After weeks of preparation, Sisterhood South Africa presented its first official pledges to Sisterhood on 11th April.
Twenty young women have been selected to become the first pledges to Sisterhood in South Africa. Dressed in beautiful evening gowns and escorted along a red carpet, they were officially acknowledged at a gala event at the Oppenheimer Gold Room in Gold Reef City on Sunday, 11th April 2010.
The pledges to Sisterhood were presented with certificates recognising the effort they had put in to tasks they were given during Rush Month. The purpose was to honour those who presented themselves as women of God by living as a positive example at home, at work and in the Church, not only accepting corrections but also making changes to their character and their life style.
Mrs Marcia Pires introduced the aims of the Sisterhood and the significance of the occasion during her speech.
“When the Sisterhood was formed in December 2009 by Ms Cristiane Cardoso and Ms Evelyn Higginbotham, they saw how young ladies spoilt their lives and were easily influenced by what they watched on television. The Sisterhood was intended for young women, aged between 15 to 30 years, married or single, to learn how to be women of dignity who were God-fearing. So many things happen in the world today including teenage pregnancy and young women engaging in sex before marriage, resulting in many destroying their lives.
This project was introduced in many countries to help young women not only in their spiritual lives but also to teach them how take care of themselves. This will showcase young women who can be an example of a new and better life for all young women,” said Mrs Pires.
The pledges to Sisterhood were called up individually to be presented with a bracelet of Sisterhood and a certificate testifying to their pledge status. A slide show reflected all they had done which enabled them to qualify for this honour.
“It was a night not to be forgotten by the first 20 pledges to Sisterhood in South Africa. There is however still a chance for the second group to qualify during Rush Month in August. Ladies, prepare yourselves,” said Mrs Pires.
