31st Mar 2019 Bulletin

The Lord's Day SUNDAY, 31 ST MARCH 2019 FOCU S: GO D’ S FOO LI SH NE SS IS MAN’ S W ISDO M 1 ST CORINTHIANS 1:18 - 2:5

Youth Service - 9.00 - 10.45 a.m. : Miriam Mweru : Clement Miano : Clement Miano : A n tho n y Mu n ga i : Ruth Wanjiku / Steve Waithanji : Pst. Silas Otieno English Service - 9. 00 - 10. 45 a .m. Service Leader : Lea h Ng ige Deac o n I nc h arg e : Charity Maina In ter cessory Prayer : Charity Maina 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 : E r n es t Mi tha mo 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 : Phaustine Khaoya In ter cessory Prayer : Phaustine Khaoya 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

SUNDAY, 7TH APRIL 2019 FOCU S: A RE VEA LE D MESSA GE 1 CO RINTH IA NS 2 :6 - 16

Youth Service - 9.00 - 10.45 a.m. Service Leader : L i l y O g u tu Deac o n I nc h arg e : Peter Mbugua In ter cessory Prayer : Peter Mbugua Sc rip ture Readi ng : Phi llip Mba isi Main U shers : Ann Makeba / Hurry Mabetter P reac her : Ps t. S ta nl ey M igwi English Service - 9. 00 - 10. 45 a .m. Service Leader : J a mes Mu hu Deac o n I nc h arg e : Dr. Hillary Mulama In ter cessory Prayer : Dr. Hillary Mulama Sc rip ture Readi ng : Trevor Mwangi Main U shers : Lucy Kihanya / Esther Gikonyo P reac her : Pst. Jo el I njai ru Kisw ahili Servic e - 11 .00 - 12.45 p.m. Ki o n g o zi : Fra ncis Kamau 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 : Joseph Mwaura / Janet Ntongai Mhubiri : Dr. Moses Mw an gi (Teens) CBN Ser vice - 11.00 - 12.45 p.m Service Leader : Liana Wanjiku Deac o n I nc h arg e : Clement Miano In ter cessory Prayer : Clement Miano Sc rip ture Readi ng : Myles Kariuki P reac her : Pst. Silas Otieno 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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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 to kindly sign our visitors book. 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 Dedication Service will be held today during English & Kiswahili services. Please pick your child's dedication certificate at the church office immediately after the service. First Friday evening service will be this Friday 5th April 2019 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm led by the Congo/Soweto fellowship. Please purpose to attend. Please note that the pastoral office always prepares an appropriate sermon in these services aligned with the annual theme. Love Sunday will be next Sunday 7th April 2019. A second offering will be collected at the end of the services. Please prepare to bless a needy person and feel free to bring food items, clothes and any gift as the Lord has blessed you. The KBA Schools will hold annual prize giving/Education days this Friday 5th April at Maziwa and Saturday 6th here at Kahawa west. All are welcome to celebrate and thank God for the performance of the KCPE Class of 2018. Baptism for those going through classes is next Sunday 7th April towards the end of the Kiswahili service. Children's Music Club takes place every Saturday at 10am to 12pm for children of ages 3yrs - 12yrs 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. Vocational Bible School ( VBS) for children of ages 312 on 20th April 2019. Please plan to bring you children and inform & invite neighbours. Good Friday Service will be on 19th April 2019 at 9.30 am to 12 pm. Please note that the Lord's Table will be served. Easter Carols led by the Choir will be on Easter Sunday 21st April 2019 during English and Kiswahili services. Men's department invites all men 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. Ladies monthly fellowship will be on Sunday 14th April immediately after Swahili service. Kindly note it will be a visitation, prepare to attend ii. The ladies' leadership appreciates The Church for support to the Kajiado project and also all those who gave towards the project, God bless you

Deacons: Hillary Mulama Francis Kamau A. Mwangi ChurchCouncilSecretary Church Council Chairman 0722-381073 0721-547789 0722-814477

