Vol
3/007 JAN—MARCH 2008 ISSUE.
The glorious awakening;
EPH
5:13 ff:
‘I will build my church, and
the gates of hell
shall not prevail…………….……”
By
The Rev
Kennedy O. Ofundi
MOMBASA DIOCESE
The Glorious awakening
is published by the Vicars’ Desk P.o. Box 59 Kinango.
EDITOR’S
NOTE.
What a mighty God we
serve! Angels bow before him and heaven and earth adore him. It’s Advent now
and we here at The glorious Awakening’s desk have every reason to
thank our God for being kind and gracious to us for bringing us this far!
That’s why I say Ebenezer or this is the far the Lord has helped us. 1st Samuel 7:12.
Advent is a season within
the church year during which we look forward for the coming of our Lord Jesus.
Our Lord Jesus Christ came 2000 years ago, taking upon him the human nature and
living for thirty years as a full man-upon the surface of the earth. The
purpose of Christ’s first coming was to redeem the world from the power of sin
and death and to teach the human race the will of God.
The
purpose of Jesus’ second coming will be to judge the world and to give out the
rewards of eternal life to such as shall be found worthy.
The
time and manner of the Lord’s 2nd coming will be in glorious
majesty, attended by angels, but the time we are told to watch and wait till he
come! His coming is known only to God (Matt. 24:30-36) Advent is set a part so
that by penitence and meditative and prayerful contemplation of the final great
day believers may be ready to meet him when he comes to judge the world. So let
us watch and pray for we do not know the hour. Behold I’m coming soon! Isn’t
that interesting men.
We
here at The glorious awakening’s desk would like to wish all our
esteemed readers everywhere and to our dear brothers and sisters who have
sacrificed themselves and supported the gospel of Christ with their own
resources here in Kinango, namely:
Jane
Semenye, Dr. J. B. Okanga, Marlene Reid, Dr. Dorcas Kiundu all of St. Peter’s
Nyali, Mrs. Winnie Mengo of St. Stephen’s Bamburi and Mr. David Kamau of
sikunjema plaza, Ukunda a very Merry Christmas, a happy and prosperous 2008
with God’s blessings we are glad to be associated with you. Nice time guys!
The
Rev. Kennedy Ofundi
Editor
What
a surprise visit for such a rare visitor!
Nzimbi raises 418,020 for St. Micheal and all Angels
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His Grace the most Rev. Nzimbi being welcomed in October 2007.
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Bishop Nzimbi also laid a
foundation stone of A.C.K Kwale and renamed it St. Michael and all Angels. The
prelate gave his personal donation of 180,000 and as usual the Kinango
christians gave their contribution of 1,000/=. Speaking during a funds
drive the Anglican primate spoke boldly on a variety of issues affecting the
society.
The
Youths
He
called upon the youth to take active roles in church leadership in singing and
dancing for the Lord the way David did as this young people are the leaders of tomorrow
and tomorrow begins today.
The
arch bishop called upon the church to be grounded on scripture, empowered and
transformed in order to meet with the challenges
of the new millennium. One of the challenges is the HIV and AIDS and he appealed
to young people to stop bad habits.
On Fathers
The
Bishop challenged careless fathers who do not provide for their families. These
he said are irresponsible people who come home empty handed without anything of
substantial value for family up keep. Quoting from Luke. 11:ff
“Our
father who art in heaven”
This is a providing
caring and a loving father. He provides for the needs of all his children. He
is a father worth emulating.
On church missions.
The Anglican church sends
out missionaries
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Bishop Julius Kalu flanked by His Grace the Most Rev. Nzimbi puts up a foundation stone for St. Micheal in October 2007.
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The
Anglican primate of the province of Kenya said the Anglican church is in the
process of sending out missionaries to the neighboring states around the region
in order to preach the good news of Jesus. These countries are Seychelles, Mauritius, Re-union,
Malawi and Zambia.
On Education
STPUTC- Becomes fully fledged university.
St.
Paul’s united theological college Limuru has now been accredited a university
charter by the Higher Education Loan board and has become a fully fledged
university. It is called St. Paul’s Anglican University Limuru. Bishop Nzimbi
who is also the chairman of the university academic board asked parents to send
their children there for further studies. Bishop Hannington institute in
Mombasa is a constituent college of St. Paul’s University will also start
offering degree programmes very soon.
