Vol 5/008 OCT—DEC 2008 ISSUE.
Kanuka
Kinango Na ejok. - For a better Kinango.
The
Kinango News letter.
The Glorious Awakening.
The
Day of the African Child
The day of the African Child in
Kinango Parish was celebrated with great splendour as seen in the picture
above. The message was loud and clear, give us our Educational rights!
Education for the marginalized children. What does the bible say about
children? “I write to you dear children because your sins have been forgiven
on account of His name”. 1 John 2:12. On
the account of His name they claim their rights too “From the lips of children
and infants you have ordained praise.” Mathew 21:16c More stories page 16.
By
The Rev
Kennedy O. Ofundi
The Glorious awakening
is published by the Vicars’ Desk Every three months P.o. Box 59 Kinango.
EDITOR’S
NOTE.
Following this apostasy 3
years ago, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s select commission, chaired by
Archbishop Eames, issued its report entitled the Windsor Report. The
Windsor report tried to offer solutions to the big question:
“How can the Anglican
Communion hold itself together, in the light of Robinson’s apostasy and
consecration as a gay bishop, and the House of Bishops of the Episcopal church
of Canada’s motion, legalizing same sex marriages?”
The Windsor report had a central weakness in that it did not
adequately address the major theological issues at the heart of the current
crisis threatening the church. Nowhere did the Windsor report condemn sections
of the Episcopal church of USA and Canada (ECUSA) for unsound biblical theology
in the area of human sexuality. The primate of Nigeria, the most Rev. Peter
Akinola described the Windsor report as patronizing, disappointing in deed and
compromising of biblical standards
Consequently, while The
Glorious Awakening mourns that the Windsor report has been outstandingly
weak! We are so impressed by the action
our African Bishops have taken towards the crisis. As you know the Bishops
boycotted the Lambeth conference, which takes place every ten years, and opted
for Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), held in Israel recently, to
discuss the way forward.
Nigeria’s primate and
leader of the 77million conservative communion, described GAFCON as the last
chance to find a way to restore order in the communion. Elsewhere in San
Francisco, the state of California legalized same sex marriages, opening its
doors to gay and lesbian couples, a move challenging other states that define
marriage as being between a man and woman.
(See separate story.)
Octogenarians Del and
Phyllis Lyon took their vows in San Francisco’s ornate city hall, an occasion
presided by over by mayor Gavin Newson, who was quoted as saying that
California was leading a trend that would sweep the World!
During the CAPA
conference several years ago, in Lagos Nigeria, one of the recommendations that
came out was related to theological instruction.
Theological education
should be contextualized and be made authentically African to answer the
questions Africans are asking. If our students study in the west, they will be
equipped to answer the questions the westerners are asking. How will this help us? It will be largely irrelevant.
Whatever is said or done,
gay and same sex unions are a biblical abomination which the church needs to
address severely
The
Rev. Kennedy Ofundi
E d i
t o r.
PARISH NEWS
“OPEN DOORS MINISTRY”
PREACHES THE GOSPEL IN KINANGO
The Open Doors Ministry,
based in Nairobi, visited Kinango in July equipped with the Gospel of Jesus
Christ for all the Kinango Christians.
‘How then, can they call
on one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom
they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written how beautiful
are the feet of those who bring good news?” (Rom 10:14ff) was the message for
the occasion.
The Open Doors’ Ministry
team, led by their project coordinator Mr. Keith Daniel, distributed
over 1000 Bibles for adults and children in Swahili and English languages.
They also donated
Children’s Bibles stories and 15 bicycles for the Kinango pastors, to ease
their pastoral movement; what a great occasion it was!
Speaking during this
grand occasion, Mr. Daniel encouraged the Kinango pastors to be bold in the
preaching of the Gospel. He said some pastors don’t like to be associated with
the remote areas like Kinango, where people live in dire poverty of the Gospel
and other basic needs. Some don’t even know that a place like Kinango, Kwale
exists in this universe, yet they live in Kenya. Mr. Daniel reiterated that
there is the greatest need for partnership in missions, between families as
well as with individuals.
He challenged pastors,
who had gathered at RTU Church, Matimboni, not to sell the bibles, for these
are given freely and are not meant for sale. He also called upon the Kinango
pastors not to accumulate bibles, in their own shelves, when there are many
people who need bibles.
