During Day Two, the Weather Conditions Improved a Lot from the Extremely Hot Summer to Cool Temperatures As Showers of Rains Were Received

1 CELEBRATING ANNUAL EFFORTS IN A HOLY CONFERENCE

During day two, the weather conditions improved a lot from the extremely hot summer to cool temperatures as showers of rains were received. The coming in of the late rains gave a ray of hope as many feared food insecurity.

The program for the conference saw day two packed with

presentations, sermons, dedications and assignments. During the sessions, delegates were at liberty to question and get satisfactory answers in a holy conferencing manner.

Progress on the ZEAC Head Office construction

Powerful, engaging and inspiring sermons before and

after presentations were shared. Highly talented pastors ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

2 and delegates from beyond boarders and within shared During the session, Junior Church was given the different sermons and reports. opportunity to share their views. Nicole Svosve

representing the Junior Church among other things said, Rev. Christopher Chikoore from Texas shared devotion with the theme – “I speak life to you”, basing from “When the world sits The UMC children stand upright. Ezekiel 37:1-11. God instructed Ezekiel to speak life to When the world stands upright, we stand out. When the the dry bones and there was life. “Likewise, under world stands out, we are outstanding”. Linda Muzarabani hopeless situations speak life” he said. concluded by requesting for Junior Church uniform. The retiring Rev. Dr. Zebediah Marewangepo in his last sermon as the Administrative Assistant to the Bishop from the reading in Ezekiel and the Book of John said that there are people sent by God. They were commanded to go and work. Similarly, you are commanded to work for God but if you do not want, you are not forced. As clergies revisit your call as you accept this appointment today.

The most awaiting time of appointments was presided over by the Bishop. Most of the sermons were centered on encouraging the Pastors to respect the appointment. Nicole Svosve and Linda Muzarabani Indeed, it paid dividends as many pastors had contentment in their appointment. The new appointed Administrative Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Vienna Mutezo concluded the day with a sermon when she encouraged Pastors to enjoy their work. “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

3 PROCEEDINGS OF DAY TWO BIBLE READING LITURGIST: DS REV. PORTIA KANOYANGWA SCRIPTURES Ezekiel 37:1- 11

HYMN 46: MWARI MUBATSIRI WEDU

PREACHER: REV. CHRISTOPHER CHIKOORE

DS. Rev. Portia Kanoyangwa

PASTORAL PRAYER BY REV. JOSEPHAT BANDA

Rev. Christopher Chikoore

THEME: I SPEAK LIFE TO YOU

He thanked the Bishop for inviting him to come and share Rev. Josephat Banda the word. He brought greetings from his church Lovers ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

Lane United Methodist Church in Texas - USA. He is In Genesis, he created heaven and earth, the word one of the 11 workers abroad for Zimbabwe Episcopal said he spoke, and darkness and light separated. Area.

From the reading on Ezekiel 37:1-11 tallies well with Proverbs 18:21 the tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

From where he stays and came from, three weeks ago, his DS sent an email about the Head Usher who committed suicide. The Head Usher went to work as usual and organized everything. He allocated duties to respective authorities. After the service, he locked all the doors and everything was left in order.

Soon after he had put everything in order he entered into Mrs. Greater Nhiwatiwa his vehicle, shot himself, and died on the sport. Amongst his suicidal notes he said, “I have lost hope”. Similarly, That same God who had the power to separate land and we may come to church, participating fully in choir and water, that same powerful God is the same talking to the other organizations but we have lost hope. The DS would valley of the dry bones. You cannot do it physically but ask the Pastor their views on why someone can commit by spiritual powers and by speaking as He did it to suicide after doing church business. No one could fail to Ezekiel. have an answer.

God asked Ezekiel, “Son of man, can these bones live?” God gave us the power through the Holy Spirit to speak Ezekiel said, “Sovereign LORD, you alone know.” God life to the people. He gave us the power to do everything. had no reason to ask Ezekiel because He already had the “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

5 power. Nevertheless, He knew that He would a human in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit being to spoke on His behalf. and be healed.

In 2006, he came with a team to Nyakatsapa. As he drove He said back home he is dealing with a drug addicted there, there were cattle sleeping in the road. As he drove person. The mother would cry and scold him aloud. close by the only option was to hit the ones standing, to Nevertheless, it never changed anything. The Preacher avoid running over those sleeping in the road. After asked her to speak life to him like what God told Ezekiel hitting one, he stopped and there was a sign of relief. No to speak life to the bones. one was injured. Rev. Gurupira taught him at Mutoko Circuit where there One woman who believed on animal rights rushed to the was a demon-possessed person. Many people tried to cast animal, which was hit. She spoke life to it. She never out the demon without success. However, by mere bothered that the cattle can injure her but she continued to speaking life in the Name of the Father, the Son and the speak life to it. The Preacher had to forcefully remove her Holy Spirit he was delivered. close to the injured cattle fearing that she might be injured. In USA, churches are dying hence the Head Usher amongst other things committed suicide soon after a Ezekiel was asked to speak life to the dry bones. The church service. Head Usher from Texas killed himself because he lost hope. Go and talk to the people that there is a living God, who transforms. He testified that he had serious health We have people doing everything but there are living challenges. He had cancer and he used to undergo without hope. Let us speak life to people so that they have chemotherapy. One day he just refused to do so. He spoke hope in life. life to it and was healed.

You have sleepless nights due to challenges. Let us speak God speaks life to you. We have a God who listens to life so that Christians would not cry. Let them be talked, you. He needs your words. Always speak life to yourself. ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

6 He said he has his issues, which he had to speak life to. EPISCOPACY COMMITTEE REPORT BY MRS. You have your issues, which you can speak life to. God CHIPANGIDZO NYEMBA AND MRS. MARGRET has given us the power to pray and speak life to our MAKADZANGE situation. This is the time to speak life.

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit AMEN.

PRAYER AND BENEDICTION BY RESIDENT BISHOP DR. EBEN KANUKAYI NHIWATIWA

Mrs. Chipangidzo Nyemba and Mrs. Margret Makadzange

They made a special announcement that Rev. Shelly DeWolf, Rev. Elias Nhamoinesu Mumbiro and Bishop E.K Nhiwatiwa were ordained on the same day and have turned 40years in the Ministry today.

The delegates sung Happy Anniversary and wished them Resident Bishop Dr. Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa may more years in the Ministry.

“So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

7 OBITUARY 1. The Bishop‟s Office is fully furnished through The Zimbabwe Episcopal Area was saddened by the “Mhururu Pabasa”. passing on of the following: 2. They visited and prayed with Mai Bishop E.

Jokomo on 07/09/15 at her home. Clergy Members 1. Rev Winnet Chombo 3. The Head office clergy welfare is being looked 2. Retired Rev Samuel Nduna after by host districts as follows: 3. Retired Rev Josiah Makande a. Administrative Assistant to the Bishop – 4. Rev Nyarai Mugoti Harare East. 5. Retired Local Pastor Sibert Gwitira b. C.M. Director ZWAC - Harare West c. C.M. Director ZEAC - Mutare Relatives of Clergy Members d. BOT Area - Harare Central 1. D.S. Matikiti‟s mother e. Youth Director -Bulawayo Midlands 2. D.S. Bonga‟s mother f. Projects - Chitungwiza Marondera 3. Rev Chanakira‟s mother 4. The Bishop went on the UMC Maiden Trip to 4. Pastor Tedious Chikosi‟s mother Israel. 5. Mrs. Charlotte Washaya daughter to the late Rev 5. The Committee funded the Bishop‟s breakaway Samuel Munjoma holiday at Pandhari Lodge in April 2015. 6. Retired Rev Mukasa‟s daughter 6. The second Episcopal vehicle was purchased and is 7. Makanaka Mupaya Rev David Mupaya‟s twin in use. daughter 7. We celebrated the Episcopal day on 11 April 2015. 8. Mrs. Chitsiku‟s mother 8. A farewell for the outgoing D.S. Rev T. Madziyire Laity was done We remember with great sadness our Chairperson Mrs. 9. The welcoming of incoming D.S. Rev Jeyacheya Alice Matiza and all the other members and relatives of was done. our laity who passed on during the period under review. 10. The farewell for the Administrative Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Marewangepo who is retiring end of Bishop’s Activities - Highlights 2015 was organized by Harare East District.

““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

8 Work In Progress .Administrative Assistant to the Bishop - Purchase of Episcopal Residence stand in Mutare 1. Today we feel honoured to bid farewell to our distinguished Pastor, Leader and Father: Rev. Dr. Episcopal Residence Report Zebediah T. Marewangepo who is retiring at the 1. Repairs continue to be done as and when necessary end of this year 2015. We appreciate all the work on the residence, outbuildings and wall. that he did in the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area. A 2. Solar geysers to be fitted standing ovation in respect of Rev. Zebediah 3. The swimming pool needs immediate attention. Marewangepo was done. 2. To Rev Marewangepo we say, “You are retired but not tired” May God continues to bless you and your family.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed 2016!!!!!!!

QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION

Q Where is the money coming from for the scholarship? A The money would come from the two conferences and it is in the budget.

Mrs. Margret Makadzange Q Why selecting students from our school? A Everything starts from a certain stage but for this, RECOMMENDATION we started with people from our schools. 1. We recommend that there be an Episcopal Scholarship for (2) gifted, underprivileged children Q Why selecting AU, which is expensive and with from our High School to study at A.U. effective limited academic yet there are cheaper universities? 2016 A AU is our university therefore; it is prudent to use it. “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

9 Q Why starting with two students? As a church let us support each other do not hire A It is a pilot project and if all goes well the project from other service providers. Just negotiate on the will be extended to others. price. The recommendation was accepted. PENSION BY MR. MOSS KAPUMHA AND REV. RESPONSE FROM THE BISHOP PATHIAS HLAHLA

Mr. Moss Kapumha and Rev. Pathias Hlahla Bishop responding

The Bishop said that in Atlanta City were coke cola ACHIEVEMENTS is processed, the company is supporting universities UMC PENSION FUND ADMINISTERED BY and the City has the best universities because of the FIDELITY LIFE ASSURANCE company. 1. He said that there is general improvement in the Therefore, AU is our University we should not payment of contributions to the Pension Fund by apologize for taking our children to AU. Even if we various Units considering the challenging economic have a millionaire, who can educate there it is good environment in which the country is. However, to do so. ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

10 there are still some Units not up to date with their Description of Property 31 Dec’14 Market Value payments. (US$) 2. Benefits from the Pension Fund are being paid as 7 Bodle Avenue, Eastlea $225,000.00 and when a claim is made. A summary of the 14 Walterhill Road, Eastlea $130,000.00 benefit payments for the period 1 October 2014 to 32 Fereday Road, Eastlea $140,000.00 30 June 2015 are as follows: 11 Drummond Chaplin, Milton Park $ 210,000.00 18 Kay Gardens, Milton Park $140,000.00 Benefit Amount (US$) TOTAL $845,000.00 Retirement* $ 63,578.00

Withdrawal/Resignations $ 19,082.00 The last market value of the property portfolio Deaths** $ 27,974.00 incorporated into the financial statements previously was Total $110,634.00 US$677,790.00.

