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DOCUMENT 16L

KAMBUI PRESBYTERY REPORT TO THE

22ND

GENERAL ASSEMBLY – APRIL 2018

THE KAMBUI MISSION HILL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The first GMS Missionaries to Kikuyu land were Rev. and Mrs. T. N. Krieger, who were

Americans of German origin.

On arrival in Kenya in 1897, the Kriegers spent a few months at Machakos with Peter Cameron

Scott, an American Missionary of the Africa Inland Mission (AIM), who was working among the

Akambas. In the same year, the Krieger moved on and temporarily settled at “Marambu” near

Kibichoi along Ruiru River. They then moved on to Thimbigua along Riara Stream about five

miles northwest of Nairobi.

It was at Thimbigua that the Kriegers were joined by the Rev. William Porter Knapp and his wife

Myrtle Isabelle Knapp, who also were missionaries from America. Mrs. Knapp was a teacher

and she and her husband had only been married for a year before embarking on this mission

work. The two were devout, evangelical Christians of the conservative persuasion. They were

both resolute in character and confident in their ability to overcome the many challenges that

they would come across.

At their time of arrival the pestilence of small pox and famine were at the highest and disease,

death and despair were everywhere. The Knapps were joined shortly afterwards by Dr. John E.

Henderson, a Medical Doctor at Thimbigua. The three, subsequently moved on and became the

founder of Kambui Mission in 1902.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

P.C.E.A Kambui Presbytery is located within two sub-counties Githunguri Sub-County that

carries the large part of it and Kiambu Sub-County the smaller part of it in Kiambu County.

Her boundaries are along Kamiti River which borders Kiambu Presbytery and Kiamathare

Presbytery to the south, Ruiru Presbytery to the east, Githunguri presbytery to the west and

Komothai Presbytery to the North along Ruiru River.

It comprises of four Parishes namely:-

1. Kambui Parish

2. Nyaga Parish

3. Kanjai Parish

4. Kiambururu Parish

2.0 VISION

To be the Presbytery that meets both the spiritual, social and physical needs of the members.

3.0 MISSION

To preach, teach nurture and care of the people of God preparing them for this life and

eternity.

4.0 COREVALUES

Honesty

Integrity

Love

Team Work

Commitment

Faith in believing

Humility

Prayer

Selflessness

Kindness

Articulate goals

Focused

5.0 PRESBYTERY OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND 2017

CATEGORY 2016 2017

Moderator Rev. Ephraim Kiragu Murage Rev. Ephraim Kiragu Murage

Clerk Rev. Charles Maingi Kibui Rev. Shem Ngatia Githinji

Treasurer Elder Simon Njoroge Kabogo Elder Simon Njoroge Kabogo

Finance Chairperson Elder George Waiharo Kamau Elder Caroline M. Nderitu

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6.0 PRESBYTERY FUNCTIONS

The Presbytery was engaged in the following activities:

a) The Presbytery has held the meetings this year as categorized below:-

TYPE OF THE MEETING 2017 FUNCTIONS

Full Presbytery 4 Administrative Matters

Category A 6 Pastoral Matters

Finance Committee 4 Financial Matters

Minister’s Fraternal 2 To Promote Unity

Elders-Ministers Fraternal 1 Fellowship

b) Presbytery Annual Convention

The Presbytery held its annual Convention on 25-27th August 2017 at P.C.E.A

Kiambururu Church in Kiambururu Parish. Theme of the Convention was taken fro m

Romans 8:17. Members were taught through Bible expositions especially on Faith,

Spiritual growth among others. Three (3) people accepted Christ as their Saviour.

All our four Parishes were able to hold their conventions in the year under review.

Kambui Held their Convention on 14th -16th April,2017 with theme from

Isaiah 3:10

Nyaga had their annual Convention held on……28th -30th April, 2017

Kiambururu Held their Convention on ……14th -16th April, 2017

Kanjai held their Convention on ……21st -23nd April, 2017

Members were taken through extensive bible expositions daily and through the word

of God their Spiritual Faith and Knowledge was increased and out of this, 23 souls

received Christ and other needs attended to.

c) Civic Education

The Presbytery through its JPRC carried out Civic education in all the Parishes.

