Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Feston Malekezo
Published on 2024-03-25 06:39:37
Palm Sunday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, marking the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and the beginning of the Holy Week. This year, Christians in Malawi observed Palm Sunday with various activities and processions, calling on their fellow countrymen to rely on God for solutions to the socio-economic challenges facing the nation.
In Zingwangwa Township, Blantyre, members of St James Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) took part in a procession led by Reverend Henry Mtema. The congregation marched through the streets, carrying palm leaves and branches, and making stops along the way to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. According to Clement Lungu, the church’s session clerk, the procession is a cornerstone of their faith, reminding them of the sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ.
Participants like Yankho Kachipanda shared how the Palm Sunday activities reinvigorated their faith and reminded them of the enduring power of faith. In Lilongwe, Christians gathered to pray for divine intervention in the challenges they are facing. CCAP Synod of Livingstonia Lilongwe Congregation Moderator Reverend Nase Chunga emphasized the importance of giving oneself fully to God as the only hope for positive change in the country.
During the Holy Week, special prayers were held by various church groups, including Area 47 CCAP Synod of Livingstonia, who organized a Palm Sunday Donkey Parade under the theme ‘Welcome The King of Salvation’. Father Francis Damaseke from the Episcopal Conference of Malawi highlighted the significance of the Holy Week, which culminates in the suffering and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In Mzuzu City, Christians braved the rain to march in the streets, with Reverend John Mnyenyembe encouraging them to be courageous and follow the example set by Christ. In Kavibale CCAP, participants marched to their church, with Moderator Reverend Allan Mwale stressing the importance of Palm Sunday as a symbol of their salvation and a time for self-reflection.
Overall, Palm Sunday was a time for Malawian Christians to unite in prayer, reflection, and celebration of their faith. The activities and processions served as a reminder of the sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to trust in God for solutions to the challenges they face as a nation.Participants found renewed strength in their faith and a sense of community as they came together to mark the beginning of the Holy Week and prepare for Easter Sunday, the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
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