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Dear Friends Happy 56th Anniversary ZAOGA FIF!! God has been gracious. From humble beginnings under a gum tree, today the seed has spread all over the world on every continent touching lives and bringing hope to the hopeless. Many people who were nobody’s are now somebody’s because of the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ that is preached in this church. God has been faithful to bring to pass the things He told His servant and we know there’s more that He’s going to fulfill. What an awesome privilege to be a part of the this powerful movement. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Anniversary Celebrations Sunday was an unforgettable day as more than 8000 people gathered at Queens Sports Stadium where Baba and mama brought their quiver full of arrows which were shot against the enemy and there was a mighty demonstration of the power of God leading to the deliverance, healing and salvation of many. 420 souls were saved as our father invited sinners to repent and 423 were water baptised – all the people saved and another 3 were all baptized in water on the same day. What an awesome God we have. Glory to His name. Baba emphasised that miracles are not an end in themselves but are signs to point people to a loving, caring and able God. John 5:14. Baba gave an opportunity to the arrows of his quiver to handle the enemy at the gates of Bulawayo. His team of evangelists ministered to the saints with great prophetic clarity and specifics as well as healing and deliverances. Some of the signs of the day as the evangelists ministered where:
Apostle Eunor challenged the saints to go and exercise their authority in the same manner they witnessed that authority being demonstated. The presence of God was so strong in the stadium and unspeakable joy as evidence of the influence of the kingdom of God.
Cyprus
Happy 56th Anniversary to us all. Here in Cyprus we would like to thank God for this unique seed of Forward in Faith. The past week has been awesome. On Sunday we saw the hand of God. 2 buses were hired one from our latest assembly, Lefke and one from Magusa to bring people to our anniversary/Baba’s birthday celebrations. More than 230 people came. We also celebrated the working ZEGU Talents and people received certificates. We had people from 8 different nations who also told us of the humble beginnings of FIF from their nations. It was evident that God has been faithful to His Servant. Therefore we are affirmed of our future in this vision in our nation. We would like to congratulate us all for 56 years of God’s grace.
Cuba
The church in Cuba at large,Pastors Takesure and Faith Kwezekani,and Pastor Munashe Chabata wishes our father, the servant and apostle of God, Archbishop Ezekiel Guti happy birthday and many many more years. We wish FIFMI happy 56th anniversary!
Matanzas: we saw the mighty hand of God in our celebrations here in Matanzas. We had our anniversary on Saturday in Monserat with 25 adults and 11 children. We saw great deliverance as demons manifested without the laying on of hands, many people were delivered from various demonic attacks and oppressions. A miracle happened of a certain man who was carried to the church because he couldn’t walk due to pain in his left leg for 6 months was prayed for and received his healing instantly. He started rejoicing which attracted many people who knew him to come running and surrounded the house to see the miracle as he started walking. We later gathered with the Teachers group at their residence after they were done with work.
Santiago de Cuba: We thank God for the Anniversary Celebrations in Santiago de Cuba. We started on Saturday morning and went on until evening time. We had time to reflect on the great things God has done since the beginning and how far he has brought the church and our father. It was a time of explaining more profoundly the history of the church. 38 adults and 12 children were in attendance as both churches (Palma and Palmrito groups) united to celebrate this day. Sunday we had our celebrations at the beach with 50 adults and 12 children. 17 people were water baptized. Glory be to the God of Ezekiel. We preached salvation, talked about our church history and had a great time of fellowship. We thank God for His Grace. We thank the God of our Father for such an opportunity.
Jamaica
All we want to say is thank you to the God of our father Ezekiel Guti for allowing us to be in such a great movement. We enjoyed our first anniversary since our birth last year in September. Our mid week services went on well. Friday night 40 people attended the anniversary service. There was plenty of fun in church. We then read the History Book for an hour and before the third reader finished reading the spirit of prayer flooded the whole place and people started to pray in tongues. It went on for a long time. One person received Christ as Lord and Saviour. Praise God for His mercies endureth forever. Saturday was yet another day. The Holy Spirit continued ministering soon after the reading of the History Book. The spirit of prayer took over again and people got lost in the Spirit as they prayed in tongues. Two ladies who are not our members came rushing into the church and joined us because they said they could not withstand the heat. The lady who was asked to close with a word of prayer explained that as people were praying in tongues great deliverance was taking place. On Sunday we had one long service which was attended by 103 people. Glory to the God of Ezekiel Guti, who honors His servants. We had one hour of testimonies, people testifying how they came to FIFMI. We had two people who preached on Parent and Child relationship since the month of May is a month of children Island wide. The spiritual dance group danced very well. We also read the History Books for an hour. Two souls were added to the church of Christ. We served Holy Communion and then went in to fellowship. We had a very big cake, food, drinks and ice cream for everyone who attended church. We really appreciate your prayers.
