It took under a day for more than 3,000 tickets to be booked for the Youth On Fire Gospel Bash, which was held on Friday night at Ebenezer International Church in Algoa Park.
Pastor Jonathan Rubein was the main guest as praise and worship music filled the venue.
Ebenezer senior pastor Brenton Goldman said the youth of the northern areas was hungry for the word of God.
“Events like this are to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
“It’s not about a church. It’s about precious souls.
“Imagine these 3,000 children going out in the Bay and spread the gospel.
“There will be a huge turnaround in the city.
“There are children from more than 100 denominations packed together,” he said of the event.
“The point is to empower.
“If one leaves the church on a Sunday morning and there are people at Spar or sitting on their stoeps or walking in the streets, then you realise there is a lot of work to be done.
“This is the first of many such events.
“I believe that Jonathan will be a catalyst for Christ in the city.”
Rubein spoke the scourge of drugs, among other topics.
“It sometimes starts with something popular with young people, called the okkapipe,” Rubein said.
“This, many times, leads to hard drugs and before you know you are possessed with evil spirits.
“The mistake we as human beings make is that we cry out to the wrong people. We must take all our worries to the Lord.
“The worst thing that can happen is when parents give up on their children.
“There is always hope because God never gives up on us.
“There is a bright future for the youth of SA.
“The addict is still a human being. Treat them as such.
“They are still special. Even though they may not smell nice. Embrace them. Love them.”
Ebenezer founder and visionary Neville Goldman said when it was amazing when one saw young people becoming hungry for God.
“God will bless the city by the visit of Pastor Rubein.
“Only good things are in store for the bay and I am excited about what will manifest after tonight [Friday].”
The Herald
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