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MARCH 2004 - PART ONE

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A 3,000 seater church in Elburgon, Kenya

Rev. Samuel Muya of Talents Revival Centres in Elburgon, Kenya came to the UK in March, 2003 to solicit for funds to build a church for his congregation back in Kenya after facing eviction by the landlord. His aim was to go and buy a plot and build a church according to his specifications to tally up with the modern days. After a fundraising in April last year organised by Kenyans in London he was given about one million Kenya shillings to start the work. He went back home and did just that. One year down the line he has done an impressive job and the congregation could not wait to move to their new premises but they have already moved into the new premises without the roof. He is now appealing to friends to help them complete the construction of their church as they have now exhausted all the funds. He is planning to come to the UK in the month of May 2004 for further fundraising to complete the building. His contact is 0734745609 or 002545131252 - email samuelmuya2003@yahoo.com

Rev. Samuel Muya (right) with the worshippers during a Tuesday's prayer meeting in the newly unroofed church

A distance photo of the church now awaiting the roofing

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Dear Bishops, Pastors, Churches, Fellowships, Friends and wonderful Partners,

We thank God for you our partners that have really shown great love in words of comfort in your giving and your availability. We thank our dear partners, pastors, churches, fellowships for contributing towards Rev Grace’s emergency return ticket to travel to Kenya for the laying down to rest of Mr. Macharia whose life was shortened by the merciless.

Rev Grace was invited to minister in Pennsylvania at Hershey’s Ladies Morning Bible Study group and Aglow light house- Evening fellowship in Lebanon. These will be memorable meetings of God teachings us on how to pray. Visit our website for the mission pictures and more about the ministry. www.agracem.org

• 2004 March – April Kenyan Mission. God has provided for three return tickets and we thank God for all those who honored their pledges. If you haven’t honored yours please do so promptly
• March 29th – April 4^th 2004 Conference in Ong’ata Rongai. April 5th - 12^th Easter Convention –Kathiani. March 28^th. & April 12^th-14^th.Easter convention at Christ Foundation Fellowship-River Road Nairobi.

Web page: WWW.agracem.org

"A door of hope is being opened"

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru of Jesus is Alive Ministries was the guest speaker at Calvary Charismatic Baptist Church, London on Sunday 22nd February, 2004. The Bishop will be in the UK for almost two weeks with a tight schedule in and out of London. She was the guest preacher at Agape Miracle Centre, Deptford, South London as from 20th to 22nd Feb. 2004. The bishop will be preaching throughout the week at Hackney, Hour of Miracle & Prayer International Centre as from Monday 23rd February to 29th February, 2004 at 6.30 p.m. The venue is 1st Floor, 25-37 Rothbury Road, Hackney, E9 5HA. Contact is 0208 9858952.

During her preaching at Calvary, the Bishop preached from Hosea 2:14-23. Her theme was "a door of hope is being opened". "God has sent me here to tell you that it is time for you to come back to God". "Hosea of instructed by God to marry a prostitute whom kept on running away from him the same way we keep on running away from God.  Most of you have prostituted in Christian life" the bishop explained. "You don't have to struggle to justify yourself to people." the bishop concluded.

Bishop Wanjiru preaching at Calvary	A section of the congregation during the service
Time to ask for forgiveness at the service	The bishop preached with a lot of boldness

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A press release from Bishop of Mt. Kenya South, Rt. Rev. Peter Njenga about the death of Rev. Susan Njeri Ndungu through a road accident while in mission in Uganda on 10th February, 2004. Rev. Njeri Ndungu and her husband a well known Gospel Musician in Kenya Mr. John Ndungu lived in London for several years before going back to Kenya at the end of 1996. Those Kenyans in the UK during that time can recall the musician as he used to sing during pre-wedding and weddings with his popular hit "Mwĩtĩo wa Mwĩrĩ no wa tũhũ" (human body is proud for nothing). She has been working at bishop's office in Kiambu as Diocesan  Mission and Evangelism co-ordinator and that why she was in Uganda with other officials. For more information you can contact Ven. Kahare in London at 07903042253 or Mt. Kenya South offices in Kiambu at 066-22521 email ackmtksouth@swiftkenya.com fax 066-22408.

