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Botswana Camp Meeting Inspires All to Live By Faith

location
Gaborone
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August 4, 2026
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The 2026 Botswana camp meeting was held from July 19 to 26 under the inspiring theme “The Just Shall Live by Faith,” from Romans 1:17. For eight spiritually enriching days, believers from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe gathered in one accord to worship God, study His Word, and experience His transforming power.

Before the opening service, a meeting for ministers and workers was led by Onias Gumbo, the Southern and Eastern Africa District Superintendent. Drawing from Acts 6:1–7, Romans 10:1–6; 11:29, and 2 Timothy 2:15, he spoke on “What Qualifies a Worker.” He emphasized that God's calling is not based on outward distinctions such as race, gender, or status, but on inward transformation and faithfulness. Also, he encouraged the attendees to remain grounded in God's Word and to rely on the Holy Spirit for understanding.

The first service began with a heartwarming presentation by the children centered on the camp meeting theme. Then the choir gave an inspiring rendition of “Bigger than All My Problems.” The message was delivered by Brother Onias from Psalm 77:14-18 on “The Creator, Owner, and Performer of Miracles.” He reminded the congregation that God alone performs miracles, and he invited all to trust God for the impossible. The service concluded with powerful prayer, setting the tone for a week of divine visitation.

The day also featured a vibrant youth service themed “Why Not Me?” The young people were encouraged to believe God could use them mightily. In the evening, the evangelistic message of “Faith is the Key” proclaimed that faith in Jesus Christ opens the door to salvation, victory, and the fulfilment of God's promises.

Throughout the week, believers were richly fed through Bible teachings and evangelistic services centered on faith and holy living. The Botswana Country Leader, Lordick Motshidisi, taught on “The Just Shall Live by Faith,” encouraging believers to trust God's promises rather than be governed by circumstances. Other inspiring messages included “The Powerless Service,” “Sanctification: Holiness for a Life of Impact,” “The Grace of God,” and “The Law of Faith.” These messages equipped believers to live victorious Christian lives rooted in faith and obedience.

Activities during the week included a well-attended concert and seminars on marriage and business. The former united saints in joyful praise through music presented in several languages and timeless hymns presented by the Vintage Choir. The latter encouraged believers to pursue sustainable income-generating activities to support both their households and the work of God.

One of the defining moments of the camp meeting was when a youth service was held in the evening for the first time. Young people responded wholeheartedly to the altar call, praying fervently through the night and into the early hours of the morning. The next day, there were testimonies of salvation, sanctification, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Many felt the remarkable move of God as reminiscent of descriptions of the Azusa Street Revival.

The camp meeting concluded with many visible demonstrations of God's grace. Fifteen believers publicly testified of their faith through water baptism, many saints participated in the sacred ordinance of foot washing, and thirty-six attendees reported having received something from God. The believers returned to their homes spiritually renewed, strengthened in faith, and inspired to live out the theme that echoed throughout the week: “The Just Shall Live by Faith.”

occasion / dates
2026 Botswana Camp Meeting
July 19-26, 2026
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