Visionary Reports

Under the theme “Do you love me, take care of my Sheep” the 22 groups of East Mungo South Presbytery converge at PC Bassa on November 23.

Members of the Christian Women Fellowship ( CWF) movement of the East Mungo south presbytery of the Presbyterian church in Cameroon converge at PC Bassa on Sunday November 23 to celebrate their 64 annual rally. Under the theme “Do you love me?. Take care of my Sheep”, all 40 groups of the East Mungo South presbytery were present and participated in different activities including Bible quiz, exhibition, singing competition just to name a few. It was an event full of dedication and service to the Lord as the CWF presbytery President of East Mungo South Madam Maboh Doreen congratulated the CWF for their selfless service to God. She thanked the women for providing a cassava grinding mill for CWF women in the rural areas. She encouraged them to engaged in more projects to better the lives of needy women within the movement.During the church service, the secretary of East Mungo south presbytery Rev Foncham Ezekiel Fonmuna preach from the book of John 21:17 and he pegged his homily on the theme “Do you love me? Take care of my Sheep”. He revisited the encounter between Jesus and Peter. After a night of fishing without success, Peter and the disciples are met by the risen Christ on the shore. Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?”. He said the encounter invites Christians to reflect upon love, restoration, and the call to serve.

Rev Foncham said Jesus question to Peter, was not merely an inquiry about affection but a deep probing into Peter’s heart. Three times Peter responds affirmatively, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” The man of God said the repetition signifies the gravity of the moment and mirrors Peter’s earlier denials. “It reminds us that our failures do not define us; instead, our love for Christ and our willingness to return to Him”, he added He reiterated that after affirming Peter’s love, Jesus commissions him, saying, “Feed my lambs,” “Tend my sheep,” and “Feed my sheep.” “This is not just a pastoral charge; it reflects our responsibility as believers to care for one another. To love Jesus is to act upon that love through service. It challenges us to ask ourselves: How are we nurturing the faith of others? Are we actively involved in the lives of those around us, providing guidance, support, and encouragement?” he questioned.He added that “No matter how far we stray, Jesus welcomes us back with open arms. “Do you love me?” is a reminder that regardless of our past mistakes, we can begin anew. He thus urged Christians to reaffirm their love for Christ and embrace the call to shepherd others.

By Gina Esong