Last Church of Order
The Last Church of Order (LCO) is an independent Christian Church in Zambia.[1]
It was established in 2015 based on the teachings of the self-styled Messenger of God, Philip Tembo.[2][3]
Due to its beliefs, the group has faced widespread rejection from mainstream Christians. As of January 2019[update], it was reported that the group has more than three thousand adherents.[4] It is one of the newly established churches in Zambia, but it is very novel both in teachings and in organization.[5] Members of this sect are informally called "Abamupashi" which means "the spiritual ones" or the ones who have the spirit.[6] The group rejects the rapture Doctrine and the existence of hell. The Church recognizes Alice Lenshina as a true servant of God and emphasizes Seventh-Day Sabbath observance.[7] It is also reported that new members of this church are made to stay silent and to fast for forty days after their baptism.[8] The members of this church do not use any form of contraceptives and they generally live very ascetic lifestyles.[9] The group avoids being photographed and members are generally secretive.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Tembo, Philip (20 January 2019). "Last Church of Order: What is the Last Church of Order?". Lastchurchoforder.blogspot.com. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ↑ Tembo, Philip (20 January 2019). "Tembo Philip: The Last Church of Order". Tembophilip.blogspot.com. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "New Religious Sects: Cults or 'Churches'? - Zambian News". Thezambian.com. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
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