The programme, the reflections, and the pacing all pointed in that direction, making the midnight prayer the anchor around which the whole night rested. The concert was held on Saturday at Gaborone Technical College and hosted by Soul Redeemers Gospel Choir. Upon the prayer time, the choir noted that the year had not started well for them; they had faced challenges earlier on and were now in a better place. That simple acknowledgement set the mood for the night. It grounded the event in honesty and framed the gathering as a form of thanksgiving. Six choirs shaped the programme: Maatla GC, Dineo Tsa Tumelo GC, Ditsala Moreneng GC, Lentswe la Baitshepi GC, Baineetseng ho Jehova GC and Maungo a Moya Community GC. Each of them delivered a stellar performance. Every group brought its own sound, tone and creative style, adding variety without disrupting the overall intention of the event. Their uniqueness came through in their arrangements, the energy of their harmonies and the way they approached their sets on stage. The structure of the concert was simple and steady.
Choirs rotated smoothly, keeping transitions short. Spoken interludes were limited and focused mainly on Soul Redeemers’ reflections about healing and the improvements they had experienced as the year progressed. The organisers avoided long speeches, choosing instead to let the music and the prayer moment speak for the theme. The key turning point arrived at exactly 00:00. Candles were lifted throughout the hall, and the room shifted into quiet prayer. The moment unfolded without elaborate direction. Attendees prayed in their own manner, standing or sitting, and the stillness lasted several minutes. This was the emotional centre of the night, a collective pause held together by the shared understanding of what the choir had expressed earlier about their year. Once the prayer ended, the programme continued with the same calm structure. Choirs returned to deliver their remaining pieces, and the audience remained fully engaged even as the hour grew late. People joined in familiar songs, kept their attention on the stage, and responded respectfully to each group’s final offering. As an event, Well in My Soul maintained a consistent focus. The aim was not elaborate production or vocal showmanship. The emphasis stayed on gratitude, healing and communal participation.
