Anglican Kunonga Rebels Beg To Be Re-admitted
4 December 2012
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Anglican worshippers who rebelled against the church to follow outcast Bishop Nolbert Kunonga are begging to be re-admitted into influential church positions, ZimEye can reveal.
ZimEye can reveal that several Anglican parishioners who fled with the violent Kunonga, have requested forgiveness, just as the legitimate Anglican church was seen successfully taking back properties Kunonga seized 5 years ago. This comes after the Supreme Court last week ordered Kunonga to hand over all church properties in his possession, ending a five-year fierce battle that began after Kunonga pulled out of the Church Province of Central Africa (CPCA) and formed his own church, the Church Province of Zimbabwe, but seized CPCA properties.
Former rebel believers in Harare have since developments last week asked to be re-admitted into the prestigious Vabvuwi group, a development which has led to loyal church folk voicing that they must go back to level zero and be taken as entire new converts for several years before they can be trusted.

The Prestigious Vabvuwi Singers

“On the return from Exile Service for Vabvuwi in Harare, at St Michael’s Mbare, Reverend William Nyapokoto admitted into the Vabvuwi Guild, 32 new members. And in the morning today, Chairman Forbes Muganhu asked on the way forward in terms of re-admitting the Vabvuwi members who went out of the CPCA with the ex-communicated Dr Nolbert Kunonga. Vamwe vakati ngavapihwe mukana wekuteera kwe makore anoita maviri kana matatu vasati vagamuchirwa ngekuti they will be treated as new members who have to be ‘re-baptised and confirmed.’ What is the way to go in your own view in dealing with all those that were ex-communicated together with Kunonga?,” the CPCA announced in a statement.
A discussion opened by Mr. Titus Zvomuya on social networks was responded to by Mr. Suchmore Sambiri Mutete quoting from a parable of the lost son in the book Luke. Said Mr. Mutete:
“I feel when all is said and done lets read this Luke 15:11-32 New International Version (NIV) The Parable of the Lost Son vs . 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’Moral of this is kana mufudzi vemakwayi aka ona gwai  rake ranga rarasika (does he say haacharida nekuti it was lost NO he will take the found sheep with joy’
Another congregant, Mr. Archford Musodza, stated however that the required theological ramifications have to be fulfiled before the believers are re-admitted:
“The Diocesan leadership will have to discuss this and consider all theological ramifications towards readmission of those excommunicated and the time they have to take before such is done. The Church leadership has to come up with a standard both for laity as well as clergy who were excommunicated,” he said.
 
DISCUSSION:
One congregant Mr. Tatenda Chitofiri stated that the church should rather forgive the rebels: “As CPCA we should forgive them. Judgemnt ndeya Mwari(Judgement is God’s)”
But forgiveness can only come after repentence argues Mr Archford Musodza: “Forgiveness comes after repentance and within our church liturgy and laws, all that is provided for. However blanket forgiveness can drag the Diocese into serious problems in the future. God will judge them but our church should ensure that its not endangered by such people.”

“The vabvuwi constitution will be followed. Nyangwe vamwe vavo vavakagamuchira muzvita kana hufundisi need also to come into the CPCA family through the door not the window,” said one Mr. Daniel Munanairi.
“Isu tinoda kuita zvinhu zvakachena mukati mechechi. Tisanetseke nevanhu vakamboenda naDr kunonga because these people have not said they want to rejoin us. Let them enjoy natenzi vawo kunonga. Asi kana vada hawo kuuya kwatiri vachabatwa sevaenzi chaivo uye munhu anoregererwa ndeuyo anenge abvuma kuti akakanganisa. But let’s listen to the Bishop’s guide on this sensitive matter,” said Mrs Constance Shumba.

Forgiveness but no post
A general consensus among believers is however to follow the guidance of Bishop Chad Gandiya who has said that those willing to come back are free to do so. However they do not occupy any influential post.
“Well, I think the issue of re-admission of these ladies and guys who had clinged onto the tail of Dr Kunonga, the Bishop ‘Chad’ soon after the determination by Supreme Court clearly stated that those willing to come back are free to do so. However they do not occupy any post and for the clergy they come in as ordinary persons. The issue of the sacraments i.e. Baptism and Confirmation he was also straight to the point. Members who received the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation before the Dr’s withdrawal from the Province they do not need to be baptised and confirmed again because they received legitimate sacraments. Those who received which ever sacrament thereafter is not recognised as genuine and legitimate sacraments, they need to gor through the whole process before they become full members again but without any portfolio,” stated a leading churchman.
 
Kunonga files Court Injuction
Meanwhile, as the discussion continued, Bishop Kunonga last week filed a court injunction to stop the eviction of his followers who have been occupying the properties he illegally seized and a decision is expected in the High Court today (Tuesday).

14 Replies to “Anglican Kunonga Rebels Beg To Be Re-admitted”

  1. You see how opportunistic these Zanu Pf thugs are. When Tsvangison wins , I bet you will see the likes of Chinamasa , Charamba , Chinotimba , Jonathan Moyo, Welshman Ncube and Munangagwa asking for forgiveness and begging for jobs. Just wait and see! Some will even claim that they were working for MDC to destroy Zanu PF from within.

  2. You see how opportunistic these Zanu Pf thugs are. When Tsvangison wins , I bet you will see the likes of Chinamasa , Charamba , Chinotimba , Jonathan Moyo, Welshman Ncube and Munangagwa asking for forgiveness and begging for jobs. Just wait and see!

  3. Stupid Kunonga thought he would out do storms in his sand castles.Let all repent for the Heavens know no politicians but only SIN.

  4. Who are we to judge? Its sad though, this is just a church and being a member of such is not a password/gate to eternity. Its not proper to use the term ‘rebel’. Judge not remember.

  5. Mutemo rudziiko wenyika ino unoti zvatongwa nesupreme court,highest court in the land zvodzokerazve ku lower court the high court.Ndoo zvinoitwa kunedzimwe nyika here?Hadzisi politics dzemuno here idzi?

  6. those skirmishes are happening in mashonaland only where powerful zanu-pf politicians are found.shame.The Anglican church in matabeleland and midlands where there was gukurahundi in early 1980s is very peaceful and united.they worship God in peace.

  7. Kunonga iyezvino asvika kuya kunonzi kumaziva ndadzoka. Dzakatotacha zvachose zvekuti haachaziva zvaari kuita. Anofanira kubatsirwa chaizvo. Ukuwo justice Chiweshe varikunzi vanzwe nyaya iyi munhu agara chaizvo nenyaya dze mitemo. Vasabvume kuzorwa tsvina ne vanhu vakaita saana Samkange vanoda kusanganisa zve mutemo nezve matongerwo enyika. Kana kuri kuda mari ikoko hazvinzarwo

  8. The ZANU PF thugs should not be re-admitted. Kunonga is still there so they can worship with him instead of trying to defile the Church with their evil

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