Jambo (greetings) to all from Pastor Raphael Anami, July,2006
This is the first “Shiatsala Life Growth Center call” to be emailed. My hope is that this newsletter will be both informative and edifying as we share what God has clearly begun to do in the Western Province in Kenya, East Africa. We all understand that the Great Commission is to reach a lost world with the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ and Develop leaders who lead those masses that are coming to Christ. But, I believe the greatest challenge for all of us is to actually put the words of Jesus into practice—how do you get there from here? In Kenya, the Lord has given us the opportunity to participate by joining Him in what He is already doing there.
The Lord has graciously opened up an opportunity for Shiatsala Life Growth Center to begin planting small groups and a worship center in Manyulia, Kenya. The church is pastored by Pastor Raphael Anami and has about twenty members at this time. We own the title deed to a beautiful piece of property that is located on theButere-Mumias District in Shiatsala Market. The vision is to build a Worship/Training Center at that location that will train and equip nationals to reach their fellow Kenyans (and beyond). Another goal is to build an orphanage on the property to meet the ever-increasing need of caring for children of deceased (or dying) AIDS victims.
We have a very strong core group of dedicated Christians in Kenya that are committed to bringing a gospel that demonstrates integrity in leadership and a message of love, acceptance, and forgiveness. The church is impacting the community with this simple message presented in the power of the Holy Spirit. They have start a small Academy, ConneXions Elite Academy to take of the kids in the community.
The following is from a letter I just received from Pastor Raphael Anami. This clearly shows his heart and dedication to the work that Jesus has called him (and us) to do.
It is always a joy to see what God is doing in changing people’s lives, but it is even more exciting to participate in what the Lord is doing.
What is happening in the Church of Africa and the continent is an act of God. God is bringing people to Himself in an extraordinary way. Shiatsala Life Growth Center KENYA as a body of Christ within this region has a great reason to celebrate. The numbers we witness coming to Christ here and elsewhere are a wonderful testimony that God loves our Continent and is just about to turn it completely from it's Darkness to Light. It is no longer going to be known as the DARK continent. I believe our vision as Shiatsala Life Growth Center Kenya is to see a mature African church leading the global church in fulfilling the Great commission in the 21st century.
It is therefore a privilege to see this wonderful partnership serving the church in Kenya with passion and greater love of Christ for the lost. Please thank you for accepting to join us by your kind support, prayers and through all the efforts realized ever since we began working together. We honor your position in Christ as friends and love for us. Keep praying.
Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. I hope you will pause in your busy day to pray for the work that has been started in Kenya. We also need financial assistance to accomplish all that God has given us to do. Please ask the Lord how He would have you become involved in meeting this need.
Serving with excitement!
"Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God."
William Carey, Missionary to India 1761-1834
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