Archive for November, 2007

Mazowe Achieves Excellence

Published by LitSec on November 7, 2007 in Education & Training. 18 Comments

Dr Stephen M. Mahere, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture, presented The Salvation Army’s Mazowe High School with the Secretary’s Merit Award. Also known as the Secretary’s Bell, the award is the highest honour that can be given to a school by the Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture.

Mazowe High School

The Permanent Secretary traveled to Mazowe High to personally unveil the Secretary’s Bell plaque at their annual Award and Prize Giving Ceremony. Recognizing Mazowe’s high academic standards, Dr Mahere highlighted the 100% pass for “A” level subjects, and the 84.5% pass rate for “O” level subjects. Continue reading ‘Mazowe Achieves Excellence’

Eastern Zonal Men’s Congress

Published by LitSec on November 6, 2007 in Church Life and Regional Events. 0 Comments

A thousand Salvationists from the eastern region of Zimbabwe gathered at the Marondera Show Grounds for their zonal men’s fellowship congress. Representing Harare Eastern, Harare West, Harare Central, Greater Harare, Murehwa and Manicaland, Salvationists braved the cold Marondera temperatures to participate in teaching sessions, worship and fellowship.

Eastern Men’s Fellowship Congress

Exploring the territorial theme, Salvationists were encouraged to be men “set apart for the mission.” Lt-Colonel Peter Dali, Chief Secretary, challenged the men to be spiritual leaders of their families, church and community. “You can’t show the way unless you know the way,” he said. “You need to be men of prayer, men of power and men of praise.” Continue reading ‘Eastern Zonal Men’s Congress’

Home League Centenary

Published by LitSec on November 5, 2007 in Church Life and Territorial Events. 0 Comments

Ten thousand women converged at Munyati Power Station to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Salvation Army’s Home League. Delegates traveled from every region of the territory, including Botswana, to attend the Centenary Celebration, defying the country-wide shortages of food and fuel to worship together. With the theme “Women in Mission: While Women Weep,” Salvationists were challenged to continue their emphasis on ministering to and with women in Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Home League Centenary

“We were so pleased with the attendance,” said Lt-Colonel Jessica Dali, TSWM. “It would have been easy for our women to have stayed home, to say, ‘It’s too expensive to come. It’s too difficult to find enough food.’ But they found a way, and God really blessed and enriched them throughout the weekend.” Continue reading ‘Home League Centenary’