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Hundreds of leaders, of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, gathered in Bloemfontein, South Africa to affirm the position of the reformers: “Sola Scriptura.” The Biblical Foundations Conference organized by the Southern Africa Indian Ocean Division (SID) of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, drew interest from all territories of the SID and beyond. Dr Paul Ratsara,…
From May 24-27, 2012, the island of Mauritius was privileged to be visited by the SID Evangelism Liaison for the Indian Ocean Union, Pastor Hensley Moorooven. He conducted a training seminar for 289 young preachers in Mauritius. This seminar was held in preparation for the Voice of Youth campaigns scheduled for July-August 2012. The participants…
Finally, every Union has launched CMS! The South-Western Angola Union (SWAU) and North-Eastern Angola Union (NEAU) were the last two Unions in our division territory to see the launching of the CMS. Training workshops were conducted in Huambo on June 30 and July 1, 2012, and in Luanda on July 2 and 3, 2012. At…
Delegates from in and out of Africa converged in Cape Town to participate in the Risk Management Conference which has been intense but refreshing for all delegates. In a changing society, church leaders and congregations face the realities of legal restrictions and the threat of liabilities impacting the Church. This seminar has identified a number…
In a vivid display of owning community responsibility, Adventist women, affectionately known as Dorcas Mothers in Kabwe (East and West), swarmed the streets and alleys armed with brooms and a passion to make a difference. The Mayor of Kabwe, Moses Mwansa, said that his council appreciated the consistent effort of the SDA church for engaging…
Zambia – Kabwe East Mission District (KEMD) – Dorcas mothers donated blankets, pillows and fruit worth over K5 Million to Kabwe General Hospital. The Adventist Women, affectionately known as Dorcas Mothers, who converged at the hospital entrance for encouraging words from the Bible, read by Elder Gilbert Kalimukwa, donated 30 blankets and pillows to Ward…
The Southern Africa Union Conference (SAU) hosted a Revival and Reformation rally in Johannesburg, South Africa. To a stadium of more than fifteen thousand people seated, Dr Letseli, SAU President, in his opening remarks said: “Revival cannot be manufactured but has to be received. We are to wait on the Lord and receive the gift…
“Revival and Reformation” is indeed gaining consistent momentum in South Africa. The Arrival of Dr Ted Wilson, President of the world Seventh-day Adventist Church, into the country is sure to add to the impetus as he is scheduled to address a Revival and Reformation Rally in Johannesburg tomorrow morning. Greeting the leadership and lay members…
The Executive Committee of SID voted to endorse a concept presented by Claude Richli, associate publisher of Adventist World and Adventist Review magazines to launch a new edition of the international magazine to empower young people in Africa. The new edition is to be designed in Africa to better reflect local tastes and will feature…
Front-line Pastor, Heighten Hamweene from Zambia presented the opening devotional message for those attending the Mid-year meetings of the Southern Africa Indian Ocean Division (SID) on the 18th of May 2012. His reflection was on Amos 5v21-24. Speaking on the theme: “Revived by His Word,” and focusing on the question: “what does God require?” he…
The SID leadership affirmed the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church to proclaim to all peoples the everlasting gospel in the context of the Three Angels’ messages of Revelation 14:6-12, leading them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior and to unite with His church, and nurturing them in preparation for His soon return. This…
The pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist Movement came from various Protestant church backgrounds, most of them having considered themselves Bible-believing Christians in the full tradition or concept of the Reformers of the sixteenth century. The Bible and the Bible only Dr Paul Ratsara, President of the Southern Africa Indian-ocean Division, said: “every position we take…
At an evening meeting on March 13, 2012, in Lusaka, Zambia, Pastor Ted Wilson, challenged Seventh-day Adventists to a life of primitive godliness, revival and preparation for the latter rain. He implored Seventh-day Adventists to “make a difference wherever you are called to serve.” Elder Nchumunya Chitenge said that the President, in his address, made…
Zambia has more than 760 000 Adventists and Elder George Siyamuzoka, the Chief Financial Officer for the Zambia Union of Seventh-day Adventists said: “in order to accommodate the growth rate of the church, it is important to establish a new administrative office.” “In 1998, three territories were divided into six and as a result in 1990,…
Rusangu University officially opened its new administrative building with Dr Ted Wilson unveiling the official plaque memorializing the event. Dr Paul Ratsara boldly exclaimed that if you had to place the Rusangu of today and the Rusangu of 8 or 9 years ago side by side, it is not a comparison but a contrast. He…
Dr Ted Wilson landed onto Zambian soil on Monday, March 12th, 2012 from Zimbabwe where he presented the commencement address at Solusi University where 433 students graduated. Dr Harrington Akombwa, President of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Zambia, welcomed Dr Ted Wilson as he landed into the country from Zimbabwe, together with many governmental officials,…
Following the illustrious graduation ceremony at Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and en route to Harare, Pastor Ted Wilson and his wife Nancy, together with Zimbabwe Church leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist church and Officers of the Southern Africa Indian Ocean Division attended a meeting hosted by the Multi-cultural ministerial department of the Zimbabwe Union. Pastor…
Dr Ted Wilson in his commencement address at the 16th Graduation Ceremony of Solusi University, Zimbabwe where 433 leaders graduated said:” I salute this University and you and implore you to embrace Christ as your example and soon coming king.” “I challenge you to lift up Jesus and the wonderful advent message of hope, make…
Baurbfields Stadium, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe was packed with 38 000 people as they welcomed the President of the General Conference, Pastor Ted Wilson. One visitor expressed that they will never forget this experience. Seventh-day Adventists affirmed their commitment to the Bible and the distribution of the abridged version of the book, the Great Controversy. Wilson…
Ted Wilson, president of worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church, thanked the government of Zimbabwe for the religious liberty enjoyed in Zimbabwe. He further congratulated the country for a constitution wherein is entrenched the freedom to worship according to one’s conscience. At Gweru, on Sabbath, March 10, 2012, more than 12 000 Adventists welcomed Dr Ted Wilson,…
On Sabbath (Saturday) March 10, 2012, more than 36 000 Seventh-day Adventist gathered in Harare National Sports stadium to eagerly listen to the message of the World leader of the Seventh-day Adventist church, Dr Ted Wilson. In a stadium filled with members of the Seventh-day Adventist church and other visitors, Dr Ted Wilson, affirmed young…
The Southern Africa Indian Ocean Division and Malawi Union Advisory on Communication and Public Affairs Religious Liberty was conducted in Lilongwe at Kumtsinje Premier Lodge from 23rd to 25 January 2012. Dr Paul Charles, who is the current Director for Communication and Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL), was the main facilitator of this seminar and was assisted…
During the advisory that took place from 12th to 14th January, organized by Margery Harinirina and attended by Field and Conference Women’s Ministries directors from Seychelles, la Reunion, Mahajanga, Atsiranana, South Madagascar field and the Central Madagascar field, it was resolved to adopt the Homes of Hope and Healing initiative in the Indian Ocean Union….
At the recent SIDMEDIA board, it was unanimously voted to appoint Noel Sibanda, to lead SIDMEDIA, as its new director. Noel Sibanda is blessed with one wife, Caly and three children, Elizabeth, Dumisani, and Jordan. He is blessed with extensive international experience in television and every aspect of media production. This, with his endearing personality and…
The Southern Africa Indian Ocean Division was visited by his Excellency, Mr Kenny Kapinga, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Botswana in South Africa on Tuesday, February 20th, 2012. Pastor Machamire, vice-president –SID, introduced him to the Officers and directors of the SID. During the meeting with the Officers and Directors, SID President, Pastor…