REV Beth Ndegwa
Mission is not so much something we say but something we do. In Mathew 7:16, we are told,”by their fruits you will recognize them”. The fundamental characteristics of the mission and life of Christians is seen in James 2:14-25, which entreats us to be doers of the word .Faith without good deeds in useless. Mission therefore, is the way in which the church is sent out into the world to fulfill the great commission (Mathew 28:18-20).
Evangelism means to bring or to announce the good news .This entails dealing with very concrete needs of the people, hence evangelism is a process of concientization.It’s the liberation which lifts a person from a state of being inhuman to a state of being fully human, that is, holistic gospel according to John 10:10.Thus, evangelism is regarded as synonymous with the word mission but literary meaning preaching the gospel “and how shall they hear without a preacher? Yes, there must be a “preacher” The Missionary -and how shall thy preach except they are sent?”
Mission and Evangelism is the work of the whole church. It becomes vibrant when it is made a normal activity for all the church people all the time. On the contrary, it dims when it is considered as a special activity for special people at a special time. Mission and evangelism must be a regular part of the church program. No  follower of our savior can dismiss mission work as someone else's duty. In this regard there are no closed seasons for fishers of men.
In this regard, Kirinyaga Diocese mission has always been a priority but operating under the Youth Department. In January 2016, mission became a department by itself whereby the Diocesan Bishop RT.REV JOSEPH KIBUCWA appointed full time Co-ordinator to run the department. In actual fact, the fundamental calling of the church is to evangelize and everything else is secondary.
VISION
  • A committed church which boldly proclaims the Gospel of Christ at Local churches, parish level, diocese and beyond.
MISSION                                                                         
  • To lead people throughout the diocese into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthen the local church, parish, diocese and beyond.
GOAL
  • Transforming the world so that the structure of injustices and oppression will be gotten rid of .This way, justice and righteous is established in the society. Luke 4:18-19
PURPOSE
  • To progressively reach the unreached with the Gospel of Christ hence perfecting human race and the Kingdom of God.
  • To enhance the understanding of biblical teaching of Christianity maturity.
 
CORE VALUES
  • Training and sending of missioners in and outside the diocese
  • We endeavor to make mission and evangelism more fruitful by making use of the available gifts
  • Enhance moral and spiritual uprightness
  • Encourage team work and hard work
MISSION BRANCHES

  1. Mission and Evangelism oversight committee.
  2. Diocesan Evangelistic Team (DET ):this was started by Dr.JosiahMurage on 5th March 2011 and commissioned by the retired Bishop Daniel M.Ngoru on 27th August 2011.
  3. Diocesan Intercessory Ministry: started and officially launched by Bishop Joseph Kibucwa on 5th December 2014. Intercessors meet once in a month ie every first Friday of the month.
  4. Layreaders:Voluntary licensed lay people to work together with parish priests especially in preaching ,assisting in Holy Communion and burial services etc
  5. Gospel Seraph Singers: started by the Bishop Joseph Kibucwa and launched on 6th August 2016.The branch plans to put up their Music Studio.
They also have income generating projects.
  1. Evangelists: These are employed by the church to teach catechism and do any other duty given by the parish priest.
  2. South Ngariama-Diocesan Mission Area (DMA)
  3. In 2019 Boda and Sports was also included in mission department.

ON GOING ACTIVITIES 2023

  1. Lay readers workshop at Kutus on 12th August 2023.
  2. Diocesan Prayer Kesha at St. Paul’s Kiamaciri on 25th August 2023.

  3. Diocesan intercessors Retreat at Rurii on 19th September 2023.

  4. Diocesan Mission week at Mutira/Cathedral Archdeaconries on 27th Nov.- 3rd Dec 2023.

  5. Diocesan Lay readers Workshop at Kutus on 10th December 2023.

  6. Diocesan Prayer Kesha at Mukinduri on 15th December 2023.

  7. Diocesan Intercessors Conference at Archbishop Gitari boarding School on 26th to 30th December 2023.

NB:   
       1. Diocesan Intercessory prayers still going on at St. Pauls Kutus – 1
st Friday of the month

