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ZIMBABWE EAST DISTRICT

2016 DISTRICT JOURNAL

15 OCTOBER 2016

AVONDALE CHURCH, HARARE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

1. ZIMBABWE EAST DISTRICT INFORMATION 3

2. MINI JOURNAL 4

3. ROLL OF ORDAINED ELDERS 5

4. ELDERS SERVING OUTSIDE ZIMBABWE 6

5. LICENCED PASTORS 6

6. NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT 8

7. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 12

8. DISTRICT CREDENTIALS’ BOARD

9. TREASURER’S REPORT 2013-2014 17

10. AUDIT REPORT 19

11. DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD SECRETARY REPORT 26

12. NATIONAL BOARD REPORT 27

13. NCM COORDINATOR’S REPORT 29

14. SUNDAY SCHOOL LIFE DIRECTOR ANNUAL REPORT 33

15. ZONAL REPORTS 34

16. RESULTS OF BALLOT 1and 2 39

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1. ZIMBABWE EAST DISTRICT INFORMATION

DATE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDANT DISTRICT SECRETARY DISTRICT TREASURER

14.07.73 Rev .I .Chavhunduka Rev. E. Murau Rev .C. Jangara

14.07.74 Rev .I. Chavhunduka Rev. E Murau Rev .C. Jangara

05.05.75 Rev .I. Chavhunduka E. Chiwara Rev .C. Jangara

11.07.76 Rev .I. Chavhunduka E. Chiwara Rev .C. Jangara

16.07.77 Rev .I .Chavhunduka E. Chiwara Rev .C. Jangara

19.08.78 Rev .I .Chavhunduka D. Pamhene Rev .C. Jangara

22.09.79 Rev .I .Chavhunduka Rev. Hove Rev .C. Jangara

20.09.80 Rev .I. Chavhunduka Rev. T .Nyere Rev .C. Jangara

24.10.81 Rev.I .Chavhunduka Rev. B. Mungure J. Gomo

07.10.82 Rev . P. Mukome Rev. B Mungure D. Byron

22.10.83 Rev . P. Mukome H. Taylor D. Pamhene



04.10.86 Rev. P. Mukome H. Taylor D. Pamhene



22.10.89 Rev. F. Kanenungo S. Goredema B. Ndaipa

27.10.89 Rev. F. Kanenungo S. Goredema B. Ndaipa

27.10.90 Rev. F. Kanenungo S. Goredema D. Charamba

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12.10.96 Rev. F. Kanenungo S. Goredema S. Mutowa

09.10.97 Rev. F. Kanenungo S. Goredema T. Makomo



25.10.01 Rev. F. Kanenungo A. Sandla T. Makomo

03.10.03 Rev. F. Kanenungo A. Chinjekure T. Makomo

10.2004 Rev. C. Mungure A . Sandla/M Baselemu T. Makomo

10.2005 Rev. C. Mungure A . Sandra/M Baselemu T. Makomo





10.2009 Rev. W. Katandika - T. Makomo

7.10.2010 Rev. W. Katandika S. Goredema T. Makomo

5.11.2011 Rev . W. Katandika S. Goredema T. Makomo

3.11.2012 Rev . W. Katandika S. Goredema T. Makomo

21.09.201

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Rev . W. Katandika G. Masuka E. Nkomo

16.10.201

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Rev W. Katandika G. Masuka E. Nkomo

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07/11/201

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2. MINI JOURNAL

a. District Officers

Jurisdictional General Superintendent 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66220, United States (1-913-577-0500)

Regional Director Dr P Chambo

Field Strategic Coordinator: Rev Paul Mtambo

Lusaka Zambia

District Superintendent: Rev Willard Katandika

Box St 154 Southerton, Harare.

District Secretary: Mr Garikai Masuka

39 Lomagundi Road, Harare

District Treasurer: Edgar Nkomo

31 Igwe Drive

St Mary Church of the Nazarene, Harare.

District Sunday School Ministries: Mr Christopher Mwembe

1 Rino, New Mabvuku.

District NMI : Mr Fortune Gorejena

98 Nigel Philip, Eastlea, Harare

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District NYI President : Brother David Murembu

Highfield, Harare

3. DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD

Ministerial Member

Rev K. Mumanyi, Seke, Harare

Layperson

Mrs C. Mukoko, Kuwadzana, Harare

4. ROLL OF ORDAINED ELDERS, LICENCED MINISTERS AND LAY PASTORS

ROLL OF ELDERS

Number Name Church

1 Rev R K Banda Masvingo

2 Rev P Mukome Glen Norah

3 Rev F Kanenungo Kuwadzana

4 Rev K Mumanyi Seke

5 Rev S Marwofa Mbare

6 Rev W Katandika Tafara

7 Rev A Beselemu Mufakose

8 Rev H Mutatu Highfield

9 Rev L Bati (Mrs) Mutare

10 Rev D Bati Mutare

11 Rev B Fereira Avondale

12 Rev R Singizi Mbizo – Kwekwe

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13 Rev G Warikandwa Shamva

14 Rev T Marwofa (Mrs) Mbare

15 Rev P Goredema Kambuzuma

16 Rev T Makomo Jume St Marys

17 Rev J Sithole Glen View

18 Rev A Sibanda Dzivarasekwa

20 Rev S Baker Glen Norah

21 Rev O Chavhunduka Education

22 Rev S Warikandwa Shamva and Bindura

23 Rev C Mungure Mabvuku

24 Rev E Mvinjelwa South Suburbs

25 Rev J Ndlovu Goshen- Highfield

5. ELDERS SERVING OUTSIDE ZIMBABWE

1 Rev C Mutowa – Director of compassionate Ministries Africa Region

2 Pastor Farayi Manjengwa – NTCCA Lecturer

3 Rev S Ushe – DS - South Africa

4 Rev S Kanenungo Junior - Regional Office

5 Rev G Mutukwa-Lecturer ANU

6 Pastor Evans Katanga- Ghana

7 Rev Bumhudza- South Africa

6. District Ministerial Credential Board Zimbabwe East District

The District Ministerial Credential Board met on 27 August, 31 August and 24

September 2016.

