Family Update

The month of March has been replete with activity. Ernest’s grandmother passed away. She was 89 years old. She knew the LORD. She was buried on 31st March 2023 in Mumias.

CITAM Valley Road – Wednesday 1st March 2023

I was invited by Pastor Lucy of CITAM Valley Road to speak to the ex-candidates on matters sexual purity. It was a half day session. We spend the first part looking at God’s plan for our sexuality and how to be free from the clutches of sexual sin. We dedicated the second session to speak on the LGBTQ movement and how to respond as Christians.

CITAM Clay City – Thursday 2nd March 2023

I retuned to minister to the ex-candidates of CITAM Clay City. I was hosted by Ariane Gakwandi. I spoke to the youth on how to choose a life partner. We also talked about mistakes they should avoid while dating and seeking a life partner. We emphasised on the importance of having God’s word as an authority in matters concerning dating and relationships. We then played LOGOS: The Ultimate Bible Board Game.

Deliverance for F – Thursday 2nd March 2023

A young woman by the name F came for inner healing and restoration. F was battling suicide thoughts and low esteem. She was carrying the guilt and shame of having not heeded her parents and advisers. F was very shy during the session. However, she gathered courage and spoke openly. When the time came to pray, she was unable to open her mouth at all. Initially, I thought it was her unwillingness to pray. Then I thought she was just taking time to settle her mind before she prayed. But she demonstrated that she was willing to pray but was unable to do so. I discerned it to be a spiritual attack. I prayed for her mouth and immediately it opened. She broke out into a passionate heartfelt prayer. She cried a lot as she prayed. When we were done, F admitted that she felt tremendously relieved.

PCEA Kasarani – Friday 3rd March 2023

Rev. Charles Mathenge of PCEA Kasarani invited me to speak to the ex-candidates on the subject LGBTQ. We had a great interactive session with the students. We looked at popular arguments that Christians ought to know how to respond to when challenged about the Bible’s stance on LGBTQ. It was a fruitful session.

Powerhouse Season 17 – 3rd – 31st March 2023

We started season 17 of Powerhouse. This month we covered five sessions. The men are responding well. We are hopeful to hear stories of victory and deliverance.

Moi University Annex Campus – Sunday 5th March 2023

The Christian Union of Moi University Annex Campus in Eldoret invited me to preach in their Sunday service. The topic given to me was derived from Psalm 119:11- How can a young man keep their way pure? I preached from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5.

CITAM Thika Road – Wednesday 8th March 2023

Pastor Janet Kariuki of CITAM Thika Road invited me to speak to the ex-candidates of the church. I preached the gospel and spoke to them on living a sexually pure life. I preached from 1st Thessalonians 4:1-5.

PEFA Donholm – Thursday 9th March 2023

PEFA Donholm invited me to speak to their ex-candidates on two topics- sexual purity and healthy dating. Afterwards, we played Logos- the Ultimate Bible Board Game.

Rusinga School – Saturday 11th March 2023

Rusinga School invited me to speak to the fathers on the subject LGBTQ. We had a fruitful session with the men. They were very empowered by the presentation and admitted to being better equipped to tackle questions on the matter.

Married Couples Care Group (MCCG) – Saturday 11th March 2023

Our friend, Joy Masimane, invited Waturi and I to speak to her MCCG group. The group had eight couples. They met at one of the couples’ homes in Mwihoko. We spoke to them on sexual intimacy in marriage. We took them through negative sexual formation, the four stages of sex, and the five sex needs of men and women.

Membley Chapel Couples’ Dinner – Saturday 11th March 2023

Pastor Henry Macharia and his wife Carol invited us for their couples dinner. The dinner was held at the church. Waturi and I attended the dinner. I spoke to the couples on practical ways to love and submit to each other as husbands and wives.

University of Nairobi Upper Kabete Christian Union – Sunday 12th March 2023

The Christian Union of University of Nairobi Upper Kabete invited me to speak in their Sunday Service. I was given the topic “Cross-gender relationships.” We had a great fellowship. It was my first time to minister in this campus.

Shiloh Worship Centre, Zimmerman – Wednesday 15th March 2023

Shiloh Worship Centre, which is a church plant of Deliverance Church Zimmerman, invited me to speak to their ex-candidates on the subject “Sexual Perversions.” I ministered to the youth from 1st Thessalonians 4:1-5. We had a great session.