Members were educated on such topics as the rights of a voter, the role of a voter,

voter’s registration, the voter as a peacemaker, and qualities of a good leader.

These topics helped members to make informed choices during the just concluded

elections.

The Civic Education started with the observation of JPRC Sunday held on 5th

February, 2017.

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d) Thanksgiving Sunday

The Presbytery observed Thanksgiving Sunday on 2nd April, 2017. A total of

Kshs1.2M was realized in the Presbytery.

e) Moderatorial Visit

The Presbytery held Moderatorial visit in the four Parishes as follows:-

4th March, 2017 - Kambui Parish - 9.00am

- Kanjai Parish - 2.00pm

18th March, 2017 - Kiambururu Parish - 9.00am

- Nyaga Parish - 2.00pm

Important leadership issues were discussed centered on accountability, performance

and spiritual growth of the members. The results of these Moderatorial visits has

made the Parishes to perform in the year under review and spiritual growth has been

witnessed.

f) Capacity Building Seminar of Ministers and Elders

This seminar was held on 20th May, 2017 at Kambui. The topic was the importance

of Benchmarking in our Church (Presbytery). The Elders were taken through this

topic by a qualified Professional.

The Presbytery held other training session on Benchmarking culminating to the

Presbytery having its own benchmarking document and the one for the parishes.

g) Launching of Benchmarking Documents

The Presbytery held the launching on the Presbytery Benchmarking Document

together with that of the parishes on 19th September, 2017. The Chief Guest at the

launching ceremony was the Secretary General Rev. Peter Kania Kariuki. He spoke

on the importance of benchmarking in the Church and the benefits thereof and

encouraged Elders and Ministers to make use of the document and the results will be

encouraging.

h) Sponsored Schools Thanksgiving and Prize-giving Day

The Presbytery was able to sponsor this day on 19th June, 2017, where the

participants were Pupils, Students and Teachers from our Sponsored Secondary

Schools.

The Primary Schools were also not left out including our special schools for the

Physically Challenged and Hearing Impaired.

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The Kiambu County Education Officials, and Githunguri Sub-County Education

Officials, graced the occasion. The Presbytery invited the Principal Secretary of

Education Dr. Belio Kipsang who was represented at the Ceremony by Mr. Amos

Mering the Director of Special Needs Department in the Ministry of Education.

The Schools were awarded Prizes, the Best Pupil Performers and Teachers were

awarded for their exemplary services. The gesture was well appreciated by the

schools, their Boards of Management, the Officersfrom the Ministry of Education, the

Pupils and the Parents and supported this issue of Partnering between Church

Sponsored Schools and the Ministry of Education.

OTHER PRESBYTERY INVOLVEMENTS

i. G.A.C 2017

The Presbytery participated well in the 2017 GAC held at Alliance Girls High

School(Kikuyu). The Presbytery received a trophy of being among the top 10

Presbyteries in MMF contribution clearance in the financial year 2015/2016 and

certificates for MMF contribution and clearance of all Parishes.

ii. Mission work outside Kenya

The Presbytery participated in the Uganda Mission in July, 2017 courtesy of

BSR/Mission desk by sponsoring one person and other contributions.

The Presbytery also participated in the Moderatorial dinner courtesy of

BSR/Mission desk whereby Nyaga and Kanjai Parishes presented their donations.

The Presbytery has been buying the way Magazines since its inception to promote

mission work courtesy of the BSR/Mission desk.

iii. Regional Project at Ruiru

The Presbytery is a shareholder in the central Region Rental Houses Project at

Ruiru and its contributing towards building her shares.

iv. Staff Capacity Building

One Evangelist Eva. Peter Mbugua Wainaina from Kiambururu Parish was

sponsored to undergo for further training at the Lay Training Centre where he

graduated on 9th December, 2017.

Presbyterial Groups Restructuring

The Presbytery arranged for the exit of the groups in a well laid manner such that it

was peaceful and had a fellowship meeting with the Presbyterial groups on 13 th

August, 2017.

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The Presbytery facilitated meetings to the Presbyterial groups to oversee the sharing

of the resources that the groups held in the Presbytery. Their accounts were closed

and money held in their accounts cascaded down to the Parishes.

