MELIKA JERICHO CHURCH IN ZION OPENS E10 MILLION CHURCH:

GEGE – The  state-of-the-art E10 million Melika Jericho Church in Zion was officially opened yesterday.

The church, though situated in the rural community of Gege, boasts of the same status as those in urban areas. Thousands of worshipers descended on Gege, from around the country to witness the official launch of the structure, which was also graced by His Majesty the King’s representatives.  Speaking on behalf of His Majesty the King during the official opening of the church, Prince Guduza praised the church members and every person or organisation that contributed to the construction of the structure. Guduza said the King thanked each and every person who contributed to the construction of the church.

The church is designed in such a way that the ceiling is elevated higher to about six metres, leaving a large open space inside. This, according to an expert,  was designed to accommodate Siguqo. This is a vigorous trans-like dance performed by members of the church. An expert said since the dance is like a workout, this can result in sweating, therefore, the large space inside the church allows air circulation . He said if the ceiling were to be low, it would create stuffiness during church sessions.  Guduza said it was not only church members of the Gege community who contributed, but also included others from different areas around the country.

Addressing worshipers, Guduza said it was very important for Christians to involve Their Majesties when engaging in such projects. He said just as it was historically recorded that God appeared to King Somhlolo even before the arrival, of what today is known as Christianity, this meant that even God followed protocol. He said even God followed the protocol that one had to go through the King of that area and commended the worshipers for acknowledging the King. Also present was the Minister of Home Affairs Princess Lindiwe, as well as Prince Simelane, who is the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Samson Hlatjwako, the President of the League of African Churches revealed during the event that it was the first time that His Majesty the King had officially opened a church under the organisation. However, His Majesty the King was not physically present at the church.

Instead, Prince Guduza stood proxy for the King and he was also the same, who cut the sod on behalf of His Majesty,  Also, among the attendees of the event included former Prime Minister Absalom Themba Dlamini, Army Commander Mashikilasana Dlamini and representatives from other denominations under the League of African Churches. Nontsikilelo Sisulu, a granddaughter to anti-apartheid political icon Walter Sisulu, was also in attendance as one of the special guests. She is the Head of Depart for the South African Department of Community Safety.  Nontsikelelo was also yesterday mistakenly introduced as Lindiwe Sisulu, who is the South African former minister and also the daughter of the late Walter.

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