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Swaziland South District Church of the Nazarene 39th Assembly Journal Page 1

SWAZILAND SOUTH DISTRICT

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

39TH

DISTRICT ASSEMBLY JOURNAL

20th OCTOBER 2015

YEAR OF THE LORD


TABLE OF CONTENT

ITEM PAGE

PROGRAMME ……………………………………………………….………….....1

PHASE 1

OPENING PRAYER ………………………………………………………….........3

WELCOME REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS ……………………….……. 3

DEVOTION ………………………………………………….…………………… 3

PHASE 2

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY

CALL TO ORDER ……………………………………………………………….. 6

DISTRIC SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 2014/2015 ……………………......... 7

PHASE 3

1. DISTRICT TREASURER’S REPORT …………………………….. …... 17

2. DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD ……………………………………….. 17

3. MINISTERIAL CREDENTIAL REPORT …………………………….......18

4. CHURCH PROPERTY ………………………………………………..... 19

5. PENSION …………………………………………………………......... . 21

6. AUDITORS REPORT …………………………………………………... 22

7. DISTRICT NOMINATING COMMITTEE …………………………..... 23

8. SANU BOARD OF GOVERNORS …………………………………… .. 27

OTHER REPORTS

PASTOR’S REPORTS …………………………………………………………………..28

FINANCE REPORT ……………………………………………………………………..32

MINISTERS CONFIRMED TRANSFERRED OR REMOVED TO/FROM SOUTH

DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. ............................................................. 33


PHASE 4

ELLECTION RESULTS……......................................................................................... 35

AFRICA REGION DIRECTOR’S PRESENTATION…………………………………..38

SWAZILAND SOUTH PARTNERSHIP WITH BETHANY FIRST CHURCH AND GIFT.

..........................................................................................................................................39

SPECIAL THANKS and CLOSING………………........………………………………..40

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SWAZILAND SOUTH 39th

DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

DATE: 20 OCTBER 2015

VENUE: CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE NHLANGANO

DISTRICT ASSEMBLY PROGRAMME

PRESENT:

PRESIDING OFFICER – Dr Eugenio Duarte (General Superintendent)

AFRICA REGION AND AFRICA SOUTH FIELD OFFICIALS

Dr Filimao Chambo (Africa Region District)

Dr Mashangu Muleka (Africa South Field Strategy Coordinator)

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: Rev. Sipho Ncongwane (South District)

HOST PASTOR: Rev. Magolide Maziya (Nhlangano Church of the Nazarene)

1. PROGRAMME OF THE DAY

1.1.Opening song and prayer: Rev. Japhtar Simelane

1.2.Welcome and introduction; Rev Sipho Ncongwane

2. Devotion Dr Eugenio Duarte

3. Special greetings Dr Mashangu Maluleka

4. Call to order

5. Assembly Business

5.1.Reports

District Superintendent Rev Sipho Ncongwane

District treasurer Mrs Thoko Nkonyane

District Advisory Board Mrs Assiana Dlamini

Ministerial Credentials Rev Petros Nyoni


Church Properties Ps Vuma Nxumalo

Pension Rev Gcinaphi Dlamini

Auditors Miss Siphiwe Radebe

District Nomination Committee Ps Daniel Dlamini

SANU Board of Governors Mr Elias Ndwandwe

5.2.Other Reports

Memories and Prayer Mrs Goodness Masinga

5.3.Elections of Boards and Committees

5.4.Resolutions

5.5.Appreciations and awards

Churches with increase in membership ( to be given certificates)

Churches that achieved 100% budget payment ( to be given certificates)

Certificates of participation ( to the District Assembly assisting officers)

5.6.Special Thanks Mrs Sisana Khumalo (Hlatsi)

5.7.Announcements and Closing

SWAZILAND SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

Phase 1

OPENING AND INTRODUCTIONS

Opening song and prayer: Led by Miss. Margret Matse from Lavundlamanti

Church of the Nazarene.

Prayer: Rev: Japhter Simelane from Ndzevane Church of the Nazarene

Welcome Remarks and Introductions:

Devotion: Dr Mashangu Maluleka (Africa South Field Strategy

Coordinator)

Word of God was from the book of Mark 1: 35 -39

Rev: Gama was asked to read the bible in SiSwati version and Dr Maluleka

prayed.

Dr. Maluleka pointed out that Mark does not talk about the history of Jesus but

talks about Jesus in His ministry. i.e. “praise singers turn to steal the audience


and use special words” so was John the Baptist, he was unique and did things in

a unique way, but he made sure that things were done properly. John the Baptist

introduced Jesus as someone greater and greater than him, a messiah grater and

stronger. “It was exiting, someone greater and stronger”.

Dr Maluleka summarized the scripture by pointing at three important point on

the ministry of Jesus.

The Ministry of Jesus is:

Powered by prayer,

Authority,

The ministry should be directed to the unreachable,

Powered by Prayer

The ministry of Jesus is powered by prayer.

People cannot be forced to be Christians even if we teach, we cannot change

them. We need to pray. We need the grace of God to change people to become

Christians. We need to be a praying church. (John 3:16). Pastors need to build

churches through prayer because prayer has power. In the communities where

pastors work they should pray. It is not qualification that can change the world

but prayer. “We need to pray “

Authority

The ministry of Jesus is a ministry that is associated with Authority.

Dr Maluleka pointed out Jesus ministry was a PhD ministry. Jesus preaching

was not just preaching ordinary but it was with authority and anointing. It was

unique. Thus pastors preaching should be full with authority. The Nazarenes

believe in healing (God Heals) that is the work of Jesus. “We don’t need water,

oil or any other substance but we need Jesus. Pastors of Nazarene should do


God’s ministry. When people come to church pray for them because some have

problems and are attacked by demons they need help. If anyone of you is sick

call the elders of the church to pray for the person. It is not oil that heals but

Jesus. Jesus says just call my name JESUS. The church should change the

communities. People should know you are there as a child of God. Pray for

them and do not say I don’t pray for them they will go somewhere.

Our ministry should be a PhD ministry (read Mark chapter 2 and 28) the

authority will do the undoable in the lives of the people.

Jesus says tell the world about the authority I have taken from God. Church

without authority encounters problems. If we do not pray we end up with people

who are demons demon possessed in church (evil spirits are there even in

Christians, even in church group delegated church duties) demons are real and

Satan is real. The church should raise the flag of Jesus.

The ministry should be directed to the unreachable

The ministry should be directed to unreachable “they brought many that were

possessed and were all healed”. People are ready, waiting, longing for you. In

our communities, Jesus’s ministry should be directed to the unreachable. Let us

move to the next town. The missionary aspect is the one that makes one to be

proud of being a Nazarene. It is not enough, we are not stationed, we move to

every community (Revelations 7: 9) Let us move and tough all the areas and

they should feel the holiness of the Nazarene.