The Bishop gave the benediction in Kamba language. Thus:
“Muuwo
wa atsa ngai yulu womanyi wonthe, imwiye wikiiyo nthini wa ngoo sienyu kwa
nthea ya kutumanthya wendi wa Ngai, na mwanae Yeso klisto Musumbi witu, wathimo
wa Ngai, atsa mwiyai mwanae, na phepha muthuyu withiwe nenyu tene na tene
-Amina.”
{The
peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and mind in
knowledge and love of God and of his son Jesus Christ, and may the blessing of
God almighty Father, Son and Holy Spirit
be among you and remain with you now and always. Amen}
Bible study Time!
Every Wednesday throughout
2007, the Bible study group gathered in the sanctuary from 4:00pm going through
the scripture, meditating, discussing and discovering great Biblical truths and
theological facts. The tiny little Bible study group which began with two
people, in March has grown into a mature and vibrant organ of the church in
Kinango. These class of new believers gave the Bible study session the solid
foundation necessary for it to survive. These believers class believe that
Bible study must go forward.
The highlight of 2007 saw
us looking through closely at the symbols of the four great evangelists in the
New Testament.
Then what are the names
of the four great evangelists highlighted in the gospels?
They are Mathew, Mark,
Luke and John. Each one of the four has a figure used as his emblem.
Q. Which
figures are used as emblems of the four great evangelists?
They are the man, the lion, the Ox
and Eagle respectively.
St.
Mathew.
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| St Mathew |
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| John Mark |
Q. What about John Mark?
The emblem of St. Mark is
that of a lion. This is because the evangelist sets forth the royal dignity of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who is often referred to us the lion of the tribe of
Judah and at the same juncture the gospel begins suddenly with the voice of one
crying in the desert.
St. Marks 1:3, Isaiah 40:3 & Mal.
3:1
Q. What is the
emblem of St. Luke?
Q.
What is the meaning of the Eagle?
The Eagle is perhaps the
strongest bird of the air. Theologically speaking
the Eagle is a symbol of lofty aspiration and inspiration as well. This is St. John’s
emblem, simply because he rose to the greatest heights of inspiration in his
contemplation of divine mysteries. He wrote the gospel according to St. John,
First, Second and Third John and revelation
Eagle strongest bird of the air
a symbol of lofty aspiration and inspiration.
THE CHURCH COLOURS AND SEASONS.
The Bible study group in
Emmanuel church
popularly known as the
New believers class through study, discussion and exposition of the Holy
Scripture discovered great biblical truths about church colours and seasons
too.
Q. Into what
seasons is the Christian year divided into, and why is it so?
A. The church year is
divided into eight seasons only.
Q. What are
they?
Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Lent,
Easter, Ascension, Whitsuntide and Trinity / Pentecost. This is so divided in
order to bring into our memories the great truths and events in the saviour’s
life and great doctrines of Holy scripture which is fundamental to every
Christian to believe and practice.
Q. What
therefore are the different colours that
are used at the altar and the chancel of our sanctuaries during the different
seasons of the church year?
They are Red, Green, Violet, Black
and White
Red.
Red symbolizes, love and
Zeal. It’s an emblematical of the Holy Spirit, which on the first Christian
Whitsunday descended in the shape of fiery cloven tongues on apostles heads.
This is the colour of blood used on days, of commemorative of martyrs.
Green.
This is the colour of
spring and is emblematical of hope.
This is a general colour of the year
and is used when no particular truth or doctrine is to be taught.
Violet.
Violet /purple symbolizes humility
and self abasement used during advent and because penitence is the natural
attitude of the world awaiting redemption. The same colour is also used during
lent as most suitable for humiliation and fasting.
Black.
Black
symbolizes profound grief and sorrow. Mostly used on good Friday to commemorate
the crucifixion of the saviour. Also used at burials and memorials services for
the dead because death is the final Solemn, act of penance for our sins.
White.
White is an emblematical
of purity and joy. Used on X-mass Easter and feasts of our Lord.
SYMBOLS.
Candles.
Candles symbolize the
divine presence in the church and spiritual enlightenment which the gospel
brings.
John 8:12. Matt. 4:16
Cross.
The saviour died upon the cross and
has been used ever since as an
emblematical of Christian
religion and of our faith in Christ.
A symbol of suffering and self
sacrifice.
Triangle.
The triangle comprises of
three equidistant marks from each other, joined by three unbroken lines.
Emblematical of the
blessed trinity and three symbolizes Father, Son and the Holy Ghost.
Circle.
The circle is an emblem of
completeness, perfection and is a symbol of eternity.
Corona.
