OCTOBER 2026

Dear Friends,

HAPPY 66th ANNIVERSARY ZAOGA FIFMI!

HARARE CENTRAL PROVINCE BIG SUNDAY

Harare Central Province held its Provincial Big Sunday, and many people can testify that the presence of God was tangibly felt throughout the service. It was a powerful and memorable gathering, marked by the move of the Holy Spirit and a spiritual refreshing of the church.

The Secretary-General, Bishop M. Nyambo, was mightily used by God to deliver a prophetic word that brought transformation to people’s lives. The message ministered deeply to the congregation, leaving many encouraged, strengthened, and spiritually renewed. A total of 3,404 people attended this powerful service. We also witnessed a remarkable harvest of souls, with 13 people receiving Jesus Christ in the main auditorium and 32 in the children’s church, bringing the total number of people who received Christ to 45.

Indeed, it was a day of spiritual awakening, transformation, and revival. The church was revived by the God of our Father, Archbishop Ezekiel H. Guti, whose legacy of faith and commitment to the work of God continues to inspire generations. To God be all the glory for what He has done in Harare Central Province! We believe this is only the beginning of greater things to come as the fire of revival continues to burn in our churches and communities.

MADAGASCAR

Toliara Assembly
We are grateful to the God of our Father Ezekiel for His amazing grace. We celebrate the birth of yet another assembly in the tourist town of Toliara, Madagascar, which is more than 1,000 km from the capital city, Antananarivo.

Our Overseer, Evangelist Phillip, and interpreter, Elder Nicoline, undertook a three-day bus journey to the city to attend a funeral, and during their visit, a new assembly was established. More than 60 people gave their lives to Jesus Christ, and they have been attending Sunday services for the past two weeks. A temporary structure has already been erected for church services.

We give all glory and honor to God, who is opening doors in diverse ways as we press forward with our vision of establishing Forward in Faith churches in every city of Madagascar. We are now in four cities, and the number continues to grow. To God be all the glory! We are praying for pastors to take over the newly established churches, as we are seriously facing a shortage of manpower.

BARBADOS

The service began with devotion and prayer led by Deaconess Crystal Francis. Elder Martika Brown facilitated the Bible study on “Winning Souls.” She emphasized the importance of soul-winning and fulfilling our God-given mandate to do Kingdom work, using the late Evangelist Dr. Ezekiel Guti Jr. as an example of dedication to preaching the Gospel despite physical challenges. Powerful testimonies were shared.

Elder Jermaine Brown delivered the Word under the topic “Be Careful of Your Association.” He encouraged the saints to trust God, remain faithful through persecution and trials, avoid speaking prematurely about God’s plans, and continue fulfilling their divine purpose, knowing that God will strengthen and establish them. Attendance was 13, including three children. It was a beautiful time in the presence of the God of Ezekiel. To God be all the glory!

GUYANA

We give praise and thanks to the God of Ezekiel for His goodness and faithfulness in Guyana. As we continue to hold firmly to the teachings of our Father, Ezekiel, the ladies gathered for prayer on Tuesday, while Friday’s service was dedicated to a ministerial session.

On Sunday morning, Bible study was about the importance of paying tithes and giving freewill offerings. This was followed by a testimony from one believer who shared how God has been blessing her through tithing.

The Word was then ministered by Elder Sherryann and Elder Coreen on the topics “Dwelling in the Secret Place of the Most High” and “Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice.” It was a powerful session that moved people to respond at the altar. We thank you for your continued prayers, love, and support as we continue to do the work of God in Guyana. To God be all the glory!

BOTSWANA

History was made as Botswana was granted the grace to host its first-ever National Music Seminar in Gaborone under the leadership of our National Music Director, Overseer Abigail Zhou. We give thanks to God for this remarkable milestone.

We were honored to have our International Music Directors, DPs A. and S. Kachamakwara, Overseer M. Chawadya, and Elder H. Gapara, who delivered rich and insightful teachings on the Music Ministry.

