Mathare North church of Christ, Evangelism updates 13th to 19th May 2013.

The days quote:  “Take time with God to rethink your life.  Clear-up the uncertain.  Do not burden others with your problems.  Do not keep turning them over in your mind, for this is surely not the way to solve them.  You release them when you consciously give them over to God and then rest in Him.  Miracles happen only after you come to rest.  As long as you are still in your fleshly stress, believing that you or other people can do something for you, God cannot help you. He is waiting for you to come with your problem.”

Monday 13th May 2013. I thanked God for another wonderful Monday, after having done with CALA learning activities, thereafter I, Brother Jacob and Francis went out for follow-ups and visited five families, encouraged them in their love for God, then went back to the church. Again we visited one of our church members and did redemption study with her husband, prayed for the family, and left to our homes. We thanked God for the day’s grace.

Tuesday 14th May 2013. I thanked God for this day, having done with preparing church hall for learning activities; thereafter as usual we went out for follow-up to six families encouraged them in their faith, and finally we uplifted their various need before God through prayers. We thanked God for the day’s grace.

Wednesday 15th May 2013. I praise God for this day, early in the morning and did follow-up to the family of Christine who were sick last week, and taken to the hospital, I thanked for healing them, I found the two children had gone to the school, only their Mom was around, I talked with her about the good news of Jesus, prayed for her, and headed to the church. Thereafter brothers Francis and Brother Jacob joined me, and we further visited six families, encouraged them in their faith, we thanked God for the grace bestowed in this work.

Thursday 16th May 2013. I thanked God for another day, after having done with church hall preparation for CALA learning activities, we did follow-up to two families, encouraged them in their love for God. Thereafter, I took the Mobile rooter for checking and set-up. I thanked God for his grace, and then went home.

Friday 17th May 2013, I praise God for this day, after having done with all that concerns with CALA earning activities, thereafter I and Brother Francis went out for follow-ups, and visited ten families, did redemption study with six of them who were non church going members. We thanked God for this session, we invited them to the church come Sunday. Glory be to God who is able to keep us safe in Christ.

Saturday 18th May 2012. We thanked God for another week-end of Boys and Girls club. We had a great day with over 2500 children, teaching then the word of God, games and finally feeding them with snacks and juices; it was a blessing to see how these little kids grow in their knowledge of God and in their talents. We thanked God for giving such opportunity to serve him in this manner.

Sunday 19th  May 2013, I thanked God for this gracious Sunday, at around 8.00am, these little children started coming and soon their number grew, immediately their Teacher, Steven Ochieng invited little Mark for a word of prayer, then engaged them into praising God with songs, thereafter taught them how to cram and memorize a number of verses from the Bible. Finally invited little Ndanu for a closing prayer. The attendance was 38.

Second Sunday school, Led by Teacher Pauline, he invited little Lavin for a word of prayer, then engaged them into praises, after that, taught them about how God made Esther to be the Queen as on Esther 2:1.. Following her faithfulness in God. She encouraged the kids that God can do great things in our lives, if we would truly believe in him. The attendance was 62.

Adult’s service: Brother Jacob, was the day’s emcee, he led the church in praising God with spiritual songs from hymn song books, later welcome praise and worship team, who led the church into a worshiping mood. It was a blessing to come before God with such sweet praises!!

Presentations:

• Little Lavin presented a song entitled,” Great is thy faithful Lord unto me”
  
• Sister Caroline presented a song entitled, “Thy love and kindness is better than life”
  
• Brother Charles presented a song entitled, “In my affliction, I come to you oh my Lord!
  
• Brother John presented a song entitled, “We shall sing of his love which shall ever decay” 
  
• Church elder Mothers presented a song entitled, “ I had a call from far to take the good news of Lord Jesus to the lost souls”
  

Lord’s Table: Led by Coach Tony Mauldin, he reminded the church of the woman in the Bible who washed and cleansed Jesus feet with her tears and hair, he pointed out that regardless of what people said about this, the key was that, this woman gave Jesus her best! He narrated another story from the Bible on a master who borrowed two of his servants, one like shillings 500,000 and the other 50,000, and said that, the master fortunately decided to forgive them of their debts, he then asked the church, that who do they think would love the master most, and anonymous answer: was the one who had a big debt! He then liked that with what Jesus did for us, gave out his life to redeem us from our sin, that by per-taking the holy-communion, we express our faith in him, in remembrance of what he did on our behalf at the cross.

Offering Session: Led by brother Edwin Odhiambo, he reminded the church that, it is God who gives us what we heard and that we should give back to his work as on Deut 26:1-2, he further explains that, God sometimes gives us a test to see how much we believe in him as in the case of Abraham and Isaac, Genesis 22:1.

Word of encouragement: Led by brother Steve he talked from the book of 1Samnuel 8:4-22, and said that, we should always go for God’s choice not our own or from men, as the Israelites demanded for a king, instead of letting God be their King, God late told Samuel to let them have the king of their choice, but hesitated not in warning them of the outcome of their choice, that all won’t work well for them, he related this with our today’s life that, if we chose to go with our choice and live out God’s, then things won’t go well with us. The attendance stood to 85 and Kids to 100, grand totals 185 people. May Pease and love from God be with you, in Christ Evangelist James.

Dear friends,
I greet you in Jesus name, I am very glad to report to you what God is doing here, before I go further, let’s share with the quote of the week:

“It is better not to believe than to believe the wrong thing.  Search for God and you will live!  Do his Words, what you hear and read in the Bible. Be obedient to his voice.  Do not always say No!  Obedience is better than sacrifice.  When the time comes, you will not be judged by your words, but by your DEEDS.  Believing without works is dead. GOD always desires to take you out of your valley of doubt and rebellion.  You need to learn to live by HIS grace alone!!

Monday the 6th May 13, I thanked God for this wonderful week; we had a job of preparing church hall for CAL learning activities for another term.

Tuesday 7th May 13, I thank God for this day, as usual I wake up early in the  morning and prepared church hall for Cal school opening day, we thanked God for a good number of students managed to report back to school. Immediately, I, & Bother Jacob went out for follow-ups, visited four families, encouraged them in their love for God, prayed with them together regards their various needs. Finally we thanked God for everything.

Wednesday 8th May 13, I Thanked another great day, having prepared the church hall for CAL learning activities, then I and brother Jacob went out for follow-ups, visited five families, encouraged them in their faith, later thanked God for the day’s grace.

Thursday 9th May 13, I praised God for this day, as usual, woke up early and opened the church hall for CAL learning activities, thereafter took my youngest son, Mauldin to the hospital, for he was suffering from pneumonia, later visited three families and encouraged them in their love for God. I thanked God for his mercies of the day.