Let us go to the next village powered by prayer, with Authority and reach the

unreachable. “We should say I want to be part of it”.

Devotion was closed in word of prayer by all participants.

Time: 9:35 am


Phase 2

ASSEMBLY BUSINESS

General Superintendent: Dr Eugenio Duarte thanked Dr Maluleka for

preaching the ministry of PhD. He stressed that going to church is a good thing

the rest of the business is moving to the next Town, reach others and talk about

Jesus.

General Superintendent then introduced how the other activities of the day were

to be carried out.

District Secretary: Mrs Assiana Dlamini was asked to give order on how and

where people were to seat, taking right positions(secretaries, pastors, VIP’s,

Advisory board, Delegates, Treasures, those who were to present reports and

Board of tellers and visitors)

GS COMMENTS

Dr Duarte pointed out that Dr Maluleka has prepared for the District Assembly

and he thanked the district for the good work well done and for electing DS Rev

Sipho Ncongwane. He pointed out that the district has great potential. Rev

Sipho Ncongwane (DS) was then introduced and was asked to present his

report.

District Superintendent’s Report: Rev Sipho Ncongwane

Rev Ncongwane presented his report in English but promised to prepare it in SiSwati.

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

2014/2015

GREETINGS


The General Superintendent, Dr Eugenio Duarte; the Regional Director, Dr Filimao Chambo; the Field Strategic Director, Dr Mashangu Maluleka; Pastors; the

President of SDMI (Mrs Flora Dlamini), NMI (Mrs Dumsile Maziya), NYI (Rev Lucky

Gama) Delegates and all South District Church of the Nazarene visitors and

Friends , I GREET YOU IN THE NAME OF OUR SAVIOUR AND LORD JESUS CHRIST. I want to thank the Lord for his continued love and care to me and my family. I also thank him for the opportunity he has given me to serve him and to teach me

how to serve him every day. I agree with the apostle Paul when he said, “Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant – not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” 2 Cor. 3:4-6

I also would like to extend my most sincere and humbly appreciation to the; Advisory board for adding value into the leadership of the District. District NYI, NMI, and SDMI leaders for an outstanding leadership in the district

ministries and your passion in the “making of disciples of all nations”. District committees and sub – committees for working together in organizing all the

district meetings which were a great success. Pastors and all the assigned lay ministers for your dedication and commitment in the

service of our Lord. We have a report to make today because of sleepless nights and stresses you endured for the church to continue to make an impact in the communities. May you be encouraged by this wonderful report, because it is an outcome of your passion and commitment to the call to “MISSIONS”

South district churches, for being faithful to the call to holiness and for embracing the mission statement of the church, “Making Christlike disciples in the Nations”. I remain humbled and grateful for the effort of the local church treasurers and pastors made to send their reports and budgets on time, because it is through that effort that we celebrate this report today.

May I above all, pass my heartfelt gratefulness to my wife Gabie, for her undivided love and support to me and to my assignment. I wouldn’t have come to this far without her support, spiritually, emotionally and financially.

THE REPORT

CHURCHES AND ASSIGNED MINISTERS The South district Church of the Nazarene, started the calendar year, 2014/2015 with:

1. 30 Organized active churches

2. 1 None existing church (Mabhensane) which today we declare out of our role.

3. One preaching point ()


4. 14 elders

5. 7 Pastors

6. 6 Student pastors

7. 3 Lay ministers We are excited as a district to be joined by three upcoming ministers, who have responded to the call of God to fulltime ministry, and have registered with SANU - Faculty of Theology. Their names are: Mr. Between Mabuza, Mr. Sibusiso Mthimkhulu, and Miss Hlengiwe Matsebula.

I also would like to congratulate five of our student ministers who will be graduating on Friday the 23rd of October 2015, at SANU. May the day of their graduation be both a fulfilment and refilling moment of their call to fulltime ministry. The names of our fellow brothers are: Pastor Sifiso Dlamini (Kholwane) and Pastor Nkhosinathi Kunene (Nsubane), Pastor Samkelo Motsa (Ncandweni), Pastor Innocent Zwane (Zindwendweni) and pastor Muzi

Simelane (Lebovu)

CHURCH PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

I would like to congratulate the following Churches for their efforts in structural development in 2014/2015.

1. Mgazini Church of the Nazarene has received a donation of E 695,000’00 for a church project, which is now 95% complete. We humbly express our sincere thanks to the Penn Family for this donation.

2. Sithobelweni has built Sunday school classes which are now working. 3. Ngwabi church of the Nazarene has raised funds and built Sunday school classes

which are also working but are not yet completed. 4. Ntondozi is also building Sunday school classes with the help of the BFC, 5. Ndlinilembi has raised a sum of over E 70,000.00 for building a 21st Century

Church, and they had fenced the Church property . This project has cost the church a sum of E50,000.00

6. Lavumisa church of the Nazarene has built a passonage, and the pastor is now living in it. Thanks to pastor Nhlabatsi for his commitment towards this project.

7. Hlathikhulu church has fenced the church property, a project that has cost the church building fund a sum of E 43,648.40

8. Lavundlamanti is making efforts in extending the passonage, and the walls are at the window level.

9. Nkanyezini, has built a preschool hall, which the church is intending to use for Church services, while raising funds for a Church building. The church has finished building the walls, and they are now seeking funds for the roofing and finishing materials.

10. Khiza Church of the Nazarene is making efforts to build a pastor’s house. The Churches has managed to raise the building to at least 75% of block work. We are encouraged to see members of the Church in Swaziland, particularly in Swaziland South, taking the initiative to stand up and take where the missionaries has ended in terms of buildings and move on.

11. Siyendle Church of the Nazarene is on the verge of holding Church services on their own piece of land, in a structure that belongs to them. We remove our hats


in saluting the MEN’S MINISTRY for the donation of cash and plagues, to the

amount of close to E 10,000.00, to build a temporal Church structure for

Siyendle, and offered to do the work themselves. May I challenge the church in Swaziland South district to follow the good example of the men’s ministry, and embrace one another as family. We still have more churches which needs us as district family to help them have permanent church structures.

The churches that do not have permanent church

buildings are: 1. Hlatsi 2. Nkanyezini 3. Ntsjanini 4. Lebovu 5. Mgwenya 6. Kwendzeni

Churches that do not have Pastor’s houses are: 1. Nsubane

2. Siyendle

3. Lebovu

4. Ntsjanini

5. Khiza

6. Mgwenya

7. Kwendzeni

8. Mgazini

Could we, the Church, take this as goal for the next 5 years to build these pastor’s houses and church buildings. I ask men and women of god who have a passion for the Kingdom of Heaven to take a lead like King David.(

DISTRICT MEETINGS AND CAMPS

The South District office is glad to report to this assembly that we had 15 district meetings that recorded an amazing attendance and participation. I would like to thank church leaders and church boards and committees for approving finances, and encouraging members of the church to attend these meetings. The meetings were:

6 churches Without permanent

church buildings

8 churches Without Pastor’s

Houses


Date District Activity Attendance 01 18 – 21 Dec. 2014 Young Adults

Retreat Venue: Hlangano COTN

45 young adults came for

the first time in this camp, and the camp was well attended after poorly attended in previous years. Thanks to the committee for a job well done.

