Let Us Pray for Kenya

The Constitution : President Mwai Kibaki released the report of the Committee of Eminent Person charting a possible way forward for a constitution review, on 6 June. The President guaranteed Kenyans that a people-driven process will ensue. Pray that the President will reach out to the opposition in a genuine spirit of reconciliation; & that the opposition will reciprocate in the publics interest, and that partisan interests would not derail the process as they have done in the past.

Pray that the nation would go through true healing and that tribalism will cease to be the defining issue of our body politic. Pray that Kenyans will eventually get a good constitution that will guarantee a society that upholds justice for all, is governed by godly moral values and practices principles of good governance.

Economic Growth, Inequality And Corruption : The National Economic Survey launched recently by the Minister for Planning and National Development indicated that the economy grew by 5.8 % in 2005. This is a record for the last two decades. At the same time a Report by ActionAid International Kenya Office showed that Kenya continues to be among the most unequal countries in the world with a mere 10% of the population controlling 42% of the country's income while the bottom l0% control only 1%.

Soon after the ActionAid Report, Transparency International Kenya released its annual corruption perception index showing that corruption is still rampart in various government department's. This corruption undoubtedly contributes to the high levels of poverty and inequality.

Thank God for the increased economic activity and the impressive growth figures. But pray that economic growth would translate to development through the equitable sharing of the national cake. Especially, pray for wisdom for policy makers as they seek permanent solutions to structural causes of poverty and inequality.

Let's seek God's leading for our country, especially confessing the sin of corruption and abuse of office and praying for wisdom, humility and integrity among our leaders.

Pastor Oscar Muriu.

Banns of Marriage - We wish to announce an upcoming wedding between Erwin Sluijter and Maya Nyambura to be held on July 8th at 4 pm. If there is any reason why this wedding should not proceed please let us know.

Calling Doctors/Nurses! The Beacon of hope is looking for two volunteer medical practitioners to help out at their clinic at Ongata Rongai for two days a week. They will preferably be people who have a working experience with people infected with HIV/AIDS. Beacon of hope are also holding a medical camp on 24th June and ask as many volunteers as possible to help out. Please be a part of this. If you are interested Please call Jane Wathome on 0722871737

Children’s ministry outreach God has blessed us with an exciting outreach opportunity to the Kenya Science Teachers College Community. We welcome volunteers to help out in any way God leads. Kindly contact Pastor Bea Muriu on 0724-697765 or Florence Wabaiya on 0721-956155, or sign up at the info desk.

Kids Camp: Parents and children enter into your diary the 2006 August school holiday day camp dates happening at the Nbi chapel Impala club for ages 6 to 11 years. August 8th to 12th. Watch this space for further details.

Kwa Heri Ruth Walls : Today we say farewell to Ruth Walls and her family who are relocating to Sudan for ministry. Ruth has been an invaluable part of the Johari (10-11 yrs) teaching team, has served with excellence and joy, and has given her all to the children. Her passion for God, energy, practical teaching, and strong connection with the kids made her a favorite. We will dearly miss her. May God bless you mightily Ruth.

"Wounded Healers" : Have you recently gone through bereavement and loss caused by the death of a loved one, a traumatic incident, betrayal, separation or divorce? Would you like help in processing your grief, and in understanding how to grieve in a healthy way? If so please join this special group of others who are going through the same thing, hear how others are dealing with their loss, share your own pain and healing process, and pray for one another as 'wounded healers". Please register your name and contacts at the Information Table. The group begins meeting on August 20th for 6 weeks.

Finished school? Improve your  life-skills : There is a special class at 9.30am for all college-age guys designed to sharpen your life-skills as well as making yourself marketable. This class will challenge your faith and grow you, as well as exposing you to your peers who are dealing with the very same questions you are having! Its every Sunday at the tent at 9.30am.

Expressions!
TODAY at 1pm to 2.29pm, we have Spinrej featuring DJ Nevs coming in for our Expressions youth event. SK-Blue and Gospel Fathers will also be perform! That will be 1 hour of mad music, mad dancing, mad fun! Be there!