Friday 10th May 13, I will never seize to praise the Lord for what he continues to do here, after having done with church hall preparation for CAL learning activities, I went out for follow-ups, and visited another five families, encouraged them in their love for God, lifted their needs before God through in prayers, then I came back to the church for Bible study. I thanked God for the day’s grace, and then went home to have a rest with my family.

Saturday 11th May 13, I thanked God once more for this day, we had a wonderful session of Boys and girls Bible club, we sang, did games and taught them Bible lessons, finally we served them with Juices and Snacks, we thanked God for this destitute kids who find this program as a rescue to their lives, almost over-2,500 do benefit from this program. We thank God for the staff, our supporters who shoulder with us in the mission of changing the lives of the poor children, through education, God’s word and feeding program. Many of these kids also come with medical needs, we are praying that God to make this vision comes true, please remember to lift this need before God. We thanked God for the day’s grace.

SUNDAY 12 MAY 13: On behalf of the church, I thanked God for this wonderful Lord’s day, at around 8am, Kenyan time, these little children were the first to enter the church, they came in groups, soon their number grew, immediately I invited little God will for an opening prayer, and then engaged them into praises, they song sweet songs to the Lord, thereafter I taught them about the importance of generosity as on Luke 6:38… later brother Charles joined me and summarizes with them the session of giving and invited little Eugene for a closing prayer. The first Sunday school attendance stood to 31.

SECOND SUNDAY SCHOOL: We thanked God for this far, the second session led by Brother Elvis, he invited little Nicole for an opening prayer then engaged them into praise song, these little sang sweet songs to the Lord, it was a blessing to hear them, and see how they steadily grow in their knowledge of God. Thereafter, he taught them two memory verses from the book of Proverbs 1:7, and Ephesian 6:1-4. Finally he too engaged them in memorizing these verses, which they did so well. Finally, invited little Kapuchu for a closing prayer. The attendance stood at 89. We had a total of 120 children.

ADULT’S SERVICE: Led by Brother Jacob, he invited Brother Wanjala for an opening prayers, he immediately engaged the church into praise the Lord with spiritual songs form song books, thereafter, welcome praise and worship team, who lead the church into worshiping mood, it was a blessing to come before the Lord with such praises! When this was over, he welcomed those who had different presentations:

Sunday School kids, presented a song entitled “ My God is my friend, he will take me to heaven”
Youths, presented a song entitled “ Sing to the Lord for his mercies endure forever”
Church Mothers {Wamama}, Presented a song entitled “ Trust in the Lord for he cares for you”

Lord’s Table: Led by me, I gave a true story of what we normal feel in our bodies after doing our daily duties, we get tired, sweat, and dirty, when we are back home, the first thing we do is take shower, by doing this we become fresh and clean, I related this with the blood of Jesus which was shed to cleans our sins {Dirtiness} and further stressed that by taking the lord’s communion we are cleansed from all sins as on 1John 1:1-10.

Offering Session: Led by Brother John Wanjala, he talked about what God looks in us when opted to give, and stressed that; we should first give God our hearts, thus the sacrifice that pleases God the most is a broken spirit and a contrite heart, so in our giving, we should give out from our hearts, to enhance our eternal blessings, as in Psalm 51:17 and 1Peter 1:17-18.

Word of encouragement: Led by Coach Tony, and me as his language interpreter. He thanked God for the day, and fluently prayed in Kiswahili language, then recognized “Mother’s day celebration” and asked one of the church elder, Charles to pray for all Mothers, immediately, he started his message with the role of parents to their children, he told the church that, his mother taught him how to love people, and not only through words but, how she used to relate with people. He said that, his Father was a drunkard and each every time when he got drunkard, he used to do bad things. He continued further and said that, what we do before our children can ruin or help their future lives, because children do copy/imitates what they see from their parents.

He stressed that, Christians should always be ready to good things only as in James 1:27, and in addition give God credit and acknowledge him in whatever we do, and that Christians should be a way from self-exaltation and pride. He summarized by saying that, we should be careful with what we do before our kids and neighbors, and every Christian should learn to a good role model to his/her children, and that we should not be like a your rich fool, who put his trust and faith in his possessions only and not in God, as on Luke 12:16, who did not know that, in a second, God may call his soul, and his possessions may be left for some-else, for our lives is too short, it varnishes a way just like a smoke. It was a blessing message from Coach, may God bless him, the church and all those supports this work, we dearly appreciate your efforts in partnering with us in the business of changing lives at a time with love through the word of God. The attendance stood at: Aduts 110 and grand totals were 230 people. I remain yours in his service, Evangelism James.

May the grace of our lord Jesus be with you; first of all I want to thank God for Mathare North Church of Christ & Change a life ministry, without forgetting our potential donors who through love continues to support this work. May God bless you all.

Monday 29th May 13, it was a very busy week of finishing church hall floor renovation, and I got the opportunity to oversee the entire work, it took us six days, even boys and girls Saturday program took place at Mathare North primary school where our old boys used to play games, while the floor dries up. With a very busy schedule, people never seized coming for counseling and prayers, the whole of this week, four people came for Bible study and prayers, and I encouraged them in their faith, counsel & prayed for them, I thanked God for giving this divine opportunity to serve him.

Sunday 5th/6/2013,
{First Sunday school} I thank God for this wonderful day, at around 8am Kenyan time, these little children started coming in groups, and soon their number grew, their teacher, Peter immediately invited little Mark for an opening prayer, then he engaged them into praise songs, afterwards he taught them about the importance of being obedient to God as in the book of Deuteronomy 28:1-15. Finally he invited little Mishael for a closing prayer. The attendance stood up to 36.

Second Sunday school. The second session started at around 11am, led by teacher Ruth, she invited little Carol for an opening prayers, then engaged them into praise songs, they sweetly sang to the Lord, thereafter, taught them about how God deep God’s love on us, by sending his only son Jesus to die for us, in order to redeem us from our sins, as on John 3:16. And finally invited little Tracy for a closing prayer. The attendance stood up to 84.

Adult’s service: Brother Jacob was the day’s emcee, he invited Brother Steve for an opening prayer then courageously led the church into spiritual songs form hymn song books, when these was over, immediately he welcome praise and worship team who led graciously led the church into a very awesome praises!

Presentations:
Then he allowed the presentation session, where little Joan, came first and presented a song entitled, “blessed is the Lord of Israel” followed immediately by Wamama {Church elder mothers} presented a song entitled, “The good news is that, Jesus is my savior”

Lord’s Table: Led by Brother Steve, where he encouraged the church, that by taking the holy-communion, we express our inner most faith in Christ, and that we should be doing this each time we meet for commemoration of what he did on our behalf, as in Mathew 26:26-28.

