This page will detail reports of saints being Helped in ZIMBABWE in the year 2020.
Please note the archiving system started in August 8/16/2020 from the received reports we have gotten for updating. Previous reports from 2020 as well as past annual reporting is in the archive report section. If you want to read reports from 2020 dated before the timeline below or if you want to read past reports from different years, please see "Open Hearts Helping Hands Archive Reports".
FACTUAL DATA OF ZIMBABWE HUNGER CRISIS:
I want to detail the crisis is real and that there is a sever need. The work your doing in helping these saints in these harsh lands...makes a difference. But for those of you who want to read more on the crisis of 2020 in Zimbabwe, I wanted to share some links that shows data on the poverty and hunger crisis our brethren are facing. I also have attached (below) a document from a preacher who works in Zimbabwe...that he shared with me on the economic struggles taking place in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe rated as one of the world’s top global food crises in new United Nations report - Dated 27 April 2020 https://www.unicef.org/zimbabwe/press-releases/zimbabwe-rated-one-worlds-top-global-food-crises-new-united-nations-report
More than 14 million people facing acute hunger in one of the largest food crises in Southern Africa - Dated 7 Feb 2020 https://reliefweb.int/report/zimbabwe/more-14-million-people-facing-acute-hunger-one-largest-food-crises-southern-africa
Zimbabwe on verge of 'manmade starvation', warns UN envoy - Dated Nov 29 2019
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/nov/29/zimbabwe-on-verge-of-manmade-starvation-warns-un-envoy
Also, see an article written in 2019 on the month of December on hunger crisis https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/12/1052621
OH3 director: Joseph Sullivan
Zimbabwe rated as one of the world’s top global food crises in new United Nations report - Dated 27 April 2020 https://www.unicef.org/zimbabwe/press-releases/zimbabwe-rated-one-worlds-top-global-food-crises-new-united-nations-report
More than 14 million people facing acute hunger in one of the largest food crises in Southern Africa - Dated 7 Feb 2020 https://reliefweb.int/report/zimbabwe/more-14-million-people-facing-acute-hunger-one-largest-food-crises-southern-africa
Zimbabwe on verge of 'manmade starvation', warns UN envoy - Dated Nov 29 2019
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/nov/29/zimbabwe-on-verge-of-manmade-starvation-warns-un-envoy
Also, see an article written in 2019 on the month of December on hunger crisis https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/12/1052621
OH3 director: Joseph Sullivan
Below is a Brief (grateful) message from Brother Farai ChingonDi. This man is a faithful church of Christ preacher in ZIMBABWE. ANd is doing great work for the lord. He is also working with us to distribute the food to the hurting saints in different regions of ZIMBABWE. If you want to learn the SPECIFIC'S see our FAQ page.
REPORT FROm Farai Chingondi on Sun, Jun 28, 11:24 AM
"Here is our last distribution done today at Mahusekwa."
- FARAI
- FARAI
Photo's shared on SUN, JUN 28, 11:24 AM
Photo's of FARAI CHINGONDI DISTRIBUTING food to God's saints in the Kariba area of ZIMBABWE.
Report From Brother mabhuri betera on Zikani Relief in ZIMBABWE
date sent Aug 1, 2020, 8:52 AM
"Dearest Brethren.
Again I would like to Thank you and all the OH3 Members for your love and care to us here@ Zikani Church of Christ in Zimbabwe.
There was a great happy from all the Members at Zikani because many were definitely starving.
May God bless you all. The collection of funds and the purchasing of meal mealie was successful. Again the transportation and the distribution .
I will send the pictures of the distribution on a separate mail due to some challenges on network. Please am praying the continuing of this help because the situation is very bad here.
The delays are caused by no network here. My regards to all
In Christ Bro Betera"
Again I would like to Thank you and all the OH3 Members for your love and care to us here@ Zikani Church of Christ in Zimbabwe.
There was a great happy from all the Members at Zikani because many were definitely starving.
May God bless you all. The collection of funds and the purchasing of meal mealie was successful. Again the transportation and the distribution .
I will send the pictures of the distribution on a separate mail due to some challenges on network. Please am praying the continuing of this help because the situation is very bad here.
The delays are caused by no network here. My regards to all
In Christ Bro Betera"
Saints in ZIMBABWE singing praises to God.
Shared by Robert Chinyenze who lives in this region.
Work report from Brother Silence Chiramba Sun, Aug 2, 3:30 PM
Sermon theme: For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. "The Day was well Spent at the Mushandike and Matihwa churches...3 decided to follow Jesus prayers for the new babies."
