Forty nine years ago shortly before midnight on October 23, a packed stadium listens in hushed silence as a thousand rifles clatter in unison. This signifies the handing over of the old guard of Northern Rhodesia to the new guard of the nation of Zambia. The band plays God Save the Queen one last time as the national anthem of the British colony. As the notes fade away, all lights in the stadium are put out. A fanfare is sounded and a single spotlight shines on the flag of the Republic of Zambia.The national anthem of the new Zambia is played as a Zambian Air Force craft flies overhead in salute. The once quiet crowd roars in enthusiasm as 73 years of colonialism come to an end.
Independence Day was celebrated in high style at Lifesong school! We enjoyed watching the kids program and seeing them march in a parade.
One Nation, One Zambia!
As the first president of Zambia said in this excerpt from one of his speeches: "...let us also show humility towards God and friendship towards others which will assure us of our self-respect, and at the same time assure us of the respect for other nations."
Thanks for praying Zambia. Thanks for praying as we seek to disciple future leaders of this great nation.
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