APRIL 2026

Dear Friends,

We are thankful to God for His grace as we prepare to celebrate Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti Day to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Do not be left out, start warming up for the walkathon, get your dancing shoes on for the concert, as we thank God for the great gift He gave to us, our legendary father, Ezekiel Guti.

The celebrations also include 100 hours of prayer from April 30 to May 5, 2026. Details will come through your national and provincial leaders.

Indeed, the legacy continues; the legacy lives on!

54th DEACONS DEEPER LIFE INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

All the glory to the God of Ezekiel! Even though Archbishop Ezekiel H. Guti, the ZAOGA founder and President, was promoted to glory on 5 July 2023, the 54th Deacons Deeper Life International Leadership Conference, 20–25 April 2026, at the Ezekiel Guti International Conference Centre, served as confirmation that those left in charge are faithfully continuing the teachings he passed on. We were highly honored by the presence of our father, Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe Guti; our mother, Apostle Nyasha Guti; our mom, Archbishop Prof. Eunor Guti; Bishop M Nyambo and Rev Leticia Nyambo; Bishop Dr. Steve & Dr. La-Verne Simukai; and the esteemed delegation of speakers.

The conference theme was “Continuing to walk in the things we were taught, being rooted and grounded in the Church Bible doctrine, in unity, love, prayer, forgiveness from the heart, and in the genuine fear of God” Philippians 4:9, 2 Timothy 3:14, and Proverbs 4:27. Deacons were equipped to better support leadership in the church. Attendance increased strongly throughout the week from 2025 to 4200.

International participation included representatives from Canada, Cuba, Guyana, the USA, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda, Chad, Liberia, Mozambique, and Zambia. Speakers addressed key topics such as *discipline among church leaders, doctrine and its purpose in ZAOGA FIFMI, the responsibilities and conduct of deacons, power of prayer, using technology to advance God’s kingdom, proper children’s church in every center, deliverance, home cell groups, submission to authority, and the need for leaders to read foundational books.

The conference brought renewal and restoration, particularly for the deacons of the greater Harare Province, as they returned realigned, repaired, and strengthened. What an event!

NAMIBIA

Greater Windhoek
Glory to the God of Ezekiel for the success of the Namibia Zone 1 Deeper Life Conference – Greater Windhoek, which was held from 22–26 April 2026 at the Windhoek Christian Centre in Katutura. Delegates attended from various places, including Keetmanshoop and Otjiwarongo. The conference was graced by DSG Bishop Dr Steve and Dr La-Verne Simukai, along with DPs A.Z and S. Kachamakwara from HQ. Attendance grew steadily from 126 on the first day to 302.

The conference was marked by powerful teachings and spiritual impact. Bishop Dr Steve Simukai ministered on leadership, emphasizing the importance of character and ability, as well as honoring the house of God. Dr La-Verne Simukai taught on overcoming offenses and the importance of the Holy Spirit, leading to many experiencing deliverance, healing, and spiritual renewal. Additional teachings covered key areas such as prayer, faith, relationships, planning, and finance. Throughout the conference, 4 people received salvation, and 11 were baptized in the Holy Spirit, with many others being refilled. There was notable deliverance, especially from unforgiveness, and many lives were transformed.

The Big Sunday held on 26 April drew over 418 adults, with 11 people giving their lives to Christ. A children’s service at City Christian Centre recorded 110 attendees (95 children and 15 adults), where 80 children experienced deliverance, and 16 people received healing.

KADOMA – ZIMBABWE

We give glory and honor to the God of our father, Archbishop E. H. Guti, for a powerful, spirit-filled, life-transforming 54th Deeper Life Conference. Leaders from across Kadoma Golden Province converged at the Zone 17 Provincial Centre under the guidance of Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe Guti, Apostle Nyasha Guti, and Senior Archbishop Prof. Eunor Guti.

Attendance rose from 734 delegates on day one to 920 by the close. The conference was blessed by the presence of Secretary General Bishop Nyambo and Rev. Leticia Nyambo, along with other speakers and 11 local speakers who taught on key areas like church standards, deliverance, faith, home cell groups, giving, Children’s Church, and effective soul winning. Rev. Leticia Nyambo especially ministered on inner healing and forgiveness, while many were led into one-on-one deliverance sessions and breakthrough. God confirmed His Word with miracles.

Outstanding miracles and testimonies:

• 10 prayed for kidney and fibroids issues
• 28 for back/spinal pain healed
• 5 for heart diseases healed

Leaders were delivered from the spirit of poverty, and there were strong moments of the Holy Spirit moving. Truly, the conference was full of power, excitement, and renewed strength.

