One of the highlights of our week was working in the ministry with the Dema congregation. It is a community about an hour from Harare and there is an English and Shona Congregation. We learned some greetings in the primary language of Shona as well as some local customs for approaching the householders.
As with all of our activities we are provided bus transportation.
Zimbabwe is truly a “preaching paradise” as the people are hospitable and have a love and respect for the Bible. No one turned us away and many would watch a video or read a scripture with us.
A local brother or sister took two delegates with them in the ministry. I envy the brothers like Gabe from Hawaii who can wear an Aloha shirt for all theocratic activities!
The homes are very modest but the response was encouraging. Bev’s partner Brenda has 7 bible studies and said that some pioneers have up to 20 studies. That is me at the back of the group with my practical sun hat on. It is winter but we are at 5,000 feet altitude so the sun is intense.
Of course the kids were adorable and curious about us as foreigners.
Our service group took a break and our group leader treated us to Coca Cola.
He also treated us to the local snack Maputi.
Eugene was from Dema and guided us in the ministry. Sister Lily is from Boston.
The brothers and sisters were so welcoming!