30/06/2026
Love in Action: St John's Chikanga and Dora South UMYF visit Chengetai Special School.
Sunday 28 June 2026 was more than just a visit for St John's Chikanga UMYF, It was a moment of family.
The youth arm under the United Methodist Church joined hands with their Sister Circuit, Dora South Circuit UMYF. Together they had a special outreach at Chengetai Special School in Chikanga Surbub, Mutare.
The members had some time to dance, sing and interact with the centre Matron and Children. the joy was was real!.
The youth members had time to learn about Chengetai's heart from the Matron. She shared it's background, daily work and the incredible care it gives to vulnerable children in the community.
In the spirit of social responsibility, The youth members donated essential groceries. This included Sugar, Cooking Oil, Rice, Peanut Butter, Toiletries and Clothes.
Speaking in his closing remarks, St John's Chikanga UMYF's Vice President and Leader of the 4 Commissions, Shingai Mwaita highlighted that, this was not the end, It was just the start of many partnerships to come. He noted that after hearing the plea for more hands at the centre, He will mobilize the youth members to return again to assist in land clearence, farming and clean-ups. He closed by saying that Chengetai is now part of the family.
The centre Matron and the children expressed deed gratitude to both St John's Chikanga and Dora South UMYF. This was one of St John's Chikanga UMYF's ongoing community outreach initiaves. A testament of the message in Mathew 25 verses 35-36.
UMYF Mutare District Official
ZEAC UMYF
