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JULY 2004 - PART ONE

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Signs of the time

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has urged all French Jews to move to Israel immediately to escape anti-Semitism.  He told a meeting of the American Jewish Association in Jerusalem that Jews around the world should relocate to Israel as early as possible. But for those living in France, he added, moving was a "must" because of rising violence against Jews there. France's foreign ministry said it had asked Israel for an explanation of the "unacceptable comments". French Jewish leaders, interviewed on France-2 Television, said Mr Sharon's remarks were unhelpful. "These comments do not bring calm, peace and serenity that we all need," said Patrick Gaubert, of the International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism (Licra). "I think Mr Sharon would have done better tonight to have kept quiet." "It's not up to him to decide for us," said Theo Klein, honorary president of Crif, which represents French Jewish organisations.

Trend

France has suffered a wave of anti-Semitic attacks coinciding with renewed fighting in the Middle East. "We see the spread of the wildest anti-Semitism" in France, Mr Sharon said. The latest French government figures show 510 anti-Jewish acts or threats in the first six months of 2004 - compared to 593 for all of last year. In recent years there have been bomb attacks against a number of synagogues and Jewish schools in France. Jewish tombs have also been desecrated.

Mr Sharon acknowledged that the Paris government had made efforts to tackle the problem. He pointed out that France had a large Muslim community estimated at less than 10% of population, or about five million. Mr Sharon said his advice to French Jews was that moving to Israel was "a must and they have to move immediately". The BBC's Hugh Schofield in Paris says this is not the first time that Mr Sharon has spoken about the need for French Jews to leave for Israel, but rarely has he been so blunt. "We have immediately made contact with Israeli authorities to ask them for explanations about these unacceptable statements," said French foreign ministry spokesman Herve Ladsous. Our correspondent says there is irritation in France at the idea that life for Jews there is becoming dangerous - especially as the government has made every effort to show that anti-Jewish acts will be severely punished. A week ago President Jacques Chirac rushed to condemn an apparently anti-Semitic attack on a Paris train that turned out to be a hoax. Our correspondent adds that his haste only aggravated passions among many in the Muslim community who feel they are the instant scapegoats.

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Four Kenyans among the grandaunts

Four Kenyans were among 75 grandaunts who graduated on Friday 17th July, 2004 in London. The four who graduated with BA degree in Theology at Vision College of Theology and Business Studies in Hackney, London. Pastor Antony Kang'ong'a Kimani, Pastor John M. Ng'ang'a, Pastor Samuel Matahe and Pastor Charles Thairu Muiruri were later joined by family and friends for celebration parties in the evening. Vision College has moved to a big and more spacious building in Wallis Road, Hackney Wick.  After graduation, the team and their families had a graduation party at the newly opened exclusive East African Exceline restaurant in Hackney. The fine diner restaurant was opened recently by Ugandans who specialises in East African cuisine with a buffet on Sundays. They restaurant which is set in three sections is ideal for Function/Party Room for hire, ideal for family or group dining and can accommodate up to 80 guests. The restaurant has a big outside catering suitable for wedding and parties. It is located at the famous Mare Street in Hackney, no. 175.  For more information contact 0208 5259222 or 07961343705.

From right is Pastor Antony Kang'ong'a Kimani,  Pastor Samuel Matahe, Pastor Charles Thairu Muiruri and Pastor John M. Ng'ang'a,	Pastor Samuel Matahe (centre) posing with his family after the graduation
Family and friends of the Pastor Samuel Matahe enjoying their dinner at the newly opened exclusive East African restaurant at 175 Mare Street, Hackney.	Dennis Njiiri (left) well known as Baby Seed joined Matahe's family at the restaurant

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Church service live on internet

A Vicar says he will broadcast a service live on the internet via webcams and allow viewers to vote for their favourite hymn. The Reverend Alan Bain, of St Philip and St James' Church in Bath said he thought it would be Britain's first such webcast. 'The idea is to open the Church to outsiders and make them realise it has changed enormously since they last came,' he said. The one-off service will be broadcast at 10.30 am on Sunday on the website www.broadbandreligion.co.uk . Earlier this year, a church in Cardiff offered on the web inspirational text messages taken from the Bible.

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Believe in yourself!

Believe you were made to do any task without calling for aid.

