24th March Bulletin

The Lord's Day SUNDAY, 24 TH MARCH 2019

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FOCU S: B E O F O NE MIND 1: 10 - 17

1S T CORINTH IA NS

Youth Service - 9.00 - 10.45 a.m. : Anthony Mwan zia : Clement Miano : Clement Miano : Stel la Mug ac hi a : Ruth Wanjiku / Steve Waithanji : Pst. Silas Otieno English Service - 9. 00 - 10. 45 a .m. Service Leader : Eden Kaberere Deac o n I nc h arg e : Jeckoness Donge In ter cessory Prayer : Jeckoness Donge Sc rip ture Readi ng : Jacob Mwenda Main U shers : Mary Wairimu / Emily Moraa P reac her : Dr. Moses Mw an gi Kisw ahili Servic e - 11 .00 - 12.45 p.m. Ki o n g o zi : Josephine As amba Shemas i Msi ma mizi : Phaustine Khaoya Maombi : Phaustine Khaoya Kusoma Neno : J u d i t h O bu s h u r u Wahud umu waku u : Liz Mwaura / Ernest Mithamo Mhubiri : Pst. Sta nl ey Migwi (Teens) CBN Ser vice - 11.00 - 12.45 p.m Service Leader : Kelv in Mu li Deac o n I nc h arg e : Charity Maina In ter cessory Prayer : Charity Maina Sc rip ture Readi ng : Eric Muchina P reac her : Pst. Silas Otieno

Service Leader Deac o n I nc h arg e In ter cessory Prayer Sc rip ture Readi ng Main U shers P reac her

SUNDAY, 31 ST MARCH 2019 FOCU S: PREA CHIN G CH RIST CRU CIFIE D 1 ST CORINTHIANS 1:18 - 2:5

Youth Service - 9.00 - 10.45 a.m. : Miriam Mweru : Clement Miano : Clement Miano : A n th o n y Mu n ga i : Ruth Wanjiku / Steve Waithanji : Pst. Silas Otieno English Service - 9. 00 - 10. 45 a .m. Service Leader : Ja mes Ki ma ni Deac o n I nc h arg e : Jeckones Donge In ter cessory Prayer : Jeckones Donge Sc rip ture Readi ng : Ra ha b Mb ur u Main U shers : David Kariuki / Irene Mbugua P reac her : Dr. Mos es Mw an gi Kisw ahili Servic e - 11 .00 - 12.45 p.m. Ki o n g o zi : Eric Nd irangu Shemas i Msi ma mizi : Francis Kamau Maombi : Francis Kamau Kusoma Neno : E va ns Mis ig o Wahud umu waku u : Pamela Mwende / Rosemary Muthoni Mhubiri : Pst. Jo el Injai ru (Teens) CBN Ser vice - 11.00 - 12.45 p.m Service Leader : Larry Afanda Deac o n I nc h arg e : Charity Maina In ter cessory Prayer : Charity Maina Sc rip ture Readi ng : Ian Mwangi P reac her : Ps t. Sta nl ey Migwi

Service Leader Deac o n I nc h arg e In ter cessory Prayer Sc rip ture Readi ng Main U shers P reac her

PASTORAL STAFF: Joel Injairu Pastoral Care & Leadership Dept Minister 0721 - 417799 Email:[email protected]

Stanley Migwi Children Minister 0712422642 Email:[email protected]

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Announcements/Matangazo

Those worshipping with us for the first time are requested to spare a few minutes and meet in the "Visitor's room" next to Church office after the service. All are welcome to Weekly Prayer sessions on Mondays from 5.30 pm onwards. Please also note that the prayer room at the top of the KBA School multipurpose block is open for prayers any time of the day. Children's Music Club takes place every Saturday at 10am to 12pm for children of ages 3yrs - 12yrs. Children Dedication Service will be held next Sunday 31st March 2019 during English & Kiswahili service. Please register your child at the church office immediately after the service. Baptism- All those going through Baptism classes are requested to note that Baptism will be on Sunday 7th April towards the end of the Kiswahili service. The Church is requested to be there to witness this important Church Ordinance. Church Council meeting will be on Sunday 14th April 2019. Those who were in the old council and are not continuing in the new council are requested to attend briefly and participate in the handing over process from the old to the new. Mens department: i. The men's department leadership appreciates all those who attended the prayer breakfast yesterday. ii. All men are invited to bible study training on, "effective personal bible study" facilitated by Dr. Jimmy Bledsoe at the KBA school complex top floor boardroom immediately after the English service. Ladies: i. The young ladies fellowship is today 24th March 2019 here at KWBC immediately after the service. Please purpose to attend. ii. The mission planned by NBWF to Kajiado started on Friday 22nd and ends today 24th March 2019. Please pray for safe journey back.

