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13/06/2026

Do you know you can make life better for the rural women in Zambia by contributing to improving access to clean and safe clean water? Do you know that your contribution towards funding a Water Well can help them reduce the time they are spending fetching water from unsafe and unclean sources?

Ultimately your help will help reduce the water related diseases that are associated with poor water some sources. We invite you to be part of the Living Water Wells Project implemented by Bishop Vernon R Byrd Jr. Esq. and the Episcopal Supervisor Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd in the 17th Episcopal District.

The Project has delivered 10 Water Wells across Zambia and are moving towards our 11th Well. 20, 000 people in rural and peri urban areas now have access to clean and safe water.

The Lord is doing greater things and we believe you too can be part of the great work. Contribute and be counted by sharing the gift of Water.

For details contact [email protected]

The Christian Recorder African Methodist Episcopal Church Official AMEC Department of Global Witness and Ministry John Thomas III

13/06/2026

Proverbs 4:12-27 KJV
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. [13] Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. [14] Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. [15] Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. [16] For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. [17] For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. [18] But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. [19] The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. [20] My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. [21] Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. [22] For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. [23] Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. [24] Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. [25] Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. [26] Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. [27] Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

12/06/2026

The Late Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland served as the Presiding Bishop of the 17th Episcopal District from 1996 to 2000. At that time, the District was made up of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and the church on his passing on. May the Lord send comfort to all.

The Christian Recorder Bishop Vernon R Byrd Jr. Esq. African Methodist Episcopal Church Official

The Celebration of life Service for Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland...

12/06/2026

We celebrate the acknowledgement of who Bishop Richard Allen was by renaming the streets after him. Impactful legacies deserve honour.

11/06/2026

Here is the launch of the Water Well by the Bishop's Administrative Assistant, the Community Chairman Mr. Peter Angel Banda and the church leadership. Bishop Vernon R Byrd Jr. Esq. The Christian Recorder African Methodist Episcopal Church Official John Thomas III AMEC International Health Commission

11/06/2026

Water Well handover in Chipata

Bishop Vernon R Byrd Jr. Esq. AMEC International Health Commission AMEC Department of Global Witness and Ministry The Christian Recorder John Thomas III

11/06/2026

The Bishop's Administrative Assistant Rev. Davie Kaunda Phiri flanked by the Community Chairman Mr. Peter Angel Banda and members of the church at the Official launch of the new Water Well in Chipata. This will cover over 6,000 community members.

Bishop Vernon R Byrd Jr. Esq. The Christian Recorder African Methodist Episcopal Church Official John Thomas III AMEC Department of Global Witness and Ministry AMEC International Health Commission

11/06/2026

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Official in Chipata a recipient of the Water Well Project is ready to launch for community use. The is located in Kalongola site and service bordering Chipata Day Secondary school serving a population of 6 thousand people. Bishop Vernon R Byrd Jr. Esq. The Christian Recorder John Thomas III AMEC Department of Global Witness and Ministry AMEC International Health Commission

11/06/2026

Isaiah 46:9-10 KJV
Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, [10] Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: