The Fry's at Ebenezer

Andy and Alison Fry chatting to the apprentices

It's always GREAT having friends pop in at Ebenezer. The Fry's were in Zimbabwe for a brief two and a half weeks and they spent a day at Ebenezer visiting us all. Andy and Alison are just great and have such servant hearts. I didn't manage to chat to them as I would have liked but I did catch a picture of them as they were touring the apprentice plots.

I hope for a better opportunity next time!

By Molly Manhanga

Ladies Discipleship with Marlene Poe

We are going through the book “Influential Women” written by Wendy Virgo as part of our Discipleship for the next 6 weeks. Last week we looked at how 3 different people were added to the early Church in Acts 16. These being Lydia, a businesswoman, the slave girl who was delivered and the Jailer and his family. We also had a brief synopsis of the Book of Philippians.

What would cause women to disagree or be in conflict?
We see in Philippians 4 that 2 women had a relational problem: Euodia and Syntyche. They were not bad women and both had worked alongside Paul sharing the gospel. What is it that can cause problems?

1. Jealousy – There is limited good and you want it for yourself
2. Criticism – this leads to rude behavior and not treating people with respect
3. Different ways of thinking – opinionated people think they are always right
4. Personality differences – loud and quiet people
5. Competitiveness – good in sport
6. Legalistic thinking – leads to judgmental attitudes
7. Immature behavior
8. Difference in preferences of style - (dress, hair, make-up, accessories etc)
What is Paul’s attitude towards these disagreements? Philippians 4:1 “I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.” Paul urges the women to keep the unity.


We need to be united and let the world see the love we have for one another. Reconciliation and forgiveness are at the heart of the gospel and it requires humility, putting aside personal preferences and serving one another. We need to have a sincere desire for the good of one another. Paul encourages the women to work out their differences. Let’s be caught up in a much greater thing than little differences that bring division and can grow out of proportion.

Summarised by Molly Manhanga

Getting to Know Nokuthula Mdlankomo - 1st Year Appy

Nokuthula Mdlankomo

M.M: Tell me about your background?
N.M: I’m 17 years old. I live at Luma Village in Kezi. I live with my stepmother. I have two young brothers and 4 young sisters. I don’t know who my parents are or whether they are alive or not.

M.M: You have been at Ebenezer for 6 months. How has your stay been so far?
N.M: I like Ebenezer because I’ve gained more knowledge and made new friends.

M.M: Have you faced any challenges in the last 6 months?
N.M: Seeing some of my crops failing!

M.M: What crops have you grown so far and how have they done?
N.M: I’ve grown cabbages, wheat and tomatoes. My tomato crop failed because of pests and diseases and my cabbage crop failed due to lack of water. My wheat is good.

M.M: What a learning curve! I really hope you do well with your wheat and other crops you will grow.

By Molly Manhanga