Dear Friends,

Happy 65th Anniversary ZAOGA FIFMI!!

SWEDEN

We are grateful and filled with joy for the apostolic visit of General Overseer Apostle Dr. Steve Simukai and Senior Pastor GTC Mutsigwa from ZAOGA Forward in Faith Ministries Church, which was a significant event for our congregation in Sweden. Their arrival at Arlanda Airport was met with warm receptions from church members, reflecting the collective joy and gratitude of the community. This visit fostered a sense of unity and spiritual growth, setting a positive tone for the weekend’s activities.
Following their arrival, the guests and church members gathered at the Mission House for open dialogue, testimony sharing, and corporate prayer. This environment of fellowship was further enhanced by a street outreach initiative, where they shared the word of God after a sightseeing tour of Stockholm. The day culminated with a profound message from the Apostle, emphasizing the importance of desiring spiritual gifts and valuing humble beginnings.
During the Sunday service, the congregation was encouraged to pray for the growth of Forward in Faith Ministries Sweden, aligning with biblical teachings. Members were reminded of the significance of faithful tithing and were inspired to trust God for remarkable outcomes in their lives. The service also witnessed two members committing their lives to Christ, marking a moment of great joy for the congregation.
The visit concluded with the addition of a couple into the office of the Deacons, followed by prayers for various needs within the community. Overall, the weekend strengthened the faith and unity of the church family, leaving a lasting impact through the leadership and spiritual guidance of Apostle Dr. Simukai and Pastor Mutsigwa. The congregation remains grateful for their visit and looks forward to the blessings it will bring in their ongoing journey together.

ITALY

We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the God of our Father, the God of Ezekiel, for the profound Apostolic visit to Italy, Rome, from the 12th to the 15th of August 2025, led by DSG Apostle Dr. Steve Simukai, accompanied by the Schengen Overseer, Snr Pastor GTC Mutsigwa.
During this uplifting time, they dedicated themselves to meeting with the believers individually, offering prayers and counselling that revived the hearts of believers. Those residing outside the capital city of Rome were blessed with the opportunity to connect with the men of God for prayer over the phone, while one brother journeyed over four hours and some one hour to be in their presence. Our experience also included a ZOOM online Church service, where 9 local believers and 21 Schengen members supported.
Apostle Dr. Steve delivered a powerful message anchored in Ephesians 1:15, highlighting that our Faith in the Lord Jesus and our Love for all the Saints are the two pillars that will keep the church moving forward. He urged us to let go of former things and to be expectant for the new things the Lord is preparing for our nation, echoing Apostle Paul’s words in Philippians 3:13-14. As children of God, we are called to embody the kingdom’s principles, living in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit as described in Romans 14:17.
Indeed, our lives and the nation of Italy are forever transformed, as the relaunch of FIFMI in Italy empowers us to extend the kingdom of God throughout the entire nation. The Apostles’ team, alongside visiting Elders John and Florence Tapfuma from Australia, enjoyed a tour of historic and Biblical landmarks, including the sacred basilicas where Apostles Peter and Paul are buried in Rome. They also entered the Vatican. The God of Ezekiel is truly awesome. May the saints join us in prayer for the reunion of the believers and a revival in Rome.

JAMAICA

We give all glory and honour to our Lord Jesus Christ for what He is doing in the nation of Jamaica. The month of July has been nothing short of transformational, as FIFMI Jamaica was blessed with a powerful apostolic visitation from Apostle Zenas and Dr. Cathy Marurama, whose ministry revived the churches and stirred a fresh wave of joy and unity among the saints.
Our three assemblies were visited during this time. Members had the impactful opportunity to receive one-on-one home visitations with Apostle Zenas and Dr. Cathy, which brought great encouragement, healing, and personal impartation to families and individuals alike. Truly, the presence of the servants of God brought joy and restoration to many. As Scripture says, “There was great joy in that city” (Acts 8:8), and so it was in Jamaica!
The visit culminated in a powerful Big Sunday Service, where nearly 100 people gathered. Apostle Zenas taught powerfully on the importance of water baptism, grounding the church in apostolic doctrine and reinforcing our foundation as believers. Dr. Cathy led the saints in joyful praise, singing, and dancing as we worked together to raise money for our National Conference Center Talents. The atmosphere was charged with worship, excitement, and deep spiritual commitment.
The service was filled with remarkable milestones:

Two babies were dedicated to the Lord.
Two elders were ordained.
Seven deacons were appointed and prayed for.