The corona or the crown
is an emblem of victory over sin and death
Rev. 4:4, 19:12. This wreath of
thorns is emblematical of Christ suffering.
Lamb
The Lamb is an
emblem of meekness, gentleness and has been used over the years as an emblem of
the saviour Is. 53:7
The Dove.
Luke 3:22
The dove is
emblematical of the Holy Spirit.
Moral issues.
Glory be to God, as
Luvuno delivers and is back to school.
· Mother and candidate at the same time.
Do you remember the story
of a “20 years old standard 8 girl pregnant” highlighted by The glorious
awakening in June 2007?
The Lord of hosts has been gracious
and good to Luvuno throughout the pregnancy period.
In the month of September, 2007
Luvuno delivered safely to a bouncing baby boy called Jumapili. We thank God
for seeing her through the dangerous journey of pregnancy. “A woman giving
birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when the baby is born
she forgets the anguish because her joy that a child is born into the world
(John 16:21)
The Kinango parish deacon
visited her in her Chonyi home, prayed with her and encouraged her to go back
to school of which she did. The deacon also donated sanitary towels for her
baby up keep and for other personal usages. The deacon counseled her through
scripture to take care not indulge herself in immoral activities again.
The girl was in a jovial mood and
nodded positively and enthusiastically in acknowledgement to the deacon’s
pastoral instructions. She was confident of writing her KCPE in November and
passing well. It will be interesting to see how Luvuno will combine the two
roles together that of a mother and
nursing the baby and of being a candidate revising for the exam. We wish her the best and please
take care!
THE KINANGO PASTORAL MAP
The geographical
locations and distribution of the Kinango Christians.
· The cell zones / Geographical facts.
The Kinango parish covers what is
present day called Kinango district and is subdivided in to 5 administrative
zones called cell groups to ease the vicar’s pastoral programme. The cell zones
are:- Northern pastoral area, Central Eastern and Western. The cell groups
range between 10 – 50KM a part. For more details check elsewhere for the
Kinango pastoral and administrative map.
The Kinango parish is sparsely
populated and covers several hundreds of square kilometres. Christians live in
nucleated patterns and very far from each other. One has to traverse great
tracks of distances and many hours on road in order to reach them. People range
from 5-10 persons per km2 in some areas it can be zero. The vegetation is
Nyika- dry country /sometimes savanna and infested by the elephants.
According to the 1999
census before Kinango was elevated into a district status the population was
100,000 people. The area is predominantly peopled by Moslems who constitute of
40% of the total local population. Christians 25%, African traditional religion
30% while others 5%.
Children’s corner.
Story time:
Stories to
remember.
Cf: Gen: 25:19 -50: 26:
Lying and deceiving
never pay.
Long, long time ago in
Maasai land there lived a man called Mbatiany. Mbatiany was the famous Maasai
medicine man, Oloiboni and leader. Mbatiany was the great grandson of Lumeya.
Lumeya was the first Oloiboni of the Maasai.
Mbatiany had two sons– Senteu and
Lenana. Senteu was the elder son of
Mbatiany and he was to be the next Oloiboni of the Maasai after the death of
his father. Mbatiany’s youngest son, Lenana became the Oloiboni of the Maasai
through a trick.
When
Mbatiany was dying he called for Senteu to come to him very early at cockcrow
the following morning. Mbatiany wanted to bless his elder son senteu, as was
always the traditional hereditary custom of the Maasai. Lenana’s mother
Nailantei over heard their conversation and she quickly leaked the information
to her favourite son Olonana. Olonana and his mother thought of deceiving his
father Mbatiany and cheating his brother Senteu. So the following day very
early in the morning before his elder brother Senteu, Lenana went to his father
Mbatiany. He said “Olaiguanani, I have come for the blessing as we had agreed
the previous day”.
Mbatiany was old and had lost sight.
He was therefore unable to differentiate between Lenana and Senteu. He was
convinced that Lenana was senteu and gave the blessing to Lenana instead. He
was given the spear which belonged to the tribe, the magic box, which had
belonged to Lumeya and all other essentials which an Oloiboni needed for his
work.
Great words spoken- great commission
Mbatiany when conferring
blessings to Lenana said, “from today hence forth, you are going to be the
great Oloiboni of the maasai”. Soon after words Mbatiany breathed his last
breath.
