By Alex Mlanga

Blantyre, November 19, Mana:  Mthawira CCAP youths in Blantyre on Sunday held a mock wedding that raised K500,000 for a trip to Mulanje Mountain on December 17 for a retreat.  

The mock wedding brought together youths from Makalanga, Mkolokoti, Chitsime, Mount Camel, Mvunguti CCAP and other youths from the Assemblies of God church.

Reverend Miriam Chipeta Banda of Mthawira CCAP hailed the youth for being creative and resourceful in organising the fundraising mock wedding.

“I was inspired by this initiative. If the youth had simply asked for support for their trip to Mulanje, people might have been reluctant to give. But this idea shows wisdom and hard work.

“Money does not come easily, the Bible says; he who does not work shall not eat. The youths worked for it, and we supported the wedding,” added Manda.

The moderator encouraged the community to support youth's participation in church activities for spiritual growth.

Esther Chibaba and Luwani Msiska played bride and bridegroom respectively dressing formally as opposed to normal wedding attire.

Mthawira Youth chairperson, Adrian Sezza said was delighted with the event and was optimistic that the Mulanje Mountain trip will be on following the fundraising mock wedding.

“We are happy with the turn-up and support. The success of this event is an indication that the trip to Mulanje is on,” he said.