* The benefits to date are lump sum full 4. The total rental income from the properties commutations i.e. no balance monthly pensions (after commutation) are payable since the accumulated values portfolio is US$40,800.00 per annum on a net in the fund can only provide for less than the minimum lease basis. The rental payments are in arrears to pension of $30 per month as per Insurance and Pensions the tune of US$8,300.00 as at 30 September 2015. Commission (IPEC) guidelines. US$1,150.00 has been paid in advance in rentals. ** This excludes US$17,815.00, the lump sum Group The tenants in arrears have committed to Life Assurance (GLA) of twice-annual salary paid as accelerated payments to ensure they are up to date “insurance” claims by Fidelity Life Assurance from their by end of 2015. They have met their commitments GLA premiums‟ pool. to date. 3. A valuation of the UMC Pension Fund property

portfolio consisting of 5 properties was carried out 5. The assets of the UMC Pension Scheme grew from by EPG Global as at 31 December 2014 and it US$2,289,717.00 as at 30 September 2014 to established that the combined market value of the US$2,856,061.00 as at 30 September 2015. The properties was US$845,000.00 as at that date. The assets include the property portfolio of 5 breakdown is as follows: properties collectively valued at US$845,000.00 “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

11 as at 31 December 2014. The Fund balance 8. The Board drafted an Investment Policy to includes guaranteed bonus of 3.5% for the year guide the board on the management of the UMC ending 31 December 2014 and an interim bonus of Pension Fund assets. 1,5% for the period thereafter. Membership of the This is in line with best practice in the management scheme has reduced from 802 as at 30 September of any investment portfolio and is also 2014 to 791 (inclusive of 346 clergy members) as recommended by Insurance and Pensions at 30 September 2015. Commission (IPEC) as well the General Board on Pensions and health Benefits (GBOPHB). The draft

policy document is included in the Annexure to this 6. The Board commissioned a property audit, which report. was carried out by Capital H Realty as at 31 December 2014 after an informal tender. The audit results (which have been shared with BOT) gave 9. Retirement counseling sessions were successfully the board an insight into the various ways of held for Laity members in Harare (Inner City improving the returns on the property portfolio. The Church) and Mutare (Old Mutare Mission) on 17 report noted that the properties in Zimbabwe are August‟15 and 11 October‟15 respectively. At the currently undervalued and this creates opportunity Harare session, the Board established that some for further investment into this avenue by the circuits were not participating in the UMC Pension Scheme. The Board is current ceased with the Fund. The Board communicated with the respective implementation of these various recommendations District Superintendents to address the anomaly. meant to improve returns. The Board will continue to monitor the participation under the Scheme of staff employed

by and at Church institutions to ensure compliance 7. A GLA rate review done by Fidelity resulted in the with pension regulations which require that all GLA rate for the UMC Pension Scheme being permanent staff of an employer sponsoring a reduced from 3.6% to 2.4% effective 1 November pension fund should participate in that fund. 2015. This provides scope for the increasing the contribution towards retirement benefits. ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

12 10. Member Benefit Statements (commonly referred to new employees will also be given a copy as as certificates) were issued in July‟15 to all soon as they join the pension fund. participating members as at 31 December 2014. 12. The UMC Pension Scheme is now a full Members were asked to check the accuracy of the member of ZAPF effective 1 January 2015. information on the statements and to return to the Two members of the Board attended the ZAPF Conference Treasurer a copy of the statement with Annual Congress and after reporting back to the corrections where applicable. The corrections will Board it was agreed by the Board that UMC be reflected on the 31 December 2015 statements. Pension Scheme should be represented at all ZAPF Congresses. The Congress managed to lobby the Government to allow 10% of pension assets to be invested offshore (outside the country). Legislation in that regard is being drafted.

13. This provision will spread the investment risk of the UMC Pension Scheme once implemented into law. To date five members of the Board have already attended ZAPF workshops to learn and discuss about developments in the pensions industry. This will equip the members better for their oversight role as Trustees of the UMC

Rev. Alan Gurupira and Rev. Zebediah Marewangepo Pension Scheme.

CENTRAL CONFERENCE PENSION 11. Employee Booklets (a summary of the UMC INITIATIVE(CCPI) Pension Scheme rules) have been printed and will be given to each member of the pension fund by the 1. CCPI have changed their name to Central end of 2015. The booklets will help educate Conference Pensions (CCP) after they completed members on benefits provided under the fund. All rolling out the pensions initiative to Central “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

Conferences. They are now focusing on actuarial valuations every two years and the 13 supervising and advising the various cost of the valuations will be for the account of Conferences to ensure they develop sustainable CCP. pension funds.

2. Regular payments from the CCP are being received as promised. A total of U$52,272.00 was received during the year up to 30 September 2015. The money was distributed on a quarterly basis to qualifying retirees, spouses and beneficiaries.

3. CCP carried out their annual Audit of the payments they made to Zimbabwe during their visit to country from 9 to 13 August 2015. They expressed satisfaction with the way Zimbabwe Area has managed the funds. An actuarial valuation of the CCP provided benefits as at 31 December 2013 and DS. Rev Musafare Mususa and DS. Rev. Steven done by GBOPHB‟s actuaries indicated that the Jeyacheya

support from CCP will be sufficient up to 2016. 4. CCP provided the Board with badges for retirees Thereafter for the next 40 years an average of and spouses of deceased retirees in recognition of US$64,667.00 will be required to be their service to the Church. supplemented by the Zimbabwe UMC Pension Scheme. Our current stabilization account (standing at US$150,794.00 as at 30 September 5. The Chairman of the Board attended a 2015) will be managed by the Board to ensure that conference for UMC Conference Benefit the account will always have enough to cater for Officers hosted by GBOPHB in Johannesburg this shortfall. The CCP actuaries will carry out the from 14 to 18 September 2015 at the invitation of ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

14 GBOPHB. The attendance was fully sponsored by the GBOPHB. The theme of the conference was 3. Some circuits have employees who are not about “Sustainability of Annual Conference participating under the Pension Fund. This exposes Pension Funds” and focused on how to have a the Church to brand and reputational risk as some sustainable pension fund. The GBOPHB took the of them may not “speak good” about our Church opportunity to explain why they are not in favour when they are retired without a pension or a small of the disinvestment in some companies as per pension because they joined the Pension Scheme some pressure groups within the UMC. The late and only contributed for a short period. Conference recommended that all Central

Conferences include the requirement for 4. Some pension member data is still outstanding and provision of clergy pensions in the Central Units are advised to provide the data even when Conference Books of Discipline (the possible they have not paid in the contributions. This is wording was also provided). required to update the records held by Fidelity so that benefit statements are issued with correct CHALLENGES information once the payment is received.

1. The following Units were in arrears as at 30 OBSERVATIONS September 2015: 1. The general membership is beginning to appreciate 1. Mutambara Mission the need for pensions judging by the various follow 2. Ernest Memorial ups on workshops held. In particular they are now 3. Fair Field aware of the need to compliment the benefits from 4. Gomorefu the UMC Pension Scheme if they are to have a 5. Chikwizo decent retirement. This is encouraging because 6. Dendera with an enlightened membership the Board can 2. Arrear payments are payable including the bonuses focus on growing the assets of the fund. earned by the Scheme to avoid prejudicing members contributing on time.

15 2. Current Clergy on retirement have neither medical This may involve exploring the Special Fund nor funeral cover provided by the Church. Status or Self-administration as these options allow CONFAD (both East and West) are aware of the more flexibility regarding investment options. position and have promised us that once the cash

flows allow, cover will be provided. 2. The Board is in the process of re-defining the employer under the UMC Pension Scheme to reflect the position that not all staff at UMC institutions are employed by the United Methodist Church.

3. Retirement counseling sessions for members of the UMC Pension Fund will be carried out at least twice every year in line with the programme set by the Board at the beginning of that year.

4. Members of the Board will be sent for any necessary training identified by the Board to ensure they execute their mandate effectively. Rev. Christopher Chikoore

FUTURE PLANS RECOMMENDATION

1. The Board will continue to monitor the investment The Board recommends the adoption by the Conference market to optimise on returns in order to boost of the Investment Policy.

members‟ benefits under the UMC Pension Fund. BADGDING OF THE RETIRED PASTORS AND SPOUSES BY DS. REV. VIENNA MUTEZO ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

DS. Rev. Vienna Mutezo

It was highlighted that there was going to be badging for Mrs. Mudiwa being badged retired Pastors. The pin would be in scripted “The UMC Retired Clergy.‟

The Bishop advised the Pension committee to work with Mr. Manokore of Chisipiti who is a Lawyer by profession.

BADGING OF THE RETIRED PASTORS AND SPOUSES Mrs. Martha Mudzengerere Mrs. Makunike Mrs. Mudiwa Rev. Zebediah T Marewangepo Rev. Andrew Mhondoro Rev. Willas Makunike Rev. Josephat Banda Rev. Zebediah Marewangepo being badged “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

17 COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 3. Schools Construction - Due to shortage of (CONFAD) REPORT BY MR. DENFORD MUTWIWA funds they failed to avail $20,000 to Clare Mission as pledged to do at the start of the Quadrennium. 4. Establish state of the art Health Institution. As they embark on the Head Office construction, this idea of a state of the art health facility is also taking shape in our planning and they hoped to have something on paper before the end of the quadrenium. 5. Parsonages and Churches. Regrettably our revolving fund aimed at assisting circuits in building projects failed to progress as they met challenges in recovering funds borrowed by the first batch of applicants. They are however still trying to devise a better format for the fund to Mr. Denford Mutwiwa accommodate everyone in need.

Review of Quadrenium goals – 2013-2016 6. Head Office: Finance the construction of our 1. Centralise all Pastors’ Allowances. Head Office. They have kick started the They said that they would continue to engage all construction of Head Office with an initial figure of relevant stakeholders as they aim to find an $432,500 and aim to raise another $755,300 amicable solution to the discrepancies created by through budget allocations and fundraising projects haphazard pegging of allowances by Districts and in 2016. The cost of finishing this project is about Circuits. $1,600,000 and they aimed to complete financing 2. Pastoral Training -To sponsor at least six (6) new this in 2 years. student Pastors every-year at UTC. They have put 7. Multi-Purpose Building As with the health all students at UTC under Medical Aid and Funeral institution above our priority is to finish the Head Insurance cover. office construction but they also continued to ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

18 pursue the dream of having a multi-purpose 2. They are closely monitoring budgets from building in Mutare. Boards and Committees. 8. Transparency- To be transparent on all financial 3. They are liaising with Building Task Force on matters. disbursements and requisitions at the construction of the new Head Office.

4. Thank you Mr. Machiwenyika, Mr. Albert ECONOMIC OVERVIEW 1. The economy is expected to record a modest Mutidzawanda and your team. growth of fewer than 3% for 2015 and they anticipated that the rate would remain the same as they go into 2016 and deflation continues. The Income projections and cost projections are in line in most cases with these macro fundamentals.

Overview of CONFAD Subcommittees.