Specific Functions

i. Three inductions of newly posted Ministers in the Presbytery were successfully

done in the year under review.

1. Rev. Nancy M. Caure –Kanjai Parish -15th

January, 2017

2. Rev. Shem Githinji - Nyaga Parish – 2nd

April, 2017

3. Rev. Dr. Joseph Wairi - Kambui Parish – 14thMay, 2017

ii. We also had a Church Dedication for the P.C.E.A Raiyani Church in Nyaga

Parish which was done on 29th October, 2017, where the occasion was graced

by Rev. Peter Kinyanjui representing the Moderator of 21st General Assembly.

j) Solemn Functions

The following elders were promoted to glory and the Presbytery conducted the burial

ceremonies:

1. Eld. Samuel Kamunyu Mukuha - Kiambururu Parish

2. Eld. Samson Mugo Wagichu - Kambui Parish

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7.0 PERSONNEL

Table 4: Ministers, Congregations and Elders

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Nyaga Rev. Shem N. Githinji 1 1 Nil 2 3 24 9 0

Kanjai Rev. Nancy M. Caure 1 1 Nil 2 5 23 14 0

Kambui Rev. Dr. Joseph N. Wairi 1 1 Nil 1 4 35 15 1

Table 5: Other Employees with the Presbytery

WORK STATION PRESBYTERY

SECRETARY 1

ACCOUNTANT 1

TOTAL 2

8.0PRESBYTERY MEMBERSHIP/POPULATION

TABLE 6

PARISH FULL MEMBERS

ADHERENT CHILDREN

TO TAL

FO R THE YEAR

DEATHS

Kambui Parish

2016 2017

1492

21 891 186 192 223

Kanjai Parish 780 170 384 1334 12

Kiambururu Parish 572 267 130 187 1156 23

Nyaga Parish 665 178 118 170 1131 19

TOTAL 2908 801 1404 5113 75

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9.0 Table 7: CEREMONIES/ORDINANCES

PARISH INFANTS

BAPTISM

ADULTS

BAPTISM

TOTAL CONFIRMATION RE-

ADMISSION

NEW

MEMBERS

WEDDING DEATHS

Kambui 35 21 56 64 16 13 4 21

Kanjai 27 6 33 56 14 43 4 12

Kiambururu 28 9 37 31 12 11 2 23

Nyaga 37 8 45 83 6 18 1 19

TOTAL 127 39 166 234 48 85 11 85

10.0 Table 8: Learning Institutions

PARISH LEVEL NO SCHOOL’S NAME

NUMBER OF TEACHERS

TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS

NUMBER OF SUPPORT STAFF

TOTAL NUMBER OF SUPPORT STAFF

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS

KAMBUI PRIMARY 4 MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE

Mitahato Primary

5 7 12 1 1 2 178 172 350

Mukubu primary

2 8 10 1 1 2 212 175 387

Ndireti Primary

4 10 14 1 1 2 199 198 397

Kambui Deaf Primary

13 11 24 9 12 21 124 128 252

SECONDARY 5 Gathirimu

High sch. 11 21 32 11 15 26 817 817

Kambui Girls

6 29 35 12 13 25 800 800

Kambui Deaf Sec

5 5 10 1 5 6 61 44 105

Mitahato Secondary

4 4 8 1 1 2 150 160 310

Ndireti Secondary

5 3 8 1 2 3 51 34 85

NYAGA

Nyaga Primary

7 11 18 1 1 2 418 401 819

Ngewe Primary

3 6 9 1 0 1 110 146 256

Secondary 1 Nyaga Secondary

5 20 25 4 6 10 323 254 577

Kiambururu Primary 2 Njunu Primary

3 6 9 1 1 2 107 107 214

Kiambururu Primary

2 7 9 1 1 2 140 163 303

secondary 1 Kiambururu Secondary

3 9 12 2 4 6 108 132 240

Kanjai Primary 1 Kanjai Primary

6 7 13 1 1 2 255 236 489

secondary 1 Kanjai Secondary

5 6 11 4 3 7 125 113 238

Academy 1 Kanjai Academy

0 5 5 0 1 1 25 37 62

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11.0 FINANCES

Parish

Name

Cess

Assigned(Kshs.)

