Africa-Press – Botswana. The role of the church is crucial for the country to realise Vision 2036 pillars, says Chobe Member of Parliament Mr Machana Shamukuni.
Speaking at the official opening of the Seventh Day Adventist Church northern camp meeting for Maun, Chobe and Okavango region in Shakawe on Wednesday, Mr Shamukuni noted that the Vision could only be realised if the country upheld Godly values.
He said since Vision 2036 strived for a Botswana that is morally upright and tolerant, where people respect each other regardless of gender, religion and ethnic group, it was important for the church to play its assigned role of bringing hope and tolerance to the society.
He therefore emphasised that the church would always be critical as faith was the foundation upon which society’s morals and ethical standards were built for social development.
Mr Shamukuni noted that Botswana’s national principles of Botho, Unity, Self-reliance, Development and Democracy were embedded on faith as Botswana was highly influenced by Christianity.
The SDA church, he said had contributed immensely to the country by raising morally upright leaders through its educational institutions in the country.
“I am informed that the church is currently running pre-schools, primary and secondary schools in the country and that an adventist primary school will soon open in Maun,” he said.
Mr Shamukuni also recognised the contribution of the SDA church in the medical field in the country by establishing and running some health facilities.
In his remarks, the SDA North conference president Pastor Bosenakitso Chabale said that the church’s annual camp meeting was incepted as time to reflect, renew and restore spirituality and fellowship as well as evangelism.
Pastor Chabale said the camp meeting was attended by the young and old to train children in different areas of life.
He said the SDA worked closely with the government to uphold law and justice.
In his welcome remarks, Shakawe Kgosi Mutemo Mbambo said his village was blessed to host the camp meeting.
Kgosi Mbambo said that the village had challenges of substance abuse among children and hoped the camp meeting would leave a spiritually renewed community.
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