Getting to know Maurice Redmill

Maurice and Catherine Redmill

It was GREAT getting to know Maurice Redmill and his wife Catherine this past weekend. Maurice is one of the elders at Kings Community Church in Southampton.

M.M: Tell me briefly about your background?
M.R: I was born in Portsmouth and did my education there. I went to a Teacher Training College where I met Catherine. It was LOVE at first sight! I married Catherine 4½ years later. During my last year of College, I felt God calling me to full time ministry so I taught for a year before doing a degree in Theology in Bristol. It was a great time of God’s provision as all my fees and accommodation needs were met. Catherine and I have 2 children: Nicola who is 40 years old and Simon who is 36.

M.M: What ministries are you involved with at Kings Community Church?
M.R: I’m the Principal of the International Training Centre, a Trustee of KCC and I’m a Trustee of CRY.

M.M: What has been a highlight of your ministry?
M.R: Seeing young me develop and go into full time work.

M.M: What do you do to relax?
M.R: Read, read and read! And walk….

M.M: What is your favourite quote?
M.R: “The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart.”

M.M: Who has influenced you recently?
M.R: Wayne Grudem’s “Systematic Theology” on DVD

M.M: Who is your favourite Bible character?
M.R: Joseph. Joseph is about prophetic leadership for the nations.

M.M: Any words of encouragement?
M.R: God is GREAT and has great plans for his church locally, nationally and internationally.

M.M: Thanks so much Maurice.

By Molly Manhanga

Keeping warm during the cold winter mornings in Kezi

Apprentices huddled around a fire

It’s very common these days seeing the apprentices huddled around a fire trying to keep warm during meal times or if the sun is shining, they are “dotted” around the sunny spots. It’s not only the apprentices though, the staff also huddle near the dover/wooden stoves in a bid to keep warm. It’s turning out to be pretty cold in Kezi.

Staff enjoying the warmth of the fire in the kitchen

By Molly Manhanga

Catching up with Sam Poe

Sam and Marlene Poe

The last interview done with Sam Poe was when he first arrived in Zimbabwe in March 2010 for the Prophetic Summit and Easter Camp. As Sam and Marlene have been in Zimbabwe for just over 3 months now and are preparing for the Annual Brighton Conference in the U.K, it was great to chat to them about their time in Zimbabwe. This is what Sam says:

M.M: Generally, how has your stay in Zimbabwe been so far?
S.P: I’m very positive about our stay. We’ve made real heart links with people – with Steve and Molly, Crossroads Community Church and the apprentices at Ebenezer. I’ve really enjoyed the times with the Chronological Bible Storying team and editing the manual.

M.M: What has been the most memorable occasion so far?
S.P: We were at a Chronological Bible Storying meeting at Pumula (Farm house in Kezi, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Pumula means Rest.) and there was a huge thunderstorm. Something was exploding. It was crazy but what an amazing storm!

M.M: I remember that all too well! How best would you describe your experience at Crossroads?
S.P: I have a genuine feeling of being accepted by the people at Crossroads and there is such graciousness towards us. They have won our hearts and there is sincerity with the people here.

M.M: Has God spoken to you personally about your time here that you feel confident enough to share with us?
S.P: Yes. We feel challenged that it’s God’s plan for us to come back to Zimbabwe for another period of time. We’re both pretty confident that it’s God. A fresh nugget from the spirit: Haggai 2:4 “Do the work, for I am with you..” That struck me. The Lords blessing and favour is on us in doing this new task. There is a real sense of God’s favour, help and pleasure on it and it gives us the confidence to go on.

M.M: Amazing! We are truly honoured and blessed! Have you made as much progress on Chronological Bible Storying as you hoped?
S.P: It’s a difficult question to answer. I am in good heart and encouraged with the progress we’ve made and yet zealous to continue making more progress. We are on target pretty much but there is certainly much more to do on the pilot work that we are doing.

M.M: Thanks so much Sam. We’ve really LOVED having you at Crossroads and look forward to the next season together.

By Molly Manhanga