‘Preach peace, love, unity daily’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has encouraged Zimbabweans to preach peace, love and unity in their daily lives while working towards the kingdom of heaven.
He said this yesterday during his visit to Crowborough Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, which he has been actively supporting to construct the main church structure since 2018.
The President expressed his joy at meeting with the congregants of the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, the church in which he was born, raised and educated, highlighting the significance of spreading messages of love and peace.
“In both Christian and Muslim countries, the desire for peace is universal,” said President Mnangagwa. “Churches like this one teach us the values of love, peace and unity. As leaders of the country, we must strive for unity and peace among our people.
“It is important for everyone, including Government officials, to attend church, pray and learn about the importance of love and peace.”
President Mnangagwa emphasised the importance for all Christians in
Zimbabwe to seek God and prepare their hearts for the Lord.
He expressed his support for all Christian denominations.
“All Christian denominations matter. As President, I am father to all children hence you see me attending different church programmes.
“Nevertheless, I carry the Methodist Church of Zimbabwe in my heart. Continuously invite me to church Bishop. The work being done here makes me proud and I am pledging that myself and the Vice President will assist in completing this structure.
“It may be a challenge to come for church services all year round, but the Church is pivotal in building our relationship with the Lord. If it were up to me, those who do not belong to any particular Church would be arrested, for the Church teaches love, kindness and all good virtues,” said President Mnangagwa. He added that lessons drawn from the Church would collectively “make us a better people”.
“The Church is equally significant in building a relationship with God, and those who do not belong to a church denomination should be encouraged to find one, as the Church teaches virtues such as love and kindness.”
The President underscored that people’s actions on earth determine their acceptance into the kingdom of God, and advised individuals to focus on their own spiritual journey and to adhere to the teachings of the Church, as inspired by the Bible.
Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) Presiding Bishop, George Mawire, said it was fulfilling to have the President and members of his Government joining the church.
“The Methodist Church has a structure which starts at the society level. This is where the people are, where the church services are held.