  1. Diocesan lay readers DIP 3rd Wednesday of every month.
  2. DIP in the Deaneries is getting deeper.
  3. Pillar TV intercessory prayers going on.
FUNCTIONS OF THE MISSION AND EVANGELISM DEPARTMENT
  1. Organizing Diocesan Evangelistic mission, rallies ,door to door evangelism, revival fellowships and ,mission conferences
  2. Holding prayer Keshas and conferences
  3. Organizing retreats and workshops for various committees in the department
  4. Proclamation of the Good News through (DET) Diocesan Evangelist Team.
  5. Establish and strengthen intercessory groups at congregational level.
  6. Strengthen and extend the ministry in prisons
  7. Planning to extend mission and intercessory partnership
  8. Planning to extend mission / intercessory programs for Pillar TV
Generally, the department ensures that mission and evangelism work is carried out effectively through visits by the co-ordinator in Archdeaconries, Deaneries and Parishes.

DEPARTMENTS REPORT
Since our last Mission and Evangelism Celebration on 4th June, 2022 we have done the following:-
  1. DIP (Diocese In Prayer) is a prayer and fasting chain that is growing day by day and on 3rd January 2022 it moved from Archdeaconry to Deanery level where Deanery coordinators were appointed to be organizing the same.
  2. 2nd – 12th June, 2022 mission at Mombasa with AEE (African Evangelistic Team) where Kirinyaga Diocese sent 9 missioners through our Bishop.
  3. Diocesan lay readers board retreat at Jaqanaz hotel Narumoro on 7
    th July, 2022 and the turn up was 25 out of 27 expected.
  4. Evangelist conference at Kabare Theological College on 12th – 15th July, 2022 and the turn up was 108.
  5. Lay readers workshop at Kutus on 6th August, 2022.
  6. 19th August, 2022 Evangelists and lay readers training from Wang’uru and Thiba Archdeaconry in preparation of Mwea Great mission whereby 241 turned up, facilitators were Bishop and AEE team.
  7. 14th  October, 2022 training of missioners and men/women of peace at St. Paul’s Kutus . Facilitators were AEE (African Evangelistic Enterprise.
  8. Diocesan intercessors prayer kesha on 28th October, 2022 where Bishop launched 30 days of prayer and fasting for Mwea great Mission.
  9. Intercessory committee retreat at Kiandangae on 17th November, 2022.
  10. Diocesan mission prayer rally at St. Lukes Wang’uru on 26th November, 2022 turn up 510. Facilitated by Bishop.
  11. Mwea great mission in collaboration with AEE (African Evangelistic Enterprise) on 28th November - 4th December 2022. 15,054 people were reached and 946 souls won to Christ.
  12. Diocesan intercessors kesha at Mwea Town church on 9th December, 2022 and 1soul won to Christ.
  13. DET mission at Gatuto on 13th – 18th December, 2022 and 28 souls won to Christ.
  14. Lay readers workshop at Kutus on 14th December, 2022.
  15. Intercessory conference at Sagana on 26th – 30th December, 2022 and the turn was 70.
  16. Parish mission chairpersons retreat on 10th February, 2023 at Safari ya Biblia and turn up was 75. Facilitated by Administrative Secretary.
  17. Intercessory committee retreat at Holy land Kenya on 16th February, 2023.
  18. Evangelists and spouses retreat at Holy Land Kenya on 24th February, 2023.  Facilitated by MU President.
  19. DET retreat at Mutuma on 24th - 26th March, 2023 and turn was 18 DET members and 20 Christians. Mutuma missioners. Administrative Secretary facilitated. 
  20. Mission/DIP coordinators retreat at Holy Land Kenya on 24th March, 2023 turn up was 32 coordinators. Facilitated by Bishop.
  21. Leadership Seminar and preparation of Kadawa & Ikulungu Sub Parishes on 22nd and 29th March, 2023 respectively. Aimed to make them into full parishes. Facilitated by Mission Co-ordinator and Administrative Secretary.
  22. Parish mission committees retreat and commissioning on 19th April, 2023 and turn up was 250. Facilitated by Bishop.
  23. Diocesan prayer kesha at Mutira on 21st April, 2023 and turn up was 134.

