Tembisa fathers honoured on Father’s Day
Men celebrate Father’s Day with an English breakfast.
Tembisa fathers gathered at Praise Mountain Bible Church to celebrate Father’s Day on June 17.
The church communications officer, Simon Ntshayintshayi, said it was an honour to have a visionary leader in Moruti Leah Mathabathe, also known as Mama, at Praise Mountain Bible Church.
“The main aim of her mandate is to restore order within the family and celebrate the Bible’s firstborns – men.
Phadima Monna Phadima was spearheaded by our beloved father, the late Bishop Pule Mathabathe,” said Ntshayintshayi.
He said the breakfast was preceded by a motivational speech by Pastor Simon Khehla Zamisa.
Ntshayintshayi explained the main emphasis of the event’s message was on the importance of men as heads of their family and their roles.
“It was a celebration of God’s gift and we as a church were honoured to have hosted 170 men from all walks of life,” said Ntshayintshayi.
Zamisa said the occasion revealed the need for men to come together and discuss issues that concern them.
“This has shown the spirit of willingness to learn and repent.
“It is very encouraging to discuss the power of men and their purpose,” said Zamisa.
Mathabathe said it is important to celebrate Father’s Day because women always have their days celebrated.
“Father’s Day is usually dull and we needed to make fathers feel important and loved as the Adams of this world.
“We thank all the fathers who attended and we as Praise Mountain Bible Church promise to always observe the day,” said Mathabathe.
Among the men who attended was Bongani Mabaso who said celebrating Father’s Day is a good initiative that the youth don’t consider.
“I am very happy and excited for all the fathers to come together and observe the day,” said Sibusiso Shabangu who also attending the event.
Attendee Phindile Matsimela said the event surpassed their expectations and is happy that the event was a success.
Ntshayintshayi said they were honored because the event drew the interest of people from as far as Mpumalanga, Pretoria and Daveyton.
