It was excellent seeing Mqondisi Moyo and Tawanda Moyo, Field Officers at Mapisa with Beyond Belief initiative, visit Crossroads on Sunday. It has been a month or so since they left Ebenezer Training Centre and relocated at Mapisa where they are working with farmers in the community. I managed to catch up with them and this is what they said:
M.M: What have your challenges been so far since moving to Mapisa?
1. The greatest challenge has been working with older people. In any culture it’s usually the older people who teach the younger ones but here we are, young people training older people. We find that they do not come to their fields on time.
2. They initially enjoyed making compost but they fail to maintain it (turn it around at the correct time) due to priorities. The more diligent farmers can see “life” in their compost.
3. We were spoilt at Ebenezer by having all 3 meals cooked for us. Now, we have to cook for ourselves. Steve Manhanga was impressed when he visited the team in Mapisa and was offered eggs, bread and tea for breakfast. Nice! Well done guys and gals.
4. Another challenge is adjusting to the environment. It is difficult and the adjustments are slow.
5. Seeing huge black mamba’s (snakes) has been challenging!
M.M: Uphill and upward trends. I’ll call it that because it sure is an uphill work. Have you seen any upward trends so far?
1. Most of the farmers are looking forward to seeing the project working.
2. The farmers are trying to listen to us even though we are young.
3. The field preparations are going well. We are hoping to plant tomatoes this month.
4. We are getting the opportunity to speak to the whole group on spiritual issues. Some are loving it while others are resisting. It was wonderful getting backed up/supported by one of the local pastors.
5. Generally, the farmers and community approve of what we are doing. Bringing God into farming has helped.
M.M: Did you enjoy being back at Crossroads?
The service was good. We feel like we are missing out. The music and the word were good. We enjoyed the service very much.
M.M: Thanks guys. Wonderful seeing you. We’ll continue to support and encourage you as you extend God’s Kingdom!
By Molly Manhanga
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