Secret discovered
When Senteu discovered
that he had been cheated he became very, very angry. He refused to live under
Lenana or even to obey him. He termed it as an abomination and Senteu moved
away from Ngong to Narok while Lenana remained the Oloiboni of the maasai for
many years and when the Europeans came Lenana was also tricked and most maasai
land went to the British
In a nutshell Lenana Mbatiany, Nelion
and Lumeya are great maasai medicine men, prophets and Oloibonis. When maasai
pronounce blessings they mention them through Lumeya, Nelion, Mbatiany and
Lenana just like the patriarchs of the Bible.
In Old Testament biblical times, in
the far lands of Canaan there lived a man called Isaac. The name means “he
laughs” Isaac was the grandson of Tera and the son to Abraham. Like his father
Abraham Isaac had to wait for along time for a son of his own, 60 years, then
he got two at a go, Esau and Jacob were their names.
People liked the story of these two
little boys especially how Jacob who was born last grabbed his brother’s heel
in his own tiny little hand. Legends took it as a sign that he would become
more special than his brother and surprisingly this is how it turned out to be.
As time kept on moving Isaac was
growing gradually older and loosing sight as well. Thinking he was on the verge
of death he sent for Esau, with an intention of giving him a special parting
blessing. Remembers the same phenomena which happened to Mbatiany, Lenana and
Senteu is happening here too. In his death bed, Isaac spoke to his son Esau
“prepare me the kind of tasty food I like and bring it for me to eat, so that I
may give you my blessing before I die” (Gen. 27:4) Rebecca had overhead the
story what Isaac had spoken about blessing Esau. Rebecca came with a very successful
scheme in favour of Jacob by deceiving Isaac who was senile and blind. “Listen
to what I tell you” she said firmly. “Go to the flock and bring me two young
kids so that I can make flavoury food for your father just as he likes it”
(Gen. 27:8)
Jacob did as he was instructed and
his mother prepared the kind of meal she knew Isaac loved.
The plot
Rebecca dressed up Jacob
in Esau’s clothing and to furnish up the deception put on the goat’s skin on
his hands and around the
region of the neck, where
Isaac might likely stroke him.
The pretender
“Who are you and what can
I do for you my son? Asked the old man. (V8)
“I’m Esau your first
born. I have done as you told me V19… sit up and eat my game so that you can
give me your blessing” “How so fast my son?” (V20) Isaac asked “Because the
Lord your God gave me success” replied Jacob making his crime even gravious by
bringing God into it. “Olaiguanani I have come for the blessing as we had
agreed yesterday” compare this statement on the previous story made by Lenana
to his father Mbatiany when the former was deceiving the later.
The deceiver discovered
Seldom had Jacob left the
yard than Esau popped in. Jacob became suspicious and then became scarce in the
camp.
Un ware of what has
happened Esau prepared his game meat and brought it to his father. When Esau
discovered that Jacob has tricked him he was very, very angry. It was a sad,
sad moment ever. Esau vowed to kill Jacob.
No pitiful words were
ever spoken. According to the customs of those days, blessing once pronounced
are irrevocable. Isaac gave Esau another blessing but it was fake and Esau knew
it.
To be continued during Easter…
The moral meaning of the story
· Jacob lost both his home, brother and mother when he
flew to Haran.
· Four years he became a refugee in his uncles land and
was deceived too.
· When you lose something of great value or if other
conspire against you and succeed anger is the most natural reaction.
You can ask God to
control your emotion by asking God for guidance to see opportunities that even
The Kinango women visit one of their own.
Unction and visitation
of the sick
The aim and purpose of this service
in the Anglican setting is not merely to pray and reading of the comforting
sections of the scripture, but to examine the sick person’s soul as well and to
show him/his sins, to assist him in penitence and to prepare him for the Holy
communion with God. It is at the same moment a solemn application by the church
to the sick of the healing power of God.
The Kinango Parish Christian women,
together with their parish deacon paid a home age and pastoral visit to one of
their own, Zipporah Manundu, in her hospital bed in those sides of Magongo
during September, 2007
Zipporah Manundu a soft spoken and
self composed lady, a member of the mother’s union and a nurse by profession
was taken ill in May 2007 and was bed ridden ever since. Zipporah was diagnosed
to be suffering from asthma and other breathing related disorders. Doctors attended
to her and she responded positively to drugs. However her health condition
deteriorated very quickly during August and the parish deacon was informed of
Zipporah’s ailing condition. During a brief service held in Pendo hospital in
honour of Zipporah, a very encouraging section of the scripture was read James
5:13-16. After prayer and anointing Zipporah rose up to her feet, testified how
Christ had healed her confessed her sins and served her guests with drinks. Two
weeks later she came to church. Alleluia what almighty God we serve.
