THE GIFT OF MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES

I remember when our children were young and we would jump into a car with food from my store, a tent and go off to Fisherman’s Camp. The girls would give my husband the opening sentence of a story and he would pick it up and keep it going without ending for the 2-3 days we were there. He had to conclude it on the final day…, the girls loved it- to this day they still talk about those memories.
Very early in our parenting, we learnt that memorable experiences don’t need to be expensive. What made them special was that they were shared by the whole family and in the context of laughter and care. Children need these experiences for their growth and learning. Isn’t it interesting how God picked monuments in Israel’s spiritual experiences and told the adults to preserve them for the children?  We see this in the pass-over meal as Israel left Egypt (Exodus13:14) and altar after the crossing of the Jordan (Joshua 4: 21-22);
At Nairobi Chapel, we try to partner with parents to add more memorable experiences to their lives each year, and that’s through the Kids Camp. Prayerfully, we try to plan for an event that will be marked with joy, laughter and significant learning.
The enthusiasm and involvement of our parents is the backbone of our success. Some have given of their time and joined us while others have given financial support for kids who would otherwise have missed out.   se
Each year we trust God for a team of loving and Godly teachers/counselors who are used by the Holy Spirit to impact the kids. Camp allows the Counselors to have focused time with the individual child over several days. Consequently Parents have testified to the tremendous growth in character that has impacted their children’s lives after attending a Kids Camp.
 At Kids Kamp, we incorporate exciting activities that enhance natural learning and easy absorption of truth. We engage the children’s creativity through art and craft, singing, drama, and positive competition where each child is a winner. But the highlight is to see spiritual truth taught well, absorbed and remembered by the children for a long time. At kid’s kamp it’s more than just fun: It is shared memorable experiences that are life-transforming and children caught up in things of eternal value.

Pray with us that God will powerfully use this year’s kids’ kamp to change our children’s lives; and that He will draw children significantly to Himself.
Pray also that God will give these children Godly, memorable experiences.

Pastor Bea Muriu
Children's Pastor

Youth Camp
We will be having our teens’ camp this August! It is for the younger teens (ages 14-17) and its going to be at the beautiful Lukenya grounds. Its one mad weekend of fun, food and fellowship. Dates are from Thursday 17th to Saturday 20th August. See you then!

Expressions: Rock Jam
Calling all youth, and the Young at Heart! Our expressions event this month will have a rocky flavour! Rock of Ages and Rockafellas will be ministering to us! So mark that in your diaries. It’s on the 30th of July, from 1-2.30pm.

Painting Jamhuri Primary School
Yes! The youth ministry is planning to impact our immediate community by painting Jamhuri Primary School, which is very close to our church. We have to fundraise, and we have outlined several fund raising activities for you. There is a Bake sale on the 6th of August, as well as a raffle. Please sign up at the info desk to get involved!

Soul Nairobi
All youth are invited to sign up for Soul Nairobi, a coordinated mission linking over 60 churches in Nairobi. Over 6000 youth will engage in cleaning up Nairobi, having health and sports programs, music gigs as well as evangelistic presentations. The event will occur from the 7th -13th of August. To sign up, you need 200/-. This will go towards administrative costs as well as catering for your lunch for the entire week. See Mark Mumo to sign up. For more information, check out www.soulnairobi.com

In response to the crisis in the North Eastern Province, Defence for Children International Kenya an affiliate of Defence for Children International Geneva partnered with Shelter Box UK to provide the displaced accommodation tents.
Shelter Box airlifted to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 200 shelter Box kits as an advance consignment of 6000 shelter kits in May 2006 valued at USD 120,000.
Despite this being a donation on Humanitarian grounds, we are expected to pay duty of USD 30,000 on or before the 14th of this month failure to which the shelter kit tents will be auctioned within 21 days .we hope to beat this deadline
We are therefore appealing for any members who would want to be partners with Defence for Children International Kenya in this very noble venture to get in touch with either Janet or Phyllis on telephone contacts for further details

Catherine Munyiri and Rotich Kevin Kibet, please see Peter kayugira at the info table after the service or call the office during the week.

Ushers needed.
 We need more ushers to help during Sundays, please see Evans or Susan Muchiri after the service.

Banns marriage- we wish to announce the marriage of Catherine Kamwaiyo and Frankline Nyamgero to be held at the Nairobi Chapel on 12th August

Preacher today: Pastor Richard Chogo.
Preacher next week Pastor Luke Jaoko