By FFWPU Cameroon
Cameroon was blessed by the visit of the Africa regional president, Rev. Kadima, from the 13th to the 20th of October 2023. During his stay in Cameroon, he held special meetings with Leaders, Elders, Youths, and a Special Sunday service at the national HQ. He also visited the holy Ground and paid visits to some families.
On the 13th of October 2023, members of Douala including National Leader, Rev Nchia Kamran; Regional Secretary General, Rev Edwin Plekhanov, and 5 staff members received him at the airport. A second-generation daughter Ae Won Akele Consoler presented flowers wishing him a welcome and a Happy stay in Cameroon.
On 14th of October afternoon, at 4p.m, The Regional President and Secretary General held a meeting with Cameroon Leaders i.e., the National President, Vice Presidents, Directors of departments, Organization presidents, and mission pastors. This meeting equally saw the presence of the National Leader of Gabon, Rev. Ambiana Joseph who was present throughout the stay of the regional president. During the meeting, After the Opening remarks of the regional president which was centered on the letter sent by the International Headquarters concerning the Japan case, read as the HDH, all the leaders presented themselves. Rev. Nchia Kamran and Rev Ambiana gave a presentation, explaining the actual status of the providence and church growth in their respective nations. The regional President then gave an orientation on strategies that could be put in place to encourage members to invest more in the church and thus guarantee steady church growth.
The grand family of the Heavenly Parent Holy Community of Cameroon welcomed the regional president on the 15th of October 2023 at the National Sunday service held on-site in Yaoundé and on Zoom for the other pastoral missions. His message centered on the Heavenly traditions as our most precious legacy. He equally emphasized the Parent-child relationship and encouraged parents to support the talents of their children as the world tomorrow will be that of Arts. The Sunday service was highly animated by youths through songs and a gift offered to the Regional President by the National leader couple representing the Cameroonian nation. He took pictures with all the members and families present at the end and a meal was shared with all.
On the 16th of October 2023, The regional President together with his secretary general held a meeting with Elders of the movement. The meeting was held in the National HQ with the participation of about 20 elders. He also visited the National Holy Ground on the 17th of October, where he offered a prayer, did a tour of our land property, and visited the tomb of a second generation who ascended to the spirit world in 2019. A meeting with the youths of 15 to 30 years was held later the same day.
During this meeting, all the youths present introduced themselves giving their names, generation, blessing status, level of studies, and major. The regional president shared many of his experiences as a child and stated what motivated him to join the church and stay. He encouraged youths to find their identity and know the importance of the blessing. He emphasized the fact that youths are very talented and have to use these talents at the profit of the providence. The floor was given to everyone as they shared the various difficulties they face and what stops them from investing more in the providence. The regional president then gave guidance and orientations with a parental heart. He offered pizzas and juice, which they very much enjoyed. All the youths were grateful for the meeting and family pictures taken at the end. 43 youths took part in this meeting.
On the 18th of October 2023, the regional president paid a visit to the family of the National WED director. His wife has been very ill for over a year now. They discussed and he gave many words of encouragement to the family, asking them to intensify devotion and the use of Holy salt and its healing power. The family was grateful and felt blessed to receive him. He left the next day with his delegation to Douala after receiving a farewell gift and offering a prayer at the Cheon Shim Won prayer hall. In Douala, On the 20th of October 2023, a meeting was held with Blessed Families.
The regional President encouraged Families on Witnessing to increase membership, tithing, and offerings, ameliorate their horizontal relationship, and develop economic activities to increase the quality of lives of members. The typical traditional wear of the Sawa People was presented as a gift. He wore this traditional cloth prepared by elders and he also received the title, ” Africa Jeniar ” meaning the king with authority, in this case, having authority and responsibility at the level of Africa. The Regional President then offered a Benediction prayer and cheers of eug mansei led by Pastor Leocadie of Douala.
Family pictures were taken, and he was accompanied to the Airport where he departed from Cameroon on that day.