Obituaries
Appreciation 2007
“Far
beyond the skyline………”
The year 2007 was a sad
season for some of the Kinango Christians. It was sad because it was a year
during which the cruel hand of death robbed us some of our beloved ones. A part
from Anderson Nzikali who was laid down to rest in may 2007, the greatest blow
and challenge came during mid- Pentecost when two couples passed on and went to
be with the Lord at ago. It was a double tragedy and devastating blow to the Kinango
christians.
There
is a beautiful heavenly home, far beyond the skyline where saints dwell in
heavenly light. This is where most of us believers are seeking to find our
solace rest. The wife Rebecca Nzotso passed on quickly after developing a minor
cough while nursing her bedridden husband in Nairobi hospital who was taken ill
since 2006. While her husband Jackson Nzotso wrestled with illness which
medical doctors described as cancer of the brain.
These
couples ended their lives heroically. Mature in Christ, motivated and with a
focus. It is several months now since this happened, and yet they are present
as ever in our memories. Rebecca was nursing her husband Jackson, who was in a
comma, and only to develop a minor cough and died within seconds. While we were
preparing for her burial news reached us that her husband Jackson, too passed
on two days later and followed his wife “far beyond the sky” so you can figure
out how glorious that month went for us. It is not dying that most of us fear,
but being dead itself and what lies beyond the skyline of death. There is
protection in knowing Christ as Lord and saviour of life. One is sure about the
advocate who is seated at the right hand of the Father pleading mercy and
justice for all human kind.
The glorious
awakening would
like to pray with all Kinango Christians who in one way or the other lost their
beloved ones through the cruel hand of death over the past year.
Psalm 23: v4: “even
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me, your rod and staff, they comfort me………”
John 14:6:2
Singing is the only event
that we have been assured once we get “beyond the sky.
We will leap, dance and sing
hosannas to the King of Kings. The king of kings will be with us there as we
praise him for his glory and his love for us all. Then we shall be reunited
with Rebecca and her husband and with all the angels and arch Angels singing
holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty heaven and earth are full of your glory,
hosanna in the highest.
TRADITIONS
Polygamy among the Duruma.
Polygamy amongst the
Duruma people is closely related with traditional status of women just regarded
as mere material goods. Women here are called “hoes” or beasts of the house
hold. In fact women in this setting polygamy is not because it is culturally
allowed but there is nothing bad in having an extra person to help with the
chores of field work. A lonely wife needed someone to give her company at home
when her husband would be away for the better part of the day. In fact a senior
Duruma woman in a polygamous family will insist and press her husband on taking
another wife to enhance the family status and prestige.
African Duruma women are
not jealous as such at all as compared to their western counterpart. The
European woman differs contrastcally here. The European woman has an in bred
possessive attitude towards her male partner and to material things as well.
Why
polygamy?
Women depend on men for protection
and economic support and their numerical excess has weakened their bargaining
power. Again in Duruma traditional society unmarried woman was regarded a freak
people often suspected that a woman like that had something wrong with her.
Interestingly too, there were no spinsters retiring from the race to pave way
for luckier ones. Therefore with the low numerical number of men compared to
that of women, polygamy was quite un avoidable if all women were to get married
here in Kinango.
ON THE PARISH NOTICE BOARD.
SHARING GOD,S WORDS 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
works of ministry and raising future church leaders for the fast growing
church.
The un reached communities here in
Kinango live in dire poverty, illiteracy is high, superstition and witchcraft
is 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.
There is a greatest need
for partnerships in missions between families and individuals as well. We
believe that if christian families, institutions and individuals are given an
opportunity to pool their resources together the task among the un reached
groups here in Kinango will be accomplished sooner 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 or more as the Lord enables.
How
your gift will be utilized?
· Provide a Bible for families / church lacking
· Train and support church evangelists.
· Support church leadership and children workers
training.
How to take part:
Deposit your cash /
cheques at stanbic KCB BANK TRY SQUARE
Acc. No. 104330216 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.
PICTORIAL NEWS
The Glorious awakening through 2007. Highlights.
Mourning
the beloved ones
“Death the Bible says, is
a dreamless sleep awaiting resurrection. In death man remains unconscious. The
dead do not know anything, neither do they know God.
In fact in death there is
no remembrance of thee. As in Adam all die in Christ all will be made alive…
all that are in graves, shall come forth. The Lord shall descend from heaven
and the dead in Christ shall first rise.”
