This week the United Church of Zambia celebrates 'Men's Christian Fellowship Week'. The theme 'Fit for the Kingdom of God (Luke 9:57-62) falls as a sub-theme under the 2019 theme for the entire UCZ, 'Thus far the Lord has brought us (1 Samuel 7:12).Each evening at 5:30 hundreds of men garbed in their red blazers and ties are gathering for worship and study on how one can be 'Fit for the Kingdom of God.'
In the explanation of the theme, it's helpful to know that here in Zambia the MOT test for a vehicle is called 'Fitness' -- every vehicle must have an annual 'Fitness' and display the badge on the windscreen. So, we too as Christians, 'must always undergo a personal and team spiritual check-up.'
Each day this week focuses on a different sub-theme: Building the family (Col 3:18-25), Discovering the True Self (Romans 7:14-21 & Gal 6:7-10), Open your ears (Luke 8:4-15), Freedom from bondange (Luke 13:10-17 & John 8:36) and Nothing works without the Holy Sprit (John 14:15-21, 25-26 & 1 Cor 12:3). The study resources were prepared by Revd Melvin Mubanga of St Lukes Congregation in the Mazabuka Consistory.
Saturday each local MCF group is encouraged to carry out a practical community service project. And Sunday sermons will focus on the week's theme.
Enjoy this video in which a trio from the MCF choir at Trinity Church sings...