It’s an absolute joy for young people to gather to celebrate their incredible potential and unique talents. Encouragement to embrace every opportunity to learn, grow, and support one another; to be surrounded by positivity and never underestimate the power of a kind word or a helping hand for spiritual growth. It was in this regard, Youth Leaders in Apostle (Ap) Thaimu Kargbo’s working area organized three days Mini-Convention in Kailahun Central Church.

Friday, the 29th November, 2024
Youths matched along the streets of Kailahun; making courtesy calls on stakeholders.  The Guest Speaker was District Evangelist (Dev) Emmanuel Saffa Musa, who reminded the youth about their role in community development.

There were inspiring statements from the Chairman of the program - District Elder Sheku Cherino, the Area Youth Leader, Priest Joseph T. Koroma and Priest. Edward Aiah Mafinda who engaged the youth into questions and answers about the NAC doctrine. At night were entertainment of singing, choir conducting, drumming, piano etc.

Saturday, the 30th November, 2024
There was a cleaning program in the township in the morning and at 12:30 pm, presentations were done on topics: Youth Development was done by Priest Lansana Nixon. Spiritual Growth – Ap. Thaimu Kargbo, Discipleship by Community Evangelist (Cev.) Jusu Senesie, Leadership Development by Cev. Francis Ngafanyu, Outreach and Evangelism by Priest Abdulai Kenawah Sannoh and Priest Arthur Fallah James - the Role of Youth and Young adults in the church.

At a Community school field there was a football match and continued at night with quiz, comedy, singing, dancing etc.

Sunday, the 1st December, 2024
The divine service started at 10 am and the text word was out of Zechariah 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

While thanking every one for coming for the convention, Ap. Kargbo welcomed all to the first Sunday service in advent. He remarked that there was need for expansion of the church building which could no longer accommodate big congregation.

Youths have been showing their talents with funs in the fellowship but was key to get God's blessings and will from the divine service. We look forward to the coming of the King of Zion, Jesus Christ whose goal is preparing humanity for salvation but people misunderstood His kingship for this world instead – My Kingdom is not of this world...

Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord and Revelation 19:7 - Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready; were supporting references.

Apostle admonished all to listen to God’s word, do them, follow the teachings of the apostolate and trust in the sacraments. Let’s be ready for His second coming; by preparing the bridal congregations consequently to become the priesthood. They will reign with Him to establish the kingdom of peace. People have different notions for Christmas but let’s serve and love to demonstrate the teachings of Jesus in advent.

Assisting Ministers were Dev. Emmanuel Saffa Musa, Priest Abdulai Kenawah Sannoh from Freetown and Priest Aiah Manga from Kono.

Ordination
Twenty (20) were ordained Deacons and twelve (12) ordained as Priests for congregations of Kailahun and Kono Districts.  About 800 were in attendance:

It was a get-together of inspiration, collaboration, and most importantly, fun! Creating lasting impact and turning visions into reality.