The Open Doors Ministries
also supports Christians who are being persecuted because of their faith,
especially in predominantly Muslim areas, such as Digo and Durumaland, in the
coastal region of Kenya. Other activities done, door to door, are support for
theological training to evangelize Muslims, Sunday school education and the
approach to holistic ministry.
Question
Time
The project coordinator
of Open Door Ministries, Mr. Keith Daniel, responds to questions during an
interview with the editorial staff of the Glorious Awakening when Open
Doors distributed over 1000 plus Bibles and 15 Bicycles for the Kinango
Christians recently
Huge
Gospel library for Kinango Christians
Cartons containing the
new bibles for Kinango Christians brought by the Open Doors Ministry, fully
packed boxes awaiting distribution.
Conglomeration
of Bicycles for Kinango Pastors.
This conglomeration of
bicycles was donated by Open Door Ministries for Kinango Pastors, to the Glory
of God. What a blessing it was! We are proud to be associated with you dear
brothers.
The
beautiful 4 wheels which brought the good news to Kinango.
This KBA 247Y was such a
rare sight in Kinango. Its occupants were Mr. Keith Daniel and his team of
friends. Small as it is, it made a big impact on all the people of Kinango
because of the Good News of the service it brought. As it is written “how beautiful
are the feet of those who bring in the Good News
Operation
(Good News) - Habari Njema
The project coordinator
of Open Door Ministries, Keith Daniel, led an operation code-named “Good News”,
(Habari Njema) in Kinango’s remote district.
Their aim is to ensure
that every Kinango Christian has a bible. Pastor Kilonzo of AIC is seen lifting
up a heap of Bibles for his flock during the operation Good News exercise.
Other Christians are waiting for their turns.
KINANGO -
LAND AND CLIMATE
The geographical area of
Kinango runs roughly North to South, parallel to the Coastal strip.
Inland the Coastal plain
paves the way to the Shimba Hills which stand at an altitude of 300-600m above
sea level. Beyond these hills, the land drops steadily and steeply to a plateau
plane called Nyika.
The climate here is hot
and humid all year round – a coastal equatorial climate dictated by the ocean
currents and the monsoon trade winds. Kinango has two seasons only, like other
places in lower latitudes. Winter is cold and wet, while summer season is hot
and dry. The temperature varies a great deal from season to season. In winter
for example the mean annual temperature is 18-22oc, while in summer
the temperatures rise to 28o-30oc, an average for the
coast and the hills, yet the coastal towns have a constant daytime temperature
of 32oc.
The long rains, called ‘Mwaka’
meaning “annual rainfall” begin in March/April and are brought by the SE
monsoon winds. The short rains called ‘Vuli’ begin late August and are
heaviest in October/November and are brought by the onshore trade monsoons.
To this end we can say
the Kinango rainfall graph is the kind we geographically refer to as a double
maxima’ that is a station with two rainfall patterns.
Rainfall
Graph for Kinango.
Kinango has a double
maxima rainfall pattern
Faunas
Goats, sheep and cows
provide mutton and beef for the local population.
The Duruma are pastoral
people who keep the humpbacked Zebu species of cows. The rich pastures of
Vigurungani, Samburu and Kilimangodo have made these regions famous for their
cattle.
The humpbacked Zebu
is the breed of cows found here. They provide beef and are also used for
ploughing and as beasts of burden.
There are also donkeys
which are used as beasts of burden. They have been used as ‘people carriers’
from very early times.
Many wild animals inhabit
Kinango! This ecosystem provides a natural habitat for African Elephant,
Hyenas, Duiker, Bushbuck, Suni, Civet Cats, Genet Cats and Bush Babies. There
are also Baboons and Monkeys.
Birds
A range of habitats, from
semitropical equatorial to near desert, makes Kinango rich in bird life. As
well as all the indigenous species many migrant birds pass through in spring
and autumn on their migratory journey
from Asia and southern Europe and back again. The bible mentions in Gen. 1:2ff
“many birds”. Kinango certainly has its
share! We are not always able to clearly identify all these birds; those we
know are the Eagles, Sparrows, Egrets, Herons, Doves, Pigeons, Quail, Crane,
Ibis and the Crow. These are just the
broad classifications and there are many different species within these
classes.
