Seventh-day Adventist Church empowers youth through development programme
Teaching is conducted by trained leaders and instructors who undergo ongoing training and courses to better understand the needs of those they serve.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church continues to invest in the development of children and young people through its dynamic Youth Ministry Department.
The programmes aim to equip young people with essential life skills, values and leadership training from an early age.
Participants are equipped with skills and life lessons to help them become better individuals at home, in their communities and at school.
This is achieved through structured curriculum learning and specialised activities.
Recently, they held the children’s programme at Marathon informal settlement with junior youth president Slindile Tshabalala from Marimba Seventh-day Adventist Church in attendance to show her support.
“Teaching is conducted by trained leaders and instructors who undergo ongoing training and courses to better understand the needs of those they serve.
“They are also required to complete child protection training and obtain police clearance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants,” said children’s leader Buhle Nyoni.
“The Youth Ministry caters to different age groups through the following clubs: Adventurer Club (4–9 years), Pathfinder Club (10–15 years), Ambassador Club (16–21 years) and Young Adults (22–30 years).
“Young people enrolled in the programme will learn a wide range of skills, including building a personal relationship with God, developing healthy friendships, arts and crafts, health and fitness, drill and marching, environmental care, and discovering their unique gifts and talents.”
Recognising that many children spend weekends roaming the streets without structured activities, Marathon Seventh-day Adventist Church saw the need to introduce them to these life-changing and empowering clubs.
The enrolment took place on February 21. Tshabalala engaged with parents and members, saying that the children and young adults in the programme would receive full support from the Ekurhuleni South District of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as they begin this journey.
“More than 60 children were enrolled with the consent of their parents and guardians, many of whom expressed excitement about the opportunity for their children to learn and grow through the clubs,” said Nyoni.
Membership is open to anyone between the ages of four and 30. Those interested in joining can contact Buhle on 064 465 3820 or Zandile on 084 665 0607 for more information.
