How it started: Preparations towards the launch of GBFS in the Parish of Christ the King, Tembisa began when Mr Reatile Mochochoko visited the Parish as a guest, then met briefly with the Young people who were in attendance on Sundaythe 1st June 2024. That’s when the seed was planted. A subsequent visit was arranged with the leadership of GBFS for a Presentation.

Buildup: As a relationship was established with different GBFS structures, a Revival Service was arranged on 16June2024, Youth Day Celebration. Preacher was Ms Karabo Litabo, GBFS Worship
Leader from Diocese ofthe Free State. Theme of the day was: “Being Young in Christ – 1 Timothy 4:12″

The Big Day: 01 September 2024 was a truly Blessed Day when The Girls & Boys Friendly Society was officially launched at the Parish of Christ the King. A total of ten Candidates were admitted on the Day. This constitutes three males, six females and one leader.

The Mass Service and the Robing was officiated by Fr. Annanias Moloi. Sermon of the day was delivered brilliantly by Brother Reatile Mochochoko. The theme was:

Re tswetswe ka lentswe la nnete hore retle re pholoswe from James 1:17-27.

The Event was extremely well attended and the Support from various Dioceses was overwhelming. In our midst was World Deputy Chairperson GBFS – Mrs Pama, Church of the Holy Name Tembisa, St Edmunds Kempton Park, St Boniface Vosloorus, Church of the Ressurection Wattville, St Manche Masemola Spruitview, St Phillip, St Michael Alexandra, St Mary Dobsonville, St James Diepkloof, St Mary Magdalene Sebokeng, Diocese of the Free State

We are greatful for all the love and support we experienced during preparations of this launch. We pray the Almighty God may help us and guide us as we continue this jouney together as Girls and Bafanas Friendly Society.

Article by: Motlatsi Molebatsi

(Parish Youth Coordinator & GBFS Leader)