The seminar commenced on Thursday, 8 October 2026, with an attendance of 65 adults, which grew significantly to 540 adults on the much-anticipated Big Sunday, 11 October 2026. All facets of the Music Ministry, including the Tambourine Ministry, Worship Dance, Praise and Worship, the band, promoters, and sound engineers, received training and had the opportunity to minister practically during the glorious Big Sunday service.

One person gave their life to Christ, and the seminar concluded with a powerful, Holy Spirit-filled worship session. We give all the glory and honor to the God of our Father Ezekiel for making this historic milestone possible. We believe that our Music Ministry will never be the same again!

RUSSIA

We thank the God of our Father Ezekiel for His goodness and faithfulness in Russia. During the offline service in Moscow, our Russian mother, Marina, shared a teaching on “The Heart,” encouraging believers to obey the Lord wholeheartedly, as God looks at the condition of the heart. The service was attended by 39 members.

In St. Petersburg, Brother Munashe encouraged believers to walk in the will of God, keeping their hearts and minds focused on Him. The service recorded an attendance of 17 members. During the online service, Elder Ronald Njiswe taught on “Kingdom Righteousness,” explaining positional and practical righteousness and encouraging believers to pursue righteousness. We thank God for the joy in the church as believers continue to gather physically for midweek services and the breaking of bread.

ZIMBABWE

Marlborough
From 9 to 11 October 2026, ladies from Marlborough, led by District Pastor Rachel Tembo, went on a prayer retreat to Ngaone and Vumba with a deep hunger for the God of Ezekiel. At Ngaone, Mbuya Dorcas’ old kitchen site, many women testified to deliverance and healing immediately after orientation. At Dombo, “Fear Not, Sin Not,” ladies experienced healing, emotional relief, and spiritual encounters.

At Vumba Mountain, older women over 65 received strength to climb, while some ladies with leg problems testified to being healed along the way. Many also reported seeing angels and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit. The ladies prayed for our father, Archbishop Joseph Joe Guti, our mother, Apostle Nyasha Guti, our Mum, Archbishop Eunor Guti, and the two bishops, renewing their commitment to intercession.

On their way back to Harare, the ladies visited the ZAOGA Children’s Home in Mutare and donated groceries and cash to support the children. This showed their generosity and demonstrated their commitment not only to prayer but also to serving others and caring for those in need. All 76 ladies returned home joyful and spiritually refreshed. We give all the glory to the God of Ezekiel for a successful and blessed retreat!

Nembudzia Diamond Province
The official opening of the church took place at Bethel, Chireya Region, in Gokwe North, Nembudzia Diamond Province, under the leadership of Overseers S. and M. Mlambo. The celebrations began on Saturday night, with a powerful service led by local Pastor S. Kanteen, who was mightily used in the ministry of deliverance. More than 100 people gathered at Chireya Church, celebrating, singing, and dancing in anticipation of the official opening on Sunday.

The glorious event was commissioned by Senior Bishop Nelson K. Guti and Amai. It was also graced by Resident Bishop C. Maradha and most of the provincial pastors. A total of 310 believers attended this memorable occasion. Eight people gave their lives to Christ, reflecting the impact of the Word of God preached during the service. Surely, this was a weekend like no other in our province, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the church. To God be all the glory!

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.
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 Australia Zone 2 Deeper Life Leadership Conference held this past weekend. Leaders left revived and equipped to continue with the legacy.
7. Thanking God for the Middle East Deeper Life Leadership Conference & Believers’ Convention, to be held in Dubai, UAE, this Thursday, October 15-18, 2026. May God anoint the speakers and enable the leaders to attend.
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 the students need.
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 with and support the vision 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

For you to have this power in your church. First of all, you must be born again, be filled with the Holy Spirit, fear God, and you must have the Love of God. When you have the love of God, the love of Jesus Christ in you, then you love people through the love of God. When you have love in your assembly, you don’t fight one another, and you do not commit adultery and fornication. If you do that, the power of God will continue in your church, and the key is to pray with the love of God. As you do that, don’t talk rubbish in your church; don’t speak bad things in your church. Don’t enjoy gossiping. Fear God. When you do that, this power you are feeling in this conference will go with you from this conference. You must not be afraid. When you go, don’t be afraid to put it in action; all of you, do it: heal the sick, cast out demons….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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