Meet Ann Rowsell

Ann Rowsell is married to David Rowsell and they come from East Grinstead, U.K. It was wonderful getting to know her better. This is what Ann said….

M.M: Tell me briefly about your background?
A.R: I come from a church-going family so I did learn about Jesus at an early age. But, I didn’t understand how I could give my life to him. When I was 14, I went to a Bible class called Crusaders and the leaders explained it very clearly and I understood what it all meant. When I left school, I went to university to study Biological Sciences and that was where I met my husband. After I finished my degree, I trained to be a teacher and then got married. I have 4 children aged 23, 21, 17 and 14.

M.M: How best would you describe your family life?
A.R: My family life is a bit like Piccadilly Circus – people going and coming all the time. We try to all be together for Sunday lunch as during the week, we all do things in the evenings so there is usually someone not at home for dinner.

M.M: What are your hobbies?
A.R: I am getting more time for hobbies as my children are getting older. I have done some investigating into my family tree. I have taken evening classes in German and French and currently my husband and I are singing in a community choir. Otherwise, I do a lot of reading and play on Facebook.

M.M: What are your impressions of Ebenezer?
A.R: I didn’t know what to expect at Ebenezer. I was just so pleased to be here! Ebenezer looks so clean and tidy – a really beautiful place to be. It was very peaceful when we were there.

M.M: What is your favourite drink?
A.R: I love my coffee – only 3 or 4 cups a day but I can’t do without it. Otherwise I got a taste for “L + P” when I visited New Zealand and Sparletta is growing on me……

M.M: Who is your favourite Bible character?
A.R: One of my favourite women in the Bible is Esther. She was made queen at a particular time for a definite purpose. I hope that my life shows the destiny God has ordained for me.

M.M: What is your favourite film?
A.R: There aren’t many films that I would watch more than once. I enjoy the original “Star Wars” trilogy, and some of the old Hollywood musicals such as “Singing in the Rain” and “On the Town.”

M.M: What is your favourite quote?
A.R: “Boring women have tidy houses.”

M.M: Great chatting to you Ann.

By Molly Manhanga

Get to meet Pearl Pride

Pearl Pride

I’ve known David and Pearl Pride since 2000 when they came to serve at Kingsway Community Church in Bindura. Building a friendship with them over the years has been wonderful and it was great catching up with Pearl over the weekend when she came to Bulawayo…..

M.M: tell me briefly about your background.
P.P: I’m the eldest child in my family. I have 1 brother and 2 sisters and I was raised in the Southern part of the U.K.

M.M: How best would you describe your family life?
P.P: I’m married to David and we have 2 sons. Our sons are now both married with sons of their own. I was busy as a mother and as we lived by the sea in Bournemouth, we spent lots of time down on the beach especially during school holidays. I loved being a mum and now a grandmother. I worked part-time in the church offices. When the boys grew up and left home, David and I started to be involved in helping practically in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

M.M: What are your hobbies?
P.P: I love reading, doing jigsaw puzzles and gardening.

M.M: What are your first impressions of Ebenezer?
P.P: I loved being at Ebenezer and seeing all that is happening. Amazing!

David and Pearl Pride

M.M: What is your favourite drink?
P.P: Sparletta Cherry Plum (Only available in Zimbabwe)

M.M: Who is your favourite Bible character?
P.P: Esther

M.M: What is your favourite movie?
P.P: The Sound of Music

M.M: I really like The Sound of Music too. Great chatting to you Pearl.

By Molly Manhanga