16/10/2026
4th Quarter Week 2, October 17, 2026
CHURCH AT STUDY: 08:30hrs
SABBATH SCHOOL PROGRAMME
Theme: “Now is the time”
Chorister: Br. Lovemore Hamweene junior
Pianist: Br. Ramsey Kangwa
Opening Song: Now is the Time
Opening Prayer: Sr. Pamela Muleya
Superintendent: Sr. Mwendabai Kakula Mwila
Local Mission Story/Testimony: Sr. Sylvia Themba
World Mission: Sr. Prudence Ndumba
Health Talk: Professor Edford Sinkala
Personal Ministries Nugget: Sr. Monica Kaluba
Songs: Br. Davies Mulaya and Wings of Faith
Closing Prayer. Sr. Monica Kaluba
LESSON 3: OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS
“Jehoshaphat stood and said, ‘Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper’ ” 2 Chronicles 20:20
CHURCH AT WORSHIP: 10:20hrs
MAIN SERVICE PROGRAMME
Chorister: Br. Lovemore Hamweene junior
Pianist: Br. Ramsey Kangwa
Opening Song: Now is the Time
Opening Prayer: Pastor Simon Shabukali
Tithe and Offerings Collection: Deacons
Songs: Br. Davies Mulaya and Wings of Faith
Preacher: Dr. Daniel Chuunga
Title: “The fourth Man”
Bible text:
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
14hrs -15hrs Departmental Activities
15hrs – 17hrs Family Building presentation
ELDERS ON DUTY THIS SABBATH:
Elder Stephen Tembo 0976 785710
Elder Mukelabai Ngenda 0977395956
SUNSET TILL NEXT SABBATH:
Elder Elasto K***a 0977 340027
Elder Kasyonta Siamatendu 0977491046
SPIRIT OF PROPHECY QUOTATION OF THE WEEK
"God is too wise to err, and too good to withhold any good thing from His saints that walk uprightly. Man is erring, and although his petitions are sent up from an honest heart, he does not always ask for the things that are good for himself, or that will glorify God. When this is so, our wise and good Father hears our prayers, and will answer, sometimes immediately; but He gives us the things that are for our best good and His own glory. God gives us blessings; if we could look into His plan, we would clearly see that He knows what is best for us and that our prayers are answered. Nothing hurtful is given, but the blessing we need, in the place of something we asked for that would not be good for us, but to our hurt."
- Counsels for the Church page 345.2
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The Family Building Conference, which started last Sunday, ends today.
2. There will be a baptism exercise today at Libala Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church soon after main service.
3. There will be a Pastor’s Appreciation programme this month. The actual date will be announced soon.
4. Libala SDA Church will have a Sabbath worship in the Woods on October 24, 2026 at Lusaka National Park. Sabbath School department will give the details during a promotion. Game viewing is optional for families with Safari Tour vehicles with capacity of up to 8 at a fee of K1, 000
5. The Adventures are currently having a Fellowship Camp at Pazuri Wildlife Park up to tomorrow.
6. Church members are encouraged to wash hands with soap often/use hand sanitizers, drink boiled or treated water, cover your food, adhere to food safety principles and visit the nearest health facility to prevent cholera.
7. The Personal Ministries Department is still registering youths for the culinary arts (food production) course on Constituency Development Found (CDF) bursary. All those interested to see Br Felix Muyendekwa or Call 0977872524.
8. Church members must take care of their personal belongings.
9. All those who have sicknesses and funerals must contact the Libala Church Pastor, Simon Shabukali, on +260 978287674.
SICKNESSES
1. To Be Advised (TBA)
CONDOLENCES TO:
1. The Mwila family on the death of Sr. Mildred Sangono Mwila. Burial took place on Tuesday this week.
2. The Mbewe family on the death of Sr. Agness Mbewe. Burial took place on Tuesday this week.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
1. This is the third reading of the bans of marriage between Dr. Kelvin Mwila of Libala SDA Church and Dr. Tehillah Zitha of Jacaranda Adventist Church. The wedding will take place on October 19, 2026 at Jacaranda Adventist Church.
2. This is the third reading of the bans of marriage between Br. Nkolonga Drei Kalenda of Libala Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church and Sr. Agather Daliso Phiri of Lundazi Main Adventist Church. The wedding will take place on October 25, 2026 at Libala Church.
HEALTH CORNER - THE SKIN: CARING FOR THE BODY GOD HAS GIVEN US
Corinthians 6:19–20
“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
INTRODUCTION / REFLECTION
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Although we often focus on its appearance, the skin performs essential functions that protect our health and sustain life. As Christians, caring for our skin is part of our responsibility to look after the bodies God has entrusted to us.
MAIN BODY / PRESENTATION
The skin protects the body against harmful germs, helps regulate body temperature, and contains nerves that allow us to feel sensations such as heat, cold, pressure, and pain. It also helps prevent excessive water loss and contributes to the body's defence against infection. The skin has three main layers. The epidermis is the outermost layer, providing a protective barrier. The dermis lies beneath it and contains blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles. The hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer, lies deepest and contains fatty tissue that cushions the body, insulates it, and stores energy. We can care for our skin by bathing regularly, using clean clothing and towels, protecting ourselves from excessive sunlight, drinking adequate water, and eating a balanced diet. Cuts and wounds should be cleaned and appropriately covered to reduce the risk of infection. Persistent rashes, unusual skin growths, or wounds that fail to heal should be assessed by a healthcare professional. Our skin is a remarkable part of God's creation. Its protective functions remind us of the importance of maintaining good hygiene and seeking appropriate medical care when needed.
CLOSING THOUGHT AND PRAYER POINT
Closing Thought: Our skin is a precious part of God's design. Let us care for it wisely as we honour Him through healthy living.
Prayer Point: Let us pray for wisdom to maintain good personal hygiene and care for our bodies, appreciating God's wonderful gift of life.
OFFERTORY (CAREFULLY AND PRAYERFULLY, BUT NOT FEARFULLY)
In Matthew 14:27, Jesus said, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” Believing Jesus, Peter soon found himself in the middle of the stormy sea, standing on nothing but water! But just moments into his faith journey, he took His eyes off Jesus, saw all the dangers surrounding him, and began to sink in fear. How easy it is to be like Peter—from faithful to fearful in a moment. We often fear because we’re over-focusing on temporary ‘securities’ like finances, careers, investments, health, or even our lives. Yes, we must manage these things faithfully, but Jesus tells us not to worry or fear. When fear starts rising, we are invited to dive into our Bibles, fix our minds on Jesus, His promises, and our eternity with Him, and let the fear melt away like frost in the morning sun. When we study God’s perfect love, it casts out all our fears. The Bible clearly explains that calamities will happen on earth. Jesus foretold these terrible things before they happened so that our faith would be strengthened when we see them happen. In times of crisis—with our health, finances, or other losses—let’s move forward carefully and prayerfully, but not fearfully.
APPEAL: It’s now time to return God’s 10% tithe and give the Promise offerings that we are encouraged to set apart from our income during this past week. What a joy it is to know that God is our Provider and that He is faithful, even in the most challenging times, to care for our needs. Thank you for your faithfulness today.
