New officers for Glenwood church
Major Godfrey and Monicah Booramuponda are appealing to the community to help them make a difference in the lives of the needy in Glenwood.
THE Salvation Army church in Glenwood is under new leadership.
Zimbabweans, Major Godfrey and Monicah Booramuponda were assigned as the new officers at the church, and have been in Durban for three months.
Godfrey was born one of seven children and his parents were Salvationists.
“I grew up going to Sunday school, and was always a 'good boy'. When I finished school I drove heavy duty vehicles doing cross border trading and I received my calling in 1998 to join the ministry,” he said.
Godfrey entered the training college in 1999 and from 2000 he served in various corp appointments and in one admin position as the public relations secretary for Zimbabwe.
Monicah was one of six children, however she lost her two brothers and her parents. She was brought up with a Christian background and grew up passionate about finding out how she could help people.
“This was my ministry, a calling to work with the Lord. I went to college in 2000 and thereafter served four corp appointments and two admin positions in the social service department and projects department. I'm passionate about the community and identifying needs of the community, and grew stronger in my passion helping to find resources for them,” she said.
She said she was appointed as territorial young women and junior girls secretary, and was shepherding young girls as a spiritual guide.
“We're passionate about this appointment, and taking care of people in the area. Almost every hour someone is at the gate needing shoes, clothes, food or shelter. The initial challenges we face is that we don't have enough resources for the demand in the area. We receive a few things from donors and we appreciate everything. We thank God every day for the well wishes and pray every day for provision. We aim to adhere to the Salvation Army's mission statement to meet human need, showing no discrimination and preaching the word of God to human kind,” said Godfrey.
The couple have two children, a 13-year-old son who has stayed in school in Zimbabwe, and a seven-year-old daughter who has come to South Africa with them, and who is attending school at Gordon Road Girls'.
The couple are appealing for any help from the community to support the church. Needs include items to make soup for the church's soup kitchens, including items to make up food parcels for the needy and anything which can be donated, such as furniture.
“It is touching to make a difference in the lives of people, but we don't have enough. We would appreciate any help from the community,” said Monicah.
If you can help, contact the church office on 031 202 2181, 062 308 4772 or 078 916 2797.
