National Day of Prayer and Fasting - 18th October 2018

Bread of Life Church family joins the nation in Praying and Fasting for the Great Nation of Zambia on Thursday 18th October 2018. The theme for this year's prayers is, 'Facing the future as a reconciled and prosperous nation under God's guidance - 2 Corinthians 5:19-21.' Transport to the National House of Prayer site will be provided by the church, buses starts off from the Blessing Centre at 08:30hrs. God bless mother Zambia.

First Lady Madam Esther Lungu worships at Nchelenge Bread of Life Church on Women's Sunday.

First Lady Madam Esther Lungu took some time off her busy schedule and worshipped at Nchelenge Bread of Life Church on Sunday 14th October 2018. In her remarks the First Lady appreciated the fact that she was blessed with both the excellent hospitality, the worship and the word of God that was preached. She also added and said she was so overwelmed with God's presence in the house. Furthermore, she acknowledged the Lord for leading their steps into Bread Of Life Church International - Nchelenge and that she wondered why she felt so much at home. She greatly acknowledged the grace and work of our Father in the Lord Bishop Joe Imakando. She mentioned that she's been following him through his work in the country and beyond; and also through his popular television program on ZNBC - The Hour of Blessing. She further appreciated and honoured his great sacrifice and work for mother Zambia and summarised with a proclamation of blessing upon his life, family and church. Bread of Life Nchelenge Resident Pastor Prince Blessings Banda mentioned that it was a great joy, honour and privilege for the Nchelenge Bread of Life Church to host the mother of this great nation of Zambia. He later preached message entitled: "taking over through victory" and God's power and glory was evident .The resident Pastor thanked the First Lady for visiting the church. The first lady who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for Luapula Province and other top district leaders was on a tour of Luapula Province to check on programs of educating and empowering both the girl child and the women.

40TH ANNIVERSARY IN MINISTRY AND MARRIAGE - BISHOP JOE AND REVEREND BERNADETTE IMAKANDO.

Bread of Life Church International, the Zambian Government, clergy, family members and well wishers celebrated Bishop Joe and Reverend Bernadette Imakando’s 40 years in ministry and marriage at Hotel Intercontinental on the 7th of October, 2018. In attendance during the awesome celebrations was Honorable Reverand Godfridah Sumaili Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs, Guest of honor Bishop Edgar N’gambi of Praise Christian Centre, Bread of Life Church Council of Elders, Reverends, pastors, family members. Speaking on behalf of Bread of Life Church, Chief Elder Banda, quoted an African Writer Chinua Chebe “A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food in their own homes. When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so.” The elder stated that bishop has always been in the battlefront. The pride of every child lies in the stability on the family they come from, that is one of many good reasons we have all come to rejoice in the 40 years of consistent ministry and good marriage. As a church, we have witnessed the good leadership, prayer, the word of God, family values, community values and pledge allegiance to the leadership of Bread of life Church headed by Bishop Imakando. And council of elder and resident pastor for Ndola Bread of Life branch church Reverend George Chanda, appreciated Bishop Joe Imakando for making ministry easy and for being a role model due to consistency in ministry and marriage to his wife Reverend Bernadette Imakando. The guest of honour Presiding Bishop for Praise Christian Centre, Bishop Edgar N’gambi also mentioned that Bishop Imakando has been consistent in prayer and the study of God’s word. Bishop N’gambi stated that, ‘marriage is the most attacked institution, the reminder therefore is never to follow wrong things about marriage’. As a Christian never think of divorce, God Should give us grace to love each other in marriage. What has kept Bishop Imakando and Reverend Bernadette is commitment to serving God. Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili appreciated the Bishop for making ministry easier to follow. Bishop Joe Imakando’s ministry started in 1978, the same year he married Bernadette. Bishop Imakando mentioned that it is not his work but God’s work, the Lord always directs the work. The Bishop also acknowledged the Holy Spirit as the senior pastor. One of the key things is to have a vision and implement it. As of marriage, Bishop Imakando, stated that marriage encounters challenges but according to Philippians 1:6, ‘being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ’. A marriage which is begun in God will be seen through whether in good or challenging times. God’s grace is always sufficient. And Reverend Imakando appreciated her husband Bishop Imakando, the family, the church for the prayers and for the faithfulness of God. Towards the end of the celebration, a cake was cut and photos taken with Bishop and Reverend Imakando

What a Prophetic 2018 Word Explosion Conference

The 2018 Word Explosion Conference attracted thousands of delegates across the nation of Zambia and beyond from 31^st August to 4^th September 2018.

The theme for the conference was dubbed, ‘Destined to Take Over’ – in relationships, ministry, business and education.

Bishop Joe Imakando hosted the well attended annual conference at the Blessing Centre in Emmasdale with guest speakers Bishop Tudor Bismark, Bishop Archibald Cole Apostle Enock Sitima, Reverend Blankson and the local Bread of Life pastors such as Reverend Peter Lungu and Reverend Samson Thole.  And the guest gospel artist was James Okon.

During the conference, workshops were tailored to meet the exact needs of the people. Workshops included the Youth, Girl Child, Music (Praise Team), Professionals, Missions, Men and women respectively.

