AUGUST 2026

Dear Friends,

HAPPY 66th ANNIVERSARY ZAOGA FIFMI!

ESWATINI

God highly favoured and remembered the nation of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) when our father and mother, Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe and Apostle Nyasha Guti, visited to grace the Eswatini Believers Convention from 13 to 16 August 2026. Our parents were accompanied by local pastors from Westgate Mother Church, Evangelist Mr. and Mrs. Munemo.

The event was highly attended, with some believers camping at the venue from Thursday in eager anticipation of our father and mother’s arrival. The convention ended on a high note with a powerful National Big Sunday, attended by 376 people. Our mother, Apostle Nyasha Guti, taught on the importance of preserving the church’s biblical doctrine, pattern, and landmarks. Our father, Archbishop Joseph Guti, encouraged us to be true disciples of Jesus Christ by following the teachings of the church’s visionary, Archbishop Apostle Ezekiel Guti. Evangelist Munemo also ministered, leading to the healing of several people and the rededication of many lives to Christ. We thank our parents for visiting our nation; Eswatini will never remain the same.

HARARE CENTRAL

We give thanks to the God of Ezekiel for a successful General Conference held from Thursday to Saturday at City Christian Centre International, concluding with a powerful Sunday service at Borrowdale District Centre. Harare Central Province was greatly honoured to have Senior Archbishop Professor Eunor Guti with us on Saturday and Sunday. She taught from Luke 2:52, encouraging delegates to have a teachable and disciplined spirit. She reminded us that conferences, Deeper Life meetings, councils, and other programs are opportunities to be repaired, directed, corrected, and serviced so that we become fruitful and profitable in the house of the Lord. She also challenged believers to overcome pride, which can hinder genuine change and lead to disobedience.

Bishops C. & A. Chabarwa and Reverend F. Gudyanga also ministered powerfully on leadership, discipleship, the fear of God, obedience, and cultivating the right attitude for positive results. Attendance averaged 200 delegates from Thursday to Saturday and swelled to over 650 on Sunday. Following Mum’s teaching, delegates were prayed for, including those who committed to overcoming unforgiveness. Indeed, the conference brought life-transforming teachings, and Harare Central leadership will never be the same again.

INDIA

We give glory to the God of Ezekiel for Jalandhar District hosting a powerful 3-day meeting celebrating 4 years of Gilgal Assembly, which began on 7 August 2022. Flying Eagles Assembly joined the services from Friday to Sunday, while Saturday featured a music concert with local gospel ministers and musicians. Sunday’s Big Sunday, led by Pastors James and Seema Gilchrist, saw 114 people attend from Jalandhar, Amritsar, and Dehradun. The pastors shared impactful messages and ministered to the congregation.

In other districts, services were held under the leadership of local elders and deacons, with 30–50 people gathering in each district on Sunday. Jalandhar also celebrated several testimonies, with more than 15 people graduating and preparing to return home. Pastors James and Seema Gilchrist prayed for and blessed the graduates, thanking them for their faithfulness and service to God.

GUYANA

We give praise and thanks to the God of Ezekiel for His goodness in Guyana. The ladies gathered for prayer on Tuesday, followed by a church prayer meeting on Friday. On Sunday, the Pastor led an interactive Bible Study on prayer, deliverance, and trusting in God’s power rather than charms or human protection.

The service continued with powerful praise and worship, during which the Holy Spirit moved mightily. Several people received the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues for the first time. We give all glory to God and thank everyone for their continued prayers.

JAMAICA

We give glory to the God of our father, Apostle Dr. Ezekiel H. Guti, for a wonderful and refreshing time during our General Conference in Jamaica. We were greatly blessed to have Elders Paschal and Priscilla Changunda from Zimbabwe, who poured into the leaders through rich teachings that brought revival, correction, and a renewed appreciation for the vision and legacy of our ministry.

A major highlight of the conference was the teaching on church history and the importance of every leader knowing and preserving the foundations of the ministry. Leaders were reminded not to remove the ancient landmarks, but to remain grounded in the principles upon which the church was built. The importance of genuine love, unity, and working together as one body was also emphasized. Leaders were further challenged through the five habits of an effective leader: returning to the basics, developing themselves and others, planning and preparing, being effective team players, and remaining productive.

The final night focused on Church Quality Standards and the importance of soul winning, reminding everyone that reaching souls remains central to the church’s mission. Jamaica was truly revived, corrected, strengthened, and encouraged, with leaders expressing their commitment to accountability and applying the teachings received. We are deeply grateful to Elders Paschal and Priscilla Changunda for their sacrifice in coming to minister to us. We thank the God of Ezekiel for preserving His vision and strengthening us to remain faithful, united in love, effective in leadership, and committed to winning souls.

