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Bishop's Appreciation

There will be Bishop's appreciation on 2nd October 2011 at Emmasdale church in Lusaka.

Bishop Joe Imakando (l) has been a source of encouragement to the church, the nation and worldwide. He has sacrificed his time and resources to ensure God's work move forward. Thousands of peoples lives have been changed for the better through the weekly television programme known as the Hour of Blessing.

Bishop Imakando is the Presiding Bishop of Bread of life Church International, Chairperson of the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia, he is an apostle, teacher, author, conference speaker, broadcaster, bridge builder and adviser whose ministry has taken him to many nations.

In 2010, Bishop Imakando was elected President of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), an organization that has 10 Southern African countries affiliated to it.

THE POWER OF YOUR VOTE
Bishop Joe Imakando on Sunday 18th September preached a sermon in which he gave advice and guidelines on how to make an informed choice when voting. He encouraged the congregation to exercise their right by going to vote in numbers.

Ordination Sunday

Sunday 4th September 2011 Bread of Life International Word Explosion Conference was also characterized by ordination of four pastors as reverends.

Bishop Imakando has ordained the four pastors as reverends from the following Bread of Life branch churches: Pastor Simon Phiri (Kabwe), Pastor Peter Lungu (Chipata), Pastor Makiseni Bambe (Livingstone) and Pastor Shadreck Chisulo (Emmasdale main).

The Bishop informed the congregation to now receive these pastors as reverends: Eastern Province overseer as Rev. Peter Lungu whereas Southern Province overseer is ordained as Rev. Makiseni Bambe. Central province overseer is now ordained as Rev. Simon Phiri and Lusaka province overseer is ordained as Rev. Shadreck Chisulo.

Bishop Imakando handing over Holy Bibles

Bishop Imakando (r) praying for the newly ordained reverends. Behind them are the Bread of Life Church reverends: Rev Kangwa Mumba (Kitwe - Copperbelt North), Rev Patrick Simushi (Mongu - Western Province), Rev Mponela (Kasama - Northern Province), Rev Isaac Zulu (Solwezi - North Western Province) and Rev George Chanda (Ndola - Copperbelt South)


Bishop Imakando laying hands during the ordination service	Already ordained reverends blessing the new ones

From right: Bishop Imakando, Rev Bambe Makiseni, Rev Simon Phiri, Rev Shadreck Chisulo & Rev Peter Lungu

Bishop Imakando praying for newly ordained Couples and Marriage Ministry Chairperson, Elder Chilambwe

Sister Media Mweemba being ordained as pastor

School of Ministry 13th Graduation

Bread of life church International on Sunday 4th September 2011 held the 13th School of ministry graduation were 21 students graduated. This was after under going 1 year training. The School prepares men and women for effective work and ministry in the Lords vineyard, as it equips and makes them able leaders.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Presiding Bishop Joe Imakando (above), preached a message entitled, 'Growing into your ministry', Psalm 78:70-72. The Bishop emphasized that the graduating students should be faithful, how?

Accept your present calling. Do not despise the small beginnings.

Be diligent in your calling

Faithfulness leads to increased opportunities. God will test you with the little to see how faithful you will be. If not it will be taken away, Luke 16.10-12. If you are faithful God will promote you. You need to love people, be compassionate and touch them will it work well. Draw strength from God, failure to be faithful will delay your progress.

God is looking for people who are FAT = Faithful, Available and Teachable, concluded the Bishop.

This year’s graduation was held during the Word Explosion Conference. Bishop Joe Imakando was on hand to give certificates to the graduating students. Lewis Mumbi (above) scoped the best student award.

And School of ministry Principal Reverend Teddy Kamfwa (above) thanked God for grace that He has put on the School of ministry over the years. In accordance with the great commission of preaching the gospel to all men making them disciples, School has been an effective tool in the building of a strong and vibrant church as it seeks to uphold the word of God and prepare effective leaders.

So far 180 students have graduated from the school of ministry and are serving in various capacities in the church and throughout the country. However, the school faces a few challenges as it lack a library to enable students do adequate research and classes are only held twice a week in the evening. The good news is that the Blessing Centre is setting up a residential school with all necessary facilities that will bring an increase in attendance and quality of the school.

Testimony:

Mrs Mbuzi (l)

Before she joined the school of Ministry she didn’t know how to effectively minister and preach the word of God, after the school of ministry she now has an understanding of how to go about the work of God, she has ministered too many effectively.

Other students who used to leave tasks unfinished learned to finish them on time and they are now able leaders.

Couples and Marriage Ministry Graduation

Bread of Life Church International Couples and Marriage ministry had a graduation for 9 marriage counsellors who had under gone 20 weeks training in theory and field work. This program is designed to help train marriage and family counsellors with vision and authority that equips them for the work of God.

