Bishop Samuel Kamuri Muya consecration into the office

of a Bishop on Saturday 6th December, 2008 in Kenya

Rev. Samuel Kamuri Muya was consecrated to the office of a Bishop on Saturday 6th December, 2008 in Elburgon, Nakuru, Kenya. The exciting and well celebrated ceremony was characterised by songs and dancing as the bishop was escorted by his parents and family to the alter. Bishop Samuel Muya is Samuel son of Hannah. Talk of the Biblical Samuel who was escorted to the church by his mother Hannah. A red carpet for the occasion with over 5,000 members and friends in celebrations - Gospel musician D.N. Githuka lead the congregation with the song "Ŭhe Kahĩĩ, naniĩ....." After presenting their son both the parents and Bishop Muya cried as the Arch Bishop commented: "This is a special occasion - it is my first time in the life of a arch bishop that I have consecrated a bishop escorted by both parents.". Hundreds of pastors, bishops and guests attended the ceremony. From UK was Rev. Joseph Karanja of Grays, Essex, UK, The Seeds, Mr. & Mrs. Hedley of Lakeside, UK, Mr. Haron Kamau and his sister Mrs. Louise Makofi wife of Mr. Timothy Kinyanjui of Swindon, UK and Bishop Lord of Woking, UK. Other dignitaries at the ceremony was Bishop Pius Muiru who had just arrived from Israel that morning, Bishop Kiama of Nyahururu, Bishop Thuku of Full Gospel among others. The ceremony was crowned at the reception where the bishop had to cut the cake which was resembled the Bible. Later the ceremony witnessed the best Christian dance every displayed in that town. Young and old took to the floor with gospel musician Githuka on platform.  (See the photos below for more).

BISHOP KAMURI MUYA'S CONSECRATION  PHOTOS - PART ONE

BISHOP KAMURI MUYA'S CONSECRATION  PHOTOS - PART TWO

Bishop Samuel Kamuri Muya being escorted by is parents to the consecration ceremony	His father gave him a hug after presenting him to the arch bishop as Hannah the mother looks on
Bishop Karanja of Grays UK and gospel musician Githuka	Dress Dressing for the occasion - ready to be consecrated
The Bishop was anointed with oil	The arch Bishop presented the bishop with a certificate
Bishop Muya's father, Mwalimu Muya congratulating him	"Ŭhe Kahĩĩ, naniĩ....." - musician D.N. Githuku at the platform

The Seeds posing with the Bishop and his wife	A TEAM FROM SWINDON, UK - Mrs. Loise Makofi wife of Timothy Kinyunjui of Swindon (far right) and his brother Mr. Haron Kamau (far left) posing with the Bishop at the ceremony
Bishop Muiru giving Bishop Muya some presents from Israel	Bishop Muya posing with  his family
A cake of the year - the cake resembled the Bible	Bishop cutting the cake - from left is Rev. Karanja, Bishop's wife, Bishop Lord, Bishop Muya, Bishop Kiama and finally but not least Pastor Jane Njiiri
Gospel Musician Githuka lead the celebrations at the reception	Here, Everyone for his own but God for us all as everyone - young and old joined the dance

A friend of the bishop Mr. Eli Kuria congratulating him at the ceremony	From UK was Bishop Rev. Lord and Mr. Hedley from Lakeside
Rev. Samuel Muya and his wife after undressing	Bishop Samuel Muya after being consecrated as a bishop

Bishop Samuel Kamuri Muya would like to thank all those in UK, USA and in Kenya who supported him either financially or in prayers to make this occasion as success. Special thanks goes to Mrs. Mabel Mark a business lady in the UK paid for all the food.

You can send you congratulations to samuelmuya2003@yahoo.com