Grand Cayman Islands.
Happy 56th Anniversary to ZAOGA FIF!!
Long live to the Apostle of Jesus Christ.
This week both our mid week bible studies were centred on the history of the church.
It was our first time to join in the celebrations of the church. As others were singing ” huyai mose ” we were singing 24/7 and Coming down down.
People sang, danced and gave testimonies of how people met with the Apostles of Jesus Christ and are still in the church today. The highlight of our service was the reading of the history book. One of our readers was touched by God as he was reading the book glory to God. 23 adults and 6 children were in attendance. We had a big fellowship at the mission house afterwards.
Canada, Ontario and Quebec Province.
Glory be to the God of our father E. H. Guti who enabled us to join others celebrate our 56th anniversary here in Canada. We started from Friday to Sunday with great excitement as we were being grounded on the importance of knowing the history of our church and also to hold on to the God of our father Ezekiel Guti. In our region comprising of Toronto and Hamilton Assemblies, our wonderful Overseer Sheddy Mbizvo gave powerful teachings. Our speakers included the 5 Elders from our province who just came back from the Harare Elders Deeper life, who gave feedback and taught about the Church History and Talents among other subjects. There was a thick presence of God throughout the Anniversary. People were delivered and some were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. There is great joy in our Province, truly the God of our father is at work.
Meanwhile the same God of our father showed up in a mighty way in the region comprising of Ottawa and Montreal Assemblies with our wonderful Overseer Regina Mbizvo from Friday to Sunday with the same teachings.
In both regions people testified how their lives have changed since they came to FIFMI where they are experiencing love, joy and the true gospel of Jesus Christ. We give glory to God.
Belize
We had a great anniversary in Belize. The word was taught with power surely the presence of God was present. We had a service on Friday, on Saturday we marched through the streets singing and witnessing to people about Christ. It was really a great thing. People’s love for the church and for God was renewed. On Sunday we also had a great time hearing testimonies and a powerful teaching. 62 people attended service. Many miracles took place:
• A lady facing numbness on her left side got healed instantly
• A man with numbness in both hands was healed instantly
• A woman with a neck injury was healed
• Several people were set free insomnia, some were suffering from headaches because of this but the Lord set them free instantly. The Lord is great.
South Sudan
We want to thank the God of our father for giving us grace in South Sudan to hold our first anniversary. The anniversary was a resounding success which was well attended. There were 104 adults and 108 children. Our guest of honor, the Director of Religious Affairs in South Sudan graced this event. We also had three representatives from the Embassy of Zimbabwe. Twenty three (23) people received Christ and one was delivered. There was great excitement and people danced and enjoyed a song that was composed by one of the new believers about Forward In Faith. We also had an opportunity to project the video of Apostle Eunor and female pastors touring ZEGU and Mbuya Dorcas. Believers gave powerful testimonies and here are a few:
• one testified that he had been on separation with his wife for two years but the moment he came to FIF, the Lord intervened and they are now reunited.
• Another lady testified that FIF brought hope to her life because she lost everything in the war of 2011 including her successful company that she was running. She lived as a destitute, desiring to die and at times wishing that if she could just be knocked by a car and die. Her life took a complete about turn when she came to FIF.
Gambia
We would like to thank the God of Ezekiel who is doing wonders in the Gambia.We had a powerful week as we joined Forward in Faith family to celebrate the 56th anniversary and the 93rd birthday of the greatest Apostle of our time, our own father Prof E.H.Guti. We started our Anniversary celebrations on Friday with a gathering of 45 adults and 21 children. The history book was read and a powerful word was delivered. The Spirit of God moved mightily and people recieved healing and deliverance without laying on of hands. A certain man who was using a walking stick was instantly healed during the service. On Saturday 51 adults and 23 children attended the service. We continued to read the history book and many people were touched, the presence of God came down mightly as we sang the song “Huyai mose”. People were drunk in Spirit. 13 people were filled with the Holy Spirit.
Sunday was a day of celebration, 69 adults and 33 children attended a colourful anniversary. There were many activities and the reading of the history book. Many people were touched and recieved instant healing and prophecy. Some old members who had backslid rejoined Forward in Faith family. There was much joy as people celebrated and marched (in the auditorium) There is a great joy and revival in the land of the Gambia, people are catching the vision, may the God of Ezekiel be praised. We also want to say Happy 93rd birthday Baba and 56th Anniversary to Forward in Faith….it is also moving in Gambia (Contan si ngu Mbaye Guti Ak su nyu yay mama Guti) FORWARD EVER!
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We love you and are praying for you,
Drs Steve & La-Verne Simukai ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries Int. +263 777 282 356, +263 777 282 092 [email protected] | www.fifmi.org |
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