Bishop suspends church offerings over Malawi economic turmoil
Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Karonga Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church has stopped the laity from contributing to church projects in “paper Sunday” to allow them utilise the little cash they have to buy food in their homes.
Bishop Martin Mtumbuka made the announcement on Saturday February 27 during the launch of the diocese’s strategic plan for the coming five years held at St Mary’s Parish in the district.
He said the Catholic church has a great role to play on social economic development in tackling the issues pertaining to food security, education, health, justice and peace.
He said: “Poor Malawians are hit hard by hunger and that is why I thought it wise to suspend until March all fundraising events where people are expected to contribute more money than they do on a normal Sunday.
“Affected contributions include paper Sundays and mobilisation of funds for construction and rehabilitation of churches and other things of that nature. We hope people know what they need most and they will use the savings to overcome the prevailing food shortage.”
He added:”I think it would not be right for me just to target how people are being treated. I think the most important thing is to say that we are deeply saddened by the situation our people are going through,” he said.
He said the looming hunger that has severely hit almost all parts of the country, the diocese has decided to ask its members to stop giving tithe, paper Sunday offerings and other major collections members of the congregation give to the church while at home they have no food.
“We have suspended all major activities of contributions from our Christians until further notice but we are very saddened by the situation and we really hope that the solution will be found.
“ As a church we are very disappointed and concerned with the way people are suffering.”
We don’t give because we have, but we obey.
IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN YOU WOULD NOT ABOLISH TITHE BUT IF YOU ARE A RELIGEOUS GUY GO AHEAD. PLEASE PAY YOUR TITHE GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH, READ MALAKI 3 ON TITHE VERY CAREFULY LET THE SPIRIT LEAD YOU
Yes! I see greedy pastors reverends using the bilble as if they ate real.Can God mo smile at this?Oh me!This world is flooded with hypocrites who eat in plenty from the slimming poor followed in the name tubes.If God stopped Abraham form sacrifing Isaac, and he himself aoofeted a lamis this not the same as saying God provides?aDoes he have to provide through one.doorway only and theta like this one thrufh the man of God?b,
Abwana Victor sukulu ndiyofunika kwambiri bcoz imakuphunzitsa kutsutsa mwanzeru koma apa comment yanu ndiyochititsa manyazi.Kodi a teacher ako anakuphunzitsa choncho? ur level of understanding things is below standard.Anyway without anthu ngati inu oganiza choncho,ndiye kuti silingakhale dziko lokoma.Next time think beyond that.
To Victor, I don’t know if you are a catholic or christian because you even fail to differentiate between tithes (chakhumi) and the offerings on paper sundays and other fund raising activities for construction projects. Read the article properly before commenting please, where did the Bishop say about tithes in that article. Your quoting of Bible verses doesn’t even impress me because anybody can do that. Read Luke 4 verses 1 to 13 when satan tempted Jesus he was also quoting Bible verses. Let’s save embarrassment by not commenting on something we don’t understand. No ill feelings please but it’s just a free advice. Thanks Brother.
What a mistake Bishop? How can u repeal the commandment given by the sovereign God, the I AM THAT I AM?
I am 100% sure that the Prophecy which says “in the last days, satan will deceive even the elect” has come to pass. The Bishop has been deceived. Devil is using him to mislead people. Remember “I am the almighty God, I change not”
In fact, God authored the covenant of Tithing and giving offering for the blessing of His people. God spelled a blessing on Abraham, but Abraham could not operate in the BLESSING OF THE LORD until he paid tithes of all to King of Salem–Malchizedeck who was the high priest ordained to collect tithes (Genesis 14:18).
God blessed Abraham but he didn’t know the extent of his blessing until he met with Melchizedeck and gave the tithe of all. Maybe the Bishop has forgotten this scripture–Malachi 3:6-12
“For I am the LOrd, I change not; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed. Even form the days of your fathers you are gone away from mine ordinances(commandments), and have kept them not.
“return unto me and I will return unto you; says the LORD of hosts. But you said wherein shall we return? Will a man robe God? yet you have robbed me. But you say wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse; for you have robbed me, even this whole nation.