Offering session: Led by brother George Owuor, he reminded the church that, God loves a cheerful giver and that we should always doing this through our hearts not because you have a lot, because God looks toward our attitude, as in Luke 22:1, 1Corinthian 9:7, 2Cor 8:12. Word of encouragement: Led by Brother Charles, and I helped with translation, he encouraged the church that, God can bring back a lost blessings in our lives,
homes, work and etc. if we truly and diligently believe in God and his only son Jesus Christ, scriptural reference, Jeremiah 15:4,10, 2Kin 6:1 and Mark 10:46. Immediately, the presence of visitors recognized, and given chance for introduction & to say hi. Finally the emcee invited me for a closing prayer. The attendance stood to 105 + {120} = 225.

Lastly I am humbled to report that, my co-evangelist brother Francis, whom I mentor, in the field of evangelism, had a blessed wedding ceremony, this thing we have uplifted before God for many years, and today we praised God that it comes true. I was the emcee of the ceremony and Brother Duncan Irungu from
Eastleigh Church of Christ led the entire session. All went well, we thanked God for everything. Peace to all of you who are in Christ, to him be glory both now and forever! Amen. I remain yours in his service, Evangelist James.

The day’s quote: “You only harvest what you sow.  Your own words can justify or condemn you.  That which is in your heart, you always speak.  Clean your heart from the entire negative, speaking in someone’s back, or pessimism.  Live a life of forgiveness.  Forgive your fellow man from your whole heart.  Do not remind yourself of the old stories.  Stop talking about it.  What God have cleansed, do not call unclean anymore”

Monday 22nd April 2013, it was a wonderful Monday, we thanked God for this day, and great for opening us the doors of feeding program, this has seen many disadvantaged children in this slum, an opportunity of getting a balanced diet meal. At least once a day, this continues through from Monday to Saturday. Thanks for the staff that tirelessly prepare and serve these little kids on a daily basis, thanks too to those who support this program, we are glad to report that, your contribution is changing lives here in this slums, and many hungry and hopeless kids, now have a reason to smile! May God bless, these sweet children, donors, staff and the entire church.

Before this, we held a devotion with the staff, where I encouraged the staff, to be always standing firm, letting nothing move us away from the call of changing lives, and to joyfully give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord, knowing that our labor in the Lord is not in vain. Thereafter, me, Brother Jacob and Francis went out for follow-ups, and visited four families, encouraged them in their love for God, and prayed with them regards their various needs, finally thanked God for the day’s grace.

Tuesday 23rd April 2013, we thanked God for another good day, as usual we started with morning devotion, and Coach Tony was asked to give a word of encouragement, he then without hesitation encouraged the staff from the story of Peter’s miraculous escape from the prison, in Acts 12:1… he reminded the staff that, this happened the time God seemed to be doing much with them, and too related that, with how God has been working mightily in Cal and Mathare Church, he stressed for more prayers and humbles, and to be careful with spirit of pride, and that if we obey God and give him the credit in whatever  we do then, he will richly bless us. Thereafter as feeding program was also on, me, Brother Jacob and Francis went out for follow-ups, we visited nine families prayed for them, and encouraged them in their love for God, finally thanked God for everything.

Wednesday 24th April 2013, we thanked, yet for another blessed day, when all the staffs arrived, immediately held a morning devotion, brother Jacob was selected for a word of encouragement, he encouraged the staff to always love serving these little children of Mathare slums, and great to learn from them, for Jesus said that, the kingdom of God is for such, and that for one to enter that Kingdom, he/she come down as a little child. Thereafter, I, Brother Francis and Jacob went out for follow-ups, and visited four families, encouraged them in their love for God, and prayed for them, we thanked God for his grace in this work.

Thursday 25th April 2014, we praised God for his grace we continue to enjoy in this work, before every things, we held a morning devotion, where brother Francis encouraged the staff to always put their trust in the Lord, not letting temporal trials, temptations, persecutions take us away from God, knowing that God cares for us, and that in every temptations he will provide s away out, he cited a bit on the story of Job’s description of God presence and sovereignty as in Job 23:8-10.While the rest of the staff remained behind in the feeding program, preparing food and serving these sweet little needy children, me, brother Jacob and Francis went out for follow-ups, and visited four families, encouraged them in their faith in Jesus, uplifted their various needs before the Lord, we thanked God for everything in prayers.

Friday 26th April 2014, We thanked for another wonderful weekend, it was a very busy day, with several agendas to be accomplished, we had a very good start with a devotion, Coach Tony, was once again invited for a word of encouragement, he continued with the story of Cornelius and Peter, how God heard Cornelius prayers, and his heart of helping the poor, and consequently Peter’s vision, where God commanded him to get up, kill and eat, and he replied, that nothing impure or unclean has entered his mouth, and then he had another voice from heaven, saying that, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean”

 He related that to the work we are currently doing, by saying that, we should be ready always as Cornelius to help the poor and to pray without seizing for God’s will to be done at all times, in our lives and on this work. Two, to pray that, God may open our inner eyes, so that we may be able to see what he wants us to do, at the right time and place. Immediately, we planned for tomorrow, Saturday Boys and Girl’s Bible club. Thereafter, me, Brother Jacob and Francis, went out for follow-ups, and visited three families, encouraged them in their love for God, and as well prayed for them, finally we thanked God for the day.

Saturday 27th April 2013, We had a wonderful boy’s and girl’s Bible club program, we are humbled to see how far God has brought with this work, today we served over- two thousand three hundred children, thanks to the staffs of Change a life ministry, thanks to Coach Tony, for the pregnant advice on how to get the children learn the Bible in a more convenient way, up to this end, we are glad to report that, each and every child in attendance per material Saturday, has the opportunity to hear the word of God, and this is a great step forward in changing their lives, as per our motto “ CHANGE A LIFE”

Our main challenge, is that, we don’t have enough space to accommodate this big number of children, as the church hall we are currently using, can only accommodate approximately 300 kids, we are praying regards this issue and request your prayers too. Finally Coach Tony appreciated the team for the good work, and reminded them, on areas to be corrected, he then provided Lunch for the staff, mothers, and the youths who were helping us in this job. We thanked God for everything and then dispersed to our respective homes.

Sunday 28th April 2013, we thanked God dearly for honoring us with this job, putting this big number of souls in our watch; it is a privilege and a call from Him, and Him alone! At around 8:30 am, this little sweet children started coming in groups, soon their number grew, and Teacher Okaka, immediately welcome little Leila for a word of an opening prayer, he then engaged them into praising God with songs, when that was done, he did re-cap on the previous lesson on the book of Exodus 14:1…, when that was over, he proceeded with the day’s lesson of Christian morals, and taught them the importance of obeying the parents and God as in the book of Ephesians 6:1-5, then he invited little Agnes for a closing prayer. Their attendance stood to 23.