Many people were ministered to individually, receiving healing, deliverance, and fresh encouragement to continue the race of faith. The day ended in Holy Communion and sweet fellowship, sealing the unity and presence of the Holy Spirit among us. We declare without reservation that Jamaica will never be the same again. The apostolic grace has left a lasting imprint on this island. The saints are revived. The church is strengthened. The mission continues.

NORWAY

All glory and honour to the God of our father, Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, for His grace upon the heart of the Scandinavian Region in Norway. FIFMI Norway roared back to life this Sunday, thanks to our mum, the Senior Archbishop Dr Eunor Guti, our father Dr Joseph Joe Guti, and our DSG the General Overseer of Europe, Apostle Dr Steve Simukai, for a collective decision of digging the wells dug by our father here a few years ago before his promotion to glory. Thank you for sending evangelist Dr Phil and pastor J, who just arrived here in Norway on Friday, and they hit the ground running. We had a powerful inaugural Sunday service with great teaching on the topic Extending the Kingdom of God by evangelist from the book Sunday Morning bible lecture. The foundation that was laid by our father is solid, as some members that he preached to when he came here were still there. It was galvanized by pastor Judith’s preaching about discipleship. We can’t wait for the next chapter of the church to unfold. Norway, we are ready for the challenge this time around. Thank you for your unwavering support and prayers. Haiperi.

THAILAND

We thank the God of our father, Prof E.H. Guti, for yet another exciting week! We were thrilled to join the rest of the Forward in Faith family during the just-ended Family Conventions. The well-attended virtual program ran through Friday and Saturday evenings, with a strong line-up of Deacons, Elders, and Pastors, teaching on topics that affect our families. These included Family quality time, handling finances, Conflict resolution and forgiveness, dealing with media and peer pressure, managing black tax, and Effective communication in the home. The program also allowed for open discussions for better clarity.
Our hybrid Sunday service was attended by over 60 people, including 2 visitors who joined virtually. People shared testimonies of what they learnt during the Family Convention. Pastor Primrose Nyanzara continued teaching about the Kingdom of God. She used the analogy of our current immigration statuses to teach about the meaning of citizenship and the benefits of being in the kingdom. Our faith levels were truly renewed as we were reminded of who we are and what we can do through Christ. Thank you for continuing to pray for us as we pray for you, too.

THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

The Forward in Faith Ministries International – South Sudan, Jebel Christian Centre, hosted its Family Convention over four days, starting with a prayer session on Thursday afternoon. The official program began on Friday, with 32 attendees, focusing on the Families Builder Ministry’s vision, salvation, and cultivating a good heart and character. An interactive question-and-answer session allowed participants to reflect on Forward in Faith’s mission and vision. On Saturday, the convention attracted 79 attendees, with Pastors Theo and Promise Maduche leading the teachings. Pastor Theo emphasized parenting and raising Godly families, while Pastor Promise ministered to the children’s church. Breakaway sessions provided practical discussions on applying biblical principles in everyday family life.
The convention peaked on Sunday with an attendance of 123 people. The day’s teachings were rich and covered a variety of important themes. Pastor Theo taught how to run a Christian family, drawing from Psalms 128:1-6 and Psalms 112:1-4 to highlight the roles of parents. Pastor Theo also emphasized the importance of living an orderly life, resolving conflicts amicably, and demonstrating love for one another while keeping eyes fixed on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith.
Sunday’s service was filled with deliverance and healing, with many sick people being prayed for. Five were baptized, and after preaching, the congregation shared Holy Communion. The convention concluded with joy and fellowship, as believers celebrated and gave thanks to God.
The 2025 Family Convention at Jebel Christian Centre was a success; the teachings were impactful, and the Holy Spirit filled the atmosphere. Many lives were transformed through preaching the Word, prayer, and fellowship, highlighting the continued growth of Forward in Faith Ministries International in South Sudan.