Cess

Paid (Kshs.)

Head Office

Cess allocated

Paid Variance

Kambui 4, 007, 912 4, 113, 598 500,000.00 500,000.00 -

Nyaga 4, 007, 912 4, 047, 300 450,000.00 450,000.00 -

Kanjai 4, 130, 395 4, 130, 399 500,000.00 500,000.00 -

Kiambururu 5, 191, 973 4, 052, 914 550,000.00 550,000.00 -

12.0 CHURCH GROUPS

The Presbytery implemented the GAC resolution on therestructuring of all the groups to the

Parish level in the month of July, 2017 as was directed by the General Assembly Office.

Through their Parishes they have all observed their weeks as programmed in the Church

Calendar and have met their obligations as follows:

I. P.C.M.F

Kiambururu

They observed their week from 30th October, 2017 to 5th November, 2017 and they

raised money for both Presbytery MMF and their activities such

Participate in pastoral care Programme in sponsored schools.

Visited the sick for prayers.

Kanjai

They organized Rite of Passage for 29boys

Maintained Uji Programme for the Church School Children.

Had men fellowship parish sports day.

Held a monthly rotational prayers in all their congregations.

Held seminars for all men in all congregations.

Kambui

Had a successful week and managed to clear their MMF.

Held 2 successful Parish fellowships for all men.

Provides funds towards Uji Programme for the Church School children every

Sunday in all congregations within the parish.

Supported the families of PCMF members who have passed on within the year

during burial in both financially and spiritually.

Met once per week for prayers and fellowship at congregation’s level.

Held a very successful rite of passage.

Held pastoral visits in our sponsored schools within their parish.

Held a commissioning service on 29th October, 2017 where 7 men received cards,

13 men received badges and 10 men received ties.

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Attended recruitment service at Anmer.

Nyaga

They observed their week where they visited the sick and prayed with them.

The started the Uji Programme for the Church school children.

They organized for the rite of passage.

II. Woman’s Guild

Kiambururu

They observed their week from 29th May to 4th June, 2017 and they raised money

for both Presbytery MMF and their activities.

Organized several seminars for the members.

Visited the sick for prayers.

Attended fellowships on weekly and monthly basis.

Kanjai

They sponsored two children in academic; one girl in Mumbi Girls and one boy at

Nyaga Polytechnic.

Paid their MMF.

Participated in all parish activities and assisted when needed.

Held seminars for girls in Primary and Secondary school and appreciated them

during prize giving days.

Held a parish council retreat for three days at Mombasa

Held an alternative rite of passage for 42 girls.

Held rotational prayers once every month and once every each of their

congregations.

Kambui

Had a successful week and managed to clear their MMF.

They donated Kshs.250,000 to the Kambui Home for Physically Challenged

children.

Held an alternative rite of passage for the girls in class joining class eight and those

joining form one in 2018 which was held on 6th December, 2017.

They have held seven monthly rotational guild services in their congregations.

Met every Thursday for prayers and fellowship at congregation’s level.

Visited the sick and needy in their parish and prayed with them and gave them

financial support.

Visited bereaved families of their members and gave them The Spiritual and

financial support.

Held inter-congregationcouncils festivals at Mitahato and later a seminar facilitated

by Dr. Zipporah Wanjiku Gichuhi from Kenyatta University which were held on

27th July, 2017.

They offered Hospitality services during Parish functions.

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Held Prayers during the world’s prayer day and invited teachers and students from

our sponsored schools.

Nyaga

They observed their week where they visited the sick and prayed with them.

Held a parish guild seminar on 20th February, 2017 which was graced by the

Presbytery Council and Presbytery Moderator.

Held sports on 18th may, 2017 where they noted a well-participation

They organized a seminar for girls between 9year – 13 years

On 19th November, 2017 they have Woman’s Guild Commissioning where 62

members received headscarves and 31 members received badges.

III. Youth Fellowship

Kiambururu

Held retreats and several seminars for capacity building.

Observed their week which was successful.

Kanjai

Held parish games and music festivals

Held parish youth rally at P.C.E.A Giachumi.

