Dear Friends,

53rd PASTORS DEEPER LIFE CONFERENCE (HARARE)

We give glory to the God of Ezekiel for yet another milestone of having the 53rd Pastors’ Deeper Life International Leadership Conference, from the 21st to the 26th of January 2025, at the Ezekiel Guti International Convention Centre. Over 2200 full-time pastors from all around the globe gathered together to learn at the feet of our mom, Senior Archbishop Eunor Guti, and our father the Presiding Bishop Joseph Guti, together with our mother, Rev Nyasha Guti; and many other speakers. Indeed, it was a life-transforming conference where the God of our Father, Ezekiel Guti, manifested His glory through the various speakers who spoke on different topics, which included discipleship, the fear of God, and prayer. Senior Archbishop Eunor Guti delivered a powerful teaching on keeping the church doctrine and using our Father’s books so that the church will not get lost. She also sponsored over 40 pastors from Tanzania to come to the conference, including paying for their travel documents so that they could come and learn with others to the glory of God. Pastor Nyasha Guti delivered a profound sermon on the fear of God, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. Her message was accompanied by a powerful move of the Holy Spirit and many individuals experienced emotional healing. Our father, Dr Joseph Guti capped the conference with a God-given word from the book Fire of God, encouraging the pastors to be fervent for God. The God of Ezekiel began to move, baptizing delegates with spiritual strength. All Powerful prophetic messages were received and we believe we will never be the same again. During this conference, 19 student pastors graduated, and 107 pastors were ordained. Glory be to the God of our Father!!

GUYANA

We thank the God of Ezekiel for another blessed week and give all the glory to Him. Our midweek services continue with the church gathering for morning devotion, while the ladies meet online for their Tuesday prayer session. On Sunday, the church members came out in large numbers for the Thanksgiving service dedicated to our student pastor. The service was wonderfully organized by the leaders and members followed by powerful worship that prepared hearts for the Word. During the service, both student pastors took time to minister. Student Pastor Janice used the History book (pg. 20) to speak about the ministry’s birth and our father Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Guti. She encouraged leaders to understand their roles to ensure the ministry remains rooted and grounded in sound doctrine. Student Pastor Rawles preached on the Kingdom of God, delivering a message that left everyone in prayerful reflection. An altar call was made, and the Holy Ghost moved powerfully. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and thank you for your continued prayers.

RUSSIA

We thank the God of our father, Archbishop Professor Ezekiel H. Guti, for the power-packed Sunday services. We started with an online service where our Elder Ronald encouraged the church to major in the Word. After the online service, our brother Thomas encouraged the church to live right and to repent. We thank God for the powerful testimonies shared during the services of how the Lord has been speaking through dreams and visions to some of our members. The total attendance online was 16, and offline, 30 members. We continue fellowshipping through midweek prayer bands, cell groups, GOQ, and BOT sessions. As the Russian church, we commit to following the example of our Father, Archbishop, Professor Ezekiel Guti. Pray for us that we can win more and more locals to Christ. Thank you for your prayers and support.

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This week:

1. Thanking God for our mum Apostle Prof. Eunor Guti that He continues to strengthen her after the Pastors’ Deeper Life Conference. Thanking God for wisdom and revelation for the growing work and projects to be done. Thanking God for the continued success of the mission in Chitungwiza.
2. Thanking God for our father, the Presiding Bishop Dr. Joseph Joe, and our mother, Pastor Nyasha Guti, that God gives them wisdom and grace as they lead the church.
3. Thanking God for the 2 Apostles, SG Apostle Mishael & Pastor Leticia Nyambo, and the DSG Apostle Dr. Steve & Dr. La-Verne Simukai, that God gives them wisdom and grace as they carry out their assignments.
4. Thanking God for the peace of Jerusalem. Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem…”
5. Thanking God for the great time of prayer that we had during the Ten Days of Prayer and Fasting.
6. Thanking God for the success of the Pastors’ Deeper Life Conference held last week, at the Ezekiel Guti International Convention Center. The pastors were equipped and revived. Thanking God for journey mercies as Pastors travel back to their places.
7. Thanking God for the Bishops Conference to be held this Thursday, January 30 – February 2, 2025 at the Ezekiel Guti International Convention Centre. May God anoint the speakers.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Thanking God that ZEGU continues to excel and that the vision is fulfilled as God gave to His servant Ezekiel.
11. 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, 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.
12. Thanking God for your nation.

TEACHING: PART OF BABA & AMAI’S MESSAGE

It is important for us to keep our hearts clean. The kingdom of God is like a seed in the heart. If this seed is in your heart, it must grow. Some of you see yourself as not good ground, so take time to dig away the thorns so you begin to grow. The word of God gives you a better understanding. Make a way for the seed to find a place in you so it can grow.
You can’t see the kingdom of God with your own eyes. It’s a mystery; you don’t need to fast that it grows. Every year, you must change and be different. How come you are a FIF member, but you are doing a merry-go-round (going around in circles)? 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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