UGANDA

We give thanks and glory to the God of our father Ezekiel Guti for allowing us to host the August General Conference from 13–16 August at the FIF Kibuku National Centre. We were honoured to have Short-Term Missionaries Rev. Samuel and Nyasha Mapokotera as guest speakers, alongside our National leaders Rev. Geoffrey and Rose Wateya, Pastor Julius Okolong, and Elders Livingstone Okongo and Vincent Pablo, who taught powerfully from the conference subjects sent by FIF Headquarters.

The final day was especially impactful, with Rev. Nyasha teaching on talents during Bible Study and Rev. Samuel ministering on the guidance, rules, and policies of FIF. Many people received prayer and healing, 11 people were water baptized, and over 300 people were served food. We give all the glory and honour to the God of our father, Ezekiel Guti, for a blessed and successful conference.

CYPRUS

We give all glory to the God of our father, Ezekiel H. Guti, for a blessed and impactful General Conference held virtually from Thursday to Saturday. Leaders received teachings on prayer and forgiveness, leadership, talents and giving, ministry attendance, Bible doctrine, good working relationships, discipleship, the FIF pattern, and the church’s guidance, rules, and policies.

The conference concluded with a powerful National Big Sunday, featuring the joyful celebration of the marriage of two elders. Believers also shared testimonies of how they are using their home talents to meet their needs.

It was particularly encouraging to hear several believers who, after several years without permits, testified of the goodness of the God of Ezekiel as they experienced breakthroughs and received their permits. Pastor Power Sibanda ministered on “Kingdom Relocation,” followed by a powerful Holy Spirit session where believers were refreshed, strengthened, and delivered.

We continue to give all glory to the God of our father, Ezekiel H. Guti, for His work in the lives of His people and for the advancement of His Kingdom. Surely, we will not remain the same through your prayers.

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

We give thanks to God for the remarkable work unfolding in Trinidad & Tobago. Midweek services continue to be well attended, ushering in a season of revival among believers. This week, we also hosted a Leadership Training Seminar, where leaders were equipped on their duties and responsibilities, resulting in a renewed sense of burden and commitment to God’s work.

Sunday’s service was powerful, with several new congregants in attendance. Our pastors ministered on the Kingdom of God, and several believers suffering from chronic leg and back ailments received divine healing. One woman also received Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Saviour. We kindly ask for continued prayer that the souls being won will be firmly established and remain steadfast members of the Forward in Faith family.

MALAWI

We thank the God of our Father Ezekiel Guti for the grace He continues to give us in New Malawi, and we thank Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe Guti for being the chief host of the General Conference. The conference was held across six regions of Blantyre Dalitso Province under the leadership of Overseers Major and Rupo Nyamukuvhengu, supported by pastors and elders. More than 150 delegates attended, with attendance rising to 341 across the province on Sunday.

Seventeen topics were covered, including salvation, the fear of God, church doctrine, church history, guidance, rules and policies, and church standards. Delegates received life-transforming teachings, and six people received Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour.

Outstanding Testimonies and Miracles:

• 17 people were delivered from various forms of oppression, including the spirit of greed, the spirit of theft, and the spirit of poverty.
• 12 people were healed from various ailments, including severe abdominal pain and continuous sweating, even in very cold weather, among others.

The conference brought unity and renewed commitment to the legacy and Bible doctrine of our church. Glory be to the God of our Father for a wonderful conference. Please continue praying for us.

MALAYSIA

We want to thank the God of our Father, Prof. E. H. Guti, for the great work He is doing in our nation. Midweek service attendance fluctuates during exam periods, but we are seeing an impressive response to services such as daily morning prayers, Monday evening prayers, Go Quickly Tuesday evening prayers, Wednesday Bible Study, and Friday evening services. From Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 August, we held a combined General Conference with Thailand and Cambodia. Dr. Hebert and Overseer Jerina Nyakonda were our speakers, and indeed, it was an informative and life-transforming conference, with an average attendance of 35 members. The speakers covered several topics, including church pattern, prayer, personal development, soul winning, leadership, and rules and policies. We are grateful to God for using the speakers mightily to deliver in-depth leadership teachings, and we believe our region will never remain the same.

We also want to thank our parents for sending us such great speakers for our conference. We thank you for your continued prayers and support.

