Scripture Reading Romans 12:1-2. Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Philippians 2:14-17. Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that

Scripture Reading Psalm 5:11. But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 32:6-7. Therefore, let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. 7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 41:1-2 Blessed are those who have regard f

Scripture Reading Proverbs 15:30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 25:25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anoint

Scripture Reading · Read 1 Corinthians 3 8The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. 9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesu

Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. 5

Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 13:13. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Matthew 19:13-15 13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Le

Scripture Reading · Romans 12:13. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. · Hebrews 13:2. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. · 3 John 1:8. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. Culture Reading ·Read in Culture Smart: Kenya, Chapter 2: Value and Attitudes, 42-46 ·Kenyans are

Scripture Reading Philippians 2:1-11 Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to t

Scripture Reading Read Colossians 3:1-17 Colossians 3:12. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:17. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Galatians 3:27. for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 1 Peter 5:5. All of you, clothe yours

Pastor's Conference. Outside of Kamae. At the Flyover. Scripture Reading Philippians 2:1-11 Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

Scripture Readings Gen. 11 7 Come, let’s go down there and confuse their language so that they will not understand one another’s speech.” 8 So from there the LORD scattered them throughout the earth. Acts 2 4 Then they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them. 5 Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, devout people from every nation under heaven. 6 When this sound occurred, a crowd came together and was confus

Acts 16 (CSB) 11 When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they shouted, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the town, brought bulls and wreaths to the gates because he intended, with the crowds, to offer sacrifice. 14 The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their robes when they heard this and rushed int

Luke 18:15-17 15 (CSB) People were bringing infants to him so that he might touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 Jesus, however, invited them: “Let the little children come to me, and don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” When Jesus sent out the 70 (earlier in Luke 10) he called for more workers. Why? Because

Scripture Reading: Psalm 24 Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; Culture Reading ·Read in Culture Smart: Kenya: Introduction and Chapter 1, Land and People, p. 12-15 Devotional Thought ·Kenya is a beautiful place with great mountains, rich soil, beautiful beaches, some of the largest lakes in the world, and beautifully exotic wildlife. Kenya is also one of the most geologically active places on earth. The Great Rift V

Luke 10:1-2. (CSB) After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others, and he sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest." As a part of his plan to grow the Kingdom, Jesus appointed followers (disciples) to prepare towns for a visit from the Messiah. Here a couple of observations about

Luke 2:28-32. (NIV) 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke’s narrative shows Simeon quoting two passages from Isaiah 42:6 and 46: 6, 9. These verses come from a part of Isaiah that envisions fu

Genesis 12:4 So Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. God approached Abram. Abram heard. This is no minor miracle in and of itself. The voice of God speaking, and mere humans being able to perceive, comprehend, and respond. In that encounter, God promised blessing to Abram. And for every sacrifice he made, God promised that he would provide ample return on the investment. Ag

Genesis 12. (CSB) The LORD said to Abram: Go from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you., 4 So Abram wen

Genesis 12. (CSB) The LORD said to Abram: Go from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you., 4 So Abram wen

Matthew 28:18-20 (CSB). All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age .” Perhaps you have seen or spoken with someone who is convinced that the world is ending soon--and maybe you agree with them! Here is some