Dear Friends,

Happy 64th Anniversary ZAOGA FIFMI!!

AUSTRALIA

We want to thank the God of our father for a very successful National MOI Conference from Thursday 18 July to Sunday 21 July at the Ezekiel Guti Convention Centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Men gathered from all six States and 2 Territories of the great Nation of Australia and some from the Islands of PNG and Solomon Islands where several others were gathered following proceedings online. The attendance on the first night was 109 in-person and 39 gadgets logged online rising to 290 in-person attendance and 116 gadgets online by Sunday. The Speakers for this epic Conference included Bishop M. J. Kasese (UK), the International Director for MOI, Overseer Gershem Musvipa (Zim), Overseer Ed Chizeya (RSA), Pastor William Chiworera (PNG). It was also refreshing to hear from our mother, Snr Archbishop Apostle Prof. Eunor Guti who sent us a video recording reminding us of the ways of and words of wisdom from our father. The Subjects taught include but are not limited to Faith, Prayer, the Kingdom of God, the necessity of Holy Spirit baptism in a MOI, Understanding the default setting of Men, the Vision and Structure of MOI, the overall goal and objective of MOI (which is healthy families) and as highlighted earlier, Property investment, Mental health, General Men’s Health, Giving and more. Men were equipped, delivered, challenged, and motivated to be better men and leaders of families. The God of Ezekiel moved, and the Speakers were mightily used by God. To echo the words of our mother, Snr Archbishop Professor Eunor Guti on Sunday 2 June 2024 where she prophesied that she was seeing a new Australia, indeed what God is doing in our Nation is truly remarkable. The Legacy is continuing here, down under and we thank you all for your prayers.

THAILAND

We are so grateful to the God of Ezekiel for His faithfulness in our generation! The previous week, the pastors visited the saints in Chanthaburi province. They had a fellowship in which 10 people attended including a Russian man who has since started attending the online services. We also had a warm Farewell party for the coordinators and a workers meeting was held afterwards. On Thursday we had our ministerial services and guest speakers i.e. Pastor Vimbayi Manzviyi from Tembisa Erkhu North Province, she taught powerfully on home talents and many believers’ hearts were stirred to start working with their hands. The MOI also had a unique service with a guest speaker Pastor Power from Cyprus. We appreciate the efforts of our pastors for us to learn and grow. On Friday we met for prayer and Pastor Rodney encouraged the saints to use the written word when talking to God. The attendances were very good. On Sunday Pastor Lindsey Mazuru facilitated a very interactive and insightful bible study on the topic Bible under Doctrine. Afterward, Pastor Rodney Mazuru ministered and encouraged the saints to live in the Kingdom of God; the word was life-giving. Last week we had a total attendance of 74 with 31 people attending onsite and 43 online. We had many visitors and many returning visitors as well, glory to God.
Remarkable events & testimonies:
A lady who had been stuck in a low-paying job was called for an interview this week and got a job that is paying her double the salary.
One lady testified that she is considering making Thailand FIF church her permanent home after receiving comfort and prayers during the loss of her uncle.
One lady testified that since receiving deliverance during the prayer convention, she has seen many positive changes in her spiritual life, including her character.
Another lady testified that her sister, who is in the UK and expecting a baby, was struggling with fibroids which were causing excruciating pain. She referred her to the pastors, and they prayed for her. Immediately the pains stopped, and she was completely healed, glory to God.
On Sunday our pastors ministered to an Indian family introducing them to the God of Ezekiel: a Hindu lady received Christ as her personal Saviour over the phone. All glory to God and we are forever grateful for our pastors whose hearts are so anchored on, “Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations………” Mark 16:15.
FIF Thailand church now has a vehicle, glory to God!