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse that there may be meat in my house and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy your fruit of the ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
“And all nations shall call you blessed; for you shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts”
MY Comment
1. paying tithes is a commandment of the LORD of hosts and no Pastor, even a Bishop has powers to stop people from doing the will of God even during economic crisis. God can not contradict Himself. God is not a man that He should lie. Only man lies, God does not!!!!
2. When you pay all your tithes, you enter into the BLESSING OF THE LORD which maketh rich and addeth no sorrow–Proverbs 10:22
3. Withholding your tithes makes God angry with you. He curses you with a curse. Do you see the difference here? Man curses but not with a curse. However God curses with a curse. The first curse that comes from God for not paying tithes is poverty or disease. So you pay tithes for God to bless you and make you rich or perfect your health? Yes, for the BLESSING OF THE LORD maketh rich and addeth no sorrow(eg sickness and disease)–Prov 10:22. When you don’t pay tithes, you become poor but sometimes you may not notice it Why? coz you can get money through staling but God says “cursed is the house of a thief.” So you have a choice to make here. The Bishop is saying stop paying tithes. In other words, he is saying start compounding your poverty. Yes, stop paying tithes and you will see how difficult your life will be.
4.When you pay tithes, God opens windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing. He says you can not have room enough to contain the blessing that comes with paying tithes. The choice is yours to do what God is saying or the lie your bishop is propagating.
5.When you pay tithes, God rebukes your devourers. These devourers could be sickness and diseases, poverty, armed robbery, accidents, untimely death, bad luck, stagnation, financial waste, etc
6. when you pay tithes God has promised that He will even protect the fruit of your ground. This is amazing. Imagine your maize in that piece of land being protected by God from termites, hailstorm, thieves, floods, weevils etc.
My Comment on Giving—–My anchor scripture is from 2corithians8:1-7″ for we want you to know bothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the Churches of Macedonia, for in severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty, have overflowed in wealth of generosity in their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means of their own accord.
1. You see in the above scripture that people in Macedonian Church were in severe test of affliction yet they were giving beyond their means. What a paradox that people in extreme poverty were giving beyond their means. The end result was what?– they overflowed in wealth of generosity. This clearly shows that you can walk your way to prosperity and overflow in wealth through giving. Is this true? yes, I am just repeating what God says in that scripture. “Let God be true and every man be a liar!
2.Be consistent in your giving and tithing> shortly, you will see the hand of God in your finances and life
God bless you.
*****Don’t be mislead by the Bishop. He is saying what he thinks and not what God says concerning tithes and church offering. I am bound to say that his thinking has been corrupted by what he sees and not what God says. Remember, if you are a Christian, you must walk by faith and not by sight. You must wake up every morning believing that “God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” because you are a tither and you give offerings and other givings as God commands********
Bonafide read the article well. its all about special offerings like paper sundays which are usually meant for developmental activities.
Would it please you to have paid church offering and you go back home with nothing to eat just because you cannot afford to buy ‘this expensive’ food? Not at all. The bishop is right
Ndipo Eklezia wanu sangathe kulakwa. Amen. It is Lenten Season, the Haves in the Diocese, Please do not forget to take Care of Needy and your Shepherds
NDIPO EKLEZIA WANU SANGATHE KULAKWA. AMEN
What a MISTAKE Bishop, How can you ask people to stop giving offerings to the Lord. Offering are not meant for you, are for God. You are bringing troubles to people instead of guiding them out of troubles. Offering is one way of saying ‘Thank you God’ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says “in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ.” In every problem we are going trough never stop saying thank you. Mr Bishop what you did is like taking people away from the hands of Almighty God. Do mix word of God with Politics Please.
Jesus is supposed to be God. God is supposed to be perfect.
When Jesus speaks, he should speak the truth.
Yet when we look at what Jesus says about prayer,
he is clearly lying.
