K850, 000 raised for construction of House of Prayer

Joshua Banda

The Advisory Board for the National House of Prayer has disclosed that the construction of the 7, 500 sitting capacity church will commence in June this year.

Briefing journalists in Lusaka today, Board Chairperson Bishop Dr. Joshua Banda says ground clearing preparations are currently being done by the fundraising team through volunteer participation of churches and other well wishers.

Bishop Banda has furthermore disclosed that the Board raised K850, 000 during a fundraising event held in January this year officiated by President Edgar Lungu.

He adds that the board has lined up several fundraising events including the hosting of a well known US Artist William McDowell who will perform on the 29^th and 30th May at Government Complex and Show Grounds respectively.