CYPRUS

We want to thank the God of Ezekiel for continuing to see us through in this land of Cyprus. We can surely testify that He is with us because of the consistency of testimonies and miracles that are happening. In all 4 assemblies, the midweek services continue under the theme of Kingdom Life with fair attendance. The Kingdom of God is taught and explained so that as our father Archbishop EH Guti would always encourage us not to be in the church only but to live in the Kingdom. After these services, people fellowship with snacks and food. On Saturday the 13th of June the ladies managed to have their Home Talents national big Saturday. Small businesses have become the main source of income for the majority of our believers. Many have been testifying how coming to Forward in Faith has empowered them financially through the teachings. We want to thank God that our Girne assembly has found a better venue with flexible terms, and they have started using it. We had a worship service there and other assemblies came to support. On Saturday 20th July, we had our National Council Meeting at our Lefkosa Tabernacle. We also continue to have a fully functional library at our National Centre which is open every Thursday from 11 am – 4 pm. People come and access our father Archbishop EH Guti’s books and the response is overwhelming. Lives are being transformed and many get enlightened on the teachings and treasure. Thank you for your continued prayers. Glory be to God.

BARBADOS

We are grateful to God for all that He has done and continues to do here in FIF Barbados. As we continue with the morning glory from Monday to Friday. On Wednesday night we had prayer/bible study facilitated by Pastor James the study was on “holiness”. Friday night we had our Healing and Deliverance service, Elder Stephanie preached powerfully on the topic “when God shows up” On Sunday, we had a powerful Bible study facilitated by Pastor James on the topic of “Salvation”. The preached word ministered by Pastor Hazel on the topic “have faith in God. Persons testify with joy of God’s providence in their lives. We thank God for another exciting and eventful week. Please pray for us at Barbados FIFMI as we pray for you.

BELIZE

This week 14 people attended. We had our service hosted by Mango Creek for the Friday night fire service; Deacon Tanya shared the word. Sunday Bible study was on the importance of working missions. Testimonies, praise and worship were followed by Pastor Victory sharing the word on the Kingdom of God Growth series: Parable of Wheat and Tares. There was deliverance taking place and counselling after church at the mission house. 27 people attended and some were disturbed by rain falling in the morning. We are praying for the consistency of our members. We praise God for His goodness. Our God is a good God. Amen.

GUYANA

We thank the God of Ezekiel for yet another blessed week. We continue the weekly services; ladies, reach out on the WhatsApp group for prayer. The church gathered for service on Friday, and deacon Otis Ellisa ministered powerfully. Sunday service, we had a great Bible study. Pastor Fanuel read from the Sunday Morning Lectures. The word was ministered by sister Rumbidzai and student pastor Rawles, who spoke about the kingdom of God. It was a powerful message that left people praying. Six people rededicated their lives to Christ, and deliverance took place. We had two visitors, one of them was a Hindu lady from the medical school who was invited by one of the students. She also joined us for Sunday service. As we will have more students from the medical field, we need prayer so that we can have a suitable venue that is closer to them since they are coming from far away. We are praying that they can have a venue for us to catch more medical doctors who are closer to them. We thank you for your prayers for the construction of the building.

CAYMAN ISLANDS

We give glory to God for His continued faithfulness and favor. This week we were honored to receive DSG Apostle Dr. Steve Simukai to the Cayman Islands. On Saturday 20 July 2024, we had a delegation of Elders who welcomed DSG Apostle Dr Steve Simukai. He had a fellowship with the leadership team and encouraged the members who were present. This Sunday 21 July 2024 we had 58 people (16 men, 24 women, and 18 children) in attendance. It was a special service as DSG Apostle Dr. Steve Simukai ministered to the church and prayed for the church members before leaving for his next assignment. We pray that the Lord will continue to lead and direct the leaders of Forward In Faith International as well as the leaders of the Cayman Assembly as they continue to minister to the church at large.

NEVIS

The FIFMI Nevis Assembly sends greetings to our FIFMI family worldwide, in the name of the God of our father Archbishop Ezekiel Guti. We gave a warm welcome back to three of our believers, we were so happy to have them. Our Sunday Service was powerful with the Bible Study, Sermon, Praise & Worship! The Nevis family continues to learn from the teachings of our father Baba Guti on Hearing and Listening. We are moving in one accord, following the pattern our father Ezekiel Guti has taught us. Our pastor Rev. Dr. Robert Chirima continues to host our 4 am Bible Study sessions on Zoom. The weekly prayer meetings are scheduled, and the Men of Integrity meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for prayer in the hills. The Ladies’ Tuesday Prayer meeting meets at the church. Furthermore, we request that our ZAOGA FIF family continue to pray with us during the hurricane season in June – November. We thank the God of Ezekiel for protecting the FIF saints. Additionally, continue to pray for burden bearers to assist us with the preparation and the building of our church. May the God of peace be with you.

