I know I’ve only been here for 9 days, and I’ve certainly not traveled the entire country, but I am going to make an assessment based on my encounters and experiences with the locals to date, and that is, Zimbabweans are happy, joyful people and their joyful happy spirit is contagious.
Our team has been blessed to travel to Harare and Victoria Falls and the communities of Tinde, Chinoyi, Muphuirnga, Mvurwi and Chiweshe and without exception our encounters have been inspiring and unique, engaging and memorable.
We’ve met Salvationists along our journey in every community. Shopkeepers, hotel workers, Air Zimbabwe employees and grocery store clerks – all have introduced themselves as being Salvationists – indeed, Soldiers and all have one thing in common – they were happy and joyful.
The Zimbabweans joyful spirit and zest for life is also evident in worship. Today, I had the privilege of sharing in the Cadets spiritual day at General William Booth College in Harare and the guests were The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox. The Call to Worship was Psalm 100 and the words of the scripture came alive as all present entered into worship with hearts of ‘thanksgiving and praise’ all the while lifting ‘joyful songs’ to the Lord. It was an inspiring experience.
(click link below to see and hear joyful singing.)
Reflecting on worship today, I can only imagine what the Easter congress is going to be like in Gweru as more than 10,000 Salvationists gather to praise and worship the Lord in true Zimbabwean style. I’ll keep you posted throughout the weekend.
Thanks again for reading and remember, be joyful and Happy Easter!
Major John Murray, IHQ Communications and Literary Secretary
I want to thank every one for the insperation i recieve i fb. But most of all my prayers are with you all, in all the different fields and the work you do thank you. God Bless keep safe.
I love that the General is visiting Zimbabwe. Being from there I feel proud and honored. I’m now an officer serving in the US
lets all serve