Believe, without growing too scornfully proud,
that you, as the greatest and least are endowed.

A mind to do thinking, two hands and two eyes
are all the equipment God gives to the wise.

Believe in yourself!

You are divinely designed and perfectly made
for the work of mankind.

The truth you must cling to through danger and pain;
the heights others have reached you can also attain.

Believe to the very last hour, for it is true.
That what ever you will, you've been gifted to do.

Believe in yourself and step out unafraid.

By misgivings and doubt be not easily swayed.

You've the right to succeed;
the precision of skill which betokens the great
you can earn if you will!

The wisdom of the ages is yours if you'll read.

But you've got to believe in yourself to succeed.

Author Unknown
 

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I will never forget the Nyayo house miracle

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DOMINION YOUTH SEMINAR: REPORT

The youth meeting was attended well by over 60 youths throughout the day, from all over London and beyond. some came from as far as Nottingham, slough, Brixton, north London etc.

The seminar was held throughout the day from 11.00am to 5.30pm with youths pouring in and out as the days busy schedule run.

It was led and supervised by the leadership of destiny Christian ministry.

The worship service was led by youths from Victory Baptist church, forestage led by their leader Mrs Ann Silvia Adesida, followed by an outstanding dance performance by the same group.

Exaltation was done by Miss mazozo, youth leader for Rhema covenant Ministry, Brixton.

The youths presented excellent personal talents and achievement exhibitions and speeches.

These were very enlightening and motivating as many came to confess that they never were aware that some of our ordinary youths are actually present day fully qualified or armatures in various disciplines.

Among the achievements were university graduates in health qualified as nurses in renal dialysis consultancy, Black children achievers awards winners, football young 'professionals' with loads of medals and trophies, Basketballers, Boxers 'for real', computer wizards, project workers etc.

It was a seminar that encouraged all youths to spend their youth years in building themselves into future prominent and successful leaders.

Latter they were entertained with a special conference banquet to cool the day.

Big Problem

During our closing discussion on the hardships faced by the youths in London today, one major problem was prominent which became a real concern for the leaders present and that is the failure of good communication between the youths and the parents. It seems as if each group is blaming the other screaming, ' please understand what i am saying' to put it in the simplest way possible for me.

Consideration

With respect to the above findings, we therefore request the parents to implement ways of communicating to the youths with great patience, perseverance and wisdom as also there was splendid display of great lack of understanding of the dangers facing the youths among themselves which are wrapped up in the western system of thinking precisely noted as a 'culture crash'. The problem lies in the fact that the parents and the youths have been influenced by two different and conflicting cultures hence the difference in the way each group sees, interprets and expenses their thoughts.

Soon we will be holding  a parents meeting to discuss the way forward whereby we will have professional people who will discuss on the issue with the parents in search of paving the way forward with greater understanding.

On behalf of Destiny Christian Ministry i wish to thank all who attended and supported DOMINION YOUTH seminar. And to the youths you are just great. God bless you all.

Rev Isaac Kamweru. 

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KINGDOM WALL

BUILDERS MINISTRY

Based on the Book of Nehemiah

Dear sister in Christ

We thank God once again for giving us this opportunity to write to you. Our God is good and His mercies are new every day.

We would like to thank all that attended our first prayer meeting that took place on 24^th April. We have started receiving feedbacks and testimonies of what God is doing after that afternoon of prayer. WE GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY.

 2 Chr.7:14 says “if my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal their land” and 2 Chr.16:9a says “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him”. Yes our God is faithful. He strengthens us in our weakness and gives us direction.

We invite you to the next prayer meetings which will be on the following Saturday (s)

24^th July, 7^th August and 4^th September 2004,

Time: 1.00pm -5.00pm

VENUE: - Westminster Chapel, Buckingham Gate, London.

Nearest tube station is St. James Park Station (Please note these dates down in your calendar.)

Contact telephone:     07961 874984 – Paula Kibira

                                    07951 453295 – Winnie Wangare

                                    07946 777583 –  Lucy Kamau

You can also send your prayer requests before these dates to KWB Ministry, 15 Coston walk, London SE4 2LS and include your full name and address and contact number. We believe our God will answer your prayers. We take time off before every meeting to pray for every prayer request and we would like to stress that it is done in total confidence.

