‘Plea for Africa’ by Revd John Knox Bokwe

Give a thought to Africa

‘Neath the burning sun

They are hosts of weary hearts

Waiting to be won

Many lives have passed away

And in many homes

There are voices crying out

To the living God

Tell the love of Jesus

By the hills and waters

God bless Africa

And her sons and daughters

Breathe a prayer for Africa

God the father’s love

Can reach down and bless all hearts

From his heav’n above

And when lips are moved by Grace

They so sweetly sing

Pray for peace in Africa

From the loving God

‘Plea for Africa’ by Revd John Knox Bokwe is an invitation to all of us. When faced with the daily challenges and busy schedules, we can still do something by offering a prayer on behalf of our continent and country.

This year, Corpus Christi fell on Thursday 16 June. When two significant commemoration days coincide, it may be challenging to choose which to celebrate. The feast of Corpus Christi is a celebration of the gift of the Eucharist. This feast allows us a significant interpretation of Corpus Christi, which offers a fundamental challenge for the community of Christ, that the goal of human society is unity and not segregation. As a school community, we are not immune to the social issues in our country. May we give thanks for our blessings and petition God for the suffering and uncertainty in our country.

REVD RAKGADI KHOBO
CHAPLAIN