By Elia Chibwe

Lilongwe August 25, MANA: Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) congregants, government officials, people from all corners of the country and Worldwide, gathered on Sunday morning to celebrate 100 years of its existence.

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera, Vice President Michael Biziwick Usi, Madame Ella Usi, Vice President of Zimbabwe Kembo Mohadi and former President Joyce Banda joined the celebrations to express their dedication to religious activities.

Speaking during the Centenary Celebration at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, Chakwera hailed the great contribution of the church to the country's development in various sectors of the government.

"The church has promoted oneness, as well as encouraged people to pray for one another. Today we are celebrating that God has answered your prayers in different ways.

"I urge you to continue to be faithful and dedicated in uplifting people's lives as you have contributed to education, health, and infrastructure sector by providing relief items and businesses among others," said Chakwera.

He urged the church to continue working hand in hand with the government in promoting the country's development and praying for the Nation

In his sermon, Moderator for Blantyre Synod, Rev. Reuben Msowoya quoted three chapters Psalms 126:1-6, Luke 4:14-22 and Ephesians 4:1-7, saying people should take up the spirit of the church founders who showed humility, faith and unity among others.

"The Lord changes seasons, Israelites stood strong on the faith that God will remove their slavery and wipe their faces. He transforms people from poor to rich, from uneducated to educated.

“Let's focus on humility, tolerance, love and peace among others by not allowing our mouths to speak evil of others. Let's show unity without discrimination because of tribes as we are all one. This is the spirit founders of this Church have shown" Msowoya said.

Vice Moderator for Western Cape, Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa, Prof. Marius Nel hailed the strong leadership in the church, saying it has contributed to the growth of the church.

 Nkhoma Moderator, CCAP General Assembly Biswick CK Nkhoma underscored the significant contribution that CCAP has made in elevating the economic development of the country.

"CCAP has made significant contributions to community development such as social justice, education and we are still dedicated to building universities," Nkhoma said.

The celebration was held under the theme "The Lord has done great things for us"