Zion Christian Church - Characteristics

Characteristics

  • The belief that the religious and administrative leader of the church (or bishop) is a mediator between the congregation and God through Jesus Christ; that, like Christ, he can perform supernatural acts and faith-healing in the name of Lord Jesus Christ.
  • The belief that senior officials in the ZCC (known as baruti) can use the power of the Holy Spirit to perform healing.
  • The use of different mechanisms for faith-healing. These include the laying-on of hands, the use of holy water, drinking of blessed tea and coffee, and the wearing of blessed cords or cloth.
  • The colours of the church are green, yellow/gold, khakhi, white, blue, maroon, and brown.
  • Green and yellow suits are for men and women and are called 'seaparo se segolo.' Khaki suits are for Mokhukhu (with a star badge) or are worn by men in Saint Engenas (with a dove badge). Blue suits are for women and are called 'khwaere ya bomme'; they used to be worn on Sundays. There are also khaki suits with green jerseys for 'khwaere ya bomme,' worn on Saturdays. Brown suits are for men and women who are singing 'Nkedi.' Maroon and white is for Zion City members who helped with church activities.
  • Because the church preaches the message of peace, they start their greetings with the word 'KGOTSONG OR KGOTSO A E BE LE LENA (KGOTSO E BE LE LENA)' meaning "peace be unto you." ZCC is about peace and respect and the love of God.
  • The church has its own magazine called "Messenger". Next to messages for its members, the magazine contains a list of events in the congregations throughout the country (e.g. visits of the Bishop).
  • There are other ZCC sacred locations Pudingwana or Podingwane (Podungwane) near Lebowakgomo. This is the original headquarters of ZCC before it moved to Moria.And Thabakgone which is the church founder's birthplace in Ga-Mmamabolo.
  • Women do not take part in Sunday service preaching. They, especially in Z.C.C Star, are allowed to preach during the women services held every Wednesday.

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