We have recently been in touch via Facebook Messenger with the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia - one of our Companion Dioceses.

The Bishop, William (Bill) Mchombo and Fr. Edward Zimba, Dean of Msoro have responded and have welcomed renewed contact with us. They may feel a world away from us, but we are united by so many things.. and we can pray for each other. 

When asked what they would like us to pray for them, Bishop William Mchombo responded:

The main prayer point is for victims of floods in our Diocese. Most have lost their crops which were washed away in their fields. Water is contaminated in their Wells because of faecal matters from the pit latrines that overflowed. Continue praying for the preparations we are making to celebrate the silver jubilee of our Diocese; official opening of the (Bishop) John Osmers House, Diocesan Centre, which will house Diocesan offices while other rooms will be leased out to generate income for the Diocese; and also the celebration of 110 years of Christian service and witness of the Anglican Church in Zambia. All this will take place on 7th June, the consecration anniversary of the first Bishop of the Diocese, John Osmers, which coincidentally I share with him as his successor. The actual day is 8th June but this year it falls on Monday. We've therefore decided to bring it forward by a day. It'll be a great day of thanksgiving for me personally as I clock 17 years in Episcopal ministry. Pray also for our interventions in gender based violence, economic hardships of our people, and climate change.

Please pray for the people and clergy of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia, that God would move the mountains that hinder and continue to bring them joy, peace and hope.