Recently, Brilliant Khoza together with one of the leaders in the community - Gilbert Thebe, went to Sithabiso's family to negotiate the lobola (bridal price) for Sithabiso. Brilliant and Sithabiso are hoping to get married (a church wedding) in December.......
Many of you would like to know what happened. For now, all that I can say is that it went VERY WELL. Thank you again for your prayers.........
Read on to find out from Brilliant what happened at the negotiating table........
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Sunday service at Crossroads and Hove
The service at Crossroads was very exciting and quite a few apprentices from Ebenezer attended the service. The service was described as "fun" and "nice".
Stephen shared from Philippians 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." The emphasis was on the word CAN. Many people think and actually believe that they CAN'T do certain things and alot of the time, especially in the rural areas of Zimbabwe, it's because of how they view themselves - their perspective - and what they have been told. Many people both young and old look down on themselves because of their poor home environment, lack of education and so on. They feel they cannot speak to other people.
Stephen reiterated that they CAN do ALL things because Christ says so. They can forgive, they can give, they can love, they can encourage, they can improve their lives etc, etc.
How we view ourselves is really important. Everyone was really encouraged by the word and are looking forward to next Sunday.........
The outreach service at Hove went well too. There were about 40 people who attended - the bulk from Crossroads as they wanted to support this outreach and get to know the folk from Hove. Interestingly, the meeting took place at a homestead called "Holy Farm". Stephen shared from Matthew 13, on the Parable of the Sower. The message was very well received and quite a few of the Hove folk "wished" they could attend Crossroads on Sundays to hear the word, for fellowship etc but the distance between Mablauwuni and Hove is great - especially if people are walking! At the moment, the plan is a once a month outreach service.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to pray. Much appreciated.......
By Molly Manhanga
Stephen shared from Philippians 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." The emphasis was on the word CAN. Many people think and actually believe that they CAN'T do certain things and alot of the time, especially in the rural areas of Zimbabwe, it's because of how they view themselves - their perspective - and what they have been told. Many people both young and old look down on themselves because of their poor home environment, lack of education and so on. They feel they cannot speak to other people.Stephen reiterated that they CAN do ALL things because Christ says so. They can forgive, they can give, they can love, they can encourage, they can improve their lives etc, etc.
How we view ourselves is really important. Everyone was really encouraged by the word and are looking forward to next Sunday.........
Thank you to everyone who took the time to pray. Much appreciated.......
By Molly Manhanga
Feedback on Eye Clinic at Mapisa
There were about 125 people who attended the Eye Clinic at Mapisa which was organised by Steve Manhanga and team. Dr Beaty and team from the USA come to Zimbabwe and serve communities by testing their eye sight and blessing folk with glasses. There were 5 translators who assisted Dr Beaty and his team.
Steve Manhanga shared from Mark 10:46 - 52 "Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means son of Timaeus), was sitting by the raodside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Jesus stopped and said, "Call him."
So they called to the blind man, "cheer up! On your feet! He's calling you." Throwing back his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
"What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him.
The blind man said "Rabbi, I want to see."
"Go," Jesus said, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road."
This story has so many life lessons
1. Blind Bartemaeus knew that Jesus could help him.
2. There are times we need to 'shout' to be heard despite the attempts of people to keep us quiet.
3. Jesus does hear us whether we shout or not.
4. Miracles continue to happen. This man received his eye sight and followed Jesus.
There was a member from Steve Beaty's team that had a cube which he used as a tool to tell the Jesus story.
Many people were prayed for. The Eye Clinic was a great outreach into a community and the much needed prayer was a good indicator of the needs of the people:
1. Marital challenges
2. Sickness
It was a good day!
By Molly Manhanga
Steve Manhanga shared from Mark 10:46 - 52 "Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means son of Timaeus), was sitting by the raodside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Jesus stopped and said, "Call him."
So they called to the blind man, "cheer up! On your feet! He's calling you." Throwing back his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
"What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him.
The blind man said "Rabbi, I want to see."
"Go," Jesus said, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road."
This story has so many life lessons
1. Blind Bartemaeus knew that Jesus could help him.
2. There are times we need to 'shout' to be heard despite the attempts of people to keep us quiet.
3. Jesus does hear us whether we shout or not.
4. Miracles continue to happen. This man received his eye sight and followed Jesus.
There was a member from Steve Beaty's team that had a cube which he used as a tool to tell the Jesus story.
Many people were prayed for. The Eye Clinic was a great outreach into a community and the much needed prayer was a good indicator of the needs of the people:
1. Marital challenges
2. Sickness
It was a good day!
By Molly Manhanga
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