Seminary Day in the Copperbelt, Kitwe

On Sunday, 4 November the churches of the Copperbelt observed
"Seminary Day."
Staff and students travelled to 17 different churches for this special day.

Kitwe Central Baptist Church was the
headquarters for this emphasis.

 Executive Secretary of the Baptist Fellowship of Zambia, Rev. Luke Buleya
gives a word of encouragement to seminary student Issac Banda.

Dr. John McPherson, professor from the seminary visits with the
Chairman of BFZ, Golden Kyengupyengu.

Everyone enjoyed the fellowship with the churches of the
Copperbelt. The seminary is grateful for the love offerings
given to the support of the ministry of the Seminary.

Book Link Container Arrives!

In October the seminary received a container
from Book Link International.

Professor James Pack discovers some "treasures"
among the many boxes of books

Students and staff work together to unload the boxes.

Mrs. Songja Pack rejoices over clothing for children
that was a part of this shipment.

Laban and Victor handle the boxes with smiles
and gratitude in their hearts.

Dr. John McPherson and new teacher Chris Etheredge
serve as a part of the unloading team.

Student body chairman, Kennedy Hakobwa ponders
one of the many titles included.

Searching for sewing materials for the ladies' sewing class.



"Chicken Tracks" on Gingham (checked) material

Agness works on double cross stitches, straight stitches, and circles

Teacher, Mrs. Songja Pack learns the stitches in class.

Student Maureen adds stitches for a teacup and teapot.

Outline of teacup and teapot with doublecross stitches in yellow thread on dark red checks.

Guest teacher, Mary Thompson brings the pattern and other materials.

2012 Graduates Share Testimonies in Chapel



Lawrence Mwanza, 2012 graduate, prepares
to give his testimony in Chapel
.

Lawrence expresses appreciation to his wife for support.

Juma Banda relates how seminary has equipped him
to serve as a more effective pastor.

Webster Bwalya encourages the remaining students
to grow closer as a Christian community.



 Langford Phiri shares how special this community

at the seminary has been in his life.

 Langford testifies that he is a truly changed man

because of his seminary studies.

 Although her husband continues with degree studies Maureen Chongo

 is completing the Women's Programme.

Maureen proudly shares her testimony

in English a proficiency she has developed at the seminary.

Rosemary Mazyopa recollects her many challenges
and struggles as wife, mother, and seminary student. 
She thanks God for his sufficient grace.

Students and faculty are privileged to hear

from the graduates in their daily chapel times

Faith Chimfumpa, BTSZ Librarian marries David Chibanga



Woodlands Baptist Church, Saturday 22 September 2012



Rev. & Mrs. David Chibanga

Seminary pastorate at Ngungu Baptist



Worshiping in Ngungu Baptist Church served by seminary student, Davy Mukangasa



One of the choirs at Ngungu Baptist shares a song in the service.



Seminary student Lawrence Mwanza shares a special song with congregation.



BBS Graduation, Nyimba

Sunday, 23 September 2012--Central Baptist Church of Nyimba hosts the graduation of two Bible School Students.

Graduate, Jumbe Sakala, expresses appreciation for the training he has received.

Missionary, Kendall Helgren challenges the BBS students and graduates to minister in love.

Rev. Budula Mbewe, Bible school teacher serves as the worship leader for the graduation.

Principal of the Baptist Seminary, Rev. Ezron Musonda delivers the graduation sermon.

Family, friends, and well-wishers offer congratulations and gifts to the new graduates.

Jumbe Sakala and Greyson Lungu, new graduates of the Nyimba Baptist Bible School