Venue: South East Field Office

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Elders present:

Rev W Katandika: D.S. Chairing

Rev F Kanenungo

Rev P Mukome

Rev S Marwofa

Rev P Goredema: Secretary

The following pastors were recommended for District licence in accordance with the

provisions of the current Church Manual (2013-2017) paragraph 530

Pastor Edward Katazo

Pastor Miriam Kaswa

Pastor Crispen Chiunduza

Pastor Caston Munhu

Pastor Garikai Masuka

Pastor Cosmos Mukuli

Pastor Nevermind Mbiriyakura

Pastor Fortune Gorejena

Pastor Irene Mutatu

Pastor Danken Manjonjo

Pastor Taonandizvo Kotiwani Makwakwa

Pastor Crispen Zisengwe

Pastor Farai Kunaka

Pastor Lovemore Jeremani

Pastor Richard Marimo

Pastor Simon Peter Nyamanyunzu

Pastor Josephine Mashingaidze

Pastor Chamunorwa Jemwa

Pastor Mercy Makwanye

The District Minister Credential Board recognises the following for the work they

are doing in the Church of the Nazarene

Mrs Chimbare :Bhuhera

Mrs Nziramasanga : Macheke

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Mrs Ranjisi : Brenchini

The District Ministerial Credential Board presents to this Assembly for election to

the order of Elders the following:

Pastor Michael Chisenwa

Pastor Moses Gwisani

Pastor Walter Nhachi

Pastor William Hwezhira

Pastor Admire Manyere

Pastor Trymore Bati

Pastor Chiedza Hove

Pastor Farayi Manjengwa

Pastor Susan Mushoriwa

Pastor Emmanuel Mugodhi

The district ministerial Credential Board updated the status of some elders who are in and

some who have since left our district.

Rev J. Ndlovu has been restored to the status of being an Ordained Elder in Zimbabwe

East District.

Rev Simba Kanenungo is now part of RSA Gauteng District

Rev. Takesure Bumhudza is now transferred to RSA KwaZulu Natal District from

Malawi

Rev. Cosmas Mutowa is currently performing missionary work at the Africa Reginal

Offices but remains a member of Avondale Church in Harare.

Rev. Stanley Ushe is transferred to RSA KwaZulu Natal District and is currently the

District Superintendent of Kwa Zulu Natal District.

In this meeting The Credential Board recommended that the Assembly recognise the

following retired Elders in Zimbabwe East District:

Rev. Clever Jangara

Rev. Tennis Mutowa

Rev. H. Hove

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Meetings were adjourned at 14.45 and 14.30 respectively

Submitted by the DMCB Secretary

P Goredema

7. ZIMBABWE EAST DISTRICT NOMINATION COMMITTEE

REPORT – 31th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 2016

03 September 2016

Venue: District Offices

Time 09:30am

Opening prayer Mrs Beselemu

Present members

Rev. Katandika (Chairperson)

Rev. Mumanyi

Pastor Gorejena

Mr Takapera

Mr. Mweembe

Mr. Nkomo

Mrs Mukoko (Secetary)

Brother William Baera

Apology

Men’s Fellowship and women’s fellowship representatives.

Rev katandika welcomed the officers from different ministries

The committee came up with the following ballots.

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District Superintendent

Rev Katandika

District Advisory board

Elders vote for 1 to serve for 3 years

Rev. F Kanenungo Rev. Marwofa

Rev. Mutatu Rev. Ndangana

Layperson vote for 1 to serve for 3 years

Mrs Charity Muvhava

Mrs Thandiwe Madhega

Mrs Kagoro

District Secretary

The committee recommended a Yes or No vote for Mr. Masuka to serve for 2 years.

Board of Education

Elders – their tenure is still running up to 2017 (Rev Mumanyi and Rev Goredema)

Licensed pastors

Vote for 2 to serve for 2 years

Pastor F Gorejena Pastor Nhachi

Pastor Manzi Pastor Trymore Bati

Board of Education Layman


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Mrs Muchinga David Murembu

Mr E Mashingaidze Sister Brenda Ndangana

Audit Committee

Elders Vote For 1 to serve for 2 years

Rev Warikandwa S Rev Makomo

Licenced pastor’s tenure is still running up to 2017 (Pastor Manzi)

Layperson


Mrs Charamba Mrs E Musemwa

Mr Dzenga Mrs Chiku

Credential board –


Rev Mukome Rev Mungure

Rev Magaya Rev Mupofu

Rev Mutatu Rev Ndangana

Rev Kanenungo Rev Sibanda

Rev Goredema

Evangelism Board

Elders Vote for 2 to serve for 2 years

Rev D Bati Rev Kanenungo

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Rev Singizi

Licensed Pastors


Pastor Nyamanyunzu Pastor Manyere

Pastor Mushoriwa Pastor Hove

Layman


Mr E Mukome Mr Mugari

Mrs Chipadze is still in office up to 2017

NMI President

Yes or No vote to serve for 2 years

Pastor Gorejena

Memo’s Committee

All elder’s wives, Rev T Marwofa as Chairperson

Board of tellers -2 teams comprising of 5 members per team. They are from the following churches:

