By Linda Likomwa

Phalombe, May 13, Mana: Phalombe Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) youth wing on Sunday launched the 2024 theme which encourages the youth to be strong and courageous in carrying out God’s work.

The theme has been drawn from the book of Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of good courage. Do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

In an interview after the launch, Youth Chairperson, William Kapuwa, said they chose the theme: “The year of being strong and courageous in Christ” as a reminder for them to be strong and courageous looking at how the youth are living in their daily life as many are devoted to worldly things.

“Youthful stage is so challenging as many would want to indulge in drinking, smoking and womanizing, but this theme would help us to always be strong in God’s work as we are also encouraging others to join youth ministries,” he said.

Kapuwa advised the youth to refrain from ungodly things, but devote themselves to God while they are strong and be custodians of one another.

Phalombe District Youth Officer, Halson Bulangeti, said with the economic hardship the country is facing, youth need to be involved in all activities of the country and church.

Bulangeti said youth need to participate in all activities that are aimed at developing the country and the church because they are energetic, noting that the future of the country lies in their hands.

“The nation depends on the youth because of their numbers and also that they should grow spiritually if they are to defeat the worldly desires,” he added.

The reading and the preaching was taken from the book of Deuteronomy 31:1-8 and Ephesians 6:10-12 where the preacher emphasized that the work of God needs strong, fearless and faithful people that love and pray for one another.