NAC Kitwe - Luanshya Apostle Area

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

KITWE-LUANSHYA APOSTLE AREA YOUTHS UNDERTAKE EDUCATIONAL TOURS IN LUSAKA EN ROUTE TO IYF 2026

By Media Crew Team
29|04|2026
Lusaka Zambia

Youths from Kitwe-Luanshya Apostle Area of the New Apostolic Church Zambia,today conducted educational tours of the National Assembly of Zambia and the NAC28 TV Studios in Lusaka, as part of their itinerary en route to the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The delegation, led by Apostle Area Youth Coordinator Shepherd Richard Sakaumba, commenced its programme with a morning educational tour of the National Assembly Buildings. During the tour, the youths received instruction on the functions, history, and operations of Zambia’s legislature. They also viewed the Chamber where the Honourable Speaker and Members of Parliament conduct parliamentary sittings. The tour was guided by Mr. Temwa Sunday Nyirenda, Deputy Director – International Relations, and Ms. Chomba from National Assembly Management.

Following the visit to Parliament, the delegation proceeded to the NAC28 TV Studios in Longacres. The tour marks the first time a youth group has visited the Church’s media facility since its official opening by District Apostle Kububa Soko, and the subsequent visit by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider and his Helper, Chief Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler, in February 2026.

The tour of the state-of-the-art studios was facilitated by Priest Ngosa, Sister Patience Fwalanga, and Brother Steven, who explained the role of media in supporting the mission of the New Apostolic Church.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Shepherd Sakaumba expressed gratitude to both the National Assembly and NAC28 TV Management for accommodating the youths. “This experience has been both educational and spiritually enriching. Our youths have gained valuable insights into civic responsibility and the use of modern media in spreading the gospel,” Shepherd Sakaumba said.

The Kitwe-Luanshya delegation is s

26/04/2026

DISTRICT RECTOR LOTI CHOLA CONDUCTS A KITWE SOUTH ZONE YOUTH DIVINE SERVICE AT NDEKE MAIN CONGREGATION

By Sankisa Victor at Ndeke Congregation
In Kitwe, Copperbelt Province

Photo courtesy of Davies Chilufya

Ndeke Main Congregation is in Kitwe City South Rector District under the care of District Rector Morden Munkombwe Munsaka.

This Youth Divine Service brought together three Rector Districts from Kitwe South Zone: Kitwe South East, Kitwe City South (host), and Kitwe South West.

Text: Matthew 8:25–26;
_And His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm._

Theme: *Jesus is on board*

Message:
Jesus is with us, and we can trust in His help.

The District Rector encouraged the youths that when we trust in Jesus Christ, He will take away our fear. In whatever we go through in our daily lives, we should not think we are alone, because Jesus Christ is with us.

Called to Serve:
1. Assistant District Rector Moole Fisher
2. Assistant District Rector Steven Kafunda
3. Assistant District Rector Justin Kabungo

During the Divine Service, the District Rector bestowed engagement blessings upon Brother Luckson Mubanga Kabwe and Sister Tandiwe Phiri of Wusakile Congregation.

Activities after the service:
1. Service Review
2. Bible Quiz

Attendance: 589 youths attended the Divine Service.

Offering: K1,875.00

26/04/2026

*BISHOP SAMALELA CONCLUDES VISIT TO CHAMBISHI RECTOR DISTRICT WITH DIVINE YOUTH SERVICE AT CHAMBISHI CENTRAL CONGREGATION*

By George Chiwisa and Nayomi Chiza
26|04|2026 | Chambishi

This afternoon, Bishop Shem Samalela concluded his pastoral visit to Chambishi Rector District by conducting a Divine Youth Service at Chambishi Central Congregation for the combined Chambishi Zone, which commenced at 15:00 hours. This followed another Divine Service conducted by the Servant of God earlier in the morning at the same venue, marking a spiritually enriching day of worship and fellowship for the congregation.