Last respect.
Where is your sting Oh!
death? Saying good bye to a beloved one is perhaps the most painful assignment
ever. It was a challenging moment to the Nzotso family when they lost three
couples within a span of three months. There is hope in God through Jesus.
Humbled by death.
A galaxy of
mourners who turned up to say good bye to Jackson Nzotso and Rebecca Wawuda and
their daughter Susan in the months of July and November 2007. Human beings are
always humbled beyond doubts when death rocks in. There is security in knowing
the Lord.
Human - animal conflict.
Marauding Elephants
caused panic to christians in the village of Vigurungani during Pentecost 2007.
God was and is in control for all those who believe in him even during disaster
moments “I’ll keep you from all harm and danger. Know I am the Lord of hosts”
says the Lord.
The Glorious awakening
through 2007 Highlights.
How beautiful
are the feet of those who bring in the good news .
Romans
10:15
PULL PIT NEWS
The year during which the Kinango pull pit was full and flooded with visiting preachers,
Joseph Mukholi, the SPYN
president visited us during lent season 2007 he preached from Exodus 4:1-4. The
SPYN also donated two brand new bicycles, and five pews for use during worship
and gospel campaigns in Kinango parish. We are glad to be associated with you
the St. Peter’s Youth Nyali. (4th March 2007)
Joyce Hoka, our girl also
was our visitor during the Lent season of 2007. She is known for her gospel
singing habits.
Mr. and Mrs Kyusia
preached to us on the 5th, August 2007. The text was from Mathew 22:1-14 on the
far right his Josephine Kesi daughter to Mr Libin kesi. Please come again
friends.
Annie Ofundi was our
guest speaker in March 2007. Her sermon was based from the book of Prophet. Hosea 4:1ff.
The Rev. Dr. Dorcas
Kiundu paid a courtesy visit with the SPYN on the 6th of May 2007 she preached
from Mathew 15:32. She also donated several hymn and prayer books for the
Kinango christians.
The Pentecost visitor.
Bishop Julius Kalu of
Mombasa Diocese was our visitor during Pentecost 2007. His sermon was derived
from Gen. 2.
Singing praises to the most high.
The New believers class
in session singing praises to the Most High during the past church year. They
are Kesi, James, George and Kesi senior.
Polygamy.
A polygamous family in
Vigurungani Kinango parish. Mr. Jenjewa third right has four wives and with
over 20 children. African women are believed not to be jealousy at all. Most of
the children are malnourished and not in good shape.
Mr. Guni seated is the
brother to Jenjewa above is also polygamous he has four wives too with over 20
children. Note the interlocking branches of the
Mukami tree in
background. It is believed to be over 250 years old sources say.
A polygamous home stead
in Vigurungani Kinango parish.
Preparing lunch.
Malnourished children
from a polygamous family pounding corn in turns in Vigurungani during lunch
time 2007. Note our iron horses on the extreme left
Sunday school news
Sunday school children
singing praises to Most High during Sunday school Sunday 2007.
“Baby Jesus X2
I love you X2
You are my Saviour
everyday”
Sweet sleep baby!
Baby Simba decided to have a sweet
nap at the altar area during Sunday school Sunday 2007. Happy are those who
sleep in the Lord for they shall rise up at
resurrection.
Frank, Fearless & Brave Girl.
Baby Sasha danced for the
Lord during Sunday school Sunday 2007. The kingdom belongs to such as this.
Sunday school teacher
Sunday school teachers
Ginora and Eunice Magunia instructed children to come to the church through out
the year. “Magunia” sounds funny, but such is the name. God bless you teachers!
The Kinango song birds.
The Kinango parish
youth choir was not left behind for singing praises to the most high through
out 2007. They won a reputable admiration from St. Peter’s Nyali during their
visit in November this year 2007. God bless you singers.
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 was however 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 Curved
from God’s love.
EMMANUEL CHURCH KINANGO
A PARISH WITH A DIFFERENCE!
COME AND WORSHIP WITH US.
SUNDAY SERVICES
SUNDAY SCHOOL 8.00AM - 9.00AM
KISWAHILI SERVICE 10.00AM - 12NOON
ENGLISH SERVICE COMING SOON
WEEK DAY SERVICES
Pastoral instruction to
lay ministers is on every Wednesday at 4.00pm
Litany service every
Friday at 4.00pm
Vicar’s hour with the
youth Saturday at 2.00pm
Bible study 4.00pm
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