May was a busy month for schools and students following a brief one week break. Once school resumed the CML Ministry also went to work with weekly in-school events and even a weekend challenge. Below are just a few high lights:
Weekend Challenge at Nduru Boys’ High School
Held during the weekend of May 23 through 25, the theme for the weekend was “Living a life worthy of Christ” we began Friday night with a blessed time of Praise and Worship, followed by a preaching session with the local church Pastor. Pastor Paul and the brothers from Moi Institute of Technology (MIT), Leaky and Thadeus, were of great help assisting with the Public Address system and leading Praise and Worship.
Saturday morning opened with Mrs. Owyiego, CU Patron at Nduru Boys’ high School, as Master of Ceremonies guiding us through the weekend program. Praise and worship was led by the boys’ team, two brothers from MIT along with two of their colleagues.
The first session, led by the local church Pastor, was designed to encourage the students to live a life worth the calling in Christ. Brother William facilitated the second session on Life Purpose, with an emphasis on fulfilling the purpose for which we were created in order to glorify God. Wrapping up the morning was brother Leaky from MIT who facilitated a session on the basic foundations for living a life worthy of Christ.
Following lunch brother William facilitated a session on Peer Pressure. Items covered included factors which cause students to yield to negative peer pressure, effects of negative peer pressure and how to manage negative peer pressure.
During the Open Question Forum which followed, students asked thoughtful questions reflecting issues and challenges they face as youths. The facilitators responded from a Biblical point of view, after encouraging the students themselves to respond to the questions posed. The team of facilitators included Madam Karen, the CU Patron of Dede Girls’ High School; her husband Mr. Muma who is also a trained Counselor; Mrs. Onyiego; 9 students from MIT; the Local Church Pastor and brother William. Facilitators and students alike were blessed by the effectiveness of the session to address the practical challenges faced by the dynamic youth of today!
Brother Leaky from MIT closed the day after supper by urging the youth to set an example in conduct and speech.
We began our final day on Sunday the 25th of May with Praise and Worship led by the students in attendance, with eleven (11) schools represented. Brother William led our first session of the day by urging the students to emulate the character of Christ Who is our role model. The second session, facilitated by Mrs. Choka, focused on holiness, the character of God. She encouraged the young people to be holy as Christ is holy. Closing the morning was a session led by Mrs. Okeyo, the CU Patron of Koderobara Boys’ High School, in which she challenged the students to live a life worthy of repentance.
Following lunch, the students enjoyed a time of Presentations as they shared songs, drama and poetry. After the presentations the facilitators were officially introduced. we were excited to have eleven (11) CU Patrons from schools represented in addition to Mrs. Ogada whose school was not represented.
Closing the session was Mr. Ezra Choka, the CU Patron of Kangeso High School, with a word of prayer after the heavy rain storm caused so much noise that he was unable to be heard to preach.
Weekend Challenge at St Linus Mixed School
Held on Saturday May 31st, seven (7) schools were represented, with the following topics discussed during an open forum:
Youth Empowerment
The Role of the Youth in the Society
Challenges Facing the Youth in the Society and How to Overcome Them
Career Choice
Abortion
After the students were divided into small groups, each group was given one of the above topics to discuss. One representative was appointed for each group to present the group’s view on the topic. The facilitators then gave presentations on the same topics. Brother William facilitated a brief session giving a Biblical overview on the topics.
Teaching at the Kitere Community Assembly
On Sunday June 1st brother William facilitated a teaching session on the meaning of the church.
Questions addressed included:
Who is the Church?
What is the foundation of the Church?
How does one qualify to become a member of the Church of Christ?
Who is the head of the Church?
Where can the Church meet?
We give all the glory to God for these successful missions!