Second Sunday school session, at around 11am, Kenyan time, another class started, Peter, the day’s teacher, invited little Nicole for an opening prayer, then engaged them in praising God with praise songs, thereafter he taught them that, anyone who dare to commit his dreams to God will succeed in whatever he wants to be in the future, he gave them an example of Joseph’s dreams, as in the book of Genesis 37:1.. It was a blessing to see how thing young ones grow in their knowledge for God. Their attendance stood to 60.

 

Adult’s service: We thanked yet for another session, Brother Francis was the day’s emcee, and he led the church into spiritual song from hymn books, thereafter, welcome praise and worship team who joyfully led the church into worshiping mood, this was immediately followed by a session of presentations:,

• Little Leila from Cal, presented a song entitled the “journey of Israelite from Egypt to Canaan”
  
• Cal youths presented a song entitled “ I am in the race moving on to the Father, no more turning back”
  
• Monica and Joan from Cal education sponsorship program, presented a song entitled “ Jesus’s love is deep, high, wide, long and live”
  
• Team of church mothers, presented a song entitled “ I had a call from far to go out and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ”
  
• Wazee, church elders, presented a song entitled “ Jesus loves me, one time he will take me home {Heaven}
  
• Brother John gave a memory verse from the book of John 14:1-15.
  
• CAL Staff presented a song entitled “ Pray without seizing for good results from God”
  

Lord’s Table: Led by Brother Steve, reminded the church that,  it all about Jesus who did the sacrifice of death to bring us redemption through his blood, and thus  we express our faith in him by sharing the holy-communion, as a sign of remembering him until he comes for the second time. Luke 22:14-15.

Offering: Led by Brother Jacob, he talked about how God fought it out with Pharaoh on behalf of the Israelites, and did many wonders and miracles in the name of expressing his love to them; he reminded the church that, even us, God will still do the same if we willingly do what he commands us, as in Exodus 14:13-15.

Word: Led by Coach Tony, He started by thanking God for the far he brought us with this work, and did re-cap on how God rescued Peter from Prison, simple because he chose to obey him, he continued with a story of 4Lioness which managed to kill a warthog, and in the process of eating, they started scrambling themselves, he said that when this continued, two fat Male Lion heard their noises, they came and went away with the whole meat, leaving the Lioness with nothing!!

He related that in our current life, saying that, Christians should not allow spirit of bitterness, envy, jealousy, pride and all sorts of ill motive divide them, for this could cost them their blessing from God, he encouraged the church that, we should be content with what God has blesses us with, as Paul did note, he continued with story of Jesus telling Apostle Peter to get back their net into the deep sea for a catch, while they stayed over-night fishing, but came with nothing, but Peter said, because you said {Jesus} I will go back, When they did that, they had a big catch. This happened when Peter left to follow Jesus due to persecutions and went back to his former job of fishing. Jesus then asked him three times if he loved him, and commanded him to take care of his flock. He summarizes by saying that, if we love Jesus, we be always ready to do his work. And key: to be contended with what God has blesses us with”. We thanked God this anointed word of God.

Immediately, visitors were welcomed, and church announcements made. Finally the emcee invited me for a closing prayer. We praised and thanked God for everything.The attendance was 83. The grand totals stood at 164 people. We appreciate those who tirelessly support us, and may peace to you all, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an dying love. Yours in his service, Evangelist: James Ooko.

Dear friends,

 Receive our greetings in Christ, I hope this finds well in God’s grace, I glad to report to you what God is continually doing at Mathare slums. Before that, let’s share the day’s quote,

“Thus says the Lord:  Forgive those who owe you and do not constantly think about them.  What you are short of, what was stolen from you and what you miss, you can gain again, by God’s grace.  It is totally up to you how you run your life.  You simply have to allow God to lead you without resistance, to rest in Him, allowing Him to handle it. He will straighten your affairs.” 

Monday 14th April 2013, I thanked God for another wonderful week, through his grace, I was able to visit, three families, encouraged them in their love for God. Later in the evening I held Bible study with the youth residing at Mathare 4a. I praised God for the day’s grace.

Tuesday 15th  April 2013, It was a blessed day, through his might, I visited four families encouraged them in their love for God, later hold redemption study with two CALA Parents, we agreed to meet at the church come Sunday.

Wednesday 16th April 2013, I praise God for this day and too for the opportunity to serve him, I, Jacob and Brother Francis, were able to visit and encouraged six families in the faith in God, we thanked God for the day’s grace in his service.

Thursday 17th April 2013, I thanked God for this wonderful day once more, in the morning; I did follow-ups to two families. Encouraged them in their love for God, and prayed with them regards their various needs before God. In the afternoon, I supervised the church baptistery renovation, “thank you Coach Tony for giving out the money for this job” I praised the name of God for everything.

Friday 18th April 2013, I thanked God for this blessed day, early in the morning, I went to the town to pay and process medical insurance cards for CAL & CALA Staff, later in the evening held redemption study with two new CAL Parents, and we agreed to meet at the church this Sunday.

Saturday 20th April 2013, I thanked God for this good week-end, it was boys and girls club, here the little children are taught the word of God, games, songs and finally served with sandwiches and drinks, the program went on well, with the newly introduced procedure on how to carry-out the entire activities, full report may be obtained in our website under Janet’s blog, www.changealifeministry.org

Sunday 21st April 2013, It was a very cool weather, I thanked God for this day, at around 8:45am, little children started coming to the Sunday school, sooner their number grew, and immediately their teacher Eunice, invited little Joy for an opening prayer, then engaged them in praise songs, it was a blessing to hear their sweet voices raised in praising God for what he has done and all. Thereafter she taught them about, God’ command to Israelites of consecrating their firstborn, as in the book of Exodus 13: She then invited little Otieno for a closing prayer. Their attendance stood to 20.

Second Sunday school session, As their number continues to grow, the second teacher, Ruth took charge, invited little Ann for a word of prayer, thereafter engaged them into praise songs, immediately when they were done, she taught them that, Christians should not do things out of selfish ambitions, or vain conceit, but in humanity and in love, as in Phil 2:3, he finally invites little Antony for a closing prayer. The attendance stood to 50.

Adult’s service, Brother Jacob was the day’s emcee, he welcome me for an opening prayer, and proceeded in leading the entire church to praise songs from hymn books, when this was done, he continued and invited praise and worship team, This was immediately followed by an awe-inspiring time of worship from the choir.