Herbs
and Plants
The contrasts in climate
and variation in altitude and terrain, result in an unusual variety of African
wild plants and flowers. Some are not found anywhere else in the world.
Herbs and spices have
always been treasured, some for their medicinal use, while others for the
flavor they add to rather a dull diet. Amongst the common herbs are Black
Night Shade botanically called Salonum Nigrum, (Munavu), Gy
Nandra (sa gaa), Pig Weed /Amaranth (muchicha) Black Jack,
Garlic, Hyssop and Mustard.
There are over 100
different species of thistle world wide and some of these Thistle bushes
grow in Kinango: The Bible uses over 20 words for ‘Thistle’.
Trees
The most common trees of
the dry area is the Acacia; Acacia was used by the Israelites to build
the Ark of the Covenant and parts of the Tabernacle.
Land
use
Demonstration
of farming skills in Kinango.
After careful analysis
and study of the weather and climate of Kinango, the Kinango vicar decided to
give a demonstration of farming skills for the Kinango Christians.
Pictures 1, 2, 3 & 4
illustrate the stages and development of the corn crop.
In picture 1: The vicar
weeding the crop, Picture 2: Corn crop tussling and undergoing pollination. Picture 3: Corn crop is ready for harvesting.
Picture 4: Vicar’s family admiring and shelling the crop, before enjoying the
fruit of their labour.
The cultural operations
involved ploughing, sowing, weeding, harvesting, shelling and packing. In what
ways can the life of a Christian be compared to the corn crop?
The Bible says; “There is
a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven.. . . . A
time to plant and a time to uproot’’.Ecl.3.1/2
“Give us today our daily bread” Mark 6:11
“give us each day our daily bread”. Luke 11:3
“In the name of Jesus
Christ we command you to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not
live according to the teaching you receive from us. We were not idle when we
were with you nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it.
On the contrary, we
worked, night and day, laboring and toiling, so that we would not be a burden
to any one of you. We did this not because we do not have the right to such
help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow. For even when
we were with you, we gave you this rule, if a man will not work, he shall
not eat. We hear some among you are idle. They are not busy, they are
busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle
down and earn the bread they eat. And as for you brothers, never tire of doing
what is right” 2nd Thess. 3:6-12
“He who does not provide
for his family is worse than a nonbeliever”
The Vicar of Kinango Parish borrowed a handful of
seedlings from kind Christians. Behold a hundred plants were growing from every
magic seed!
SPORTS
NEWS
Bishop Kalu Primary
School takes part in District Athletic Championships, as Mazeras High win in
District Soccer Games.
“Do you know that in a
race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get
a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
. ..ff” (1 Cor. 9:24ff)
Bishop Kalu Primary
School took part in the recently concluded Christian Athletic Championship in
Kinango parish, during a turbulent sporting season, but did not win. Even so,
it was an incredible achievement!
Once again it is my
responsibility here, at The Glorious Awakening’s sports desk, to honor
our sports boys and girls whom, in my opinion, were outstanding, though it is
difficult to name them all.
This year’s edition of
the primary district games championship embraced two disciplines only, these
being track and field events.
Amongst the schools which
took part in this competition were, Amani, Bang’a, St. Lukes, St. Joseph’s
Kinango and Bishop Kalu Primary.
The track and field
events provided their usual spice and flavor. Amani Primary dominated the
middle and long distance races, whereas Kinango, Bang’a and St. Joseph’s stole
the show in the sprints.
A standard 7 Amani
primary boy, Chirudi, shocked the whole field when he finished first in the
10,000m event. This was a very impressive performance for an upcoming athlete.
Two Bishop Kalu girls
gave their school a convincing start when they finished 3rd & 4th
in the 5km walk before bowing out in the later part of the race. Congratulations Bishop Kalu for the sporting
spirit you exhibited during the tournament.
Elsewhere, Mazeras High
became our District Secondary school soccer champions, after humiliating
Mwavumbo High 4-3 on the spot kicks after a barren draw during normal and extra
time. Mazeras are our heroes of the year! The home team, Kinango, were bundled
out of the tournament in the Semi finals 1-0 by Mwavumbo, despite having played
an outstanding game.
