APRIL 2026

Dear Friends,

SOUTH AFRICA ZONE 1 – DEEPER LIFE CONFERENCE 2026

We give all glory and honour to the God of our father, Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, for a powerful and life-transforming 18th Deeper Life Conference. His presence was evident throughout as 2,263 leaders representing 89% of Zone 1 (Gauteng) gathered at the Ezekiel Guti Convention Centre under the guidance of Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe Guti, Apostle Nyasha Guti, and Senior Archbishop Prof. Eunor Guti.

We were also blessed by the presence of the Secretary General, Bishop Nyambo and Rev. Leticia Nyambo, along with other esteemed speakers, including Overseer Dr. Cathy Marurama from the USA. The Senior Archbishop delivered a profound teaching on forgiveness as the key to overcoming offenses and remained strong throughout all sessions. The conference concluded with a powerful Zonal Big Sunday attended by approximately 5,200 people, where 9 souls were won to Christ. Many experienced deliverance, including over 200 people freed from bloodline curses, while several “Malihambe Ivangeli” converts were baptized in the Holy Spirit.

Leaders were grounded in the church doctrine and the importance of genuine repentance. Apostle Nyasha Miriam Guti emphasized godly family management, modest dressing, and humility in leadership transitions. A strong call to soul winning was made, encouraging support for Archbishop Elias Soko in advancing the “Malihambe Ivangeli” initiative.

The conference reached exceptional standards, fulfilling the prophecy that nations will come to learn from South Africa. Indeed, the Lord has done great things among us. To Him be all the glory.

THAILAND

We thank the God of our father, Prof E.H. Guti, for His faithfulness! Thailand and Cambodia concluded the Apostolic visit with fellowships with Apostle Dr Steve and Dr La-Verne Simukai. On Monday, the 13th of April, the believers gathered at the mission house in Prawet, Bangkok, where a hearty meal was prepared by the ladies. We broke bread together, and Apostle Dr Steve highlighted the importance of eating together just like the first church, so we grow. On Tuesday, the 14th of April, Apostle and Dr La-Verne hosted the church at the Mövenpick Hotel for a 3-course meal out, to fellowship in a relaxed environment. The church was encouraged and strengthened in love.

As their parting gift, Apostle Dr Steve and Dr La-Verne gave the Thailand church money to purchase a church vehicle, to make the work easier as the Pastors have a large area to cover. Glory be to the God of Ezekiel! The whole church is elated and overflowing with gratitude. On Sunday, the 19th of April, we resumed our normal hybrid services with an Overflow Sunday, theme of gratitude. Many testified to how God touched them in unique ways during the Apostolic visit. There was great joy and jubilation in the church as the pictures of the purchased vehicle were being displayed. Thank you for praying for us as we pray for you.

AUSTRALIA

We give glory to the God of our father for His grace upon Australia during the Inaugural Girls Conference (IGC), held from 16 to 19 April 2026. This historic gathering brought together girls, pastors, and advisors in a season of impartation, unity, and spiritual growth, advancing the vision and legacy of our father, Prof E.H. Guti. The conference saw growing attendance across all sessions, from 85 girls on Thursday evening to 172 during the Sunday Service, supported by up to 10 pastors and 9 advisors.

Dr La-Verne Simukai served as the main speaker, ministering powerfully on purity and deliverance. Bishop Dr Dorcas Masaka charged the girls with a testimonial message retelling Archbishop Ezekiel H Guti’s life of miracles. The suitcase opening in Australia was a sign of the blessings opening for Australia in 2026, a year of blessings. Encouraging girls to create a reason for God to bless them through the working of talents, soul-winning, and serving God faithfully. Overseer Joylyn Rusere also ministered with great impact, grounding the girls in the things of God. The conference was further honoured by the presence of our National father, Bishop Stanley Masaka, who ministered during the Sunday Service and released a special blessing over the girls. Key highlights included a Faith Clinic, where every girl had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with pastors and advisors, and a Holy Spirit and Deliverance session marked by great joy and revival. A guest artist also ministered on Friday evening to great blessing.

In total, 16 girls received the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in new tongues; 1 soul rededicated her life to Christ; many experienced deliverance; and 4 expressed their desire to make FIFMI their home church. This inaugural gathering has laid a strong foundation for Girls of Quality in Australia, marked by powerful teaching, heartfelt worship, and a tangible move of the Holy Spirit. A generation of young women has been ignited to walk in purpose and identity in Christ. We are grateful to God for His faithfulness.

