the Great Commission

 

Beloved: pics: Preaching the Word in Kibera, Nairobi 2011; Typical street scene in Kibera

Matthew 28:17 When the disciples saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. v18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. v19 Got therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, v20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Beloved, it was fifteen years ago this month that I preached a crusade in Kibera, home to approximately three hundred thousand people, one of the largest slums in Africa. This slum is just 6km from downtown Nairobi, where highrise banks and commercial buildings dot the landscape. Life in Kibera is very difficult for those who live there, with the average income being $1 to $2 per day, and poor access to services such as fresh water, sewage and garbage removal. By the grace of God, and in cooperation with the Kibera Pastors Association, we set up our platform in the middle of Kibera at Kamukunji Ground, and over five nights 700 people came to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. I was very humbled to stand before these people and preach the living Word.  Jesus said, " For I was hungry and you gave Me food, and I was thirsty and you gave Me drink.....and inasmuch as you did it to the least of these of Mine, you did it also to Me."  Jesus is the Living Water and the Bread of Life. Though residents of Kibera may not have earthly riches, some of them have riches that money cannot buy, life everlasting with Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the message of hope to those who have no hope, the message of life in Jesus Christ.  Pray about your part. We are also trusting the Lord for money for materials so we can keep moving ahead on the primary school project in Makunda village near our Children's Home in Kenya.  Any amount large or small will be appreciated.  May God bless you as you pray!

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