NEWS FROM ZIMBABWE
CHIPINGE
On 25th April 2012 four brothers and seven sisters attended the burial of our Brother Patrick Mandivinga, which was attended by over 150 people. Bro Nondo gave an opening prayer and Bro. Moses gave a brief talk on Bro. Patrick's life in the Truth, followed by what he believed, (Christadelphian beliefs). After that he talked about the origin of death and went on to say that death is not from Satan, as most of the people believed, but is from God. We read the following verses from 1 Sam.2:6-8, "The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave and bringeth up. The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes and to make them inherit the throne of glory." Deut.32:39: "See now that I, even I, am he and there is no god (power) with me: I kill, and I make alive: I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand."
He went on and said that our brother is asleep waiting for the coming of the Lord, then read
1 Thess.4:13-18. Bro. Isa gave a closing prayer and after a short break we started by singing 2 hymns, one from the Shona hymn book then another from the Swahili hymn book and Moses introduced Bro. Pascal who gave an explanation of death and resurrection as well as encouraging mourners, basing his talk on 1 Cor.15:12-28.
--Bro. Moses Dhlakama
Bro. Patrick Mandivinga
GURUVE
Just to let you know that the front cover picture for the March-May 2012 Gospel News was not actually for the Kenyan ecclesia as stated, but for our ecclesia at Guruve.
The two writers of 2 Timothy 3:1-5 and Matthew 24:4-8 are informing the entire world about the events that will take place before Jesus comes. As to what we can see at the present time, for example, here in Zimbabwe where the U.S. dollar is being used as the local currency, indeed you really see that 99% of the population are vying for the dollar, not for the Word of GOD.
The desires and thoughts of many people are on this dollar because they want to achieve their plans before the dollar returns to the
U.S.A. The rich people especially want to be so much wealthier so that they can achieve their goals; forgetting that there is GOD the CREATOR who is above all and also forgetting that these earthly riches are nothing in front of GOD. What surprises most is that those who are very poor and have no particular assets are the ones who are very busy on the work of God.
Droughts. earthquakes, wars (nation against nation) and food shortages, all these mostly affect the poor people because when these take place the rich people are on the safe side because they can go to a safe and better place, but the poor have nowhere to go and at the end of the day are the worst affected.
Even though these have to take place before the Saviour Jesus comes to rescue the poor people he had better come today because we are tired of this HARD LIFE, we cannot cope with the PRESENT SITUATION. It is like driving a vehicle on a dust-road during the night while it is raining heavily and no moon light. See what type of driving it is? So that is why Timothy and Matthew said that there would be hardships during this present time. Therefore the rich are poor in the spirit and the poor are rich in the faith.
--Bro.Nice Yotamu
HARARE
It is very good to know that we are keeping up our hopes and expectations of the coming of the Saviour. I would like to thank you very much for your latest copy of the Gospel News magazine. Since receiving this copy I am now unable to receive others because the Post Office box I have been using was closed because of non-payment of box fees. At present I am unable to pay this monthly fee mainly because I am out of work and also the help I used to get from CBM. is not forthcoming due to their financial problems.
In case of a reply I would advise you to use the P.O. Box Causeway, used mainly by the Harare CBM. I am not a key holder to this box but as I try to settle the matter of my Hatfield P.O. box you can send me the magazines through this address.
Things are changing each and every time, affecting all of us. Probably the preparations we make are not enough because we are only human. We therefore leave much to the Lord whom we know can help us solve our problems.
--Bro. Alexio Kajowe
Thanks for the magazines that you have been sending myself and Benjamin Makuti. God bless you. If you have any other material that you think may help us grow in spirit please do send me. I will be so grateful.
By the grace of God everything is going on well with me and my family. Brother I do not seem to recall which of the two copies I have. I will be grateful if you send me both copies of Bible Basics and The Real Christ. I am always thirsty for the word of GOD and would want to continue reading and living the word.
--Bro Robson Maradzika
MASVINGO
I thank you very much for updating me with the Gospel News magazine. We also thank C.A.T. for the work being done printing books like "The Real Devil" and "The Real Christ". These books personify the real devil and the real Christ. Even the New Testament "New European Version" was a great work done, easy to read and easy to find the references.
We are requesting 12 NEV Bibles for sisters and brothers and even need some for students and the Sunday School learners. Despite financial difficulties, I will be going to Chipinge District Ecclesia this month to conduct some interviews with the help of Bre. Robson Sithole and Moses Dhlakama. May the Lord help us in the work before the return of Jesus Christ, the Saviour and the Redeemer. Time is too short for us, so let us work hard before His return. Let us stick to the Word of the Bible, to read and preach and pray to God through Jesus, His only begotten Son.
--Bro. Admire M. Museba
RUWA
I am sorry for being silent for almost six months. The problems are many as from 9th October 2011 I was ill and this became serious to the point of death. I have been in bed for six months, two months without eating, only drinking soft drinks and very light porridge and I could not manage to sit or walk. However, by God's mercy and grace I am now slowly recovering and can walk up to 200 metres. Many people who have witnessed my illness would not believe seeing me walking alive but the Lord has shown them His love and His power on me. Many people have tried to help me and I was even amazed when I received a letter from Bro. Mark and Sis. Margaret Kitchen and wondered how they got the news as we last contacted each other in 1993.
Anyway, that is how God's love works, through prayers from my brothers and sisters and my own prayers, which all worked together when asked in faith. I also appreciated the article written by a brother from Nalondo in Kenya. "Why some prayers are not answered". It was as encouraging to me as the prayers of my brothers and sisters and pulled me out from the awful pit. I really believe that God has answered all my prayers in time of need.
Thank you for replacing my lost copy of the book "The Real Devil". Duncan is working very hard in the Lord's love and I read about Sister Nina when you were also with them to help such a poor, old Sister by Carelinks in all your ministries. God will keep you all the way to fill all the nations with His Word worldwide to the end of the journey. In Christ I thank all the brethren and sisters who have been praying for me. I also thank you for all your kindness in helping and encouraging me in some of my problems. May God Almighty keep an eye on all the works you are doing and bless all the printing and publishing of His Words for the world. If "Signs of the Times" are still available please keep sending me some.
--Bro. Maxwell Mlakah
The Gospel News