If you would like additional proof, gather a million faithful believers together into a giant prayer circle. Have them all pray together in Jesus’ name that God cures every case of cancer on the planet tomorrow. Pray sincerely, knowing that when God answers this completely heartfelt, unselfish, non-materialistic prayer, it will glorify God and help millions of people in remarkable ways. Now, we certainly have two or more people gathered together, and they have asked in Jesus’ name, and we have not one but a million faithful believers who, by definition, have faith and believe. We have fulfilled every one of Jesus’ requirements.
Will Jesus answer the prayer now? Of course not. Your prayer will go unanswered, in direct defiance to Jesus’ promises in the Bible. In fact, if you pray for anything that is impossible, your prayer will always go unanswered.
If you are an intelligent, rational human being, all of the examples mentioned above show you that the God of the Bible is imaginary. The Bible clearly promises that God answers prayers. Yet when we pray, nothing happens. What Jesus says about prayer in the Bible clearly is not true. Therefore, one of two things must be happening:
God is imaginary.
God does exist, but he never answers prayers. Unfortunately, God is defined by the Bible to be a prayer-answering being. The contradiction between the reality of God and the definition of God proves that God is imaginary.
Better awa not ma fake prophets ieo azidya ndi kubela osauka…pls timipingo enanu emulate. ..
The Bishop is right. The problem is that some people are scared of the Bishop’s stand. God is not interested in material things but our heart. Total giving to God of our heart is enough offering. Additionally, God manifests Himself in human beings thus why He says” when you help a needy person, you have helped me”. We need to understand the bible properly as lack of understanding is a disease. I don’t see any problem if one has money, and decides offer help to God. Most of us like showing off our material possession before people and the church is not a fora for that. If you have money, the Bishop is asking all of us to join the church and help the poor and that to me is tithe. Some of us are politicians and think that the Bishop’s stand is compromising our political ambitions. Let us sober up. Paper Sunday is sometimes collected by having committee members walk around from door to door asking for money which is mockery as it is like forcing people who might not have money for food to contribute the little they have.
This is un biblical and un calked for. Tithe is planting a seed. If you do not tithe it is like saying let us not plant because there is no food. Mbewu sitikazinga Bishop let members give to God and they will be blessed. Unless if they give to you and not God then stop them. I oppose your move you want members to be cursed and not blessed. No no no
its not gud to argue issues on GOD. zinazi tingoziona..
God was not without wisdom when he said people should tithe. He knew such situations could still exist. But he still said, ” bring all the tithe…. ”. – malachi 3:10. So if God commanded it regardless of situation, who are you bishop to stop it??? *Are you trying to look more wise and generous than God??
Regardless of all hard time the poor widow was going through, Jesus did not stop her to give. Instead, He was pleased with what she did. He knew God would repay her with a blessing.
Elijah was fed by a starving widow too, and she received a blessing as a result.
The bishop here has shown lack of understanding of this principal of tithing. Tithing and any kind of giving doesnt benefit the receiver or God. It is the giver who gets the blessing.
Satan know how much blessing is in giving and tithing, no wonder he has gone to the church now to deceive the people and rob them of their blessings they would have gotten if they gave or tithed.
Dont listen to this bishop, he is wrong and misleading you.
May the bible alone be your guide, not this bishop…
No one shall appear before Me empty handed-says the LORD.
I think the Bishop is a genius leader. It is a surprise that the country leadership concedes that people are going through economic hardships but it is the time when they are introducing taxes to milk the already impoverished cows. While taxes are critical for the running for any government but they are too high for a poor Nyasa. Guys it is time we should bring Bishop Mtumbuka in the office of state presidency to bring sanity. Some of these guys making noise whether is governing or opposition dyera. They can’t run a country or fix the national economy. Mtumbuka woyeeee
Kumawerenga musanapange comment mwanva Bishop wanena monveka kwa a khristu aku Karonga. Sananene za chakhumi wanena za zinazi zongopekazi.