- SILENCE CHIRAMBA
- SILENCE CHIRAMBA
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Report from Sim Gail
Sent Aug 11, 2020, 5:50 PM
"Brethren - Today on 11th of August 2020 I had the opportunity to go out and spent the day in villages reaching out to the lost... at the same time edifying the saints to be strong during this time of covid 19 pandemic. Today I met a number of Christian families...Many Christians here are confused with this covid 19 and are very much devastated. But I am happy that they are eager to Look to God for eternal life. I loved this day because toward the end of it 3 souls believed the gospel and were baptized for the remission of their sins. Brother Innocent Mureedzani helped them to obey the command of baptism. Thank you for your prayers and your continued support.
May God bless you all.
Unworthy Servant,
- Sim
LUKE 17:10 " So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do."
My attitude: Try to be happy with the little that you have. There are many people with nothing that still manage to smile."
May God bless you all.
Unworthy Servant,
- Sim
LUKE 17:10 " So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do."
My attitude: Try to be happy with the little that you have. There are many people with nothing that still manage to smile."
REPORT FROM BROTHER Silence Chiramba Aug 16, 2020, 4:26 PM
"Enjoy your viewing of Today's work, as I do every Wednesday's and Sunday's meeting with Mushandike and Matihwa brethren. Today total of 7 obeyed gospel at Matihwa, I'm glad to have this 2 new families after a long period of studying with them, Today they decided to follow Christ."
- Silence
- Silence
Pictures from Silence Chiramba on Aug 16, 2020, 3:40 PM
A day of food distribution and a message of thanks given from Silence.
Report from Brother Farai Chingondi on Aug 18, 2020, 11:14 AM
"At Mukosa on Sunday: Funds safely collected. I will go to Mount Darwin on Saturday morning.
Thank you so much. My our good Lord continue to bless you and all the supporters."
- Farai
Thank you so much. My our good Lord continue to bless you and all the supporters."
- Farai
Pictures of people being helped.
Pictures from FARAI CHINGONDI on Aug 18, 2020, 12:25 PM
Saints being helped at Chapinduka by Farai through your help and donations.
Work Report from Brother Silence Chiramba on Aug 23, 2020, 12:33 PM
"Good evening my beloved brethren.
Hope you had a blessed day ours was great.
My sermon was on Unity of the Church.
John 17:22-23
1 Cor 12:13
Eph 4:1-6,13
Also we are happy to have 5 obeyed gospel, 2 ladies from Mushandike and 3 from Matihwa (2 men and 1 lady) prayers for this newborn babes in Christ."
- Silence
Hope you had a blessed day ours was great.
My sermon was on Unity of the Church.
John 17:22-23
1 Cor 12:13
Eph 4:1-6,13
Also we are happy to have 5 obeyed gospel, 2 ladies from Mushandike and 3 from Matihwa (2 men and 1 lady) prayers for this newborn babes in Christ."
- Silence
Work report SILENCE CHIRAMBA on Wed, Sep 2, 2:31 PM
"Day well Spent at Mushandike and Matihwa having bible study on Luke:17:11-19.
We learn from Luke 17:15 that this man returned and glorified God with a loud voice. Surely he spoke loudly because of his gratitude which he expressed excitedly. This man realizes the value of the wonderful gift he has just received The man was so overjoyed that he fell down on his face at Jesus' feet and gave thanks.
If we go to the book of II Kings 5:15 we see another good example.
...Jesus then asked But where are the nine? (Luke 17:17) The ones who did not return had stood the test of faith, but they failed in the test of thanksgiving. Sadly, many today follow the example of the nine. They are more ready to ask for blessings than to thank God for the ones they receive and enjoy.
After studies manage to visit few homes preaching Christ."
- Silence
We learn from Luke 17:15 that this man returned and glorified God with a loud voice. Surely he spoke loudly because of his gratitude which he expressed excitedly. This man realizes the value of the wonderful gift he has just received The man was so overjoyed that he fell down on his face at Jesus' feet and gave thanks.
If we go to the book of II Kings 5:15 we see another good example.
...Jesus then asked But where are the nine? (Luke 17:17) The ones who did not return had stood the test of faith, but they failed in the test of thanksgiving. Sadly, many today follow the example of the nine. They are more ready to ask for blessings than to thank God for the ones they receive and enjoy.
After studies manage to visit few homes preaching Christ."
