President Hakainde Hichilema will Tuesday, 18th October 2022 lead the nation in observing the national day of prayer, fasting, repentance and reconciliation.
The event will be held under the theme: Promoting National Unity, Peace and Integration for A Prosperous Zambia through Hard Work.
Minister of Information and Media Chushi Kasanda who is also Chief Government Spokesperson said this during a press briefing at her Office on Mondy.
Ms Kasanda disclosed that the National Day of Prayer, fasting, repentance and reconciliation will be held at the Lusaka showgrounds starting at 09:00 hours.
The Minister emphasised that the National Day of Prayer is an important event on the national calendar.
Ms Kasanda stated that the day has been set aside for well-meaning peace-loving Zambians to reflect on the love of God and how he has kept the country united.
“This is a special day on the calendar of our nation. On this day, we reflect on the love of God and how He has kept us together as a nation in peace and unity.”
Government has invited the former republican president Edgar Lungu, former ministers and other opposition political parties to join in praying for unity and peace.
The Minister however said it is Mr Lungu’s democratic right to choose whether to attend or not.
Ms Kasanda insisted that the UPND government has just continued with the observation of the day of national prayers introduced by the former administration.
“At the national level, the Church Service for the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation, will be held at the Lusaka Showgrounds, starting at 09:00hrs.
” President Hakainde Hichilema will lead members of the public, Government officials and other dignitaries in prayer, fasting, repentance and reconciliation.”
She hinted that at provincial and district levels church activities will be held at various venues.
The Chief Government Spokesperson thanked the Zambian people for having shown continued commitment in observing the National Day of Prayer.
“Government wishes to thank the Zambian people for the commitment they have continued to show towards the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation.”
Ms. Kasanda has since encouraged members of the public from all walks of life to join in commemorating the National Day of Prayer, fasting, repentance and reconciliation.
Meanwhile, Ms Kasanda has reaffirmed government’s commitment to uphold the declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation.
She said the UPND administration is committed to upholding Christian values and principles, as enshrined in the country’s constitution.
“As we commemorate this important day, Government re-affirms its commitment to the declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation and upholding of the Christian values and principals, as enshrined in our Constitution, ” she said.
And commenting ahead of the Independence Day celebration which falls on the 24th of October, Ms Kasanda said there is need to rejoice and praise God as the country turns 58 years.
She stated that Zambia has continued to enjoy blessings showered upon the country by God.
“In few days’ time, we will be turning 58 as a country, during which we have enjoyed peace and unity.
There is, therefore, every reason for us to rejoice and praise God for the blessings He has continued to shower on our beloved country, Zambia.”
“..Government has invited the former republican president Edgar Lungu, former ministers and other opposition political parties to join in praying for unity and peace….”
We hope the former GRZ of PF reflect and repent….
They were even banning HH from attending funerals, he was banned from paying his last repects to KK……..
Their caders were even attacking funeral processions of deceased UPND members…..
It’s unfortunate that HH has succumbed to political pressure at the expense of religious conviction. All old churches that include the SDA where HH worships weren’t consulted on this declaration. It was a gimmick by a clique of corrupt pentecostal pastors to sway people’s resolve to see through ECL’s misdeeds. Politicians behave the same when they have instruments of power.
What a waste of time …you were supposed to do away with this nonsense …they have realised how powerful a tool religion is to dupe the poor masses.
Government has invited the former republican president Edgar Lungu and then you add to say ati it is Mr Lungu’s democratic right to choose whether to attend or not. is the invitation real straight from the heart of the man in power or he is playing to the garally to look like his conscience is clean.
But the trend set by HH is for opposition not to attend such meetings. How many meetings did HH attend in his opposition? I hope PF will be men enough and stay away because that is the style of UPND.
HH was banned from travelling to most such meetings………
The day is being observed, and some PF chaps had earlier on gone on rampage with false claims that it had been abolished. Will the PF ever change? They are too much with false claims. The other day, i even head them cheating that tool gates had been sold. What a group
This sacred day was badly defiled by Christians for Lungu.Politicians of the collar advancing and protecting sin.They have never even repented
after inviting the former president ECL boom the number 1 and his people decide not to attend the national day of prayer
Why should HH lead? He’s not a clergyman. Let the clergy lead.
Invite all corruption suspects. Perhaps they can confess and return what they stole with interest.
Gatherings of such magnitude are important for we are one Zambia , one nation. Look at the game of football for a example, it’s speaks volumes items of oneness. But at the end of it All, Personal salvation. God bless Zambia.
Prayers are for the good of all.
1. PLEASE MOVE THIS DAY OF NATIONAL PRAYERS TO EITHER SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR ANYOTHER PUBLIC HOLIDAY, THAT WOULD BE FAIR
2. THE DECLARATION OF ZAMBIA AS A CHRISTIAN NATION
WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY???
Christianity is a religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the belief that he was the son of God.