Policy and Personnel 1. This committee has worked in ensuring that the office bearers are adequately empowered. They have continued with seminars that seek to capacitate the church and its units with relevant DS. Rev. Vienna Mutezo, DS. Rev. Diana Matikiti and information. DS. Rev. Portia Kanoyangwa 2. They have finalised on the recruitment of the Conference Auditor. Thank you Mr. H Mudede, Audit & Salaries and Mr. C Chidzikwe. 1. The team worked hard in auditing Districts, organizations and the institutions. They also Budget worked very hard on the schools accounting 1. They managed to pay all our financial obligations manual, which is now ready for use. Centres and monitoring our budget. “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

continue to improve on financial management and Chimanimani Chipinge (-5%), and Makoni 19 implementation of audit recommendations. Thank Buhera(-1%) declined. you Mr. Karinda, Mrs. Chidawanyika, Mr. Mutowo 4. Total remittances amounted to $305,944 an and team. increase of 17% from $261,288 remitted in 2014 while the amount still owing decreased from RESOLUTIONS IN BRIEF ANDACHIEVEMENT $34,693 to only about $7,411 this year. We sincerely appreciate the effort. Income and Expenditure 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Sept 2015. RESOLUTIONS IN BRIEF ACHIEVEMENTS

That Head Office construction They received $195 638 Opening Balance at 01/10/14 =$ 273,748.00 budget be apportioned to from the budget Income 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Sept 2015 = $1,843,065.00 districts, units and organisation = $ 2,116,813.00 = $305 800.00 A full time auditor be employed Engaged 2 auditors on Expenses 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Sept 2015 = $ 1,529,178 effective in 2015 contract for six months pending full time Surplus = $ 587,635 engagement on the first of November 2015 That the conference‟s resolution Replaced by resolution Harvest Performance as at 30 Sept 2015. no. 4 of 2013 of $1 per member no.1 of 2014 be rescinded 1. Total district receipts from harvest increased by 17% to $1,019,813 from $870,960 received in Harvest Top 10 Circuits of the whole conference 2014. Growth/ 2. The average monthly receipts for the period under No Circuit Actual 2015 Actual 2014 Decline review also increased by 17% to $84,984 from 1 Chisipiti- Hre East $144,817 $165,293 -12% $72,580 recorded the previous year. 2 Cranborne- Hre East $ 98,013 $ 58 013 106% 3 Innercity -Mutare $ 48,780 $ 47,767 8% 3. Chitungwiza Marondera 54%, Harare East 31% and 4 Waterfalls – Hre East $ 39,993 $ 31,234 25% Mutare 10% all recorded positive growth while 5 Hilltop - Mutare $ 31,855 $ 33,357 -5% 6 Dangamvura – St $ 29,933 $ 31,157 -5% Marange (-38%), Mutasa Nyanga (- 6%) ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

20 James review increased by 5% to $2,556,917 7 Zimre Park- Hre East $ 28,426 $ 25,000 12% 8 Chikanga St Johns- $ 28,286 $ 17,709 60% compared to $2,444,238 receipted the previous Mutare year. 9 Chikanga –Streamview $ 27,422 $ 22,195 30% 2. Average monthly receipts for the same period also Mutare 10 King David – Mutare $ 27,209 $ 22,534 20% increased by 5% to $213,076 from $203,686 received in the prior year. 1. The circuit, which raised the highest Harvest in the 3. Chitungwiza Marondera, Harare East, and Conference, is Chisipiti with $144,817 however Chimanimani Chipinge have achieved positive down 12% from $165,293 last year. growth in overall performance while the rest 2. Cranborne achieved the highest jump of 353% declined. followed by newcomer in the top ten St Johns Chikanga with 60% and Chikanga East coming up Guidance and reminder: Harvest, which comes in at with 30%. circuit level in kind, should be converted to cash or have District Performance on all Income as at 30 September its cash equivalent calculated and then the district and 2015 conference obligations calculated and paid.

District % +Gain 2015 2014 2015 2014 Institutions 2.5% Levy Contributions Gain -Loss Average Average YTD In YTD IN $ $ 2.5% Levy from 2012 2013 2014 2015 % Chimanimani 10 709 7,772 7,063 93,262 84,760 Centre Annual Annual Annual Annua Growt Chipinge Harare East 12 10,242 94,262 84,019 1,131,141 1,008,233 l h Makoni -8 -884 10,490 11,374 125,879 136,483 Marange High $9,657 $12,340 $12,87 $17,80 +38% Buhera 9 0 Marange -26 -1,402 4,035 5,436 48,416 65,235 Mutambara $4,424 $9,550 $10,50 $ -6% Mutare -2 -1,194 56,370 57,564 676,442 690,765 High 0 9,800 Mutasa -9 -1,421 14,505 15,927 174,063 191,120 Nyanga Mutambara Pri $600 $1,220 $813 $ +240 Chitungwiza 15 3,339 25,643 22,304 307,713 267,643 2,796 % Marondera Hartzell High $4,174 $9,573 $7,086 $14,22 +100 Totals 5 9,390 213,076 203,686 2,556,917 2,444,238 3 % Hartzell Pri $2,400 $3,600 $5,947 $10,25 +72% 1. Total district receipts for the 12 months under 4 Claire Pri $246 $144 $114 $ -41% “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

21 61 Marange Mission again remitted the highest amount Claire Sec $225 $378 $370 $ -3% of $17,800 up from $12,340 recording a growth of 4% 359 followed by Lydia Chimonyo who recorded a massive Muziti Sec $255 $ +100 238% growth remitting $16,206 from only $4,800 last 120 % Muziti Pri $258 $527 $ - -100% year. Hartzel High 100%, Mutambara Primary 240%, Chinyauhwera $135 $150 $398 $ +101 Hartzell Primary 72%, and Chinyauhwera High (101%) High 800 % all registered growth rates as shown above. The rest Lydia Chimonyo $5,160 $9,600 $4,800 $16,20 +238 declined with Mutambara High showing a serious trend. 6 % Gomorefu High $213 $270 $773 $ +56% COMMON POOL 1,208 Chapanduka Sec $143 $541 $434 $ -48% 225 COMMON POOL SUMMARY Arnoldine pri $350 $200 $400 $ -76% Details 2015 2015 2014 Variance Variance 94 Arnoldine Sec $110 $ +175 Common Pool 818,214 795,200 782,154 3 5 302 Income 32% Mt Makomwe $140 $240 $ -17% Pri 200 Harvest 10% 102,333 100,000 96,331 2 6 Munyarari Pri $270 $90 $ +300 Salary 31,538 35,000 28,196 -10 12 360 Nyakatsapa Pri $500 $250 $529 $ -77% Contribution 120 Units Nyakatsapa Sec $2,000 $3,200 $2,600 $ +18% 3,092 Total Income 952,084 930,200 906,681 2 5 Zuze $289 $ -60% Common Pool 959,075 950,000 937,102 1 2 110 Expenditure Total $30,22 $51,909 $48,89 $78,13 +60% 7 9 2 Common Net (6,990) (19,800) (30,421) - - Income/Deficit 2.5% levy from Institutions Balance B/F (43,638) (13,217) Remittances from institutions increased by 60% this year Balance B/F (50,628) (43,638) compared to last year as seen in Table 1.11 above.

22 a. The common pool income recorded growth of 2% against the budget and 5%compared to prior year, and the expenses increased by 1% against the budget and 2% compared to prior year b. During the 12 months under review, common pool income averaged $79,266 per month against average monthly expenditure of $79,923. This resulted in a total deficit of $6,990 for the period.

REACTION FROM THE FLOOR Q Are we a tithing church? A Yes. The church gets at least 40% of its income Mrs. and Rev. Peter Mudiwa from tithers therefore we are a tithing church. Q Land utilization whose responsibility is it? BUDGET PRESENTATION BY MR. BENSON A It was said it is the responsibility of all not for the MACHIWENYIKA AND MR. SOLOMON CHIRIPASI conference but the whole church. Q Common pool is in deficit what does that mean? A Yes it is in deficit some of the district are behind in their payments.

It was highlighted that some of the districts need a lot of conscientisation for them to be able to pay to the church.

1. The Committee members were thanked for tabulating per circuit. It was said this year is the year we passed the one million target. 2. It was highlighted that the figures presented where for only 9months. 3. Rev. Peter Mudiwa appreciated the assistance from the pension fund. Mr. Benson Machiwenyika “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

23 Proposed Budget For 2016 TREASURER PRESENTATION BY MR. SOLOMON CHIRIPASI They proposed to maintain the current budget allocations to Boards and Committees given the priority they are directing towards Head Office construction.

Capital Expenditure Budget Proposals

Capital Expenditure Oct 2015 to 95 Sept 2016 Amount 96 Admin Assistant Vehicle $25,000 97 Other $10,250 Head Office Construction from 98 Budgets $460,263

99 Investments $432,483

100 Donations $115,000 Mr. Solomon Chiripasi

DS. Rev. Daniel Chitsiku read the audit report, which the 101 Harvest / Rent $130,000 102 Fundraising 50,000 Auditors said it represented the true and fair view of the 103 Total Capital Expenditure $1,222,996 status of the financial position of the conference.

Recommendations. Narrative 2014 2015 Budget YTD YTD 2016 That Head Office construction budgets apportionments to Opening Balance 01/10/14 $211,246 $273,747 $587,634 Monthly 40% $977,693 $1,022,767 $1,125,044 Districts and Units be carried forward to 2016. Harvest Thanksgiving 30% $261,733 $305,944 $337,698 Administration levy 2.5% $48,899 $78,132 $85,945 Projects $2,500 - $50,000

24 Donations $11,600 $1,666 $115,000 Pastors‟ Emergency Fund - - $20,000 Organisations $2,350 $6,622 $7,284 Rural Pastors Vehicle $14,634 $6,610 $24,000 Rent Received $40,781 $41,219 $45,341 Period Total $1,529,482 $1,535,548 $2,984,196 Other Income $75,400 $96,477 $15,000 Period Surplus/Deficit $62,501 $307,517 ($587,312) Annual Conference $25,696 $24,017 $26,419 Grand Surplus/Deficit $273,748 $581,264 $323.00 Head Office Construction $10,384 $205,625 $110,162 2015 REACTIONS FROM THE FLOOR AND Head Office Construction - - $350,300 2016 RESPONSES Rand Equivalent $3,562 $14,514 $2.500 Q What are unallocated funds? Interest Received $12,215 $16,210 $1,000 A Unallocated funds – it was explained that people Ebenezer Convention $90,975 - - bring money in bulk without apportioning it to Salary Contribution- Units $28,196 $31,538 $34,692 respective budget line. Period Total $1,591,984 $1,843,065 $2,306,885 Q What is annual conference money? Grand Total $1,803,230 $2,116,812 $2,894,519 A Annual conference – Is money paid by delegates

Expenditure STATISTICS REPORT BY. REVGODFREY GAGA Capital Expenditure $2,656 $29,730 $35,250 AND REV. ERICK MUFORI Head Office Construction $15,710 $65,857 $1,187,746 Boards and Committees $86,995 $117,431 $140,200 Connectional Ministries $46,144 $41,489 $70,000 HO Admin, Salaries, Utility $112,433 $124,440 $173,000 Bills Annual Conference $25,220 $29,137 $32,024 Expenses District Budgets, Connect $52,810 $33,473 $81,000 Obligations Ebenezer Convention $114,716 - - Rental A/C Expenses $ 326 $ 678 $ 1,000 Common Pool Expenses $937,102 $960,655 $980,000 Pastoral Support & Training $120,736 $126,048 $150,000 Rev. Godfrey Gaga and Rev. Erick Mufori “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

25 ACHIEVEMENTS applauded and be commended for serious

consideration of statistics as their priority of work – All our statisticians attended the three meetings called for, 5 February, 21 June, and 16 October for this year as per thank you. calendar .Attendance was a hundred percent in all