God bless you and remain in the Love of Christ.

From KWB Ministry

PaulaKibira.

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This article appeared in the Nation newspaper of Friday 11Th June 2004.It explains how Kenyan pastors are taking advantage yes of the word of the Lord to make money.

ITS LONG BUT WORTH READING.


A debate is raging in a smallish office. The young men, sales executives for a laboratory equipment firm, are discussing the merits of going into business. In the midst of the argument, a cool voice intones: "Church is the best business." No one laughs.
It is just another version of the conventional wisdom among Kenyans these days: if you want to get rich almost overnight, start your own church. Soon enough, greatly aided by "miracle" crusades and prayer meetings, you can expect to be swimming in riches: sleek car, trendy suits and posh house at a prestige address.

While this may not always be true, it is a powerful statement of common perceptions of the church in Kenya – what some in Christian circles describe as the commercialised gospel. Says a journalist working for a Christian outfit: "The gospel is equated with wealth these days. Many church leaders, especially among the charismatic churches, have drank from the wells of the prosperity gospel. They spend a good amount of time preaching about giving to God so that He may reciprocate with a financial breakthrough."
Religion has experienced phenomenal growth in Kenya since the advent of the charismatic churches in the 1980s – which coincided with some of the most trying times for Kenyans during the post-independence period. In Nairobi, such churches have literally taken over the old movie theatres such as Globe, Cameo, Embassy and Odeon. Nairobi Cinema, once one of the best in the city, now shows exclusively Christian movies.

The battle for the hearts and minds of Kenyan Christians has even taken to the airwaves, with FM radio stations and television competing for what is no doubt a vibrant sector. That this religious wave should sweep through Kenya is not surprising. Long before the "new age" Christianity came onto the scene, there were reports that there were up to 5,000 religious institutions registered in the country. In fact, there have been sporadic threats to deregister some of these groupings.

Underlying this has been the concern that religion has become a big industry enjoying an unprecedented boom. There are those who argue that the proliferation of evangelical churches and sects – most of them breakaways from the mainstream – has its roots in the increasing "business" orientation of religion.

While there is nothing wrong with exponential growth of the Church, the key concern is that many of the churches could be vehicles for greedy men and women – who go by titles such as evangelist, pastor and bishop – to prey on the fears and spiritual needs of Kenyans to enrich themselves.

We are at a church in the city. The singing is barely over when the bespectacled pastor, sporting a new three-piece suit, walks briskly to the pulpit, a cordless microphone in his left hand. Amidst wild cheering, clapping and ululation, he smiles infectiously, then shouts: "It is time to give!" More wild applause.

But he does not leave it at that. "You must give a good offering that will maintain the man of God and his family. My wife can’t dress well if you don’t give money," he says to worshippers gazing at him with rapt attention. He winds up with a passionate prayer asking God to make the people give generously towards His work.

To an outsider, such remarks may seem outrageous. In the old days, worshippers gave to the tune "Toa ndugu, toa dada, ulichonacho wewe..." (Give what you have, brothers and sisters). Today, it is more a case of the offertory taking centre stage. If it is not about buying the pastor a new vehicle, it is about building a new sanctuary. When it is not about buying a "more powerful" public address system, it is about supporting a TV programme or sending the man of God to export the "apostolic anointing to regions beyond." And when it is not a seed offering, it is a curse-breaking offering.
Zainab Hussein, a theology and Bible student at a Nairobi college, says: "When you have any kind of problem, a pastor will tell you to sow a seed (giving money) for God to answer your prayer. This is just a way for preachers to enrich themselves at the expense of their flock."

Hussein, formerly a Muslim but now a member of a major Pentecostal church, argues that this is tantamount to buying a miracle. "What is the distinction then between God and a witchdoctor?" she asks. "God’s gifts are freely given."

Edward Nyaoke, who graduated from Bible college last year and believes it is crucial to support preachers and their work, argues that the decision to give should be spontaneous. "Don’t give because somebody is pressing you to do so. Give to God because He is God."
But preachers maintain that there is nothing wrong with money talk in church. Says Jonah Obonyo, bishop of Cathedral of Praise International Ministries: "We are in a more demanding society and the standards of living have gone up. Preachers are part of this society, with needs just like any other person. According to the Bible, preachers should eat from the gospel they preach."
Obonyo, who has a congregation of about 4,000, is quick to add, though, that the church should not be made to finance a lavish lifestyle for a pastor. "It is wrong for some ministers to demand that the congregation buys them their dream cars or homes, he says. We should live a ‘standard’ life."

