
ZCC Women Reflect On God’s Timing At Greater Harare Mubatanidzwa
Staff Writer- The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) Greater Harare Women Ecumenical Fellowship gathered on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for its Routine Mubatanidzwa, drawing women from different Christian denominations together for fellowship, reflection and prayer.
The gathering was held under the theme "Anoita Seanonoka", based on John 11:39-44, which recounts the raising of Lazarus by Jesus Christ.
The biblical account provided an opportunity for the women to reflect on the reality that God's timing does not always correspond with human expectations. Although Mary and Martha had hoped that Jesus would arrive earlier to save their brother, Lazarus, Christ's intervention ultimately demonstrated a deeper purpose beyond what they had anticipated.
"God's timing may not always align with our own expectations, but His purposes remain greater than what we can see," the fellowship reflected during the gathering.
Women have historically played an important role in the ministry of Jesus, with Mary and Martha standing out as central figures in the Lazarus account. Their story continues to speak to questions of faith, perseverance and hope in difficult circumstances.
The Greater Harare Women Ecumenical Fellowship also highlighted the continuing role of women in strengthening churches and communities through peacebuilding, solidarity and collective action.
Through local ecumenical fellowships, women from different denominations are able to come together, build relationships and address issues affecting their communities, demonstrating that ecumenism is not confined to church leadership structures but is also lived at grassroots level.
The gathering reaffirmed the importance of women as agents of faith, hope and transformation, while encouraging participants to remain steadfast even when answers to their prayers appear delayed.
The message of "Anoita Seanonoka" therefore served as a reminder that perceived delays do not necessarily mean abandonment, and that faith can remain anchored in God's purposes even during periods of uncertainty.
The fellowship continues to promote unity among Christian women while creating spaces for prayer, reflection and conversations that strengthen communities.