- Silence
Work Report from Sim Gail Sun, Sep 6, 12:49 PM
"I would like to thank you all for your prayers as Alec and I spent 5 days preaching and teaching in Makoni area. We concluded our 5 day camp meeting today. For 5 days we had the opportunity of edifying the saints in their homes and also to reach out to the lost.
Brethren in Makoni area really loved our camp meeting program. In the future we plan to stay in this area for more than 5 days. 11 souls died with Christ in baptism today. The 11 are: (1). Lynnet Zhuwangetu; (2) Keith Zhou; (3) Mavis Muchato; (4) Raymond Mureedzani; (5) Priscilla Mupira ; (6) Cynthia Bhantoni; (7) Wesley Zhuwangetu ; (8) Beline Jamu; (9) Winnet Jamu; (10) Rudo Motsi and (11) Evelyne Hamadziripi
Today's attendance was more than pleasing.
Below are a few pictures of what happened during our 5 day camp meeting.
Attached also are the pictures of those who died with Christ in baptism."
Unworthy Servant
I'm just a Janitor
Sim
LUKE 17:10 " So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do."
Be happy with the little that you have. There are many people with nothing that still manage to smile.
Brethren in Makoni area really loved our camp meeting program. In the future we plan to stay in this area for more than 5 days. 11 souls died with Christ in baptism today. The 11 are: (1). Lynnet Zhuwangetu; (2) Keith Zhou; (3) Mavis Muchato; (4) Raymond Mureedzani; (5) Priscilla Mupira ; (6) Cynthia Bhantoni; (7) Wesley Zhuwangetu ; (8) Beline Jamu; (9) Winnet Jamu; (10) Rudo Motsi and (11) Evelyne Hamadziripi
Today's attendance was more than pleasing.
Below are a few pictures of what happened during our 5 day camp meeting.
Attached also are the pictures of those who died with Christ in baptism."
Unworthy Servant
I'm just a Janitor
Sim
LUKE 17:10 " So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do."
Be happy with the little that you have. There are many people with nothing that still manage to smile.
Report from Brother Silence Chiramba on Sep 20, 2020, 4:05 PM
"Good evening from Zimbabwe, it went well everyone was happy to receive seeds.
Brethren in Masvingo send me to thank you for the help."
- Silence
Distribution pictures
Brethren in Masvingo send me to thank you for the help."
- Silence
Distribution pictures
Report from Brother Sim Gail on Sep 24, 2020, 9:36 PM
"Brethren: 1st delivery went to Makoni church of Christ.
And 2nd delivery went to Rusape Drift church of Christ.
The receipt is one for both deliveries.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor."
- Sim
And 2nd delivery went to Rusape Drift church of Christ.
The receipt is one for both deliveries.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor."
- Sim
Work report from Silence Chiramba on Sep 9, 2020, 3:34 PM
"Greetings hope you are all well, us here in Masvingo we are doing well. Only one of our fellow members at Mushandike passed away. I manage to attend at Mushandike and Matihwa as I always do 3 were baptized..2 at Matihwa and 1 at Mushandike. My lesson was on Luke 10:38-42....How would you act if Jesus Christ paid you a visit .Would you be able to sit and listen to him,like Mary or would you be busy with cooking things like Martha?"
- Silence
- Silence
Report From Brother Sim Gail on Sat, Oct 17, 2:57 PM
"I got another help of seed to distribute to the remaining churches. One church got benefited from this help.
Below are a few pictures of the saints receiving the help."
- Sim
Below are a few pictures of the saints receiving the help."
- Sim
Report From Sim Gail on Fri, Oct 23, 1:39 PM
"I got another help of seed. 30 families from Ruwani Church Of Christ benefited from this help.
Attached below are a few pictures of the saints receiving the help. We thank God for the help. $352 was used to buy seed. $38 was used for transportation.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor."
- Sim
Attached below are a few pictures of the saints receiving the help. We thank God for the help. $352 was used to buy seed. $38 was used for transportation.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor."
- Sim
REPORT FROM Silence Chiramba ON FRI, Oct 18, 2020, 2:25 PM
"Good evening from Zimbabwe. I hope I find you well. We had wonderful day at Mushandike and Matihwa,
My sermon was on RUNING THE RACE, (I Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Tim 4:5-8 ,Phil 3:7-16). We are in a race, we should know that life is a race that all must run it.
I grew up hear the athletes talk about their race to the finish line, they always say that it’s all about finishing. The Christian walk is all about finishing too. Now, everyone will eventually finish this race of life...but not all will achieve the prize. As Christians we should achieve the prize.
