A historical account of my mentor & spiritual father, Apostle Ezekiel H.Guti

• Happy Birthday Dad, and thanks for keeping the fire burning for so many years.


• Happy 50th Anniversary ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries International, Celebrations will be hosted in Zimbabwe, Africa on 19-22 August 2010.

History gives account of a young boy by the name Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti (Founder and President of ZAOGA Forward in Faith Ministries International) born in the remote eastern districts of Zimbabwe who heard his mother talking about the Lord Jesus Christ after she had heard a man preaching about a place called hell.
Filled with much fear, the boy began to wander and weep under the tree talking to the creator whom he knew was there but did not know how to reach him. One day he met a simple man who explained clearly to him the way of salvation. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and was eventually baptised in the Holy Spirit.
Ten years later, Ezekiel felt the call of God to preach the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ to the people. The Lord subsequently revealed himself to him in many ways. He started with a few people who increased to eighty (80) churches with a membership of 43 000 born again Christians. He was Pastor at Highfield Revival Centre for 15 years where many miracles happened. The fame drove many from distances afar to seek the Lord and his healing power.
Today, fifty years after its humble beginnings, Forward in Faith Church has grown to be the fastest growing Pentecostal church in Southern Africa and has touched over seventy nations throughout the world including Europe, Southern Africa, parts of West & East Africa, USA, India, Germany, Australia etc, with the saving gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The church has over 5000 Pastors who serve God in this great church. The ministry has got 4 million members in Zimbabwe. Truly, this humble man of God has unmistakable marks of apostleship upon him. (1 Corinthians 9. 1-3). "This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvellous in our sight.” (Matthew 21.42). For more info about Forward In Faith Ministries International & it’s Founder, visit our global website, www.fifmi.org. You may also watch our television on Ezekiel TV on line through the same site.

The mouse story with a moral

A few years ago, I read the following story from a book which I had bought from second hand bookshop which really made an impact upon me then and even now, about the significance of friends. Here is the story for your nourishment.

The mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. What food might this contain ?'The mouse wondered - - -he was devastated to discover it was a mouse trap. Retreating to the farmyard to alert his peers, the mouse proclaimed the warning : There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mouse trap in the house!' The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, 'Mr.Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me. I cannot be bothered by it.'

The mouse turned to the pig and told him,'There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mouse trap in the house!' The pig sympathized, but said, I am so very sorry, Mr.Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it but pray. Be assured you are in my prayers.' The mouse turned to the cow and said 'There is a mousetrap in the house!There is a mousetrap in the house!' The cow said, 'Wow, Mr. Mouse. I'm sorry for you, but it's no skin off my nose.'

So, the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected, to face the farmer's mousetrap . . alone. That very night a sound was heard throughout the house -- like the sound of a mousetrap catching its prey. The farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer's wife.

The farmer rushed her to the hospital, and she returned home with a fever. Everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient. But his wife's sickness continued, so friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock.

To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig.The farmer's wife did not get well;
she died. So many people came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat for all of them. The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall with great sadness.
So, the next time you hear someone is facing a problem and think it doesn't concern you, remember ----when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk.

We are all involved in this journey called life. REMEMBER. . . . . . EACH OF US IS A VITAL THREAD IN ANOTHER PERSON'S TAPESTRY; OUR LIVES ARE WOVEN TOGETHER FOR A REASON. One of the best things to hold onto in this world is a FRIEND. And look out for the traps!!!

Kingdom Blessings

Pastor Richardson

'Committed to excellence in communicating biblical truth & it's application'

Welcome Remark To This Blog!

Friends

Greetings in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ.Amen! I have created this blog out of a desire to share with friends and the entire world thoughts on my heart, thoughts of Church Growth & Personal Success regardless of your obstacles, thoughts of How the Church Can Harness Modern Technology to improve its cutting edge, thoughts on Leadership, Married Life and Young Adult Hood. I am writing books on some of these thoughts, the Lord willing.

To those who might want to know who I am. Here is my profile: My name is Richardson Mafuriranwa. I am the Director of Australia Multination For Christ, a College founded by Apostle E.H. Guti, one of the leading and outstanding Apostles of Jesus Christ whose ministry is touching millions with the gospel. The mission of AMFCC is to equip Christian leaders for effective and efficient ministry.

I am married to the most beautiful lady in the whole wide world, the Black Woman of Africa, Lady Faith. I am also an Associate Pastor for Forward in Faith Ministries International, New South Wales.

I hold the following qualifications; a Masters in Biblical Studies from Friends International Christian University, USA, a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from New Life Bible Institute, Zimbabwe, a Diploma in Biblical Studies & Christian Leadership from AMFCC, Zimbabwe, a Diploma in Religious Studies, from the University of Zimbabwe, and a Diploma in Administration For Ministry, from CCOSA, Zimbabwe. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate Degree in Ministry, with FICU.

I have a passion for Church Growth, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Design and Technology, the Couples & Youth Ministry as well as Leadership. I am a motivational teacher of the word of God always wanting to see people succeed and reach their God given potential.

Enjoy visiting my site and give me your feedback.

Kingdom Blessings!

Ps Richardson

'Committed To Excellence In Communicating Biblical Truth & It's Application'