02 20th Feb. 2015 Pastor’s Meeting Venue: Nhlangano COTN

28 pastors attended this

meeting. This was our first leadership meetings which had a good start at 93% in attendance.

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20-21 Feb. 2015 Dr. David Slamp Small

group training (Nhlangano)

29 pastors, 1 retired elder, 2 auxiliary leaders, 28 women’s ministry leaders, 11 pastor’s wives.

04 18th March 2015 Aids Free Swaziland, with Dr Hall. (Nhlangano)

30 church leaders, 2 retired church leaders and 2 auxiliary leaders.

05 2 – 5th April 2015 EASTER CAMP REVIVALS (Makhonza)

ABOUT 800, IN AVARAGE attendance in all services including children.

06 20 – 24th April 2015

JUNIOR CAMP REVIVAALS (Madulini)

31 JUNIORS GRADUATED AND JOINED THE DISTRICT YOUTH GROUP.

07 21 – 23th May 2015 Pastor’s Quarter

VENUE: Nhlangano COTN 27 pastors and 1 retired leader attended this meeting.

08 25 – 28th June 2015 COUPLES RETREAT (Nhlangano)

14 new couples joined

the family of couples in the district.

09 18th July 2015 MUSIC FESTIVAL (Nhlangano)

4 Churches were represented, 1 senior music group (Sicelo’s group) honoured the festival and we were highly uplifted by their worship music.

10 22nd July 2015 TREASURER’S WORKSHOP (Nhlangano)

26 local church leaders, 2 auxiliary leaders, 21 secretaries, 20 local church treasurers and the district treasurer attended the workshop.

11 23 – 26th July 2015

MEN’S RETREAT (Sithobelweni)

18 men and young men attended the retreat for the


CHURCH VISITATION

I extend my gratefulness to the District Advisory Board for approving the DS visitation to churches and the District Treasurer for honouring all the financial requisitions forwarded to here. I am also humbled by the church support in budgets payment, because it was through their faithful commitment to this endeavour that I proudly bring this report. In 2014/2015, I have visited 24 churches, and 3 of those churches were facing organizational and leadership challenges that needed the office of the DS to resolve. These churches are:

1. Lavumisa 2. Siyendle

3. Ntsanini

Three of the 24 churches visited needs pastoral reconsideration by the DAB:

1. Kwendzeni will be supplied with a pastor 2. Madulini will have a new pastor 3. Lavumisa “Pastor Nhlabatsi is resigning”

Two of the 24 churches visited received assistance from the DS to hold revivals because they were unable to do so due to financial constraints, and these churches were:

1. Zindwendweni 2. Madulini

CHURCH GROWTH AND MEMBERSHIP

The South District office would like to appreciate and congratulate churches and their church leaders for adding at least a soul into the membership of the church, thus putting a smile into the kingdom of heaven and to the entire Church of Nazarene family. The following churches have collectively made an increase of 222 members.

first time, and there was an average of 55 men attending every service.

12 07- 11th August 2015

NAYOHO

(Makhonza)

Over 50 youth came to the camp for the first time.

13 20 – 23th Aug, 2015

WOMEN’S RETREAT (Nhlangano)

50 women in counting came for the first time in the retreat.

14 4th Sept 2015 NMI CONVENTION (Nhlangano)

The convention was well attended, and there was 83% pastors support. (25)

15 5th Sept NYI CONVENTION

(Nhlangano)

Well attended and a 86% pastors support (26)


1. Ekwendzeni 54 (newly organized church, celebrating year one) 2. Emgwenya 29 (newly organized church, celebrating year one) 3. Nkanyezini 23 4. Khiza 20 5. Emkhuhlwini 12 6. Mpompotha 12 7. Ncandweni 12 8. Ndontozi 09 9. Ndubazi 09 10. Mgazini 08 11. Ngwabi 07 12. Makhosini 05 13. Ezindwendweni 04 14. Sibovu 04 15. Sithobelweni 04 16. Hlathikhulu 03 17. Madulini 02 18. Gege 01

19. Ntshanini 01 Phunga 03

CHURCHES WITH HIGHEST GAIN IN MEMBERSHIP

CHURCHES WITH LESS THAN 10 MEMBERS INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP

2015 2014 Gained % Growth

Full members 1,967 1745 222 12.7%

Associate members 237 187 50 26%

NMI MEMBERS SHIP 1090 1044 46 4.4%

NYI MEMBERSHIP 905 573 332 57.9%

SDMI MEMBERSHIP 3199

AVARAGES OF WEEKLY CORPORATE WORSHIP. 1,253 994 259 26%

CHURCH GAINED CHURCH GAINED

Ekwendzeni 54 Khiza 20

Emgwenya 29 Emkhuhlwini 12

Mpompotha 12

Nkanyezini 23 Ncandweni 12

CHURCH GAINED CHURCH GAINED

Ndubazi 9 Hlatsi 3

Ntondozi 9 Phunga 3

Mgazini 8 Madulini 2

Makhosini 5 Gege 1

Sibovu 4 Ntshanini 1

Sithobelweni 4 EZINDWENDWENI 4

We join the Heavens in

celebrating these repented souls

and congratulate the “blessed feet”

that took the gospel to them.

222recieved “I tell you that; in the same way there will

be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety - nine righteous

persons who need no repentance.” Luke 15:7


CHURCHES THAT RECORDED A ZERO GROWTH IN MEMBERSHIP and THOSE THAT LOST IN MEMBERSHIP.

DISTRICT FINANCES

There is a small cloud of financial growth that we see ahead of us as a District, and we believe that this is a signal of a bright future for the district, but only if, as a district we will rise up and put our hands together and work hard. I, on behalf of the district office would like to thank the following churches for a 100% payment in budgets.

