August 2022 Report - Mushunje and Bazel Bridge

Grace mercy and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord and savior Jesus Christ 

I was busy the whole month because there were some National Fellowships for the youths, men and women the second week till the end of the month. Not much wind was experienced this month but it was very cold as we received some showers of rain. 

The first week

l attended funeral of a backsliding man who confessed, then after two days he was called home. His wife was faithful in the Lord's church. Thank God the man at last confessed.

The 3rd day

l attended a pre-school drama and music at Divine Heritage school where Leal is going. I was chosen to pray. Leal is doing good in all his work, he performed very well as he promises to be very intelligent. Laura did well in her end of term as she got number 2 and passed all her subjects. Lowell did not do well in English and Heritage, he got number 23. During the holidays we sent him to attend some extra lessons and now he is working hard. 

On the 4th

l footed to Derembwe church of Christ to witness the burial of Br Dzobo aged 75 years who died after a long sickness. He was an HIV/AIDS patient. It is 10km east of Bazel. We were 12 preachers attended including Br Kanchefu, Gwazaza, Tiyani, Marunga, Nyandoro, Gushure, Chimanga, Mushonga, Dhlamini, Mazenza and me. Br Kanchefu preached and Br Mushonga lead the singing. People who attended were 1500.  

On the 6th

l went to Mupudzi church of Christ alone for a men's lectureship. Men at Bazel were very committed at their work. We learned good lessons that targeted our duties and roles, we were 30 and we had a great fellowship. Preachers who were present were Br Mushati, Tanhera, Gushure, Chimanga, Siwedi, Zimwasha and me. We had a great moment. 

On the 9th

Together with my family, we visited my parents and saw all the activities they are doing. They were very happy to see us and my mother prepared a rooster for us. We had a great moment. 

Br Tawanda attended an interview at Mutare school of preaching and he was accepted as a student for next year's intake. The school requested $50 as acceptance and promised to give a scholarship because of his background.

The 10th Br Shalom's wife visited us as we counseled her to attend the church services and to encourage her husband to be committed in the Lord's church. She accepted and promised to do something in the presence of God. 

On the 12th

Together with my wife and kids we attended a heroes day in Bazel heroes acres. The children were happy to see some activities practiced. 

On the 11-14th

The church sent some youth to attend a National Fellowship at Baring in Mutare town. Youths who attended were Tanaka Buzuzi (girl 15), Vannesa Kanyimo (girl 15), Nomalanga Chinzvende (girl 15), Zvikomborero Gutukunuhwa (17) and his bro Takudzwa (12). Br Chadzingwa followed them as the father advisor. The theme was "Power Up". There were more than 1000 youth present and they were very excited about what they experienced. 

On the 19-21st

Three men at Bazel Br., Chadzingwa, Buzuzi and I, attended a National Fellowship at Nhowe Mission Church of Christ in Macheke, 200km northwest of Mutare. The theme was Breaking the chains. 450 attended. We had a great moment and listened to great preachers who were selected to preach. On Saturday afternoon we went to the ground to play soccer. Mutare won the game as l scored a penalty which was the winning goal.

On the 25th

l went to Sakubva church of Christ alone to listen to some good lessons about leadership from Br. Jerry Betts, who is the director of voice of truth books. He was accompanied by two lndians Br. Philemon and Br. Kingsley who encouraged us to hold fast in the work of God. We had a blessed moment. 

On the 25-28th

The women attended a National Fellowship held in Nhowe Mission Church of Christ again. Four women at Bazel attended including sister Chin'ono, Mandianike, Buzuzi and my wife. The theme was "Who will roll away the stone?" (Mark 16:3-4). Sister Mafusire was supposed to preach on the program but she was occupied so she assigned my wife to preach about "The stone of the economic challenges" (John 21:3-6). With prayer and fasting, she did a great job and she was successful to preach at a multitude of 1000 ladies. It was a great honor. Dr Mugweni phoned me and thanked her for the great job she had done. Years back we had much challenge of attending these national events since my wife was working away but by the grace of God we are happy in the work of God. 

I discovered something when I saw the number of people at Bazel who attended the fellowship. Some did not attend due financial constraints. We were three men who attended like Shadreck, Mishek and Abedinigo. The ladies were four as the three men were in the blast furnace the son was seen among them to make them four. I want to thank all the effort we did for the national events we attended. 

I want to thank you for the love you showed and support may God bless you all. 

Yours ln Christ 

Simbarashe Gondo 

Gondo