We would like to introduce four wonderful Christian leaders
in Nakuru who are coming together to see the message of the Kingdom of Heaven
proliferated throughout Kenya. They are just a few of the men who are
offering their lives to fight corruption and immorality in religion. They hope
to begin this fight through the mutual accountability and training found in a new ministry called... ‘The Friendship’.
We asked the men and women of who have consistently attended the
‘The Friendship’ meetings to describe how it has helped them. Their replies were very encouraging. We are also proud to say that these exceptional men and women are also our friends. Below
are a couple of examples of how they responded.
There are those who would call these people dreamers because
they believe two or more gathered together in Christ name can make any
significant difference in a large and very religious city; and perhaps they are
right. Yet what higher dream can one have than desiring to glorify Christ
through the sacrifice of their lives. We shall see what Christ will do with
their offerings.
Let me begin by introducing to you two
pastors who I believe will be the men who will soon lead this newly formed ministry
called ‘The Friendship’. Both these men are becoming some of our best friends in
Nakuru.
The first is James K Nyaga. James is a veteran pastor who
has done much apostolic work among the Massi people in Samburu. He now lives in
Nakuru and is the father of two wonderful children. He has been blessed with
one of the most devoted wives I have ever met. His ministry here in Nakuru
consists of serving as a full time shepherd and running a school with of 85
students in the midst of the slums.
James and his wife labor in this school tirelessly
providing the love and care these children need, who otherwise would grow up
without an education. I will have a lot more to say about the faith of this man
and his wife. Above are some of their school children.
Here is what James related concerning ‘The Friendship”…
“May I take this opportunity to thank
God for opening this great door to know the men and women from Rose Creek and
even having fellowship with them.
The things I have learned from your
meetings have not only helped me in the ministry, but first (in) my personal
life and my relationship with God. I have learned to allow God to deal with
body, soul and Spirit. The meetings are not like other meetings…. everybody
participates and love of Christ is experienced.
I love the way you share with us the
deep secrets of the word of God. Your teachings are not (so much just)
theologically rooted but life changing truths which go deeper than body, soul,
(all the way) down to our Spirits. I’m teaching these truths to our church and
I can see the impact of the teachings. People are open for true and sincere
fellowship and love from one another.
I am committed to continue with these
meetings and I want more from your experience as God has given you. You are
more than teachers to me but, my spiritual fathers. I want to tap more from
you. I am willing and ready to continue with the meetings”.
Yours in Christ, James Nyaga
The next brother we want you to meet is Thomas Okumu. Thomas
is the owner of a chicken business located in the center of Nakuru. Thomas is also
a wonderful spirit filled man. He not only runs a good business but pastors a
growing church. He works in connection with other men he is raising up to
co-shepherd with him. Watching them work together is awesome.
Here is what Thomas says about ‘The Friendship’….
First of all I would like to thank
God who have connected us with the men of God: Brother Noah and Brother Douglas
These meetings have blessed me so
much. The first thing I was taught was that the spirit and the soul are two
different things and operate differently. I (also) came to realize that if we
cannot work together as brothers, then we will not make it. So these men have
worked hard to see all pastors have come together. Ps 133-1:3
I would urge my brothers go on (continue
the meetings) so that God may continue to bless us spiritually so that we may
go on as well. The word of God is new day by day. If we continue meeting we
will have to heat (receive the) new things that God is doing in our life and
also get the word of encouragement in (for) our life.
These are two of the people
our Father is touching and bringing together on board the 'FriendShip'. May God help us to continue in this
ministry. None of these men and women would have been so affected without the
support and prayers from people back home.
So from the entire crew of the 'The FriendShip' and those of us serving them … thank you!
Next post… What would you do if
160 employees of Wal-Mart asked you to come and teach them every Saturday
morning the gospel of the Kingdom of God?