Highlights 2. The element of our members crossing circuits

should be looked at critically since it causes discord Clergy Personnel in our record books, as some people have become 2015 Chitma Chichi Mar Mak/b Mut Mt/ny HED Total Local 4 1 4 5 7 5 1 27 dual members of circuits by virtue of residence and Provional? 2 3 5 6 2 6 0 24 membership. Elders 14 13 11 17 24 21 23 123 Total 20 17 20 28 33 32 24 174 Retires 12 Special 5 3. The U. K, USA and South Africa membership Appointment Total 108253 should be looked at seriously since most of the Conference people in the diaspora do not have transfers from Membership Participating 29754 home churches. A separate record book should members Grand Total 138 007 therefore be assembled through the pastors and be part of this report to reconcile our membership. Total Conference Membership 108253 Participating members 29754 RECOMMENDATIONS Grant Total 138007

That our sister Board CM, to work on our record books, OBSERVATIONS to update them so that they are user-friendly and 1. The statistics is happy that the church is growing in contextual in today‟s ministry. very positive manner. Our pastors should be

26 BOT REPORT BY MR. ASHWORTH HWATA

The expected building though changed to two-storey building

3. Constructor Tenders

Mr. Ashworth Hwata They invited five constructors but four responded as follows ACHIEVEMENTS a. Njanike Construction. 1. The Mutare City Council approved all plans as per b. Manifesto Construction. our required designs. c. Double „C‟Construction. 2. Invitation of consultants were done and contracts d. Plannet Building Construction. were awarded to the following The tender was awarded to Njanike Construction. 4. In trying to address the issue of high labour costs a. Quantity Surveyor – ABS consultants. considering the tenders, which had been submitted, b. Structural Engineer – Gift of faith Engineers. they ended up having several board meetings c. Architecture – IK Design consultants. chaired by the cabinet representative DS Chitsiku d. Electrical Engineer – Tedmore Electrical. trying to reduce the cost of the project to suite the e. Electrician - Tenders Invited. estimated budget of $1.6 million. f. Mechanical Engineer – Tenders Invited. As a result, they came up with the following:- “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

27 a. They revisited two tenders, which had the lowest labour costs that is Manifesto and Njanike construction which then resulted in Njanike Construction being awarded the tender. b. The estimated cost of our project is $1.6 million after revisiting the bill of materials less the prime cost it came up to $1.4 million. c. They reduced the size to two floors with the

provision of the third floor without changing the Side view design. d. Duration of the project is now 12 months instead 6. CURRENT POSITION OF THE PROJECT of 15 months. a. The project started on 1 October 2015 and our 5. LEGAL AGREEMENTS expected date of completion is on 15 November 2016 (Annual shutdown and holidays factored in). Through B.O.T., they have signed contracts with b. An Architect did the first inspection for settings on the following: 12 October 2015. c. On 26 October2015, structural Engineer did the a. Contractor Njanikeon site hand over on 1 excavation inspection. October 2015. d. Structural Engineer did the first steel setting inspection on the back line on 12 November 2015. b. Consultants : - e. They are holding site meetings twice a month with Ik Designs Consultants 1st of October 2015 consultants and contractor. f. They also meet once a month as the building Task A.B.S. Consultants 1 October 2015. Gift of Faith Consultants 1st of October 2015. Force committee to deliberate on our progress. g. They are working hand in hand with contractor team, which comprise of qualified people who ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

28 brought their CV‟s for verification through a. The procurement team was set to enable the consultants. purchase of materials. It then prompted us to h. The project is now 2 months old, considering the come up with an internal control system progress we have made so far it then gives us 21% document, which has since been approved by in terms of project completion. CONFAD. b. Stationery was purchased as per the new system. c. We now have a site clerk Mr. Temberere who then started work on 1 October 2015. d. On requisitions, there are three representatives to constitute a purchase of any nature that is B.T.F, B.O.T. and CONFAD. e. All purchases are done as per contractor request through the Quantity Surveyor. f. Labour claims are done through consultant‟s approval. g. Consultants are paid $450.00 on each visit as Aerial view per agreement, which constitutes of 60% as a 7. SITE INSPECTION donation and 40% as pay. a. Only consultants are authorized to give and suggest site instructions. h. All our costs since project inception are as b. Client representative will use the common book follows : on site and visitors will use the visitors‟ logbook Consultants $ 31 444.00 on site. BTF expenses $ 2 306.00 Materials $ 100 579.00 8. PROCUREMENT Staff $ 350.00 Contractor $ 22 310.00 TOTAL $ 156 989.00 “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

As of 23 November 2015 Progress as of the 10 December 2015

9. ENCOURAGEMENTS

a. They encouraged all Districts to meet their ZEAC building fund budgets in order for us to meet up our deadline of project completion that is 15 November 2016 and to avoid a substantial relocation fee of the contractor.

b. They would like to extend an invitation for donations from church members and non-church As of 2 December 2015 members both local and abroad to donate towards this project.

c. Finally yet importantly, the Bishop was asked to invite the Conference to visit the project.

30 COMMENT FROM THE BISHOP The Bishop said they worked hard during the ZWAC construction. They worked closely with CONFAD. The Bishop said that when you have a big project like this, there should be a strategy to source for money. Eng. Garikai is a long standing Engineer with a good Relocation of machinery is expensive and it is legal for reputable record and he worked hard at ZWAC. them to charge that. It can cost $60 000.00 to relocate which is too expensive. Mr. Mafunda said that ZWAC worked hearts out not as However, the conference is working hard to raise money. ZWAC but as ZEA, therefore let follow suit. The late Lay leader Mr. Nyataga would say, “Let us hurry slowly” The Pastors are doing well in raising funds for the construction despite the country being in a financial crisis. DS Chitsiku was appreciated for his effort. Let us speak life in the building. ZWAC MR. MASHITA, MR. VHUMBUNU AND ENG. GARIKAI INABSTENTIA A WORD OF ADVICE FROM MR. VUMBUNU He said that let us construct a standard building. Doing God‟s work should be done whole-heartedly.

PRAYER BY REV. DR. ZEBEDIAH MAREWANGEPO

Mr. Mashita and Mr. Vhumbunu

They were thanked for the technical support. They attended three meetings chaired by the cabinet together. Rev. Dr. Zebediah Marewangepo “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

31 DEDICATIONS She thanked God for the efforts. She thanked the Bishop for the advice to look for funds from within and REMARKS FROM MRS. TENDAI GURUPIRA abroad.

The Bishop said to the children “You are no longer orphans but you have many parents”.

RESPONSE FROM FAIRFIELD CHILDREN’S HOME BY BIG MATANDA

Mrs. Tendai Gurupira

Mrs. Gurupira said that Rev. Balance assisted her to develop a project proposal worth $10 000.00 for Fairfield Children‟s Home and Home of Hope. The money was used to purchase kitchen utensils. Among others are : Big Matanda 1. 5 stoves 2. 3 Fridges He said, “Thanking is a way of expressing love”

3. 1 Deep freezer He thanked the Almighty for the love. He said the 4. 8 Wheelbarrow and many others. presence of the church has made a fruitful day and life for them. The support has been overwhelming.

32 As a home, he said they have experienced some challenges but there were some swift interventions, which is greatly appreciated.

He said he was excited to receive the good for that he thanked all for the love.

The Bishop handed over the donation to Rumbidzai Sigauke on behalf of the Home.

The consignment AMBULANCE DEDICATION REMARKS BY MRS.MONICA NZARAYEBANI (ADMINISTRATOR AT THE HOSPITAL)

The Bishop handing over donation to Rumbidzai Sigauke

He said let us allow them to grow as other children and be independent. May God remove all the hindering effects within themselves. They were encouraged take note that their God looks them after. The church will stand with them. The church will educate them. Mrs. Monica Nzarayebani “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

33 Mrs. Nzarayebani thanked God for all the support at Old REMARKS FROM MRS. HANNAH MAFUNDA Mutare. She said “As a hospital, we had a number of challenges especially of transferring pregnant mothers to Provisional Hospital”.

“Old Mutare Hospital is a referral center. We receive patients from as far as Mutare, Nyanga and Buhera Districts. For that reason, there is a lot of pressure when transferring patients” she said.

She thanked God for a sound relationship with the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and Health Board. Mrs. Hannah Mafunda They wrote a proposal and were given an ambulance. To God be the Glory. She said that during the year the hospital improved in a number of areas. She said, “The hospital started to carry out cesarean section since October through the assistance of Ministry of Health. They received a laundry machine worth $31 600.00, chemistry analyzer worth $15 150.00, a grant to construct mothers‟ shelter to mention a few”. Mrs. Mafunda said that because of the high number of referrals, there was a high demand for space for pregnant mothers hence the need to construct more rooms. For that, they thanked God and all leaders for the support. They thanked the Health Ministry on behalf of the church. The donated ambulance ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

34 DS. REV. DANIEL MUTIDZAWANDA HANDED OVER THE VEHICLE.

Bishop’s vehicle THE BISHOP’S RESPONSE

DS. Rev. Daniel Mutidzawanda

He thanked God for the vision of the Episcopacy in buying Bishop‟s car. He thanked the joint venture by both conferences. They managed to buy a vehicle to be used by the Bishop. He congratulated the church for growing to another level. He thanked all the leadership for the teamwork in buying Bishop‟s car.

Bishop Dr. Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

35 The Bishop said that the issue of the transport was It is not anything to be proud of but for God‟s work to mentioned in the Bible. Christ at the Sea of Galilee he be done. would use a boat. Christ when at Mount of Olive he took He said very soon a UMC airplane would replace the a young donkey to reach Jerusalem. United Methodist Church vehicles, with this rate of development. The pilot is already there. There is no going While they were in Israel, a certain man with a donkey back. would ask visitors “Take Jesus Christ‟s taxi”. They could The next Bishops maybe one or two after him would not not understand it. One of the people explained, “If you be driving but flying. The Government would issue a want to feel what Jesus Christ experienced you can hire license to The UMC to operate a private plane. This is it”. another vision for the church. The vehicles are used to transport the patient. In rural areas, people still use wheelbarrows and scotch carts. These days when going to Bulawayo and from he will just However, because they take time to get to hospital a go to the airport at 7am and by 8am, he would be in person can easily die on the way. He thanked the good Bulawayo airport. By 4pm, he would be back in Harare. relationship between the church and Ministry of Health. PRAYER BY THE BISHOP E.K. NHIWATIWA Many people always comment that Bishop is always on time. All this is because of you, how have managed to provide the means of transport. He said, “How can you delay when you are mobile?”

He said that he has as well Prado and he uses different vehicles according to the terrain. If they are going to Mutoko - Chidenga area they would enquire from the DS about the terrain. If the terrain is rugged they would use a Prado which is high. Vehicles are made for an appropriate terrain. For tarred road, small vehicle can be appropriate. Bishop E.K. Nhiwatiwa Praying ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

36 AFTERNOON SESSION She welcomed the conference with $50.00

WELCOMING THE CONFERENCE 3. BEYOND BOARDERS BY MRS. STELLA MUFIRI 1. EVANGELIST ALISON KAMUPIRA

Evangelist Allison Kamupira Mrs. Stella Mufiri He welcomed the conference with $20.00. UK Canada, New Zealandand Australia – They welcomed the conference with singing “Mwari Wakanaka”.