Some say "Critics of the high profile of cash" in the Church may be driven by early missionary teachings encouraging their congregations to wait for their reward for being good to come in heaven. Life on earth was merely to be tolerated in anticipation of paradise. This still holds for many rural preachers in mainstream churches. Since their congregations are generally poor, many have to settle for "Civil Service" pay packages – that is, if they get paid at all. They may get a bicycle for their work or have to travel by matatu. Their work is seen as a calling, and the respect and love of their congregations is enough reward.
It is, perhaps, in this context that there was such a furore over cash-for-prayers preacher Peter Njoka when it was disclosed that he had received Sh1.7 million as the official chaplain of the mayor of Nairobi. It would have been business as usual had the bishop not conducted a service at which he vilified Local Government Minister Karisa Maitha over a run-in with councillors in the city.
Today’s evangelical giants, modelled on the United States of America’s famed televangelists, are striking in their packaging and bearing. They reek of wealth not only in the designer suits that they wear but also in the plush studios that they broadcast their messages from. And they have no apologies to make for it.

Indeed, preachers such as Creflo Dollar are renowned for getting their congregations to physically deposit huge donations on stage. It is a sharp contrast to the life of Jesus Christ, who lived a spartan life and travelled by donkey. Though there are clear differences in the historical times, conservative Christians still grumble about what they consider the excesses of the new breed of evangelists, especially when compared with the status of their flock in these depressed economic times.

Indeed, Catholic Archbishop Ndingi Mwana a’Nzeki, found himself in a bind of sorts in the mid-1990s when prominent politicians donated a Mercedes Benz for his private use. And this regardless of the fact that he had not solicited it.

But, perhaps, it was only because his predecessor, Maurice Cardinal Otunga, lived a remarkably humble life. When Otunga retired in 1997, he moved into an old people’s home – Nyumba ya Wazee – located in a grubby neighbourhood and run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. Though known for his humility, the extent of the simplicity of his lifestyle became apparent only when he died. In his tribute, University of Nairobi chaplain Dominic Wamugunda said: "Cardinal Otunga was so detached from material wealth that I believe he owned two black suits and three pairs of shoes."
There is no doubt about it: giving will always be part of religion. Indeed, some faiths make specific philanthropic demands of their followers. Where do we draw the line?

Benson Kariuki, head of the Power of the Holy Ghost Fellowship in Nairobi’s Mathare North suburb, holds that God’s material blessings must be enjoyed here on earth. He asks rhetorically: "Shall I put on a good cloth when I get to heaven? Shall I wait to eat well in heaven? Will my children get educated when I go to heaven? Who said pastors’ children must eat for the sake of eating, without considering the quality of the food?"

Kariuki, who quit his job seven years ago, reckons pastors have a "divine assignment" to take care of the spiritual needs of their people and their living standards must reflect that leadership.

The May 2004 issue of EndTime News quotes Wilfred Lai of the Jesus Celebration Centre, Mombasa, and Mark Kegohi of Kisumu’s Jesus Cares Centre dismissing critics of preachers who have lavish lifestyles as being "mistaken."
According to the newspaper, published by the Redeemed Gospel Church best known for its baptism of Kamlesh Pattni, in which he took the name Paul, Lai says "preachers have the right to own good cars and live in good houses."
Kegohi says: "God did not create us to languish in poverty or live like beggars. People talk against prosperity, but this is what God has anointed me to preach about."

According to Obonyo, the fortunes of some of the preachers can be traced to foreign sources. Some clergy have had more exposure than others and have friends in high places in countries such as the US.
"Some of these friends become so close that they end up supporting the preachers financially," he says. "This enhances the preacher’s lifestyle. I have no problem with that."