Pan African Christian University – Wednesday 15th March 2023

Pan African Christian University invited me to speak to their ex-candidates on the subject “Sexual Purity.” I ministered to the youth from the same passage- 1 st Thessalonians 4:1-5. This session had students from other parts of Africa.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – Wednesday 15th March 2023

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Christian Union (CU) invited me to speak to their congregants in their mid-week fellowship. The topic I was given was “Music.” I presented to them a thorough breakdown of what the scriptures say about music.

Unscripted with Renée Tikolo – Wednesday 15th March 2023

Renee Tikolo from Unscripted invited me to speak to her Instagram audience on navigating between being single, liking someone, but not yet dating. We had a great live discussion. Here is the link to the talk we had on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cp3HgwFPqKc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Entrust Conference by Mamlaka Hill Chapel – Wednesday 22nd March 2023

Mamlaka Hill Chapel invited me to speak at their annual Entrust Conference. The theme of the conference was “Scenes, Seen, and Sin.” The focus was on God, the youth, and technology in the 21st Century. The conference name is inspired by 2 Timothy 2:2 where Paul instructs his protégé to entrust the message of the gospel to reliable men who will be qualified to pass it on to others. I was tasked to speak on the matter of time and social media. The conference had several young people from all over the city. It was a great time of fellowship and worship.

Aga Khan Fellowship – Friday 17th and 24th March 2023

A Christian fellowship from Aga Khan University Hospital invited to speak in their lunch hour fellowship. The topic was LGBTQ and the Christian Response to same-sex relationships. The session was on Zoom. We had about 20 people in the fellowship. They were enlightened by the talk.

Chuka University – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March 2023

The Christian Union at Chuka University invited me to speak to their congregation over the weekend. The subject was sexual purity. On Saturday evening, I preached from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5. On a rainy Sunday morning, I preached in two services from Proverbs 7.

iServe Africa – Tuesday 28th March 2023

iServe Africa invited me to minister to the ex candidates in their TransformD program. I was tasked to speak to the former high school students on sexual purity. We had ample time to look at the scriptures and also find practical ways to engage our lives purposefully so that the enemy does not take advantage of our time.

MINISTRY UPDATES

We have innovated a new board game. We are calling it “Logos: The Ultimate Bible Board Game.” Logos is an idea that started in 2017. Over the years, while doing youth ministry, we noticed a few gaps in the mission field. From a general observation, biblical illiteracy seemed to be on a steady increase, especially among urban youth and teens. Some had access to the scriptures but struggled to draw out their power for everyday living.

Our time in the mission field has proven this fundamental truth to be solid- that intimacy with the scriptures is a vital weapon in a believer’s struggle against sin and pursuit of righteousness. We have given the people we have ministered to statistics on the benefit of scripture consumption and even taught them how to do a personal quiet time. But nothing has driven the point home like the charades game on the Bible that we started giving in 2017.

With time, I developed the game into something more challenging that would spur individuals to know their Bible better and have competitive fun at the same time. I borrowed a few ideas from some popular board games we know and made our own unique version. After several test groups and feedback notes, we finally came up with LOGOS. Logos is a Greek Word that means God’s divine revelation. We have a board, a maximum of five teams, a timer and an explosion of fun that will make you want to really rev your Bible knowledge engines.

It is a great resource for family devotions, hangouts with friends, holiday plans, church retreats, youth camps, and game nights. Logos is available for 4900 KES. You can get your game by sending 4900 to Mpesa Paybill Number: 204 634 Account: Logos (It will read THE RELATIONSHIP CTR). Once you make your payment, fill in this online form and we shall deliver the game to you: https://www.penstrokes.co.ke/logos/

“Logos: The Ultimate Bible Board Game” is trademarked by the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) under class 28 (Goods and Services section- Games and Playthings). It is also a copyrighted work by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) in the artistic works category.

Our book Baesics has partnered with the Bible App (YouVersion) to present a four-day devotional on preparing for marriage. All this courtesy of Oasis International Publishing. Go to the YouVersion Bible app. Under the plans menu look for the marriage section. You will find Baesics along with other wonderful marriage devotions. You can also access the Baesics devotion on YouVersion through this link: http://bible.com/r/8gr

Baesics is available on Amazon. Right here: https://amzn.to/3rjiyzi For those in Kenya, Baesics is available at Keswick Bookshop, Ufungamano house, Theowell Libraries and on www.penstrokes.co.ke

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