Once again we are happy to be gathered together to celebrate Jesus. May the warmth of His presence fill our lives today.
Churches in Kenya are currently seeking to resist a massive onslaught from the government. According to a BBC news report, new government proposals will require all religious bodies to register with the government. They will also require all pastors to undergo formal training at a ‘reputable’ seminary, and to obtain police clearance. These new rules also give great authority to the registrar, including the right to invade churches in order to conduct impromptu audits.
But the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya has severely criticized these measures. They contend that they are aimed at stopping the growth of Evangelical church. Over 82 percent of the Kenyan population claims to be Christian, and close to half of these are from Protestant churches. Bishop Mark Kariuki , Chairman of the Evangelical Alliance said, “The church in Kenya is under attack. Yes, it is under persecution. Registration of churches was stopped since 2014. We believe this is meant to stop evangelism and growth of the church, since other societies are being registered freely.”
The Rt. Rev. Philip Anyolo, the chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, calls them a “clear violation of the constitution” that is “explicitly clear on the freedom of worship.”
It is very clear that even the devil is aware that God is about to glorify Himself through His people in the earth in a way that He has never done before. This is the reason why he is attacking the Church so consistently. But let us keep in mind what Jesus said, “I will build my Church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” We must pray one for another as we have never prayed before. Let us keep the Kenyan church in our prayers for God to give them the victory over this work of the devil against them. Amen!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
KING’S DAUGHTERS “PRAYER AND WORSHIP
NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA”
Today, 6:00P.M.
2. LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/BIBLICAL DYNAMICS
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 p.m. – Biblical Dynamics
3. SISTERS-IN-UNITY “PRAYER NIGHTS”
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
4. CHOIR PRACTICE
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
5. PRAISE & ADORATION PRACTICE
Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
6. HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00a.m. – 8:00a.m.
7. NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry Service, 9:00 a.m.
Global & National Intercessors Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
Board Meeting, 6:00p.m.
Apostle Edghill, Pastor Emily and the entire FEA family, extend deepest condolences to Br. Harry & Sr. Elrose Gabriel on the passing of Sr. Elrose’s mother. Please be assured that our prayers are with you in this time of bereavement.
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