{"id":86827,"date":"2026-04-17T09:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/samaritans-purse-supports-sunday-school-growth"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:24:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:24:20","slug":"samaritans-purse-supports-sunday-school-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/samaritans-purse-supports-sunday-school-growth","title":{"rendered":"SAMARITAN\u2019S PURSE SUPPORTS SUNDAY SCHOOL GROWTH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>Sunday school children from various ministries across Eswatini have received age-appropriate gifts and learning materials from Samaritan\u2019s Purse, in an initiative aimed at strengthening spiritual development.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The programme reached churches across all four regions, including High Praise Assemblies International Mbabane Branch, with carefully prepared packages tailored for different age groups.<\/p>\n<p>Children aged 2\u20134, 5\u20139, and 10\u201314 each received gifts suited to their developmental needs, ensuring that every child benefits meaningfully from the initiative.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the gifts, teachers were equipped with a structured 12-week Sunday school syllabus sourced internationally. The material is designed to support consistent teaching focused on faith, discipline, and moral values.<\/p>\n<p>Hhohho Team Coordinator, Apostle Fakudze, said the initiative plays a key role in nurturing children from an early age.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Christmas gifts are meant to spread the Word of God and guide Sunday school children to walk in His ways,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers and caregivers have welcomed the programme, highlighting its role in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where children feel encouraged and valued.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative also reflects strong collaboration among ministries, as churches work together to positively shape the lives of young people across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers confirmed that the 12-week programme will be implemented nationwide, helping to build a solid spiritual foundation for the next generation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eswatini<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. Sunday school children from various ministries across Eswatini have received age-appropriate gifts and learning materials from Samaritan\u2019s Purse, in an initiative aimed at strengthening spiritual development. The programme reached churches across all four regions, including High Praise Assemblies International Mbabane Branch, with carefully prepared packages tailored for different age groups. 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