CYF MBENGWI STATION ADMITS NEW MEMBERS.

By Jerome Anoh in Meta Presbytery

Some 8 youths have been received and admitted into the CYF group of Mbengwi Station in Meta Presbytery.

The admission ceremony which took place at PC Mbengwi Station, Sunday 19th April 2020, was presided over by the Parish Pastor, the Rev Enongene Nelson in the presence of some Zonal and Presbytery executive not leaving out the Christian family of the congregation.

In a sermon drawn from John 5:1-5, the servant of God centered his message on the theme, "They will overcome." He went on expantiating on what the children of God will overcome in the world in which they find themselves.

He called on all to be born of God and accept Jesus Christ into their lives as their master and saviour adding that, when they are born again they will live a new life.

To the CYF members, he challenged them to be steadfast while calling on the newly admitted members to go out and preach the gospel to others.

Over 5 new members received candles to become new members of the movement.

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