JERICHOS TOPPLE VENDORS TABLES

Bishop Khanyakwezwe Vilakati had to stand on a bench in order for the congregants to hear him during the opening prayer at the vigil. (Pic: Sibusiso Shange)

LOBAMBA – Members of the Jericho Red Gown Sect under Bishop Khanyakwezwe Vilakati turned over tables where vendors had displayed their wares during the Easter services.

The congregants, who seemed to be in spirits, went over to where the vendors had set up their tables and literally threw their wares to the ground.
This was after the vendors were warned by the church elders not to conduct business closer to where the congregation was worshipping.

This happened at Lobamba National High School during a vigil. Bishop Khanyakwezwe first warned the vendors against selling close to the place of prayer.
However, his warnings fell on deaf ears as the vendors remained there until the congregants finished their opening prayer.

The Jerichos, who were speaking in tongues, turned over the tables and in the process spilling the food that the vendors were selling.
The bishop confirmed the incident, but said he was only aware of only one table. He, however, said the congregants mistakenly touched the table because it was in their way.

Disturb

“This is not a market place but a place of prayer. Move back so that you do not disturb the church,” the bishop warned the vendors.  “Before we came to this place we were congregating at Nokwane and Princess Lonhlanhla requested that we be placed at Lobamba National,” said the bishop.

He said they were forced to walk long distances after the relocation.
When confirming the incident the bishop said; “Yes it happened that some boys who were praying touched the vendor’s table. It overturned and the foodstuff fell onto the ground. She came forward and reported the incident. It was sorted amicably after we explained that it was not done intentionally,” said the bishop.

He said in the future people should remember that Jesus Christ did not allow people to sell, eat or buy in a place of prayer. “We are not against people earning their living but they should respect a place of prayer,” he said.

On another note, the bishop said it had been observed that some members of the church wore gowns with their own designs and fabric. “You will by no means worship without the sashes on your head. If you are not comfortable with the gowns and sashes go to where you got the spirit,” he warned.

He also reminded the congregants that ancestors were very important in the church.
“The Bible says we should not speak vile things about the dead. Remember what was said by Joseph about the bones of the dead. He said they should not be abandoned. Carry on with cleansing ceremonies, though some defy them,” he said.

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