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Jun

MEET THE PASTORS-PART 2

   Posted by: mpier    in Uncategorized

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Yes that’s right. Its time for part 2 of “Meet The Pastors” series. This is a way of introducing the men and women of God who make up our Pastoral staff at Celebration Church Zimbabwe. Lets get right to introducing these important people.

At the top of the page are Pastor and Mrs. Godfrey Mifukidze, pastoring our 2 locations in Chiredzi, namely Chambuta and Chibweziwe campuses. (yes I still struggle with the names too!!). Chiredzi is a dry, hot, seemingly God forsaken place in the south east portion of Zimbabwe. Chiredzi has the distinction of being our location furthest from Bulawayo and only accessible during the dry season by way of crossing a crocodile infested river. Its always a pleasure to reconnect with Pastor Godfrey as we don’t get to see him as often as we would like.

   Next in line is Pastor Edson Dube and wife. (Sorry I’m not sure of all the wives names just yet) They are pastoring in an area called Tsholotsho. (show-loat-show) This is an area which sits on the edge of the Kalahari Desert and is the area in which we are most heavily concentrated in feeding children, some 12,000 kids in 18 primary schools. This has led to 8 Celebration Church locations as we continue to see the love of Jesus spread throughout this area. For those who would like to challenge your pronunciation skills here are the names of our locations. Central, Ngena, Nembe, Lubizi, Bulle, Matsbizia, Butabubilli and Sandawana.  

   Number 3 in line are Pastors Petros and Blessing Matutu, pastoring our 2 locations in Hwange. This is conveniently located near Hwange National Park as well as right on the way to Victoria Falls. Always a great excuse to go for a visit. We look forward to continued growth in this coal mining area of the country.

   Rounding out todays installment are Pastors Albert and Joyce Ngalu along with their new addition to the family. Pastors Albert and Joyce are the campus Pastors for our Bulawayo central campus as well as heading up our Pastoral care department.  

Please continue to lift up in prayer these awesome men and women of God as they stand on the front lines in a nation which is on the comeback trail.

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7
Jun

THINKIN’ ABOUT JESUS

   Posted by: mpier    in Thoughts and Ramblings, Zimbabwe

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The Alpha and Omega, Savior, the Beginning and the End, the Lamb of God, Creator, Deliverer, Author of Life, Chief Cornerstone, Good Shepherd,  King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Mighty God, Light of the World, Redeemer, The Way, The Truth and the Life, True Vine, High Priest, Immanuel, I Am, Redeemer, Son of God, Son of Man, Lord of All and most of all Lord of my Life.

 

Ever wondered what life would be like if you had never come to know Jesus? For me the unequivocal answer is quite simple. My life would have surely ended and I would be stuck in a very warm climate for eternity. Ahhh, but now I live a life that is meaningful and rewarding, one that transverses eternity. I have learned how to love for the first time in my life, I have learned how to live at peace with myself, to finally be comfortable in my own skin, knowing that the Creator of the universe loves me unconditionally and cares about me. I can have a meaningful relationship with Him, knowing that I can always pour out my heart in sorrow and distress, and better yet that I can share my happiness and joy with Him. He has filled that overwhelming emptiness in my heart that drugs, alcohol, relationships or money were never able to fill. He is a true friend who never complains and always has just the right answer, whether I want to hear it or not. Praise the name of Jesus. I am so glad you are in my life.

 

Not only do I know that I know Jesus is real in my life, but I am also blessed to see Him become real in so many other lives. Day in and day out here in Africa I can witness first hand His miracle working, life transforming power. I see it in the eyes of the hungry child for whom God provides their only meal for the day, the one that would very likely starve to death were it not for this food. I see it in the eyes of the disease wracked human beings who are slowly dying from HIV/AIDS. I see it in the eyes of the teenagers and young adults who only ever knew of a hopeless future before we were able to show them the love of Jesus. There is just no greater joy than to see Jesus bring hope where there was only hopelessness, to see Him bring love where there was nothing but hatred and contempt and to see joy and peace where there was only discouragement and frustration.

 

What an awesome God we serve.  Take a moment today to give Him thanks for the incredible love, grace and mercy He pours out on each and every one of us….His precious children.  

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