ZAMBIA

Praise the Lord! The Zambia Zone 1 Zonal Leadership Deeper Life Conference was held from 21–25 April 2026 at Ezekiel Guti International Revival Centre (Kabwata). We thank God for the speakers sent by our father, Archbishop Dr Joseph Joe Guti, together with local ministers. Apostle Addmore & Overseer Susan Zinatsa, and Overseers Gerald and Macyline Vhevha delivered powerful teachings that greatly impacted the leaders.

Attendance grew from 146 leaders on the first day to over 1000 by Saturday, reflecting a strong positive response. Teachings covered doctrine, guidance rules and policy, stewardship of talents, prayer, and giving. During the conference, 19 leaders were filled with the Holy Spirit.

The Zonal Big Sunday on 26 April recorded over 2300 adults and more than 300 young people and children. A total of 26 people gave their lives to Christ, while 10 committed to ZAOGA FIF as their spiritual home. Many also received healing and deliverance. We give all the glory to God for His grace and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.

UNITED KINGDOM

Jersey
We give glory to the God of our Father, Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, for His faithfulness. We had a blessed weekend with Apostle Osca Zezani and Bishop J.K.D. Samasuwo as they laid the foundation and established the work at the newly established Forward in Faith Ministries International (F.I.F) Jersey Christian Centre. The work in Jersey was born out of the Ten Days’ Prayer of January 2026.

We had fellowships as the Bishop and Apostle taught about the roles of tentmakers, the current state of the church, and the expectations for a new assembly in a new territory, as well as prayer, church history, and many other vital topics. On Sunday, the main service was full of power as they continued with the teachings; the sick were prayed for, and leadership for different departments was appointed through the leading of the Holy Spirit. We had an impressive attendance of 19 adults and 11 children. Glory be to God for the salvation of 1 soul!

We thank the God of our Father for a successful and historic weekend that strengthened the foundation of the F.I.F Jersey Christian Centre. Indeed, yes indeed, “Haiperi,” as the legacy continues.

RUSSIA

We give thanks to the God of Ezekiel for the Russian church continues to march on with the vision. With an attendance of 17 members, Elder Mashoko encouraged the St Petersburg church, referencing the history book on how to fight the flesh and stay in the Word. We thank God for one new member. Sister Caroline Bill took it up during the offline service in Moscow, encouraging the believers on a message entitled “The blood of Jesus”. She emphasized the power of the blood of Jesus to protect, redeem, and cleanse us from our sins. We recorded an attendance of 24 members. Deacon Karl charged the atmosphere with a sound teaching during the online service, encouraging believers to be strong and courageous. He charged the believers to stay in the Word of God, meditating on it day and night. 20 gadgets logged in for the online service. We thank the God of our father for the growth of the church and the joy of the Lord. Thank you for your prayers and support.

CANADA

Halifax – Nova Scotia
We give glory and honor to the God of our father for a new baby Assembly has just been started in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, under the leadership of Overseers T. & P. Mupangeri.

The work has recently begun, with three cell groups now in place. The assembly is currently meeting at the residence of one of the deacons while arrangements are being made to secure a place of worship. The first gathering saw 18 people coming together for a fellowship on Saturday and a night of prayer. The first Sunday service also took place the following morning.
We thank God of Ezekiel for this new beginning and trust Him for growth as the work continues.

Glory be to God!

ALGERIA

We had yet another power-packed service here in Algeria with an attendance of 20 people joining online. We had the privilege of hearing the Word from Elder L Nyajeka, where she shared how to maintain our deliverance after our Revival Easter Conference. She encouraged us to maintain our deliverance through spending quality and quantity time with God.
We really thank God for this life-changing service.

BARBADOS

We thank God for His faithfulness and abundant mercy. On Wednesday, Elder Jermaine led powerful, interactive Bible studies on justification, redemption, and adoption. On Sunday, the Lord’s presence was strong. We had 29 adults, 5 children, and 4 visitors. Powerful testimonies were shared, including one of spiritual restoration after a year of hurt, brokenness, addiction, and sin. He returned to the house of God and testified of joy and the Lord’s presence, declaring he is “back home” and that this is his church. There was powerful praise and worship, heartfelt repentance as the Holy Spirit moved, along with healing and deliverance.

GUYANA

We give glory to the God of Ezekiel for His faithfulness. On Tuesday, the ladies gathered for a powerful prayer, and on Friday, Pastor Debra ministered on the landmarks of our church. On Sunday, Bible Study was led by Pastor Fanuel from the history book, teaching how the legacy of the church continues, and Elder Sherryann ministered on trusting God, using testimonies such as how Apostle Eunor trusted God and prayed for a miracle when Ezekiel Junior lay dead in the hospital, encouraging everyone to never give up on their dreams. This led people to pray for their lives, including special prayers for children preparing to write their examinations. We remain grateful for your prayers as we ask you to continue praying for the completion of our church building.

