By Ireen Mseteka
Likoma, June 2, Mana: Minister of Homeland Security, Ezekiel Ching’oma has commended Anglican church for contributing towards the development of the country.
Ching’oma said this on Sunday during the 30th Anniversary celebration of St Peters Cathedral Church in Likoma which is under Anglican Diocese of Northern Malawi since 1995.
“The administration of President Lazarus Chakwera, is pleased with your church because it is playing a vital role in contributing towards the development of the country such as the construction of schools and hospitals.
“St Peters Hospital is serving a lot of people including those from Mozambique and many people have attained their education through the schools which you have here. In addition, this church attracts a lot of tourists, being a historical church,” said Ching’oma.
He said apart from developmental activities, the church is at the forefront of preaching the word of God through its Hosana Radio Station.
Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev Fanuel Magangani of the Anglican Diocese of Northern Malawi said the celebration was a milestone for the church, asking members to look back and thank God for the achievements.
“As we look back at what God has done, it should also help us to look forward with a new strategic plan that can lead us to the development of the church in terms of the investments, evangelism, schools, and hospitals,” said Magangani.
President Chakwera, through Ching’oma, contributed K1 million while Ching’oma himself contributed K500,000 to the church.
