On Saturday morning, 13 March 2010, 120 Confirmands of the Kimberley area began arriving at Diskobolos Military Base. They were accompanied by Bishop Bhana, as well as their rectors and district leaders.

Bishop Bhana with some of the Confirmands

After arrival and registration they were divided into groups, played games, and did an obstacle course at the sports field. After lunch the Confirmands had a short choir practice, led by one from among their own ranks.

The groups then rotated to various presenters who stressed that the confirmation vow had three components, namely: commitment, surrender and responsibility, and that these could be measured by the level of sincerity, honesty, openness, respect and trust in their relationship with the triune God.

The service on Sunday, which was attended by the parents as well, was conducted by Bishop Bhana who read a textword taken from John 15:14: “You are my friends if you do whatever I command you.”

After the service the Confirmands had a sort of treasure hunt in which they discovered that they already have treasures within their various talents and gifts.

Thereafter the groups shouted a war-cry and motto by which they can pursue their lives.

After lunch they reluctantly left for home.