news from kenya
BONDO
I was informed
this morning that Brother Alex left information in our house that Brother
Benedict Miruka has fallen asleep.
Bro
Walter
BULIMBO
We are fine
and fighting a good fight and spreading the gospel. I was so pleased to receive
a copy of Bible Basics this book has helped me to ginger up my faith. I
found it to be so interesting and it guides me in day-to-day prayers.
Bro.
Sadique B. Joumer
ELDORET
I am glad to
let you know that I am still receiving Gospel News through the above
Box. In my area I have a Sunday School and this is a good time for spreading
the gospel to them.
Bro. Waliaula
Alex
ISHIARA
How I wish
that our Master would return to give us that longed-for reward! I hope you all
are fine. I am, alas, still unemployed. Life is not smooth at all – today you are
here, tomorrow you are there. Just trying to make ends meet, but in vain. I
have a group of about 15 people having instruction through CBM Lessons. I am
taking these as a group and hope that soon I will have some companions. I
remember telling you that I was compiling a message in Kiswahili for recording.
I have finished Part 1, in 12 pages, and Part 2 is even longer than that. If I
could record these I think it would help in preaching to the people around.
Bro. David
Aphaxard
KABABU
As we are
teaching oneness in Jesus Christ our Saviour, it is a very good and interesting
opportunity to share our Bible knowledge together, as our Father made possible
in March last year at Kiagware ecclesia. May I urge all brothers and sisters to
preach the word
through such
meetings. Also, I would like to commend all the brothers and sisters who
offered towards the Bible School. Let us all praise the Lord wherever we are.
Sis. Jane
Akongo
KAMUKVYWA
Thank you for
your letter. I heard that you are having a journey of 10 days, so I pray that
Yahweh may be with you wherever you walk so that you may continue with the work
of Christ until he comes to establish God’s Kingdom. Here some follow worldly
practices, but our aim is to pray for them that they may keep to the old paths.
We can preach house-to-house, although most people are RCs.Bro. Patrick
Wafula
Photo: Sisters
at the Bible School at Kiagware in 2003.
With the help
of Gospel News world wide, I have really benefited, for I read my Bible
daily with the help of the Bible Companion. In fact, the Holy Book,
known as the Bible, is really the word of God which came by inspiration of God
through His holy prophets and apostles (2 Peter1:20-21). “All scripture is
given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be
perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
Bro. Patrick
Wekesa
KANDUYI
We are new
readers of the Bible truth, being assisted by Bro. Moses Masika Wanami. We were
baptized recently and now sharing the one true faith. We have come to learn of
Gospel News to all Nations and the contents have greatly interested us
because most parts of the world have received the good news about the Kingdom of
God. We are now introducing ourselves to you so that we may learn more as we
continue searching the scriptures. We also need some books to give us more
information about the Bible.
Bro.
Eric Wamalwa
Some
brothers at Kanduyi, left to right: Bro. George Maina, Bro. Wycliffe Wekwa and,
Bro. Eric Wamalwa
KIKONENI
Here in Kenya
peace is prevailing; there is no political instability any more. All ecclesias
around Kenya are moving on well; brothers and sisters are eagerly waiting the
second coming of our Master, Jesus, to establish the Kingdom here on earth; we
all put our trust in him. Our ‘eye mirror’ (Middle east) has problems, and
shedding of blood is now increasing; there is no peace at all. Only Jesus will
bring peace to the Middle East, so the only hope I can give to strengthen
Brothers and Sisters is that we should all hide ourselves in Jesus alone. We
are all happy if we know that the Kingdom shall be ours for ever. The spread of
the gospel in Kenya is highly done, and we appreciate the books you sent to us;
they also give challenges to the non-believers and give them the truth of the
Bible. I am praying that you will be able to print more copies of my Kikamba
translation booklet; it will be of much benefit to those who read it.
Bro. Gideon
Matheka Mukeku
KOBUJOI
I am actually
through with the Kalenjin translation of the booklet, ‘What is the
Gospel?’ but I have not managed to type it onto a computer disc.
Arrangements to establish an ecclesia at the town of Mandi Hills have gone
well. We all pray for God’s blessing on this.
Bro. Geoffrey
Chirchir
MBITA
My questions
are to parents, relatives etc., Does a parent explain to his child why a father
would beat another? Does a parent explain to his child why people exchange
abuses, either in parliament or in public? What example are we setting to our
children? What kind of role model are we? My conclusions are that as
parents we have the responsibility of being the best role models to our
children. When, as parents, we may know very well that we are in a violent
home, the best that can be done for the children and ourselves is to leave the
violent situation, leave and seek help for both yourself and the children.
Regarding my life, I am sorry to inform you that my contract in Migori has
finished and now I am back home. Please remember me in your prayers with hope
that God will raise up His hands upon me.