2. JUSTICE HLEKANI MWAYERA She expressed joy for the efforts done by ZEAC with $1000.00.

4. SOUTH AFRICA – BY REV. DAVID MUCHERERA AND REV MIRIAM MAGURA

The Bishop said that the work they are doing in SA is awesome. He appreciated the efforts of the church. The SA furnished the office during Mhururu Pabasa. They bought seven fridges,

cameras, projector and desks among other things. Justice Hlekani Mwayera “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

37 The Bishop said “In the church there is winning 6. She reported that the school activities are spirit”. running smoothly. She said, “First in the country, we organized the President Book Camp Initiative where students were being equipped with self-help skills to prepare them for the future”.

Rev. David Mucherera and Rev. Miriam Magura They welcomed the conference with joy. Mrs. Selebatso E. Modisaemang and Rev. 5. BOTSWANA - MAUN SENIOR SECONDARY Tafadzwa Mabambe MISSION SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MRS. The school has 1 752 students, 128 Teaching staff SELEBATSO E. MODISAEMANG. members and 75 non-teaching staff members. She said her husband Mr. E. Modisaemang

accompanied her and she welcomed the conference BGCSE Examinations went well. Many thanks go with happiness. They said they were happy to be in to the good work displayed by the Chaplain. We Mutare on church business. She highlighted the thank for the Guidance and Counseling Unit within work being done at the school. the school.

Above all, they give glory to God who blesses us all the time. ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

38 LITURGIST: DS REV. STEVEN JEYACHEYA SCRIPTURES: Ezekiel 33:1- 9 John 21:15:19

PREACHER: REV. DR. ZEBEDIAH MAREWANGEPO

DS. Rev. Steven Jeyacheya

PASTORAL PRAYER AND BIBLE READING BY DS. REV. JOSEPH BONGA

Rev. Dr. Zebediah Marewangepo

HYMN 153 “UPENYU HWANGU NEMASIMBA”

THEME: REVISIT YOUR CALL AS YOU ACCEPT THIS APPOINTMENT TODAY Rev. Dr. Marewangepo said that he has worked with the DS. Rev. Joseph Bonga Bishop for many years and has never thanked him but “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

39 today he will do so. There is no other platform for him them that the Almighty had stamped his passport like this since he has retired. He thanked the Bishop for already. They said that it was taboo in Côte d'Ivoire. He the resounding farewell, which was overwhelmingly also told them that it was also taboo in Côte d'Ivoire to attended. It was so humbling what the congregants did. demand cash. After they saw that he was a hard nut to crack, they freed him. Sincerely, he thanked the people for their unwavering support since he joined the Ministry in 1965 thus half of a century ago to date. For that reason, he was happy. He went further to say that during his Ministry he is at peace because he achieved his goal. The work was not rosy but he endured. Sometimes Pastors change the time of appointment to disappointment. Thus not good.

Zimbabwe currently is facing unemployment but Christ has called you to come and do his work but you murmur.

During his 50years in Ministry, he enjoyed his work The delegates despite the harsh situations he underwent. Other Pastors after encountering such experience they While he was working in the East in Côte d'Ivoire and in resigned but he soldiered on. Mozambique, war was ravaging the two countries. What he wanted to share is that he is leaving the baton At one given time, when in Côte d'Ivoire going on a stick to others. Do not do cheap things in God‟s work. mission to visit the Missionaries there was an ambush. He While he was working in New York, it was not easy but was singled out from the rest and taken to a base camp by he managed. He was the first African to work in New the soldiers. While there, they demanded for cash in the York under the United Methodist Church by then. pretext that they wanted to stamp his passport. He told ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

40 This was because of God‟s grace. We do it to nobody but circuit. If that happened at work, one feels deserted. to God only. Some because they do not want to listen to Just say, “Here I am God, use me the way you want”. God they end up appointing themselves to their circuit of choice. By so doing they will not enjoy their work.

From the reading in Ezekiel and the Book of John, there are people sent by God. They were commanded to go and work. Similarly, you are commanded to work for God but if you do not want, you are not forced.

THEME: REVISIT YOUR CALL AS YOU ACCEPT THIS APPOINTMENT TODAY

When you accepted your call, you agreed to go anywhere as long as there are people to be saved. He said “I never Mr. Choguma, Mr. Matika and Mr. Hwata regretted where I was appointed to go” This was his experience of his half a century as an Elder. Today you are being given your circuit therefore rejoice. Revisit your call as you visit your appointment. Today is a Your failure in the ministries emanates from your first blessed day as you are appointed to go and serve the appointment, which you failed to accept and never people. Do not select people to minister to. If you have enjoyed. By so doing you have already failed. You were that spirit, you have failed. When that spirit has gone, you supposed to enjoy the ministry from the starting point. feel deserted.

To follow God is not easy though enjoyable. God is There is no circuit with members who do not like their always with you. Our challenge is to run away from Him. Pastors. As a Pastors give love and you will receive love. It may mean God did not call you but you looked for a job He said there is no one to undermine one another because without the calling hence, you ended up looking for a we are all children of God. It is written God‟s grace is “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

41 sufficient for all of us. God loves us all. He created all human beings in His image not to dislike him or her but to love him or her. Revisit your calling.

You were not called maybe it is your grandmother who was called therefore it is not your calling. Because it is not your calling it will follow the owner.

Peter was told to herd the sheep and was disappointed that Rev. Tsitsi Madziyire Christ had questioned him. It was not his calling to be a APPOINTMENT BY THE RESIDENT BISHOP DR. EBEN KANUKAYI NHIWATIWA shepherd.

When you are scolding people, you would be scolding self. Likewise, a failed student would scold the teacher.

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit AMEN.

PRAYER BY REV. TSITSI MADZIYIRE.

Resident Bishop Dr. Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

42 The Bishop said that the leaders shape the people being # CIRCUIT PASTOR STATUS YEAR led. The love with the laity to the Pastors is 1 Chibuwe Rimbi Gift Mukwishu Elder 3 commendable. The Pastors have their weaknesses and 2 Chimanimani Honest Sithole Provisional 1 emotions. When she or he has exercised her or his East weakness upon the laity do not share with others. The 3 Chimanimani Jonathan Elder 1 moment she or he hears that, she or he may be defensive North Ndaramwi and by so doing, there would be disharmony. 4 Chimanimani Nomatter Elder 1

West Masvaure 5 Gudyanga Victress Gwiza Local Pastor 2 Some circuits are mature while others have attitudes. Birchenough Therefore, the Pastors appointed to the circuit have 6 Gaza Ratleshoek Pauline Elder 5 strengths to help the circuit. Nyamudzura 7 Mutambara Amos Masvodza Elder 5 CHIMANIMANI – CHIPINGE DISTRICT 2016 APPOINTMENTS Centre

8 Mutambara East Lloyd Marange Elder 5 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: STEPHEN JEYACHEYA(2) 9 Mutambara Martha Mberi Provisional 2 DISTRICT WORKER: NESTER JEYACHEYA (2) South 10 Mutambara West Godknows Elder 4 Risinamhodzi 11 St Mark Chipinge Pedzisai Elder 5 Nyamudzura 12 Nyanyadzi Joseph Charinge Elder 1 13 RusituValley Lameck Makuza Local Pastor 1

DCM Director Sophirina Sign Elder

MUTAMBARA MISSION Station chairperson Rev Solomon Mudonhi 1 Workshop Manager Mr. Gadzirai Mudendere Muta Sch & Hos.Chaplain Rev Simon Matende 1 Medical Chief Exe. Officer Dr. Emmanuel Mefor Acting Hospital Admin. Mrs. Ethel Mapanda Doctors 1. Dr. Alister Matambo 2. Dr. Mollyn Matimbira Sister In Charge Mr. Nhamo Mirato DS. Rev. Steven and Mrs. Nester Jeyacheya Nursing School Tutors 1. Mr. Edmore Zuweni (Principal) “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

43 2. Mrs. Hellen Kuture # CIRCUIT PASTOR STATUS YR High School Head Forgiveness Chawareerwa 1 Chitungwiza Givemore Elder 3 Deputy Misheck Rwizi 2 Associate Chimbwanda Local 2 Primary School Head Mansure Dimba Rufaro Magomo Pastor Deputy Head Ms Thabita Matombo 3 Dombotombo Blessing Saunyama Elder 1 Boarding Master Godfrey Kasiyamhuru 4 Hunyani James Matsungo Elder 1 Boarding Matron Gloria Chatukuta 5 Hwedza Grace Mavhiza Provisional 2 Centre Treasurer Linda Nyatwa 6 Marondera Pathias Hlahla Elder 3 LYDIA CHIMONYO Innercity Station Chair &Sch. Chapl Rev Sophirina Sign 7 Nenguwo Patrick Local 1 School Head Margaret Chinyerere Munodawafa Pastor Deputy Head TBS Boarding Matron Mrs Enesia Wadawareya Mukonde 8 Nyameni Tendai Nyagomo Elder 1 Acting Centre Treasurer Mrs Portia Maurayeni 9 Seke Central Lizzie Chigwizura Elder 4 10 Seke East Juliet Thondlana Elder 1 CHITUNGWIZA - MARONDERA DISTRICT 2016 APPOINTMENTS 11 Seke North Herbert Mumvuma Elder 2 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: PORTIA KANOYANGWA 6 12 Associate Tichaona Pwata Local 2 DISTRICT WORKER: ANNAH HLAHLA 5 Pastor 13 Dema- Chihota Archford Elder 3 Muchingami 14 Seke South Tendai Makono Elder 1 15 Associate Maria Kayitano Local 2 Pastor 16 Svosve Charles Hlabisanwa Provisional 2 17 Zengeza Margaret Mukundu Elder 2 Central 18 Zengeza Selina Makate Elder 2

DCM Director James Matsungo Elder District Evangelist Elison Kamupira

DS. Rev. Portia Kanoyangwa and Mrs. Annah Hlahla ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

HARARE EAST DISTRICT2016 APPOINTMENTS 4 Waterfalls Annie Grace Elder 6 Chingonzo DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT JOSEPH BONGA (7) Associate 1 Winnet Mupara Elder 2 for Irvines, DISTRICT WORKER: MERCY BONGA (7) Hopely and Southlands Associate 2 Farai Kamusono Elder 1 for Southlea Park 5 Sunningdale John Makaniko Elder 2 6 Hatfield Maxwell Elder 2 Chambara 7 Zimre Oscar Elder 5 Mukahanana 8 Windsor Panganai Mapa Elder 4 9 Goromonzi Sheila Chihuri Local 2 Pastor 10 Craneborne Gift Machinga Elder 2 Associate 11 Damofalls Nyasha Mutanga Elder 2 12 Domboramwari Noah Chikuni Elder 4 13 MsasaPark Juliet Chirova Elder 2 DS. Rev. 14 Mainway Tafadzwa Elder 2 # CIRCUIT PASTOR STATUS YR Meadows Musona APPOINTED 15 Mabvuku Simon Muchesa Elder 2 1 Harare Circuit Juliet Mwarumba Elder 2 Pastor In Associate Moffat Mukwada Elder 2 Charge Margaret Elder 2 2 Greendale Tsitsi Madziyire Elder 2 Associate Bondera 3 Chisipiti Simon Matara Elder 2 16 Prospect Brian Chinyerere Elder 1 Associate Kundayi Katiyo Elder 2 17 Ruwa Kejina Mapa Elder 6 15 Tafara Blessing Kaniwa Elder 4 DCM Director Oscar Elder Mukahanana District Elison Kampira Evangelist “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