1. Emkhuhlwini 2. Ekwendzeni 3. Gege 4. Khiza 5. Lavumisa 6. Lavundlamanti 7. Kholwane 8. Makhosini 9. Mgazini 10. Ndubazi 11. Ngwabi 12. Nhlangano 13. Nkanyezini 14. Ndontozi 15. Sibovu 16. Sithobelweni 17. Siyendle 18. Mahosha

CHURCH GAIN CHURCH GAIN

Kholwane 0 Endlinilembi - 5

Mahosha 0 Siyendle - 9

Makhosini 0 Lavundlamanti - 13

Ndzevane 0 Nhlangano - 16

Nsubane 0 Lavumisa - 23

Lebovu - 4

100%= 24 reports

BUDGET PAID AND PASTOR’S REPORT

PASTOR’S REPORT: CHURCH BUDGET paid

12 reports 12 reports


CHURCHES WITH LESS THAN 100% REPORTING IN BOTH PASTOR’S AND BUDGET REPORTING.x

INCOME in 2014/2015

EXPENSES 2013/2014 2014/2015 DEFFERENCE This is not a good picture

for a healthy district.!!!!! 304,028.90 360,855.88 56,826.98 360,720.93 – 360,855.88

LOOKING AHEAD

DISTRICT OBJECTIVES: We intend;

1. To take the zones strategic approach in evangelism, thus church planting. I

extend my gratefulness to the DAC and the pastors for approving the four

zones, and their committees, as part of our evangelism and church planting

strategy. I want to thank the district youth leadership for taking a lead in this initiative, and showing the district that we can win big through the Zones

approach. Thanks Rev Lucky for believing in your team.

2. To increase the number of churches by 40% (12) in 2015 – 2017

3. To increase the district membership by 25%

4. To increase Sunday school enrolment by 50% in 2016

5. To increase the district finances by 100% in 2015/2016

CHURCH PASTOR’S

REPORT 12

CHURCH

BUDGET 12

TOTAL

REPORTS 24 % ACHIEVED

100%

Hlatsi 12 11 23 92%

Khiza 12 11 23 92%

Ndzevane 12 11 23 92%

Nkanyezini 12 11 23 92%

Ntondozi 12 11 23 92%

Sibovu 12 11 23 92%

Ezindwendweni 12 10 22 83%

Lebovu 12 10 22 83%

Ncandweni 12 10 22 83%

Kaphunga 12 10 22 83%

Mpompotha 12 09 21 75%

Nsubane 12 09 21 75%

Madulini 10 07 17 70%

Ntjanini 03 00 03 12.5

2013/2014 2014/2015 Gained % Increase

296,125.23 360,720.93 64,595.7 21%


6. To pay the WEF BY 100% in 2015 – 2017

7. To secure a land for our DISTRICT CENTRE in 2016.

STRATEGIC APPROACH: We intend to achieve these goals by;

1. An aggressive evangelism approach through various means, at local church

level, in zones and in cities using the zones and district evangelistic teams.

2. Maximizing the leadership strength and financial management roles,

across every field of work of:

The way site Sunday School, preaching points

The local Church

And, the District Ministries,

Through training, workshops, seminars and other avenues; using all

possible motivational skills.

POSITIVE INDICATORS FOR DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENTS IN 2015/2016

1. 222 Membership increase in 2014/2015

2. 3251 are registered Sunday school members in 2015

3. E 64,000.00 increase in total money raised for all purposes

4. A number of churches are taking the lead in financing their

church projects and raising the living standard of their pastors.

CONCLUSSION

As I conclude Dr. Eugen Duarte, may I take this opportunity to thank the Lord for the faithful service of the former leaders of this district, starting from the late Rev. Samuel Dlamini, the

retired Rev. Simeon Mahlalela and the retired Rev. Japhta Simelane for their strong passion and

dedication into the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. I salute them for laying their lives and suffered blazing summer heat and freezing winter colds; who, in the process contacted chronic ills just to make sure that the cross is the winner. They might have gone home with nothing to enjoy with their families as an earthly package for their retirement but I know that a

CROWN OF GLORY IS AWAITING THEM IN HEAVEN. May those who are still alive remain our library of tangible experience of a long, healthy and an active service in the ministry. May I also humbly appreciate the misters who have served more than 10 years in the local churches they are currently serving. It took Jesus Christ three and half years to make a foundation of an effective life time ministry, but those three years cost him his life and death. So one can imagine how hard to serve in such long years. May you be encouraged today that, at this assembly, the district acknowledges and appreciates your service. It is my prayer that you remain focused and connected into the heart of Christ and continuously filled by the Holy Spirit who is the engine for effectiveness of the ministry.


MINISTERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCAL CHURCHES MORE THAN 10 YEARS

I would like to thank the advisory board for their unwavering support, thank you for standing for the truth at all times. Thanks to all district advisory councils and standing boards for their leadership and dedication to move South District Church of the Nazarene forward. I thank all pastors for excellent work done in the local churches, despite the challenges that their facing in the ministry. I also thank the local church boards and councils for the support they are giving to the pastors and the district. May we together as a district, work hard and lift the standard of holiness in our communities. Finally, pray for me and my family, and help me become the leader you would love to celebrate. Best wishes for a healthy and a prosperous 2015/2016 Calendar year.

Reporting;

Rev Sipho S Ncongwane. District Superintendent

(GS) COMMENTS

General Superintendent Dr Duarte thanked Rev, Ncongwane (DS) for his presentation and

alluded that the DS has asked for prayer. The church was urged to support the DS. The GS

also asked the assembly to show they love the DS and an offering was done to show that

gesture. The offering was received by the Ncongwane family.

MINISTER CHURCH YEARS MINISTER CHURCH YEARS

Rev. Simon Radebe Hlathikhulu 32 Rev. Busisiwe Dlamini

Gege 14

Rev. Miriam Tsabedze

Lavundlamanti 29 Rev. Gcinaphi Dlamini

Ntondozi 11

Rev. Thembekile Gama

Madulini 26 Rev. Lucky Gama Ngwabi 10

Rev. Gezephi Mndzebele

Endlinilembi 24 Rev. Jean Matsenjwa

Zindwendweni 10

Rev. Daniel Mbuyisa Sithobelweni 20

Rev. Petros Nyoni Sibovu 16

Rev. Magolide Maziya

Nhlangano 15


Phase 3

REPORTS

1. DISTRICT TREASURER: Mrs Thoko Nkonyane

The report was presented and seconded

Observations were that there was nothing in policy restricted funds and

donor restricted funds and Bank charges. All the observations were

clarified

Report was adopted.

(See attached report appendix)

2. District Advisory Board: Mrs Assiana Dlamini

The report was presented, accepted and adopted by the Assembly.

Swaziland South District Advisory Board’s Report 2015

The General Superintendent, Dr Eugenio Duarte; the Regional Director, Dr

Filimao Chambo; the Field Strategic Director, Dr Mashangu Maluleka; our District Superintendent Rev. Sipho Ncongwane, Pastors, Delegates and honoured visitors

I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

May I kindly submit a report of the Swaziland South District Advisory

Board activities for the church calendar year 2014 – 2015

The Advisory Board has held nine (9) meetings in all. Deliberations

have been centred on the expectations of the district and how the

vision and mission could be achieved.

The District Advisory Board continued to monitor the activities of the

district through reports and took actions accordingly.

I remain

Assiana Dlamini


District Advisory Board Secretary

GS Comments; Dr Duarte thanked the report and pointed out that it was

very informative. The Advisory board was asked to stand up and were

thanked for their work well done.