The writer of this article has misled many people because in the first paragraph, he has written that the Bishop has suspended Paper Sunday Collections while in the last but third paragraph, tithe, sunday paper offerings and other major collections. which is which? In my opinion, he has suspended Paper Sunday Offerings. May people from Karonga Diocese who were present during the church announcement tell us what the Bishop had said because I see the writer is not telling us the truth. We should not be emotional when commenting on this article because the Bishop has aligned with people who are suffering and knows exactly what they are going through. Being a member and being a Bishop are two different positions and we see things differently from the Bishop/Pastor.
Kodi ndalama ya paper Sunday imagwira ntchito yanji?
Inenso ku church kwanga musaperekenso ndalama ili yonse until the economy improves. After the economic stabilisation and improvement, I will demand 90% of your earnings before tax. I, for now, will bear with you my fellow members.
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Rev Kadawati was of this spirit at Saint Columba at one point he would suspend fundraising
May the Good Lord continue speaking to his pple like this one.akuti any contribution including tith– Mulungu Wamutumatu Ameneyo Pajatu Chamangidwa Pansi Pano Kumwambanso Zathekaso. Mulungu Siwosauka Akamva Njala Sadzatiuza Poti Iye Ndiwolemela. Am not a catholic but am insipered by this bishop.Glory To Jehova Shama, Jirre
Thanks for those countries who are donating maize to Malawi. BUT the maize is not for Admarc to sell to the people but to distribute to people. If Admarc is selling to people what about those who have no money to buy the maize, please share the maize with good will pleasep please I beg those who are involved.
Sanalakwe ayi kungoti simunamvetse chomwe anena. iwo aletsa ma paper Sunday yomwe ndizopanga anthu. pamene ma offerings ndizolembedwa mu bible izo zipitilira. chifukwa ndalama yavta. he is right coz zinazi ndi zopanga anthu kuti pakhale paper Sunday ena amati pastors basket, mumapeleka Zonse kwa mbusa osati kwa church. apa azibusa ena adyerra aphunzirepo kanthu
In the past when the Catholic Church was being introduced in Malawi not much emphasis was placed on tithing as they were being financed from abroad. Who knows may the Bishop knows that in the circumstanced his Diocese can survive up to the time the economy picks up. I am not sure if this is blanket ban. Why did David and his soldiers ate the bread at the temple when they were hungry? I support my Bishop.
This is a very good and welcome gesture the Church should be understanding osati ma chalichi enawa kufinya a christu kuti apereke ndalama amvekere chachikhumi nsennbe za maprojects za ana amasiye za ma widows etc. Koma ma projects osatha tikukuonanitu
Thats Bishop Mtumbuka i know…. so principled. For those who are against his philosophy, please understand that you are free to give to anyone or to any group of people or institution. What the Bishop is saying is that, as for his diocese, they can do with the little they have and that the members should redirect the money to other equally important needs. For sure some churches are fond of ripping off their members through the name of paper sundays. Who are the real benefactors of those funds? Is it God or some church pastors and reverends?
Misunderstanding at its best ,paper sunday sichakhumi but some sought of fund raising.If you don`t understand things,ask or keep your mouth closed
MARK THE BISHOPS WORD- IT SAYS PAPER SUNDAY
The church has just stated clearly here that it doesn’t steal from already stolen Malawians just likevma pente alerowa
Calling a spade by its name, or truth be told, zopereka zija goes into financing the church machinery which includes the activities of the church and feeding and clothing the clergy. In short that money doesn’t go to heaven, period! Now enanu, you’re condemning the Bishop’s actions as if each time the offerings are given, heaven opens up and swallows the money…, nooo! Now if you have problems with what he has done I advise that you go pick everything that you have and give to the church, if not to the poor… Mesa inu ndinu opereka kwambiri? And let’s see kuti mudya chani ndi February wake ameneyu
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This bishop is completel out of order as he does not understand not just the spiritual sense of tithing, but also the mathematics behind it.
If in economic expansion you earn 50,000; you pay 5000 as tithe. If in recession and your earnings drop to 30,000; you pay 3000 as tithe. Now, no one can and has ever determined the minimum level of income below which, tithing is suspended.
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This is where a man with senses come to realise that tithing today, is giving to men.
