DOCUMENT 16AT KAJIADO PRESBYTERY REPORT TO THE 22 ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY-APRIL 2018

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1 DOCUMENT 16AT KAJIADO PRESBYTERY REPORT TO THE 22 ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY-APRIL INTRODUCTION P.C.E.A Kajiado Presbytery is part of the Nairobi Region. It is a vast presbytery boundering various Counties namely; Narok, Nairobi, Machakos and Taita Taveta counties. The Presbytery which is part of the 56 Presbyteries forming the entire P.C.E.A was inaugurated on 18 th March 2012 after the sub-division of the PCEA Ngong Hills Presbytery into two, Kajiado and Ngong Hills Presbyteries with its headquarters at PCEA Macedonia Church, Baraka Parish located along the Nairobi-Magadi road some 24km West of Nairobi. It comprises of eight (8) Parishes, one (1) Nendeni Area and one (1) mission area. These Parishes constitute of eighty two (82) congregations served by 205 active elders, 46 retired elders, 24 evangelists, 4 youth coordinators, one (1) church school coordinator, six (6) secretaries, three (3) Accountants, Nine (9) Active Parochial ministers, four (4) retired and one (1) Institutional. The Presbytery boosts of 14,582 total membership broken down as 5,157 full members, 4,128 adherents and 5,297 children. 2.0 VISION To be a Christian centered Presbytery focused on positive transformation of society. 3.0 MISSION To create an enabling environment for the members, so as to accomplish the Great Commission for the wellbeing of the society through coordination and direction of the Presbytery. 4.0 CORE VALUES Servant hood Effective pastoral care Effective communication Team work Integrity Positive commitment Knowledge impartation 621

2 5.0 PRESBYTERY OFFICIALS 2016/2017 Moderator -Rev. Festus Kaburu Gitonga Mbagathi Parish Clerk -Rev. Elijah Kinyanjui Kareri Baraka Parish Treasurer -Elder Keziah Wangari Wachira Kitengela Parish Finance Chair -Elder Peter Kashonga Loitokitok Parish Business Committee -Rev. Festus Kaburu Gitonga Mbagathi Parish member 5.1 (a) PRESBYTERY COURT MEMBERSHIP 2016/2017 i) Ministers Pairing elder Parochial station a) Rev. Festus K. Gitonga Elder George Mburu Mbagathi Parish b) Rev. Elijah K. Kareri Elder Gideon Karanja Baraka Parish c) Rev. Jane Muthui Elder Wallace Kago Olooseos Parish d) Rev. Musa Tumuke Elder George Ndung u Olooloitikoshi Parish e) Rev. Julius Supeyo Elder Joseph Kamau Loitokitok Parish f) Rev. Michael Njige Elder Keziah Wachira Kitengela Parish g) Rev. Dr. John Mwenje Elder Petterson Ngari Kajiado Parish h) Rev. Justin Mutembei Elder Maria Ngige Eserian Parish i) Rev. Charles Maina Elder Pauline Lempaka Oloodokilani Mission Area j) Rev. Irene Wachira Elder Michael Muigai Imbirikani girls k)rev. Dr. Charles Kibicho Elder GG Mwaura Retired Minister l) Rev. Chrispus Ndegwa Elder David Muthonga Retired Minister m) Very Rev. Dr. Jesse Kamau Elder Peter Kashonga Retired Minister n) Rev Samuel Pulei Elder Dr. Ruth Ruhiu Retired Minister o) Rev. Aflred Mugendi Kanga Elder George Gicharu Head office 622

3 Student Ministers Patrick Kirimi Njoka Tumuke. Attached to P.C.E.A Olooloitikoshi Parish under Rev. Musa Julius Ngari Ndumia Posted for his practicals to P.C.E.A Kiratina Parish of Komothai Presbytery. Timothy Musila Posted to Chogoria Central Presbytery, Mugumango West Parish. b) Presbytery personnel 2016/2017 Parish Ministers Evangel ist Secretary Churches Elders Active Rtd Congregation Active Retired Dece ased Mbagathi Baraka Olooseos Eserian Kajiado Kitengela Loitokitok Olooloitikoshi Institution Imbirikani Girls Nendeni Area Oloodokilani Magadi Total

