On Saturday I witnessed the opening of a small youth centre at Bung village. About 60 young people and their relatives all gathered to witness something that was so important to the people who felt that they were left out for a long time.
The opening of the centre was so unique for the people and it was a milestone for the local community. For a long time the people especially the young generation were so involved in drugs that they were seen as trouble makers.
A community leader who spoke at the opening said that the new youth centre reminded them of the hausman in the olden days were people were given guidance and comforted. The haus man was the nerve centre of the community. It was the place where the younger generations were taught and equipped for the future.
Jeff Graf, a faculty member of CLTC said that the house will be the place for sinners to come and be prayed for. The house built of bush materials will be like a light for the community where the young people can come and find the truth.
Helen Scarlett, a visiting Librarian said that the people must teach their young people about the Bible so that they can live to become good citizens.
Timothy Kwara, representing the Distance Theological Education (DTE) department told the people to study the Bible more so that they can become good Christians. When Christians change their mind and their world view they become good citizens and their lives will be a witness to the people. As a result the community will be changed for the better.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
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