Winning or losing, he who
does not accept defeat gracefully is never a good sportsman. Those defeated
today may be the winners of tomorrow!
Remember what the apostle
Paul said in 1st Corinthians, chapter nine, verse twenty four “Do
you know that in race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?” Run
in a such a way as to get the prize!
Preparing
to start the march
Kinango team, Yellow
Eagles, in action preparing to face their opponents during a recent secondary
schools’ ball games, championship held in Kinango Parish.
Kinango lost to Mwavumbo
0-1 in the semi finals, despite playing an outstanding game. Good luck guys
next time.
They pose for a ground
photo before the match
STORY
TIME
Stories
to remember:
The Boy With a Great
Name
A long time ago in the
land of Gilead, East of Jordan, immediately after the death of Solomon, a baby
boy was born.
We are not told about his
parents, not even their names. I suppose they must have been a very nice
couple, because they christened the little one Elijah. Elijah in Hebrew means “my
God is Jehovah”
In their home, not far
from Jerusalem, the Holy City, Elijah’s parents heard bad tales of idol worship
in the Holy City, started by Solomon’s concubines, during his reign. Elijah’s
parents therefore dedicated their little one to God so that he would grow up as
a great man of truth and righteousness.
Whatever false worship
was going on in Jerusalem, the parents of this young man ensured that nothing
would stop them from worshiping the true Jehovah, God of Abraham, Isaac
and Jacob.
This boy with a great
name grew up at a time when people took sides between the God of Heaven and the
heathen gods and goddesses.
As Elijah mixed with
other boys of his age, he heard them say “we worship Baal”, others “Ashtoreth
is our God” and yet others went to Moloch’s temple.
Things were so bad and
ugly, as you can see.
But still Elijah’s
response was, “my God is Jehovah.”His name was part and parcel of him.
His friends disregarded
him and called him names; “old fashioned” and “outdated”!
However God’s favour was
upon him! This was the boy Jehovah would use to make his revelation known to
all men on earth.
You too can be a man of a
great name! You can make a difference by taking a tough stand just as Elijah
did! “My God is Jehovah”! Whatever the
circumstances are that prevail in your life.
(1 Kings 17 ff)
To be continued in the
next issue.
Bible
Study
Alleluia! Praise be to
Christ our Saviour. Each time the Lord reveals to us something new. Hello bible
study students. It’s our pleasure here, at the Glorious Awakening’s bible
study hour to lead you, dear readers, to greater heights of spiritual
nourishment, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, our teacher, guide and
comforter.
This time round we are
privileged to bring you something about the office of Holy Matrimony!
The rubric at the start
of the Holy Matrimony service says, at the day and time appointed for the
wedding service, that the persons, who want to be married, are to come to the
church, with their witnesses. (Modern Services Prayer Book Pg. 145)
Q. Teacher
you’ve mentioned the word ‘rubric’ what exactly do you mean by this?
A. Throughout the Book of
Common Prayer, you find certain instructions and guidelines both to the
minister and the congregation in fine print, these directions and guidelines
are called ‘rubrics’. ‘Rubrics’ in Latin
language means ‘Red’.
Q. Why are they so
called?
The first liturgy was originally
written in Latin, and to make these instructions and guidelines more
conspicuous, they were printed in red letters.
Q. All marriages are
performed by either a clergyman of the church or by a civil magistrate or
registrar. Why is it so?
A. Let it be addressed
here clearly, so that you may all know, that marriage is a sacred and divine
estate which should be solemnized in accordance with accepted civil and/or
religious rites and customs.
Q. Where does the
rubric instruct us that a marriage is to take place?
A. In a church or other
appropriate place.
Q. Why is the church
preferred by many?
A. Because the church is
the house of God, and vows taken before His chancel and altar have a sense of
sacredness that no other place can offer! Lastly, a service performed in the
sanctuary of a church, has a deeper and longer lasting impact on the mind of
those getting
Q. The rubric tells us
that the bride should be on the left and the groom to be on the right why is it
so? (Pg. 355 Book of Common Prayer)
“For
the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of church, His body,
of which he is the Saviour”. (Eph: 5:23)
Secondly
the right is a regarded as a position of honour! Since the family as a social unit, should
have a head, the church recognizes the husband as the head of the family.