Held leaders retreat

Held two parish kesha and P.C.E.A Miguta and P.C.E.A Giathieko.

Have been actively involved in praise and worship in parish functions.

Kambui

Had a successful week on 7th May, 2017.

Held a rally at P.C.E.A Anmer on 13th August, 2017 which was attended by 188

youth members from all congregations

Four members gave their lives to Christ within the year

Had a seminar at P.C.E.A Anmer on 1st August,2017in the afternoon covering

spiritual growth, relationships and courtship.

Visited the sick and the needy among the members for spiritual support and

financial support.

Held ball games at P.C.E.A Mitahato on 19th August, 2017.

Held three Parish fellowships in all congregations.

Have been actively involved in praise and worship during church gatherings.

Nyaga

Held a parish kesha at P.C.E.A Raiyani on 7th July, 2017.

Hosted a Presbyterial Kesha at P.C.E.A Ngewa Church on 17th March, 2017.

Held a youth seminar as P.C.E.A Ngewa Church on 18th August, 2017

Observed their youth week where they did a door to door mission calling on youths

who do not attend church and visited the elderly for prayers.

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IV. Church School

Kiambururu

Teaching programmes still effective every Sunday in all congregations.

Held a seminar

Kanjai

Had a retreat at crayfish Naivasha

Consoled families and donated to families who lost their children.

Visited the sick teachers and children

Active in children teaching as per the Programme.

Kambui

Observed their day on 3rd December, 2017.

Sponsored four teachers to the 2nd National Conference at Jomo Kenyatta School,

Nakuru.

Visited P.C.E.A Anmer Church School, where they donated cash, books and charts.

Have been teaching church school as per the Parish Programme.

Visited Mukubu Primary School and Kambui School for Hearing Impaired

Secondary School for spiritual nourishment and encouraged them to work hard.

Visited church school sick children, teachers and official, supporting them

financially and spiritually.

Nyaga

Teaching children in the way of Christ as they grow.

Organizing a get together for children.

Nurturing the children in both spiritually and morally.

Taking care of young children between the ages of 4-14years.

V. Boys and Girls Brigade

Kiambururu

Visited the sick for prayers

Held parade during the parish convention

Held a battalion in the parish in the month of February, 2017

Kanjai

Has trained the officers and NCO’s at St. Linda’s Ruiru.

Held officers battalion at Miguta

Held officers retreat at Blue-post and Oldonyo sabuk.

Registered new brigade officers.

Held quarterly parades at all our congregations

Held a brigade camp

Visited officers and brigade children.

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Kambui

They have got 70 girls, 60 boys and 50 officers.

Observed brigade Sunday on 13th August, 2017

Visited the sick and the needy children for fellowship and financial support.

Bought a tent as an income generating project.

Nyaga

They hire tent and chairs.

We had NCO’s and officers basic training at St. Linda’s Secondary school in April.

They participated in talent displays from congregational to regional level.

Conducted prayers, drills and other social and spiritual activities.

Started badge work in preparation for commissioning.

Held a retreat on 1st November, 2017

They had a seminar on 21st November, 2017.

VI. Evangelism

Kiambururu

Observed their week on 4th to 10th September, 2017

Actively participated in organizing a successful parish convention 14th to 16th April,

2017.

Held monthly intercessory prayers.

Kanjai

Have been holding intercessory prayers.

Held door to door mission in the Parish

Held many Keshas praying for the nation before and after elections

Organized a successful mission, convention and crusade.

Kambui

Organized and financed a successful Parish Convention as from 14 th to 16th April at

Gakoe Church.

Participated in a Crusade at Gakoe Shopping Centre on 13th April, 2017.

Had door to door mission on 11 April in their congregations.

Sent 60 missioners during convention held at Kiambururu Parish on 25 th to 27th

August, 2017.

Visited P.C.E.A Anmer church four times on Sundays.

They rotated for prayers and encouragement in the whole parish once a month.

Visited the needy and the sick within the parish to pray, share the word of God and

help them financially.

Observed their week from 4th to 10th September, 2017

They were actively involved in Praise and worship during convention.

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Nyaga

Making preaching programmes for the parish.