Bishop Imakando praying for newly ordained chairperson for Couples and Marriage ministry, Elder Chilambwe

Newly ordained chairperson Elder Chilambwe told the congregation that Bread of Life conducts approximately 4 weddings a month thus the need for a strong and effective marriage and couples ministry.

Presiding Bishop for Bread of Life Church advised the counselors to depend on the Holy Spirit for council. And to be trustworthy. Are you the kind of counsellor that someone can confide in? asked the Bishop.

The church puts emphasis on having strong families as a foundation for a vibrant and growing church. The training is an ongoing programme of the church, in keeping abreast with the increasing needs and demands of an ever growing body of Christ.The couples were enrolled for training on basis of selection interviews and recommendations from their respective Districts of Emmasdale main church. The training was directed towards meeting the challenges faced in marriage and family relationship needs, for the purpose of strengthening them through Pre-marital and post-marital counselling.

Some of the topics covered include:
Marriage, relations, how to handle finances, gender and medical issues.

Giving the vote of thanks, Dr. Andrew Kumwenda (graduating from both Couples and School of Ministry) appreciated the Bishop for his continued leadership, training and innovation. The doctor also thanked all the teachers. Later on, they presented gifts of thanks to Pastor Bernadette and Bishop Imakando.

Among the leaders in the couples ministry:

Pastor Mapulanga - Office Coordinator
Elder Mutwale – Chief counsellor.
Dr. and Mrs. Kumwenda – Medical advisors
Mr and Mrs Simwaba – Financial advisors

Bishop Joe Imakando, Pastor Bernadette Imakando, Elder and Mrs Chilambwe handing certificates to the graduating counsellors

WORD EXPLOSION CONFERENCE 2011
Thousands Experience Eight Days of Unprecedented Blessing at Word Explosion.
Bread of Life Church International (BLCI) experienced an explosive Word Explosion Conference that changed the lives of thousands of people as evidenced by the outpouring of unprecedented blessings God had in store for them in the year 2011. Moreover, it was the first time the conference was held at the Blessing Centre, for eight consecutive days from Sunday 28th August to Sunday 4th September 2011. Many contacted the never experienced, seen or happened unprecedented blessing which was the theme for the conference.
Bishop Joe Imakando, speaking to the congregation
When opening the conference BLCI presiding Bishop Joe Imakando promised the congregation that they would tap into unprecedented blessings as they were being ministered to at the conference. The Bishop dubbed the conference, the first fruit as it was the first conference to be held at the centre.
And when the Bishop preached from Deuteronomy 1:6-11 with a message titled: A THOUSAND TIMES MORE he assured that once the Blessing Centre was completed the auditorium would attract thousands of people from everywhere. The Bishop challenged the church that it was time to reallocate from a 2,000 auditorium at Emmasdale church to a 10,000 auditorium at the Blessing Center.

BLCI Clergy The pulpit area

Delegates from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania and the United States of America (U.S.A) were among many people who travelled from afar to come and experience God's extraordinary blessings. And among the speakers were the host Bishop Joe Imakando, Bishop Tudor Bismark (Zimbabwe), Bishop Frank Appiah (U.S.A), Rev. George Adeboye (Nigeria), Apostle Siwale (Lift Him Up) and local preachers: Reverend George Chanda, Rev Elias Mponela, Pastor Peter Lungu, Pastor Bambe Makiseni and Pastor Steve Musonda.

Bishop Tudor Bismark ( Zimbabwe) was among the speakers at the Word Explosion 2011

Bishop Frank Appiah (U.S.A) preaching during the conference

Reverend Adeboye commonly known as "The walking Bible" because of his ability to quote and recite scripture took the conference to another level when he preached and taught with authority and clarity.
The congregation during the Conference

Salvation: On Sunday 4th September Bishop Frank Appiah led about 37 people who accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
Bishop Tudor Bismark praying for the Pastors
The congregation was blessed in music by various Blci choirs throughout the country, as well as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) choir, Presly (Zimbabwe) and Jojo Mwangaza.
Praise Team
DRC Choir
Presly
Musician Jojo Mwangaza (Middle) ministering during the conference
Workshops
Workshops were conducted for the Men of Destiny, Women of Integrity, Youth, Praise Team, Intercession and Missions. The purpose of the workshop is to address the needs of various groups of the church.
Youth workshop
Summary of messages:
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Beware of Pride
Speaker: Bishop Joe Imakando
1Chronicles 21:1-13