Team 1

Damafalls- Mr Augustine Machaya

Avondale – Mr Max Chifodya

St Marys Blessing Tembiwa

Warren Park D- Mrs M. Kunaka

Highfields –Mrs Mutatu

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Team 2

Mufakose –Mr Clifford Murambiwa

Kambuzuma –Rutendo Goredema

Tafara- Pastor Mudenda

Dzivarasekwa- Mrs Sibanda

Stoneridge- Mr Chiwara

Alternate Board of Tellers

Epworth –Naurama

Eastview -Mr Pepukai

Twentdales –Mrs Smart

Highfields –Mrs Magaya

Waterfalls –Pastor Mashingaidze

Pages –hosting church will supply, which is Avondale

Meeting ended at 12:15pm with a closing prayer from Rev Katandika

Presented by Mrs Mukoko ADVISORY BOARD SECRETARY

15 October 2016

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Audit report

To the 2015/2016 Zimbabwe East district Church of the Nazarene Assembly, hereby is the Audit report

PREAMBLE

We carried out the Church Audit for the year 2015/2016 – Zimbabwe East District; on books, accounts, records, documents and vouchers presented to us by the Church Treasurer. From our Audits we would like to report that we have managed to ascertain that the financial statements presented today by the Church Treasurer present a true and fair view of the records, and are free from any material misstatements.

Through the examination of documents presented to us, evidence obtained and evaluations of the same, we have also managed to formulate our opinion on the basis of our judgement and hereby would like to communicate that through this audit report.

It is our hope that our opinion may assist all stakeholders to effectively evaluate and seek to improve the effectiveness of our management, control and governance process.

I would like to remind the assembly that Audit is not about exposing and highlighting our strengths and weaknesses, but about bringing about transparency in our Faith. And by nature of our business, the audit process is not just about evaluating what is written in the financial books or about “my opinion”, but about what God is doing and the need to respond to what God is calling to do us as a church.

OUR FINDINGS

We would like to make mention of the following important points:

1) Our district treasurer and the finance committee are doing a great job, basing on the manner in which they have shown commitment to keeping safe and making proper financial records, accounting for all church funds, and using their skill in financial management. I took time to read also minutes from their meetings – I think we have a good team with SMART objectives.

2) Some churches managed to pay their budgets in full (5 of 33 Churches); a few came close (5 churches paid at least 50%). However, a big number paid lower or very low budgets; with 15 Churches paying Nill budgets.

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3) A total of $10,479 was raised from budgets (20% of allocated budgets paid) and offerings plus district house rentals. This is less compared to money raised in at least the last 5 years. From last year we had $4,712.26 as balance brought forward. Therefore total for the year is $15,191. Total Expenditure for the year is at $14,283 all purposes.

4) 94% of Total for the year was expended. Considering the money collected during the church year; our expenditure is 136.5%. This means the district church is currently on approximately 36.5% deficit.

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

1) We recommend to the DAB to adjust significantly the allocation of funds in expenditure were possible

2) We recommend to the DAB through the finance committee that they meet all local church leadership to discuss payments of budgets and reach reasonable payments plans; but also to hear and help out on challenges being experienced.

3) To consider many other areas of ministry that may need financing from the district. 4) To prioritize structuring of the church balance sheet; 5) Special building funds for churches need to be formulated. Especially for our churches in

Rural areas The Nazarene Health and Services in Swaziland Magazine of 1983, page 11 “In most locations the church of the Nazarene has provided a School, Church and Clinic building on the same site”. We can think about such and have faith here in Zim-East.

OUR ENCOURAGEMENT

While the picture presented from our financial statements may not be very encouraging, I would like to believe and appreciate that many pastors are doing a very big job. The dedication and commitment is highly commended. Pastor and leaders, and the district leadership; you are doing a great job to keep our church going, and our mission up, especially given the times we are in as a nation. I know some and most of you pastors have to use your own means to finance the church.

Do not be tired of doing the good work, for in due season you shall reap.

I would like to especially make mention of many who are leading churches were there are no facilities or church building. May you be encouraged and know that God will open the means to grow the ministry and have Faith, you shall build a sanctuary. Your efforts are appreciated, and your struggles are acknowledged. Do not give up; God is in control.

I had an opportunity to be there to listen to a sermon preached by Dr. R. F Zanner when he came to Zimbabwe in 1994, right here at the Avondale church. It was a Holiness message. But I remember he also mentioned something like, at times in ministry there are many frustrations, and he also experienced some here in Africa, but it was the love for God and His people that kept him going.

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I encourage all those who have been fortunate to be allocated churches where there are buildings and facilities to look beyond your own needs; but to stretch out your hand, in appreciation of the favor that was bestowed upon you by God and man, to assist a brother, a sister, who may be struggling out there to carry out the mission of the Church. Help out to make it easier for them.

A COTN book, titled “following Jesus Together”, (written by Dr. Theodore P Esselstyn,1988), which details our catechism – explains on page 62 that “ The Local Church is the most important part of denominational structure. Everything else exists to help it succeed”

At the District assembly of 1977, then, Zimbabwe was called Rhodesia; they had 17 organized, and two more were to be organized in the following year. When you read the reports, (and during that time Rev Jangara was the district treasurer) you will see that churches used to contribute to help another church build; and all pastors were taken care of by their churches. 1977 was declared “The Year of the Church”. If you read on page 13 of the Assembly journal, you will see that Churches were actually awarded for increasing in their offerings eg Gillingham (Dzivarasekwa) by 25%, Glen Norah 25%, Kambuzuma 50 %, Mabvuku 50 %, Highfield 75 %, Mpopoma 100%, Mufakose 270% and Magwegwe 375%. At the 1977 assembly Rev D.I Chavunduka (the then District superintendent) said “Something I need to thank the Lord for is about how he is talking to some of our people about taking his work and church in their hearts”. He also said on page 15 of the Journal “… I will serve Him until I die” and just that he did.