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Glory be to the God of our father, Ezekiel, for giving us the grace to hold the Family Convention Conference. The convention was conducted in all our provinces from 14th to 17th August 2025. We had a wonderful time in renewing and realigning ourselves as families according to the word of God. In Honiara, we had Student Pastor Richard and Taberia Manase. They taught how a Godly family should live and conduct themselves. They also encouraged that God must be the foundation of every home. 10 people received Jesus Christ, and many people were delivered. In Noro Western Province, Pastors Tawanda and Mandie Lameck shared on the Origin of Families, the types of families, and the roles of each family member in any type of family, the Importance of putting God first, and also training up our children. In other provinces, they were being led by our elders. We really want to thank God for such a powerful convention indeed, the legacy continues.

NEVIS

We give glory and honour to the God of Apostle Ezekiel H. Guti, for His faithfulness and for the great success of our recently concluded Family Convention, held from August 15–17. We were blessed to receive the powerful and life-changing ministry of Pastor Gwande from Tonga, who delivered teachings from the Word of God that strengthened and equipped families for kingdom living. As FIFMI Nevis, we remain steadfast to the vision of going from house to house, from nation to nation, equipping the world with progressive teachings from the Word of God.
This Sunday, we were blessed to welcome back returning families and saints into fellowship. Our Bible Study and main service continued in the same spirit of the convention, focusing on seeing life and family the way God designed it. Saints testified and shared lessons from the Family Convention, and together we lifted the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in joyful praise and worship. We thank God for His continued presence among us and the unity of families being restored and strengthened through His Word. Continue to pray with us throughout the Atlantic Hurricane season. We are grateful to be spared from the impact of Category 5 Hurricane Erin. Continue to pray for us.
St Kitts: We are so excited that this week, St Kitts managed to join in on our family convention (FAMB). We are happy with how hungry people are for the word.

GUYANA

Sunday service was fulfilled with joy as the church welcomed back our pastor from the short-term missionary work in Trinidad and Tobago. He led the Bible study as he was teaching about the Word of God. Followed by powerful praise and worship. Our pastor shared the message on the Word of God using one of our church books entitled “Integrity of God’s Word “as he was encouraging the church to keep on speaking the word, as it is there to create things. People were prayed for, and some got their deliverance. We ended our service with fellowship as one family ministered with food for the whole church. We give glory to God. Thank you for your prayers as you continue to pray for the construction of our church building.

LESOTHO

From August 8th to 17th, 2025, the ZOC UZ Lesotho Outreach ministered across four regions: LCCC (Maseru), Khubetsoana, Ha Matala, and the re-launched Qacha Melikang, about 260 km from Maseru. Under the guidance of Overseer C. Mubvundikwa, a team of evangelists engaged in door-to-door evangelism, crusades, and evening services, focusing on Kingdom teachings and faith in the Holy Spirit. Over 178 people accepted Christ, 11 requested water baptism, and hundreds participated in the services.
The mission saw powerful manifestations of God through miracles, healings, and deliverances, affirming revival despite challenges like interpretation and harsh weather. Notable miracles included:

Healing of arthritis, stroke pain, chest pain, back pain, ear problems, toothache, leg pain, and stomach pains.
Deliverance from evil spirits and marine spirits, with demons manifesting.
Restoration of sight for multiple people in Melikang, including a woman nearly blind who testified of receiving her sight instantly.
Healing of chronic public illness, dizziness, paralysis, and children’s sicknesses.
Testimonies of visions where people saw evangelists before their arrival.
Mass deliverances where more than 10 people were freed during prayer sessions.
Students preached on August 10th and 17th, teaching new believers about the Kingdom of God and the church’s biblical doctrine based on the teachings of Prof. EH Guti. We thank God for the success of the ZOC UZ outreach and the evangelists’ dedication in spreading the Gospel in Lesotho’s winter conditions. All glory goes to God.

