Building Faith, Restoring Hope: Morgan Munda's Gift Breathes New Life into Nteme SDA Church

By Alain Kabinda

In the quiet community of Nteme Constituency in Monze District, Southern Province, a generous act of giving is doing more than raising the walls of a church—it is strengthening hope, inspiring unity and reminding residents that compassion remains a powerful force for community development.

Businessman and UPND member Mr.. Morgan Munda has donated more than K20,000 to complete the construction of SDA church, together with clothing and blankets, to the Nteme Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in a gesture that has been warmly received by congregants and community members alike.

While the cost will help accelerate the construction of the church, the clothing and blankets will provide much-needed comfort to vulnerable families, demonstrating that the donation extends beyond infrastructure to touching lives.

For many residents, the contribution comes at a time when communities continue to face economic challenges, making acts of generosity even more meaningful.

Church leaders described the donation as timely, noting that the congregation has been working tirelessly to complete the construction of its worship centre despite limited financial resources.

They said that this will significantly reduce construction costs and enable the church to continue building a place that will serve not only as a centre of worship but also as a venue for community meetings, youth programmes and social outreach activities.

Beyond the physical structure, the church plays an important role in promoting moral values, supporting vulnerable households and fostering social cohesion within the community.

The donation of clothing and blankets is expected to benefit families in need, particularly during the cold season, when many struggle to keep warm.

And one of the Community members Moses Hamwiimbu added that such acts of kindness demonstrate the importance of giving back to society and supporting initiatives that improve people's lives.

Across Zambia, faith-based organisations continue to complement government efforts by providing spiritual guidance, humanitarian assistance and community development programmes. Many churches also serve as centres for education, counselling, disaster response and youth empowerment.

Support from individuals and the private sector has become increasingly important in enabling these institutions to expand their outreach and respond to the needs of vulnerable communities.

Mr. Munda's contribution reflects the growing role of philanthropy in supporting grassroots development, where relatively modest investments can have a lasting impact on communities.

By helping complete the church building while also meeting the immediate needs of disadvantaged families, the donation illustrates how giving can strengthen both physical infrastructure and human dignity.

For the members of Nteme SDA Church, the donation of the Cost for the construction that will help complete a long-held dream.

For the families receiving clothing and blankets, they represent warmth, comfort and renewed hope.

And for the wider community, the gesture stands as a reminder that lasting development is built not only through public investment but also through the generosity of individuals who choose to make a difference.

As construction continues and the church moves closer to completion, the impact of Morgan Munda's donation will be measured not simply in the value of the materials provided, but in the strengthened faith, unity and resilience of a community determined to build a brighter future together.