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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Guided By Prayer, Faith Leaders Stand With Mining Communities
Faith leaders have been praised for their continued commitment to advancing economic justice and standing in solidarity with communities affected by extractive industries.
Speaking during commemorations held on Sunday, organisers highlighted the crucial role religious leaders play within the Alternative Mining Indaba, describing their moral guidance as a pillar that anchors advocacy efforts in dignity, hope and shared responsibility.
During a fireside conversation hosted by the Economic Justice Network (EJN) in partnership with the Open Society Foundations (OSF), Father James Phiri, Secretary General of the Council of Churches of Zambia, delivered a stirring closing prayer that left a lasting impression on participants.
Through song and reflection, Father Phiri encouraged delegates to persevere in the struggle for justice.
He urged participants to remain united and resolute, reminding them to continue walking the difficult journey together and not to turn away from their “golden goal” until communities themselves — and even God — say “well done.”
Organisers said the message was not only symbolic but a call to practical action.
“Today, we invite you to sing along with Father Joseph — not just in voice, but in action. Stay the course. Stand with communities. Keep pushing for economic justice until justice is done,” the organisers said.
The gathering reaffirmed the growing partnership between faith-based institutions and civil society groups in amplifying the voices of marginalised communities and demanding accountability in the extractive sector.
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Monday, 16 February 2026
Anglican Communion Calls for Prayer and Renewed Mission Across the Indian Ocean
The Anglican Communion said at the weekend that it is directing its global prayers toward the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean and its Primate, the Most Revd Dr Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo, Archbishop of the Indian Ocean and Bishop of Fianarantsoa.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, the Communion emphasized the Church’s witness across island nations, praying that it may continue to proclaim the Gospel with hope and joy among diverse cultures and communities throughout the Indian Ocean region.
The Communion also highlighted the Province’s shared vision and strategic priorities, expressing hope that the challenges and goals outlined in its Provincial strategic plan will be wisely implemented and bear fruit within the unique contexts of Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.
Further prayers were requested for discipleship and leadership formation, particularly for clergy and lay leaders, so that the Church may be strengthened for ministry and mission in every diocese.
Special mention was made of care for creation and resilience, especially for island communities vulnerable to cyclones, climate change, and environmental degradation. The Communion prayed that the Church would remain a source of hope and practical support in the face of environmental challenges.
The statement concluded with a simple affirmation: “Amen.”
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Spending quality time with God makes a difference. It's not about worshiping in a crowd but connecting with Him individually. Jesus gained supernatural strength in the wilderness, and Hannah found grace at the temple alone. Let's follow their example and trust God with our lives. Let's prioritize prayer and commitment and wait in anticipation for His divine coverage.
"My grace is sufficient for you." - 2 Corinthians 12:9
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Saturday, 14 February 2026
Unlocking Barren Womb...
DAILY DEVOTIONS MCZ MISSION DEPARTMENT
Theme: Unlocking
Genesis 29
31 “When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.”
Brethren there are people who see themselves superior and special to others, but God sees beyond human eyes. You might be nobody today, but somebody tomorrow.
Leah chiso chake chakange chakaneta, pane varikukutarisira pasi nechimiro chako nezvauri nhasi, asi Jehovah vanorangarira zvakazvidzika. Vakakurira pabarika nyaya idzi dzana Rachel naLeah munodzinzwisisa dai maudzawo vamwe.
Under the sun there's injustice, oppression and ill treatment, but God helps, delivers the oppressed.
Hazvina kugumira pana Hannah naPenninah, zvichiriko asi Jehovah vanosimudza marombe kubva muguruva; (1 Samuel 2 Samuel:8).
You aren't making break through in life, your womb seems shut, you are not loved by those around you, but God's love upon you is abundant.
God's compensation is beyond human thinking, Joseph wasn't loved by his brothers, but with everlasting blessings of God he became a Governor in a foreign land.
Then God opened her [Hagar] eyes and saw a well of water. And she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink; (Genesis 21:19).
Prayer: The God who remembers and hears deliver your children and give them an everlasting blessing.
Amen.
Friday, 13 February 2026
Evangelist Muparinga Takes Gospel Outreach to Cape Town
Gifted Zimbabwean preacher Evangelist Trymore Muparinga is in Cape Town for a gospel outreach programme.
He posted on Facebook on Thursday, "Cape Town, Cape Town, evangelist is here."
The outreach is part of his ongoing mission to spread the gospel beyond Zimbabwe, engaging local communities and sharing messages of faith and hope
ELCZ Expands Education Mission as Bishop Mhaka Welcomed at Vundembe School
Bishop V. Mhaka received a warm welcome at Vundembe Primary School in Chivi, one of the educational institutions established by the Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe (ELCZ).
Vundembe Primary is among the few schools that were planted by the Diocese as part of the Church’s long-standing commitment to community development through education.
Historically, the ELCZ handed over the administration of its primary schools to rural district councils in the 1960s. However, following Zimbabwe’s independence, the Church renewed its involvement in the education sector, embarking on the establishment of new primary and secondary schools.
Church leaders say the expansion of educational institutions is part of the ELCZ’s broader diaconal ministry — a mission focused on serving communities through social, spiritual, and developmental initiatives.
The visit by Bishop Mhaka underscored the Church’s continued dedication to strengthening access to quality education, particularly in rural areas.
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Know Your Strength
By Michael Mahendere -
We journeyed through Mathew 10:1 where something crucial is revealed: the disciples received another call within the call. And with that call came power.
But this power was not loose or wild. It came with instructions. It came with a map. It came with divine coordinates. Jesus told them not only where to go, but also where not to go. Power without direction was never His intention.
To understand this, we must consider the journey Jesus Himself had already taken — from Judea to Galilee, passing through Samaria and into Sychar, where Jacob’s well stood. None of these places were accidental. They speak.
Samaria means guardship. Sychar means drunken, Before the disciples were sent, Jesus had already discerned the spiritual condition of the region. The drunkenness of Sychar would have drained and frustrated them. Their power would have been present, but ineffective. So He instructed them not to go — not because there was no need, but because they were not the right vessels for that environment.
Then comes the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus speaks with her, and she receives a calling. She returns to the city and begins to preach Him. And this is striking — the men of that city would not have listened to the apostles. It took a woman whose history had created a soft spot in their hearts. What society used to disqualify her became the very key God used to unlock the city.
Imagine the apostles attempting that assignment — it would have failed. Not because they lacked power, but because they lacked alignment.
This is the wisdom of Jesus. He does not just release power — He discerns what kind of power, through whom, and into which context. Power with boundaries. Power with strategy.
The lesson is clear:
You do not show forth power simply because you have received power. You must discern what kind of power you carry and how it should be dispersed. Sitting. Analyzing. Discerning. Strategizing. This too is obedience.
In this month of showing forth His power, we are called to be intentional, not reckless.
We also entered moments of prayer for the impossible and reflected on Isaiah 30:20 — the many breads Jesus gives. He is not only the Bread of Life; He offers many breads. Some comfort. Some are bitter. Some stretch us. Some break us open.
If Jesus is to be our Teacher, we must be willing to eat every bread He offers. Life may blind us to Him, but through different situations — through different breads — our eyes are opened again. As we partake, our focus returns to Him, and He teaches us in all things.
This is how power matures.
This is how calling deepens.
This is how creation happens.
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