4 5.2 POPULATION ANALYSIS Parish Full members Adherents Children Deceased Boys Girls Total Adults infants Mbagathi Baraka Olooseos Eserian Kajiado Kitengela Loitokitok Olooloitikoshi Nendeni Area Oloodokilani Magadi Total 5,157 4,128 2,480 2, CHURCH CEREMONIES AND ORDINANCES Parish Baptism Confirmation Weddings Transfer Adult Infant New Readmission in out Mbagathi Baraka Olooseos Eserian Kajiado Kitengela Loitokitok Olooloitikoshi Nendeni Area Oloodokilani Magadi Total PRESBYTERY FUNCTIONS During the year under review, the Presbytery was engaged in both administrative and pastoral activities which included; a) Presbytery meetings 4 Full Presbytery meetings 624

5 3 Cat A Presbytery meetings 4 Presbytery finance committee meetings 2 Ministers fraternal meetings 2 spouses fraternal b) Seminars & Retreat The Presbytery held a Bench mark seminar at P.C.E.A Macedonia. Baraka Parish for Minister s and elders. The Presbytery held ministers and elders retreat on 22nd - 24 th Nakuru Jarika County Lodge. February 2017 at On different dates, every Parish held leaders seminar for empowerment, motivation and Bench marking. c) Ordination/Retirement The Presbytery ordained 15 elders in the following Parishes; Kitengela (7),Olooloitikoshi (5) and Mbagathi (3). 6 Elders retired from active service upon attaining the retirement age as follows; Baraka (1), Eserian (2) Mbagathi (2) and Kitengela (1). Baraka and Eserian Parishes requested and were granted permission to go ahead by the Presbytery to carry out the recruitment of new elders in readiness for ordination. d) Dedication ceremonies Church Parish Date Presiding Minister PCEA Stoni Athi Kitengela Parish 12/02/2017 Rev. Peter Kaniah Kariuki PCEA Oloika Magadi Nendeni Area 26/03/2017 Rev. Festus Kaburu Gitonga PCEA Oloosirikon Eserian Parish 2/07/2017 Rev. Peter Kaniah Kariuki PCEA Olooloitikoshi Olooloitikoshi Parish 16/07/2017 Rev. Peter Kaniah Kariuki PCEA Emboliei Olooloitikoshi Parish 19/11/2017 Rev. Elijah Kinyanjui Kareri e) Staff empowerment and motivation The presbytery trained the secretary for three weeks at Corat Africa Karen. All staff members within the presbytery were given Christmas token at the end of the year. Ministers attended the pastors Book workshop. 625

6 f) Region and Head office Activities The Presbytery was fully represented in 2 nd G.A.C of 21 st General Assembly held in Central Region, Kikuyu Presbytery on 18 th -23 rd April Minister s spouses attended a Regional fraternal at PCEA St. Andrews on 11 th March Minister s spouses attended a Region seminar at PCEA St. Andrews on 22 nd July The presbytery participated fully in all meetings organized by the Region for Presbytery Moderators, Clerks and Treasurers. Ministers and spouses attended a Regional fraternal. Participated in NCCK conference at Machakos. g) Pulpit Exchange The Presbytery held pulpit exchange to all our Parishes on 29 th January h) Mission work On February 2 nd 2017, Presbytery mission to Magadi and Oloodokilani where food assistance was distributed. In August 2017 we had a Presbytery mission to Magadi Nendeni Area. Over 80 missioners visited five centers in the mission Area. Clothes and food were donated and open Air meetings were held. Eighty two souls came to Christ and five twenty four (524) were baptized both children and adults. On 10 th September 2017, all parishes observed the Climax of Nendeni Mission week. 5.5 LEARNING INSTITUTIONS Parish /Institutio n Name Kitengela Kitengela township sch Bethsaida Primary sch Support Staff Total Teachers Tota Male Female Male Fema l (Figure (Figures) le s Students Total Grand Boys Girls Total (Figure s) Ebenezer

7 Academy Eserian Symrna Academy Kandisi Academy 125,Baraka Ongata chapel sch. Loitikoshi Kipeto sch Mbagathi Educationa centre Kajiado Noonkopir Academy Rev. Nakeel Academy Loitokitok Empiron Academy Imbirikani Girls TOTAL Education Institutions are compliant with the Ministry of Education and operate under good governance and leadership. All the institutions are provided with pastoral care by our Presbytery through the Parishes. Ministers and Evangelists have been committed to this course and are using the drawn pastoral care programs to take care of psychosocial /moral and spiritual needs of the school population. 5.6 PROJECTS 627