CONCLUSION

As I conclude, I want to request for permission make special mention of one of us, a friend of mine, and colleague in training pastors – Rev Knowdge Mumanyi. In him I have seen and witnessed the joy of saving the Lord. So far he has worked to start 3 local churches (one in Seke, Macheke and hatfield), with the most successful one being Seke Church. Every time I hear him speak about his plans to plant more and more churches, I just always stand amazed at the excitement and enthusiasm he exudes; and just the faith I see in him. He is not afraid to do it, to try, and he is not even afraid to fail. He works hard using his own resources; and Seke church has faithfully been paying budgets of $600 (100%) every year for the last 5 years or so. Over and above that, he is really one key person in ensuring that our training program for pastors has stood the times; with him training most of our diploma students so far. This is a true testimony that as pastors, we can do it; and a very practical example among many in our midst that it is possible. In 1989 the pastor for South Suburbs church reported that “the congregation took a step of Faith and became self-support on May 7 – 1989”. May this Faith, as in the example I gave continue amongst us.

I encourage some business man and women to also assist some of our young pastors starting out with finance projects, or some basic work to raise salary as they start out in their ministry.

I say to all the pastors, no matter what mountain we may be facing, as probably indicated by the financial reports; let’s keep strong, be courageous. You will make it in Jesus name. And only

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for the reason of our mission and the Love for God, lets choose to help each other build the kingdom of God; lets choose to care and to love. The kingdom of God reigns.

Humbly submitted

Oliver Chavunduka, Pastor. (District Auditor)

ZIMBABWE EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY DAILY PROCEEDINGS

Visitors to the assembly includes

Mission coordinator for Malawi

Mai Mutambo

Rev Yambayamba

Rev Lilema

Rev Obote

Devotions: Rev Mutambo Galations 5:1-6

True Freedom: Paul is addressing the challenges that the believers in Galatians were facing. Paul comes

with a message that cuts across the cultural barriers because when the son of man set you free you are

free indeed. The same laws were used to reject Jesus. He gave a story of a leaper who shouted freedom

to his fellow villagers. This man was shouting for political freedom. Paul is talking about our freedom in

Jesus. We live in an era where people make a lot of false claims. Stand firm in Jesus. We know and hate

the triangular slave trade which took Africans to America, it was abolished yet one can still be a slave to

sin. Christ bought you out of slavery.

Set the time: 1105 to 1300

Rev Obotte, Rev Lilema and Rev Yambayamba brought greetings from the college Malawi and Zambian

Districts.

The Assembly sent greetings to Gift Mutukwa, Sean and the Katangas, Churches in Zambia and Malawi,

Rev Mutowa, Pastor Manjengwa and wife, Rev Enock Ritwere in South Africa, Rev S Kanenungo, Africa

South Field. Dr Chambo and GS, Michael Chifodya in Kenya.

The memoirs’ committee leader Rev Mrs Marwofa was not there and here team was not ready so the

chairman asked the former DSs: Mungure Kanenungo and Mukome to lead the proceedings.

The DS was asked to give his report.

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ZIMBABWE EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

2015-2016

District Superintendent Report

Introduction

Greetings to the General Superintendent, Regional Director, field strategy coordinator, pastors,

department leaders, delegates and all visitors here present, a warm welcome.

With me here is a report for the Zimbabwe East District covering 2015-2016. I humbly stand before you

and thank God for His wonderful and shepherding ministry throughout this last year. Psalms 23 is the

right scripture for this momentous occasion. Of great importance to me is the verse four which says,

“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your

rod and staff they comfort me”. By His grace we are here today.

My report is a composition of the good work done by all Nazarenes in this district. The following teams

were major players during our past church year: District Advisory Board; SDMI;NMI; NYI; Women

fellowship; Men’s fellowship and Children’s Ministry. These wonderful teams helped coordinate the

work of ministry in our district. On the forefront of the battlefield are the pastors; their wives and

children fighting the devil from all directions. Quoting one layman from our local church, he once said,

“We have to respect the pastors and their families because their position in the battlefield is that of

Uriah”.

Church members you are our source of encouragement especially when you pray for us and our

families. Paul petitioned the Ephesians to pray for him and we do ask you to do the same for us. You are

the unsung heroes of the spiritual revolution. Not to be forgotten is the school of extension team that

works tirelessly without any meaningful support given to them. We value your dedication to God’s

vineyard.

Organized Churches

We can celebrate together the organization of two preaching points that have graduated to become

organized churches. Close to the Harare International Airport we have the Green Valley Church of the

Nazarene. Remember last year it was Golden Valley and the Lord added green to the golden color. It will

not come as a surprise to have a Golden Green Valley Church of the Nazarene in few years to come. On

the far eastern side of Harare we now have Fountain of Grace Church of the Nazarene. You will all agree

with me when I say by Grace we are what we are.

Pastor Masuka is the one overseeing the flock at the Green Valley and Pastor Hove is in charge of

Fountain of Grace. Congratulations to Tafara and Highfield Churches for giving birth to preaching points

that have become organized churches.

New Pastors

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The district welcomes Elvis Bvochora from Nazarene Theological College in Malawi who graduated in

May this year and joined the pastoral team. With new pastors come new areas of ministry. The church

has planted work in Zvimba, Seke rural, Snake Park and Sakubva. More on this will come from zone

leaders.

Church Status

Unfortunately we have a hard time trying to demarcate between self-supporting churches and

struggling ones because every local church is theoretically self-supporting yet some are practically not

managing. The district is not rendering any meaningful support to some weak congregations due to the

harsh economic conditions. Very few big churches have managed to nurse the newly born babie and we

say keep up the good work.