3. Ministerial Credential Report : Rev Petros Nyoni

The report was presented, accepted and adopted by the assembly.

MINISTERIES CREDENTIAL BOARD REPORT 2015 The General Superintendent, Dr Eugenio Duarte; the Regional Director, Dr

Filimao Chambo; the Field Strategic Director, Dr Mashangu Maluleka; District

Superintendent Rev. Sipho Ncongwane, Pastors, Delegates and honoured visitors


BOARD MEMBERS

1. REV. SIPHO NCONGWANE (Chair) 5. REV. MIRIAM TSABEDZE

2. REV. PETROS NYONI (Secretary) 6. REV. BUSISIWE DLAMINI

3. REV. JAPHTA SIMELANE 7. REV. GEZEPHI MNDZEBELE

4. REV, MAGOLIDE MAZIYA 8. REV. JOHN ZWANE

REPORT

The board had three meetings in this calendar 2014/2015.

The first meeting was for a workshop on the expectations and duties of this

board. The board also discussed and recommended that five (5) licenced

ministers be ordained, and the District Superintendent approved the

recommendation. In the other two meetings the board:

1. Interviewed the first group of licenced ministers and also told them

about the board decision to approve them for ordination, and ask them

if they are ready to be ordained.


2. Interviewed the second group of licenced ministers, lay misters and the

student ministers.

FIRST GROUP OF LICENCED MINISTERS (INTERVIEWED)

1. Pastor Mduduzi Dlamini Khiza

2. Pastor Daniel Dlamini Mgazini

3. Pastor Vusigama Dlamini Ndubazi

4. Pastor Nomfundo Sihlongonyane Ndzevane

5. Pastor Bhekie Dlamini Nkanyezini

SECOND GROUP OF MINISTERS (INTERVIEWED)

1. Pastor Sifiso Dlamini Kholwane 11. Mr Vincent Vilane (Mgwenya)

2. Pastor Nkhosinathi Kunene Nsubane 12. Mr Sibusiso Mthimkhulu (Nhlangano)

3. Pastor Vuma Nxumalo Lavumisa

4. Pastor Samkelo Motsa Ncandweni

5. Pastor Muzi Simelane Lebovu

6. Pastor Melusi Mbingo Siyendle

7. Pastor Innocent Zwane Zindwendweni

8. Mr. Between Mabuza Ntondozi

9. Mr. Mphumuzi Skhondze Mpompotha

10. Mr. Joe Myeni Mahosha

3. CHURCH PROPERTY: Ps Vuma Nxumalo

The report was presented, accepted and adopted by the assembly

Adjustments were made seconded and adopted

SWAZILAND SOUTH DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE

NAZARENE

DISTRICT CHURCH PROPERTIES BOARD REPORT 2015


Filimao Chambo; the Field Strategic Director, Dr Mashangu Maluleka; District


Superintendent Rev. Sipho Ncongwane, Pastors, Delegates and honoured visitors


During our term of office we could not visit all the churches, because of

financial challenges. As mandated to this to this board, our task is to find out if

the churches have properties and the conditions of those properties. We

managed to visit 5 churches and this is what we discovered:

1. Mgazini Church of the Nazarene. The building is still under construction,

and it is being roofed.

2. Endlinilembi. We went to do site allocation for a new bigger church

structure. The church has also fenced the church property.

3. Ntondozi. They have built four Sunday school class rooms, and the walls

are above window height.

4. Siyendle. We also visited this church for site inspection for a church

structure to be commenced.

5. Enkanyezini. A preschool class has been constructed and the walls

building phase has been completed. We also observed that the

parsonage building is below “the building standard”. For an example, the

building is without structural concrete beams walk ways.

BOARD ADVICE TO CHURCHES

All churches should consider putting fence around the church properties to

avoid the danger of land being taken by the people of the community. We also

ask that churches report to board any construction before work is carried out.

4. PENSION : Rev Gcinaphi Dlamini

The report was presented. Rev Dlamini stated that the pension fund from

Alexandra Fobs has problems because they have failed to regain the

money. The board has resolved that each church should find possible


means to bank its money for pension. Rev Dlamini pointed out that

prayer was needed for the pension board

Observations, Questions and comments

Question; what makes the board to fail to claim the money from the

Insurance Broker?

Response was that; there are two companies Momentum and Alexandra

Fobs and the board is still trying means to retrieve the money. Alexandra

Fobs said the pension board did not meet the Broker’s requirements so

that is why it is not easy to retrieve the money. Another requirement was

that pastors should be known how much they earn (Salary)

Question; why do we continue to invest yet there are no positive results?

Response: It is the church that is delaying to sort out the issue and has

made the broker to fail to work out the issue.

Again the DS does not have the secretary to handle a lot of issues,

working things on time is not easy.

DS pointed out that the issue has been dealt on the board and it is not only

the South that has the problem but even the other regions. DS explained

what happened and what is happening, that is what districts are required

to decide how they handle the issue (separation was an option that is each

region should find means of serving for pension)

Report was accepted and adopted by the Assembly.

5. AUDITORS REPORT: Miss Siphiwe Radebe

The report was presented by Lucky Gama from a soft copy on behalf of

Miss Radebe

Purpose of the audits exercise is to make sure the organization finances

represent the organization

Objective were stated

Observations: some receipts and cheques were not corresponding

Some money not clearly accounted for.


Recommendations: proper filing should be done

Avoid mixing deposits

The report was accepted and adopted by the Assembly.

GS pointed out that other observations and concerns should be directed to

the management.

6. DISTRICT NOMINATING COMMITTEE

PT. Daniel Dlamini

(Page 23 in the booklet)

The report was presented, names recommended page 38 in the booklet

Report was accepted and adopted by the Assembly.

Observations and corrections were addressed and were attended as

required and the report was accepted and adopted by the assembly.

SWAZILAND SOUTH DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE NOMINATING COMMITTEE’S REPORT 2015


Filimao Chambo; the Field Strategic Director, Dr Mashangu Maluleka; District Superintendent Rev. Sipho Ncongwane, Pastors, Delegates and honoured visitors I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The nominating committee met on the 07th September 2015 in the District Home and Office to work on the district boards nominating business.

Present members The DS, Rev. Sipho Ncongwane (chair) Rev. Gezephi Mndzebele Rev. Petros Nyoni PT. Dan Dlamini Mr Mandla Mdlovu Mrs Thobile Dlamini Apologies: Mrs Pauline Dlamini

Nominating Business The nominating business was commenced by prayer by Rev. Petros Nyoni. The District Superintendent welcomed members and gave a brief explanation on the procedures and expectation of this committee. After the members


had satisfied themselves that they understood the procedures, they proceeded with the nominating business.

