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The ZSYL GANG

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 the training.

Zimbabwe School of Youth Leadership

Z.S.Y.L. students learned about Salvation Army history and structures, spiritual disciplines, evangelism, spiritual warfare, integrated mission, kids ministry, youth ministry, mentoring and accountability, creative communication and much more. Continue reading ‘The ZSYL GANG’

Territorial Officer’s Councils

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 holding officers’ councils since 2002, but that thanks to a donor, the event could now be held.

Territorial Officers’ Councils

“We have gathered as a family to share our experiences in the mission so that we will uphold, comfort, learn and strengthen each other as a family of Salvationists,” said Commissioner Mutewera. Continue reading ‘Territorial Officer’s Councils’

Witnesses for Christ

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.

Witnesses for Christ Welcomed at Officers’ Training College

Commissioner Mutewera also took the opportunity to officially install Captain Florence Pamacheche as the Training Principal. “This is the first time that a Zimbabwean woman has held this post,” he said. “Captain Pamacheche is a trained teacher and a faithful officer, and we know that she will be able to carry out the important tasks of this appointment.” Continue reading ‘Witnesses for Christ’