10/05/2026
_Launch of Home Empowerment | Saint Paul’s Congregation, Mansa North Consistory_
_Guest of Honor Mr Mazimba Fold finger the Business man
We gather today not only as a Church but as one family under God to launch something that touches the very heart of God’s design: _Home Empowerment_, by the Guest of Honor to empowers His Grace Bishop Rev. Darius Chitalu. And we do so with joy, in the presence of our God
*1. God cares about homes*
Scripture begins in a garden-home with Adam and Eve, and ends in Revelation with the home God prepares for His people. Between those pages, God is always building households of faith. Psalm 127 reminds us: _“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”_
Today we declare: we do not want to build in vain. Home Empowerment is not about bricks alone. It is about building families that pray together, forgive quickly, work diligently, and raise children who know the Lord. A strong church begins at the dinner table. A strong nation begins in the living room.
*2. Empowerment means sharing what we have*
In Acts 2, the early believers had all things in common. No one claimed their possessions were their own. They gave, and the Lord added to their number daily.
His Grace Bishop Rev. Darius Chitalu has cast a vision today: that no home in our consistory should be left behind spiritually, economically, or socially. But visions require hands and feet. They require seed. They require sacrifice.
So I ask you plainly: What is in your hand today? For some it is money. For others it is skill — you can teach budgeting, farming, carpentry, tailoring. For others it is time — you can mentor a young couple, visit a struggling family, pray with a single parent. _Home Empowerment_ succeeds when every member says, “Here am I, Lord. Use what I have.”
*3. Giving is how we enthrone Christ in our homes*
When we give to build another family up, we are telling God: “You are first in my house.” Proverbs 3:9 says, _“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”_
Let us be honest: many of us wait until we have excess before we give. But the widow of Zarephath gave Elijah her last meal, and her jar of flour never ran dry. The boy gave Jesus five loaves and two fish, and 5,000 were fed. God does not multiply what we keep. He multiplies what we release.
So today, as we launch Home Empowerment, let us not leave here as spectators. Let us be contributors. Let your giving be an act of worship. Let it be deliberate, cheerful, and faith-filled.
*4. A call to action*
In the presence of our member and Business Guest honor Mr Mazimba Fold finger he also want to see home of our Bishop is dignified,.
Therefore, Saint Paul’s:
- *Pledge* today what you will sow into this vision — monthly, quarterly, or once-off.
- *Volunteer* your skills to the Home Empowerment committees.
- *Open your home* to host prayer, training, and fellowship that strengthens other families.
His Grace Bishop Rev. Darius Chitalu has set the foundation. The Lord will build the house. But He builds through us.