Have an intercessory group that rotate monthly in their congregations.

They assist in organizing parish convention every year in the month of April.

They are involved in a mission work in their Parish.

They participated in organizing the Parish Kigooco Night this year.

VII. Health Board

Kanjai

Gave first Aid and attended patients during the Parish Convention

Attended a retreat at olive green Ruiru.

Kambui

Provided free first Aid services during parish functions by hiring a qualified nurse.

Sponsoring congregational health professionals who gave health talks on

Tuberculosis and cholera.

Visited the sick members of our church some at home and some in hospitals and

gave them financial support and spiritual nourishment.

Visited some the schools within the parish for pastoral care.

Donated six permanent metallic dustbins each congregations two.

Observed their day on 15th October, 2017.

Held first Aid training for twenty members facilitated the Red Cross.

Nyaga

They sensitize members on various decease, prevention and other intervention

Tests blood sugar and high blood sugar.

Deworming children from 5 years and below.

VIII. JPRC

Kanjai

Held Civic Education in all our churches before elections.

Kambui

Visited some schools within the parish for pastoral care

Had a civic education to enlighten members on election matters which was

conducted by qualified facilitator.

Visited bereaved families of their committee members and gave them financial and

spiritual support.

Visited the sick and the needy members within the Parish financial support and

spiritual nourishment.

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Visited P.C.E.A Anmer church and gave them financial support and educated them

on JPRC matter.

Nyaga

They bring the spirit of nationalism, collaboration and co-existence.

Have been actively involved in social economic issues as well as political issue

especially in this election e.g. civil education to the church members.

IX. Christian Education

Kiambururu

Participates in sponsor care Programmes

Kanjai

Held one TEE

Held seminar

Held prayers for candidates of both class 8 and form 4

Kambui

Bought success cards for the year 2017 candidates.

Visited four schools within the parish for pastoral care.

Visited sick members and assisted them spiritually and financially

Sponsored three (3) students for secondary education at Ndireti Secondary school

and also gave presents to performing teachers and student.

Bough Kiswahili bibles to three schools to promote national language

Bought exams for some schools through the congregation education committees

Nyaga

Visited Nyaga Primary School for devotion.

Educated people on drugs and substance abuse during parish convention.

Awarded prizes to the best candidates in class eight and form four.

They issued success cards to candidates every year.

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13.0 ACHIEVEMENTS.

Have put in place the Presbytery Monitoring and Evaluation committee for

Benchmarking.

Participated in the National Evangelism and Mission work in Uganda. The Presbytery

sponsored one person in July, 2017.

Presbytery participated in the Moderatorial dinner courtesy of BSR/Mission desk.

Promoting the Way Magazine, by buying and selling copies.

Have a well-managed pulpit in all the four parishes with a Preaching Programme.

Had successful TEE graduations in Nyaga which was held on 18th June,2017 and Kambui Parishes,P.C.E.A Mitahato Church on, 12th February, 2017 and Gakoe P.C.E.A

Graduation which was held on 9th December, 2017

Nyaga Parish had a Kigooco night prior to the anniversary, which was graced by Kameme FM Team on 3rd March, 2017 and Celebrated 1st Anniversary on 5th March, 2017.

Thanksgiving Sunday of 2nd April, 2017 was well observed in the parishes apart from

Nyaga Parish that held theirs on 9th April, 2017. A Total of Kshs.1, 200, 000 (1.2M) was realized in the Presbytery.

All the four parishes held a three day Convention, which uplifted the spir itual lives of the parishioners as follows:-

Kambui Held their Convention on 14th -16th April,2017 with theme from

Isaiah 3:10

Nyaga had their annual Convention held on……28th -30th April, 2017

Kiambururu Held their Convention on ……14th -16th April, 2017

Kanjai held their Convention on ……21st -23nd April, 2017

Benchmarking monitoring and evaluation committee

The Presbytery has put in place the Monitoring and Evaluation Committee on

benchmarking.

Educational seminars were held in all parishes for various group in the parishes i.e. for

the youths, woman’s Guild, PCMF, Church School teachers and children,

Education Committees among others.

