President Peter Mutharika has assured that good relation between the Church of the Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) of Blantyre Synod and his Government will not cease because it benefits the lives of people in the country.
Mutharika was speaking on Tuesday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe when the CCAP of Blantyre Synod was introducing to him the newly Synod elected leadership as well as Management Board that includes Secretary General and the Moderator.
“Let me assure the new leadership that Government will do its best to make sure that the relationship that has existed between the CCAP Blantyre Synod and Government will continue for the betterment of the lives of our People” guaranteed, Mutharika
He continued “The Church’s relationship with Government is very vital in finding concrete solutions to the needs of our People regardless of their belief. Together, we provide our people with education, food, health, water and sanitation and empowerment services, among others. We are partners in development. And together, we will do more.”
Mutharika has called upon the faithful Christians of Blantyre Synod to be obedient and loyal to their Leadership, and remain united so that their Leaders can better fulfil their responsibilities as the true servants of Go.
Likewise, the President also called upon the new leadership to continue nurturing the Faith of their Christians “This is important because with Faith everything is possible. And Faith is beyond Church. When people have faith in God, they have faith in themselves; they believe in themselves. They believe in their capabilities; and they work hard. They become people of integrity; and they become patriotic. This is what will make Malawi progress”
In his remarks, new Blantyre Synod General Secretary Alex Benson Maulana said the Synod commits to continue playing its prophetic role and advisory role to the Government of the day if given space.
“We shall try whatever we can to engage with the leadership and the Government of the day as development partners.” He said and further assured the President that the Synod will continue to render its’ its moral, spiritual and social support as partners in development while maintaining their prophetic role.
Maulana also told Mutharika that the synod plans to establish a University and also establish a water bottling plant as a way of generating revenue for the church.
The CCAP Blantyre Synod also commended President Mutharika for strength and Courage to manage this nation without any donor support since he took over government up to now “You have our support and we shall continue to pray for your success towards greater heights as long as the lives citizens of this nation are uplifted.” Assured Maulana
New office bearers of Blantyre Synod were elected during the 30th Synod Biennial Assembly which took place from 24th -28th August, 2015.
During the interface with the President, the Synod introduced its Moderator and vice Moderator, Rev. Robson Chimkwezule and Edna Navia respectively and General Secretary, Alex Benson Maulana.
The meeting with the President was the Synod’s tradition and practice, that soon after any Biennial Assemblies they book appointment with Head of State to present an update on some issues of national interest deliberated during assemblies and to introduce the newly elected Synod Leadership.
The Synod and the President also spoke in Camera on issues of national interests.
