July 2026 Mission Report - Chitakatira Church of Christ

Greetings, brethren at Oregon Church!

July was the heart of the winter in Mutare. The mornings remained cold and dry, but thank God for His strength that sustained the church to continue steadfast in His work.

July focused on helping young people cast their anxieties on God. July was a month of growth, prayer, and outreach.

We focused on the THEME: He Cares—1 Peter 5:7.

God moved powerfully in services, new souls were reached, and members were encouraged to cast their worries on Him. We thank God for His faithfulness through Bible studies and evangelism.

PREACHING/TEACHING AND DOCTRINAL WORK:

Mid-week Bible Study:

Average members: 7.

THEME VERSE: “Your Word I have treasured in my heart that I may not sin against You.”—Psalm 119:11.

SUNDAY SERMONS PREACHED:

1. Stand Firm to the End—Matthew 24:13.

*Focus: Encouragement to remain faithful despite trials and cold weather. We are to endure.

2. Walking in the Light—1 John 1:7.

*Focus: Living in true fellowship with God and one another.

-Rejecting darkness.

3. Contentment in Christ—Philippians 4:11–13.

*Focus: Finding strength and peace in Christ during economic hardship, “I can do all things through Christ.”

I preached twice, and Brother Sithole preached once.

CHURCH ATTENDANCE:

Average attendance: 22.

EVANGELISM:

Four home studies were done on baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and standing against false doctrine with the Kaitano, Jakobo, Benito, and Manyeruke families.

YOUTH AND CHILDREN:

Sunday School averaged: 7.

Youth class studied, “Identity in Christ and Standing Firm in a Crooked World”—Philippians 2:15.

EVENTS ATTENDED:

Bazel Bridge Big Sunday on the 26th.

Bible class by Bro. Siwedi from Mupudzi Church of Christ.

TOPIC: Going an Extra Mile.

FUNERALS ATTENDED:

1. The Mutiro family lost Dorcas Mutiro, a family member who was sick for quite a long time.

2. The Gwitirwa family lost their father, Ben, who had been sick for a couple of years.

3. The Matereke family lost their mother, who was found dead after three days in her apartment.

CHURCH SERVICE:

Speaker: Brother Kamutambo from DC Church of Christ in Mutasa District.

TOPIC: Thanksgiving to God.

Text: Colossians 1:12; Romans 15:6; 1 Corinthians 6:20; and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

ATTENDANCE: 120.

We want to thank Bro. and Sister Gondo for the tremendous work they are doing at Bazel Bridge and Mutare South.

LORD’S SUPPER BY RISHONI GUSHURE (CHITAKATIRA).

1 Corinthians 10:16ff and Acts 20:7.

-Father, teach me to be a cheerful giver.

-Break the spirit of greed.

Acts 20:35 and Malachi 3:8–9.

I participated at Bazel Bridge Big Sunday.

We didn’t attend Dangamvura Gospel Week, Rukunguhwe, and Rupange Gospel Meetings.

CARE:

We visited the sick, including Kaswa family children who were attacked by a heavy flu. We also visited Brother Marwenze, who was not feeling well but managed to come for church service.

PRAYER REQUEST FOR AUGUST 2026:

1. Students awaiting mid-year exam results.

2. Families facing food shortages.

3. Safety in travel for upcoming gospel meetings.

4. Strength to stand firm in sound doctrine.

5. Prayers for Vimbainashe Praise, our daughter’s graduation ceremony.

WOMEN/LADIES WORK:

Weekly ladies’ prayer meeting continued.

Preparing for upcoming ladies’ programs.

CHALLENGES:

*High transport and food costs.

*Youth unemployment.

*Cold weather affecting school-going children.

UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 2026:

1. Youth Annual Lectureship, 12–16, Nhowe Mission.

2. Ladies Annual Lectureship, 20–23, Nhowe Mission.

3. Men’s Annual Lectureship, 27–30, Filabusi.

4. Graduation ceremony for our second-born daughter, Vimbainashe Praise, at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 14 August 2026, in Harare.

We are grateful for your continued prayers, encouragement, and partnership in this mission work. It is because of your support that we are able to keep spreading the Word here in Mutare during this difficult time.

Please pray for the work at Chitakatira and in Zimbabwe.

May God bless you!

Rishoni and Linnet Gushure.