Greetings to you in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour!
The month of March was a good month, although the rains were continuously pouring day and night. Most crops received adequate rain, whilst other crops were affected by the rains.
Home Visitations
We visited Brother Clever Mutsukutsuri, one of our elderly members at Chitakatira. We had a devotion where Brother David Sithole preached on perseverance.
We also visited the Khombe family and had a Bible study with the family and relatives.
That same week, we had a Bible study with the Kaswa family, followed by a devotion.
During the second week, we visited the Mvududu family, studied with them, and had a devotion after the study.
Chitakatira High School Visit
I visited Chitakatira High School in the morning during the second week and preached at the assembly from 2 Timothy 2:15. The school has over 1,000 students and more than 60 teachers.
Chishakwe High School
We visited Chishakwe High School in the afternoon and preached from Proverbs 22:6. We also enrolled students in WBS and distributed tracts titled: “What Must I Do to Be Saved?” The school has an enrolment of 800 students. I also taught about drug and substance abuse.
Chitakatira Clinic Visit
I visited Chitakatira Clinic during the third week and preached to 30 people who were present that day.
Evangelism
During the third week, we distributed tracts for two days. The tracts were titled:
“Why Am I a Member of the Church of Christ?” and “Is There a Sure Way to Heaven?”
There is also a need for evangelism in the area, as the population is now over 30,000 people. This is now a peri-urban area.
Deaths and Funerals
During this month, we heard sad messages of people dying in the community and surrounding areas due to different causes. Some from the area who would have gone to neighbouring countries in search of greener pastures die in those countries. Some are buried there, and some are repatriated into the country for decent burial. We attended several funerals, and some of the causes of these deaths are as follows:
BP (hypertension), diabetes, cancer, alcohol, murder, stroke, accidents, etc.
State of Our Hospitals and Clinics
A shortage of medication, which is bedevilling our health institutions, has left many people with no option but to stay at home or find other alternative means.
Homes and Hospitals
As the cost of living is biting and people are struggling to make ends meet, the cost of medication has become beyond the reach of many. Most people have abandoned hospitals because they cannot afford the bills. Because of this, many die at home. Some have resorted to using home remedies.
Domestic Violence
Due to escalating cost of living, most marriages are on the rocks and many homes have been affected. Nearly every day, we hear about marriages collapsing, and divorces are now the order of the day.
Some think resorting to violence is the way to go, not knowing that they will be creating and causing more problems. There is a need for guidance and counselling. Conflict management lessons are very important to teach.
Many people are dying as a result of physical abuse and sexual gender-based violence.
Infidelity in marriages has also fuelled this problem.
Mid-week Church Service
We have a mid-week church service in the afternoon for an hour. We meet in homes and sometimes at the church building.
Crops
This is the harvesting period, when the crops that were planted in the 2025–2026 cropping season are being harvested. Most of the people’s crops were affected by the incessant rains that devastated most parts of the country.
Bible Classes
Every Sunday, we attend Bible classes, which include:
- Adult Bible classes
- Sunday school
- New converts’ Bible classes
Sunday Services, Attendance, and Giving
I preached three times this month, whilst Brother David Sithole preached twice.
I taught Bible class twice, and Brother Sithole taught Bible class twice. On the other Sunday, I was practising singing before the church service.
Our average attendance ranged from 18 to 22.
Our average giving was $15.
Compiled by: Rishoni and Linnet Gushure