Meetings

It is common knowledge that our district is divided into zonal areas. Zones have been in the past year

been taske to organize their own Easter camps. All teams on the seven zones managed to host

successful Easter Camp meetings. I was blessed to be able to visit four of the meetings namely; Eve,

Cherub, Camel and Rehoboth. Each zone has used the camp to reach out the surrounding areas with the

gospel of salvation. By public petition we are going to have zone Easter Camp again next year.

Pastors and wives had a refreshing outing at Lake Chivero. It was time for resting but we also had few

lessons and preaching. Thank you NMI for raising funds that enabled us to pay for Lake Chivero

accommodation, food and transport.

Bindura was the venue for women’s annual meeting. This was a special time for holiness revivalism and

teaching of lessons. Everyone present felt the power of Holy Spirit throughout the anointed moments of

preaching, prayer, teaching and praise. Few men from the district men’s team visited Bindura to

exchange few notes on how to successfully run camp meetings.

Slowly, but surely men are taking big strides at district level. This year we went for camp meeting in

Goromonzi. For three days we committed ourselves to prayer, lessons and preaching. May men sought

the Lord for spiritual strength to run our homes with God’s help. This year’s men’s fellowship camp got a

lot of feedback from women for positive improvements.

SDMI convention took place at Mbare Church of the Nazarene. There was in encouraging turn out with

nearly every church represented. Business was smooth and Mr Mwembe was given a vote of

confidence.

NYI did not manage to have a convention for the first time. This was attributed to some civil unrest in

the country. The second attempt did not pull enough delegations. After some considerations it was

called off. We are now focusing on December 2016 for a fruitful convention. I hope this won’t impact

negatively on the Regional conference to be held in South Africa. We appeal to regional leadership to

shed more light on the conference.

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As mentioned before NMI is always busy teaching and encouraging members to raise funds for

supporting God’s work.

St Peters Kubatana was a perfect venue for our children’s holiday camp. We salute the leaders of this

ministry for working so hard towards the success of this conference. It was a miracle that you grouped

children together and conducted a successful camp. I praise the Lord for your dedication and may all the

wings of the Church support this ministry.

Statistics

Here are some figures I believe will benefit us:

1. Zones 7

2. Ordained Elders 25

3. Licenced pastors 31

4. Retired 3

5. Lay Pastors 3

6. Marriage Officers 5 –those awaiting results 3

7. Full members last year 4663

8. Organised churches 36

9. Chaplins 2

The names of our Old marriage officers are Rev Kanenungo and Rev Baselemu. The Newly qualified ones

are Rev Mutatu, Rev Goredema and Rev Katandika. This year’s membership is not yet in place because

we had late submissions of reports by some few churches.

We want to give a special recognition too all churches with some preaching points of which Highfields is

the leader.

Evangelism

Most of the churches had some revivals and crusades. We encourage our zones to put resources

together and help small churches which are struggling.

One district gathering happened in Kuwadzana and the emphasis was on our articles of faith. This

gathering was well attended and it saw many souls seeking God’s guidance.

To The General Superintended, Regional Field Director, and Field and Strategic Coordinator I would like

to thank you on behalf of Zimbabwe East District for your gesture of love towards us. No 98 Nigel Phillip

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formerly occupied by our missionaries has been handed over to the District for use as the DS’ residence

and 24 Morton Jeffrey provides offices to various ministries of both the Field and District.

Death Notice

I sadly announce the passing on of our beloved mother, Amai Banda. She was one of the longest serving

members of the District. She finally departed to be with the Lord after long battles with various

sicknesses. The church stood with her firmly and finally laid her body to rest in Masvingo. We say may

her soul rest in eternal peace.

As if this was not enough we were robbed of our vibrant member of NYI, Daniel Murembu. Daniel was

close to finish his theological studies in Malawi. He died in his room on a Sunday night without showing

any sign of the impending departure. Daniel’s remains were transported to Zimbabwe and this brave

son of Zimbabwe was buried home. May his spirit rest in eternal peace.

We will always miss these two gallant members of our team and family.

Looking ahead

Prayerfully we are looking ahead and wishing to accomplish the following:

1 Paying of our local, district and general budgets

2 Bring about great revival in new areas

3 Strongly supporting our institutions of Theology

4 Vigorously support NTCCA and Extension programs

5 Erect structures for the purpose of worship

6 Be a part of the field vision of reaching more urban areas with the holiness message.

7 Pray to God that we will be alive when Midlands becomes a District.

Word of Encouragement

Times are hard in Zimbabwe but greater still is the hand of God. He is blessing us like never before. Let

us not despair. We should stick to biblical principles and pray more. Psalm 31:5 tells us that “For his

anger endures but for a moment. In his favour is life. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in

the morning.

With your unwavering support I have managed to travel the rough terrain of this spiritual journey. I pray

that al will be well this year. God bless you all and your families.

I extend my special gratitude to the special prayer group that fasted and prayed for around 250 days for

the whole church of the Nazarene. May God bless you and give you more hunger and thirst to continue

interceding for the church.

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Amai katandikaw and family, you have been there for me. All office bearers I salute you once again and

thank you.

