The story of AMASE UMC in Kenya
Today many
Christian believers have located miracles in past history because of their
failure to see miracles. How do you
explain an absence of miracles in your experience when the New Testament is
filled with miracles? Among more blessings in my ministries; I would like to
share with you a recent blessing story which I invite you to continue praying
for us. I have been invited in Busia district to visit Teso village in western
province of Kenya. From Kisumu where I live to that place, is almost 160Km by motorcycles.
My wife Francine and I decided to visit
the place, accompanied by the district superintend of Busia, Rev David Egesa.
When
we reached the place, we were surprised to find the place without a church even
a single structure. Teso area is known as the area of witchcraft and more
people believe in traditions.
One family accepted
to offer their plot under a Mango’s tree to start AMASE congregation. A number of the community member came at the
first worship service that day. It was a
special Sunday; I realized that when you are called, you are called, no matter
how bad circumstances look or how tired you get.
As you are
faithful to your call, God will honor your obedience and help you finish your
appointed course. The sermon was on the necessity of salvation (Jn3:16); after
offering Jesus Christ them as the gift of love, life and salvation. Many people accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as
their personal savior.
Because of
the joy to experience Jesus Christ in their lives; the host family donated a
haft of their land for the community to have a temporary structure. Everyone pledged to do something for the
church to be constructed quickly. After two
weeks,
I have seen what means “making disciple of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world” Everyone participated to see this project to
happen. My wife Francine also started a
Sunday school as we are seeing the future of this congregation.
The Amase community is now experiencing God’s
presence. This congregation needs our prayer support and encouragements.
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