29/03/2026
Speaker: Elder Muchemwa
Introduction
•The God of this church is good.
• We were brought from places where we did not even want to go to church.
•This was because of some Christians we had seen who wore uniforms to church, but their character was not good.
•One day, young people from ZAOGA came while we were playing football.
•They were short of players, so they asked for one player, and I joined them.
•After the match, they asked me to help them write a wish list to submit to their sponsor because they did not have much knowledge.
• I agreed and later attended their youth service, where I received Jesus Christ.
•I was warmly welcomed.
The sponsor later came, taught the New Believers’ Guide, and invited us to return the following Sunday.
•That is how I started coming to church.
Joshua 1
Joshua had been with Moses for a long time and had become an army commander.
God Himself told Joshua that he would lead His people to the Promised Land.
Although God was with him, He still commanded Joshua to be strong.
As a new deacon, you must be strong in your leadership role.
This work existed before you; you are not bringing something new.
You must understand why you were called.
When you become a deacon, you become a servant of the church.
It is very wrong for a deacon to come late for services.
A deacon’s role is similar to that of an usher.
A deacon should be responsible for ensuring everything in the church is in order.
A deacon is a helper to elders and pastors.
You must be attentive to the physical needs of the people.
It is shameful for an elderly person to carry the offering basket when a deacon is present.
A deacon must win souls. If you do not win souls, you should not be in this role.
Malachi 3:16
God records those who fear Him and think upon His name.
An elder is responsible for the spiritual activities of the church.
An elder must be full of godly character.
Elders assist the pastor in the work of God.
Our spiritual father was full of godly qualities.
Elders may dismiss the congregation with worship songs.
A deacon should not dismiss people when an elder or pastor is present.
Elders should not greet people in a hurry but with care and attention.
An elder is responsible for both the spiritual and physical well-being of believers.