The Bible Society of South Africa in Limpopo strengthened their relationship with churches at an event held at the True Worship Christian Church Midoroni in the Kutama area on Sunday.

The historic event attracted about 2 000 people, some of whom came from as far afield as Musina and Mutale.

The Bible Society’s liaison officer, Rev Norman Ligege, indicated that the society is making an impact in the lives of many individuals within different communities when they donate Bibles. He further revealed that their helping, warm arm also reaches those who are incarcerated in prisons.

“We have budgeted R760 000 for inmates, so that we can supply Bibles for free,” Ligege said. "They need to read the Word of God to change their wrongful thinking and minds. They might get to know God and what God wants of them."

Chief Vele Kutama assured the gathering that the traditional council will not be supplying approval letters for any new liquor businesses in the area. He said more crimes are committed or even caused by people who walk drunk at night. “Kutama will have more churches than bottle stores,” said Vho-Kutama.

Vhembe District Municipality's acting executive mayor, Cllr Rapson Rambuwani, said it was imperative for the government to strengthen its relations with organisations that promote morality in society. “We also take this opportunity to urge the community members who don’t have ID books to apply for new ones, so that they can also excise their democratic right to vote during next year's general elections,” said Rambuwani.

Apostle Alpheus Mudau of True Worship Christian Centre expressed his appreciation towards the efforts made by different churches to unify the churches. “We are truly humbled to be hosting so many churches and their leaders. This is a step forward in building the church of Christ,” said Mudau.

The Bible Society's Rev Feli Mokoena requested the churches to make financial contributions towards the society's project of providing a Bible to every household.