EMPOWER CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH SERVICE

By: Palesa Nguqu

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The Empower Church situated in the northern suburbs of Pretoria hosts a weekly Friday night church service for the youth. They church welcomes teenagers from the age of 13 to come join them. They do not need membership to join.

The youth enjoying their Friday night at church

This service is aimed at educating young people about God and guiding them into making wise life choices. The church has movies included on their program every Friday night.

The youth leaders mentioned that they are doing this to keep the youth off the streets and show them that they can have fun inside the house of the Lord while grooming them into responsible young adults.

The teenagers enjoy their time at church on Friday evenings as they get to gather in the same place with their peers and bring along friends and a have a good time. Alwande Khumalo one of the teenagers mentioned that their favorite part had to be watching movies and having popcorn as this is the time for them to unwind after a long week of school and gain knowledge.

Another young individual Katlego Saul said being at church on Friday night is the best decision they could have made. They say because it saves them from a lot distractions and dangers in the streets.

The youth leader Mr Given Chokwe said that the youth should feel free to invite their friends and extended family so that they can see how much fun it is and what they could learn from the church which can help them have a better mind-set in their near future.