The gap that is wrong, he argues, is that which is created when a preacher uses money from members to enrich himself and then turns round and starts discriminating against them because they are not at par with him economically.
"Because of the cars they drive and the estates they live in, their hearts grow away from the believers. They start looking for excuses not to spend time with their members because they don’t want to associate with them.
Arthur Kitonga, head of the Redeemed Gospel Church, accuses churches, especially those in Nairobi, of asking too much of their followers – besides tithes and offerings. "I have been telling pastors in the city of Nairobi that it is wrong for them to milk money from believers in the name of sowing a seed," he said at a recent leaders’ seminar in his Huruma church. "They should do only what is scriptural."

There is, indeed, money in the church. During a robbery at the All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi last year, thieves made away with more than Sh700,000 in takings from the Sunday collection. Margaret Wanjiru’s Jesus is Alive Ministries was at one time reported to be involved in the sale of a building worth Sh40 million. And the Roman Catholic Church is reputed to be one of the richest institutions on earth.

These days, churches fund-raise in the same manner as non-governmental organisations and fight to pull in the crowds by placing advertisements in the media and buying spots on television. With the advent of televangelism, fund-raising has crossed all previously known boundaries. Some critics have described televangelism as a "powerful combination of preaching, worship and big business."
Televangelism targets a huge network of viewers, who are encouraged to make contact with the organisation, making donations and ordering literature, videos and other products.

According to audited accounts, a church in Mombasa collected Sh69 million in 2001 rising to Sh83 million in 2002. And this fell short of what was required to finance various commitments, including constructing a new cathedral.
Over Sh45 million was spent on salaries for staff, including the pastor. A sizeable amount went into running a home for street children and donations to the mother church in Nairobi. By contrast, a more traditional church in a Nairobi estate collected Sh4.8 million in 2003. More than half came from tithe and Sh1.2 million from the offertory. The rest was derived from payments for services such as baptism and hall hire.

Churches are traditionally expected to make their money from tithing – which is expressly provided for in the Bible, which requires believers to give one-tenth of one’s earnings to the church. Failing to do so amounts to robbing God of what is due to Him. But many churches these days pressure their followers to give more.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that there are cases where people have surrendered their entire incomes and life savings to their church in the belief that it will be returned manyfold in blessings – and ended up leaving their families destitute. Indeed, they are exhorted to dig deeper into their pockets on the understanding that the more they give, the more the glory.
Glory is the name of the game at Winners Chapel, just behind Adams Arcade in Nairobi, where the philosophy is that one has to sow in order to harvest. The pastor, a dapper man in a well-cut suit, emphasises that members of the chapel do not entertain poverty. "In this place, he says, you must have a good job before you marry our daughter."

There is no doubting the success of the church followers, going by the cars parked outside. For those yet to get personal cars, the chapel hires a fleet of buses that provide comfortable commuter service at subsidised fare.

At the end of the day, it seems, there are no straight answers when it comes to cash and Christ. It all boils down to what you do with the money raised. For mainstream churches, the answer often comes in the form of schools, colleges and hospitals that have stood the test of time and made a remarkable input into Kenya’s development. Schools such as Alliance, Maseno, Mang’u, Kabaa, Kaaga, Tumu Tumu and others have their origins in the Church. There is a slew of mission hospitals to match.
The so-called charismatics cannot claim as long a history in Kenya. But who is to tell where their impact will be felt most in the next decade or so?
 

Church gives 23rd Psalm a makeover
They are, after the Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments, possibly the most famous words in the Bible. But now the 23rd Psalm, undoubtedly the best-known and best-loved in the English language, has had a makeover. In a new version published by the Church of England, the words: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil" are replaced by: "Even if a full-scale violent confrontation breaks out I will not be afraid, Lord." The new version shares with the traditional one the opening line "The Lord is my shepherd", but the psalmist goes on: "He lets me see a country of justice and peace and directs me towards this land" and that His "shepherd's power and love protect me" - instead of "thy rod and thy staff they comfort me".  The 23rd Psalm, rewritten by Pastor Kameeta, of Namibia, is included in the book Pocket Prayers For Justice And Peace, which has been compiled by the charity Christian Aid and will be published in October by Church House Publishing, the Church's books division. A Church House spokesman said: "It is not the Church's new official version of the 23rd Psalm. All the prayers are focused on issues such as debt, the developing world and fair trade. "The publishers hope people will take a fresh look at some of these issues." He said the King James version of the psalm "stands for all time and will still be used in churches".

