BULAWAYO ASSEMBLY EVANGELISM REPORT

Period: April - JULY 2025

This second quarter has been marked by divine encounters in everyday places— banks, taxis, and marketplaces. Testimonies were shared, lives were touched, and Jesus was glorified. Truly, the Gospel is still has power, and we are witnesses.

•                    Brother Tanaka: On one Sunday after service, the Spirit of the Lord led me to a place known as Tredgold, accompanied by brethren from the Bulawayo Assembly. The evangelistic outreach commenced with Brother Tadiwa, who boldly gave his testimony, followed by a powerful exhortation from Mrs. Nyika. I was the final speaker for the day. Our preaching spot was strategically located at the entrance of some shops, a place bustling with activity and heavy foot traffic. The environment provided a rich opportunity to reach many souls passing by. As I began to preach the Word, a certain man approached—he appeared intoxicated and in a destitute state. He began to speak aloud simultaneously as I was preaching. Since I am not fluent in the local language, I assumed he was simply one of those individuals who oppose the Gospel or seek to disrupt public preaching. For a moment, I considered rebuking him publicly. However, the Spirit restrained me, and I continued undisturbed. Only after I had finished preaching did I experience an "Aha!" moment. To my amazement, several brethren came to me and shared that the man—despite his appearance—had been interpreting my entire message from Shona into Ndebele. What I had misunderstood as distraction or mockery was, in fact, divine assistance. I was overwhelmed with joy and silently exclaimed in my heart, “Indeed, the ongoing crusade in Europe has brought us interpreters!” God had used the least expected vessel to ensure the message was understood by all present. Truly, His ways are higher than ours.

•                    Mai Nyika: I thank God for this fruitful quarter in evangelism. Although I couldn’t go out into the streets, I seized every opportunity to share Christ in places like banks, taxis, and at the bakery I work. These moments strengthened my confidence in Christ and reminded me that the world truly needs the truth we carry. I especially thank the Holy Spirit for granting me boldness, even after initially hesitating. A personal milestone was overcoming fear to pray for the sick—many received instant healing by God's power. The highlight of the quarter was when someone I ministered to at the bank said I reminded them of the person Isaiah describes in Isaiah 12, affirming the divine impact of the message we carry.

•                    Brother Prince: During this quarter, I ministered across various locations in Gwanda District (Bambazonke), Esigodini, Bulawayo Polytechnic, and Nkulumane. In Bambazonke, I preached to a man tormented by demons of lust, poverty, and immorality, and after hearing the word, he confessed his need for help and received Christ. At the Esigodini market and rank, I boldly shared the gospel to people of all ages, and around 20 individuals responded to the altar call and gave their lives to Jesus. At Bulawayo Polytechnic, I ministered to students on Saturdays about the transforming power of Jesus. At Esigodini shopping center, despite language barriers, a man struggling with alcohol believed that Jesus could deliver him and accepted Christ. Lastly, at Nkulumane Complex, I preached to people involved in betting, and women who listened attentively testified that the message could transform their lives

•                    Brother Tendai: I thank God for His faithfulness throughout this quarter. Though it was difficult at first to begin preaching where God had directed me, I overcame fear by fully committing myself to His will. I started preaching boldly in a busy complex, a place filled with people, including many engaged in betting. Despite the challenging environment, several people accepted Christ during the first outreach. I also ministered at the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) depot, where a Chinese woman approached me with a handshake, expressing appreciation for the message of truth. One memorable moment was when a man, after hearing the gospel at the rank, came to me and said, “I want the Jesus you preached.” Others nearby encouraged me to

continue preaching, saying, “Please come again, we want more!” These experiences strengthened my faith and removed fear. I give all glory to God for using me and ending this quarter on such a powerful note.

•                    Brother Tadiwanashe: I thank God for the opportunity to preach the Gospel at Munyoro Shopping Center. I boldly testified that there is nothing in this world that can remove sin except the blood of Jesus. I shared my personal journey, explaining how I was once confused and bound by pornography and masturbation during my time in school. I used to justify having girlfriends while still studying, telling myself I’d stop after finishing O’ Level, but instead I continued and even began approaching younger students. I testified about being freed from a demonic spirit that made me hate going to church. I also used to say I’d only worship God when I turn 50, but because of Jesus, I now live a life of worship every day. I spoke about how I used to wear earrings and justify it as fashion, even though it was part of a lifestyle that did not please God. Jesus has set me free indeed. I denounced the justifications people often give when they sin against God, and testified about drinking alcohol at school with friends. I also began to denounce alcohol consumption and the wearing of mini-skirts, calling for holiness and genuine repentance. While I was preaching, a man from the crowd began translating my message from Shona to Ndebele. At first, I was suspicious and thought he might be trying to interrupt, so I started speaking faster. But he continued translating with conviction, even when I slowed down. Later, I confronted the issue of parenting, challenging mothers who let their daughters wear mini-skirts while claiming to follow Jesus—questioning what kind of Jesus they believe in. At the end, I made an altar call for anyone who was sick, but no one came forward. I then closed with a word of prayer. As I was going to my car, the man who had been translating came to me and shared his life story. He said before he came forward to translate, he had been wearing earrings and a hat, but was convicted to remove them before stepping up. He even showed me the earrings as proof. I prayed for him, and during the prayer, he began to cry under the power of the Holy Spirit. One soul was saved.

•                    Baba Magamu: During one of my evangelism encounters, I asked for permission to share the Word of God on a public transport vehicle. The driver allowed me, and I opened with a prayer. Immediately after saying "Amen," a woman seated next to the driver put on her jacket and suddenly began to shiver and breathe heavily. She urgently asked the driver to stop the vehicle. As I continued testifying about how Jesus delivered me from pornography, lying, lust, and stealing, the woman exited the vehicle and fell on the ground. The driver had to stop completely and assist her, stating, “Your prayer has caused this to happen because this woman is involved in traditional spiritual practices (‘anoita zvechivanhu’).” This happened repeatedly, even to the point the driver refused to drop us at our original bus stop. At one point, I felt tempted to lay hands and pray for the woman, assuming she was sick, but the Holy Spirit restrained me. Through it all, I continued to share Christ boldly, and I thank God for His presence and guidance.