I AM PROUDLY NAZARENE

Humbly submitted by

W. Katandika

8. TREASURER’S REPORT 2015-16

ZIMBABWE EAST DISTRICT BUDGETS PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2015- 2016

ZIMBABWE EAST DISTRICT

INCOME TOTAL

Balance b/f 4712.26 from 2014-2015 year(it sustained the District)

DISTRICT BUDGETS 6036 this year there was a decline as compared to last year where we realised $ 12052

RENT RECEIVED 4035 some funds were from Houghton park house which now falls under National Board

DISTRICT GATHERINGS 15 we took 10% from the money collectedv & the hosting church retained the other 90%

ALABASTER 0 zones were earmarked to pay $200 and nothing was received

OWE 0

BANK INTEREST 0.14 Interest for funds at bank

TOTALS 14798.4

EXPENDITURE

SALARY 6850 Salary for DS

TRAVEL ALLOWANCE 2022 Travel allowance for DS

DS HOUSE(EASTLEA)MANATAINANCE/RATES/ZESA/TELONE 760 Bills for the DS House

RUSAPE CHURCH 900 we have since ceased assistance/a time was set

OFFICE RENT 150 Rent fr the District offices

MEETINGS/CONFERENCES 413 DAB members transport for meetings

COMMUNICATION 323 Airtime for the Ds pegged at $30 per month

MALAWI COLLEGE BUDGETS 500 Budgets to Malawi College

HOUGHTON HOUSE 360 Refund of rent deposit $200 to the tenant who was renting

DS VEHICLE SERVICE/INSURANCE 1169 servicing and insurance

EXTENSION SCHOOL 300 Assistance given to ANSE

TRANSPORT/FUEL 159 Fuel for members who would have been assigned District work

PRINTING & STATIONERY 104.5 typing and photocopying of district papers,minutes

WELFARE(PASTORS) 160 Assistance to Rev Magaya and Late Pastor Murembo

EBOLA 80 Funds were raised in 2014-2015 year but released in september

BANK CHARGES/ECOCASH CHARGES 30

TOTALS 14280.5

Balance c/d 517.9

In coclusion,I want to thank the DS,DAB members,Pastors and Church treasurers and all members from the various churches in the district for the support

you will realise that the year was a bit tough but we soldiered on until the end,lets continue to support the District ,I thank you

NARRATION OF SURPLUS

BANK-$290($30 was in closed account at Met Bank)

CASH IN HAND-$227.50

CHURCH

TOTAL

AMOUNT PAID

FOR THE YEAR

ALLOCATED BUDGET

FOR 2014-2015

AVONDALE 1500 1500

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HIGHFIELDS 1500 1500

TAFARA 1000 1000

ST MARYS 1000 1000

GLENVIEW 750 750

MBARE 600 750

DZIVARASEKWA 750 750

MUFAKOSE 300 750

KAMBUZUMA 635 600

SEKE 600 600

MABVUKU 100 500

KUWADZANA 405 404

MUTARE-HOUSE

OF PRAYER 215 400

GLENORAH 200 400

SOUTH

SURBURBS 0 400

KWEKWE 0 400

MUTARE –214 250

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REVIVAL CENTRE

MASVINGO 150 250

SHAMVA 209 250

TWENTYDALES 20 250

DAMAFALLS 0 250

EPWORTH 0 200

CHIRUMANZU 50 150

JURU 150 150

MACHEKE 100 150

MUTOKO 0 150

CHEMHONDORO 50 150

BUHERA 0 150

MONERA 0 150

Balance b/f

625.26

DISTRICT BUDGETS

12052

RENT RECEIVED

7850

EASTER OFFERINGS

550

OWE

200

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EBOLA

80

TOTALS

21357.26

EXPENDITURE

SALARY

7485

TRAVEL ALOWANCE

2170

RUSAPE

1786

MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES

1015

COMMUNICATION

234

MALAWI COLLEGE BUDGETS

400

HOUGHTON HOUSE REPAIRS AND RATES

1415

DS VEHICLE INSURANCE AND REPAIRS

1156

TRANSPORT AND FUEL

604.18

PRINTING AND STATIONERY

97

SUPPORT TO MABVUKU

125

BANK/ECOCASH CHARGES

23

TOTALS 16510.18

Surplus/Deficit

4847.08

ZIM EAST PROPOSED BUDGET BY

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2016-

2017(MEETING HELD ON 17

SEPTEMBER 2016 AT MBARE

CHURCH AT 12:45 PM)

INCOME ANTICIPATED

DISTRICT BUDGETS

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14450.00

RENTALS

8000.00

GATHERINGS

700.00

DEPARTMENTS (10%)

700.00

ZONE BUDGET (EACH TO PAY$200)

1400.00

TOTAL INCOME ANTICIPATED

25250.00

NOTES

1.WE ANTICIPATE THAT ALL CHURCHES

WILL PAY THEIR BUDGETS AS

ALLOCATED (WE INTENT TO HAVE

MEETINGS WITH CHURCH

TREASURERS).(WE CALL UPON THE

DAB TO PUT AN EYE ON CHURCHES

NOT PAYING BUDGETS

2.WE ALSO ANTICIPATE TENANTS WILL

PAY THEIR RENTALS IN TIME(RENTALS

BE CHARGED IN LINE WITH MARKET

TRENDS)

3.WE ALSO INTENT TO VISIT

CHURCHES TO APPRAISE THEM ON

THE IMPORTANTS OF PAYING BUDGETS

4.WITH THE BLESSING OF THE D.A.B

WE PROPOSE THAT ALL DEPARTMENTS

REMIT 10% OF THEIR FUNDS RAISED

TO CUSHION THE DISTRICT(WOMEN’S

FELLOWSHIP ,MEN’S FELLOWSHIP AND

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YOUTHS).

EXPENDITURE ANTICIPATED

SALARIES AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCE

(DS) 8760.00

VEHICLE SERVICE

1700.00

TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE

500.00

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

3000.00

RENT

1800.00

MEETINGS

300.00

REPAIRS AND MANTAINANCE (DS

HOUSE) 1500.00

PRINTING

100.00

EXTENSION SCHOOL (EDUCATION AND

LITERATURE) 1000.00

COLLEGE BUDGETS (MALAWI)

500.00

EVANGELISM

? (See notes below on

evangelism)

SUPPORT TO NEW CURCHES

1000.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURE

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19960.00

SURPLUS

5290.00

NOTES

1.WE PROPOSE THAT THE SALARY FOR

THE D.S ON THE CURRENT PAYMENTS

DONE.