The following Boards and Committees were nominated for: 1. Ministerial Credential board 8. General Assembly Delegate 2. District Finance Committee 9. District Assembly Journal 3. Court of Appeal 10. Statistical 4. Pension Board 11. Auditors 5. Memoirs 12. Assembly Catering 6. SANU Board Members 7. District Evangelism Director

The DS thanked the committee members for the love and commitment they had shown in doing this important job. Rev. Gezephi Mndzebele prayed the closing prayer.

Reporting, is Pastor Daniel Dlamini On behalf of the secretary (Mrs Tholakele Dlamini)

SWAZILAND SOUTH DISTRICT BOARDS NOMINATING REPORT 2015

1. MINISTRIES CREDENTIALS [choose five (5) elders] use a tick [√]

Rev. Gezephi Mndzebele Endlinilembi ________

Rev. Petros Nyoni Sibovu ________

Rev. Magolide Maziya Nhlangano ________

Rev. Gcinaphi Dlamini Ntondozi ________

Rev. Shisa Dlamini Makhosini ________

Rev. Miriam Tsabedze Lavundlamanti ________

Rev. Thembekile Gama Madulini ________

2. MINISTRIES STUDY BOARD [Vote by YES or NO]

Rev. Lucky Gama Ngwabi

Rev. Simon Radebe Hlatsi

Rev. Sibongile Hlandze Mkhuhlwini

3. FINANCE BOARD [choose 3 from each category] use a tick [√]

Assigned Ministers (Belusi) (choose 3)

Pt. Daniel Dlamini Mgazini _______

NO YES


Pt. Mduduzi Dlamini Khiza _______

Pt. Sifiso Dlamini Kholwane _______

Rev. Magolide Maziya Nhlangano _______

Laytie (Emalunga) (choose 3)

Mr Peter Dlamini Nhlangano _______

Mr Mandla Mndlovu Hlatsi _______

Mrs Sisana Khumalo Hlatsi _______

Mr Hilton Vilane Sibovu _______

Mr Sonboy Kunene Ngwabi _______

4. COURT OF APPEAL [choose 3 from each category] [√]

Ordained Ministers (Bafundisi) (choose 3)

Rev. Petros Nyoni Sibovu _____

Rev. Daniel Mbuyisa Sithobelweni _____

Rev. Japhta Simelane Zindwendweni _____

Rev. Gezephi Mndzebele Endlinilembi _____

Rev. Miriam Tsabedze Lavundlamanti _____

Laytie (Emalunga)

Mrs Sisana Khumalo Hlatsi _____

Lillian Thusi Nhlangano _____

Mr Alpheus Dlamini Nhlangano _____

Mr Mshayina Dlamini Endlinilembi _____

5. PENSION BOARD [vote YES or NO] use a tick [ √]

Rev. Lucky Gama Ngwabi Rev. Gcinaphi Dlamini Ntondozi Mrs Regina Radebe Hlatsi Mr Mandla Mdlovu Hlatsi

6. MEMOIRS [Choose 2 from each category]

Ministers (Belusi) (choose 2)

Rev. Miriam Tsabedze Lavundlamanti _____

Ps. Bheki Dlamini Nkanyezini _____

Rev. Jean Matsenjwa Ezindwendweni _____

NO YES

S


Laity (Emalunga) (Choose 2)

Mrs Pauline Dlamini Lebovu _____

Mrs Assiana Dlamini Nhlangano _____

Mr Zeblon Kunene Sibovu _____

7.

SANU BOARD MEMBERS [vote YES or NO]

Rev. Simon Radebe (elder) Hlatsi Mrs Assiana Dlamini (lay) Nhlangano

8. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY JOURNAL [choose 3] USE a tick [ √]

Ps. Daniel Dlamini Mgazini ____

Ps. Sifiso Dlamini Kholwane ____

Mfanasibili Dlamini Endlinilembi ____

Mrs Thobile Dlamini Nhlangano ____

Mrs Virginia Hlophe Hlatsi ____

9. DISTRICT EVANGELISM DIRECTOR [choose 1]

Ps. Vusigama Dlamini Ndubazi ____

Ps. Mduduzi Dlamini Khiza ____

Rev. Sibongile Hlandze Mkhuhlwini ____

10. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY CATERING [vote YES or NO]

Mrs Gabsile Ncongwane (DS’s Spouse) Mrs Cynthia Myeni Mahosha Mrs Tengetile Dlamini Nsubane Mrs Tholakele Gama Ngwabi Mrs Celiwe Mabuza Ntondozi Mr Kuseni Dlamini Nhlangano Ps. Vusigama Dlamini Ndubazi

11. AUDITORS [vote YES or NO]

Miss. Siphiwe Radebe Hlatsi Mrs Nokuhtula Dlamini Ndubazi Miss. Makhosazana Maseko Ntondozi

NO YES

NO YES

NO YES


12. STATISTICAL [choose 1]

Rev. Lucky Gama Ngwabi ____ Rev. Magolide Maziya Nhlangano ____

13. GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATE [choose 1]

The one who will be number 2 will be an alternate Mr Mandla Mndlovu Hlatsi ____

Mr Hilton Vilane Sibovu ____

Mrs Assiana Dlamini Nhlangano ____

District Superintendent (alternate) choose 1

Rev: Japhter Simelane ______

Rev: Simon Radebe ______

7. SANU BOARD OF GOVERNORS:

Mr. Elias Ndwandwe. (Chairman of the Board) The board was introduced by the GS stating that it was just an

informative report. Mr Ndwandwe stated that there are three faculties at

SANU (faculty of Theology, faculty of Education and faculty of Health)

The work of the faculties is in the context of Christianity guided by the

Nazarene manual.

What is happening at SANU:

2014 activity soil cutting

Renovation of lab in the health department and government

was representative

Making Manzini campus good

Three quantum’s which are used for TB, HIV/AIDS

programmes

Student enrolment has increased from 6% to 17%

Staff development others have done Masters and PHD


Vice chancellor ( assessment and survey for VC - should be

promoted )

Most funds for SANU are provided by Swazi government

SANU is in category A

Tuition –The Education and Health Departments are sponsored by

government and the Theology Department no sponsor form government.

Curriculum is being reviewed from time to time to meet needs of

Swaziland.

Farm- the SANU farm is being used by the squatters but Swazi

government is trying means to sort out the problem

Communication – All communication issues should be directed to the

Registrar to send it further.

Church members should communicate with SANU

Word of Appreciation- SANU appreciates assistance from government,

church and everybody.

8. OTHER REPORTS

Under this category different reports were presented to the assembly. The

following reports were presented

Pastors reports

Finance report

Members who have died, moved and retired from the district

PASTORS REPORTS

GS requested the church pastors to present reports on the church progress

each pastor is leading. The following pastors presented their reports.


1. Mrs Regina Radebe; Kwendzeni Church Of the Nazarene

They have fenced for the church

Ten members have joined the church

The church hope for the best

2. Rev. Sibongile Hlanze: Mkhuhlwini Church of the Nazarene

The church wants to build a house for the pastor.

