These are the Acts of the Apostle, Reverend Langton Kupara was the first black man to lead AFM in Zimbabwe in this country at National level as Superintendent in 1983.
He was a brave man who stood out for his Faith and many Exploits for the Kingdom of Jesus. A man who was well at ease with any age group, infants to senior citizens.
He was humble to seek other people’s opinions and would rebuke constructively without any fear. Above all he was sensitive to the leading of the Holy Ghost.
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One night at a Quaterly Conference in Zengeza 3. The devil sought to disrupt the meeting that night through a violent storm. The storm was so strong that the large blue and white tent that sheltered the parishioners was almost ripped off.
With a loud voice, Rev Kupara rebuked the wind and immediately there was calm. The Service continued and many works of power were witnessed.
During his time, a lot of church buildings were either built or bought. Glen Norah, Waterfalls (including the then pastor’s house in Jennifer Way), Ngomakurira, Mufakose, Glenview, Zengeza 3, St Mary’s and Seke.
A highlight of his ministry was the establishment of Crusade Tent Ministry, what was then famously called ‘Team Tende’. Many pastors graduated to this humble ministry. These included Pastor Tarupiwa, Masiyambiri, Mukwaira, Chiweshe to name just a few.
A gallant fighter of Faith he was. Many remember him even for the songs ‘He Will Take You Through ‘ and ‘Tinotakura Muchinjikwa’. He loved Spirit filled choruses. His personal interpreter was Dr C. Murefu during cross cultural missions.
“He introduced instruments in the church saying he was doing so to avoid children from going to night clubs. This development was not accepted by everyone then.” said Patricia, one of his daughters.
A classical example happened in Bulawayo at Matshobane where there was a real head-on collision between the conservative Elders and the youthful. A member of the church, who had just won lotto, had purchased a full kit of musical instruments to be used in services.
Elders could have non of that saying guitars are used in the secular to appease devil. They preferred clapping of hands rather. So they gave instruction that the instruments should not be allowed into the House of The Lord. Rev Kupara then was called in to resolve the stalemate.
He vouched for a win win situation where the instruments would be played only on Choruses while Hymns were unplugged.
Hands clapping would accompany Hymns. That was heavenly Conflict Resolution at its best.
The legend’s journey on this side of life ended on 1 February 1988. He was buried at Warren Hills and so many people attended. Even after his coffin had been lowered many people were still coming.
Until today we are grateful for such a send-off of to our father his daughter said.
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