Q.
Why does the priest interview the bride and groom before they exchange their
rings?
(Modern
Services Book Pg. 146)
In
order for them to declare their minds, and to ascertain their intention of
contracting a truly sacred Christian Holy Matrimony.
Q.
What does the clause “forsaking all others, be faithful to each other as long
as you both shall live” imply?
A. It decries any consideration
of divorce, fornication, adultery, polygamy etc.
Q.
The rubric directs the minister to receive the woman from the hand of her
parents or relatives. Explain precisely why is it so?
A. This is so because the priest
is just acting as God’s representative or ambassador, when a man takes his wife
he receives her as from the hand of God the father, symbolized by the earthly
parents.
Q. What does the phrase “for better for worse” mean? (Modern
Services Book Pg. 147)
A. This
implies that the bride and bridegroom recognize Holy Matrimony as a solemn
contract, not to be broken, simply because it may be discovered that things are
not working out, to either the pleasure or displeasure of either party.
Q.
The rubric on (page 358 of the Prayer Book) mentions the word “troth”. What
does this mean?
A. An
ancient English word – ‘treowth’ meaning ‘truth’.
Q.
Explain why the ring is placed on the 4th finger of the left hand
and its significance?
A. The
ring is a visible token of the covenant or promise. The ring is made from jewels
or precious metals signifying the care with which the vows should be kept
i.e. looking after something that is precious.
It is circular in shape, an emblem of eternity and endurance.
It is
placed on the 4th finger of the left hand because it is the least
used finger, sanctifying matrimony as special.
Q.
Who ordained the Holy estate of matrimony?
God
himself! Read Gen 1:28:18—24.
Nzimbi Mourns Nzano
The
primate of ACK, His Grace the Most Rev. Benjamin Nzimbi, presided over the
burial of The Rt. Rev Crispas Nzano (OGW) who passed on to glory after a short
illness.
Speaking
during the funeral service, the Archbishop of Kenya, described the late Nzano
as a dedicated soldier of Christ and a friend.
The
church has indeed lost a faithful soldier at a time when we need him most.
The
burial was in St. Mark’s church, Sagala, Taita Taveta diocese.
Those
present during the service were bishops and clergy, members of the provincial
administration and the Minister for Special
Programmes, Naomi Shaban,
His grace the Arch
Bishop of Kenya the Most Rev. Benjamin Nzimbi mourned Bishop Nzano’s passing on
to Glory during Pentecost this year. Bishop Nzano was buried in Sagala
Taita District.
STUDENTS NEWS.
Bishop
Kalu Primary takes one of its own to TTC (Teacher Training College), as student
unrest is reported in many of our schools.
More of our own Kinango students get admission to local universities and
tertiary colleges; a moment of mixed fortunes.
What a successful year for Bishop Kalu Primary!
It is a
year during which the school witnessed one of its pioneer pupils admitted to
Kamwenje TTC. What an excellent thing!
Faith
Munga, an alumni pupil of Bishop Kalu Primary, hailing from Chonyi village,
completed her KCSE in Kinango Secondary and obtained a mean grade of C+. She
successfully did the TTC intake interview and was offered a chance as a teacher
trainee. Faith submitted her testimonials to the parish vicar for special
blessings. This is a great honour and an example for all girls to emulate.
Elsewhere
student unrest and misdemeanor was yet again reported in our schools during the
better part of June
Most
students boycotted the mock exams claiming that they were too hard; students
claimed that some compulsory disciplines, like sciences, should be made
optional so that they can be allowed to specialize, instead of being overloaded
with irrelevant disciplines. Students also expressed their grievances by saying
it is disheartening to work hard and excel in areas of study relevant to one’s
ambitions only to be dragged back by other learning disciplines. Students also
complained of an overloaded system of education lacking time to rest. They have
to wake up at 4.00am and be in class till 12.midnight.
There
is something wrong somewhere, with our system of learning, which must be
squarely addressed to meet the needs of our learning students.
As
students’ unrest continued to bite in high schools, there was also something to
celebrate, as Kinango admitted 7 undergraduates to government universities and
middle class colleges. The highest number ever! Surely Kinango is on the rise!
