{"id":3979,"date":"2026-05-10T00:47:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T21:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/?p=3979"},"modified":"2026-05-10T00:47:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T21:47:59","slug":"president-hichilema-urges-zambians-to-strengthen-family-bonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/?p=3979","title":{"rendered":"PRESIDENT HICHILEMA URGES ZAMBIANS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to strengthen family bonds and raise children to become good citizens of the country.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Speaking at the Midlands West Conference Big Sabbath Festival of the Laity held at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka today, President Hichilema said proper child upbringing gives the country a chance to succeed.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Head of State urged parents to support children especially in their infancy to raise good church members and citizens of the country.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">President Hichilema also called on congregants to use their gifts to serve others and to strengthen family bonds.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">He emphasised stewardship, reminding the gathering that personal endowments are meant for service.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">President Hichilema urged worshippers to render support to each other and help them fulfill their talents.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">He commended the conference organisers and the church for honoring members and non-members for community service, including philanthropic work, health service delivery and helping those in need.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">President Hichilema was given a special recognition by the church for his exceptional support to the church while in public service.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Meanwhile, Delivering the homily, Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division Ministerial Secretary Pastor Passmore Mulambo, centered his message on John 3:16, titled Love Beyond Measure.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to strengthen family bonds and raise children to become good citizens of the country. Speaking at the Midlands West Conference Big Sabbath Festival of the Laity held at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka today, President Hichilema said proper child upbringing gives the country a chance to succeed. 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