The Servant of God was accompanied by District Rectors Ndulubila Andy, Aongola Henry, Zuze Emmanuel, and Christopher Kambita (Host), as well as Assistant District Rectors Godwin P**e and Joseph Chisupa. Also in attendance were ministers serving within the Rector District.

*Theme* Jesus Is On Board

_The Servant of God read from the book of Matthew *8:25–26* : _*
Lord, save us! We are perishing!”
But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?”
Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm_*

*Message*:
Jesus is with us, and we can trust in Him for help.

The Bible reading for the Youth Service was taken from the book of Luke 8:22–25.

*Called to Serve*:
1. District Rector Aongola Henry
2. District Rector Ndulubila Andy
3. District Rector Zuze Emmanuel
4. District Rector Christopher Kambita
5. Shepherd Richard Sakaumba

After the service, a service review was conducted, and everything went well. The Bishop thanked the youths for their participation.

DO NOT BYPASS OFFERING BOX: *K1,450* was the total offering for the Youth Service.

The Youth Divine Service was attended by *299* youths.

*“Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe.”*

26/04/2026

BISHOP SAMALELA CONDUCTS DIVINE SERVICE AT CHAMBISHI CENTRAL CONGREGATION

By Lazarous Zangata and Aubrey Chuma
26|04|2026 | Chambishi

This morning, our beloved Bishop Shem Samalela conducted a Divine Service at Chambishi Central Congregation, located in Chambishi Township.

The Servant of God was accompanied by District Rector Christopher Kambita, Assistant District Rectors; Joseph Chisupa, Godwin P**e, and Joseph C. Kantontoka, as well as local ministers.

For this service, he used the text word from the book of 1 Peter 3:13, which reads:
“ _And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?”_

Theme Works of Faith

Message: Let us be diligent in doing good.

Called to Serve:
1. Assistant District Rector Joseph Chisupa
2. District Rector Christopher Kambita
3. Assistant District Rector Joseph C. Kantontoka
4. Assistant District Rector Godwin P**e

This Divine Service attracted a total attendance of 307 members.

The Bishop is also scheduled to conduct a Divine Youth Service for Chambishi Zone at the same venue, Chambishi Central Congregation, this afternoon.

Don't be afraid, just believe

26/04/2026

BISHOP SHEM SAMALELA CONDUCTS CHILDREN DEPT ORIENTATION & STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING.

By Davies chilufya
Kitwe

On 25th April 2026 , Children teachers across Kitwe-Luashya Apostle area gathered at Kitwe central Congregation in Kitwe for strategic meeting which started at 11:20hrs.

The Meeting was chaired by our beloved Bishop Shem Samalela who was accompanied by Apostle Area Children Coordinator District Rector Genius Mwape, Assistant District Rector David Kafunda.

During the meeting Proverbs 22:6 Was used as a text

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

Several key areas were addressed

Orientation & AA Structure
- Kitwe-Luashya Apostle area to have Seven Zonal Cordinators
-Kitwe Zone Three Zonal Areas (Kitwe city and South west, City South and South East, Kitwe North East and North west)
- Kalulushi and Mugala Zonal
-Chambishi and Lukoshi Zonal
-Luanshya Zonal

*Review Joint -2025*
- Managed all classes from pre-Sunday to Confirmation
- ⁠annual presentations successfully

*New Religious Instruction Books*
-Website NAC CTM
- User ( teacher)
- ⁠password (teacher)

Day of the Children
- 22nd to 23rd of August 2026 Apostle Area Day of the children venue Kitwe Central Congregation.

