Thank you letter and drawing from Rufumiso Sunday School

Pictures from the Return Service - August 14th, 2005

Pictures from the trip!

• Picture Set One
• Picture Set Two
• Picture Set Three
• Picture Set Four

• Trip Journal Entries by Jo Szirbik
• Send Off Sermon - July 10th, 2005
• Thank You Letter from Z-Team
• Service Auction Fundraiser

Pictures from the Rufumiso Church (prior to Z-Team visit)

Zimbabwe Facts

Did you know these facts about Zimbabwe and the United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe?

• Most of Zimbabwe is at least 2,950 feet above sea level.
• Zimbabwe has been the agricultural "bread basket" of Africa.
• Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate (85%) of all African nations.
• The United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ) has approximately 125 congregations and approximately 12,000 church members. The Medical Council of the UCCZ oversees two major hospitals, and a number of clinics and rural health outposts. The Education Council oversees four high schools, eight junior high schools, and a horticulture training college--enrolling more than 10,000 students in all.

Greetings and Converational Phrases in the Shona Language

Mangwanani = Good Moming

Masikatee = Good Aftemoon

Manheru = Good Evening

Mhoroie = Hello (to more than one person to indicate respect)

Titambire = We1come! (a jubuilant greeting given to welcome someone into your home)

Tinotenda = Thank you.

Makadini = How are you?

Mhuri Yakadini = How is the family?

Vanofara = All are well.

Maswera sei? = How did you spend the day?

Muve nezuva rakanaka = Have a nice day.

Ndafara Kukuzivai = It was nice to know you.

Tichawonana zvakare = We will see each other again.

Chisarai = Goodbye.

In Zimbabwe, age is celebrated. Living to an older age means you have done well. It would not be considered impolite to ask another person their age as the speaker would want to know if you are a contemporary or ifyou are older. Very important to show respect to an older person.

Unje makore mangani? = How old are you?

Usually you do not use a person's name but the name of their oldest child in a greeting. Example: How are you mother or father of ___________?

Makadini mayva ___________? How are you, mother of ___________?

Makadini babava ___________? How are you, father of ___________?