Crossroads Newsletter # 2

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Kezi
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
“Mark 8:34”
Newsletter # 2

Dear family and friends

It’s so amazing what God has been doing at Crossroads Community Church and seeing the enthusiasm of the community as they become more and more involved in the church.
A look at what has been happening…..

Buildings
We have continued to clear the Crossraods stand. We have erected a marquee at the stand and will be holding our Sunday meetings there. How exciting to be right in the middle of the community. We now have the building plans which we will be taking to Mapisa District Council for approval. In the meantime, we have marked out a store room, outside kitchen and toilets. Our projected date to complete these buildings is at the end of April. Please do pray for us and we are still hoping to have the church building up by the end of the year.

Womens Meetings
We have held 2 womens meetings in the community and the turn out has been incredible. The women are very enthusiastic about the word of God and fellowshipping together. The messages shared with the ladies were, the Worth of being a Woman and Strengthened by Spiritual Growth. The atmosphere has been wonderful and we are looking forward to our next meeting on the 15th April.

Womens meeting

Men’s Meetings
The men have also had a meeting and 58 men from the community turned up. It was awsome seeing men gather, praise God, share breakfast and listen and enjoy the word of God. Tapiwa Chizana, an elder from River of Life Christian Church in Bulawayo shared the word and so did Stephen Manhanga, leader of Crossroads Community Church.

Men praising God

A Bridge of Hope – Ministering to people with HIV/AIDS
We also had a meeting with people interested in or involved in Home Based Care in the Kezi community. The session was wonderful as the ladies shared what has been happening in the community in terms of training, visiting the sick, helping orphans and so on. The also shared on how they would like to see the Church involved in ministering to the sick. It was a real privilege to listen and share heart. As Crossroads Community Church, we’ll definitely play our part in being A Bridge of Hope – ministering to people with HIV/AIDS.

Chronological Bible Storying
It’s so exciting as a church to move from conventional preaching on a Sunday morning to Chronological Bible Storying. Stories are wonderful and captivating and the congregation have an opportunity to discuss the stories in groupsfor deeper understanding and clarity. The participation has been excellent.

Chronological Bible Story Tellers at a camp in Harare, Zimbabwe

Food Distribution At Crossroads Community Church
Its awsome when New Frontier Churches from around the globe can gather resources and help the family of churches in Zimbabwe. Crossroads Community Church was one New Frontier church in Zimbabwe that was able to help the Kezi community by blessing families with maize grain and soya chunks. We helped approximately 450 people – children and adults. How privileged we are to be a Church in Action, being relevant to the community.

Food being distributed at Crossroads Community Church

Lots more in store as we continue to serve God and extend His Kingdom by impacting and transforming the Kezi community with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your love, support, encouragement and prayers. We appreciate it very much.

Prayer requests:
Raising up dynamic leaders
Raising up energised teams
Courage and steadfastness in the face of opposition
Buildings to go up with community participation

With much love
Stephen and Molly