If you need to tithe, give to the poor, share your food with the hungry and the homeless, buy clothes for the naked or the ragged. God shall richly bless you.
Otherwise, if you want to enrich men in the guise of pastors or bishops or whatever they call themselves, this is what you are told – “We have seen that you are struggling, stop giving us money.”
This bishop is completel out of order.
If you want salvation, be more of a godly person and less of a religious person. Religion is giving tithe to pastors and being told to stop doing so, at times. Godliness is giving to the poor.
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Bishop you got it all wrong. The same people whom you say don’t have anything they have money for bear, cell phones, womanizing name them. Giving is not for the Church but for the Kingdom and the tithe is a response to obedience to God. You are denying the people their right to give for their own blessing. You are emotional ok this one.
So the catholic church can indeed “think to change times and laws of God” indeed. Sad choose ye wjom ye shall serve.
Bishop, you are very realistic! You are one in a billion pastors! You can not let the people suffer by believing that if the christians give away their last meals to the church, they will have plenty of food like the widow at Zareph who was blessed by Elijah. That was a miracle but not something which happens daily in our life.
The suspension is on things like papers sundays,whose collections are normally used for Church Project activities,and not tithe or Normal sunday collections as some are interpreting it…Big Up Bishop
Nowhere In The Bible is it Written that we should stop giving tithe when the going gets tough. We still have to give a proportion of the little we have, for we dont give to bishops, nor is it Church leaders’ call to make on whether to give or not, but God’s alone. People should pray and trust God for necessities so that they dont fail to honour the creater by failing to give. Shameful decision!
A Bishop awa penapake he is becoming a politician.Amafuna kutchuka.He thinks he will contest for presidency I think. I always judge his wisdom…… very controversial….. Those close to him, chonde muthandizeni munthu wa mulunguyi asanaonongeke, oro kusocheretsa anthu ake… I am very sad and ashamed at the same time as a Catholic, and coming from the North as well. Or is he trying to invent the Bible? Munthu amapereka yekha mwaufulu momwe akumvera mu mtima mwake. why is he taking the place of GOD? He is not spiritually grown. He has to read again the parable of that woman who gave her last coin to Jesus. Jesus did not refuse it. we give to be blessed.
Hahahhahahahaha… We dont give to bishops nor the church, rather we offer to God by His will. One offers by inward commitment to God and not by control of the clergy. Watch out.
The assumption here is that the church, in spite of it claim to rely on its membership, is rich and, therefore, getting from the poor is like abusing them, especially in these difficult times. However, it looks as if the bishop has misunderstood the whole concept of giving and the extent of suffering among the church’s membership. First of all the extent of suffering in the church is variegated as there are different statuses in the church. Second, even among the poorest, the concept of giving to God even from the very little they have is not only important but is also psychologically satisfying to every normal christian. Even in biblical times the poor were never exonerated from giving. In fact, even the sacrificial system allowed for people to give according to their status, eg, a dove if one does not have a ram or goat. Remember the poor widow who gave everything she had and was commended by Jesus? Giving in essence, even in adverse situations, is very important and is a precursor for giving even when one is in abundance. This directive by the bishop has the potential of killing, dumpening, maiming the spirit of giving both in the Catholic church and other churches in Malawi. It will be a difficult muratorium to lift, especially in a culture where giving is already a problem.
regards!
Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka woyeeee. Amene mwadana nazonu maso anu amadalila cha m’mbale etiii?? Akutitu Paper Sunday and major contributions
Viva our Bishop Mtumbuka and hope Mzuzu will also do the same as it is under him . Chaka chiweme a Bishop.
As a Catholic, one should understand that Sunday alter offerings and tithes (If you tithe at all) have not been suspended, so get to offer to God during the Mass or as a tithe. But if you want to see the negatives only do as it suits you!!!
bishop ure wrong the hand that give th receive more fm God yes Moses told people to stop giving because they gave more to the work of God for building temple of God .but this is hunger not building the temple of God so let them gv.they ‘ll be blessed.