2. WE PROPOSE THAT EVANGELISM

TEAM DO A BUDGET FOR THE

PROGRAMME WHICH WILL BE

FINANCED QUARTELY.

3.WE PROPOSE CAPACITATION OF

EXTENSION SCHOOL BY GIVING THEM

FUNDS TO RUN ITS AFFAIRS(IF FUNDS

PERMIT A MONTHLY ALLOCATION OR

QUARTERLY ALLOCATION BE

CHANNELED )

4.WE PROPOSE ASSISTANCE TO

PREACHING POINTS IN THE FORM OF

CHAIRS,IF FUNDS PERMITTING

ASSISTANCE IN PURCHASE OF STANDS.

5. INORDER TO MEET THE GENERAL

ASSEMBLY PRIORITY, WE ANTICIPATE

THAT CHURCHES PAY BUDGETS IN

TIME INORDER TO PLAN FOR THE

TRAVEL AND OTHER LOGISTICS FOR

THE DS.

Issues raised

Why was money raised for Alabasta not

reported. The treasurer said it is yet to come

through.

The chairman also responded to the question on

who set budgets, He said yes the assembly can

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set the budget but also can make a committee

which can do that. In our case we have given the

responsibility to the Finance Committee.

Sunday School Life Director Report

Grace and peace to you all brothers and sisters: Special greetings to the General

Superintendent; Regional Director; Field Strategy Coordinator; District Superintendent,

Pastors, other district leaders, Sunday School Teachers and all delegates here present.

Brothers and sisters, as a remainder to us all, the mission of the Church of the Nazarene is

to respond to the GREAT COMMISSION of Jesus Christ - to go and make disciples of

all nations (Matthew 28 v 19).

In responding to the overall mission of the Sunday school and Discipleship Ministries,

this year the district held a day of prayer and fasting - on 1 May 2015. Local church

leadership, that is, pastors, local church board members and Sunday school teachers

gathered at Mbare church of the Nazarene praying. Rev. Kanenungu was the guest

speaker who inspired delegates for a prayerful Christian life. Thank you all pastors for

supporting this day of prayer and fasting.

In order for our local churches to respond to the great commission of Jesus Christ, the

Sunday School and Disciples Ministries requested all local churches to embark on prayer

and fasting every first Monday of every month. The main aim of prayer and fasting was

for every local Church to teach its members the true word of God until the members are

saved; sanctified and become holy in all aspects of their life (1 Peter 1:16). Thank you all

local church leadership for observing prayer and fasting every Monday.

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As the District Life Director I am glad to report to this assembly that: The Children’s

Ministry held a successful camp meeting at Farm View Lodge; the Women’s fellowship

had a wonderful camping meeting in Marondera; the Men’s fellowship had an excellent

camp meeting at Habitat of Hope; the Youth Ministry had an exceptional camp meeting

in Marondera. I extend my profound thanks to the leaders of these wonderful ministries

for leading the flock of Jesus Christ to a holy life.

Last but not least; I extend my gratitude to Rev. Mumanyi for his continued support of

the SSDMI in availing relevant literature for use in our Sunday school lessons. With

God’s grace and mercy, I hereby persuade all delegates here present to uphold and adhere

to the fundamental values and principles of the church of Nazarene doctrine.

I salute the DS; all pastors; the SSDMI Board and local teachers for supporting the

SSDMI activities.

Special thanks are extended to my beloved wife and children.

God bless you all.

Humbly submitted by

Christopher Mweembe

9. Zone Reports.

ZONE ONE: REPORT

I report that, not much activity took place in our Zone. But we managed to meet as with the

pastors in our Zone.

The main issue was to establish ourselves how we can meet the needs of our local Zone

Churches. We agreed to come up with a committee composed of the Chairman, the Treasure,

Secretary and two committee members.

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On the same not we agreed that we establish a witnessing team of our Zone, that will help do

the witnessing in our local Zone. Churches when invited by any of our local Zone Churches.

We also agreed to have our first witnessing operations in Buhera. Since they cannot regularly

attend our meetings because of distance we will go there. We have a pending Zone gathering

of which all our Zone churches will be notified soon after this district Assembly. I urge all

our Zone churches not to miss this gathering since it is first of its kind.

On a sad note: We also need to let this Assembly know that during the year we lost Pastor N.

Jangara. We also have pastor Mumanyi and his wife lost newly born baby:’ we have also lost

some members in our local churches. These were unpleasant moments.

We also recently have Rev T Makomo and his wife involved in a near fatal accident. Thank

God for they did not sustain heavy injuries.

Respectfully submitted by

Rev S. Marwofa – Zone Chairman

Hebron Zone

Zone Leader: Rev R Singizi

Pastors: Rev . A. K Banda, Pastor E Katazo

Mbizo Church

Pastor: Rev R Singizi

Total Membership: 65

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Money raised for all purposes: $3296.00

Baptisms: 3

Deaths : 1

Achievements

Chirimurumhanzu Church

Pastor : Pastor E. Katazo

Total Membership : 96

Money raised for all Purposes: $1336.56

Baptisms: 15

Deaths: 1

Masvingo Church

Pastor : Rev A.K. Banda

Total Membership:

Money raise for all purposes:

Baptisms:

Deaths:

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Cherub Zone

Zone Leader Rev. P Goredema

Pastors: Rev N. Ferreira, Rev O Chavhunduka Pastors, M. Chisenwa,

F. Kunaka, , W Nhachi,

A. Chibisa, M Makwanye

Collective activities

Combined Zone Meetings 2

Zone all night vigils 3

Zone workshops 1

Zone Couple meetings 1

Zone Baptisms 1

Zimbabwe East Coordinator

Rev O Chavhunduka

Member at Avondale Church

Juru Church Pastor M. Chisenwa

Members Reported this year: 100

Baptisms: 26

Deaths: 1

Achievements Hosted District Youth camp

Allocated Church stand by traditional leaders

$1000.00 was donated towards building a structure the paper work is in progress

Budiriro Church Pastor W. Nhachi

Members reported this year:48

New members:8

Income for all purposes:$1500

Baptisms:21

Deaths:

