Latecomers should now register for the KwaSizabantu youth conference before it's too late.

The KwaSizabantu Mission is currently preparing for its highly anticipated first biannual youth conference of the year, scheduled to take place from July 3 to July 9. The theme for the conference is "Wake Up, O Sleeper" (Ephesians 5:14). Attendance is free of charge, and now is the time to plan and register for those interested in participating.

This youth conference aims to strengthen the moral fibre of the youth while sharing the Gospel with them. Since 1974, KwaSizabantu has hosted youth conferences twice yearly at its mission station in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal. As these conferences grew in attendees, logistical arrangements developed into a blueprint plan to present a world-class conference of this calibre! These logistics are worth reporting on.

To manage such an event requires tremendous organisational expertise, very willing hands, and a servant's attitude. KwaSizabantu joins hands with various communities and churches to attend the conference. Transport is made available to them at no cost, from far and wide across the country and even neighbouring countries.  Planning already starts months in advance. A few days before the start of the conference, the youth are fetched by bus and dropped off at their meeting points directly after the conference ends. The buses run from the Mission near Kranskop and travel as far as Swaziland, Pretoria, Johannesburg, and around KwaZulu-Natal.

The youth services are broadcast in various languages on the Mission's radio station, Radio Khwezi, at 107.7 or 95.5 FM. These services are also live-streamed, and anyone can plug into them worldwide through the Radio Garden app. On Sundays during the conferences, the 10-thousand auditorium is usually packed with others from around the world who also come to listen to the life-changing messages.

In Luke 14:13-14, Jesus commands us: "No, if you give a feast, then invite the poor, the crippled, and the blind. You can count yourself lucky that they have nothing to compensate you with because God will compensate you at the resurrection of those who have done right." In line with this command, KwaSizabantu nourishes the bodies and souls of young people, many of whom come from dire circumstances and broken homes, seeking help. And while it's not easy to feed so many hungry children and teenagers three times a day, the eight 350-litre cooking pots run non-stop to prepare the next meal.

The young people are kept busy between services. Watching how they were looked after without restraining them too much is amazing! Someone keeps a close eye on them the whole time, and a medical doctor and medical team are on duty to aid where needed. With so many young souls gathered, it is surprising that there have been no serious incidents so far. Everything is under control the whole time due to the work the co-workers and volunteers put in.

The sports day is a highlight of the programme, and everyone can participate and expend their excess energy. The various sports are carefully designed and organised so that everyone can choose whether to participate, ensuring that no one is overlooked. Everyone can participate and share in the fun and competition, from healthy games to football matches.

We live in challenging times, where youth are being confronted with all sorts of social ills. Without steadfast role models, it is sometimes impossible for children to grow into full-fledged and happy adults without extra help. The KwaSizabantu Youth Conference is doing incredible work among young people to prepare them to face these challenges and to make a difference in their communities.  Over the years, the youth conference has become a vital catalyst for recruiting individuals into the Kingdom and assisting those with severe problems and addictions. The Concerned Young People of South Africa (CYPSA) programme has since come into existence to deal with social issues such as addiction, child molestation, and human trafficking, to name a few. So far, they've helped over 20,000 young people struggling with various social issues and other challenges, all free of charge.

For more information and to register, please visit www.ksb.org.za.