Raceview Kids school celebrate Youth Month at Alberton Methodist Church

In commemoration of the Youth Month and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Alberton Methodist Church celebrated both parties through the Young at Hearts programme on June 15.

Young at Hearts is focused on bringing elderly people together regularly to give them an unforgettable experience.

A committee member of the Young at Hearts, Sandra Human, said that it is important to be kind to one another especially when you can be there for someone whether emotionally, physically, spiritually, or financially.

According to her, the event was hosted as a result of ensuring that seniors get together and remind themselves of their youth time hence socialising with their long old friends.

“It is always important to make time for elderly people and ensure that they are happy. This gives assurance to them that they are still cared for and loved by us,” said Human.

The elders were joined by kids from Raceview Kids Nursery School who entertained them with musical items.
Little ones sang songs that the elders can relate to and sing along to.

Principal of Raceview Kids Nursery School, Martha Brown, said that little ones need to know that elderly people are very special and they deserve to be honoured.

“Respect is a two-way street, we know seniors love their young ones so much, so if we teach the young individuals at an early stage to respect the seniors, they will turn out to be good and meaningful individuals for their entire lives,” said the principal.

The seniors were also treated with hot soup.

Pastor James Dunn performed a sermon based on being a unique individual.

According to Dunn, the reason he chose this devotion is that he needed to find a balance between these different age groups and show them how everyone is unique, yet they are created in God’s image.

“My advice to today’s youth is that they should keep pushing to get where they want to be. This young generation is facing more hard problems than we did in our youth so they should strive hard for what they believe in,” said Dunn.

A social worker from Amcare, Yvonne Nkutha, also joined the Young at Hearts gathering to celebrate the day with these special individuals.

According to Nkutha, individuals need to report violence at an early stage if they are being victimised to ensure that they, as social workers help them deal with the situation in an appropriate manner.

“Violence is the use of physical force with the intent to harm, damage, or kill someone or something, so if someone does something you are not comfortable with, try and solve that ASAP to avoid stresses at a later stage,” said Nkutha.

The seniors and the young ones later enjoyed a pudding dessert to end the beautiful day.