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FEBRUARY 2003 - PART ONE

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Popular Gospel musician for Kigocho

Popular Gospel musicians in Kenya Esther Wahome is in London. On Sunday 23rd February, 2003 she joined other Kenyans in London for the monthly Kogocho (praise and worship) at The Glory of Jesus Chirst Church, Eastham, London. The service which was one of the best ever held in London was quite entertaining when the Esther took the microphone everyone changed the beat. With a different beat from Kenya Esther made everyone participate with a rhythm - downwards, sideways and backwards. The service was crowned by fire preacher from Elburgon, Nakuru, Kenya Rev. Samuel Muya who delivered a moving message. Esther Wahome has been busy singing since she arrived in UK. She started in Glasgow as from 2nd to 14th February, Newcastle on 15th February, Sunderland on 16th February, Whitley Bay on 17th February and London on 23rd February. The last concert is on Friday 28th February at Queenspark Baptist Church, 20 Balvicar Drive, Glasgow at 7.30 p.m. Contacts for Rev. Lukas Njenga is lukas.njenga@btopenworld.com, 07984491456. For Esther Wahome email is wahomees2002@yahoo.com

It has never been like that before in London for Kigocho. Everyone was up in the air for dance	Esther Wahome entertained the worshipers with Kenyan style
Ladies could not hold on their seats. From left is Mrs. Kuria, Susan Wambui and Tabitha Mwangi from North London	Esther Wahome was accompanied by Rev. Lukas Njenga (centre) from Prayer for The City, Glasgow, Scotland
The face of the gospel singer Esther Wahome from Kenya. Her music is quite of high standard - unlike any other in London	Rev. Samuel Muya from Elburgon crowned the occasion by delivering the message of the day - "Pastors, don't compromise with the gospel"

Pastor Ann came with a drum for the occasion	Esther Wahome (far right in black) made sure that everyone at the venue was down to his knees to praise the Lord
Children also posed with the gospel musician Esther Wahome	A team from Glasgow was at the service: From right is Rev. Lukas Njenga, Rahab Muchoki and her child Vicky Muchoki with James Muchoki behind them, Fred Newa and Emmanuel Njenga.

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Israel (Jacob) joined the priesthood

They came with Buses, mini-buses and cars to escort their pastors for ordination at St. James Church, Park Hill, Clapham, London SW4 on Saturday 22nd February, 2003. The ordination which was conducted by International Ministerial Council of Great Britain ordained 11 pastors from several different churches. Among the ordained pastors was a Kenyan pastor in London Mr. Samuel Jacob Mwathi Kuria of The Glory of Jesus Christ International Ministry, Anena Maria Goretti a Ugandan of Acts Ministries International, David Indanda Etana of Congo of Worldwide Evangelical Mission of Messengers. Etana, French speaking pastor found of La Pierre de l'Angel (The Rock of the Angel) is a graduate in International Relations in Law which he read at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. It was  interesting to everyone around to see Sophy Modupe Wahab of Restoration for Abused People being ordained. Her ministry, Restoration for Abused People (R.A.P.) is a Christian based counselling charity and ministry. It is dedicated to restoring people who have suffered abuse. The ordaining bishops were Rt. Rev. Sheila Douglas moderator of IMCGB and Rt. Rev. Onye Obika the secretary. At the same function, several ministries were admitted as full members of IMCGB among them The Glory of Jesus Christ International Ministry.

Email and congratulate him if you feel like. His email is  jacobmwathi@oal.com

Preparing themselves  for ordination	The moderator of IMCGB Rt. Rev. Shaila Douglas ordaining  pastor Samuel Jacob Mwathi Kuria  as Bishop Onye looks on
Mrs. Kamau Matahe (second left) and Evangelist Gladys Ngunyi from Kenya (third right) were among the guests	Thumbs up Mr. Seed - The children of pastor Jacob Kuria could not hide their joy. From left is James Mwathi and his brother Dominic Githua
From right was Pastor Peter Njuguna, Rev. Stephen Kinuthia and Pastor Simiyu during the ordination	Time to dress: Rev. Peter Njega (formerly Njuru) left and Rev. Elijah Kimani (second left) shows the newly ordained pastor Jacob how to dress
The grandaunts after the ordination among them Pastor Jacob (right behind row) and Pastor Anena Maria (seond right front row) from Uganda and Sophy Modupe (far left back row) of Restoration of Abused People Ministry	Newly ordinated Pastor Samuel Jacob Kuria Mwathi and friends posing for a photo with Rt. Rev. Sheila Douglas and Rev. Anye of IMCGB

Church members of The Glory of Jesus Christ International Ministry joined their pastor to congratulate him after the ordination as Rev. Samuel Muya (second right) from Nakuru, Kenya joined in

Dressing for the occasion. "And now ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Rev. Samuel Jacob Mwathi Kuria"