THE SUSPENSION IS ON’ PAPER SUNDAYS’ AND ‘OTHER MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS’ – IT’S NOT ALL OFFERINGS THAT’VE BEEN SUSPENDED. IT’S LIKE SUSPENSION OF VAT ON EDIBLE FOODS (FLOUR, FISH, MEAT, VEGETABLES) ETC WHILST MAINTAINING IT ON LUXURIOUS ITEMS LIKE CARS, HI FI’S ETC. KWA ENANU KUTI MUMVI CHITSANSO CHABWINO MCHOTI KUSIYA/ KUCHEPESA KUGULA MOWA KUTI NDALAMA ZISAMALE PAKHOMO -TIPITILIZE KUTI KUTHETSA ZIBWENZI NKUMASAMALIRA MAYI/ BAMBO PAKHOMO – MWAMVA?? OH NAYIWALA- KUCHIOTSA MA PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORS ONSE NKUNGOSIYA MA CABINET MINISTERS, TITSINDIKE CHONCHO.
Thanks Steven as a catholic am at pains to accept that this came form one of my own bishops. This is political. ‘ we Offer our bread and wine to God as gives of love and brotherhood in Jesus name’ this has given wrong interpretation. I dont like it
Let the people give to the service of God for them to be blessed. We do not give because we have surpluses but to honour God. What the Bishop has ordered has no scriptual basis.
The Bishop has taken up God’s responsibility over His own created people, he thinks he is more just but more political. His sole responsibility is to teach members to persistently obey the Almighty and Omniscient God regardless of whatever circumstances members are going through. He is teaching them to sin, so he is a big sinner, should withdraw and repent. Shame
Do the people give because they are compelled or forced to do so? mesa amapereka kwa Yehova? so why suspending the offerings? kapenatu amapereka kwa iwowa eti? ndekuti iwo analowa mmalo mwa Yehova?? Nchifukwa chake amati ‘Vicar of Christ’? Sad precedent and uncalled for theology. Kaya musovenge macatholics’nu ife tidzakhala tikupereka kwa Yehova malinga ndi momwe akutidalitsira. simple and straight forward theology.
This is what we look for in the hearts of men of God. Ofcos it says “GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU”…. but what will it benefit the most high if He sees his people starving?? Im NOT a Catholic (Im a C.C.A.P member) but what this Bishop has done is worth a pat on his back. He knows how he wil finance God’s work. I like your style BISHOP!! Kip it up! God doesnt need our giving but we need to give so that we receive. THANKS BISHOP!
Let those who can afford to give – do so. Don’t generalise.Ena angolephererapo kulandira mdalitso.komanso zinthu zikadzayamba kuyenda bwino,mudzawauza kuti ayambenso kupereka?Let this be one’s choice.After all kupatsa kumatidalitsa than kulandira.Whether we have something or nothing to give,Jehova sees,Jehova knows – sitingamnamize,Siliva ndi Golidi zonse ndi zache.
If The Offerings Were Directed To The Bishop, Let The People Stop Giving, But if To God, Then The People Should Give What God Has Blessed Them With! I don’t Think There’s any Scriptual Reference To What The Bishop Says. God Commanded The Israelites while in the Desert To Bring their Offerings To Him. Why Not Us? Is he God?
Kkkkkkkkk koma yeah, Bible is been interpreted to suit man will based on personal agenda, anyway let’s be passionate to each other, God is love, let’s love one another.
God does not tell us not to give when we’re hungry. No body has completely nothing to give to God. In fact this is a proper time to give. This physically-wise-observation by the man of God is unscriptural. Mukufesa mbewu yovunda!! Pam’mawa pano mudzakhala inu nomwe odandaula kuti anthu sakupereka kwa Mulungu. Remember that lady in the Bible who had given all she had. Also that widow who given the final meal she had to the man of God, Elijah! Now, what are you saying? Muzimu umenewu ndiwomwe ukupangitsa anthu kumaweruza mipingo yachipente kuti anthu akupereka mopitiriza muyeso!!!! Pomwe God wants us to give irrespective of circumstances we’re going through. The only way for God to bless His people is through giving. Asiyeni ofuna apereke – omwe sanakonzeke asapereke. Osalemba Bible lina ayi!!!
