Live holy lives and enjoy what you have, Kenyans told

Bishop Stephen Chege of the Nairobi-based Full Glory International Center preaching at the Kenyan community Jamhuri church in Worcester last Sunday.Standing in the front row, left to right, are Pastor Ben Njuru of Compassionate Fellowship church, Pastor Elijah Kariuki of AIC church, Nakuru Kenya, gospel artist, Sammy Nene, Pastor Stephen Mungai and sister Sarah Kibiri , both of Jamhuri church.

By Harrison Maina, Ajabu Africa News

WORCESTER, Mass., MARCH 20_ Kenyans in the USA have been asked to align themselves more with the church and Christ so as to regain what they might have lost while struggling to settle in the new land.

At the same time, Kenyans were asked to live holy lives so that they can enjoy what they have as too many people own great things which they rarely find time to enjoy.

Bishop Stephen Chege of the Nairobi-based Full Glory International Center expressed the sentiments during the closing of a week-long revival conference held at the new Jamhuri Gospel church in Worcester, Massachusetts.The five day conference that started on Tuesday March 9 ended last Sunday with dozens of Kenyans in attendance.

Bishop Chege said that during his evangelical tours around  many states, including Maryland, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and Massachusetts, he has been surprised at how well Kenyan have treated him with things he would never have imagined to touch back in Kenya.

Bishop Stephen Chege

“Kenyans are working really hard in this country but they are not enjoying what they are working for. Instead, others are enjoying your sweat,” said the cleric.

For example, Bishop Chege said that he could roll himself in a very big and comfortable bed belonging to his cousin during a stop over in Atlanta. “I have never seen such a bed, so I kept rolling over and over to feel good. The only problem I saw is that my dear cousin only slept in the bed 2 or 3 times a week, and only for a few hours,” said the bishop, causing laughter in the church.

Bishop Chege also said that it is well known that there are many Christians out there struggling with diseases and challenges of all sorts and that is why people should stop being complacent with religion for the sake of being religious but practice the true word of God. “We can come and charge you up emotionally with the word, but what happens after that?” the bishop asked.

He asked parents to teach the word of God to their children by bringing them to church, and not just depend on the secular education .

Saying that every Kenyan in the USA is a missionary in their own way, Bishop Chege asked them not to tire from doing good things .

“God enabled you to get a visa and come to the US. You’re therefore a missionary, whether at work or elsewhere,” said Chege. He said that every believer needs to have God’s vision, advising that “once you identify your vision; don’t allow anybody to kill it. When you move in the anointing of God, great things will start to happen for you,” said the cleric.

Pastor Stephen Mungai, senior pastor of Jamhuri church

Simon Njoroge, chairman of Jamhuri church

“When you do a good thing like sending money to your relatives back home, tell them that you have sent the money because of Jesus. That way, you will win them over and those doing bad things will end up changing,” he advised.

Speaking during the same event, Pastor Stephen Mungai of Jamhuri church said that members of his church have been blessed for having found a suitable location to have their church. “We have been very humbled and we do not want to claim the credit. The glory belongs to God,” said Pastor Mungai.

The preacher welcomed Kenyans in the area looking for a church to call a home to come and worship with them. Jamhuri church is conveniently located in a well known Holy cross square, a stone throw away from Interstate 290 on 700 Southbridge, near the Saint Mathew’s Anglican Church.

“We are lucky to have found this place. We are doing our best to improve,” said Simon Njoroge, chairman of the church committee.

Alice Maina, in blue, records a DVD footage with the help of fellow artists, Sammy Nene ( with turban) and Liz Kariuki ( beating an African drum acompanied by her husband, pastor Kariuki, and their two daughters)

Guests were entertained by Sammy Nene, a visiting Gospel artist from the little known Akorino sect in Kenya. Another upcoming artist based in the US, Alice Maina used the event to record footage for her soon to be released gospel DVD.

Bishop Chege is still in Massachusetts and will be presiding over an ordination ceremony for one of the church’s elders, Sister Sarah Kibiri to be held in the same church on April 25, 2010.

“We welcome you all for this great ordination ceremony,” said Bishop Chege.

Other Top Ajabu News
Live holy lives and enjoy what you have, Kenyans advised
Solidarity sees $32,000 raised for sick Kenyan Mom
Drunk Kenyan in PA get's into Resident's Bed, now arrested
Africans meet to combat spread of HIV/AIDS

Back to Home page