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P. Mbugua 0722-211804

C. Miano 0721-265431

Youth Corner FITTING IN VS. BELONGING It is easy to mistake belonging with 'fitting in'. While the former encourages uniqueness and personal freedom, the latter often involves hiding or suppressing who you are and your views, attitudes and opinions. However, it can be argued that as Christians we are not meant to embrace 'who we are' but should focus on spiritual transformation that we may embody Christ. Moreover, it is likely that within a Christian setting, personal views and opinions may not be valued as priority is given towards establishing a common mindset that can be 'inappropriately' based on Scripture. Despite this, we possess an innate desire to belong and this also applies within the group of Christians that we fellowship with. A person who belongs is free to express their authentic self which also includes not feeling the need to hide their flaws and imperfections. This makes one realize that they are not only accepted but also cherished. People who belong feel valued, appreciated and most importantly loved. Attaining oneness in Christ is, and should remain to be, the goal. All of Christ's teachings (and also through his apostles' teachings) point towards this. (unity and diversity in the Body of Christ. c.f. 1 Cor. 12:12-26) This, nevertheless, should not be achieved by making one feel trapped within the confines of being made to fit in. Such traps promote desperation, the constant need to seek approval from others and feeling forced to accept attitudes and expectations that a person may not be ready for. Perhaps a more effective approach to attaining the aforementioned goal would be to assist others to not feel like outsiders and disconnected but to acknowledge that there is uniqueness to what they have experienced in life. The aim is not to promote social convenience in church but to ensure people do not pretend to be who they are not or are yet to become. Once this is accomplished, the sense of belonging will be inculcated and the desire to fit in will no longer be present. People will be more sincere and genuine in their words and deeds. They will be willing to have their views and attitudescorrected, according to scripture, for it will be offered by those who do not want them to fit in, but to belong.

Compiled by Mike Aseka

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

USHERS TO COLLECT OFFERINGS ON 7TH April 2019 Youth English Kiswahili Hurry Mabetter Irene Mbugua Simon Waweru Ann Makeba Priscilla Wairimu Eva Kimani Jacob Mwenda Joyce Njambi Emily Moraa

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.31 st March 2019

PREACHING THE CROSS 1 COR 1:18-2:5 The Corinthian church started on the right footing. They came to the faith when the gospel was preached to them in simplicity and not eloquence of words. It was purely a work of the Holy Spirit. 1 cor. 1:4,6 "I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, … as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you". This message and method of preaching which introduced them to the faith, seemed too simple. It lacked the overtones of the day's standards of oration, which emphasized wisdom and eloquence. The generation in the time and setting of writing of this letter has been observed to be one that relished eloquence and speech. It was trendy and wise to give speeches of great oratory. Orators in debates would coin their words so artistically as to arouse the people's emotions to a conviction. Though the conviction would only be artificial. This was the pressure Paul faced when he came to Corinth. There was pressure to conform to those standards, to re-package the message of the cross with eloquence and sophistication befitting the Greco-Roman world. However, he didn't succumb to that pressure. He preached the cross with simplicity. In this text in focus today he jogs their memory. He wants them to know that salvation is not a work of man or in any way a contribution from us to help God in his agenda. It is purely a work of God. No human being has ever saved anyone and neither has the 'wisdom' of the world. Paul did not manipulate or cajole their emotions. He did not cater to the demand for a message packaged in the standards of the day, that appealed to the mind and emotions. He came with simplicity because salvation is purely a work of the Spirit to regenerate the deadness of man's heart. True change is that transformation that comes from the Lord Jesus Christ himself by the Holy Spirit. In verse 1 Cor. 1:17 he is outrightly categorical. He will not dim the light of the cross with eloquence or flowery speech that will attract the attention due Christ to him. He has to remain in oblivion and Christ be made visible by the preaching of the cross. Thus, he preaches Christ with simplicity and 'foolishness' letting himdo his work. For the Jews, he didn't parade miraculous signs to convict them. It was 'simply' the gospel - "a foolish message". In our day the pressure is on. To conform to worldly standards and methods that appeal to what the itching ears want to hear. To adopt to methodologies that bring results. However, for the true disciple of Christ our conviction must be that only Christ brings true, lasting change. we must advance the course of the gospel with a determination to know nothing else but Christ crucified. And this comes with the preaching of the cross.

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]