Twelve members have joined the church.

3. Rev. Jean Matsenjwa : Zindwendweni Church of the Nazarene

There is great improvement, they have fenced the church

Pastor’s house needs renovation and they are working on that.

The church has managed to open a Bank account.

4. Rev. Gezephi: Ndlinilembi Church of the Nazarene

They wish to build a church,

They have fenced the church area.

5. Rev. Busisiwe Dlamini: Gege Church of the Nazarene

They have wired the Pastor’s house

They need prayer for spiritual growth for the people

6. Mr Vincent: Mgwenya Church of the Nazarene

They have got the place from the chief where they can build a church

They really want to build a church

7. Rev. Radebe: Hlatsi Church of the Nazarene

They have fenced the church area

They are in the process of building the church.

Problems encountered, the pastor lost his mother and it affected the

work.

New members are joining

The pastor has the responsibility of preaching at the police station and

four schools around Hlatikhulu

8. Pastor Sifiso Dlamini: Kholwano Church of the Nazarene

Pastor needs prayer to grow and be understood as he preaches


9. Pastor Mduduzi Dlamini: Khiza Church of the Nazarene

The church had a target of winning 30 people into the church but only

managed to get 20. They are also planning to build a pastors house

10. Pastor Jabulani Nhlabatsi: Lavumisa Church of the Nazarene

Projects are successful

They preach in the clinic and police and boarder workers

Problems they have encountered are

That people are running away from the church

Pastor’s house complete

Need prayer for that area

11. Rev. Petros Nyoni : Sibovu Church of the Nazarene

Budgets are done and submitted on time every month

Youth attend meetings but adults fail

12. Rev. Magolide Maziya: Nhlangano church of the Nazarene

Church is growing

The church wants to start a preaching point at Mahamba

13. Rev. Daniel Mbuyisa : Sithobelweni Church of the Nazarene

Social welfare of the general church

Fully support and submit reports on time

Sundays – children cook food for other children who are needy

SANU assists in making home visits

14. Rev Miriam Tsabedze : Lavundlamanti Church of the Nazarene

There were no males and recently there are more males joining the

church.

Church needs prayer.

15. Rev. Gcinaphi Dlamini: Ntondozi church of the Nazarene

There is growth in the church

The church has built 4 classes and roofed them. They are now

plastering.

Willard’s family help the church in many ways,


Church needs prayer.

16. Rev. Thembekile Gama: Maduluni the Church of the Nazarene

There is a school KaMhlaba church of the Nazarene

Prayer needed for the church, church wants to build church and bricks

are being prepared

Area fenced, no gate yet

Church to reach other people in the community

Target was 20 members but managed to recruit 2 people.

Church wants to start a preaching point at Edulini community

17. Rev. Lucy Gama: Kungwabi

Church has good relationship with pastor

The church has built 4 classes an office and a kitchen

Problem is that the chiefdom wants to take the place for the church

and the church has tried to fence the church.

18. Rev. Shisa: Makhosini Church of the Nazarene

4 church members have died last year

5 members have joined

Church needs prayer desperately

19. Rev. Japhter Simelane: Retired.

Church needs prayer

20. Pastor Bhekie Dlamini: Nkanyezini Church of the Nazarene

The wish to win the souls of people

Friday prayer for people and structures and challenges in the

community and church

21. Pastor Daniel Dlamini: Mgazini Church of the Nazarene

Last year there was no structure

This year there is a beautiful church at Mgazini

The is slow growth but hope for improvement

Church needs house for Pastor


22. PT. NomfundoSihlongonyane: Ndzevane Church of the Nazarene

There is growth in 2014/ 2015

8 people shall soon join the church

There are project in the area SWADE water project

New members join the church even young ones

3 church members have joined SANU

23. PT. Vusigama Dlamini: Ndubazi Church of the Nazarene

9 people have joined the church

Youth are involved in activities such as community projects and

positive results are seen

24. PT. Vuma Nxumalo: Kaphunga Church of the Nazarene

The church target is to win the people in the community

GS Comments

The GS thanked Pastors and all reporting chairs for the reports and those who did not get a

chance to report, and the student pastors for their presents in the assembly. The GS reminded

the assembly to pray for the Churches in the various areas in the region.

FINANCE COMMITTE REPORT

Mrs Flora Dlamini presented the report

The 2015 to 2016 budget was presented to the assembly. The report was

presented, seconded and adopted by the assembly.

Advice by the GS was that the report should show where money came from and

what it shall be used for so that it is clearly and easy to follow and understand.

(Appendix attached)


MINISTERS CONFIRMED TRANSFERRED OR REMOVED

FROM/TO SOUTH DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

1. Isaiah S. Dlamini has retired ( Swaziland East District)

2. Sabbath Dlamini removed (Swaziland North)

3. Samuel Dlamini late (Swaziland South)

4. David S Mamba resigned (Swaziland North – No longer a Nazarene has

started his own Ministry)

5. Gedeon Mnisi late (Swaziland South)

6. Constance Mlotsa late (Swaziland Central)

7. Simon Mahlalela Retired (Swaziland South – Has returned to Swaziland

Central)

Ministers who have been removed from South Swaziland District

1. Rev.Enoch Gwebu (Swaziland South District has moved to Swaziland

East District)

2. Rev. John Magagula (Swaziland south District has moved to Swaziland

Central)

3. Rev. Gabsile Shoba (Swaziland South District has moved to Republic of

South Africa)

4. Rev. Oscar Shoba (Swaziland South District has moved to Republic of

South Africa)

Ministers who have been transferred to Swaziland South District

1. Rev.Sipho Ncongwane DS has transferred from North District to South

District

2. Rev. Petros Nyoni has transferred from North District to South District

3. Rev. Magolide Maziya has transferred from East District to South District

4. Rev. Jean Matsenjwa has transferred from East District to South District


This report was accepted and adopted by the assembly.

Observations and comments

Assembly wanted to know why this report was important. The GS in responding

to this question pointed out that once the pastors are ordained they are listed in

the world general secretary’s books. The district is responsible for their

ordination and they are listed where they were ordained. Then the ordinated

pastors should be transferred and be recommended by the district. GS pointed

out that in the past a lot were not done well and some pastors have passed on

but they still reflect as active. Thus the district should communicate to the

General Secretary that is why we have to correct the registration of pastors in

proper positions.