CAYMAN ISLANDS

God is faithful, and we thank Him for all He continues to do. This week, the church held mid-week prayers, and on Friday, cell groups met in various locations. Last Sunday, the Elders baptized one individual. On Saturday, 25 April 2026, we were honoured to receive Bishop Caleb and Pastor Tina Mashushire in the Cayman Islands.

This Sunday, 26 April 2026, we had 60 attendees, including one first-time visitor and three returning visitors. During testimony time, God was praised for opening a door for study, healing from paralysis, and thanksgiving for what He has done. Bishop Caleb preached on the “twin towers” of Faith and Patience, after which he and Pastor Tina prayed for and ministered to the church. After the service, Go Quickly ministry hosted a ladies’ meeting with Pastor Tina. We thank you for your prayers and support, and continue praying for the Cayman Islands Church to grow and make an impact in the community.

ZIMBABWE

Chivhu Zone 23
Under the leadership of Overseers Cook, Chivhu experienced a resoundingly successful Deeper-Life Conference marked by a massive presence of God, authenticated prophecy, angelic visitation through testimonial visions, and a genuine call to repentance. Guest speakers included Evangelists Drs A & N Maziriri, Dps Sarukore, and Elder Chatsakama. Their messages emphasized legacy perpetuation, fear of God, discipleship, and the demonstration of God’s Kingdom.

Outstanding miracles and testimonies:

• 70 leaders rededicated their lives to Jesus Christ
• A man was healed of a kidney infection
• Three stroke victims were restored; one began walking without a crutch
• Over 10 people’s eyesight was restored (no longer using glasses)
• Two ladies had their hearing restored
• A totally blind woman (with a stroke) was healed and began to read
• 2 people testified that lumps disappeared from their stomachs

The conference ended with a powerful unleashing of God’s Kingdom, including a strong word from our father, Archbishop Dr Joseph Joe Guti. We thank God for His intervention in building the Provincial Centre and for the many who were healed, revived, and restored.

Gutu
To God be the glory for a successful, life-transforming conference in Zone 21. We began by honoring God for Archbishop Professor Ezekiel H. Guti, thanking God for His apostolic grace and legacy guiding ZAOGA FIF worldwide. Attendance was strong, with 350 leaders (80% of the expected number), reflecting deep commitment and hunger.
The conference featured anointed guest speakers, including Bishop Mazarire, Overseer Chigidani, Evangelist Urayayi, and Elder Chibi, alongside other ministers. Powerful ministrations brought revival, alignment, and fresh fire, including messages on Church History and good relations with your pastor, emphasizing loyalty, honor, and unity in serving God. God confirmed His Word with signs following, with testimonies of deliverance from spiritual husbands, deliverance from the spirit of poverty, and healing of the sick in Jesus’ name. We return to our assemblies strengthened and ready to work. Zone 21 is rising for Jesus!

Chipinge South Province
We give all the glory and honor to the God of our father, Professor E.H Guti, for a life-changing Deeper Life Conference. His presence was evident throughout as 540 to 600 delegates gathered at the Provincial Center under the guidance of Overseers Misheck and Loyce Nhakura. Our guests of honor were Bishop R. and Z. Maphosa, and the guest Evangelists were R. and E. Munhenzva. Their teachings and experiences enriched the Conference, fostered a deeper understanding of Leadership, encouraged us on various topics, and reinforced the importance of holiness and leadership responsibility.

Outstanding Testimonies and Miracles:

• A lady who had been unsupported by her husband for 20 years received a call that very night and was given financial assistance by her husband the following day.
• A lady received $380 for lobola (mombe yehumai) at the conference, years after her daughter’s marriage.
• A woman who had lent clothes worth R3000 three years ago, with no payment, was paid back in full after the deliverance session
• A deacon received a congratulatory message from Econet to collect a four-plate gas stove, and she received it the following morning.
• There were numerous healings from various diseases, including cases of deafness being restored at the conference.

The Leadership Deeper Life Conference in Chipinge South Province, was truly filled with remarkable miracles and inspiration from the Holy Spirit. On the last day, we were honored to have an online session with Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe Guti. The message was uplifting and deeply inspirational. Glory to the God of Ezekiel.

P.S

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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 Chitungwiza and Bulawayo Zonal Deeper Life Conferences to be held this week. May God anoint the speakers and enable leaders to attend.
7. Thanking God for the Zonal Deeper Life Conferences being 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 favourable 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 will always be like the people you want to associate with. Think about it now, who are the people that you associate with? You automatically became like them without you knowing. Surround yourself with people who will build you up in good things. Leaders are readers; if you want to be a leader, read books. Read good books, don’t just read the bible, read other books, then you will grow. The world stands aside to allow anyone who knows where they are going. It will give you way if you know where you want to go…..God bless you.

We love you and are praying for you.

Apostle Drs. Steve & La-Verne Simukai
ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries Int.
+263 777 282 356, +263 777 282 092
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