He then welcome anyone who had a presentation, One of the Mothers, Margie presented a song entitled, God has put in store things that the eyes has not seen, ear has not heard, things known not by any  human kind, the eternal life”


Church Mothers [ Wamama] presented a song entitled Give us faith as you did to Job, so that we may walk with you always like Noah”

Change a life staff presented a song entitled. “God is coming do you know”?

Brother Charles and Lawrence presented a song entitled. “Am glad if Jesus leads me”

Lord’s Table, led by Brother Steve, he reminded the church that Jesus suffered on our behalf to redeem us from the bondage of sin and curse, and that we should be always taking holy-communion to express our faith and gratitude in him for the glory of God, as in the book of Luke 22: 38-51. For this is no remedy for sin only but the blood of Jesus.

Offering, led by brother Dino from Kisumu, he gave a story of a certain missionary who frequently used to give out 20/= to a beggar on his way to the church, and that one day he happened to give him only 5/=, when this man realized that, he has been given only 5/=, he started complaining to the missionary, he relates this into today’s life, saying that, many of us are fond of complaining when God does not do as per their will, he continues saying that what we saw, is what will reap, as in Galatians 6:7, that if we saw hatred, jealously and the like, in-turn we will reap the same, and we saw good deeds then we will reap good things from God and men. He concluded with story of crippled beggar healed by Peter and John on their way to the Temple, Acts 3:1..

Word of encouragement, led by Brother Paul Fabian, and I as his language interpreter, he gave a story of an old priest who served the time Christianity had a lot of opposition, and when he was approached to forsake his faith in Christ, he replied that, for over 86years he had served Chris, he has seen wrong doing in him, from this story, he talked about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, that by atoning sacrifice Christ’s death, we are now able to have eternal life, and power to face this natural life challenges, trials, temptations, and all an promising circumstances of life.

He added that, we are called to join Jesus in the business of the Kingdom, not just being a normal Christian; we should be in a position to identify our call and gifts, and hence use them to edify the work of God, irrespective of the many challenges, persecutions, siting that, Jesus Christ death and resurrection is our hope and victory over all opposing powers of Satan, he supported his message with the following scriptures: John 19:26, Acts 4:19, 7:4. 1Tim 1:1, Hebrews 13:12, 1Cor 15:1, 2Cor 4:1 Rom 7:13, 18-19.

All was a blessing, immediately, visitors’ presence was recognized, and given time to introduce themselves, soon they have done the church anonymously welcome the three visited who visited us. Finally the emcee invited me for a closing prayer. The attendance stood to 88 + Children 70 = 158. We thanked God for this far, and appreciate you all for your support and prayers towards this work. I remain your brother in Him, Evangelist James.

Dear friends,

I am very glad to report to you what the Lord continues to at Mathare slums and it my pleasure that you will enjoy reading the works of the almighty father, welcome:

Monday 8th April 2013, as usual, having done with the preparing church hall for Cala learning activities, I, Brothers Jacob and Francis went out and did follow-ups to five families encouraged them in their love for God, we finally thanked God for the day’s grace.

Tuesday 9th April 2013, I thanked God once more for this wonderful day after having done all regards Cala learning activities, immediately we went out for follow-ups and encouraged four more families, and encouraged them in their faith, and prayed with them towards their various needs, we glorified God for his grace bestowed on this job.

Wednesday 10 April 2013, I thanked God too for this beautiful day, having done with all that is required for Cala learning act ivies, we proceeded out for follow-ups, and visited five more families, encouraged them in their love for God, and later in the evening, did redemption study with one new member, who gladly welcome the gospel, and we invited her to the church come Sunday.

Thursday 11 April 2013, I glorified God’s name for another blessed day, after having done with Cala learning activities, we went out again for follow-ups, and visited five families, encouraged them in their love for God, then we simply thank God for his love and care put on this job.

Friday 12th April 2013, I thanked God for another beautiful weekend; it was a closing day for Cala, and we had to get up a bit early to prepare the necessary program regards this great occasion, after having done all this, later in the evening did redemption study with one more new comer. We praised God for the mercies.

Saturday 13th April 2013, I thanked God for this wonderful Saturday. We appreciate God for the mighty growth in children ministry, basically known as boys and girls club, here these little kids are taught the ways of God, games, songs, and we finally serve them with snacks and sandwiches, today we had over 2,300 kids in attendance.

Sunday 14th April 2013, it was another blessed Sunday with a bit of rainy and cold weather, but irrespective of these, little children who not wait to come for Sunday school fellowship. At around 8:45am Kenyan time their number grew, and immediately Teacher Peter invited the little Joy for a word of an opening prayer, soon engaged them in praising God with praises songs, when this had been done, he taught them about the pass-over as in the book of exodus 12:26-50, he finally invited little Godwill for a closing prayer. The attendance stood up to 21 Kids.

Looking forward to another time of strengthening and exhortation, the members of Mathare church came for this beautiful Sunday morning service, eager and hungry for the life transforming message that would prepare them for the week ahead.  The service started with Brother Francis leading the congregation in a vibrant prayer session for the day’s service.

This was immediately followed by an awe-inspiring time of worship from the spiritual songs from hymn book. The emcee welcomes praise and worship team, who led the church into a worship mood.

 Thereafter a segment of presentation was up next,

 1. Little Milka presented a song entitled, “Glory be to God”

2. Little Tony Mauldin presented a song entitled;Jesus interceded on our behalf at the Garden of Gethsemane”

3. Church mothers, [Wamama], presented a song entitled, “There is an open gate for all to heaven, that gate is Jesus Christ”

4. Brother Charles and Lawrence presented a song entitled, “Jesus will come for those who are faithful”

5. Change a life staff presented a song entitled,“You are Lord of creation and Lord of my life”

 6. Finally little Joan presented a song entitled“Jesus you are my firm foundation of life”

The second Sunday school: Led by Beatty and Shekinah, they invited little Catherine for an opening prayer, thereafter engaged the kids into praising God with songs, immediately, Teacher Beatty, taught them about the birth of Isaac as in the book of Genesis 21:1-7, it was a blessing to see how these little sweet kids grow in their knowledge for God, their attendance stood to 78 kids

Lord’s Table: Led by Brother Paul form Mombasa, he reminded the church that it is all about Jesus, who died to save us from sin, and thus God has greatly demonstrated his love on us by sending his only son not to condemn us but to redeem us from our sinful nature, as in John 3:17-18 and by taking the holy-communion we express our faith in him.

Offering Session: Led by brother Phabian, he cited at offering as one of the five element of worship, he gave the story about building the Temple according to the book of Kings where people gave out more than enough, until King David said that, it was enough, he stressed that God needs our heart more than what we give, and that if we are willing to give, with an aim of supporting God’s work, helping the needy, sending out preachers to go out to proclaim the good news to the world, so that the world may come into know as Lord and savior.