Palibe nzeru apa. The church has a role to play. The tithed money is not for the Bishop or Church. It is for the Pastorship (Church welfare, widows and orphans) . a Inu mumatenga ngati ndizanu nchifukwa mukuti anthu asiye kupereka. Kodi tikasiya kupereka, Azimai ndi ana a masiye athandizika bwanji? Tsoka iwe ukudya za ana ndi amai a masiye. We the givers are not complaining coz we get blessings when we give.
Number 7 (Steve) listen or read again the article. Its paper sunday and other major contributions to the church osati zammbale za pa misa. Big up MAN.
The bishop has suspended giving on ‘paper sunday’ which i more of a fundraising for projects. If we understand free will offering, taithe, pledge etc is very different from paper sunday.
God does not take joy on the suffering of His children. This is in order I think. Read 2 Samuel in the Old testament on David and Nathanie
Our bishop, please also advise Northern region water board to reduce water tariffs during these times of hardships. instead they raise them so they can buy new vehicles for their families and build very poshy lodges for themselves. Why can’t they consider their clients during these times of hardships
Kikkkkkkkkk koma yaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mpaka kuletsa anthu kuchita chopeleka? Mukuona ngati mukuwathandiza? Kumeneko ndiko kupha wawa ndipo kikkkkk mwaphelatu kophelatu!!!!! anakudandaulilani kuti sazikwanitsa kupeleka? ndipo ndi angati anakuuzani zimenezowo? Nanga poti enawo amadalisika akapeleka kunyumba ya Mulungu ndiye
zitani pamenepo?
Man palibepo uzimu pamenepo ndithuuuu!!!!
Anthuwo akasauka ndinu mwanva?
We give offerings as a way worship n we do receive blessings when we give offerings,thats a big mistake mr bishop.
Ayi! Much as I respect Bishop Mtumbuka because of the wisdom you imparted to Dr. Mathews Mtumbuka, But I do not agree with your wisdom to suspend Tithing and Offering to God. No! This is not wisdom from God. Gods’ word has the highest integrity to the giver.
If indeed these people were taught to give to God that “Give, and it shall be given to you, good measure, pressed down and shaken together and running over shall men give unto your bosom. For with the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you!
This is Gods’ word! A Bishop mwatenga kuti ulamuliro woletsa Tithing and Offering to God?.
Yes, za projects letsani ngati za kwanira. King David did that but NOT Tithes and Offering.
Kapena Mulungu wanu walephera kukwanilitsa mawu ake? There are more rewards to those that give for Gods’ sake! Pray about the issue.
May the good Lord reveal to you His Will!
The Bishop must be reminded of the biblical concept of giving. He is completely blanks of the essence of giving. God gave his only son and today he has billions of sons and daughters, a woman who had her last food to eat with her son and die, gave food to a man of God and she never lack anything. Her food basket has food all the time. Christ Jesus said a widow gave more than any rich person because she gave the only peny she had. The time of great need is the time of giving if we are to survive. The Bishop must read again the Bible with spiritual guidance and he will understand that stopping his christians from giving is making them poorer and poorer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are robbing people of their blessings Bishop, people ought to give for them to be blessed despite their income. You need to consult GOD on this..
That’s a great mistake bishop. You are giving a bad impression that people give to men not God. We give to God and it’s not compulsory. Let those who can give give. Don’t be political
Will he share this brilliant idea to other bishops so that their followers be relieved of the many contributions they are made to do in the church?
This is a very wise and encouraging from the leadership of the church which has the welfare of the congregants at heart.
give shall given back to u good measure pressing down and running over zimayi wamasiye gave to jesus ,why us?
Let the people give or they may not be participating in the receiving part. Its a spiritual law
Bravo my former head teacher I have known you as a wise person for long
Thats not scriptural Bishop. The Bible says “Give and it shall be given unto you….” Nobody should appear before the Lord empty handed. Let the people give out of the little they have and God will bless them.