind the Scenes Excellence
The LOC went the extra mile:
⛽ Using their own petrol
🖨 Designing & printing signage
📝 Preparing registration tables
🕒 Pre-testing service providers
📞 Making countless calls
National Office staff Innocentia and Sophia arrived early to ensure smooth coordination ✅
📚 Topics Covered
🔥 Burnout – Recognize, Prevent & Overcome
💰 Wise Stewardship
⚖️ Balancing Ministry & Life
🌱 Sustainable Church Growth & Revitalization
🧠 Mental Health Matters
A dynamic Q&A session followed. With the General Treasurer attending , Pastor Mnotoza (NLF member with 15 years’ experience) assisted in answering questions and introduced the Treasurer in a unique and memorable way 👏
Regional leaders ensured he experienced both the urban and rural realities of our province.
📲 Photos & Videos
View the event highlights on the EC Province WhatsApp Channel and page.
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🎉 Conclusion
The NOB Empowerment in Mthatha was a resounding success!
Unity was strengthened. Leadership was empowered. The Church was uplifted 🙏✨
✍️ By: Communications Crew
🖊 Editors-in-Chief: Ps Mnotoza, Ps Mjungula, Ps Mngcwengi & Ps Douglas
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