3 000-seater worship space in Entumbane: A new vis...

3 000-seater worship space in Entumbane: A new vision of Johane Masowe sect

Zim Now Writer

Johane Masowe Sect in the suburb of Entumbane in Bulawayo is building a 3 000-seater double-storey facility which is expected to be completed in the next five years.

The church, which is celebrating 91 years of existence, recently launched its annual conference which is meant to unify and commemorate the life of its leader, Baba Johane Masowe.

Thousands of church members yesterday gathered at the church in Entumbane for the conference which is running for two weeks.

Church elder Amon Matongo, 105, said congregates from across the country and neighbouring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa were in attendance.

“The church was established in Rusape and has branches across the African continent. We gather every year in an effort to meet as a family to address issues affecting our progression as a church and issues that concern our livelihoods,” he said.

Matongo said the commemorations started on October 1, which is Baba Johane Masowe’s birthday, while the gathering started Saturday which is his day of baptism.

The event kicked off with a march from Entumbane shopping complex to the church, a distance of about 1,5 kilometres.

“We have representatives from all our branches across Africa present today and we are happy to see that we are growing as a church. Since this conference will be running for the next two weeks, we expect congregants to meet here every day from 4pm until late.

“Churches are instrumental in promoting unity to ensure peace and stability as they play a crucial role in nation building.

“We want to be recognised as a thriving church and that is why we seek to construct a mega church. We also have a thriving farming project, which is critical in terms of boosting food security for our congregants. Our members are actively involved in agricultural activities.

“However, we do face some challenges that we hope to address with the assistance of the government,” he said.

Matongo added that the church was expecting a senior government official to grace the official opening of the conference.

“We are yet to announce who will grace the event. We are in liaison with relevant offices,” he said.