Greetings to you all in the name of our risen Lord. I hope all is well with you, your families and ministries. Attached is my 2016 March Report.
Alec
March Report, 2016.
We had the most exciting celebration of death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Churches celebrate Good Friday in our zones. Hwange, Victoria Falls and Jambezi Churches make up a western zone in our Mission. It was unfortunate that Jambezi Churches could not make it because of severe drought. Our hearts were overflowing with great joy as we realized how much Christ suffered for us in order to bring full redemption. Joy was expressed in many different ways. There was a lot of singing and dancing. Early in the morning on Sunday all the women marched in the street singing and shouting that Christ was raised. Women acted like Mary Magdalene and other women going to the tomb at dawn. It was fun. We had many good sermons from different preachers. Many brothers and sisters received deliverance in the name of our Lord.
Ox-cart is still widely used as a means of transport in some remote villages. Pastor Gideon uses a Cart drawn by donkeys to carry water and firewood. On a Sunday morning, Mrs. Gideon harnessed donkeys and hurried to the Bus Stop to collect grocery from the bus hoping to be on time for Sunday service. On her way back, one of the donkeys was stubborn enough by not following the path. The Cart hit a big stone and overturned. The man leading donkeys was able to turn the cart. Mrs. Gideon was badly injured. She broke collar bone and was hurried to a big Hospital in Bulawayo. She was attended by a Doctor a week after because the Doctors were on strike. We pray that she will have a quick recovery.
We had good rains in March. We are so thankful that God provided enough grass for animals and water for consumption. I had gone home to see my cows and goats. I was so happy to find that they had greatly recovered from severe drought. Many people lost many cattle. The only fear we have now is hyenas. They have just attached and eaten my calf.
For all those who are interested in supporting Zimbabwe ministry may send donations to:
Jill Hartzell
Good Neighbor Network
2445 SW Crestdale Dr
Portland, OR 97225.
Cell: 503-317-9852
Email: hartzz1@comcast.net
In His Service
Alec.
