East Africa
Burundi Church Appeals for Worldwide Prayer
Burundi is a small beautiful country in central Africa. It is known as the land with a thousand and one hills. Since April 19, 2015, Burundi has been experiencing political unrest due to the incumbent president Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to seek for a third term in office that is seen to be against the peace agreement signed in 2005 which put an end to a civil war that lasted 12 years.
18 Disciples from Uganda Attending ILC Singapore!
When it was announced that Singapore would be hosting the ILC, a few disciples in Uganda and Rwanda decided that they were going to do whatever it takes to attend. No more watching from afar. They wanted to experience it firsthand.
Youth and Family Deacons Appointed in East Africa
It was a great moment for the church in Nairobi, Kenya when Edward and Anyima Okundi were recently appointed Deacon of Youth and Family within the East Africa family of the International Churches of Christ, which is appropriate because of their youthfulness and their dynamic family. They will oversee the Youth and Family Ministry in the church in Nairobi and help in the congregations across East Africa.
Cheers for Children Chess Champions in Nairobi Church
Gilliane Otieno, Raisa Wanjiku and Maxwell Wambua from the Nairobi church achieved this distinction after a competitive and challenging two-day chess tournament held in Nairobi. And they received a standing ovation from the Nairobi church as they were recognized and awarded gifts and trophies one Sunday for their stellar achievement.
East Africa Marriage Retreat: Pure Romance
“That you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.”
The panoramic, pacific, pristine and picturesque setting of the Mbale Resort in Uganda was the ideal setting for the Marriage Retreat of the East Africa churches under the Theme “Pure Romance”, as married couples of the East Africa family of churches gathered from April 6 to 9 to learn, confirm and reaffirm their love for God and for each other.
Kampala Church Hosts Marriage Retreat for East African Nations
Disciples flocked in from all corners of East African Countries to learn from God's words about how to conduct their marriages in a pure and spiritual way. We are thankful to God for the Weidners who traveled all the way from Boise Idaho USA to conduct this 3 day seminar.
Kenya Evangelist Needs Brain Surgery – and Your Prayers
Kenyan Soccer Saints Shine in National Spotlight
“Shine like stars in the universe.” Philippians 2:15
December 7, 2011 was a great day for two disciples in the Nairobi Christian Church after they were honored during the Kenya Footballer of the Year awards gala, an annual ceremony that recognizes the best performers in Kenyan soccer.
Kenya Collection for Completion of Kids Kingdom Classrooms
“Now finish the work …” 2 Corinthians 8:11
The Nairobi church in the Kenyan capital Nairobi celebrated an exciting and emotional milestone last year when it fulfilled a long cherished dream and started meeting on its own property. Now the Nairobi church is holding a fundraiser in order to finish the project. One of the key aims is to complete the classrooms and bathrooms for the church’s 950 children, to ensure that not only is their Sunday experience solidly spiritual but that their Sunday environment is safe, secure, spacious and sanitary. Nothing fancy, just healthy.
Disciple Adventures in Tanzania
One of the most rewarding things about being a disciple is knowing that we each been created to do good works. There are needs in our fellowship of churches and in our world that we’ve been created to meet! "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10