45 MAKONI BUHERA DISTRICT 2016 APPOINTMENTS 9 Gurure Gondo Sandra P 2 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DIANA MATIKITI 3 10 Headlands Chikura Tendai E 2 11 Headlands East Alphistina P 2 DISTRICT WORKER MILLICENT KONGOLA 3 Kanyandura 12 Macheke Mavhiza Orpheous E 4 13 Makoni Muradzikwa Spiwe E 1 Rose 14 Mangunda Takundwa Claude E 2 Temaruru Dombo 15 Makoni Central Chirara Happy E 2 16 Makoni East Chikosi Sibongile P 2 17 Makoni West Mumvuma Dorothy P 2 18 Murambinda Makoni Mukandi L/P 4 Simbarashe 19 Nyazura Tendengu Petros E 3 20 Rukweza Jaison Muzarurwi E 2 21 Runyange Emmanuel Rambeni L/P 2 22 Rusape Mupaya David E 5 23 Tandi Mutsetse Memory L/P 4 DS. Rev. Diana Matikiti 24 Inner City Makufa Edith E 5 25 St James Kaseke Ennie E 4 CIRCUIT PASTOR STATUS YR 26 St Stevens Mwadiwa Thedius E 3 1 Arnoldine Karidzamimba E 2 27 Tanda Chafanza Cosmas L/P 5 Abraham 28 Tsanzaguru Kongola Chrispen E 2 2 Chendambuya Mutengeraro P 3 29 Zambuko Kasambira Ernest P 3 Courage 3 Mayo Musabayana Casper E 2 DCM Director Mupaya David E 2 4 Chikore Patience Chikwepe L/P 1 THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INSTITUTIONS IN MAKONI 5 Chitenderano Gondo Kenneth E 4 BUHERA DISTRICT 6 Chizawana Andrew Mhondoro E 2 1 Arnoldine Mission 7 Dorowa Chikosi Teddious P 2 Station Chairperson and schools Abraham 8 Gandanzara Rafemoyo Lloyd E 5 chaplain Karidzamimba ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

46 Primary schoolhead (acting) Godfrey Chishakwe MARANGE DISTRICT 2016 APPOINTMENTS Deputy primary School head Tbs Secondary school (teacher in Chiremba DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: DUNCAN CHARWADZA 7 charge) Chamwaita DISTRICT WORKER: JANNET CHARWADZA 7 Deputy secondary school head Manhiriri Clinic nurse in charge Hove Ellen

2 Clare Mission Station Chairperson and schools Tendengu Petros chaplain Primary schoolhead Mr Pfungwa Muyambo Deputy primary School head Chimutingiza Job Secondary school head TBS DeputySecondary school head Chikosi Bongayi

3 Muziti Mission Station Chairperson and schools Happy Chirara chaplain

Primary school head Mr. Luke Jumburu DS. Rev. Duncan and Mrs. Jannet Charwadza Deputy primary School head Mr. Shacky Samu Secondary school head Mbwizhu Shamiso # CIRCUIT PASTOR STATUS YEAR DeputySecondary school head Kunun’ene 1 Buhera East Kennedy Provisional 3 Manhanga 4 ZuzePrimary School 2 Buhera West Taylor Matara Local Pastor 2 Station Chairperson and schools Chikosi Sibongile 3 Chikwariro Joshua Zinhanga Elder 3 chaplain 4 Chipfatsura Mathias Elder 4 Primary school head(acting) Marira John Marinyame Deputy primary School head Shenje Steward 5 Chiringaodzi Samson Chikove Elder 3 6 Gomorefu Tafadzwa B. Elder 6 5 Chinyadza clinic Murauro Nurse in charge Tbs 7 Marange Calvin Chikaka Elder 5 Central 8 Marange Douglas Student 2 “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

47 East Maundukuse 9 Marange Brenda Local Pastor 5 Station Chair & School Tafadzwa B. Murauro 6 North Munhuumwe Chaplain 10 Marange Milton Musamba Student 2 High School Head Luxton Musoro West Deputy Head Rekai Dzivike (Acting) 11 Masasi Patricia Chikaka Elder 3 4 CHAPANDUKA MISSION 12 Mavhiza Felix Mukotekwa Local Pastor 4 CENTRE 13 Mt Marian Mashita Elder 5 Station Chair & School Kennedy Manhanga 3 Makomwe Sigauke Chaplain 14 Mukuni Lorraine Provisional 4 Secondary School Head Sembure Kagudu 3 North Chizengeni Deputy Head Nyasha C. Mbofana 15 Mukuni Simbisai Mwaita Provisional 2 South 16 Mutsago Stanely Elder 2 MUTARE DISTRICT 2016 APPOINTMENTS

Hwindingwi DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: DANIEL CHITSIKU 5 17 Nyarurwe Oline Chigwizura Local Pastor 3 DCM Director Samson Elder 1 DISTRICT WORKER BETTY CHITSIKU 5 Chikove

INSTITUTIONS 1 MARANGE MISSION Station Chair Misheck Katsidzira 8 Schools Chaplain Pepukai Chigwaya 4 High School Head Mathew Masanga Marange Deputy Head Annie Tsitsi Padhuze Centre Treasurer Decent Mutanho Boarding Master Solomon Rombe Boarding Matron Terreiza Makukutu 2 MOUNTMAKOMWE Primary School Head Zachariah Chigodora Deputy Head Jane Maone DS. Rev. Daniel and Mrs. Betty Chitsiku 3 GOMOREFU MISSION

CENTRE ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

48 # CIRCUIT PASTOR STATUS YR 20 Zimunya Urban Edith Moyo Elder 3 1 Chikanga East Stephen Chitiyo Elder 1 21 Rowa Ansacaria Munyoro Elder 4 2 Chikanga 3 Marufu Danda Elder 3 22 FernValley Maria Musuka Elder 2 3 Chitakatira Jeffrey Elder 4 23 St Mary’s Chengerai Chikosi Elder 2 Nemakanga 24 Chitora Collins Nyabereka Probationer 2 4 Dangamvura Eric Mufori Elder 3 25 Gwese Adam Student 1 East Mutemachani 5 Dora South Gift Kufazvinei Local 2 26 Zimbern Mercy Mutepfa Elder 1 Pastor DCM Director Willard 6 Dora North Takura Bango Probationer 2 Karamba 7 Hilltop Agbeth Mutanho Elder 2 Hilltop Associate Godfrey Gaga Elder 1 MUNYARARI MISSION 8 King David Meriam Manyaya Elder 1 MunyarariPrimary School Head Fungai Musabayana 9 King Solomon Moore Ganda Elder 3 Deputy Head Monica Zimunya 10 Muradzikwa Edicanes Marange Elder 1 School Chaplain and Station Chair Munyaradzi Timire 11 Nyahuni Tariro Local 3 Chinyauhwera Acting Head Gayford Duru Mukwindidza Pastor 12 Dangamvura (St Chrispen Elder 2 MUTASA – NYANGA DISTRICT 2016 APPOINTMENTS James) Musuruware Elder 3 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: DANIEL MUTIDZAWANDA 6 Associate Fadzai Chikosi DISTRICT WORKER: ABINA MUTIDZAWANDA 6 13 Inner City (St Elisha Elder 4 Peters) Kabungaidze Elder 1 Associate Willard Karamba 14 Chikanga (St Togarasei Bhobo Elder 4 John) Associate Eunice Nduna Elder 3 15 Zimunya Central Munyaradzi Timire Elder 3

16 Zimunya East Masimba Mutetwa Local 2 Pastor 17 Zimunya North Annamore Kafesu Elder 3 18 Zimunya South Energy Mudzedze Student 1 19 Zimunya West Gilbert Matowe Local 3

Pastor DS. Rev. Daniel and Abina Mutidzawanda “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

# CIRCUIT PASTOR STATUS YR 1 Brooklands Magomo Tirivanhu E 8 DCM Director Makwasha E 1 2 Dambanda Maguta Ruth P 3 Onisimos 3 Hauna Ruwodo Tapiwa E 3 OLD MUTARE MISSION 4 Honde Central Hakuna Sandra E 5 Station Chair Chimbunde Nyasha 3 5 Honde North John Mwaita LP 3 Centre Treasurer Manhiri Godfrey Mission Centre Chaplain Mukwena Tryphine 6 Honde South Jumburu Aaron P 4 Hartzell High School Head Kawadza Shorwi 7 Marara Timothy Nyazungu LP 3 Deputy Head Mupuro Godfrey 8 Mundenda Nyanungo Yvonne E 1 Boarding Master ChirereOcean 9 Muparutsa George Mutimaamba LP 2 Boarding Matron Muyambo Needmore 10 Mutarazi Muzhizhizhi Mabasa LP 2 Hartzell Primary School Head Mudede Victor 11 Mutasa Central Muzanechita Memory P 1 Deputy Head Dhliwayo Maudy 12 Mutasa East Chinyerere Jonathan E 1 Primary boarding matron Pfukwa Daisy 13 Mutasa West Kahlari Annamore E 3 14 Nyakatsapa Pastor Chikuni Banarbas E 1 OLD MUTARE MISSION HOSPITAL In Charge Medical Chief Executive Officer Manyeza Tendai Associate/Chaplain Maponde Joyce E 2 Second Medical Doctor Mutsaa Panganai 15 Nyamajura Mushukuto Jacob E 2 Sister In Charge Mukwekwezeke Virginia 16 Nyanga Central Lillian Mufute E 1 Hospital Administrator Nzarayebani Monica 17 Nyanga East Gandi Fortunate P 3 18 Nyanga North Dozva Livingstone P 2 NYAKATSAPA MISSION CENTRE 19 Nyanga West Mwaishora Magobeya E 3 Station Chairperson Chikuni Barnabas 1 20 Odzi Manyeza Natalia E 1 Schools Chaplain Maponde Joyce 2 21 Old Mutare Pastor Makwasha Onismos E 1 High School Head Chisedzi Morgan In Charge Deputy Head Chikuni Matilda Associate Mukwena Tryphine E 2 Primary School Head Dube Charles Deputy Primary Head Machinga Collen 22 Penhalonga Mutsonhi Happy E 2 Mission Centre Treasurer Goche Nyararai 23 Rupinda Nyakatsapa LP 2 Shepherd FAIRFIELD CHILDREN’S HOME 24 Ruwangwe Gandi George P 3 Administrator Thobani Cecelia 25 Shakuyu Chimeura Langton E 3 Gatsi Clinic Hakuna Sandra 5 26 Sherukuru Marange Elisha E 1 Nyamombe Clinic Dozva Livingstone 2 ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

50 DISTRICT BOARD OF GOVERNORS CIRCUIT PASTOR 1. Gwaze Simbisai (Chairperson) Central Charge Kennedy Marange 2. Mutsongodza Tracy Australia/New Zealand Stephen Mukata 3. Chiteka Zvenhamo Australia - Associate Susan Manyange 4. Chapata Yvonne North Charge Josephat Banda 5. Muwandi Jairos Midlands Josephat Banda 6. Mhondoro Kennedy South Charge Kennedy Marange 7. Nyadundu Munodei Scotland and Republic of Ireland Josephat Banda 8. Miti Gelly Canada Tazvionepi Nyarota 9. Chikuni Barnabas Canada Lloyd Nyarota 10. Chimbunde Nyasha

