Easter celebrations sweep Zimbabwe

that contains yeast. “This year’s theme is ‘Sungano itsva muna Kristu’ drawn from Jeremiah 31 which says, ‘Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah’. ”

Zion Christian Church education secretary Raymond Muringani said the Easter conference will be held at Mbungo in Bikita where thousands are expected to attend.

“Christ died on Good Friday and we have decided to go on a fast we remember His death under the theme ‘the Year of the shining star of Zion’. On Sunday, congregants will gather for a street parade to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. ” he said.

Methodist in Zimbabwe Pastor Kumkani Ncube said the church was focusing on winning souls this year.

He said, “His (Jesus’) death and resurrection is important to the Christian community in line with what Jesus recommended in Luke 22 verse 19 when He said . . . go and do this in my remembrance.”

Apostolic Faith Ministries general secretary Reverend Amon Madawo said church branches will host separate conferences.

“We celebrate Easter in clusters although sometimes as provinces. The Chitungwiza Chinembiri section will mark Easter under the theme ‘The death, burial and resurrection of Christ’, with the theme scripture being 1 Corinthians 15 verses 1-4,” he said.

Anglican Church’s Pastor Trynos Zvavayera said the same power which rose Jesus from the death was still available to transform people’s lives.

His Presence Ministries International (HPMI) leader Apostle Petunia Chiriseri said the Easter conference will feature former Zambia Vice President Dr Nevers Mumba.

The theme of His Presence Ministries is “100 percent manifestation of the life you were born to live: The Great Commission must be fulfilled”.