Nile Road Girls' School

On Tuesday May 8, CML in partnership with the Missions and Outreach team from Nairobi Pentecostal Church (NPC) Buru Buru went on a joint mission at Nile Road Girls' Secondary School. This was the schools first assembly meeting marking the begining of second term. The school's Principal-Teacher Margaret delivered the key note speach addressing various issues including a reminder to the students to abide by the school's rules and regulations. She also emphasized the need for the students' participation in co-curricular activitie as it is considered part of the School curricular by the Ministry of Education. The School's Christian Union (CU) Patron, Teacher Helen then invited Brother William who appreciated the School and its administration for recognizing God as they started the new term. Brother William read from Proverbs 3: 5-6 in commending the school for starting the term by acknowledging God. He facilitated the introduction of the mission team before inviting the speaker, Pastor Margaret to minister. Earlier that morning as we arrived, Pastor Margaret had expressed her surprise and delight when she realized that she had graduated from this very school 20 years ago. The students' eyes lit up when she disclosed this, letting them know that she had started where they are...we could all see them thinking "that could be me someday!" Her message titled, "Esther, a Woman of Substance", was a timely one for these secondary school girls on their first day of the second term. She read the text from Esther 2:7-9, 15-17. The mission team was equally blessed as we led the girls in praise and worship, prayed with them and enjoyed Pastor Margaret's message together. Even the members of the Teaching staff were blessed during the ministry, and Principal Margaret did not hesitate to assure us that we would be included in the term's program, and Teacher Helen was to facilitate this promise. This marked the begining of a relationship with the school.

On Wednesday June 6, CML returned to Nile Road with a dance team called ICED (In Christ Ever Dancers) and the Missions and Outreach team from NPC Buru Buru. This was a Christian Union Fellowship meeting scheduled to commence at 4pm. At Nile Road, Wednesday is a Clubs day and each student is expected to be in a specific club's meeting, one of which is the CU.

Unlike other Wednesdays when the CU meeting is attended by a small section of the school students population, the CU Patron made us to understand that this particular evening was unusual, for we could not use the classroom they normally use for such meetings. Many students opted to join the CU meeting rather than joining their various clubs. We were forced to move to a larger hall which did not have power supply because it was still under construction. We were just as disappointed as the girls that the ICED team could not be able perform because of the lack of power supply for their music system.

Further to this, we were now left with a shorter time to minister.

Nevertheless, we recognized the favour and grace of God in terms of being able to minister to a larger number of studants. We saw all things working together for our good and for the students, for God's glory (Romans 8:28), even in all this. It was one of those "Good problems", and we embraced it.

We were all blessed by the praise and worship led by Pastor Omondi of CML, and the message delivered by Sister Amani Muhonja. Referring to the Scripture portion from James 4:8, She challenged us to draw near to God and He will draw near to us. She reminded all of us that we were created to be intimate friends with God and that it is our responsibility to seek to develop an intimate relationship with Him. Sister Amani highlighted certain ways of facilitating and developing intimacy with God the Father, including talking to Him since He is ever with us, Studying the Scriptures, Meditating on the Word of God and Prayer.

Pastor Omondi facilitated an invitation to all the girls who were facing challenges in developing an intimate relationship with God, as well as those who wanted to receive Christ, to raise their hands and stand up to receive a special prayer. Several girls did just that and Pastor Omondi led us in an impassioned closing prayer addressing various challenges and needs. The Name of the Lord Jesus Christ continues to be glorified. We were all edified.