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NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH POLICY /GUIDELINES ON SISTERS ACTIVITIES Lusaka, Zambia 2011 Published by: New Apostolic Church Zambia P.O. Box 3176 Lusaka 10101, Zambia Tel: +260 (211) 252 785 Fax: +260 (211) 252 145 Website: naczam.org.zm GUIDELINES FOR SISTERS’ ACTIVITIES First published: 2011 Copyright © 2011 New Apostolic Church Zambia All rights reserved i FOREWORD Dear Sisters, dear ministers, Since the commencement of Sisters’ fellowships, there has been no written guideline on the various activities undertaken. I have followed with keen interest the activities which mostly have been fund raising ventures. The funds raised out of these ventures have contributed greatly to the construction of churches. I am aware that through some sketches and hymns, knowledge on behaviour and doctrinal messages have also been imparted but not to a greater extent. These activities should also bring about spiritual enrichment through bible and doctrinal knowledge hence it is my desire that the sisters can encourage bible studies through some of their fellowships. The participation of the sisters in all church activities cannot be over emphasized, and they should always be in conformity with the teachings and doctrine of the New Apostolic Church. I am glad that the Apostles have taken a keen interest in the Sisters’ Fellowships and ministers were always attached to all the functions and activities. These ministers should not hesitate to intervene should they observe that any activity may contravene our doctrine. Further, other educational matters relating to health, entrepreneurship etc. may be covered. I trust that this guide will help to coordinate and manage the sisters’ activities in a consistent and uniform manner. I wish you all God’ richest blessings. Charles.S. Ndandula DISTRICT APOSTLE i i CONTENTS Vision and Mission of the New Apostolic Church ........................................... 1 1 GUIDELINES FROM THE DISTRICT APOSTLE ................................................ 2 2 SUGGESTED LEADERSHIP FOR SISTERS’ GROUPS...................................4 3 SOUL CARE AND SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES .............................. 6 4 HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES ............................................................ 7 5 EMPOWERMENT AND INCOME GENERATION ACTIVITIES.........................8 6 SUGGESTED CONGREGATION GROUPINGS.................................................10 7 SAMPLE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES.....................................................15 8 BIBLE READING SESSION...............................................................................16 9 SAMPLE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION MEETINGS............................................17 i i i Vision of the New Apostolic Church A church in which people feel at home and inspired by the Holy Spirit and their Love for God, align their lives to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and thus prepare themselves for His return and eternal life. Mission of the New Apostolic Church Reaching out to all people in order to baptize them with water and the Holy Spirit and teach them the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Providing soul care and cultivating a warm fellowship in which everyone shall experience the love of God and the joy of serving Him and others. 1 1.0 GUIDELINES FROM THE DISTRICT APOSTLE Circular No. 001-001/11/2008 To: All Apostles, Bishops, District Ministers and Rectors- Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe From: District Apostle Date: 04 September 2008 Subject: Fellowships by the Sisters Our sisters have had various fellowships which I have followed with great interest. At most of the fellowships, funds have been raised for various activities in our congregations. From the funds raised, we have been able to construct or complete church buildings, assist the less privileged members in our congregations and communities, assist with material requirements during the visits by our Chief Apostle and in some cases; we have bought some bicycles for some ministers. It has indeed been a noble cause by our sisters. It is important that this noble cause is not misunderstood by some of our members who may not appreciate the activities by our sisters. The sisters do not have any other agenda apart from ensuring that the church programmes can be implemented under the leadership of the ministers in our church. To ensure that the programmes of our sisters are more transparent and have the support of the leaders, I hereby give the guidelines under which our sisters will carry out the fellowships:- 1. The fellowships within an apostle area may take place anywhere and anytime within the apostle area with the approval of the apostle. The fellowships shall nonetheless take cognizance of the outstanding church calendar dates like Thanksgiving and Service for the departed and ensure that these dates are not adversely affected. 2. The sisters from another apostle area may be invited by the hosting sisters and the hosting apostle would be notified by the local sisters at least one month before the event. 