Bro. Richard
Aduma
The first time
death appears in the Bible is as a punishment – not a reward to be enjoyed in
heaven. God punished Adam for disobedience by returning his body to the ground,
the dust, from which he had been made (Gen. 3:19). The Bible never talks about
going to heaven when we die or about a reward in paradise. God gives each of us
one life (Heb. 9:27); what we do with that life decides what happens when it
comes to an end, just as it did with Adam. Many people in the Bible obviously
believed in the resurrection (a) Job – knew that he would stand on the earth
again (Job 19:25-27). (b) Abraham – knew he would live again in the land of
Israel (Gen. 13:17; Heb. 11:13). (c) Martha had a clear conviction about
resurrection (John 11:24). (d) Paul – couldn’t have been more explicit about
the importance of resurrection (1 Cor. 15). It always surprises me that since
the Bible is so full of the
resurrection (see 1 Cor. 15 and Heb. 11) people do not talk more about it.
Bro. Daniel
Ogembo
MOMBASA
It is good and
encouraging reading the brethren’s testimonies and articles. As I read the
informtion of our brothers and sisters, Z and K; M and A of Iran, really I felt
and saw that we in Kenya have continued to be loved by God. Because of this, we
need to do God’s work without fear, because we are given an opportunity and the
free will to worship Him. I do pray for our brethren in other countries where
the truth is opposed. I thank you for the cards which have taught me much about
the Bible.
Bro. Edward
Kunikina
I had been
teaching at Maweni School, Mombasa, but last year I joined the Kenya Institute
of Applied Sciences to further my education and I thank God for that. From
Mombasa to Eldoret, where the Institute is located, is a distance of about
900km; this change contributed to my silence. Gospel News has been a
companion to me personally and to the pupils I was teaching, so continue sending
it to me.
Bro. Abwad
Bwademba
Bro. Abwad
Bwademba, back row far right, with a class of pupils at the Maweni School,
Mombasa.
NANYUK
We must not
make the mistake of asking God for guidance if we are not prepared to act on it
fully. God is always willing to make His purpose known. If then we cannot find
an answer, it may be that we have some reservation in our heart. God will not
lead us to His will if we are merely considering it alongside other possible
alternatives. Unless we are prepared to trust fully His wisdom and love and go
where He leads us, then we should not seek His will. Many people say they
cannot get God’s guidance when in their hearts they wish He would show them an
easier way. God promises to lead us only if we are ready to be led (John 7:17).
Bro. Francis
Mwangi Kinandu
Photo: Baptism of
Bro. Samson Onyango
NYERI
We would like
to have an ecclesia here in Nyeri so that we can preach the gospel news to
others.
Bro. Alex K.
Mwaniki
OKUMBO
Bro. Samson
Onyango was baptized in 2003 by Bro. Samuel Masowa. Before we went to the
occasion we read from the Bible Hebrews 3:12-14 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 from
where we taught the gospel We have also had a talk by Bro. John Mbaga about the
spirit of God, referring to Matt. 12:28 and Gen. 1:2-3 After that teaching our
friends agreed that spirit is the power of God, not God himself.
Bro. John
Otieno Kine
SOSIOT
Christians
grow by giving and that is why the apostle Paul said, “It is more blessed to
give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). What we give to advance God’s Kingdom is
of eternal value. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where
moth and rust destroys, and where thieves break in and steal, but store up for
yourselves treasures in heaven…for where your treasure is, there your heart will
be also” (Matt. 6:19-21). As we give we remember: “The earth is the Lord’s and
everything in it” (Ps. 24:1), including the silver and gold (Haggai 2:8). We
ourselves belong to God because He created us and because He rescued us from our
sins (1 Cor. 6:19-20). Everything we own belongs to God. How much does our
crucified and risen Lord invite us to share with him for giving the gospel to
others? “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. But you ask, How do we rob you?
In tithes and offerings”. How much should we give in offerings? Offerings are
a matter of individual decision. Each person “should give what he has decided
in his heart to give” (2 Cor. 9:5-7). We can’t outgive God. “Give, and it will
be given to you, a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over
will be poured into your lap” (Luke 6:38).
Bro. Erick
Kiprofo Moses
TONGAREN
We have been
having our memorial services at Maine Primary School for the last two years, but
because we were warned that we could not stay long, the room has now been
locked. At this time we have nowhere to worship God. Tongaren ecclesia has
seven brothers and nine sisters and a Sunday School of 13 children. Our best
regards go to Bro. Trevor who has supported us so much, but to solve the problem
completely, we need to buy a space for Sunday worship. Tongaren ecclesia was
established in 1996 and and was
growing rapidly with the help of God. We notify the following baptisms: Getquin
Nandako Sikolia, Lowrin Nafuna Sikolia, Esther Olima Kasembeli. May the Lord
guide them to the coming Kingdom.
Bro. Isaac
Kapa
Photo: Members of
Tongaren ecclesia breaking bread at Bro. Isaac’s home.
