Church A Vital Pillar Of The Nation, Says Mnangagwa At AFM Opening In Norton

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on churches to continue promoting unity, peace and national development.

He made the remarks while addressing congregants at the official opening of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Vineyard Assembly in Norton.

“I urge the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM), together with all other churches, to remain steadfast in upholding the values and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ,” said Mnangagwa.

“Let us continue to do good, serve others with compassion, promote peace and unity, and inspire hope as we work together for the betterment of our nation.

“The message of hope and a brighter future must continue to be proclaimed across our nation.

“I encourage every member of the Church to remain an ambassador of peace, promoting unity, reconciliation, and love within our communities as we work together to build a prosperous Zimbabwe.”

In a social media post later on Thursday, Mnangagwa said the church remains a vital pillar of the nation, serving as a moral compass, fostering social cohesion and driving community development.

“It was a profound honour to arrive in Knowe, Norton today to officially commission the Vineyard Assembly of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe.

“The Church remains a vital pillar of our nation, serving as a moral compass, fostering social cohesion, and driving community development,” he wrote.

“To further strengthen the Vineyard Assembly’s ministry and expand their community outreach, I am pleased to have supported their construction efforts and to hand over a new 36-seater bus alongside additional ministry motor vehicles.

“I am deeply touched by the warm reception and expressions of gratitude from the congregation and the broader Norton community.

“As a government, we remain unyielding in our commitment to supporting faith-based institutions.

“Together, we continue to build a morally upright, spiritually uplifted, and prosperous nation.”