MOZAMBIQUE

We continue to honour and celebrate the legacy of our father, Apostle Ezekiel Guti, and give thanks to God for the wonders He is doing in Mozambique through the growth and strengthening of His Church. This week, powerful General Conferences were held across all provinces, with deep and impactful teachings shared among leaders. In Maputo City, we were blessed by the presence of Archbishop Dr. Mateus Luis Simao, who visited three conference centers and encouraged the Church to remain steadfast in faith.
Soul-winning and evangelism campaigns continue across the country, with more than 100 people accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior during an evangelistic crusade in Milange District, Zambézia Province. In Tete Province, follow-ups and New Believers’ Classes continue to strengthen those who have received Christ. The Church continues to move forward, strengthening believers, reaching new souls, and advancing the Gospel in Mozambique. Glory be to God!

ZIMBABWE

Seke North
Seke North Province hosted its first YG August Conference on 10–11 August at Seke 5 District Church, with 160 children attending, including 78 new converts and 68 who were baptized in the Holy Spirit. Pastors K & L Mashiri taught on prayer, church doctrine, salvation, deliverance, church history, and the Holy Spirit, while Deaconess Matikiti, Deacon Nzira, and Elder Goche taught on grooming and etiquette, social media, giving, and ministration. Many children were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues.
The conference was also enriched by career guidance sessions from professionals, including a neurosurgeon, engineer, registered nurse, and fashion designer. The Victim Friendly Police Department addressed child abuse, drug and substance abuse, reporting procedures, and prevention of early marriages. The children enjoyed adequate meals and a blessed conference. Under the leadership of Provincial Superintendent Elder Mashumba and Child Evangelism Pastors K & L Mashiri, the conference was a great success.

Greendale Province
We thank the God of our Father, Archbishop Ezekiel Guti, for the grace to host the Young Generation August Conference as Greendale Province under the leadership of Overseer N & S Bango from 10 to 12 August 2026 at Chinyika High School in Goromonzi. A total of 669 Young Generation members attended and were greatly blessed by powerful speakers, including Pastors Rudo Madzivanyika, K. & T. Dube, R. & L. Chigwenhembe, and Elder Catherine Guti. The Word was taught on salvation, church doctrine, adolescence, drug and substance abuse, grooming and etiquette, and career guidance.

The conference saw 196 children receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, while 101 children were delivered from various evil spirits, including pornography addiction, masturbation, fear, anger, and hatred. In addition, 65 children received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It was truly a powerful conference, and we believe that Greendale Province will never be the same

Kadoma Golden Province
We give all glory and honor to the God of our father, Archbishop E. H. Guti, for a powerful, Spirit-filled, and life-transforming Zonal General Conference. His presence was evident throughout as leaders from across the breadth of Kadoma Golden Province converged at Jameson High School under the guidance of Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe Guti, Apostle Nyasha Guti, and Senior Archbishop Prof. Eunor Guti, from 13 to 16 August 2026.

The conference saw 134 delegates in attendance on the first day, and the number rose to 700 by the close of the conference. The province was greatly blessed by the presence of Overseer Dr. Lloyd and Mirirai Zisengwe of Masvingo Province and Overseer Abel and Beverley Zhou of Chinhoyi Province. The province was blessed to have this panel of four speakers, who delivered several life-changing teachings on topics ranging from the New Believers’ Class, forgiveness from the heart, ZAOGA church Bible doctrine, talents and giving, salvation, and church history.

Westgate province
The ZAOGA Forward in Faith Ministries International Westgate Province, under the leadership of Overseers S. & S. Chakombera, held a successful 2026 General Conference from 13–16 August at the Westgate Provincial Centre in Harare. We give praise and thanks to the God of our Father, Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, for a conference that reaffirmed the church’s foundational doctrine and key teachings.

The conference honoured the visionaries, Archbishops Prof. E. H. & Prof. E. Guti, together with Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe and Apostle Nyasha Miriam Guti, with powerful teachings delivered by Rev. Dr. K. & Rev. Dr. S. Mauye and Pastors H. & A. Magumuye. The conference was officially opened by Dr. Ken Mauye on Friday evening, with attendance growing from an average of 150 leaders on Thursday and Friday, to 400 on Saturday and a peak of 1,012 on Sunday. The conference was a great success, bringing leaders and believers together in worship, fellowship, and life-transforming teachings.

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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.
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 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 success of the General Conferences held across the ZAOGA FIFMI churches. Leaders were empowered and inspired.
7. Thanking God for the EHG Legacy Tour of Asia Minor (Turkey) from August 18-27, 2026. Thanking God for journey mercies and protection throughout the tour.
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

Don’t admire anything which you don’t know where it comes from. Let’s admire people who fear God.

The important thing in this church is not how much you pray or fast, but it’s how much the fear of God is, and not the fear of man. If you want to admire a person, don’t admire the gifts but admire the life of the person. Some preachers have very enticing words, but there is no fruit in their preaching. You need to have a discerning spirit so that you are able to know the right spirit……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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