INTERNSHIP - DEVELOPING LEADERS

“Imagine how strong a church would be if it had a deep bench of competent leaders in every area of its ministry.” Bill Hybels

We don't have to imagine, God makes it happen here at Nairobi Chapel! Since 1990 the Internship Program has consistently raised a pool of passionate and dedicated leaders. Many have become pastors, church planters and missionaries.  Other ex-interns are making a big impact in the society as they work various corporate organizations and companies.

There are four areas in which we seek to develop an intern:

“To Be” (CHARACTER): The most important thing is for an intern to have a Christ like character. Thus emphasis is placed on personal quiet time, reflective journaling, ministering as a team, continual assessment, group accountability and having a mentor. All these affirm and mirror areas of character growth.

“To Know” (COMPREHENSION): interns are encouraged to widen their knowledge of the bible, interpret it and apply it correctly to contemporary issues.  To grow in this area, they take several classes, read widely and make book reports of the books they read. 

“To Do” (COMPETENCE): Each intern acquires leadership skills by serving in a focused area of ministry alongside seasoned leaders. They learn how to have a personal vision, mobilize, set goals, make decisions and many other necessary, hands-on leadership principles.

“To Love” (COMPASSION): Internship provides opportunities to grow in compassion towards everyone. To get this exposure, interns go out for Short Term Mission Trips around and outside the country. They also get to interact with the social ministries. 

Interns raise financial support from friends, family and church members. This way, we can take on and train as many interns every year, which we would be unable to do if we were to pay them a salary. This also gives an opportunity to their supporters to be a part of their journey of faith for that one year when you commit to support them financially, mentor and pray for them. 

This year we have four interns. Tim Engelmann joined us from Germany has been an intern since September 2006. He is preparing to return in July and serve in Germany soon after his internship. Mercy Ngure has been with us since September 2006, interning in the Children's Ministry.

We will take on a new group of interns in September. If you would like to join this unique program, please pick an application form at the Info Desk and return by 30th June.

This month’s preaching series – The Seven Claims of Christ

• I am the Bread of Life
  
• I am the Light of the World
  
• I am the the Good Shepherd
  
• I am the Way, the Truth and the Life
  Preachers: Pastors Gowi Odera, Janet Mutinda, David Githugu, and Rev. Steve Maina

Pastoral Care. Do you know of a member who has been bereaved recently, is in hospital, or has gone through trauma? Please, please call our office on 6752346/0725650737 or call Rose Muiu on 0722317961 to let us know. We want to care for our members well, but have no other way of knowing unless someone informs us. Once we know we do a great job at responding and being at their side . . . but only if someone let's us know first. So  if you have the news, take it upon yourself to alert us immediately.

Do you need someone to pray with you before, during or after the service? Look out for one the people wearing a bright red sash. These are our prayer counselors, and they will pray and talk with you.

Praise God for the Mission “Is the World Enough” in Australia, where Pst Oscar has been preaching this last week. Praise God for 20 people that got saved last Sunday, and another 10 on Friday.  Pray that the seed of the word of God, which has been planted in the hearts of many others, will find fertile ground.  We will get to hear more when Pst Oscar returns. Pray for journey mercies as he travels back this week.

We have received word from our manufacturers in SA that the fabrication of the tents is progressing very well. They will be ready on the 15th June. Praise God for this progress. We will not leave anything to chance, so pray that good quality will be maintained in the making of these tents, and that completion date will be honored by the manufacturer. Pray also for Ksh 5 million we will need to pay the manufacturers upon completion of that work, so that we can ship the tents right after that. Pray for special favor from the Lord so that we will get a tax exemption on the tents when they arrive in Mombasa.

The Bulldozer is on the site, and has begun making the land level and removing the tree stumps. Leveling the ground is the main physical challenge to the Relocation because of the rugged terrain of the land, the black cotton soil and the tree stumps. Pray for this phase in the development, that we will be able to do all things well. Pray that there will be no heavy down pour of rain, which could interfere with the leveling of the ground.

Relocation Countdown: 97 Days to go! Don't be left behind! Ask questions, or give your comments at the Relocation Tent, or at twende@nairobichapel.org

Relocation Connections: Do you know an Individual, an Organization, or a Company that would be interested in giving to our Relocation but you do not know how to tell them about us? Give us their contacts, on the email above and we will speak to them.

Monthly Relocation Prayer Day at the Relocation site. It’s 9th June, from 9-12am.

Expressions service: Welcome to “Expressions”, our Youth Service, every Sunday from 8:30-10am.  Enjoy the loud, funky, music, cool Djs, your favorite guest gospel artists, a time of bonding and the word of God spoken with power and conviction. Don’t miss out. 

Women’s Ministry Launch: We welcome all women to the Launch of the Women’s Ministry on Saturday the 16th of June. This ministry will offer a place to pray for each other, to love and be loved, to learn the word of God, to be yourself and find support, even share the latest fashion secrets in town. To show your desire to be a part of this, please sign up at the Info Desk.

Safari Sevens is Here: Once a year, the Impala Club hosts a big international event - the Safari Sevens. The fields are filled out with tents, games start early, and cars spill out a long way in both directions. This year it falls on June 10th. We will hold our Sunday service on that day at 8 - 9:30 am.

More Tyrannus Hall Classes:  Sign up for these at Info Desk.
1. Citizenship and Social Involvement - from June 3rd 8:30-10am, with Njonjo Mue.
2. Managing your Finances Sundays – from June 3rd, 8:30-10am, with Ben Mandi.

Sunday School Bible Competition: Children’s ministries in Nairobi Chapel, Mamlaka, Mavuno, Karura, Mashariki and Covenant churches have organized a Bible Olympics competition for 6-11 year olds, on 16th of June at Karura Chapel. Parents, please help your children with the memory verses they bring home.

Uhuru Wetu Concert! Join K-Krew for a Family Picnic at Uhuru Gardens (on Langata Road) 1st June at 1pm. In concert will be Jemimah Thiongo, Chizi and Zaidi ya Muziki. Entrance is Free! Uhuru.

Diabetes Walk: This year's Diabetes Walk will be held on Saturday, 7th July. It starts at 7:30am from the Carnivore Gardens. Participation fee is Ksh. 1,000. Registration will begin from Sunday, 3rd June 2007 at the Info Desk.

Café Mia Moja Concert: featuring Dan 'Chizi' Aceda together with the Black Band on eve of Madaraka Day, 31st May from 6pm to 8:30pm at the August 7th Memorial Park. Tickets are available at info desk, or the August 7th Memorial Park Gift Shop.