Many have fallen due to pride. As you going to experience unprecedented blessing there’s need to prepare, lest you are tempted by the enemy. Say get behind me Satan instead lift the name of the Lord. Don’t take pride in material things but in God.
David yielded to the temptation, God was displeased with David and David’s repentance.
Why the Blessing Centre
Speaker: Bishop Joe Imakando
Exodus 25:8
It represents His promise, a place where His presence will be manifested
Represents His witness to the world (will speak of His glory), represents provision, represents God’s protection
How to prepare for unprecedented blessings
Speaker: Rev. George Adeboye
2Timothy 3:4
As a Christian, you don’t have to be familiar with the word of God. The word stimulates growth, gives knowledge and guidance.
How do you prepare for unprecedented blessings: Read, hear, speak, study, meditate, know and do the word of God.
Understanding Blessing.
Speaker: Rev. George Adeboye
2Timothy 8:11
Misconception about the blessing: Expecting God to bless you in the way you want. That you will be blessed regardless of the church or authority, blessing is mostly material things (greatest form of blessing is not in material from).
The source of wealth is not money but an idea. Ask God for wisdom.

The Purpose of a Blessing.
Speaker: Rev. George Adeboye
Leviticus 25:21
When God blesses you, there is a reason: To express His love and goodness, to show us that He cares for us, to help us lay a foundation for the future, so that we can recover from the losses of the future, for people to see God as He is
The highest form of a Blessing/How to be a Blessing
Speaker: Rev. George Adeboye
The reason God blesses us is to make us to be a blessing. The greatest blessing is when you become a blessing. That is when you help somebody. Be a giver. We need to sacrifice, give joyfully, generously and constantly.
The Power of the prophetic word
Speaker: Rev. George Adeboye
Ezekiel 12:25-28
The prophetic word is: an insight into the will of God, proclamation of the word of God, revelation in an unprecedented power, weapon against fear.

The environment of Blessings
Speaker: Bishop Appiah
1Samuel 10.1-12
You should surround yourself with people who are purpose driven, people who have the desire and talent to produce something on earth, progressive minded people
God will make you laugh
Speaker: Bishop Appiah
Genesis 17:1-5; 15-17
When God gives you a promise, there’s always a process – a purpose of preparation because God knows where you are going. God processes us to develop character, faith, to prepare for manifestation and to work on our attitude. God visited Sarah and kept His promise.
Failure is not Final
Speaker: Bishop Appiah
Mark 16:1-8
God will have grace on your life, never give up, there is hope for you. God will give you another chance. Failure lives with us; it is never final and does not change your status with God. Failure is not final.
Walk Off Your Map
Speaker: Bishop Appiah
Hebrews 11.8

The Golden Age
Speaker: Bishop Tudor Bismark
Mark 4:30
Keys to Prophetic Prosperity
Speaker: Bishop Tudor Bismark
Deuteronomy 15, 8:7, Proverbs 3.8-10, Genesis 30.49

Ressurection Takes Place on Your Last Day
Speaker: Bishop Tudor Bismark
2Chronicles 20.20

This year's Word Explosion was very uplifting and life changing.
Be Blessed!

WORD EXPLOSION CONFERENCE 2011

THOUSANDS EXPERIENCE EIGHT DAYS OF UNPRECEDENTED BLESSINGS AT WORD EXPLOSION.
Attending this year's Word Explosion conference was an encounter that changed the lives of many people as evidenced by the outpouring of God's unprecedented blessings He had in store for Bread of Life Church International (BLCI) in the year 2011. Moreover, it was for the first time we had the conference held at a new 10, 000 sitter church building called the Blessing Center in Lusaka for eight consecutive days from Sunday 28th August to Sunday 4th September 201

Bishop Joe Imakando Preaching during the World Explosion conference

Reverand George Adeboye preaching during the conference

Bishop Farnk Apiah (U.S.A) preaching during the conference

Bishop Tudor Bismark ( Zimbabwe) was among the Speakers at Word explosion 2011

Delegates from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania and the United States of America (U.S.A) were among many people who travelled from afar to come and experience God's extraordinary blessings. .
When opening the conference BLCI presiding Bishop Joe Imakando declared to the congregation that they would tap into unprecedented blessings as they were being ministered to at the conference. And when the Bishop preached from Deuteronomy 1:6 with a message titled: A THOUSANDS TIMES MORE he declared that once the Blessing Center was complete the auditorium would attract thousands of people from everywhere. The Bishop challenged the church that it was time to reallocate from a 2,000 auditorium at Emmasdale church to a 10,000 auditorium at the Blessing Reverand Goerge adeboye commonly known as "The walking Bible" Because of his ability to qoute and recite scriptures took the conference to another level when he preched and taught with authority and clarity.This years Word Explosion was very uplifitng and life changing.