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO:

We thank the God of our father for a fruitful week. Our mid-week online services, including Monday prayer, Tuesday Ladies’ prayer, and Wednesday Bible study, were well-attended, and we thank God for the fellowship. During our Sunday service, we gave glory to God as one person gave their life to Christ. Additionally, one person was baptized in water on Saturday morning. Please continue to pray for our nation, Trinidad and Tobago, that God may bring many more souls into His kingdom.

GUYANA

We give glory to the God of Ezekiel for His faithfulness. On Tuesday, the ladies gathered for a powerful prayer. Saturday was filled with joy as we celebrated the wedding of one of our brother and sister, truly a beautiful occasion. On Sunday, Bible Study was led by Pastor Fanuel, who taught from the history book, teaching about how our church went through hardship, trial, and persecution. Following powerful praise and worship, the Word was then ministered by Elder Coreen using the books Two Ways of Knowing God and Prosperity that comes through Obedience on the topic, “Giving Title: Creating Reasons for God to Bless You”, delivering a powerful message that stirred many hearts. Following the message, believers came forward to give toward the casting of the floor, after which they were prayed for. We are grateful for your prayers and kindly ask that you continue to pray for the completion of our church building.

BARBADOS

On Wednesday, Elder Jermaine led a powerful Bible study on Repentance, with believers actively engaging through questions and contributions.

On Sunday, 35 adults and 10 children gathered for a Spirit-filled service. Elder Martika testified how God answered her prayers with three full scholarships for her daughter. Deaconess Crystal taught on the Holy Spirit, and Kingdom youths ministered in song. During praise and worship, the Holy Spirit moved mightily, bringing deliverance. Elder Jermaine shared from 1 Samuel 16, reminding us that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. One soul was won to Christ. The day ended with joyful fellowship over a meal. Glory to God!

ALGERIA

We thank God for His grace over His children in Algeria. Fifteen participants joined our powerful online Friday service. BOT Brother Nyashadzashe preached on the Kingdom of God, reminding us that God must be the driver of our lives. Entering the Kingdom is not by words only, but by a transformed heart. In the Kingdom, we obey God’s instructions, call things that are not as though they are, and trust Him in every decision, just as our father consulted God before accepting buses in America. We continue to thank God for strengthening us.

CYPRUS

We give glory to the God of our Father for the grace and success of the Cross Conference held from 16–19 April 2026 at Lefkosa Tabernacle, graced by the International Youth Director, Overseer Calisto Manyati. The conference recorded a strong attendance ranging from 95 to 250 believers, with members gathering from various assemblies in great expectation.

The Guest Speaker, Overseer Calisto Manyati, delivered impactful teachings on personal life development, taking care of our pastors, taking care of our parents, and working for God. Drawing from the Youth for the Nations book, he emphasized that we are the first generation to receive the baton stick from our father, and we must continue as faithful legacy perpetuators. They had workshops that provided guidance and counsel to the youth. The official opening included the Word, deliverance, and many were baptized in the Holy Spirit.

On Big Sunday, 250 believers gathered as Overseer Manyati preached on God’s preparation in the wilderness before promotion, with lessons from Joseph and David. The conference closed with appreciation and Holy Communion. Indeed, the conference brought revival, impartation, and renewed commitment to carry forward the vision. Hallelujah!

NAMIBIA

We give glory to the God of our father, Ezekiel Guti, for a glorious weekend as Namibia hosted its first National Music Ministry Conference held April 17–19, 2026. Delegates from across the nation gathered, with attendance growing from 106 on Friday to 282 on Sunday. We were greatly honoured to have as guest speakers, The International Music Ministry Director, DP Ashton and Sarah Kachamakwara, who were mightily used by God throughout the seminar. The teachings were profound, impactful, and brought great understanding to the ministry of music.

Saturday’s vibrant Worship Night united provinces in song, dance, and tambourine ministration, creating an atmosphere filled with God’s presence. The seminar concluded with a mighty move of the Holy Spirit, five people gave their lives to Christ, many were restored to ministry, and a prophetic word declared God as the healer of the sick. Truly, this historic event has elevated worship in Namibia. All glory to God!

ZIMBABWE

Boys Leadership Empowerment Summit
We thank the God of our father for allowing us to host a successful Boys Leadership Empowerment Summit hosted by National Boys Pastor Shingie Moyana. The summit had a strong turnout of 180 leaders from Harare, alongside additional delegates from various provinces across the country and online participants from the Schengen Region, the Middle East, and Australia.