.Deacons:

Hillary Mulama

Francis Kamau A. Mwangi ChurchCouncilSecretary Church Council Chairman 0722-381073 0721-547789 0722-814477

P. Mbugua 0722-211804

C. Miano 0721-265431

Youth Corner LIFE DECONSTRUCTED; PART 2 From part 01, many questions were raised on what life is really about. We wondered why we were born, what we should live for and what memory of us we will leave behind after we die. Answers to these questions matter because most often than not they determine how reckless (YOLO), seeking all possible worldly pleasures or how moderate and cautions not to over indulge one will choose to live. They determine how attentive and appreciative one will be to their friends and family, enjoying all of life's mundane nature, or how distant and nonchalant they will be in a pursuit of wealth and fame In either of these choices, one thing is certain. You will certainly die. Death is the ultimate unifier. An equalizing event that will happen to us all; the rich and the poor alike, to the wise and the foolish, the believers and unbelievers. For the believers, we have a hope that after our physical death, we shall become attain greater. In our glorified bodies, we shall be liberated from our flesh that craves for sin and live uninhibited to glorify God forever and ever. This hope is perfect and Ecclesiastes builds upon it by guiding us on how to keep perspective as we live here on earth. This book tells us that one day, death will take us from all of these earthly joys. It tells us that we should never treat these earthly joys as if these earthly jobs as if they are ultimate. Yes, God richly provides us with everything to enjoy, a new born in a young family, the graduation of a child, a great career opportunity, some investment prospects, a partner for companionship, a hobby, skill and many other luxuries but be cautioned do not worship them. Accept that death will take us from it all, thereafter enjoy them for the flickering goods they are; freeing yourself to live in fear of God, wisely and faithfully for God's glory and for the good of His Word.

Compiled by Dorina Ogutu

MONDAY FELLOWSHIP Host: J. Muhu J. Donge C. Maina 0738-574272 0722-398065 0722-814475

Leader: E. Muchai 0795-602502

Speaker: P. Khaoya Dr. B. Kinyanjui 0720-367225 0737-135934

…connecting with fellow Christ Followers in a Small Fellowship Group Group

Deacon in Charge Dr. B. Kinjanjui

Coordinator’s Name Lilian Wambugu (0723106108)

F. Kamau

Lucy Mwaura (0722467207)

Kongo/ Soweto Kiamumbi/ KiuKenda

J. Muhu

Silvester Musyoki (0702317709) Kigochi J KBA(0722589349) Maziwa Jane G. Campus (0722668914)

Wednesdays

Kamiti

A. Mwangi

Naman Mugambi (0720201568)

Wednesdays : @ 5:45- 6:45

Juakali East

C. Maina

Kiwanja/ Membley/ OJ Maziwa/ Jacaranda

Juakali West Kamae Lower Estate/ PNU Cornerstone / Quarry Ruai/ Embakassi SALT (Young Adults)

J. Donge

Stella Wairimu (0723707970) H. Mulama Mrs. Kisala (0722625509) E. Muchai Veronicah Njoki (0723329743) P. Khaoya Lucy Ayoyi (0725415470) P. Mbugua Jane Thirikwa (0722850395) H. Mulama Lucy Misigo (0722849213) Jacob Mwenda (072658111)

BIBLE STUDIES Department Time Men After 1st service Ladies. After 1st service SALT After 1st service Intaphase After 1st service CBN

Meeting Place Lilian Wambugu Kiwanja Maziwa Campus

St. Christopher Church Prison

Meets on Wednesdays @ 6:00- 7: 30 pm

Activity/ Preacher Bible Study

CHURCH VISION To Become Rivers Of Living Waters Flowing To The Nations (John 7:38).

Fridays

ANNUAl THEME:

BECOMING A CHRIST CENTERED CHURCH !

