On Sunday 24th February 2002, Bishop Mark Kariuki of Deliverance Church, Kenya delivered a moving sermon at Victory Revival Christian Centre, Hounslow, near Heathrow Airport. During his preaching he informed the congregation that he was in London to sign a one-year-contract with Inspiration Channel for a TV programme "Life Celebration" in UK. The programme starts on Thursday 7th March 2002 at 5.30 p.m. and thereafter every Thursday at the same time. He is due to come back in April 13th to do the official launching at Emmanuel Centre, Westminster, London. A TV programme shall be recorded on that venue.

"Let us put jealous under our feet" - Rev. John Gichiri

Rev. John Gichiri of Victory Revival Christian Centre introducing Bishop Mark Kariuki

"This is the man I have telling about, he has been in US and now in London - a man on the move."

Well attended service

From left: Jeniffer Wangui, Beth Kimani and Mercy daughter of Rev. John Gichiri

Oh yes, you are from Oxford?

"Pastor Irungu, in Oxford you have to preach the gospel and be strong and courageous"

Listen to carefully - I come from the land of "hakuna matata"

"You are here in UK with a divine purpose - your are the Josephs (Joseph in the Bible) of today"

"If you do not keep the commandments you will not go to heaven"

"The gospel is not finishable, in the old days, they cooked John like mandazi or if you are from UK like sausages but he was not finishable."

Bishop Mark Kariuki giving a word of advice to the pastors. From left is Pastor Francis Irungu (Oxford, Pastor Robinson (Good Samaritan Ministry - South East London), Pastor Peter Kariuki (Slough).

"I have come from far, I was a choir master in my church, then I climbed the ladder to where I am today, I give glory and honour to God". Bishop Mark Kariuki explained.

Mr&Mrs. Njenga (second left) were among the congregation while Rose Muigai (third right) came to join them

"Hear me now, Life Celebrations TV Programme is coming in the Inspiration Channel as from Thursday 7th March 2002 at 5.30 p.m."

Bishop Mark Kariuki pressing a point forward

"We hear you Bishop," Betty (second right) tells the Bishop

"I am looking for partners in the ministry, I don't want to work alone here in UK, I am looking for sponsors who will be giving sponsoring the TV programme for at least £10 per month." the Bishop concluded.

From Birmingham was Fabian (right) and his fiancé Grace, and Mrs. Kiriki (left) was among them

"You are hear for a divine purpose."

From left: Pastor Peter Kamau, Pastor James Kirika, Mrs. Korir and Mrs. Robinson Kamau

Who posed with the Bishop?

Pastor Robinson (right) and his wife (right) posing with Bishop

Betty Mwangi (right) posed with the Bishop

Walikuja kuwahudumia

Huduma Chrisitian Choir joined the Bishop: From left sitting is Jacob Kimani, Jeniffer Munyota, Miss Mburu, and Beth Kimani. Standing from right is Rev. Elijah Kimani, Miss Kamau, Ann Kimani (fourth right), Bishop Mark, Mr. Wanjohi son of Kamau Matahe and Moses Nduati.

Can we have some smiles please!

From left is Mercy King'aru, Bishop Mark and Beth Kimani

From left is Ann Waweru from Slough and her daughter Njeri

Dedication of the baby to conclude the day

Rev. John Gichiri (left) and his wife Margaret to the opportunity to have their son

Lucas Ng'ang'a dedicated by Bishop Mark Kariuki

END FOR NOW MORE ON 13TH APRIL 2002 WHEN BISHOP MARK WILL BE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHING LIFE CELEBRATION TV PROGRAMME IN LONDON. HIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS: mkariuki@africaonline.co.ke