5 of
the undergraduates are: Fabsch (Moi University main campus), Benard (Maseno)
Josiah, (KEMU) Faith (Kamwenje TTC), Abigael (Moi Chepkoilel Campus) plus 2
others, names not available.
It is a
moment of glorious excitement for this category of up-coming genii.
Remember
the Glorious Awakening always wishes you the best.
“The
rod for correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his
mother”. The best of luck to you all!
Archdeaconry Women’s Conference held in Kinango
A
three day women’s conference was held in Emmanuel, Kinango Parish, during the
14th week in Pentecost.
The
three day grand occasion 22nd to 24th of August was long
overdue. It was officially opened by the Kinango Parish vicar with a
Eucharistic service in the evening.
Women
of all walks of life, who travelled from different parts of Kwale archdeaconry,
converged to Kinango to hear the good news of our salvation. All the parishes
within the archdeaconry were well represented.
These
were St. Paul’s Ukunda, St. Stephen’s Jadini, St. Philip’s Likoni, St Mathias
Shimba Hills Lungalunga and the hosts, Emmanuel Kinango.
Over
100 women turned up for the conference whose theme was “A Woman of
Prayer”.
The
women were also taught about food and nutrition, HIV/AIDS, wife and husband
relationships, hygiene, sex education and drug use among others.
The
occasion was also attended by the mother’s union chaplain, Rev. Emmanuel Nzaka
and his wife Prisca.
We were a bit
disappointed by the poor turn up of the clergy within the archdeaconry though
we received an apology from the Ven. Dr Bryson Samboja and the mother’s union
coordinator Carolyn Masaku. Carolyn had a sick girl who was admitted to Mombasa
hospital. Pole sana mama. “Thank you very much” to all the women. God bless
you!
Following proceedings
Participants
of the three day Kinango women’s conference follow proceedings keenly during
the grand occasion. Over 100 women from all over Kwale archdeaconry took part.
Jane Baya, from Msambweni gave a moving lecture on “Women and HIV/AIDS”.
The day Kinango was decked out in blue.
I
wonder why Kinango is blue? I wonder why the sky is blue? Blue, the colour of the sky and the firmament of
the heavens. Participants of the three day grand occasion pose in a group
photograph. The vicar is also decked in blue! What a blue day it was! “Behold
he comes on the clouds descending”. (Hymn 41)
Giving Instructions.
A
facilitator from St. Stephen’s, Jadini, takes the participants through a topic
entitled “A Balanced Diet” during the three day conference in Kinango.
Who Is This Person?
Her
name is Naomi Chania. Naomi in biblical language means “pleasant”! Surely she
is pleasant! Mrs. Naomi is the Kwale archdeaconry women’s chairlady. She is the
organizer of this great conference. Two weeks before the conference she lost
her mother through death. Despite that, she made a difference by bringing the
good news to Kinango.
The Glorious
Awakening prays for you, pleasant woman of God.
“God has seen you, the people of Samburu” – Bishop Dena.
The
Provincial Secretary of the A.C.K., the Rt. Rev. Laurence Dena, helped raise
130,439 Kshs in aid of A.C.K Samburu church recently. Giving a brief message from 1 Peter
5:5-11:
The Archdeacon’s visit.
The
Venerable Dr. Bryson Samboja is the achdeacon for Kwale archdeaconry.
Dr.
Ven. Samboja made a rare pastoral visit to Kinango parish during the 7th
week in Pentecost and inspected the parish development projects. He preached
from St. Luke 18:18-30. Dr. Bryson is a missionary among the Digo people and
the director of the Global Teams, Pwani. He was in a company of his wife
Deborah.
Operation “Leta nuru” Bring light.
Councilor
Mohamed Tumbo, centre, the electoral coordinator, Kwale, Kinango and Msambweni,
Mr. Chibwara left, backed by the Kinango Parish vicar led an operation,
code-named “Leta Nuru”. “I am the light of the world” John (8:12)
to raise funds to install electricity in Kinango church. 60,000 Kshs was raised
towards this.
The
area MP gave 10,000 Kshs while Mr. Chibwara gave 5000 to the Glory of God.