8 Parish Projects Physical growth during the current year Kitengela PCEA Kitengela Township Modern sound system, screens & fixtures Ultra- Modern kitchen Landscaping Nendeni SACCO PCEA Ebenezer church PCEA Neema Youth centre Church and washrooms Purchase of ½ acre land PCEA Stoni Athi Church floor Toilet block PCEA Bethsaida Additional of ½ acre plot PCEA Bethel Purchase of 2 acre plot -Installation of sound system, Screens and purchase of modern seats -In progress -Done -Progressing well. A total of 68 new Members joined the sacco. -Church and offices modernized by putting concrete slabs. -Additional classrooms for school with a current population of 42 pupils. -Construction and opening of the Youth centre. -Tiling and completion washrooms. -Done. -Tiling of the permanent sanctuary floor. -Construction of a permanent ablution block. -Purchase in Progress -Purchase in progress Olooloitikoshi Water project PCEA Nkarusa PCEA Rangau & Ituati church Parish Minister Manse -Sell water to the community and they are about to bottle the water after acquiring a certificate from KEBs. -Completed awaiting for dedication Next year. -Construction is ongoing Kajiado PCEA Oloporoporana PCEA Noonkopir Church. Purchasing of church plot for PCEA Mwangaza and Jamii Bora Interior works ongoing and construction of front porch. - walling, plaster, windows, interior work and fixing external doors going on. -Process ongoing

9 Baraka Eserian PCEA Macedonia Purchase of 1/8 acre plot PCEA Nkaimurunya PCEA Nkoroi PCEA Kandisi PCEA Symrna -Transactions are progress. -Rental house construction in progress. -Finishing touches of the new church Awaiting dedication. -Sale of Uhai Mineral water. -Sale of water to community. -Purchase of ½ acre piece of land. -Purchase of a school van to assist in Children s transport. -Medical centre offering health Facilities to the community. 5.7 Parishes' financial performance for the year 2016/2017 PARISH PRESBYTERY CESS ALLO. HEAD OFFICE PAID VARIANCE PARISH CESS ALLO. PAID VARIANCE MBAGATHI 6,458, ,458, (732.15) MBAGATHI 550, , ESERIAN 7,737, ,737, (361.15) ESERIAN 700, , BARAKA 5,834, ,053, (218,541.20) BARAKA 550, , OLOOSEOS 1,039, ,067, (28,722.00) OLOOSEOS 200, , OLOOLOITIKOSHI 2,447, ,756, , OLOOLOITIKOSHI 200, , LOITOKITOK 1,612, ,630, (18,017.30) LOITOKITOK KAJIADO 2,601, ,641, (40,217.60) KAJIADO 300, , KITENGELA 5,032, ,063, (31,875.10) KITENGELA 500, , LONDOKILANI 144, , (2,044.60) LONDOKILANI MAGADI 248, , , MAGADI Total 33,154, ,691, , Total 3,000, ,000, During the year under review all the parishes paid their MMF on time. - 80% of the parishes cleared their budget. 629

10 6.0 PRESBYTERIAL GROUPS (highlights) a. Woman s Guild The held weekly fellowships in all our congregations and Parishes. Seminar for all members, widows, widowers and single parents Held team building which has helped in bonding for all leaders from congregations. Observed the World Day of prayers in all our Parishes. They participated and observed the National prayers at Kasarani. Supported one student in PCEA Imbirikani Girls. Visited the needy, elderly and sick people where they shared meals with them and donated foodstuffs, personal items and cash. Held leaders seminar and commissioned 206 new members, 33 were given badges and 7 were readmitted. They observed their week in June b. Youth They have held seminars, retreats, participated in inter-presbyterial rallies, gettogether parties, prayer breakfasts, and praise in worship afternoon, keshas and talent shows. Have had commissioning of their members within the Presbytery. They observed their week successfully in May Many youths were empowered and encouraged to form groups and work. 70 trees were planted to care for environment. They were involved in the Presbytery mission to Magadi Nendeni Area. 6 weddings were witnessed during the year. c. Church School Organized teachers and children seminars in all our Parishes to acquire knowledge to teach and nature children spiritually. Visited Oloodokilani mission Area and donated clothes and food to the children. Commissioned 15 church school teachers. Participated in Music and Drama festivals. They held teachers fellowships, Kesha and sports evangelism. Visitations to the sick and needy. Presbyterial leaders seminar and meetings as scheduled. Vocational Bible School (VBS) held in most Parishes. They observed their week in December and were successful. 630

