In the University House at Livingstonia University, there is a cloth depicting a hundred years of achievements by Livingstonia Mission. These includes:
-The Gorodi Road (might have been derived from gold road - basing on the golden glass along the long winding road).
- The first Electric generator which used to provide electricity for the mission(Now defunct I am told - I am yet to visit the place).
- Own clean water supply (still working)
The place quite and beautiful. While going up the Gorodi Road you get rewarded with beautiful views at each bend that you forget its danger. It really requires an experienced drive to go up it.
The place quite and beautiful. While going up the Gorodi Road you get rewarded with beautiful views at each bend that you forget its danger. It really requires an experienced drive to go up it.
What caught my eye with interest on this cloth of achievements was Livingstone's Motto. It says "Beyond Borders I Will Try". It has been printed on some livingstonia synod cloths though shortened to "I will try". The interest comes in the light of the rungle that has been there with Livingstonia Synod establishing prayer houses in Nkhoma Synod's Region. While they have been alot of criticism, I myself thought against it, not that its bad but sister synods should not quarrel over this issue, it is really a reflection of what the missionary Dr David Livingstone had at heart in crossing borders to preach the word of God.
Nkhoma synod might not have been wrong to cross borders nor may have Livingstonia Synod. Nkhoma after its flock who have difficulties understanding the language in the north. While most malawians understand Chichewa not all malawians understand Tumbuka.
Livingstonia synod also after its flock who always have had difficulties being accepted in Nkhoma synod's prayer houses.
Yes, yes borders and regions, is it not worth learning what other people are doing? I would love after being a Nkhoma Synod service near me to once in while have a feel of worship as at home where I have grown up. Maybe Nkhoma synod can also learn from other regions.
Jesus said, Leave them be. Those who not against us are for us.
Paul also talked about it saying: some preach the word out of malicious motives, but to the Glory of God people of God are still not hindered from coming into the Kingdom of God. For nobody can come to God if God has not called them nor can they be stopped when God decides.