Achievements We have a provisional Church stand and are meeting there for services

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They put up a temporal structure

Warren Park D Church Pastor F Kunaka

Members Reported This Year:

Money raised for all purposes:

Baptisms:

Deaths:

Achievements:

Kambuzuma Church Pastor Rev Goredema

Reported members this year: 197

Money raised for all purposes: $13 978.00

New members this year : 8

Baptisms:8

Deaths: 1

Achievements: They are in the process of acquiring a church stand at Warren Park 1 preaching point

Southlands preaching point has a provisional stand where they are having their services.

The Southlands preaching point is being shepherded by Pastor Chibisa

Avondale Church Rev. N. Ferreira

Full Members reported this year: 55

Money raised for all purposes:$25 895.76

New members: 3

Baptisms: 5

Preaching points Nil

Deaths: Nil

Achievements Distributed tonnes of literature to fellow Nazarene and fraternal Churches

Mt Carmel Zone

Chirumhanzu Muwani Pastor Katazo (Bi- vocational)

Membership 76

Baptised 13

12 awaiting Baptism

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They have started another preaching point at Chaka with a membership of 36 and awaiting

baptism.

Highfields Rev H Mutatu

Now has four preaching points:

Goshen, Featherstone, Bethel, Green Valley, New Scene Park

Pastored by Rev J Ndlovu, Pastor Hwezhira, Pastor Makwakwa, Mr. Masuka, Pastor Mushoriwa

respectively. They now have an Organized Church Chemhondoro born from their outreach being

Pastored by Pastor Jemwa.

They continue looking after orphans and feed vulnerable children

They have a massive chicken project at Goshen

Glen View Rev J Sithole

Membership now 342

New Members 29

Associate 15

Baptised 22

They are almost done roofing Church structure using their own funding.

10. RESULTS OF BALLOT 1and 2

District Advisory board


Rev. Ndangana 14

Rev. Mutatu 57

Rev. F. Kanenungo 113

Rev. Marwofa 19

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Layperson vote for 1 to serve for 3 years

Mrs Charity Muvhava 124

Mrs. Thandiwe Madhega 27

Mrs Kagoro 59

District Secretary

Yes or No to serve for 2 years

Mr. Masuka

Yes: 194

No: 16

Spoilt 3

Board of Education

Elders –their tenure is still running up to 2017 (Rev Mumanyi and Rev Goredema)

Licensed pastors and laymen’s tenure still running up to 2016


Pastor Gorejena 110

Pastor Mhanzi 103

Pastor Nhachi 77

Pastor Tyrmore Bati 65

Board of Education Layman


Mrs Muchinga 35

David Murembu 108

Mr E Mashingaidze 91

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Sister Brenda Ndangana 104

Spiolt 2

Audit Committee


Rev Warikandwa 142

Rev Makomo 67

Licenced pastors –tenure is still running up to 2017 (Pastor Mhanzi)

Lay person


Mrs Charamba 149

Mr Dzenga 68

Mrs E Musemwa 77

Mrs Chiku 42

Credential Board


Rev Mukome 126

Rev Magaya 163

Rev Mutatu 163

Rev Kanenungo 176

Rev Goredema 160

Rev Mungure 161

Rev Mpofu 35

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Rev Ndangana 109

Rev Sibanda 108

Evangelism Board


Rev D Bati 150

Rev Singizi 89

Rev Kanenungo 160

Licensed pastors vote 2 to serve for 2 years

Pastor Nyamanyunzu 82

Pastor Manyere 116

Pastor Mushoriwa 73

Pastor Hove 127

Laymen


Mr E Mukome 102

Mr Mugare 108

Mrs Chipadze still in office up to 2017

NMI President

Yes or No vote to serve for 2 years

Pastor Gorejena

Yes 167

No 39

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DS Vote

Total votes casted 211

Yes 136

No 74

Spoilt 1

Needed for reelection 140

Round 2

Rev Katandika 100

Mutatu 42

Rev Bati, 3

Rev Magaya 8

Rev Kanenungo, 9

Rev Mukome, 3

Rev Marwofa 3

Rev Goredema, 12

Rev Makomo, 3

Rev Chavhunduka, 1

Spoilt 4

Votes needed 140

The folloing pastors withdrew: Rev Bati, Rev Sibanda, Rev Kanenungo, Rev Mukome, Rev Mukome, Rev

Marwofa, Rev Kanenungo, Rev Ndangana, Rev Goredema, Rev Makomo, Rev Chavhunduka, Rev L Bati,

Rev Mutatu,

Round 3

Katandika 120

Mungure 46

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Mumanyi 12

Magaya 21

12 spoilt ballots

The motion was moved to have the two remaining candidates being voted Katandika and Mungure

Round 4

Katandika 136

Mungure 79

Spoilt 0

Round 5

Katandika 126

Mungure 69

Spoilt 2

Total cast 197

Round 6

Katandika 126

Mungure 68

Spoilt 0

Total cast 194

Needed 129

Round 7

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Katandika 133

Mungure 61

Spoilt 0

Total cast 194

Needed 129

The chairman read from the Nazarene essentials on election of leaders. Rev Katandika was introduced

to the Assembly as the DS

DS gave his remarks, thanking people for all the patience. He asked the District to continue praying for

them.

There being no other business the Assembly ended at 14:49

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