Mashoko/Hippo Valley Christian Mission - Chiredzi, Zimbabwe

The Mashoko/Hippo Valley Christian Mission was formed in September 1956, when John and  Marjorie Pemberton set foot on Zimbabwe soil with their three children Sherman, Pamela and John Mark. Neither Bob, the youngest, nor the world wide web were a glimmer on the horizon.

September 2006 marked 50 years the Pembertons and many others have been making a difference in that country.  For 30 years, John Mark Pemberton and his wife, Leanna, were supported by Pomerado Christian Church as Missionaries in this work.  Unfortunately, John Mark passed away in November 2005.  Leanna has continued the work since his passing.

We are very pleased that Leanna Pemberton has visited us on October 3, 2010. She updated us on the continuing work at Mashoko/Hippo Valley Christian Mission, with the work at the orphanages, and the overall mission in Zimbabwe.

Mashoko/Hippo Valley Christian Mission exists because Jesus said: Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:19,20)


Watch this video of teens singing praises to the Lord!

Map of Area Served		News and Emails
		2010 January March July Spring 2010 Report from Kera Pemberton                             History of our church with the Mashoko/Hippo Valley Mission

Leanna and Kera Pemberton

   Kera (right) is the eldest of three daughters, all of which were born in Zimbabwe.  Kera is the head administrator of the US headquarters in Grayson, KY.

Zebedee and Ratidzo Tokarepia

Zebedee and John Mark grew up as boyhood friends.  As managing director, Zebedee oversees all of the work of Mashoko/Hippo Valley Christian Mission.  He is supported by his family and wife, Ratidzo.

 

Alone and Aleta Gudyanga

Alone is the Supervisor of the Home and Village Orphanages in Chiredzi.  He brings a background as a father, a nurse practitioner and a minister of the gospel to help successfully raise the children.  His wife, Aleta, is very supportive of him in his work. 

Aleta is wearing the traditional Church dress for women in Zimbabwe.  The red represents the blood of Christ and the white represents the purity of our Lord.

Children Playing in Chiredzi

There are 80 children living between the Home Orphanage and the Village Orphanage locations.

Currently, there is one medical clinic, 30 churches, and 25
schools which serve over 17,000 children and the two
orphanages

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