Word of encouragement: Led by Brother Tony Mauldin, I did language interpretation for him, he gracefully mounted the pulpit, and stated that God is working in Mathare at a greater heights, and it has been evident even in the Bible, that whenever God works wonders, is when the opposing spirits arises, like in the days of the Apostle in the book of Acts 5:38-39, where Paul’s Teacher named Gamaliel, warned those who were opposing the Gospel preached by Peter and other Apostles, saying that, if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail, but if it is from God, no one will be able to stop it, and correspondently those opposing it, will only find themselves fighting against God. As with Philip and the Simon the sorcerer in the book of Act 8:9:13, 5:1.

He explained further that the spirit of God is really working in Mathare church, that has led to a remarkable growth in Cal Saturday program from hundreds to over 2,300 kids in attendance per each Saturday, he gave an example that, God is mightily in this program, and many parents are directly benefiting, through sponsorships and feeding program, and their kids has the opportunity to be taught about the ways of God. Which essential element toward the child’s growth.

He encouraged the church to discern where the spirit of God works and join the force in bringing change to the community and the neighborhood, that God wants us to be fishers of men, he inspired the church by requesting each person to turn to his neighbor and say that, if God truly works in Mathare, let us join him in service, people joyfully followed the suite. It was one of the anointed sermon from Coach, the church got inspired with a spirit of discerning where God’s works and consequently joining him in the service. I was a blessed sermon ever-preached, God bless Tony, the church and those who support this work in what-ever measure, we dearly appreciate your support and prayers.

Immediately the presences of visitors was recognized and welcome to greet the church, least but last, those with prayer requests presented and brother Steven lifted all prayer requests to God, and finally closed with a word of prayer. The attendance stood up to 80, the grand totals was 179. I remain yours in his service, Evangelist James
God is good all the times.

Dear friends,

I believe that the Lord would have us continue on a regular basis to pray for those precious ones who no longer go to church, or who are not yet saved. Once a month, or more if you would like, we could set aside time to specifically pray for these precious men women and children who mean so much to Jesus. We need to dig in until He has taken that ground back, are your feet dirty yet!! Digging in with you!

I rejoice in the lord to report to you what God has been doing here at Mathare slums, I thank God for my co-workers, brother Jacob and Francis, who have been tirelessly serving alongside with me.

Monday 1st April 2013, I thanked God too for another wonderful day, following Supreme Court ruling on presidential election petition, tensions were reported in many parts of the country, so we could not go out for follow-ups.

Tuesday 2nd .April.13, I thanked God for this day, as usual having prepared the church hall for Cala learning activities, after taking our breakfast, we went out for follow-ups, and visited, four families, encouraged them in their love for God, thereafter  did bible study with those who turned up.

Wednesday 3rd April 13, I thanked God for this blessed day, after having done with church hall for Cala learning preparation, then went out for follow-ups, and visited four families, encouraged them in their love for God, prayed and uplifted their needs to God. Thereafter had a welcoming session for Coach Tony Mauldin who arrived in Kenya from USA, today in the morning, we thanked God for his journey mercies, Coach Tony brought learning materials and Lap-tops for Cala donated by our friends from America, who partner with us in this work, we then dispersed to our homes after the refreshments.

Thursday 4th April 13, I thanked God once more for this opportunity, having done with church hall preparation for Cala learning activities, and breakfast, we went out for follow-ups, and visited six families, encouraged them in their faith, prayed for one of them who was sick, in the afternoon we did redemption study to two new persons, we glorified the name of God for the day’s grace.

Friday 5th April 13, I praise God for another wonderful day, having done with preparing church hall for Cala learning activities and had our breakfast, we went for follow-ups, visited four families, encouraged them in their love for God, later we came back to the church and held meeting regard Saturday boys and girls bible club together with Coach Tony, he appreciated the team for the good work they are doing, he further encouraged the team, to continue with the same spirit of serving God. We thanked God for the day’s grace.

Saturday 6th April 13, I thanked God for this wonderful weekend, following the growth we now see in the Saturday program, so I had to join the team in serving these sweet little children, in the program, the kids are taught Bible lessons, games, songs and finally served with sandwiches, it was a blessing to see how these young ones grow in their love for God. We thanked God for his grace of the day.

 Sunday 7th April 13, Sunday school part one, we thanked God for another good Sunday, at exactly 8.00am little children started coming in groups, soon their number grew, and Teacher Peter, invited little Lucy for a word of prayer, then he engaged them in praise songs, he taught them about how Jesus’s heart went out to the hungry, and hence miraculously provided food for the five-thousand people as in the book of Mark 6:30-44. The attendance was 25.

Sunday school part two, Started at around 11.00 am, with Teacher Elvis, he invited little Newton for a word of prayer, thereafter engaged them into praises, after that did a recap on memory verses, and taught them another memory verse from the book of Acts 4:12, {“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved”] The attendance was 40.

Adult’s Service: Brother Jacob was the day’s emcee; he invited Brother Charles for a word of prayer, and then led the church to praising God with spiritual songs from hymn song books. This was wonderfully done. The church being in that mood, he immediately welcomed praise and worship team, who mightily led the church to a worshiping mood, it was a blessing to come before God with praises!

Presentations:

Little Leila, Catherine and Marion from Cal, presented a song entitled, Nyumbani kwetu Ni pazuri [Kiswahili language], meaning “our heavenly home is good”.

Church Mothers [Wamama] presented a song entitled, “without love you are nothing” Kama Mimi sina upendo, Mimi Ni kitu bure” [Kiswahili].

Brother Charles and Lawrence presented a song in Kiswahili, “Namdhania Yesu mwokozi nafanya dhambi ninazo penda” [I am assuming Jesus Christ and continuing in sin.

Change a life ministry staff, presented a song entitled, Because he lives, I can face tomorrow”

Lord’s Table, led by brother Steven, he reminded the church that, Caiaphas the high priest prophesized that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation, and not only for this nation but for the whole world. To unite them as one family. This is why the religious plotted his to kill him, so he died as the scripture says to save us. As indicated in the book of Hebrews Chapter 2:14, and 1Corinthians 11: 23.

Offering session, led by me, I talked about the ten leprosy people that Jesus healed, only one remembered to come back and thanked Jesus for the healing, the amazing part of this story is that, this man was a Samaritan, who by then were not associating with Jews, Jesus then told him, “Your faith has made you well, as in the book of Luke 17:11-19: Lesson from this passage, 1. We should always remember to thank, and appreciate God for what he continues to do in our lives each day, by supporting his work through love, both spiritually and materially.

