The 22nd Ordinary Synod of the ELCRN was held at the Paulus Congregation in Rehoboth under the theme “And give us today our daily bread” (Luke 11 v 3)”.The opening sermon was delivered by Rev. A. Gomases with words of con-vocation and encouragement derived from the Gospel according to Mark 8; 22 – 36.
The High Synod resolved to enter into the annals of history of the ELCRN the unprecedented, unique and first-ever historical phenomenon, reported by the Chairman of the Nomination Commission Mr. H. Jagger and his able team, that the Right Reverend Dr. Z. Kameeta, incumbent Bishop of the ELCRN was nominated as the sole candidate for the Bishop’s election by 47 out of 53 congregations with the nominations of six (6) congregations not received.
Delegates from Exodus/Lüderitz, Philadelphia/Arandis, Ebenhaezer/Keetmanshoop, Omkhaidani/Okom-bahe, Jubilate/Usakos and Alpha/Karibib, rose one by one confirming that congregation meetings were held in accordance with the ELCRN constitution and all six congregations nominated the Rt. Rev. Dr. Z. Kameeta as their only candidate for the Bishops election. This expose confirmed a 100% elections return by all fifty-three (53) congregations for Bishop Dr. Z. Kameeta.
The High Synod resolved with an all inclusive vote of 100%, without any abstentions, to endorse the will of all the 53 ELCRN Congregations for the Rt. Rev. Dr. Z. Kameeta to lead the ELCRN for another full term. Bishop-elect Dr. Z. Kameeta in all humility accepted the sacred trust bestowed upon him. To God be the glory.
The High Synod also elected Rev. Paul Hatani Kisting as the new Deputy-Bishop.