Online Reporter
Langalihle Mhiti
AFTER weeks of controversy and litigation, Nigerian preacher Prophet Godstime Adah arrived in Harare yesterday and said he was excited to be in this country for a three-day crusade.
The crusade is set to begin today at the Harare Showground Convergence Hall.
The controversy and litigation was centred around posters, for the crusade, which featured the late Nigerian preacher, T.B. Joshua.
Representatives of T.B. Joshua in Harare demanded that the posters be pulled down because the church had not authorised the use of his image.
However, organisers remained defiant that they would not pull down the posters and the crusade would proceed as planned.
Prophet Adah landed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday where he received a warm welcome from members of the organising team and scores of others, who had gathered to receive him.
Speaking shortly after his arrival, Prophet Adah said he was excited to be in Zimbabwe and was blown away by the reception he received.
“I am super excited to be in Zimbabwe. If Zimbabwe is a home for Jesus, it is our home too.
“Getting to see the warm welcome from the people, it is promising that the crusade will be a success.
“I’m looking forward to seeing you all during the crusade,” he said.
The crusade is expected to draw worshippers from across Zimbabwe, with organisers saying people from different churches have also been invited to attend.
Prophet Adah said the gathering is centred on prayer, worship and sharing the Christian message of hope, adding that he believes lives will be transformed during the event.
“Jesus promised to give healing and power. All denominations are welcome – Catholic, Charismatic or Pentecostal.
“I came prepared for all of you, my strength. This is our time to pray and worship,” he said.
He also stressed that attendance is free, encouraging everyone seeking spiritual renewal to take part, without worrying about entrance fees.
“The crusade is free of charge. Everyone is welcome to come and experience the presence of God.”
Organisers have been making final preparations for the event, with expectations of a large turnout over the three days.
They believe the crusade will bring together Christians from different denominations in an atmosphere of unity, worship and prayer.
The event is expected to feature preaching, praise and worship sessions, prayers for “healing and deliverance”, as well as messages aimed at strengthening faith and encouraging believers.
With Prophet Adah now in the country, anticipation continues to build among local Christians, many of whom are expected to attend the crusade.
The crusade is open to members of all Christian denominations and anyone wishing to attend.
Meanwhile, South Africa-based Zimbabwean gospel musician, Takesure Zamar, will perform at the crusade.