Word of encouragement: Led by Coach Tony, he preached about the importance of obeying God’s command, as in the book of Luke 5:1-11, he continued saying that, Jesus walked near the Lake of Gennesaret, he saw at the water edge two boats, and enter into the one that belongs to Simon Peter, and taught people, after finishing, he asked peter to cast their net into the water for a catch, but peter answered, Lord we’ ve worked hard all the night and caught nothing, but because of you say, I will let down the nets, he again gave out a story about a greedy rich man, who formed a fishing organization, and convinced members to elect him as their leader, he said, this man mismanaged their funds, more-over he never got down to the work of fishing, and to add he was very jealous with those who could do the job of fishing, lesson from this passage, 1. We should do what God commands us to do, not our own will, 2. We must trust God for a break through whenever things are not moving in the right direction,3. God wants us to be the light of the world, and as well fishers of men, as Peter did, he left everything and followed Jesus. It was a powerful message which touched the entire church.

Soon the presence of visitors was recognized, and they had a time to introduce themselves to the church, then welcomed to our fellowship.  Coach Tony invited to greet the church and to pass kind regards from our American friends. The attendance stood at 75. The grand totals stood up to 140. Finally emcee invited Brother Daniel Nduti for a closing prayer. We thanked God yet again for the day’s grace.

On behalf of Mathare North church, I say thank you for those who support us in whatever measure, above all we request your prayers over this work, that God to keep us moving irrespective the challenges. I remain yours in Christ service,

Evangelist James.

Dear friends,
We thank God for another week, God has been so good on us, this time, he answered our prayers and granted a peaceful election, though with court issues, but God has shown us through this tough times. Irrespective of these, I am glad to report to you to what God has been doing here.

Monday 25th March 2013, I thanked God for this wonderful day, after having done with preparing church hall for Cala learning activities, me, brothers, Jacob, Francis and Paul from Soweto Church of Christ, Mombasa, went out for fellow-ups, visited, encouraged and prayed with six families, thereafter back to the church and held redemption study with two new comers, we praise God for the grace of the day.

Tuesday 26th /3/13, I thanked God too for this day, after getting done with preparing church hall for Cala learning activities, the four of us went out for follow-ups, we visited and encouraged seven families in their love for God, later came up to the church and escorted brother Paul to bus station, for he was going back to Mombasa, we praise and glorified God for the day’s mercy in his service.

Wednesday 27th /3/13, I thanked God for another blessed day, after preparing the church hall for Cala learning activities, thereafter me, brothers Jacob and Francis visited six families, encouraged them in their love for God, later back to the church and held Bible study with a number of people who turned up.

Thursday 28th /3/13, I thanked God for this opportunity to serve him, after get done with Cala learning preparations, thereafter, me, brothers, Jacob & Francis went out for follow-ups, we visited five families encouraged them in their love for God, then back to the church and held redemption study with two more new parents, we praise God for the day’s grace bestowed on this work.

Friday 29th /3/13, I praised God for this day, after getting done with church hall preparation for Cala learning activities, we went out for follow-ups to seven more people, encouraged them in their love for God, then back to the church, to plan for Saturday boys and girls club program, as we wait, a historic presidential election ruling by Kenya’s supreme court on Saturday, tension is up and we don’t know what may happen, we pray that all goes well.

Saturday 30th /3/13, I thanked God for this wonderful weekend, very early I opened the church hall for Cal Saturday program, as the country had tension regards to the high court presidential petition ruling, kids came in-large number as with them, they don’t know and not concern about the current political situation, we had a brief session with them, and at exactly one pm, Kenyan time, we dispersed them.

Later in the evening, the verdict was out, Uhuru Kenyatta was confirmed by the court to be the fourth president, soon after that, some areas were reported to have tensions, violence, with the police throwing tear gas, to those who believed that election was not free and fair. This went through Sunday to Monday evening.

Sunday 31st: Due to the above fact, we could not able to have normal Sunday service owing the reactions after the verdict. All in all we thanked God that there was no much physical violence compared to that of 2007/08 post-election violence. Thank you too for your prayers and support; I remain yours in his service, Evangelist James.

To all friends in Christ, both at home and abroad, who are loved by God and called to be saints, grace and peace to you from God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. I rejoice in the Lord to report what the Lord continues to do here.

Monday 18th March 2013, first I thank God through Jesus Christ for giving both of us the opportunity to serve him. As usual, me and brother Francis woke early and prepared the church hall for Cala learning activities, having our breakfast, we then proceeded to Kayole, a thirty minute drive, and did follow-up to two families, encouraged them in their love for God, then back to the church and held redemption study with one Cal parent, we thanked God for everything then dispersed for our homes.

Tuesday 19th March 2013, I thanked God too for this day too, after having done with the preparation of Cala learning activities, me and brothers Jacob plus Francis, went out for follow-ups, we visited and encouraged five families in their love for God, later move Eastleigh to pray for Mama Janet who was sick, we thanked God for the day’s grace.

Wednesday 20th March 2013, I thanked God too for this day, we had a rainy and cold weather, so having done with Cala learning preparations, and we only managed to visit and encouraged three families in their love for God, and finally blessed the name of God for the day’s grace.

Thursday 21st March 2013, I thanked God once more for this day, having done all that is needed for Cala learning activities, me, Jacob and Francis went out for follow-ups, we visited and encouraged them in their love for God, later in the evening did redemption study to one more person, and agreed with him to meet at the church on Sunday.

Friday 22nd March 2013, I thanked God for this day, having done with Cala, we moved out for follow-ups, visited, and encouraged five families in their love for Christ, later held redemption study to one new member, who invited us to extend the study with her husband too next week on Wednesday at 2.00pm Kenyan time. We thanked God the day’s grace.

Saturday 22nd March 2013,I thank God for this wonderful weekend, this day, I had to go out alone for my brothers Jacob and Francis got caught up in Cal Saturday program, through God’s grace I was able to visit four families, encouraged them in their love for God, and agreed to meet at the church on Sunday.

Sunday 23rd March 2013,

Sunday school 1, God has been so good on us, and today at around 8am Kenya time, a good number of children had were already in, teacher Rodger, invited little Lucy for a word of prayer, then engaged them into chorus praises, and then taught them about the story of the rich fool as in the book of Luke 12:13-21, finally invited little David for a word of prayer.

Sunday school 2, We thanked God for another blessed Sunday, at around 11am these sweet little children started entering in groups, soon their numbers grew, and teacher Pauline invited little Emmy for a word of prayer, then she engaged them into praising God with praise songs, after that, taught them about how God delivered Israelites from Egypt as in the book of Exodus 14:10-18. Finally invited little Razik for a word of prayers:

Adults Service: Brother Peter Okoth was the days’ emcee; he invited Brother Charles for a word of prayers, and then led the church into praising God with spiritual songs from hymn books. This was immediately followed by an awe-inspiring time of praise and worship from the church choir.