South Ngariama Mission Area ACK Kandawa Sub - Parish

  1. Kandawa Church : Construction of a semi-permanent kitchen and planning to put a floor. Church construction still in progress. Construction of men’s toilet is completed. Future plan is to complete church construction, fence the remaining area of the land and put up a permanent gate. Inter church partnership is continuing and impacting the church in financing loan for Kandawa church is in progress.
  2. Gold Church : In the process of electrical installation and the future plan is to start a permanent church building construction.
  3. Njugu-ini Church : Electrical wiring is done and in the process of connection with electric power.
  4. Brthsaida Church : Planning to purchase a piece of land and shift the church from the present area to their own piece of land.

ACK Ikurungu Sub-Parish 

Comprising of Ikulungu, Miatuini, Kirathimo and Ngomano Churches.

  1. Due to ongoing construction of the road Ngomano church was affected and it was moved from its original place to another place but in the same church compound.
  2. We had tree planting in our 4 congregations. 
  3. Ikurungu Church is also serving the community through the borehole water which was sunk through the partnership with the Red – deer church, Canada.
  4. The brethren weekly fellowship in Ikurungu church is also helping us to spread the gospel and also to nurture the young people.
  5. Repaying of loan for Ngomano land is cleared.
 

2023 EXCHANGE PROGRAMME OF DIP COORDINATORS PROGRAMME 3O DAYS OF PRAYER FOR KIRINYAGA CENTRAL GREAT MISSION

THEME: SETTING CAPTIVES FREE ISAIAH 61:1-3

DATE

NAME OF VISITING COORDINATOR

 DEANERY TO PRAY

PHONE

28/10/2023

LAUNCHING BY THE BISHOP

29/10/2023

Rev. Stephen Wachira

Kutus

0712 848 342

30/10/2023

Purity Karimi

Gacharu

0727 895 143

31/10/2023

Rev. Duncan Nyamu

Ngariama

0722 644 801

01/11/2023

Ephraim Muchiri

Thaita

0726 869 505

02/11/2023

Nancy Njogu

Kamuruana

0723 815 965

03/11/2023

Rev. Beatrice Migwi

Kianyaga

0720 719 427

04/11/2023

 

DET

 

05/11/2023

Rev. Stephen Njuki

Gakoigo

0771 192 153

06/11/2023

Pharis Kariuki

Kagio

0722 682 651

07/11/2023

Rev. Edwin Kiura

Mugumo

0722 729 956

08/11/2023

Rev. Risper Wambui

Kiamuthambi

0795 862 810

09/11/2023

Rev. Margaret Kaiguri

Rianjuki

0724 787 840

10/11/2023

Rev. David Kanyange

Kiamwathi

0721 563 446

11/11/2023

Rev. Priscilla Muriuki

Githure

0722 421 175

12/11/2023

Jane Kaguu 

Thumaita

0720 535 144

13/11/2023

Rev. Dorothy Mbui

Kamuiru

0723  271 688

14/11/2023

Rev. David Njue

Difathas

0702 114 753

15/11/2023

Rev. Susan Muthoka

Kiamiciri

0725 331 955

16/11/2023

Rev. John Fundi

Cathedral

0720 584 255

17/11/2023

Rev. Janeffer Muchira

Mutithi

0716 178 058

18/11/2023

Rev. Nahason Wamugunda

Kariru

0720 981 554

19/11/2023

Rev. Lucy Mbugi

Sagana

0727 527 725

20/11/2023

Rev. Rachael Murimi

Kangai

0725 489 207

21/11/2023

Rev. Beth Ndegwa

Karima-ini

0720 835 353

22/11/2023

Daniel Mugo

Njuki-ini

0795 929 934

23/11/2023

Rev. Evanson Karanja

Nguka

0723 638 715

24/11/2023

Mrs Mary Gichobi

ADS MKE

0720 953 460

25/11/2023

Rev. Beth Ndegwa

Kiamaina

0722 906 246

26/11/2023

Rev. Esther Njogu

Gathigiriri

0724 339 156

27/11/2023

 

Kutus

 

28/11/2023

 

Gacharu

 

29/11/2023

 

Ngiriama

 

30/11/2023

 

Kiamwathi



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