By Evance Chisiano

Mana, April 28, Mana: Chinamwali CCAP congregation in Zomba on Sunday inducted Liny Matemba Mkwinda as Women Guilds chairperson and will be in charge of more than 600 women guild members.

Moderator of Chinamwali CCAP, Rev. James Mingu presided over the induction during a church service and called on Mkwinda to be dedicated in the women ministry to achieve what the Chinamwali Women Guilds also known as Mvano planned to do in her  three years term of office,

“You’re now inducted to serve the Lord by being in charge of the women guild. This is God’s ministry and you are expected to serve the ministry with devotion and dedication. Be a visionary leader and always consult when you are not certain,” the moderator added,

Before the induction Mkwina attended leadership training at Chigodi Women’s Training Centre in Blantyre alongside other chairladies in the Blantyre Synod of the CCAP.

“You should be visionary and be an achiever in whatever you plan and. Let Chinamwali CCAP benefit from your leadership,” Rev Mingu said.

Zomba City Presbytery Women Desk Chairperson, Wezzie Ndawala called on Mkwinda to execute what she learnt at Chigodi Women Training Centre for the benefit of fellow women and entire Chinamwali CCAP congregation.

“Serve the ministry without discrimination.  Accommodate every Mvano member regardless of her age and financial status,” Ndawala who is also in charge of Zomba CCAP Women Guilds added.

In an interview after the induction, Mkwinda said will be dedicated in the ministry and will do according to the will of God.

In her tenure of office she pledged to facilitate the construction of a kitchen at Chinamwali CCAP to facilitate all the church’s catering services.

“I will make sure that Mvano buy a coaster during my tenure of office to ease mobility,” Mkwinda added.

Representative of Zomba City Presbytery, Chingale Presbytery together with a choir from Chingale   and friends and relatives attended Mkwinda’s induction.

Mkwinda has succeeded Jennifer Khanda who served as in charge of Chinamwali CCAP Women’s Guilds from 2016.