3. The sisters invited from another apostle area will get approval from their apostle through their bearers of blessings at least three weeks before the travelling date. 2 4. Where sisters wish to visit other sisters in another apostle area to encourage and support them in any church programme, they shall first get the approval of their apostle through their bearers of blessings at least one month before the travelling date. They shall then communicate with the other sisters in the apostle area to be visited, who will notify and get approval from their local apostle. Travelling shall take place only after the approval of both apostles. 5. The travelling sisters shall be accompanied by a minister appointed by the apostle. The accompanying minister shall assist the sisters while in transit and at the destination with any logistics that may be needed and shall give a report to his apostle. 6. The events at the fellowships and activities shall always be in conformity with the teaching and doctrine of the apostles in the New Apostolic Church. When in doubt, the sisters shall contact their bearers of blessings. The sisters have done a commendable job to date and I hereby request all the ministers to assist and encourage them continue and to do even more. May I take this opportunity to thank all the sisters’ fellowships for the good works they are doing. Hearty greetings of love, Charles S Ndandula 3 2.0 SUGGESTED LEADERSHIP OF SISTERS’ GROUPS 2.1 Apostle Area Planning and Education Committee for Sisters. The Committee will  Be appointed by the Apostle.  Be chaired by a sister with relevant expertise in education and development of women.  Have terms of reference and tenure of office.  consist of One sister from each elder district; from the District Coordinating Committee for Sisters’ activities; Three (3) ministers; as advisors on Church doctrine and other relevant fields of their expertise.  perform the following functions: 2.1.1 Plan and facilitate apostle area programmes and projects for the education and development of sisters; 2.1.2 Facilitate the implementation of inter-elder district events; 2.1.3 Provide support to sisters’ groups through monitoring and giving feedback reports; 2.1.4 Network sisters’ groups, projects and activities within the apostle area and with other apostle areas; 2.1.5 Generate annual reports for the Apostle.  The Planning and Education Committee shall meet at least twice a year. 2.2 Elder district Coordinating Committee of Sisters’ programmes and Activities. The Committee will 4  To be appointed by the District Elder.  To be chaired by a sister with leadership qualities and knowledgeable on the New Apostolic doctrine.  Have terms of reference and tenure of office.  consist of : One sister from each congregation; a leader of a group; Three (3) ministers; as advisors on Church doctrine and Church leadership.  perform the following functions: Plan and facilitate district programmes and projects by/for sisters; Support rectors on matters pertaining to planning and implementation of activities by/for sisters; Support leaders of sisters’ groups in all congregations, with relevant training, materials and information; Provide support to rectors and leaders of sisters on financial matters and issues pertaining to use of Church resources; Generate quarterly reports for the Elder.  The Coordinating Committee shall meet at least once a quarter (four times a year). 2.3 Congregation Sisters’ Leadership Committee The Committee will be appointed by the Rector, and Chaired by a sister with leadership qualities and knowledgeable on matters of our Faith. The Committee will consist of all the leaders of sisters’ groups, and will 2.3.1 Plan and integrate programmes, projects, and activities of sisters into congregational mainstream activities; 2.3.2 Facilitate implementation of activities by sisters’ groups; 2.3.3 Mobilise resources for congregation activities; 5 3.8.4 Generate congregation reports for the rector; 2.4 Leaders of sisters’ groups will be appointed by the Rector for the congregation. The Leader shall be knowledgeable in matters of our Faith, humble, and Very active in congregational works. The Rector will provide all leaders with terms of reference and tenure of office. The Leader will 2.4.1 Coordinate the group of sisters and ensure they perform tasks agreed upon; 2.4.2 Be answerable to the minister in charge of the Section, or allocated to the Group, but work harmoniously with all ministers in the congregation; 2.4.3 Network with other leaders in the congregation, including those of the choir and groups of the young people. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES 3.0 SOUL CARE AND SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES We enjoy soul care through the divine service and interactions with ministers, including during visitations at our homes. In order to keep that which is placed in our soul by the activity of the Holy Spirit, effort is needed on our part. Peer spiritual education and support helps us to keep and practise the word we receive in divine services. Sisters’ meetings where they discuss spiritual matters and affairs of their faith and salvation will include the following: 3.1 Religious instruction sessions for all sisters on Bible topics and New Apostolic doctrine by ministers. 6

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