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Joining the priesthoold

A Kenyan, Pastor Patrick Thuku was among 10 Baptist Church Pastors who were ordained on Sunday 30th May, 2004. The colourful ceremony took place at Calvary Charismatic Baptist Church, London. The ceremony concluded a three days of Progressive National Baptist Convention at the church which was national event for the Baptist Church in the UK. The function was presided over Bishop (Dr.) Baltimare Vice-President of Progressive Baptist Church, USA in conjunction with the host pastor who is currently the President of the Progressive National Baptist Church in the UK Rev. Francis Sarpong. Pastor Thuku, married with two children joined the church several years ago where he has been active with the Swahili Service.

Ten pastors lining up for ordination at the Calvary Church on Sunday

Pastor Thuku receiving his credentials from Bishop (Dr.) Baltimare, Vice-President of Progressive International Baptist, USA.

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coming soon ordination and conferment of Dr. Tuimising's doctorate pictures in the website

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The Tongue
It is a helpful tool
That is used as a dangerous weapon

It is so light
Yet we fail to hold it

Instead of using it as a magic wand
To tap a bit of encouragement upon one’s heart
Or a smile upon one’s face
We use it as a sword to cut people down
Leaving their hearts broken
And their self-esteem low

Instead of using it
To turn ourselves into little angels
Placing blessings upon one’s life
We use it to turn ourselves
Into fire-breathing dragons
Who insists on one’s life being taken

We use it to curse others
Not realizing we are really cursing ourselves
We must learn to hold this dangerous weapon
Before we kill others as well as ourselves

We must learn to watch the words
That we allow to roll off of it

We must allow it to be known
As a piece of gold from heaven
Instead of the flames from hell.

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Ghana's VP for a church service at Calvary

Ghana's Vice-President Professor Atta Mills and Nyeri MP Hon. Muriithi were among the worshippers who turned up for a church service at Calvary Charismatic Baptist Church in London on Sunday 23rd May 2004. Notably was the heavy security presence before the service as he vice-president was eagerly awaited at the church. After the service the two guests were given a chance to address the worshippers. Hon. Muriithi explained to the amazement of the congregation how God has helped his family back in Kenya after being attacked by gangsters in their home. The MP who left London on Sunday evening advised the worshippers to remember to pray and to bless you in need back in Africa. "As the Bible says that the best religion is the one that caters for the orphans and widows - get some orphans and widows to help and you shall prosper" the Nyeri MP concluded. While addressing the congregation the Ghana's vice-president thanked the head pastor for inviting him for the worship and promised to come back again. He advised the worshippers to be a part in building their respective countries. The preacher of the day was Rev. Francis Sarpong the head pastor of Calvary Charismatic Baptist Church, London. During his sermon which was based from 1Corrithians 12:27 taught about Spiritual Gifts. He narrated well about the gift of a HELPER which is lacking from today's generation. "Some of you if taken to your village - no one would burry you - now body knows you" Rev. Sarpong explained

CCBC Choir giving a number at the service	Hon. Muriithi (left) and Ghana's vice-president Professor Atta Mills (second left) at the service
He head pastor of CCBC Rev. Francis Sarpong preaching at the service	The VP Professor Atta Mills addressing the worshippers at the service

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20th June 2004

DEDICATION OF PASTOR MUHORO'S SON

and

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN NORTH LONDON

TIME: 2.00 P.M. TO 6.00 P.M.

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Whispers
The man whispered, "God, speak to me"
and a meadowlark sang.

But, the man did not hear.

So the man yelled, "God, speak to me"
and the thunder rolled across the sky.

But, the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said,
"God let me see you."
And a star shined brightly.

But the man did not see.

And, the man shouted,
"God show me a miracle."
And, a life was born.

But, the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair,
"Touch me God, and let me know you are here."

Whereupon, God reached
down and touched the man.
But, the man brushed the butterfly away ...

and walked on.

I found this to be a great reminder that God is always around us in the
little and simple things that we take for granted ... even in our
electronic age . so I would like to add one more:

The man cried,
"God, I need your help!"
And an e-mail arrived reaching out
with good news and encouragement.

But, the man deleted it and continued crying ..

Don't miss out on a blessing
because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.

My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless
and I picked you.  Please pass this to people you want to be blessed.

Expect the unexpected...
Have A Happy Day!

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