adminLeonard Ncube Victoria Falls Reporter
A GROUPING of Pentecostal and apostolic churches in Victoria Falls has embarked on a programme to teach children about morality and other life skills.About 30 churches have come together on a programme to empower young children to be responsible socially and spiritually.
As part of the programme 1,000 children below the age of 10 years from different church denominations in the resort town gathered at Moringa Grounds in Mkhosana on Saturday where they were coached on biblical scriptures and how to interact with their mates.
The zonal coordinator for the programme dubbed “Awana”, Pastor Vhangani Ndou said the programme was coming to Victoria Falls for the first time.
“There was a training for Sunday school teachers who we call programme directors late last year and we then invited them for the launch. We then informed respective pastors and we are happy with the response today,” said Pastor Ndou.
“The motive is to grow these children spiritually in a life of evangelism and discipleship. Usually children are left out of church during service while they also find it difficult to listen through the whole sermon in church because their listening capacity is limited.
“This programme is meant to capture their attention and teach them morals and social life with the aid of games.”
The day started with more than 500 children marching from Chinotimba to Moringa Grounds in Mkhosana where about 1,000 took part in a number of games.
They were grouped into teams that would then compete in games such as athletics and other ball games and winners received prizes.
The day was however cut short by heavy rains that pounded the resort town in the afternoon.
Pastor Ndou said in March they would have another activity.
Some of the children were accompanied by their parents.
“We came in the morning and we are enjoying such that I even forgot that I didn’t eat anything at home before coming here. They should make this a weekly programme so we get to meet and play as children,” said 10-year-old Tracey Muleya from Chinotimba.
Said Netty Ndlovu who was at the ground watching her daughter play:
“This is quite a good programme as it trains children to interact so that when they even go for church or school trips they are equipped with life skills to be able to get along with others.”
Londile Moyo
Online Reporter