11. Mvere Tracy CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS 12. Chiwanza Pharaoh 13. Nyamapfeni Luciana

UK/REPUBLIC OF IRELAND/NEW ZEALAND

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT (Acting) Josephat Banda DISTRICT WOMEN’S WORK (Acting) Mavis Banda

Rev. Alan Gurupira, DS. Rev. Vienna Mutezo and Rev. Joseph Chimberengwa # APPOINTMENT NAME YR 1 Area Administrative Assistant to Alan M. Gurupira 1 the Bishop 2 Area Deputy Admin Assistant to Vienna Mutezo 1 the Bishop 3 Connectional Ministries Director Joseph Chimberengwa 2 DS. Rev. Josephat Banda “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

51 4 Youth & Young People Tafadzwa Musona 5 Ministries Director Zimbabwe National Army - Joel Mutema 5 Music Director Barnabas Mutonga Chaplain 6 Associate Music Director Robert Kaisi Zimbabwe National Army Godfrey Muranda 7 Education Secretary Munyaradzi Timire 5 Zimbabwe Republic Police – Eunice Marima 8 Internal Auditor Munyaradzi Mutowo 1 Chaplain 8 Medical Secretary Tendai Manyeza Maun Secondary School Botswana Tafadzwa Mabambe 9 Area Women’s Coordinator Tendai Gurupira 4 – Chaplain 10 Area Community Health Hannah S. Mafunda 5 South Africa – Gauteng Circuit David Mucherera Coordinator South Africa – Pretoria Circuit Miriam Magura 11 Area Projects Coordinator Austern Chepiri 6 Africa University Dean Beauty Maenzanise 12 Area BOT Secretary Austern Chepiri 6 Africa University Chaplain Philemon Chikafu 13 Zimbabwe - Norway Musafare Mususa 1 Africa University Sanda Sanganza Chabadza Community Africa University Prof. Tomani S. Nyajeka Development Coordinator 14 Area Conference Treasurer Solomon Chiripasi United Theological College Nyaradzai Mandevhana 15 Chancellor Theophilus T. United Church of Christ – Canada Lloyd Nyarota Gambe

APPOINTMENTS BEYOND LOCAL CHURCH MISSIONARIES

Emmanuel Mefor Florence Mefor Maria Humbane Larry Kies

LEFT WITHOUT APPOINTMENT TO GO TO SCHOOL

Enesto Muzerengwa University of Pretoria (SA) Blessing Dzobo

Rev. Beauty Maenzanise, Miriam Magura, Rev. Tafadzwa Mabambe and Rev. David Mucherera ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

REMARKS ABOUT HIS OFFICE BY THE BISHOP He said that when they were doing CONFAD business the Bishop and Rev. Gurupira would share a lot. The Bishop said that the change of the Office who is to “His art of Administration is in order and is action assist the Bishop people might ask. oriented. He wants production. He works so hard,” said the Bishop. There is Rev. Alan Gurupira and Rev. Vienna Mutezo. The work of Rev. Zebediah Marewangepo and Rev. “Rev. Vienna Mutezo is a no nonsense person. She wants Gurupira was things to do it immediately,” said the Bishop. marvelous. He said he They are both courageous people. The office does not was very need observant in cry the way they babies. worked. Let us There was a have a lot of church, teamwork and which spirit. They moves were working by Rev. Alan Gurupira in unison. support They would wait for each other in a meeting. They would ing share everything. They had many advantages in their way them. they worked. They loved their church. He said, “You cannot bring a person close to you when you do not know him”. DS. Rev. Vienna Mutezo

53 COMMEMORATION OF 40YEARS OF MINISTRY BY 2. Rev. Elias Nhamoinesu Mumbiro EPISCOPACY – MRS.CHIPANGIDZO NYEMBA 3. Bishop Nhiwatiwa

Rev. Elias Nhamoinesu Mumbiro, Rev. Shelly DeWolf and Bishop E.K Nhiwatiwa

She said it is a blessing to see them continuing with the Ministry since 40years back. Mrs. Nyemba Chipangidzo She hopes to prepare a souvenir for each of them. Mrs. Nyemba said that the following were ordained at the same day and now they have worked 40years in the SONG: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Ministry.

1. Rev. Shelly DeWolf ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

54 CHILDREN MINISTRY BY NICOLE SVOSVE AND Linda Muzarabani said that they were happy to come LINDA MUZARABANI on behalf of all the children. She said they learnt a lot.

However, they have requested for a church uniform for them.

MEMORIAL OF THE DECEASED BY DS. REV. DUNCAN CHARADZA

Nicole Svosve and Linda Muzarabani

Nicole said the children appreciated the efforts of being a representative of other children. They said they have learnt a lot and they believed the parents are learning a lot from them too.

She said, “When the world sits The UMC children stand upright. When the world stands upright, we stand out.

When the world stands out, we are outstanding”. Rev. Duncan Charwadza

HYMN 270 KUNE NZVIMBO YAKANAKA “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

55 PRAYER AND LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES BY Those who passed on namely: REV. DR. BEAUTY MAENZANISE # DECEASED DISTRICTS 1 Rev. Winnet Chombo HED 2 Retired Rev. Samuel Nduna Mutare 3 Retired Rev. Josiah Makande Chimanimani 4 Retired Pastor Sibert Gwitira Chipinge

It was said that the families of the deceased were asked to stand up as their biography is being read. Mr. Simon Mafunda represented the laity. These include the spouses, children, mothers and fathers who passed on.

Rev. Dr. Beauty Maenzanise John in Revelations 14:13said that blessed are those who

die in Christ. It is said those who works for the good of the Lord their work would follow them.

He said that he was blessed to be one of those who managed to attend to all the funerals of the above. All these led a Christian life and their good work followed them. For that we thank God.

Death is painful when it comes hence we cry bitterly. Despite that John 14:1 says, “Do not be worried and upset” Jesus told them “Believe in God and believe also in me. There are many houses in my father‟s house and I

Rev. Dr. Beauty Maenzanise am going to prepare a place for you” ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

56 After we have been stressed and went into a depression because of death, and question each other, like, imagine Rev. Chombo only 9days of the appointment she was taken to Hospital and on 15 February, she was promoted to heaven. Imagine Makanaka Mupaya was just 5years and very innocent young girl; it is true that we are pained but God is consoling us. In John, Christ is saying your heart should not be troubled but believe in God.

May our God comfort us as we commemorate our beloved brothers and sisters. As we visit their graves, we cry but

Christ through John is saying, “Do not be troubled”. The Rev. Blessing T. Saunyama family of Chombo and all the church, which she worked The late Rev. Nduna was born on 15 February 1929 in a for, do not be troubled. As we commemorate all the family of 5, 3boys 2girls. In 1950 was married to Diana Retired pastors who passed on, do not be worried and Muchanyerei and were blessed with 6 children 2 girls and upset. All these have ended their life in Christ. It is left to 4 boys. His wife Diana passed on in June 1983. He us. remarried Eunice Govero and were blessed with one child. SONG: NYIKA NYAKANAKISA He received his call to Ministry in 1961 and saved the following circuit: As we light, the candle of each one of them let us 1968-70 remember them. The close relatives of each were called to 1971- 5 Mudenda Penalonga stand up as the candle was being lit. 1976-77 Marondelas 1979-80 Murehwa South REV SAMUEL NDUNA BY REV. BLESSING T. 1981-4 Marange North SAUNYAMA 1985 Makoni - Zuze 1986-88 Zambia “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

57 1989-93 Mufakose Luke Chombo 1984-5 He retired but was recalled to service passed on, on 28 in Kwekwe West October 2004. 1997-2002 Southerton He finally retired. Rev. Chombo He passed on, on 12 February 2015 and was laid to rest on received a call to the 15 February 2015 on his rural farm Rowa Zimunya - Ministry in 1997 Mutare. May his soul rest in eternal peace. and saved the following circuits: REV. WINNET CHOMBO BY REV. JULIET CHIROWA Rev. Winnet Mateko Chombo

1999 – 2000 Concession 2001-2 Mutambara Mission. 2003-5 UTC 2006 Svosve 2007-8 Zengeza 2009 Chisipiti 2010-14 Mainway Meadows 2015 Craneborne.

Rev. Juliet Chirowa She passed on, on 15 February 2015. Was laid to rest at

Murehwa Mission her home area. May her soul rest in Rev. Winnet Mateko Chombo was born on 1 November eternal peace. 1967 in a family of 6 in Murehwa. She married Luke

Chombo in 1995 and was blessed with two children a boy and a girl. ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

REV. JOSIAH MAKANDE BY REV. FARAI 1994 Mutambara Center KAMUSONO 1995-8 Mutambara West He passed on, on 20 July 2015. He was laid to rest on 25 July 2015 in Chakohwa his home area.

PASTOR SIBERT GWITIRA BY REV. FARAI KAMUSONO

Rev. Kanusono said that the late Pastor Gwitira was born on 25 December 1936. He was trained as a teacher and served in different schools. He married Ester. He was instrumental in the MUMC organisation.

In 1944, he was called to be a Pastor. He was arrested and imprisoned 1976 Rev. Farai Kamusono – 1976. 2000-2002 was appointed Pastor Rev. Kamusono said that the late Rev. Makande was born to save Buhera East. on the 15 June 1939. Married on 15 March 1951 and was It was a fulfillment of widowed in 1986. He remarried in 1 July 1989 to Susan. 1944 dream. He He saved the following circuits passed on, on 27 1971-82 Mutambara West. October 2015 and 1983-4 Rusape. was laid to rest in 1986 Nyanga Nyanyadzi his home 1987-89 Old Mutare area. 1990-1 May his soul rest in 1992-3 Chayamite peace. Pastor Sibert Gwitira “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

59 COMMEMORATION OF THE LAITY BY MR. SIMON MAFUNDA Father to Rev. Mudonhi who passed on in July 2015. He was laid to rest in Chinyamuchese. May his soul rest in Eternal Peace.

MAKANAKA MUPAYA

Daughter to Rev. David Mupaya and Mrs. Linda Mupaya. Who passed on in September 2015. Was laid to rest in Mutoko, Mr. Simon Mafunda Mudzengerere Village. May her dear soul find rest in Eternal MBUYA LYNNET MUCHICHWA Peace. Makanaka Mupaya

MBUYA LUCIA BONGA Mother to Mrs. Betty Chitsiku. Passed on in April 2015. Laid to rest The mother to DS. Rev. Joseph in Gwese, Zimunya. Bonga. Passed on in September 2015. Was laid to rest in Mudzi. May her soul rest in Eternal Peace. Mbuya Lynnet Muchichwa Mbuya Lucia Bonga

SEKURU MUDONHI ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

60 MBUYA CHIBURURU frightening and it is very painful. As a Christian, let us be prepared for it. Do not see it as an enemy because it Mother to DS Rev. Dianah Matikiti. Passed on in April cannot run away from you. Befriend it by being a good friend of God. 2015 and was made to rest in Marange. May her soul rest in Eternal Peace. There is something, which happens when a close relative passes on. It is a sermon on its own. He testified that MBUYA MARANGE when his brother passed on and on body viewing, he realised that death is a reality. His father encouraged him Mbuya Marange was the mother of Rev. Elisha Marange to view the body. Thereafter he realised that indeed he has gone. who passed on this year and was laid to rest in Nyazura.

