Sunstone Profiles

Sungano Group

2008-09-28T00:23:00.000-07:00

Raymond Karombe

2008-09-27T15:08:00.000-07:00

Name: Raymond Karombe

Age: 20 Years Old

Marital Status: Single

Church: Dutch Reformed Church

Joined Sungano: 2001

About Me:

I love sharing jokes and socializing with people of all age groups. I enjoy mostly meeting youths and having lots of fun.

Food: I love food like no ones business. I eat all types of food, sea food, sadza, pizza, and all that you think I may not eat.

Music: I love music because music makes the world goes round- not Money! Although I cannot sing but I do enjoy listening to music. I like Gospel music, R&B and soul.

Dancing: I am the master of break dancing and on the dance floor ii do all kinds of moves and tricks. I would also love it if someone would teach me new moves.

Sports: Soccer, basketball, tennis and swimming. I would also love to try snowboarding and surfing if I get the opportunity.

I watch a lot of comedies, and am so interested in learning more about computers. I just completed my A’ levels and next year I will be going to college. I wish to study Geology because I have an interest in mining and industrial work.

Tongai Mutandavara

2008-09-25T10:13:00.001-07:00

Name: Tongai

Surname: Mutandavara

Age: 28

D.O.B: 3 August 1979

Role: Projects Coordinator (Sungano)

Hobbies: Watching Soccer and reading

Church: Pentecostal Assemblies of God

About me

I joined Sungano on its reformation in 2004 after it was it was introduced to me by my Pastor. I have worked with Sungano since then. I started living in Kadoma in 2000. I am the youth chairperson at my church.

I love hanging around people who motivate me and inspire me in life.

I am also a soccer player and I read a lot of Christian books and watch a lot of television.

Just for the record, I am an Arsenal supporter!

Pastor Darren & Cassandra Pickard

2008-09-24T17:56:00.000-07:00

Names : Darren (33yrs) & Cassandra (24yrs) Pickard

Church : Kadoma Baptist Church

Address : 7 Flamboyant Close, Mornington, Kadoma - Zimbabwe

Food : We eat anything and everything (as far as we know)

Profile : We are serving as a pastoral team at Kadoma Baptist Church where I have been serving as Pastor for the last 7 ½ years. I am a trustee of, and adviser to, Sungano youth group. Cassandra runs her own administrative business which she started 3 months ago. She is a very well-organized administrator and makes sure that I keep on top of my work. We got married in August last year and are thoroughly enjoying this journey that God has called us to in pastoral ministry.

We both enjoy interacting with people and love getting to know ‘what makes people tick’ – those things that drive and motivate a person; the substance that makes up the character of an individual. I absolutely love sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the whosoever and my declaration statement is ‘to know Christ and to make Him known.’ My wife is vocally gifted and is part of the worship team in our congregation. When we aren’t busy interacting with people, we love fishing, golfing, and playing squash together. Cassandra is learning to play the piano, and more recently, the guitar too. We love the outdoors and really enjoy camping. Our prayer toward this trip has been that God might be glorified as young people share faith and cultural experiences together, with Jesus Christ as the common denominator.

For both Cassandra and I, our desire on this trip is to be servant-leaders not only to the Sungano youth accompanying us, but to those with whom we will share and interact. May God prepare our own hearts and the hearts of folk in Stevenage for the work and plans He has for us during our stay, and may it see His will being done and His Kingdom being established as we share in each others’ lives over the 3 weeks.

Brian Chidarikire

2008-09-24T17:49:00.000-07:00

Name: Brian

Surname: Chidarikire

Age: 24

D.O.B.: 14 March 1984

Sex: Male

Church: Celebration Church

Foods: If you can eat it, I can eat it!

About me:

I studied I.T. and I love computers. I am a Papermaker by employment and I work in South Africa. I joined Sungano in 2006, and served in the executive committee as I.T. and communications officer. I worked with the group through the successful tuck-shop project and other community projects such the Old Peoples Home.

Sungano and Cornerstone became part of my life due to the projects that we were running with. Not only did it give me something to do and focus on to make it work, it gave other youths something to do as well. I was challenged to reach out to the youth in my community so that they would share in this great group that was changing the livelihoods of teenagers. The commitment of Cornerstone members was Out of this World.

Stevenage 2008

I hope this trip is a success. What I consider a success is lots of Big Ben and fireworks, just kidding. If we achieve the interaction with the Stevenage society, and get to grasp their way of life as we also show them ours; That we get to establish stronger relations on a City to City level, Group level, and on a personal level, make friends, who will not be lost, but friends who will keep the friendship and the Spirit of Sunstone going. And most of all; that we realize that God has brought us together in one faith, then that would have been a successful trip for me.

I also hope to learn as much about Stevenage as I can in the short time that we have, and be able to give a clear and accurate report when I return home.

I love swimming and I love Facebook. I love playing drums too, as I have a passion for music.

I used to collect stamps but now I have no idea where that box is.

Cosmas Matirira

2008-09-24T17:45:00.000-07:00

Name: Cosmas Paradzai

Surname: Matirira

D.O.B.: 31 August 1980

Age: 28

Sex: Male

Marital Status: Single

Sports: Soccer (Midfielder)/Right Winger, Valley ball

Food: I do not like cheese and sea food.

Hobbies: Writing, Reading, meeting people and sharing ideas.

Music: Gospel

Joined Sungano: 2007

Deputy Editor: Sungano’s “Sun Go News Magazine”

Vice Chairman: Sungano Young writers association.