Sundays

Wednesdays: @ 7:00 -8:30 pm Wednesdays: @ 7:00 -8:30 pm Thursdays: @ 5:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesdays: @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm Tuesdays: @ 7:00 – 8:30 Sundays: @ 3pm Fridays@ 7 p.m

ANNUAl THEME vERSE: 1ST COR 2:2

Millicent (0727393438)

FOR I DECIDED TO KNOW NOTHING AMONG YOU EXCEPT JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED. (ESv)

venue KBA Complex 2nd floor(std 3 knowledge) KBA building KBA building, 2nd Floor(std 2 understanding) KBA building, 2nd floor(std 3 wisdom) KBA building, ground floor(middle wisdom)

USHERS TO COLLECT OFFERINGS ON 24TH MARCH 2019 Youth English Kiswahili Ruth Wanjiku Irene Mbugua Josephine Wambua Steve Waithanji Karanja Kimani Trevor Mwangi Cyrus Muchoni Joyce Njambi Carol Maina

USHERS TO COLLECT OFFERINGS ON 31ST MARCH 2019 Youth English Kiswahili Ruth Wanjikiu Emily Moraa Carol Njeri Steve Waithanji Mary Njuguna Jane Githinji Lillian Njuguna Miriam Kariuki Joseph Gikonyo

KWBC A/C No. at Cooperative Bank, Zimmerman Branch, No. 01128280239100, Family Bank A/C No. 044000004475, Swipe Visa Debit/Credit card and MPESA Pay Bill No. 582800 Account Name: Tithes, Offerings, Missions, Project Name, etc.

KAHAWA WEST BAPTIST CHURCH Kahawa West Estate • Off Kamiti Road • P.O. Box 65102 - 00618 • Ruaraka, Nairobi Tel: 0729 - 79 17 37 • Website:www.kwbc.co.ke • E-mail:[email protected] YEAR 2019 THEME - “BECOMING A CHRIST CENTERED CHURCH " 1ST CORINTHIANS 2:2

Message of the Week

Sun.24 th March 2019

BE OF ONE MIND 1 COR 1:10 – 17

Last week we learned that, the church is called out from the world to be separate. We are called from the world to be Christ centered. This is true for any church that calls upon the name of Christ and it was true for the Church at Corinth. However, from the text in focus we see that the church got derailed from its mandate and calling because of sins which included, fornication, and incest, among others. Of interest to note is that Paul begins by addressing divisions. Why that? It's a dangerous enemy lurking within. John MacArthur writes, "…few things demoralize, discourage, and weaken a church as much as bickering, backbiting and fighting among its members… Because of quarrelling the Father is dishonored, the son is disgraced, his people are demoralized and discredited, and the world is turned off and confirmed in unbelief. Fractured fellowship robs Christians of joy and effectiveness, robs God of glory, and robs the world of the true testimony of the gospel. A high price for an ego trip!" Divisions sup up the energy from the body of believers. They threaten the very life of a community of believers. A body with as many gifts as the one at Corinth can be rendered ineffective because of divisions. It is the cancer within and must never be underestimated for its negative effect on the body. He is a more dangerous brother who causes strife than one who struggles with secret sins. Jerry Bridges notes, "few things are dishonoring to the cause of Christ as Christians quarrelling among themselves. Yet we expel people from our fellowship for adultery, while we tolerate discord between ourselves and other believers. We have failed to understand and obey the biblical imperative to 'make every effort to do what leads to peace'" Paul reports that it was Chloe's household that informed him of the divisions and its nature. Their role is worth commending. The church had written to Paul seeking his guidance on a number of things but notably failed to mention divisions. Members in Chloe's household did not fear to risk being ostracized. They told the apostle without cautioning him not to reveal their names. This shows that their determination to see the problem sorted out was greater than the need to maintain a false dignity. They were concerned with the welfare of the testimony of Jesus Christ in Corinth. And that too ought to be our concern. We must maintain the unity and single-mindedness of the body. This is best done by preaching the message of the cross that helps us to remember from whence we were bought and with what price. It doesn't matter who baptized you, or which preacher seems better than the other, our allegiance must be to Christ alone. We must keep our eyes on the gospel of Jesus Christ. The focus of the Christian proclamation must remain clearly centered on the message of the crucifixion rather than baptism or any other doctrine.

Pst. Joel Injairu Lubamo

P a s t o rs : Rev. Daniel Kinuthia – 0721-641203 E-mail: [email protected] Associate Pastor : Dr. Moses Mwangi - 0722-720145 E-mail: [email protected]