http://salvationarmyzim.org The Salvation Army in Zimbabwe and Botswana Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:51:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The 1st quarter issue of the Zimbabwe Salvationist is now available* for download. In this issue, you can read General Shaw Clifton's Easter message, two holiness articles in Shona and Ndebele, a profile of Major Ben Gwindi, an excerpt from a winning essay about fighting HIV/AIDS, and Salvation Army news ... http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/04/03/zimbabwe-salvationist-1st-quarter-2008/ In the low-lying Zambezi Valley district of Zimbabwe, The Salvation Army has responded to flood-affected households through its local emergency service teams. Relentless rains caused massive flooding in the northern Zambezi valley, known as Muzarabani, killing a reported 27 people and leaving thousands homeless. Heavy downpours are common in southern Africa ... http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/03/18/muzarabani-flood-relief/ Following years of service in Tanzania and Zambia, Commissioner Vinece Chigariro has returned home to give oversight to the Zimbabwe Territory. Prior to her installation service at Kwekwe Corps, Commissioner Chigaririo received a hero’s welcome as she travelled in the back of an open truck to wave at the masses ... http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/03/18/commissioner-chigariro-installed/ In recent years the Bumhudzo Home for the Elderly has struggled to remain operational. When Mr Tendai Mupfurutsa, CEO of Ekhaya, heard about Bumhudzo’s financial challenges, he devised a plan to temporarily adopt the centre and cover the majority of its expenses. http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/02/28/ekhaya-adopts-bumhudzo/ The 2008 session of the Zimbabwe School of Youth Leadership got off to a great start with 23 students meeting at Pearson Corps, Harare West, for two weeks of orientation. The students, representing 15 divisions, were accompanied by several Divisional Youth Officers who participated in the programme and assisted with ... http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/02/10/the-zsyl-gang/ The Territorial Officers' Councils were marked by a high turnout as active and retired officers gathered together at Mazowe High School for worship, teaching sessions, shared learning and corporate prayer. In his keynote address, Commissioner S. Mutewera, former Territorial Commander, said that lack of funding had prevented the territory from ... http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/02/04/territorial-officers-councils/ Forty cadets marched down the aisle to salute Commissioner Stanslous Mutewera, former Territorial Commander, as they entered training to become Salvation Army officers. Held at the Officers’ Training College, the event officially welcomed the cadets into the Witnesses for Christ Session. Commissioner Mutewera also took the opportunity to officially install Captain ... http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/02/02/witnesses-for-christ/ CSM (Dr) Hilton Chikuya has received a Doctorate Degree in Education from the University of South Africa. Dr Chikuya is a faithful soldier and local officer at Highfield Temple, Harare Central. http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/01/16/csm-chikuya-receives-doctorate/ Commissioners Stanslous and Jannet Mutewera retired officially on 16 December 2007 at Harare City Sports Centre after serving a combined ministry of 71 years. The retirement ceremony was witnessed by many Salvationists of the Zimbabwe & Botswana Territory. Also in attendance were government officials, including Vice President Joice Mujuru ... http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/01/12/faithful-service/ The Salvation Army Zimbabwe & Botswana Territory will be receiving new leaders in 2008. http://salvationarmyzim.org/2008/01/11/new-territorial-leaders-in-2008/