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Kenya-UK Anglican Fellowship

Following the visit of the Anglican Archbishop Benjemin Nzimbi in the UK in December last year, then followed by the recent visit in January, 2004 by four Bishops from Mt. Kenya East Diocese the river has started flowing. The Kenyan Anglican community have started gathering themselves around the UK for a weekly fellowship to bring the seed of the Anglican alive again in the UK. According to the secretary of the organisation Mr. Martin Wahinya  the Kenya Anglican Fellowship will be meeting on Sunday afternoons in East Ham, London. The team is lead by Ven. Kahara and the coordinator Ms Elizabeth Kangethe. On Sunday 8th February, 2004 Rev. Kamuyu from Kingsbury, West London was the guest speaker at the fellowship. Rev. Kamuyu preached about the tongue. "You need to guard your mouth, your mouth can destroy and your mouth can build. A lot of Kenyans in the UK and elsewhere have suffered because of the misuse of their  mouth. You know your Kenyan friend who you never like to see because he said this and that about you...." Rev. Kamuyu continued to explain. Those who want to communicate can do so by phone 07903543995.

Rev. Kamuyu (right) preaching at the fellowship on Sunday  on left is  Ven. Kahara and Elizabeth Kangethe (centre)

A part of the congregation at the Anglican fellowship

Young Anglicans - it was quite impressive as young boys joined the fellowship singing in Swahili with books. From left is Ken Kangethe, Tony Kimani and Wahinya

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It is appointed for men to die once

Family and friends of the late Mbutti Gichau in London gathered for a memorial service on Tuesday 3rd February, 2004. The ceremony took place at the Memorial Baptist Church, Barking Road, London. The Word of encouragement  to the family was delivered by Rev. Isaac Kamweru of Destiny Ministry, London. The preacher reminded the congregation that it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement. Reading from Hebrews 9:29. He reminded the family that they should give thanks to God for they were able to experience the love of their father of which many people never experience. The late Mbutti Gichau passed away last week in Nairobi, Kenya. He comes from Riruta, Kawangware, Nairobi, Kenya.

In attendance from left is Mrs. Agnes Kimani, Rev. Elijah Kimani and Pastor Joseph Karanja

The family of the late at during the service -from left is Bob Kamau, John Gichau, grandchild, Irene Wanjiku Mbutti and Rose Muthoni Mbutti

From left is Tabby, Mrs. Mihango and Mrs. Kamau	Mr. Njoroge (left) was among the congregation at the service
The preacher of the day Rev. Isaac Kamweru of Destiny Christian Ministry - www.destinychristianministry.org	Rev. Elijah Kimani praying for the family at the service

The family and close friends posing for a photo at the service

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"Arise and shine"

Evangelist Theresa Wairimu from Nairobi, Kenya concluded her revival crusades in London with a dinner with guests on Monday 2nd February, 2003. The evangelist arrived in London on Wednesday morning and held a series of meetings in London on Thursday and Friday summarising it with the weekend revival meetings at Emanuel Centre. A well attended women meeting was also held on Saturday morning at the same venue. The preacher preached from Isaiah 60:1 "Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.". While preaching at the crusade, the evangelist prophesied to the Londoners that God has rejected a number of priesthood in this country and God has ordained a new priesthood - a priesthood of excellence.

At the exclusive dinner was held at The Rembrandt Hotel, next to Harrods in Central London, the preacher prophesied to several people. The attendance was high and some guests had to take another wing  then joined in at the preaching time. In all the meetings Evangelist Wairimu coordinated with Pastor Mark from Holland. After the dinner the preacher hugged all the guests on their way out and some guests left  the hotel 2.00 p.m. She leaves for Nairobi, on Wednesday before flying back to the United States in the middle of the month.