May her soul rest in eternal Peace. He narrated his encounter and people wondered why God did it. He went to a funeral of Bishop John Johasi Nhaitai HYMN 286 KUDENGA KWAKANANAKA of Independent African Church (Muchakata) at St Paul. The name of the late Bishop Nhaitai and Bishop SOLIDARITY MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Nhiwatiwa seem to rhyme the same. He arrived when they were preparing for a main service. One of the Pastors was praying. When he was praying he was saying Bishop Nhiwatiwa instead of Bishop Nhaitai. One of the Pastors saw Bishop Nhiwatiwa coming in. The praying Pastor said, “We thank you Lord for giving us Bishop Nhiwatiwa. We thank him for the great work he did” The other Pastor tried to correct but he continued to say Bishop Nhiwatiwa. Bishop Nhiwatiwa inwardly was saying “continue praying”. The Bishop thought it was a message, which he needed to be accepted in his life, that death is imminent.

What all this meant was that there is nothing preventing The Bishop thanked DS. Charwadza the Cabinet Bishop Nhiwatiwa to die. It is a matter of time. Representative for the well organized session. Funeral is “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

61 PRAYER BY REV. SHELLY DEWOLF

Rev. Shelly DeWolf

Evangelist Ellison Kamupira ANNOUNCEMENT BY LAY LEADER MR. SIMON MAFUNDA The Bishop in his response said, “Change is part of life 1. He announced that Marange District Cattle and it should not be frightening. In 2017 we should have a fattening has 15 steers read for slaughter. mechanism for that”. 2. He thanked God for the contribution from HED towards the purchasing of Marange District. He went further to say that other things can be done differently. There are many advantages in holding the REQEUST BY EVANGELIST ELLISON KAMUPIRA conference in two days. It is cost cutting. The quality of He said that from his observation and those of others the the venue and presentations can be improved. The idea is manner the conference was deliberated, he proposes that good and leaders will go through it. we start on Saturday and finish on Sunday. ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

62 DEDICATION OF MARANGE VEHICLE DISPLINARY QUESTIONS BY BISHOP, DS. REV. DANIEL CHITSIKU AND REV. PAULINE NYAMUDZURA

1. Rev. Tsaurai Kudakwashe Mapfeka – UK 2. Rev. Daniel Mawanga - Mutsa Nyanga are on a displinary period.

COMMENTS BY THE BISHOP ABOUT LAY LEADERS.

Rituals for the dedication of Marange Vehicle in progress by the Bishop

ZEAC Conference and District Lay leaders

The Bishop encouraged the laity to respect the Lay leaders. He said they work closely with the District Marange Vehicle dedication Superintendent. As you give them respect where there are,

63 they would feel motivated. Continue to thank them for the 2. FINAL YEAR STUDENT PASTORS ON great work they are doing. Talk to them well. APPOINTMENT th 2a. 5 year Conference Course of Study 2b. 4th year UTC students He said ZEAC has 7 districts, 144 circuits, 164 local 2c. 4th year Africa University Students churches and Pastors 174, Retired 12 and other 5 special assignments and 2 going to school out of Zimbabwe. 3. UNORDAINED TRAINED PASTORS 3a. Conference Course of Study graduate Date for the next conference is 16-17 December 2016. 3b. UTC student graduate 3c. Africa University student graduate

THE CONFERENCE RECOMMENDED 4. ORDAINED TRAINED PASTORS 1. That our Diaspora counterparts do avail their 4a. Conference Course of Study graduate governance documents. 4b. UTC student graduate 2. That a vehicle be purchased for the office of the 4c. AU student graduate

Conference lay leaders. ST 3. That Media space be bought to communicate 5. ORDAINED TRAINED PASTORS WITH 1 church programmes to the world effective 2016. DEGREE. 4. That an emergence fund of US$10 000.00 per year 6. ORDAINED TRAINED PASTOR WITH be set up effective January 2016 to enable us to MASTERS’ DEGREE. respond to disasters timeously. 7. ORDAINED TRAINED PASTOR WITH 5. That a sustenance fund of US$10 000.00 for pastors DOCTORATE DEGREE. be set up effective January 2016. 6. The centralization of pastor‟s allowances effective 8. The following pastors to go for initial training at January 2017. UTC. 1. Mwarumba Barbra 7. That the Pastor‟s salary notches be implemented. 2. Mwaita John 3. Nyagomo Paul 1. LOCAL PASTORS 4. Majoni Prestone 1a. Untrained Local Pastor 5. Munhumumwe Brenda 1b. Local Pastor on Conference Course of Study 6. Rubando Caleb ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

64 7. Mukotekwa Felix 4. Memory Chikosi 8. Chafanza Cosmas 5. Aaron Jumburu 9. Mutimaamba George 10. Mutsetse Memory 12. To maintain the current budget allocations to 11. Nyazungu Timothy Boards and Committees giving priority to directing funds towards head office construction. 9. The following Pastors for further studies 1. Mwadiwa Teddious 13. That Connectional Ministries update membership 2. Moyo Edith record books. 3. Mushavire Joyce 4. Makaniko John 2016 RESOLUTIONS 5. Musuruware Crispen 6. Charinge Joseph THE CONFERENCE RESOLVED THAT: 7. Thondlana Juliet 8. Kaniwa Blessing 1. The amended RRW Constitution be adopted and 9. Chigwizura Lizzie that amendments be made yearly when need arises. 10. Chin‟onzo Annie Grace 11. Marange Edicanes 2. The Bishop‟s merit award be held bi-annually 12. Nyamudzura Pedzisai effective January 2017. 13. Kaseke Annie 3. The Head Office construction budgets 10. The following Pastors into provisional apportionments to Districts and Units be carried membership: forward to 2016 as presented in the CONFAD 1. Adam Mutemachani report. 2. Energy Mudzedze 3. Memory Muzanechita 4. The 2016 budget be adopted. 5. There be an Episcopal Scholarship for two 11. The following Pastors for ordination underprivileged children from our High Schools to 1. Charles Hlabiswana study at Africa University effective 2016. 2. Simon Matende 3. Tedious Chikosi

65 LITURGIST REV. KUNDAYI KATIYO BIBLE READING BY REV. NYASHA MUTANGA

Rev. Kundayi Katiyo Rev. Nyasha Mutanga SCRIPTURES: Psalms 19:4Psalms 141:1-4 HYMN 38 JEHOVA ANOTIPA PREACHER: DS. REV. VIENNA MUTEZO PASTORAL PRAYER REV. ELISHA KABUNGAIDZE

Rev. Elisha Kabungaidze DS. Rev. Vienna Mutezo ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

66 HYMN 153 UPENYU HWANGU NEMASIMBA From the reading Psalms 19:14 says, May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O Lord, my refuge DS. Mutezo recalled her quality time in Buhera under the and my redeemer. guidance of Mbuya Margret Mafongoya who was a mother in Christ to her. Her first appointment in her life Psalms 141, David was praying an evening prayer. He was at Buhera, Muti Usina Zita Circuit. She was covering was inviting God to come early. He went further to ask Bikita, Chepiri, Muzokomba, Chapanduka, Nehumambi it Him to bring a farmer and the harvests. “All you want to was one circuit. She thanked her for looking after her. ask comes from the words of your mouth,” Paul said.

One day she was walking from Mafongoya to In life, all what you ask for all comes through the mouth. Nehumambi local church (+25km apart), which passes David asked God to guard the words from his mouth. through a thick forestry area. She met a certain man who Keep safe the harvests of my words. asked her where she was going. He asked her whether she knew the place. She told him that she was just been directed. The man on hearing the name of the circuit he wished her a safe journey. He told her that if she saw wild animals in this forestry she should know that the forestry is excellent. She could not understand it.

When she got to Nehumambi she related her ordeal and they confirmed that indeed the forest was good. You can meet baboons and tortoise. However, baboons and tortoise do not cohabitate.

We have been given appointments, let us walk in the circuits and it is good to do so. The circuits are good Mrs. Linda Matsuka – Secretariat desk working environment continue with your good work. “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

People have met guards armed differently, depending on There are people who still need help to avoid hate 67 the quality and quantity of assets being looked after. speech as they report about the new Pastor appointed to Some would be guarding by mouth not armed. the circuit. Other Pastors deliver hate speeches too. David Nevertheless those guarding precious assets they would is asking God to place a guard at his mouth, a sentry at the be heavily armed and many in number. Those guarding door of his lips. Lord sent a farmer go guard upon his less valued items they will be given a whistle and a wealth. shambock. This literally means that David as a rich man knew that if David asked the Lord to send a farmer with the farm the mouth is guarded he could deliver a good speech with produce. What makes people to fight or have a sleepless constructive words. night are the words from the mouth. If the mouth is guarded you talk words of wisdom and about a positive life. Others cannot speak positive to the children or themselves. Speak positive words about the church as an individual or about yourself because you have a lot to claim for your life.

She is from Bocha and many go to a funeral as a group or club. They prepare a parcel with less than 2kgs of mealie meal or maize grain. The one with the parcel would be in the forefront. When coming close to the funeral they start to cry. If you compare the number of the people and the Members of UMYF present 2kgs of mealie meal, you would see that it is just a drop in the ocean. As we go back home as delegates, and share with others, are you going to talk about the words of the Holy Spirit. When you decide to assist a person or a church as an Let the words you share from the conference give a good individual do the best. As a Christian, do not be misled by picture to the circuits, church and yourself. The words of the delegates can misdirect the circuit or pastors. ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)

68 others. God does not bless a group but individually. would do what is possible to make the DS not to walk Speak positive about yourself and circuit. to the venue.

She was invited to work as a District Superintendent and In life, speak positive always for the sake of the circuit, was to preside over a charge. The vehicle had mechanical the church and yourself. Analyse your position, do not problems. She woke up at 4am so that she could walk for look at other people. All these needs you not other people. 20km to the venue. When she was about to get to the It needs your word of mouth, the delegates, your prayers venue a member of the church saw her walking and could as a pastor. As you speak, ask God to guard the words of not recognize her. He was expecting to see a vehicle from your mouth. Mutare. When he came close, he passed her and had to relook and he saw that indeed she was their DS. He tried In conclusion David when he was talking these words, he to give herbicycle to cycle but since she was close to the had two things: Firstly not to fear. We have been given by venue, she refused. He then ran ahead of her and told the CONFAD the reports per each circuit. As we do our work conference delegates that they are relaxing but the DS is per each circuit ask God to guard the words of your coming on foot. mouth. Let people speak positive from your statement.

When the DS reached the place, he was doing everything Secondly, as we fail to stay in harmony as a family, in the forefront. As the opening prayer was done, he went children ask whether your mouth is speaking positive. to the DS and told her that there is no conference today Does your mouth have a guard? Your mouth should be board that bus which came with mourners. He promised guarded 24hours. If your mouth is guarded 24hours the DS that they would redo the work and call her back everything would move smoothly. when organized. She went back home. In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit After a week, they called for a conference. They had AMEN. reorganized and had advised each other to say the truth about the state of the church. They promised that they

69 PRAYER BY REV. STEPHEN MUKATA PRAYER AND BENEDICTION BY REV. KENNEDY MARANGE

Rev. Stephen Mukata. Rev. Kennedy Marange Reported By Kudzai Chingwe from OLD MUTARE PRAYER REV. TIRIVANHU MAGOMO MISSION - Mutare.

THE END

Rev. Tirivanhu Magomo Ms. Kudzai Chingwe ““So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”. (Mathew 28 vs. 19-20)