Presentations:

1. Mama Clarice presented a song entitled, “Wonderful love of Jesus”

2. Little Emmy, Catherine, Junior and Setline from CAL, presented a song entitled, “ Rejoice in the Lord always”

3. Brothers Charles and Lawrence presented a song entitled, “ Jesus will always fight on our behalf”

4. Finally Change a life staff presented a song entitled, What should I pay for the love and grace of Jesus upon me”

Lord’s Table, Led by Brother Francis Otieno, he talked about how deep God loved us to an extent of offering his one and only son to save us from the bondage of sin through his death, thus we should rejoice and appreciate for this kind of divine love, Isa 12:2-3, 1Thess 5:16-21, and Mark 14:22-25.

Offering: Led by Brother Edwin Odhiambo, he encouraged the church that God loves a cheerful giver, who faithfully gives from the heart what God has blessed him/her with, but that God is not pleased with unfaithful giver, as in the book of Genesis 4:3-6.

Word of Encouragement: Led by Brother Paul Ochieng from Soweto church of Christ Mombasa, Pastor gracefully mounted the stage, and continued in the overwhelming time of worship, bringing the congregation to a spiritual high. After rounding off the worship session with a prayer of thanksgiving, “The Word of God is our victory; the Word of God is our source; the Word of God is what produces faith in us!” Continuing with these enlightening words, Paul shared on the topic he started a week before – ‘Living by the Word’. He taught that the Word of God is spirit substance that can be fed on to produce spiritual growth and maturity. He explained that as the natural food we eat becomes a part of our body, so does the word of God become a part of our spirits, and it ministers faith to us as we imbibe it through hearing and meditation. He buttressed this truth from Romans 10:17; and stressed the need of worshiping in truth and in spirit, and thus the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, and teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live a self-controlled, upright and godly life. He continues saying that, when this happens, then people will see Christ in us, as in Titus 2:11, and 1John 1:9. Attendance stood to 153.

The sermon ended with great shouts of joy in the Holy Ghost as the brethren were emboldened and empowered through the words they had received. Shortly after, this was immediately followed by the recognition of those who came to church for the first time as they were warmly welcomed.

The emcee then invited me, and I led the congregation in a session closing prayers. Prompting the congregation to pray for our country Kenya, I urged everyone to intercede for the soul of the Nation and to insist that only the will of God concerning her will prevail. The prayer session continued with supplications made for the security, economic and political status of the nation.  We thanked God for the blessing we are experiencing bestowed on this work; I remain your brother in His service, Evangelist James.

God is good all the times.

Dear Friends,

I continue to thank God for the peace that prevails in the country during and after last general election, I am glad to report what God has done here through the previous week.

Monday 11th March 2013, I thanked God for this day, I and Brother Francis Otieno woke up very early in the morning, opened the church hall for Cala learning activities, after taking our breakfast, we headed for follow-ups, visited five families, encouraged them in their faith, and prayed for them.

Tuesday 12th  March 2013, we thanked God for another wonderful day, as usual we opened the church hall for Cala learning activities, thereafter went out for follow-ups, visited four families encouraged them in their love for God, then prayed for one of them who was sick.

Wednesday 13th March 2013, we thanked God for another day, after opening the church hall for Cala learning activities, we were able to three six families, encouraged them in their love for God, thereafter, did redemption study to three people, and invited them to the church.

Thursday 14th March 2013, we will never seize to praise and God for his wonderful working power, after opening the church hall for Cala learning activities, we did follow-ups to five families, encouraged them in their faith in God, later in the evening did redemption study to one more person and agreed with him to meet at the church on Sunday.

Friday 15th March 2013, I thank God for this day too, through his might me, and brother and Francis were able to prepare the church hall for Cala learning activities, thereafter we did follow-ups to three Cal parents, encouraged them in their love for God, and later brother Jacob joined us, and we did redemption study with another two Cal parents. We agreed to meet with them at the church on Sunday.

Saturday 16th March 2013, I glorify the name of God further for this wonderful weekend, following the increasing numbers of boys and girls, director of CAL, invited me to help them, I did that until 3.00pm Kenyan time, later I held Bible study with a number of people, I thanked God for everything, and then dispersed to our homes.

Sunday

Sunday school 1

I thank God for another Sunday, at around 8:00am, little children started coming in groups, in joyful mood, sooner their number grew, and the day’s teacher, Steven Ochieng, a member of boys club, he invited little Razik for a word of prayer, then engaged them into praise songs, thereafter taught them the importance of respecting and obeying God, as in Eccl.12:1, Prov.24:21, Deut. 30:2, finally little Joy closed with a word of prayer.

Sunday school 2

We thanked God for this growth, at around 11am Kenyan time, a number of children came, Teacher Emily, invited little Lucy for prayers, then she engaged them into praise songs, late taught them about the burning bush as in the book of Exodus 3:1, finally welcome little Garrison for a closing prayer.

Adult’s service

Brother Jacob was the day’s emcee, he invited brother Charles for a word of prayer, then led the church into praise and spiritual songs from hymn books, thereafter welcome praise and worship team, who gladly led praise and worship songs, it was a blessing to come before God with praises!

Presentations


Brother John Wanjala presented a song entitled “Undying love of Jesus Christ”
Little, Leila, Ndanu and Sharon presented a song entitled Jesus loves you don’t cry”
Brother Francis Otieno led the Lord’s table, he taught that sinner eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence, Proverbs 4:17, but the righteous eats bread which symbolizes the body of Christ and drinks the wine, that symbolizes the blood of Jesus, which brings eternal life to those who partake of it, as on John 6:53-54, 1Corinthians 11:26.

Brother Paul led the offering, he taught about Hanna’s prayers, where she said that his heart rejoices in the Lord, and narrated that, rejoices because God answered her prayers and gave her a baby-boy after being barren for years, and later she went back to thank God for delivering her. As in 1Sam 2:1... And 1:10, 20…

I gave the word of encouragement from the book of Numbers 21:1-9 on the effects of murmuring and talking against God and his servants, and eventually God’s forgiving heart towards his people who chose to repent of their sins, in response of people confession of sin, God directed Moses to make an image of a snake and put it on a pole, so that everyone who had been bitten could look at it and live, I continued stressing that, just as Moses lifted the snake in the desert, so Jesus must be lifted up that, everyone who is a victim of sin, demons, curses, evil spirits, and eternal death may be delivered and have eternal life, as in John 3:14-15. The attendance stood up to 161. We thanked God for the whole week’s grace in prayer, and then dispersed to our respective homes.

On behalf of the church, I appreciate you all for your support and prayers. May you be blessed; I remain yours in his service, Brother James.

God is good all the times.