*Soul Care and Outreach*
- Encouraging children to be going in the vineyard

*Children Choir Intergration*
- All teachers to divide time for Lessons and choir practice
- all teachers to be coming earlier than children for lessons

*Reporting*
- Structure Reporting
*CTM Resource Centre*
- Confirmation
- ⁠ Confirmation 2027
*Children And Youth Transition*
- Confirmands to be attending Children activities

*DAA28 Plan 2024-2027*
*Planning 2026 -Plenary*

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

- to provide a standardized the framework for planning
- ⁠ teachers to implement lessons and activities at Congressional level

On the other hand Asstistant Youth Coordinator For Kitwe -Luashya

Also in attendance were Assistant Apostle Area Children's coordinator Priest Lishebo Lindunda

20/04/2026

LEAD APOSTLE YAKOMBA YAVWA LEADS DIVINE SERVICE WITH CONFIRMATION AT KITWE CENTRAL CONGREGATION

Report by: Syancheka Thompson Liyanda
Pictures: Bosco Wamunyima, Lazarous Zangata and George Chiwisa
19th April, 2026
Kitwe

Lead Apostle Yakomba Yavwa conducted the Sunday Divine Service with Confirmation at Kitwe Central Congregation in the Kitwe City Rector District. He was accompanied by Bishop Shem Samalela, all District Rectors and some Assistant District Rectors in the Kitwe–Luanshya Apostle Area.

Theme: Professing Christ
Text Word: Matthew 10:32

Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.

Message: We profess our faith in Christ.

The Lead Apostle also shared the text from Luke 8:16, which was used in Congregations without Confirmation, reminding the congregation that we are the light of the world and should reflect Christ through our lives. He encouraged the confirmands to embrace love, follow what is right, now remain in Christ, and live as true witnesses and disciples. They were also urged to practice the “Golden Rule,” which is _‘Do unto others as you would want them to do to you’_, desire to be with Jesus by attending Divine Services faithfully, and strive for forgiveness and reconciliation.

Called to Serve;
1. Bishop Shem Samalela
2. District Rector Henry Aongola
3. District Rector Jorick Yamvwa
4. District Rector Genius Mwape

A total of 209 confirmands were confirmed.

Also in attendance were retired Apostle Steven L Lindunda, retired District Elder Ernest K Mubita and other retired ministers.

The service was attended by 1,498 members.

After the Divine Service, some brothers and sisters celebrated their birthdays a song was sung for them.

The Lead Apostle also held separate meetings with heads of projects related committees, with District Ministers and the youths that are scheduled to travel to Harare, Zimbabwe.

13/04/2026

Ipusukilo Muli Yesu.
Luanshya Twashuka Congregation service with the Lead Apostle Yakomba Yavwa.

12/04/2026

[PHOTO FOCUS]LEAD APOSTLE YAKOMBA YAVWA LEADS DIVINE SERVICE WITH CONFIRMATION AT MPATAMATU CONGREGATION

By Syancheka Thompson Liyanda & Lazarus Zangata
12th April, 2026
Luanshya

Lead Apostle Yakomba Yavwa concludes his two day working visit as as he conducted a Sunday Divine Service with Confirmation at Mpatamatu Congregation in the Luanshya West Rector District. The Lead Apostle was accompanied by District Rectors Jorick K. Yamvwa, Genius Mwape, Lottie Chola, Henry S. Aongola, Andy Ndulubila, Jonathan S. Nyondo and Emmanuel Zuze, all Luanshya Assistant District Rectors, and the local ministers.

Theme: Professing Christ
Text Word: Matthew 10:32

_Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven._

Message: We profess our faith in Christ.

The Lead Apostle also read the text word that was used in congregations where there was no Service with Confirmation, from the book of John 20:19-20, to the congregation.

Called to Serve;
1. Bishop Shem Samalela
2. ⁠District Rector Jonathan S. Nyondo
3. ⁠District Rector Emmanuel Zuze
4. ⁠District Rector Andy S. Ndulubila

A total number of 43 confirmands were confirmed today. The statistics are broken down by Rector Districts as follows;
1. Luanshya West - 13
2. ⁠Luanshya Central - 07
3. ⁠Luanshya North - 10
4. ⁠Luanshya East - 13

The service was attended by 741 members.

After the Divine Service, 3 sisters celebrated their birthdays, and a song was sung for them.

The Lead Apostle he has since left for Lusaka.