About me

I was born in a Christian family but I received Christ when I was 13 years old. Since then there was no turning back. God was in control and he still is. In 2003 I joined Kadoma Baptist church as a church worker, and I am still with them. God is blessing me with friends especially from Sungano which has brought a great change in my prayer patterns. I did not know how to pray in group but now I pray through bible study, prayer meetings youth and in young adults. I see things differently now, how to handle criticism, conflicts and challenges. Proverbs 3:5-6, has been my eye opener in my life.

I am hoping to establish relationships with other young people from a different culture and background. Above all, to bring them to the serving Knowledge of Christ.

McNeil Mugodi

2008-09-24T17:41:00.000-07:00

Name: McNeil Kudzai

Surname: Mugodi

D.O.B. 22 November 1989

Age: 18 years

Occupation: Student (Form Six, Accounts, Economics and Management of Business)

Hobbies: Listening to Music, watching T.V. , Eating, Interacting with People.

Favorite Sports: Tennis, Cricket, Soccer, Volleyball

Favorite Activities: Reading my bible, Christian Literature and Eating (Again)

Motivator: Micah 7:7

Testimony

I have not always been the McNeil I am right now; I was once a rebel against the Lord. If I think about it now, I am shocked that of all the things that God did for me, is doing for me, and will do for me, how could I rebel against him? Three years ago I lived a self centered life, went t church just to please my family and was always concerned about my ego. It was only in 2006 that I realized that there was a loving father whose loving arms were opened wide waiting for me to run inside. My friend I in our fourth year in high school, started to lead a bible study in school. That is when the Lord purged my heart because I had taught the other kids not to do the very same things that I was doing. Our preacher said, you cannot teach what you don’t know, nor lead where you don’t go. I taught and led though i was just a hypocrite. I came to a point where I fell on my knees and asked God to take me back and because of what Jesus did on the cross, God took me back. Now I live an abundant life filled with joy that the world cannot give or take. God has given me Pastor Darren Pickard to lead me in Kadoma Baptist Church

Sungano

I joined Sungano mid year in 2007 but I have no words to describe what Sungano means to me. I have found friends, Joy, and with cornerstone giving us support, I am too blessed to be stressed.

I hope to experience the other part of the world and blend in with the culture so as to enjoy what God has created. Meeting and making new friends, young or old, I just want to develop a close relationship. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Marionette Karombe

2008-09-24T17:38:00.000-07:00

Name: Marionette Karombe

Sex: Female

Age: 43

Church: Dutch Reformed Church in Zimbabwe

Fears: I fear reptiles, Tortoises and Chameleons

Foods: I don’t eat sea food

Hallo Guys

i have been a resident of Kadoma since 1995. I joined Sungano in 1997 as its secretary. I have worked with the group as coordinator since then. This is my third visit to Stevenage and I thank God for this.

Professionally I am a primary school teacher and have upgraded myself. Now I am teaching at Rimuka 2 High School. I enjoy working with youths, both at school and at church. I am also a Sunday school teacher.

The Visit

What I expect to gain from the visit is strong friendship with new and old friends. I also want to be enriched as I go to schools since I am a teacher.

Testimony

In my life I have seen the work of the Lord in these difficult times. I was able to build and complete my house. When I am facing financial problems, I have always seen a helping hand and I know that its our awesome God who provides for me. I want to thank God for allowing me to work with Sungano and I will continue to worship him.

Tembo Chingaona

2008-09-24T17:33:00.000-07:00

Name: Tembo Chingaona

Born: 22 August 1981

Hobbies: Listening to music, reading and playing my keyboard.

Music: Gospel

Sports: Soccer and Basketball

Role in Sungano: Chairperson

Joined Sungano: 2004

Church: Apostolic Church of Pentecost

ABOUT ME

I was born in a Christian Family. I am a singer and was in the school choir from primary school. I am a youth leader at church and I am also choir master and the praise and worship leader. I have been leading at my church since 2000 and was praise and worship leader since 2003.i sometimes preach at church and also at youth services.

I am expecting to learn a lot from the trip to U.K. and I believe that I am going to be a blessing to the youth there. It will be a great experience for me.

Likes

I like potatoes, rice, chicken, pork, sadza, vegetables beef, fish, ….

In fruits I love oranges, apples, bananas….

I drink both black coffee and tea.

Chipo Maposa

2008-09-24T17:10:00.000-07:00

Name: Chipo Maposa

Sex: Female

Age: 21 Years

Favorites: Singing, reading novels and magazines, talking and fellowshipping with fellow youths

Foods: I don’t take sea food except for fresh water fish.

About me

I am the last of a family of six. I was born on the 15^th of March 1987. I started living n Kadoma in 1999.

When I was in grade 6 my teacher introduced me to the Kadoma Stevenage link association and thank God the link became responsible for my school fees and my school uniforms. Thus from 1999 till 2006, I have been a beneficiary of the Link under its school fees programme. In 2004 I joined Sungano youth group and became the chairperson.

I am currently studying Law with the University of Zimbabwe and God is helping me very much. I came to know the Lord in 2001 and each year he is doing great things in my life.

My Goals

It’s my desire to continue working Sungano so that many youths get to know the Lord. I also intend to help fellow youths achieve their goals through Sungano Pioneered Projects as well as helping the old and needy in Kadoma and Zimbabwe at Large. This, I hope, will be strengthened by the October visit.

I hope to meet fellow youths in Stevenage and get to establish strong relationships. these will see the growing of the Kadoma Stevenage Link and Sunstone to be precise.