The summit brought together leaders within the Boys Ministry for a time of impartation, alignment, and empowerment. A diverse panel of speakers delivered impactful sessions covering key dimensions of leadership, the kingdom boy in today’s world, personal development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and ministry effectiveness. These teachings addressed practical and spiritual aspects essential for raising well-rounded, Kingdom-driven boys.

The gathering created a platform for engagement, mentorship, and the strengthening of vision among leaders, equipping them to effectively guide and influence the boy child in today’s challenging environment. Overall, the summit was a significant success, marked by high levels of participation, meaningful interaction, and a renewed commitment to advancing the Boys Ministry mandate.

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This week:

1. Thanking God for our father, the Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe, and our mother, Apostle Nyasha Guti, may God give them wisdom and grace as they lead the church, and grant them visas for the nations they need to visit this year. Thanking God for grace and strength for the Deeper Life Leadership Conferences to be held in different countries of Southern Africa throughout the month of April.
2. Thanking God for the 2 Apostles: SG Bishop Mishael & Pastor Leticia Nyambo, and the DSG Bishop Dr. Steve & Dr. La-Verne Simukai, for the wisdom and grace God gives them as they carry out their assignments.
3. Thanking God for our mum, Apostle Prof. Eunor Guti, that He continues to strengthen and refresh her daily. Thanking God for wisdom and grace in all the ongoing projects and work. Thanking God for grace and strength for the Deeper Life Conferences to be held in different countries of Southern Africa throughout the month of April. Thanking God for the continued success of the mission in Chitungwiza.
4. Thanking God for Archbishop Dr. Mateus & Dr. Petronela Simao, Archbishop Elias & Bishop Prisca Soko, the bishops and apostles, overseers and all leaders.
5. Thanking God for the peace of Jerusalem. Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem…”
6. Thanking God for the Harare International Deacons Deeper Life Conference at the Ezekiel Guti International Conference Centre, and Zonal Deeper Life Conferences around Zimbabwe. May God anoint the speakers and enable leaders to attend.
7. Thanking God for the Zonal Deeper Life Conferences to be held in South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, and Botswana throughout the month of April. May God anoint the speakers and steer the hearts of the leaders to attend. Thanking God for journey mercies as leaders travel to and from the conferences in their nations.
8. Thanking God for the Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti Day Celebrations to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the FIFMI centers around the globe.
9. Thanking God for the ongoing construction of the Ezekiel Guti Jr (EJ) Legacy Center for people with special needs. May God continue to provide the items needed for the students.
10. Thanking God for Mbuya Dorcas Hospital (MDH), for the successful completion of the operating theatres, the ongoing construction of the postgraduate nursing school, the realization of the special Diabetes pharmacy, and every other project lined up at the hospital. Thanking God for raising burden bearers who will partner and support the vision that God gave to His servant Ezekiel.
11. Thanking God that ZEGU continues to excel and that the vision is fulfilled, as God gave to His servant Ezekiel.
12. Thanking God for the growth of the Ezekiel Guti Technical College (EGTC). The staff and students to understand the vision God gave to His servant Ezekiel.
13. Thanking God for the long-term and short-term missionaries. Thanking God for providing suitable meeting places and favorable prices, finances to build, vehicles to transport people to church, as the FIFMI churches continue to grow. Thanking God for the registration process of FIFMI Thailand, Egypt, Cameroon, Slovakia, Poland, and South Korea. Thanking God for the construction of the churches in Guyana and Ghana. Thanking God for peace in areas that are not politically stable. Thanking God for protecting the different nations from heavy rains and hurricanes in their areas.
14. Thanking God for your nation.

TEACHING: PART OF BABA & AMAI’S MESSAGE

You have to learn, it doesn’t matter how old you are. I learn every day. When I read the newspaper, I see a new word, then I find the dictionary to check the meaning. I read another book, I see another new word, and I find a dictionary again. We must continue learning. I hope you have heard this before: “If you don’t want to continue learning, it is better for you to die because things will become difficult for you”. For you to enjoy the kingdom of God, you must continue learning. You must know what is happening in your country. You must catch up with time, otherwise you will live a life of complaining, and complaining brings evil spirits into your life…..God bless you.

We love you and are praying for you.

Apostle Drs. Steve & La-Verne Simukai
ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries Int.
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