Email and congratulate him if you feel like. His email is  jacobmwathi@oal.com

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Bishop Mark Kariuki at Swahili Service in London on 16/02/03

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Bishop Mark Kariuki: "I want to you to be united in the United Kingdom"	"Communications brings unity"
Evangelist Gladys Ngunyi (centre) and Raphael of FEM (right)	Time to praise and worship for young and old
"Teremuka......."	Swahili Choir girls during the service
From right is Alice Kamau, Pastor Kamau and Pastor Peter Njuguna at far left	Like father like son. Young Kenyan boys practising how to do it. From left is Gitonga Maina, Mwangi Maina and Mwangi Kambo

Rev. Elijah Kimani and his wife Rev. Agnes Kimani (right) at the service	Swahili Choir men in action from left is Njau, Karanja and Muchai
Vision Gospel Ministry choir gave a number at the service	It was quite a moving service

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Pastors Unity meeting at Heathrow, UK

It was a joyous moment on Saturday 15th February, 2003 at Quality Hotel new Heathrow, UK when Pastors and other organisations leaders met for a Unity Dinner. The dinner  was sponsored by Mr. Satish Kumar a property developer in UK who is a good friend of Kenyans. Mr. Kumar has helped more than 300 Kenyans to buy houses in UK to date. The dinner which was well attended at the four star hotel was followed thereafter by speeches from different pastors. Among the main speakers was Rev. Samuel Muya from Talents Revival Centres, Elburgon, Nakuru Kenya. Speaking at the meeting Rev. Muya who is a brother to the late Kimani Muya well known in Kenya as Masanduku expressed his desire to see pastors unite in UK. He explained in detail that every church has a purpose in the house of God. "We all have different talents and we should not try to bury each others talents as if it is a competition as there is no competition in the house of God." Rev. Muya continued to explain. The meeting was crowned by cutting a Unity Cake to signify a new chapter of cooperation. (more photos soon at Church News section)

Pastor Simiyu (right) and gospel singer Mrs. Pouline Wangai (left) at the Pastors Dinner

Pastor Peter Njuguna (centre) and Pastor Kamau and wife Alice. Pastor Njuguna and Kamau are completing theology at Bible College of South London. Pastor Nguguna from Thika leaves for Kenya soon. His farewell party will be on 23rd March 2003. Contact 07951436666.

From left is Rev. Elijah Kimani, his wife Agnes Kimani and Rev. Vanessa	Rev. Samuel Muya from Elbugorn, Kenya (left) with Pastor Phillis Wagura and Pastor Jane Njiiri (far right)
Rev. Thomas Manton (left) from Dallas, USA joined the team. He is the one who had a prophesy about NARC winning before the elections (see www.thomasmanton.com)	Rev. Isaac Ndugire (right) and Mr. Wanyoike of both of World Revival Ministry, London.
Pastor Njagi (right) of SDA Maranatha Churchand his wife	Baba na Mama SACOMA - Sam Ochieng (right) and his wife Perez Ochieng of Sahara Communities Abroad - last year Perez won a prestigious award of the Fund-Raiser of the year - the first black lady to win such an award

Mr. Sam Mwai (right) of Narc UK and his wife at the dinner	KLN executives: From left is Mr. Joseph Ngugi and his wife and KMDJ chairman Mr. Ngethe Mbiyu and his wife
Guests attending the dinner	The man who sponsored the event Mr. Satish Kumar who is a property developer in London

Rev. Samuel Muya delivering his well thought speech

The master of the ceremony was Rev. Jeff Macharia

Pastor Moses Muchiri  (right) from Luton taking notes at the pastors meeting at Quality Hotel near Heathrow	After the dinner a unity cake was waiting somewhere to celebrate a new chapter in the pastor's cooperation vision
ALL SMILE as the girls cut the unity cake. From left is Pastor Jane Njiiri of CCBC, London, Mrs. Perez Ochieng of Sahara Communty Abroad, Mrs. Charity Macharia of Rema Ministries, Mr. Eunce Kamweru wife of Pastor Isaac Kamweru of CCBC Beckton Church and Mrs. Kumar the sponsors of the dinner meeting.	Not only the pastors agreed to work in unity - even the politicians decided to do the same. KMDJ chairman Mr. Ngethe Mbiyu (left) and Narc official in UK Mr. Sam Mwai (centre)  shaking hands as a sign of unity while Mr. Ruhiu  (right) another Narc official looks only

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Why do African men die early?

Because of bad health policy!

It was a normal Sunday just like any other at Calvary Charismatic Baptist Church - 09th February, 2003. The head pastor Rev. Francis Sarpong entered the church well equipped - with a priest's gown ready to deliver a professional medical service - just like a specialised medical doctor. A senior pharmacist in the church could not help to congratulate the pastor. Before his sermon the pastor 'warned' the congregation that the sermon he was about to deliver was not spiritual.

