First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has said Zimbabweans should
remain strong and united in the face of the disastrous Cyclone Idai which
devastated parts of the country, with the worst impact in Chimanimani and
Chipinge in Manicaland province.
Addressing congregates at a national day of mourning
service at the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) Trinity Assembly in Harare
yesterday, The First Lady called on the nation to turn to prayer in such times
of need.
“I want to thank you all for coming to this service despite
it being a Saturday, I know some have set tomorrow as the day they will gather
as denominations to mourn, but you have decided to do it today. “We are going
through a painful phase as a country. There is a dark cloud over us and as
human beings we might fail to comprehend it; that is why we need divine
intervention now,” said the First Lady who was filled with emotion as she
encouraged Zimbabweans to continue looking unto God.
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has said Zimbabweans should
remain strong and united in the face of the disastrous Cyclone Idai which
devastated parts of the country, with the worst impact in Chimanimani and
Chipinge in Manicaland province.
Addressing congregates at a national day of mourning
service at the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) Trinity Assembly in Harare
yesterday, The First Lady called on the nation to turn to prayer in such times
of need.
“I want to thank you all for coming to this service despite
it being a Saturday, I know some have set tomorrow as the day they will gather
as denominations to mourn, but you have decided to do it today. “We are going
through a painful phase as a country. There is a dark cloud over us and as
human beings we might fail to comprehend it; that is why we need divine
intervention now,” said the First Lady who was filled with emotion as she
encouraged Zimbabweans to continue looking unto God.
She also thanked Zimbabweans for honouring the victims
after President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared yesterday and today as days for
national mourning.
The Civil Protection Unit (CPU) says over 154 people died,
while 187 remain unaccounted for after the cyclone induced rains.
“We should remain strong, continue praying for the victims
of the cyclone and know that our God is with us; and He will see us through
it.”
Speaking at the same occasion MCZ presiding bishop Rev
Solomon Zwana said Zimbabwe was going through a difficult phase that requires
collective action.
“We pray that as God comforts the nation, he also comforts
Amai Mnangagwa and The President, because of the huge responsibility that you
are faced with,” he said.
“Go and tell the President that we are with you in our
prayers. We also want to pray for Government
“This is not the time for blaming each other and pointing
fingers. It is a time for unity. It is time Zimbabweans abandon the culture of
hate language which is being perpetuated through the social media.“It is high
time we tolerate each other despite our differences and build our nation.”
Methodist Development and Relief Agency (MeDRA) director Mr
Clever Tabaziba appealed to well-wishers to continue with a helping hand.
Trinity Methodist church members usher a prayer in
rememberance of people who perished during Cyclone Idai, in Harare yesterday
The service was also attended by Minister for Environment,
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Prisca Mupfumira, deputy minister for Local
Government, Public Service and National Housing Jennifer Mhlanga, former Senate
president Edna Madzongwe, Ambassador Grace Mutandiro, Zanu-PF Politburo member
Cde Cleveria Chizema and other Members of Parliament. Sunday Mail
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