ATTEND NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ON OCTOBER 18, NOT DECEMBER 29, SAYS GIVEN KATUTA.
Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa says Christians will continue to observe October 18 as a day of prayer, fasting and reconciliation despite the government’s decision to combine the occasion with Zambia’s Christian heritage commemoration on December 29.
In a statement addressed to Zambians and Christians, Rev. Dr. Mwelwa argued that October 18 was established as a National Day of Prayer and should not be treated as belonging to any political party.
She urged Christians to continue gathering in churches, homes and night vigils to pray for the country, regardless of the government’s decision.
“The government can keep the stadiums. They can keep Heroes Stadium and all public places where we used to gather.
“But they cannot stop us Christians from being the Christians who have believed that there is a time of coming together as a nation to petition God with prayer, fasting and reconciling with one another,” she said.
Rev. Dr. Mwelwa’s remarks come amid debate over the decision to merge the National Day of Prayer with the Christian heritage commemoration on December 29.
– Zambian Watch.