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New Apostolic Church
Southern Africa
In building up to the excitement of Young People Week and Youth Day, the young people of Eastridge District participated in various fun and spiritual activities.
The week started on a high note, as Priest Denzil Paulse, District Rector of Eastridge District conducted a divine service with the area's young people. The service took place on Sunday, 9 June 2024 at Eastridge congregation.
Called to serve alongside the District Rector, were Priest Zondre Bantom and Community Evangelist Denver Oliver.
The District Rector announced all the exciting upcoming events and services that will take place in the coming months after the divine service. Thereafter, the young people had fellowship while enjoying refreshments.
On Friday, 14 June 2024, the young people participated in a section-wise mass get-together. It was a great opportunity for each priestly section to have fellowship with their young people. The fellowship opened with a prayer and a Bible text as the basis for the gathering.
There were smiles and laughter as young people took part in an icebreaker, played games, ate snacks and socialised. The get-together created an engaging space where young people could learn more about their faith, make new friends and get to know their ministers.
After the fellowship, the young people and ministers completed a feedback form. It noted attendance and allowed everyone to provide comments and recommendations to improve future activities and gatherings.
All the activities built up to the highlight of the week, the much-awaited Eastridge District mini-soccer tournament. The event took place on Saturday, 15 June 2024 at Hazeldene Primary School. Many members, family and friends attended the event to support the young people and their congregation. There were also various refreshments on sale for excited soccer fans to enjoy.
Each of the 16 teams from various congregations in the district represented a country from around the world. As the teams made it through the rounds, they showed off their athletic skills and fancy footwork with loud cheers from the crowd.
While the competition was fierce, Tafelsig congregation (Netherlands) was the tournament winner. In a close second place was Tafelsig North congregation (Spain). Shandre Booysen from Eastridge 5 congregation was named player of the tournament and the spirit cup was awarded to Eastridge 2.
Eastridge District's 2024 youth week was an exciting occasion allowing young people to come together and create lifelong memories.