After worship services at Mushandike, 2 women opted to follow Christ, (in baptism). After worship services at Mushandike I then take the bus (public transport) to Matihwa due to my vehicle....being down. But I was happy after worship service...for one of the ladies that we had studies with 2 weeks ago opted too to follow Christ, (in baptism). Prayers for these new babies in Christ."
- Silence
My sermon was on RUNING THE RACE, (I Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Tim 4:5-8 ,Phil 3:7-16). We are in a race, we should know that life is a race that all must run it.
I grew up hear the athletes talk about their race to the finish line, they always say that it’s all about finishing. The Christian walk is all about finishing too. Now, everyone will eventually finish this race of life...but not all will achieve the prize. As Christians we should achieve the prize.
After worship services at Mushandike, 2 women opted to follow Christ, (in baptism). After worship services at Mushandike I then take the bus (public transport) to Matihwa due to my vehicle....being down. But I was happy after worship service...for one of the ladies that we had studies with 2 weeks ago opted too to follow Christ, (in baptism). Prayers for these new babies in Christ."
- Silence
REPORT FROM Sim Gail ON Nov 1, 2020, 10:57 AM
"Greetings to you all in the precious name of Jesus.
Here, we had a wonderful worship service both in the morning and afternoon. In the morning I worshipped with Rusape Central Church Of Christ. The attendance was fairly good. Then in the afternoon I worshipped with Makoni Church Of Christ. The attendance was very very good.
I preached in both services. I preached about GIVING.
Attached below are two pictures of our meetings.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor.
- Sim"
Be happy with the little that you have. There are many people with nothing that still manage to smile.
Here, we had a wonderful worship service both in the morning and afternoon. In the morning I worshipped with Rusape Central Church Of Christ. The attendance was fairly good. Then in the afternoon I worshipped with Makoni Church Of Christ. The attendance was very very good.
I preached in both services. I preached about GIVING.
Attached below are two pictures of our meetings.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor.
- Sim"
Be happy with the little that you have. There are many people with nothing that still manage to smile.
REPORT FROM Farai Chingondi ON Nov 1, 2020, 12:30 AM
"Greetings from Zimbabwe. I hope this letter finds you in good health. Here is my work report for the month of October.
SOCIAL: We are still struggling with with the Corona virus lockdown. We are still not allowed to move around without face musk , schools are yet to be opened in full Examination classes and those writing next year are the ones now going to school.
We are expecting the rain season to start anytime.
FAMILY: My family is doing well. I am having blood pressure problems. I had several tests. I am having atrial fibrillation. The electricity of my heart is not working well. The liver was found to be in good working condition and one kidney is said to be having some congestion but not serious.
EVANGELISM: This has been a rough month. I have been disturbed a lot by my heart we had 4 baptisms. Two at Mahusekwa on the 20th Sister Shekede 45 years and Tafadzwa 18 years was also baptized on the 30th and one at Mupfure on the 13th a 23 year old lady was baptized. and one at Chirenje on the 11th a 37 year old mother was baptized.
EDIFICATION: Lessons taught
Day 04 "How to have a great marriage" at Mupfure.
Day 11 "Why do we not use instrumental Music in worship" at Chirenje.
Day 18 Tapiwa munemo preached at Mahusekwa lesson "Be Holy"
Day 25 James Chipere preached at Mahusekwa lesson "Do not be idle Christians" ,
CONCLUSION: Thank you so much for taking your time to read my work report."
- Farai
SOCIAL: We are still struggling with with the Corona virus lockdown. We are still not allowed to move around without face musk , schools are yet to be opened in full Examination classes and those writing next year are the ones now going to school.
We are expecting the rain season to start anytime.
FAMILY: My family is doing well. I am having blood pressure problems. I had several tests. I am having atrial fibrillation. The electricity of my heart is not working well. The liver was found to be in good working condition and one kidney is said to be having some congestion but not serious.
EVANGELISM: This has been a rough month. I have been disturbed a lot by my heart we had 4 baptisms. Two at Mahusekwa on the 20th Sister Shekede 45 years and Tafadzwa 18 years was also baptized on the 30th and one at Mupfure on the 13th a 23 year old lady was baptized. and one at Chirenje on the 11th a 37 year old mother was baptized.
EDIFICATION: Lessons taught
Day 04 "How to have a great marriage" at Mupfure.
Day 11 "Why do we not use instrumental Music in worship" at Chirenje.
Day 18 Tapiwa munemo preached at Mahusekwa lesson "Be Holy"
Day 25 James Chipere preached at Mahusekwa lesson "Do not be idle Christians" ,
CONCLUSION: Thank you so much for taking your time to read my work report."