ZIMBABWE

Matebeleland North Hwange – Our province under the leadership of Overseers T and J Msiza was blessed to welcome Bishop L Mpanduki and Mama. The Bishop and Mama took their time to travel throughout the province visiting all the churches from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st July. They visited Lupane, Hwange Local Mother Church, Hwange East District, and Victoria Falls District. The bishop took us back to basics and the great presence of God was felt in his teachings. He also encouraged the churches to remain rooted and grounded in the doctrine of our church as we continue the legacy of our father Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, he said, “Baba Guti has gone but he left us with a big God” Many people were healed and delivered from different sickness’s and ailments. We will never be the same again.

Mt Darwin – Chimanja communal land in Dotito was home to a power-packed Crusade by Young Ezekiels and Young Eunors (Prayer Warriors Group) from 15 to 21 July. The area under Regional Pastors Zizhou and Overseers N&E Ndlovu witnessed 140 souls won to Christ through door-to-door soul-winning campaigns while 155 were saved during the evening crusades. 26 new converts were water baptized while 18 were filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Outstanding miracles included:
5 people who surrendered their charms for burning,
13 people delivered from the spirit that prevented them from eating meat and were served meat after deliverance with no complications at all,
12 partially blind were fully restored their eyesight among many other healings and deliverances.
Old believers also testified of a great revival in their Christian journey during the period. Indeed, God will continue to show Himself strong and faithful to all true disciples of our Father, Prof. E.H Guti regardless of age or location. We praise and honor Him.

P.S
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This week:

1. Thanking God for our mother Apostle Prof. Eunor Guti that He continues to strengthen her. Thanking God for wisdom for the growing work and projects to be done. Thanking God for grace as she prepares for the Europe Deeper Life Leadership Conference to be held this week in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Thanking God for the continued success of the mission in Chitungwiza.
2. Thanking God for our father Apostle Dr. Joseph Joe and Pastor Nyasha Guti that God gives them wisdom and grace as they carry out their assignment.
3. Thanking God for the 2 Apostles; SG Apostle Mishael Nyambo, and the DSG Apostle Dr. Steve Simukai and their wives, that God gives them wisdom and grace as they carry out their assignments.
4. Thanking God for the Europe Deeper Life Leadership Conference to be held at the Ezekiel Guti Convention Centre in Birmingham, United Kingdom this Wednesday, July 24-27, 2024. May God anoint the speakers and enable the leaders to attend.
5. Thanking God for the peace of Jerusalem. Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem…”
6. 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.
7. Thanking God for Mbuya Dorcas Hospital (MDH); for the successful completion of the operating theatres, the commencement of the postgraduate nursing school, the realization of the special diabetic 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.
8. Thanking God that ZEGU continues to excel and that the vision is fulfilled as God gave to His servant Ezekiel.
9. Thanking God for the long-term and short-term missionaries. Thanking God for providing suitable meeting places and favorable prices as the FIFMI churches continue to grow. Thanking God for the registration process of FIFMI Thailand, Egypt, Cameroon, Slovakia, and Poland. Thanking God for the construction of the church in Guyana. Thanking God for protecting the different nations from heavy rains and hurricanes in their areas.
10. Thanking God for your nation.

TEACHING: PART OF BABA & AMAI’S MESSAGE

Psalm 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.”

A broken heart means you fear God. Today we don’t hear preaching on the contrite heart and broken spirit, they just preach power, power. So
people are full of power but have no broken spirits and when they talk, they talk like ungodly men because their spirit is not broken.
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart these, O God, you will not despise.”
A contrite heart means when you worship God and continue to be led by the word of God, you will find you are broken even in your prayer.
Some people lie to God – nothing goes to God when they pray because their spirit is not broken. When your spirit is broken, when you pray you find tears come out because you fear God…. 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
[email protected] | www.fifmi.org

“The Love Of God Through Fellowship,
Breaking Of Bread & In Prayers”
Acts 2:42, 46