And on Sunday 2^nd September 2018 was a very memorable occasion as Bread of Life Church International celebrated the 40^th Anniversary in ministry for Presiding Bishop, Bishop Joe Imakando. The celebrations took place the Blessing Centre in Emmasdale, Lusaka.

The attendance was overwhelming as thousands both young and old, men and women, the clergy and the Zambian government congratulated Bishop Imakando.

Others, also recognized Bishop Joe Imakando’s wife Reverend Bernadette Imakando for being such an unquestionable support to the bishop.

On behalf of his brothers and the entire Imakando family, Caleb Imakando, Bishop Joe Imakando first born son also appreciated their dad for being available to them despite his busy schedules and  providing for them.  

In attendance was minister of Justice, honourable Given Lubinda, Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs honourable Godfridah Sumaili, Apostle Enock Sitima, Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) Executive Director Reverend Pukuta Mwanza, Bishops, Bread of Life Chief Elder H. Banda, Council of Elders, Reverends, pastors and distinguished invited guests.

Many organizations, Christian mother bodies, the clergy, individuals have testified about Bishop Joe Imakando’s consistency, simplicity, good leadership, wisdom a fatherly heart and a good number of virtues.

Speaking during Bishop Imakando’s 40 year celebrations, honourable minister of Justice Given Lubinda alluded to the fact that Bishop Imakando has been outstanding, a source of hope and inspiration, a selfless leader and servant of God who has relentlessly dedicated his life to serving God in this nation and beyond.

And Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) Executive Director Reverend Pukuta Mwanza spoke on the fact that, 'Bishop Joe Imakando is focused in the calling, dedicated in the service and has been consistent on emphasizing the scripture, uncompromising in character, preaching with clarity and rare wisdom, depicting personal relationship with the Lord.

Bishop Imakando has shown simplicity to everyone which is an attribute of servant hood. He teaches what is right in terms of doctrine also through a widely watched television programme called the Hour of Blessing. The programme reaches everyone who have testified of prospered job, restored marriages, souls being saved and businesses growing, all this is on the teachings of the cross. People do not need to go far because the bishop is around to learn from.'

Bread of Life Church Chief Elder on behalf of Bread of Life church family, Elder Banda, stated that Bishop Joe Imakando is a man of Integrity who willingly accepted the call of God. The chief elder mentioned that despite the 40years not being rosy, as he had to sacrifice personal comfort for the sake of the vision, the bishop kept having faith in God.

The 2018 Word Explosion Conference ended on the 4th of September with thousands of delegates testifying of the goodness of the Lord.

The following were the message titles preached during the just ended 2018 Word Explosion Conference:

• A night before your season of taking over-Reverend Peter Lungu
• A Season of Divine Visitation-Bishop Joe Imakando
• Breaking through into harvest collection [07 00hrs]-Apostle Enock Sitima
• Change that changes you-Apostle Enock Stima
• Dealing with serpentine spirit for taking over [Part2]-Archibald Cole
• Dealing with serpentine spirit for taking over-Archibald Cole
• It's Your turn-Bishop Tudor Bismak
• Money Management-Bishop Tudor
• Professional-workshop
• Stretch-Bishop Tudor Bismak
• Taking Over by Choice-Reverend Samson Thole
• Taking over by operating in immortal realm-Bishop Archibald Cole
• The Art & the science of vision-Bishop Tudor Bismak
• The law of Expression-Apostle Enock Sitima
• What happens When God Visits-Reverend Oral Reverend Blankson

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2018 Word Explosion Conference - STRETCH

WORD EXPLOSION 2018 Day 4

Evening Session #STRETCH Bishop Tudor Bismarck Zechariah 4:6 - 10

The Bible is a very important book because it is the only book that reveals to us who Jesus is.

John 1:1 shows us that Jesus' heavenly name is the Word. His earthly name is Jesus. If you are please God you have to submit to the pattern that Jesus set. We must be transformed into Jesus' character, example and glory. This begins through repentance.

Galatians 5:16-21, shows us that the works of the flesh must be removed. Transgression is crossing over the line that God has set. An iniquity is a generational kind of sin that runs from one generation to another. Sometimes iniquities can haunt even pastors, if the word does not grow in them.

It is one thing to grow in knowing the word but it is another thing to have the word grow in you.

When we talk of celebrating 40 years of ministry, it is the combination growth in so many areas.

The book of Zechariah has 5 partitions. #The introduction - the challenge to build the House of the LORD. #Night Visions - I pray that God gives you night visions, visions brighter than visions of the day. #The Interlude of Spiritual Renewal #Yahweh's Spiritual Arrival #Establishing Yahweh's Spiritual Arrival.

Isaiah 44:12. Do you know what it takes to keep the fire burning. A leader cannot afford a moment to take a break or to faint. It is time for engagement. It is time for unity. It is time for putting our minds together.

1 Samuel 13:19 - 20. It is a hard thing in the church of Africa to take over, yet we shall push. The African church is a dangerously praying church. But we also need STRATEGY to take us to the next level.

Revival is coming not only in church attendance and church activity - we are stretching to another level. We are taking the palaces, we are taking the market places, we taking the universities, we are taking over. GOD WILL STRETCH US!

Write up  by Pastor J. Ntuntu - Kalulushi Bread of Life Church