Evangelist Theresa Wairimu scanning through the Bible at the crusade

The evangelist in a jovial mood during her sermon

A section of the crowd at the crusade

A section of the newly born-again group at the crusade

Rev. James Kirika of Discipleship Christian Centre (left) and his wife wife at the dinner www.discipleshipcenter.org	A section of  the congregation at the dinner
A daughter of Evangelist Wairimu speaking at the dinner	From left is Rozze, Martha Kahugu and Uwera

Mrs. Mahihu a co-partner with Evangelist Wairimu speaking at the dinner	Pastor Mark from Holland speaking at the dinner
Heads together as Mr. Njuguna (right) and his fiancé both from Oxford listens for their word from Evangelist and Pastor Mark	Guests queuing to hug the evangelists on their way out

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Taking their son for dedication

Family and friends of Rev. Isaac Kamweru of Destiny Christian Ministry London joined him and his wife Mrs. Eunce Kamweru for the dedication of their child Christopher Kamweru Gitu. The ceremony took place on Sunday 25th January, 2004 at their church at Central Park Road, East Ham, London. The colourful ceremony was witnessed a large number of Kenyans and friends and was followed by a reception at the same venue in the afternoon. The preacher of the day was a dynamic preacher of Charisma Church, Barking Rev. Uwusu Chawa. Rev. Owusu preached from Hebrews 9:7. He urged Christians to show true love in the church as church of today have changed to scratch my back and I scratch yours. "Show your live by actions not just by mouth, I need to see the colour of your love", the preacher explained. "Love is the base in  all walks of life. Even in marriage. It is quite common to hear some married people saying, I can't take this marriage any more - you better take brother or sister - love forgives", the preacher explained causing laughter to the worshippers.You must be Christians of love. "Statistics shows that when a pastor travels, the church also travels" the preacher explained.

The choir in the church - from left is Mr&Mrs. Waore and Mrs. Mwai far right and Margaret (second right)	Mr. Charles Muhindi a talented instrumentalists played the keyboard beautifully. The man is such talented that he can play almost all musical instruments perfectly
A section of the worshippers in the church - from left is Pastor Michael Kamau, Joe Mwai, Mrs. Gatanyu and Mrs. Kamweru	A dynamic preacher Rev. Owusu delivered a tough sermon on "love"
A large crowd of worshippers witnessing the dedication	Rev. Owusu (second right) dedicating the child as Rev. Giteru (right) looks on
An elderly lady Hilda (right) congratulating Rev. Kamweru and his wife Eunice after the dedication	Among the guests at the service were from left Mrs. Mrs. Mwai, Mrs. Mary Karanja, Pastor Jane Njiiri and Mrs. Kuria

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Before he began his evidence, Prof Mbithi who had earlier described himself as a farmer and a prophet, told the packed hall that he had decided to testify because, "In Leviticus, Chapter Five, Verse One it is written: 'If a person sins because he does not speak up when he hears a public charge to testify regarding something he has seen or heard about, he will be held responsible.' And that is God who will hold you responsible, the society and this commission."

President Moi was on Thursday 22/01/04 named as the man who ordered Sh5.8 billion of public money to be moved to private Goldenberg accounts. The order was given casually by telephone to the then Civil Service head Philip Mbithi who was told to pass it on to Treasury chief Wilfred Koinange. The dramatic disclosure came from Prof Mbithi during evidence to the Goldenberg Inquiry yesterday in which he also gave a fascinating insider's account of life in the Moi State House – "riddled with corruption and infighting".  It was in similar circumstances, he revealed to the commission, that President Moi Moi telephoned him in his Harambee House office from Mombasa and ordered him to find Dr Koinange "and tell him to transfer the Sh5.8 billion through CBK." Prof Mbithi said he was told to ask Dr Koinange to ensure the instructions were carried before 5pm that same day.

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