By Vida Msiyo

Blantyre, May 9, Mana: Chimwankhunda Living Waters Church Youth Pastor, Reverend Amos Benjamin has encouraged the youth to participate in church activities, noting that their participation allows them to showcase individual spiritual gifts considering that the youth were future leaders.

Chimwankhunda Living Waters Church hosted a talent exhibition event aimed at showcasing a diverse of skills which youth gospel lovers have, and allowing them to share the gospel to each other.

Speaking with Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Wednesday, Benjamin said allowing the youth to display their talents can have a profound impact, noting that such events help to strengthen the bond among different groups as they foster a sense of togetherness and promote unity.

“In this time of entertainment, it is crucial to create space where young people can engage and feel entertained, while also hearing the word of God, fostering creativity and talent can make church attendance more appealing to the youth and encourage their continued involvement in church activities,” said Benjamin.

Benjamin added that people are often recognized not by their job titles but by their unique gifts and this signifies the importance of churches supporting young people in developing and displaying their talents.

He said it was vital for the church to provide opportunity for the youths to demonstrate their skills, because not only does it inspire them but also helps bring the community together.

Gospel lovers were treated to music performed by Twin-Light duo, a hip-hop group which consists of twin brothers Faith Crecile Nyirenda and Patience Jerry Nyirenda who performed beyond limits, among other dancing, poetry and drama performances.

Speaking in a separate interview, Patience shared his pleasure with the experience, saying their performance with his brother was successful due to thorough preparations before the event.

“We always think about the audience first which helps us decide what to deliver. We pray and practice to make sure we are ready for the event and we gave each other specific tasks for the stage ensuring a smooth and engaging performance,” he said.

In her remarks one of the attendees, Ruth Nyirenda said the success of the talent exhibition at the church demonstrates the importance of creating space for young people to express themselves and connect with their community.

Nyirenda expressed gratitude over the event, saying it brought positive influence to the youth.

“Events like these help us to overcome stress at the same time provides the much needed entertainment and also offer a valuable alternative to less constructive activities,” said Nyirenda.