Below Matano Mwasa the chief engineer of the operation installs the florescent
tubes in readiness for the women’s conference.
Many
hands make light work
Kinango
women exhibited Christian unity, by building a kitchen structure for their
vicar. Believe me the house was completed within a couple of hours.
This is
a good symbol of Christian unity that Paul is speaking of in Eph. 4. Bravo!
GFS fever grips Kinango
The
fever called GFS has taken a grip in Kinango. More than 120 girls have
joined the movement so far, during a GFS day in May, organized by the
vicar’s wife, Kinango and GFS officials, from the diocesan headquarters, paid
us a surprise visit.
Peer Education
The Pwani
CCS was instrumental in providing first hand information on HIV/AIDS and by
training and equipping young people with modern skills in relation to AIDS.
This happened throughout 2008.
The
rate of HIV/AIDS prevalence in Kinango Parish has since dropped by 65%, all
because of the effort of APHIA II.
The
Rev. Dawa, far right, and Eliza were at the forefront throughout 2008. We were
also privileged to host the PCCS director, John Magenge, in the course of the
year.
The
Day of the African Child
The day of the African
child was well celebrated in Kinango Parish during early Pentecost.
The climax of the occasion was at
Kinango Secondary School. Three hundred pupils from all over the district took
part during this auspicious occasion.
The occasion was attended
by senior educational officials and the DC for Kinango, Mr. Okello.
The guest speakers were
Dorcas Popo from Mariakani children’s home and Salim from Rock of Ages Academy.
The day of the African
child was made a UN day for the child by the O.A.U in 1991 to advocate for
children’s rights and to fight against child trafficking, child labour and
slavery.
In 1976 thousands of
black school children protested against the inferior quality of their education
in South Africa.
Hundreds of them were
shot dead and more than 1100 people were also killed in the protest.
This day is therefore
kept in honour of these brave little ones.
The two guest speakers of
the day, Dorcas Popo and Salim took the opportunity to make the rights of
children known to the world.
Speaking during the
occasion the two children said:
“Children have the right for
education, the right to be protected, to participate in national development, a
right to be listened to and the right to survive”
Due to this, The Glorious
Awakening is proposing for the establishment of a modern demonstrational
grammar school in Kinango
The
Proposed “Jingle Bells Grammar School”, Kinango.
We at the Glorious
Awakening’s desk, yet again believe we have been called to serve the church
of Christ here in Kinango, through holistic ministry, by equipping the children
with basic skills and knowledge required for the fast changing industrialized
world.
The early missionaries
emphasized farming, health and education. We have already demonstrated farming
skills the way you readers have seen elsewhere in this issue of Glorious
Awakening.
We are now tackling
education!
Most children, of school age, live in
dire poverty as the level of illiteracy continues to bite in this 21st
century. The few schools operating here in Kinango lack the basic facilities
and equipment required for children’s education.
A fact finding mission, organized by
the Glorious Awakening, helped expose child abuse and early childhood
marriages and the hardships that under privileged children are suffering here in
Kinango. What can be done to help them?
We believe if donors are given the
opportunity to donate resources such as iron sheets, building blocks, cash,
desks etc that, under the management of the Glorious Awakening team, the
work needed to improve the lives of the underprivileged children will be
accomplished.
The
Goals and the Objectives of the “Jingle Bells Grammar School”.
1. To provide for
the development of knowledge, skills and the right attitudes that enhance
acquisition of morals that help children grow up in a self disciplined, self
reliant, responsible way so that they become accepted and integrated members of
society.
2. To provide and
promote opportunities for the growth and development of individual talents and
personalities, thus helping individuals exploit their potential interests and
abilities which are vital aspects of development in character building.
3. To promote
nationalism and national integration. Children here in Kinango belong to
different ethnic societies, races and religious groups. They must therefore
learn to co-exist and interact as one.
The Jingle Bells, therefore, will help the young
people to acquire this sense of nationhood by eradicating conflicts and by
upholding positive attitudes of mutual respect which enables co-existence, in
the spirit of togetherness, promoting peace and harmony in order to contribute
to the building of the nation.
5. To provide learners with the necessary
skills and the attitude required, for industrial development, thus building up
a stable economy, following the 8-4-4 system of education.