Other seminars conducted in the Parishes were as follows:

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Kiambururu

Leaders seminar on7thJanuary, 2017

Kanjai

Leaders seminar

Kambui

Leaders seminar on 25th November, 2017

Single Mothers/Widows seminar on 7th October, 2017

Nyaga

Single Mothers seminar

Leaders seminar on 11 February, 2017 and 30th September, 2017

Young parents seminar for the between 30 and 45 years.

Youth seminar on 17th April, 2017

Single Parents seminar on 17th June, 2017

Widows and Widowers on 24th June, 2017

Praise team on 17th June, 2017

Intercessors and Preachers.

Pastoral work was also carried out in all the parishes where pastoral visitation to members, the sick, the Elderly was done and had Holy Communion together.

Pastoral care programmes to sponsored schools in our parishes has been carried out which strengthened the relationship of the students and the Sponsor.

Civic Education was carried out in all the parishes through the JPRC committees.

Environmental awareness and concern was done in the parishes where trees were planted and cleanliness exercises held in some areas of concern.

Parishes have sponsored students in education as follows:

Kanjai has sponsored 1male and 1 female students in High School in Kanjai

secondary and Mumbi Girls High school respectively. They are also sponsoring 1 male in Nyaga Polytechnic and another male student in Presbyterian University.

Nyaga Parish have sponsored 2 students (boy/girl) in Nyaga Secondary, 2 male students in Nyaga Polytechnic, and 1 girl in Miguta Secondary school

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Kambui Parish are sponsoring 2 music students in Conservatoire of music Kenya and

1 Male student in Presbyterian University.

Kanjai Parish Held three day retreat for Elders in Mombasa.

The Presbytery organized a Presbytery Prize-giving day on 19th June, 2017 to award

students and teachers who performed exemplary well in K.C.P.E and K.C.S.E in year 2016. Also, awarded schools both Primary and Secondary which had performed well in the

National Exams.

14.0 CHALLENGES

CHALLENGES STRATEGY TO OVERCOME

Gender Imbalance in leadership Seminars have been held to Encourage Men to participate in Church activities.

Mentoring the boy child. This has been done in seminars in Kanjai, Nyaga and Kambui

Generation Gap Involving youth in leadership. Parishes are encouraging the youths through seminars.

Encourage the youth to own their mother

Churches through seminars. It is being done in all the parishes.

Increase of single families and orphans Civic education to all members to take care of

orphans, widows &widowers.

Seminars to help Maintain families.

Seminars on self-awareness to be enriched on

how to live and protect oneself from lifestyle deceases.

Financial Constraint Education on tithing and giving in all Parishes.

Members have been taught in all our Parishes on tithing and the need of giving and the need of giving and there is improvement.

Rural /Urban Migration Needs attention by the whole Church

Drugs and substance abuse and radicalization Educating through seminars and pulpit to sensitize members. The Parishes carried out

these seminars to the youth, notably in Nyaga, Kambui, Kanjai and Kiambururu.

Cultural Practices (eg. Mburi cia Kiama) Addressing through seminars, Pulpit and open

gatherings.

Poor Church service attendance Organizing pulpit exchange and encouraging

members to attend services

Introduction of modern technology in the

church e.g. screens, Musical Instruments etc.

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FUTURE PLANS

- Capacity building for our leaders.

- Develop a strategic plan to be able to cope with the benchmarking.

- Encouraging Congregations through Parishes to complete their unfinished

Sanctuaries and also build Church School classes.

- Enhance spiritual growth through conventions, bible study programmes, discipleship and missions.

- Encourage civic education through the JPRC.

- Improve the services in the presbytery dispensary to attract more clients and to maintain a healthy community

CONCLUSION

We are grateful to God for all what he has done to us. This far he has been our Ebenezer.

We would like to thank all our four Parishes for the continued support given to us

throughout the year.

It’s our hope and prayer that we will rise to greater height in the coming year.

LEGALITY OF THE REPORT

The annual report was tabled before the court during the Presbytery meeting held on 21st

December, 2017at P.C.E.A Kambui Presbytery (Thingira) Under Minute 63/2017

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Rev. Shem Ngatia Githinji Rev. Ephraim Kiragu Murage

PRESBYTERY CLERK PRESBYTERY MODERATOR