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| Members sing and dance along with the Praise Team |
The
church, which came into being on February 18 last year, only had two branches
in Zengeza and at Makoni in Chitungwiza prior to the launch of the Harare assembly.
The
central business district church is set to mark the beginning of an
unprecedented expansion in Greater Harare. Perhaps as a sign that God has
endorsed the move, there were two first timers who attended the service of
their own volition.
In
his message, Pastor Edward Chigaru, told the congregation about the importance
of hope. Drawing from Hebrews 11:1, he described hope as “a lifeline”.
He
said the move into Harare’s city centre was a confirmation of the work of God
after opening the gates during the New Year’s Eve service in which he declared
2013 The Year of Abundant Fruit.
“We
declared the gates of 2013 open. I didn’t even know that this gate was opened
(CBD launch). But you need to know that in this year God has positioned you for
improvement. You need to know that miracles happen. But you must co-operate
with God,” he said.
Using
Proverbs 28:19, Pastor Chigaru said it was important for one to have a vision,
and one must paint hope on the canvass of the heart. Our hope, he said, was
hinged on Christ whom He said accorded us access to the bounty in God.
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| Pastor Edward Chigaru delivering Word |
He
explained that there was need for one to have hope, before their faith could be
activated. He added that it was important for one to write down their vision in
line with Habakkuk 2:2-3. When we write down the vision God has put into our
hearts, he said, then it will come to pass.
In
2013, he said, they will be a God-ordained recovery of sight that will enable
us to see those things we could not see in the past year and this year marked a
new beginning in which Jesus is declaring the Year of Jubilee in which all
debts will be cancelled and our land (belongings) land returned to us in line
with the Word (Luke 4:16-19, Leviticus 25:9-10).
Pastor
Chigaru challenged us to enlarge our vision with the understanding that we are
supposed to fulfil the Great Commission rather than focus on ourselves because
in Christ, we had the biggest inheritance.
He
encouraged us to refuse life experiences that did not line up with the Word of
God and to co-operate with God in the course of this year so that we would have
testimonies.
“Refuse
the same frustrations of 2012. Don’t allow the devil to steal your destiny,” he
said.
Meanwhile, Pastor Stephen Mukuku has described the launch of the central business district branch as well-timed move that will help in the expansion of the HOGMI vision.
"The opening of CBD entails growth and expansion of ministry in line with Magna Charter and the actualisation of what started as a dream and thought of one man and then have others catch onto the vision. With CBD, we will attract people from all sectors of the economy and life thus helping the work go forward," he said, adding that the latest development will make the church more visible.
Meanwhile, Pastor Stephen Mukuku has described the launch of the central business district branch as well-timed move that will help in the expansion of the HOGMI vision.
"The opening of CBD entails growth and expansion of ministry in line with Magna Charter and the actualisation of what started as a dream and thought of one man and then have others catch onto the vision. With CBD, we will attract people from all sectors of the economy and life thus helping the work go forward," he said, adding that the latest development will make the church more visible.
congratulations to Dr E Chigaru and the entire Hogmi church for a successful launch of your CbD chapter.be about your Father's business and your growth knows no end.
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