ZIMBABWE

Tsholotsho Crusade
We extend our sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the God of our father, Apostle Professor E.H. Guti, and to our Presiding Bishop, Joseph Guti, for the divine breakthrough, wisdom, and success that characterized our Crusade as Zone 29 Bulawayo North and Bulawayo West. Truly, we witnessed the mighty hand of God throughout the entire event, held from the 6th to the 10th of August under the leadership of Overseer F. Kavava and Zonal pastors C. Chikudo.
The Tsholotsho Crusade was a Spirit-filled and life-transforming event. It was marked by powerful preaching, fervent prayer, and a great harvest of souls. The crusade brought together youth evangelists from different districts, who boldly proclaimed the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the community. Evangelistic Outreach, the preaching was led by youth evangelists who ministered both during door-to-door evangelism in the day and at the evening crusade services. Many lives were touched, and souls were won for the Kingdom of God. 214 souls received Christ.

Notable Miracles:

A man came forward to receive Jesus Christ while holding a pint of beer.
Two people were delivered from epileptic fits.
The Tsholotsho Crusade was a resounding success by the grace of God. The Gospel was preached with boldness and power, lives were transformed, and the Kingdom of God was advanced. Truly, the glory belongs to the God of Ezekiel.

FIFCAHSM
Forward in Faith Colleges and High School Ministry hosted a camp meeting from the 8th to the 10th of August 2025. The theme for the camp meeting was ” Rooted and grounded in Christ” Colossians 2:7. About 360 delegates, 14 teachers, and 3 pastors were in attendance. 20 schools were represented. The camp meeting was lit and on fire as we were graced by Bishop Rupapa and Bishop Kapandura, who delivered powerful teachings from the word of God, focusing students on the importance of being rooted in Christ, and also focusing on books as students. Indeed, the delegates dined at the Lord’s table.
We understood that whatever God started with His servant will continue, no matter what. 272 delegates received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, 52 delegates were water baptized, 83 received the gift of the Holy Spirit, and several students were delivered from various spirits. We say let the legacy of our Father Ezekiel Guti continue.

P.S

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This week:

1. Thanking God for our mum, Apostle Prof. Eunor Guti, that He continues to strengthen her and refresh her daily. May God grant visas for the nations she needs to visit this year. Thanking God for the grace for the ongoing projects. 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. May God grant them visas for the nations they need to visit this year.
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 construction works at the Ezekiel Guti Convention Centre, Harare (AMFCC), as part of the Multi-project Talents. May God send angels to build.
6. Thanking God for the Today’s Woman Conference to be held September 4-6, 2025, at the Glamis Arena, Harare, Zimbabwe. May God anoint the speakers and provide finances for the conference.
7. Thanking God for the Tour of Asia Minor currently happening until August 26, 2025. Thanking God for safe travels and protection.
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 growth of the Ezekiel Guti Technical College (EGTC). The staff and students to understand the vision God gave to His servant Ezekiel.
12. 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.
13. Thanking God for your nation.

TEACHING: PART OF BABA & AMAI’S MESSAGE

We saw people fasting and praying for 50 days, and some trying to buy God. There is no other way that you can walk in another person’s inheritance. If you want to walk in the inheritance of God, you need to be born of God. Today am speaking to the Christians and non-Christians. If you want to enjoy the inheritance of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ, the son of the living God, was sent by God to come down to die and rise again for us to enjoy the kingdom of God. Today is the day of salvation, today is the day of your blessing…. 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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