- Farai
Pictures of Food distrubution
REPORT FROM Silence Chiramba ON Nov 8, 2020, 11:24 AM
"Thanks for the help it was great joy to everyone."
- Silence
- Silence
Distribution photos
REPORT FROM SIM GAIL ON Nov 12, 2020, 1:18 AM
"We had 5 souls that died with Christ in baptism today. Alec helped them to obey the command. Attached below is a picture of them after baptism. I was not feeling well for the past two weeks. I thank God i am getting better and better each day. Thank you for your prayers.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor.
- Sim"
LUKE 17:10
" So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do."
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor.
- Sim"
LUKE 17:10
" So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do."
Picture of those baptized
REPORT FROM Farai Chingondi ON Nov 8, 2020, 12:00 PM
Mahusekwa seed distribution
Mutoko distribution
REPORT FROM Silence Chiramba ON Nov 15, 2020, 2:46 PM
"Good evening from Zimbabwe, my beloved.
Hope you are well and I hope you had wonderful worship Today.
Here in Masvingo we had blessed time at Mushandike and Matihwa.
It was great to worship together with these 2 congregations.
My Topic Today: Destroying Sin
Scripture: Romans 8:10-17...
We don't owe the flesh anything.
We owe the Spirit of God everything.
After worship service at Mushandike a couple (Mandere family) I have been studying with these past 2 weeks decided to follow Christ. Prayers for them to grow in knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and develop a stronger faith."
- Silence
Hope you are well and I hope you had wonderful worship Today.
Here in Masvingo we had blessed time at Mushandike and Matihwa.
It was great to worship together with these 2 congregations.
My Topic Today: Destroying Sin
Scripture: Romans 8:10-17...
We don't owe the flesh anything.
We owe the Spirit of God everything.
After worship service at Mushandike a couple (Mandere family) I have been studying with these past 2 weeks decided to follow Christ. Prayers for them to grow in knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and develop a stronger faith."
- Silence
REPORT FROM SIM GAIL ON Sun, Dec 29, 2020, 2:41 PM
END OF YEAR REPORT
"The year 2020 is the year we all will not forget in our lives because of coronavirus or covid19. For some months I was not able to go out and do my evangelism work. World wide local churches were not able to come together for worship services. Many many people lost their lives World wide both Christians and non Christians. I would like to thank God that in all the 3 churches I work with we did not lose any life because of covid 19. However we have 2 Christian families that lost their beloved ones due to other illnesses.
In my evangelism work for the year 2020 my priority was to mature all the saints I work with thru house to house preaching program, conducting bible studies and camp meetings. Unfortunately I couldn't achieve all this because of covid19. If covid19 stops I look forward to continue with my preaching plans which I had in 2020.
However from the limited time I had in 2020 of preaching and teaching due to covid19 pandemic I managed to baptize 29 souls into Christ.
While others were being added to Christ we also had 9 who lost their faith.
On behalf of the saints I would like to thank you for your continued support.
May God bless you more and more.
Happy New Year 2021.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor."
- Sim
"The year 2020 is the year we all will not forget in our lives because of coronavirus or covid19. For some months I was not able to go out and do my evangelism work. World wide local churches were not able to come together for worship services. Many many people lost their lives World wide both Christians and non Christians. I would like to thank God that in all the 3 churches I work with we did not lose any life because of covid 19. However we have 2 Christian families that lost their beloved ones due to other illnesses.
In my evangelism work for the year 2020 my priority was to mature all the saints I work with thru house to house preaching program, conducting bible studies and camp meetings. Unfortunately I couldn't achieve all this because of covid19. If covid19 stops I look forward to continue with my preaching plans which I had in 2020.
However from the limited time I had in 2020 of preaching and teaching due to covid19 pandemic I managed to baptize 29 souls into Christ.
While others were being added to Christ we also had 9 who lost their faith.
On behalf of the saints I would like to thank you for your continued support.
May God bless you more and more.
Happy New Year 2021.
Unworthy Servant.
I'm just a Janitor."
- Sim
REPORT FROM SILENCE CHIRAMBA ON Dec 30, 2020, 8:40 AM"We don't know how to thank you for keep helping us. Zimbabwe receive lot of help through you. Next 4 months after harvest on what you helped me with I will start sharing with everyone. Today we planted the seeds. More pictures to come of progress. In pictures its seeds crops you assisted, plants are growing very well."
- Silence Your donations have helped saints grow food. For many years due to drought this has been an issue. Thank you for helping them become more self supportive. :)
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