The Mayor of the Bamenda II municipality, Chenwi Peter has donated the sum of two million francs and some working tools as his contribution to the building to host the Manse and Secretariat for Mezam Presbytery known as the Faith building.
This was during a Divine service held Sunday May 4, 2025, at PC Ntamulung and presided over by the Moderator's representative for the North West Region, the Rev. Ngongan Paul Anyam with the aim of raising funds for the project.
Contributions from the various congregations, groups and personalities that make up Mezam Presbytery were read with the Christians encouraged to give bountifully for the realization of the project that will completely change the phase of the Presbytery.
Rev Teneng Lucas appreciating the Mayor and other donors
Rev Teneng Lucas, Presbyterian Secretary for Mezam Presbytery enjoined the Christians to rise like never before, for the construction and completion of project.
Rev Teneng Lucas acknowledged that during the launched of the project to construct a new manse which will be transformed into a Guest house, the Mayor of Bamenda II Council, Chenwi Peter donated 100 bags of cement to the project. It is this donation, he said, that triggered the idea of constructing a more befitting Manse that will also serve as a Secretariat for the Presbytery.
Invited to speak on the occasion, Mayor Chenwi Peter said his support to the project is not a gift but an obligation.
"Thank God for his intervention. I didn't know I will be a Mayor today. Since I come from a humble background. I need to give back to God. As a Mayor, I have to ensure that we collectively build the house of God. Its an obligation.", Mayor Chenwi Peter said.
"I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the church for their constant prayers and support. I have spent 47 years in this church and it will give me great joy when we see it move from one height to another." Mayor Chenwi Peter added.
Christians rejoicing
His announcement was met with a standing ovation as the Christians celebrated him for continuous, unconditional support to the church.
The fundraiser was immediately followed by the laying of the foundation stone of pillars at the site.
Laying of Bibles at the construction site
New bibles were laid on the foundation of the church, standing on Christ the solid rock and a building to profess the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Preaching from the book of Chronicle 29:5b, the Moderator's representative in his sermon titled "The Challenge of Commitment" called on the christians to put their efforts together and rally behind the Presbyterian Secretary for Mezam Presbytery, Rev Teneng Lucas Tah who is the vision bearer of the project.
The Faith Building project consists of the Manse and secretariat. The fund raising brought together christians of PC Ntamulung in particular and Mezam Presbytery in general.
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