THEME: "STEWARDSHIP OF OUR BODY"

READINGS 1st Reading 1Corithians 3:16 2nd Reading 2Corithians 6:16

"An average lifespan of an African man is 49 years while that of a white man is 75 years. In some African countries like Guinea Bissau the lifespan been reduced to 43 because of young men drinking too much."

    TEN HEALTH TIPS

1. PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE

Everyone in UK should have a private insurance as some goes as low as £10.00. This is because you can die waiting for an operation with National Health Service as you can wait for as long as 3 years.

2. MUST FAMILY HISTORY

Check your family history for this would help the doctor to compare your case. A good example is a recent case of TD Jakes the famous American preacher. TD Jakes went to see his doctor with a problem. He was overweight. His doctor asked him about his family history. His doctor was surprised to see that TD Jakes father died at TD Jakes age, for the same problem TD Jakes was having. The doctor told TD Jakes that he has to make a U-turn and change his health habits as he was in a great danger. Henceforth TD Jakes changed and he slimed observing all the health instructions and he completely recovered.

3. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR OWN BLOOD PRESSURE KIT

It was noted that most African dies of heart related illness. Most people suffer with high blood pressure and they are not aware. The pastor noted that the kit costs only £59 and the kit will help you monitor your conditions all the time.

4. CHECK YOUR SUGAR LEVEL

Most people suffers from Diabetes and it takes along time before they know the problem.

5. CHECK YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

You should ask you GP to check your cholesterol level so as to keep under control with your eating habits

6. CHECK YOUR DIED

It is always good to book an appointment with your dietician.

7. YOU MUST DO REGULAR/CONSTANT BODY EXERCISE

8. YOU SHOULD COMPARE YOUR WEIGHT WITH AGE AND HEIGHT

9. TAKE IN VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS

10. HAVE A GOOD REST.

It was noted that most Africans in UK have 3 to 4 jobs of which they work none stop.

QUOTE OF THAT DAY

"We blacks are just dieing just like that because of little knowledge."

"I was in Amsterdam - 5.00 a.m. in the morning - everyone is walking - I saw no black man"

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Prayers for Dr. Wanjiru Kihoro

Family and friends of Dr. Wanjiru Kihoro held a "Get Well Soon" prayers for Dr. Wanjiru Kihoro and others who had a plane crash at Busia, Kenya two weeks ago. On Friday, 24th January 2003 in Busia, Western Kenya a plane crashed whilst attempting to take off. Among the thirteen passengers and crew, was  Dr. Wanjiru Kihoro. By the grace of God nine people survived and Dr. Kihoro was one of them. She is currently in Nairobi Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.  The prayers were held on Saturday 1st February, 2003 at ABANTU for Development, 1 Winchester House, 11 Cranmer Road, London, SW9 6EJ. The prayers were lead by Pastors Osano and Richard from South Africa with a Church in London. Speaker by speaker spoke of the good things which Dr. Kihoro has done to help the poor and how she has been on the front line fighting for the right of the women worldwide. The guests also signed Get Well Soon Cards at the venue. The Get Well Soon website for Dr. Wanjiru Kihoro is online. You can find it at http://getwelldrkihoro.com

Investigative journalist Mr. Gitau wa Njenga (right) was among the guests at the prayers meeting	Dr. Wanjiru Kihoro addressing NARC officials in a London hotel during the NARC's tour in UK in December 2002.
Pastor Osano preaching at the prayers meeting	Pastor Richard giving a word of encouragement at the meeting
Visitors signing Get Well Soon Cards at the meeting	Rev. Geoffrey Macharia and his wife were among the guests
Friends of Dr. Wanjiru Kihoro at the meeting	Ms Njeri wa Matenjwo (centre) a sister to Dr. Wanjiru Kihoro

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Ordained for priesthood

Pastor Anthony Gichuhi of Remnant Christian Centre, London was ordained on Sunday 26th January, 2003. The colourful ceremony which took place at Vicarage Centre, Stratford, London was officiated  by two bishops under the umbrella of Trans Atlantic and Pacific Alliance of Churches (TAPAC). Anointed together with the pastor was his wife and child. The colourful occasion was witnessed by large number of people from all walks of life. Remnant Christian Centre is the former Voice of God.

Pastor Tony Gichuhi moments before being ordained	Like father like son.....Jonathan (second left) son of Pastor Karanja joined his mother Damaris  (left) and Mrs. Gichuhi (right) to give a number
Bishop Edward Manasseh Antwi (right) and Bishop Susan Kai Amarteifio (second right) as they ordains pastor Tony	A large number of family and friends joined to witness the occassion
"You also belong to the house of the priesthood", the bishop commented as she prayed for Pastor Tony's child	The bishops crowned the occasion by giving Pastor Tony certificates

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