Kindly
support us or call 0727-898119 or come in person.
“Well done good and
faithful servant”.
On
Pastoral tour
The Bishop of
Mombasa the Rt. Rev. Julius Kalu is being taken round St. Michael’s church by
the Kwale Arch Deacon Dr. Bryson recently. The Bishop was on Pastoral visit to
Kinango and Kwale Parishes. Bishop Kalu presided over a funds drive in aid of
St. Michael where over Kshs. 400,000/= was raised to the Glory of God. A
detailed coverage of the Bishop’s visit to Kinango will be out in our January
issue.
“Consider the
Ravens, they do not sow or reap, they have no store room or barn, yet God feeds
them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!”
Luke 12:24
SIGN
LANGUAGE
Reaching
the Deaf with the Gospel through sign language
KINANGO
BIRDS
SHARING
GOD’S WORD IN KINANGO.
Through
The Glorious Awakening; Eph: 5:13 How shall they
go? Romans. 10:15 We here at The Glorious Awakening’s desk,
believe that we are called to serve the church of Christ here in Kinango
by equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and raising
future church leaders for the fast growing church. The unreached
communities, here in Kinango, live in dire poverty. Illiteracy is High. Superstition and witchcraft are rampant.
The few churches operating in the area lack the necessary resources and
trained leadership required for ministry. Recent research shows that the church
outreach teams concentrate on the towns as opposed to the rural villages like
Kinango where most people dwell.
A fact finding mission organized recently by The Glorious
Awakening, helped expose the church leadership to what God is doing to
the un reached communities here in Kinango.
The greatest need is for
partnerships in Missions, between families as well as individuals. We
believe that if Christian families, institutions and individuals are given an
opportunity to pool their resources the task among the unreached groups, here
in Kinango, will be accomplished sooner rather than later. A more practical way
recommended by The Glorious Awakening is to give Christian
families, institutions and individuals an opportunity to commit cash or
material things as the Lord enables.
How your gift will be utilized?
• Provide a Bible for families / church
• Train and support church evangelists.
• Support church leadership and those working to train children.
How to take part:
Deposit your cash / cheques at:
Stanbic Bank, Nkuruma Road
Acc. No 0121245596201 or
Call us on 0727-898119 to pick your gift
The Glorious Awakening: 0727-898119
“Well done, good and faithful servant”
P.O. Box 59 Kinango
0727-898119.
annieomusugu@yahoo.com.
THE REV:
PATRICK WOJA—An Appeal For Kidney Transplant
The Rev. Patrick
Woja pictured is a priest in the ACK Makupa Parish. Woja was diagnosed with
kidney Failure two years ago. Both his kidneys are not functioning well making
it difficult for him when passing urine. He has often been in and out of the
hospital for quite
sometime. Doctors who attended to Woja recommended Dialysis twice a week
for him in order to keep him going at a coast of 19,000/= Dialysis is
the cleansing of foreign particles from the blood especially for patients
with Kidney related problems. This is a
very expensive thing to do and needs a lot of money. This has affected The Rev.
Woja’s life and Ministry at St. Luke’s Makupa Parish. Woja therefore needs a
transplant of his two kidneys in order to lead a normal life like
anyone of us. We are therefore
appealing to all our readers every where, well wishers and donors to come to
the rescue of this servant of God. Kshs 500,000 is needed towards this
to be performed in India.
Apart from material help,
he needs our prayers too beloved readers! He also needs a donation of the two
kidneys. It is time to watch and pray till something happens!
Money/Cheques can
be channeled to the A.C.K Bishop of Mombasa The Rt. Rev. Julius Kalu call
him on 0722-415511 or The Rev. Patrick Woja 0727-851800
A church that survived the test of time
Emmanuel Church Kinango
Following the death of the Apostle John, the last survivor of Jesus’
apostles, it became evident that the church must act to ensure
orderliness and discipline in order to be in agreement on the fundamental
principles of faith. Jesus had called the church “My Church” and promised, “the
gates of hell shall not prevail against it”. To the present day that promise
remains. The church of Jesus will not be separated from God’s love.
© The Rev. Kennedy Ofundi.
19th week
after trinity 2008.
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The next issue of the Glorious Awakening
will be out during Epiphany 2009.
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