Phase 4

ELLECTION RESULTS

ELLECTIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

SWAZILAND SOUTH DISTRICT BOARDS NOMINATING REPORT

2015

BELOW IS A LIST OF THE PEOPLE WHO WERE ELLECTED

1. MINISTRIES CREDENTIALS (5 ELDERS)

Rev. Gezephi Mndzebele Endlinilembi 96√ votes

Rev .Petros Nyoni Sibovu 84√

Rev. Magolide Maziya Nhlangano 83√

Rev. Gcinaphi Dlamini Ntontozi 73√

Rev, Shisa Dlamini Makhosini 68√

2. MINISTRIES STUDY BOARD yes no


Rev. Lucky Gama Ngwabi

Rev. Simon Radebe Hlatsi

Rev. Sibongile Hlandze Mkhuhlwini

91 4

3. FINANCE BOARD

Assigned Ministers

Daniel Dlamini Mgazini 94√

Sifiso Dlamini Kholwane 83√

Mduduzi Dlamini Khiza 66√

Laytie (Emalunga)

Peter Dlamini Nhlangano 74√

Sonboy Kunene Ngwabi 69√

Mandla Mndlovu Hlatsi 66√

4. COURT OF APPEAL

Ordained Ministers (Bafundisi)

REV. Japhter Simelane Zindwendweni 74√

Rev. Gezephi Mndzebele Endlinilembi 64√

Rev. Daniel Mbuyisa Sithobelweni 62√

Laytie (Emalunga)

Mr Alpheus Dlamini Nhlangano 86√

Mr Mshayina Dlamini Endlinilembi 75√

Mrs Sisana Dlamini Hlatsi 72√

5. PENSION BOARD yes No

Rev, Lucky Gama Ngwabi

Rev, Gcinaphi Dlamini Ntontozi

Rev, Regina Radebe Hlatsi

Rev, Mandla Mdlovu Hlatsi

94 5

6. MEMOIRS ( SILILO)

Ministers (Belusi)

Rev, Bheki Dlamini Nkanyezini 71√

Rev, Miriam Tsabedze Lavundlamanti 68√

Laytie (Emalunga)

Mrs Assiana Dlamini (lay) Nhlangano 73√

Mr Zeblon Kunene Sibovu 62√

4 91√

94√ 5


7. SANU BOARD MEMBERS yes No

Rev, Simon Radebe (elder) Hlatsi

Mrs Assiana Dlamini Nhlangano

8. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY JOURNAL

Mfanasibili Dlamini Endlinilembi 80√

Ps, Sifiso Dlamini Kholwane 66√

Ps, Daniel Dlamini Mgazini 65√

9. DISTRICT EVANGELISM DIRECTOR

Ps Vusigama Dlamini 37√

10. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY CATERING yes No

Mrs Gabsile Ncongwane (DS spouse)

Mrs Cynthia Myeni Mahosha

Mrs Tengetile Kunene Nsubane

Mrs Tholakele Gama Ngwabi

Mrs Celiwe Mabuza Ntontozi

Mr Kuseni Dlamini Nhlangano

Ps, Vusigama Dlamini Ndubazi

92 5

3spoiled

11. AUDITORS yes No

Miss Siphiwe Radebe Hlatsi

Mrs Nokuhtula Dlamini Ndubazi

Miss Makhosazana Maseko Ntondozi

90 8

2 spoiled

12. STATISTICAL

Rev, Lucky Gama Ngwabi 58√

13. GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATEE

89 7

90 8

92 5


Mrs Assiana Dlamini Nhlangano 37√

14. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT (ALTERNATE)

Reverend Radebe Hlatsi 42√

At the end of the elections the GS asked the assembly to pray for the newly elected officers

representing the District so that they can perform their duties effectively and efficiently.

AFRICA REGION DIRECTOR’s PRESENTATION

GS introduced the Africa Region Director Dr Filimao Chambo to the assembly

Dr Filimao introduced himself further to the assembly and he pointed out that

the district is improving pointing out that the DS report was wonderful and all

the churches in the district are working hard to meet the requirements of the

church of the Nazarene. Dr Filimao pointed out that prayer is the key and that

the mandate to pray is very powerful and should consult to regional directors.

He stated that the development of the church is greatly appreciated but what we

should know is that we should not think that we have done it, “NO” there are

still a lot of people out there and thus we should continue to have the burden for

the lost souls. If we miss that we shall loose God. What we need to do, is to pass

the message on. “There are lost souls out there”.

He then talked about the vision 2020 for the church. He stated that we should all

work for vision 2020 reach out to the next village, everywhere and proclaim the

word of God. the vision for DS is from 2015 t 2017 which involves increase in

membership, structures, helping people, building a good relationship with God,

disciples and church attendance. Dr Chambo pointed out he was pleased to see

the region working towards vision 2020. To achieve the 2020 vision people

should have faith (faith projection) then all shall come from prayer, fasting and

seeking God’s guidance all the time. He further stated that we should believe in

100% growth at least 1 person per year or more. We still have a challenge of


recruiting people into church; there are still a lot of people who are not

Christians. As Christians we should just pray for 5 people, pastors should help

other pastors, churches should develop other churches. He stressed that we

should not be happy when there are people who do not know God. As children

of God we should go to North Africa where it is risky, we have to reach out

those who do not know Jesus.

Dr Chambo then stresses again on the issue of prayer pointing out that

Christians should reach everyone there in the village or town. Quality time

should be spent with the God and pray to be tools to be used to reach people out

there. Assembly was urged to pray, reach the unreachable and be very much

committed in God’s work.

Comments and Observations were that God has great potential to Swaziland

only if we are faithful.

SWAZILAND SOUTH DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE

NAZARENE PARTNERSHIP WITH BETHANY FIRST

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE.

$ 5,000.00 (US) GIFT for Purchasing Tent.

DS presented a letter from Bethany First church of Nazarene dated 10 /10/2015

to the Swaziland south district. The letter stated a lot of things; the map that was

provided by the DS indicated a great need towards moving the tent to where

new churches shall be started. The Bethany First church of Nazarene donated

£5000 (US) towards the project and it is hoped that the tent shall be of great

help.

Greetings were passed on to the assembly by Rev Rick Harvey Senior pastor of

Bethany First church of Nazarene.


The Ds thanked all family friends and urged pastors to please pass the message

to their churches. DS stated that evangelism director- 4 zones with committees

are in place.

SPECIAL THANKS; (MRS. Sisana KHumalo)

Special thanks were done by Mrs Sisana Khumalo from Hlatsi on behalf of the

assembly.

The Assembly Guest were presented with gifts in appreciation for the work

done, just to say thank you for their commitment and dedication to God’s work.

(Dr. Eugenio Duarte – GS; Dr. Filimao Chambo – RD; and Dr. Mashangu

Maluleka – ASFSC. And the Willard Family)

The GS in response of appreciation to the gifts, asked the Assembly to say:

(Ngcwele, Ngcwele, and Ngcwele) = holy holy holy, meaning Thank

you.

Closure: In a word of prayer by Rev. Ron Willard (Onside Coordinator –

Swaziland)

Time: 15:55 pm

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Special Lunch was then served to all assembly


Documents

Swaziland South 2016.pdf