04/10/2026
[PHOTO FOCUS] NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH MEMBERS COMMEMORATE THANKSGIVING
Author/Pictures: Nathaniel Lowa in Chadiza, Eastern Province
In the New Apostolic Church, Thanksgiving is a special day on which believers express gratitude to God for His grace, protection, guidance, provision and the many blessings received throughout their lives.
Thanksgiving goes beyond material blessings. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge God's gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and the fellowship believers have with Him. Through prayer, praise and offerings, believers respond to God's goodness with grateful hearts.
Thanksgiving is commemorated annually on the first Sunday of October.
During Thanksgiving, fruits and other farm produce are used to decorate the altar as a symbol of gratitude to God, acknowledging Him as the giver and provider of all good things. They represent His blessings in creation and provision, as well as the fruits of a grateful and faithful life.
District Apostle Kububa Soko conducted a Divine Service this morning at Chandiza Main Congregation in Chadiza District, Eastern Province.
The Divine Service was based on Psalm 90:1, with the message: “Let us be grateful because of God's kindness.”
The District Apostle said believers have many reasons to thank God, including His creation, favour, love and provision of everything needed to sustain life. He further highlighted God's grace, keeping believers in the faith, forgiveness of sins and the offer of salvation through Jesus Christ.
CALL-UPS:
1. Lead Apostle Fred Mwila
2. Apostle Collins Luhanga
3. District Rector Milton Ndumba
During the Divine Service, the congregation joined in celebrating the birthday of a brother by singing a birthday hymn for him.
The District Apostle was accompanied by Lead Apostle Fred Mwila, Apostle Collins Luhanga, Bishop Leonard Mwanza and Bishop Raphael Makukula.
Following the Divine Service, the District Apostle and his entourage departed Chadiza for their respective destinations.