11 d. Boys and Girls Brigade Have held inspection, commissioning and mounted parades at Parishes and during Presbytery functions. Trained more officers and attended refresher courses and commissioning in most Parishes. They participated in the Central Brigade Committee AGM. They observed their week in August e. Presbyterian Church Men s Fellowship (PCMF) Have been holding prayer breakfast in most Parishes that help to enhance bonding among members as well as evangelizing and recruitment of more members to the fellowship. Held Commissioning, dedication, admission service in most of the 4 Parishes. Participated in Rite of passage programmes within the Presbytery Participated in Parish and Presbyterial sports evangelism Seminars at Parish and Presbyterial levels Quarterly meetings as scheduled. Participated and supported one another during weddings, burials and needy cases. Observed their week. f. Christian Education The group has been able to hold seminar for their leaders on the role of Christian Education. The observed their week in March 2017 and it was successful. They organized weekend challenge at Imbirikani girl s high school. Teen seminar in April, December and August. Special Programs 1. Kitengela Parish -Held Kitengela town cleaning program combined with three medical camps. -The Parish also visited the En - gedi home for the physically handicapped. -TEE programs both child psychology and regular programs are ongoing. -There is a discipleship program on course. 2. Baraka Parish - Have an ongoing program for reformed alcoholics. -There is also sports evangelism. -There is a Samaritan feeding program of the needy in the community. 631

12 Other programs -There was the program of the rite of passage for class eight leavers. -The Parishes held choir festivals to improve the worship service. -Many Parishes have sponsored students in the secondary and tertiary institutions. Benchmarking The Presbytery held a Benchmark sensitization seminar on 26/11/16. Thereafter the Parishes signed their benchmarks with the Presbytery on 26 th January The Presbytery Benchmark was evaluated on 12/08/ ACHIEVEMENTS Security has been enhanced by installation of CCTV cameras in some of the churches. Four churches were dedicated PCEA Stoni Athi Church in Kitengela Parish, PCEA Oloosirikon church, Eserian Parish, PCEA Olooloitikoshi church, Olooloitikoshi Parish and PCEA Oloika church Magadi Nendeni Area and all of them have classes for children. The Presbytery office and parishes signed benchmarks on 26 th January The Presbytery was able to meet its financial obligations such as payment of salaries, MMF and their statutory deductions. The Presbytery through her Kirksessions has organized colorful retirement ceremonies for our elders who have attained the retirement age. Acquired modern public address equipment and screens in most of our churches Most churches have generators for power backup. Ordination of elders in Mbagathi, Olooloitikoshi and Kitengela Parish. The Presbytery has witnessed the growth in the number of membership in our congregations. Souls that came to Christ during the year is one hundred and fifty six (156). 8.0 CHALLENGES Challenges The Presbytery has two Nendeni Areas and due to financial constrains, it is difficult to cater for their needs effectively. The prolonged drought in the region has adversely affected our churches financially and particularly in Magadi Nendeni Area and Oloodokilani mission Overcoming Strategy -Encourage members to initiate income generating programs. -Educate members on how to trade with Their cows in between the seasons to mitigate the effects of the drought. 632

13 Area where some of the members have migrated in search of pasture. Some have Lost their livestock to death. The high rate of illiteracy in Magadi Nendeni Area has continued to hinder evangelism in the Area. Church land disputes. Several of our churches have land under dispute from some marauding grabbers. There is a real threat to the marriage institution which is on the verge of callapse and increase in single parenthood Gender imbalance in church, whereby there are many women in church with very few men who are also idle. The business went down due to political climate -Introduce adult education together with the Ministry of Education. -Encourage churches to acquire title deeds and also develop their land to deter grabbbers -Have couples seminar to reduce the marriage gaps. -Encourage the P.C.M.F department to pull other men into the flock. -Pray that there is political good climate and dialogue. 9.0 FUTURE PLANS The Presbytery focuses on improving through Benchmarking, pastoral and evangelistic programmes. To ordain more elders and create more elder districts in order to cope with the increasing membership. The Presbytery to plan for income generating projects. Ensure spiritual and physical growth in all our Parishes through evangelism and discipleship To dedicate more churches within the Presbytery. Reaching the unreached in the Mission Areas. Completion of the current sanctuaries under construction where possible. Organise seminars to empower church leaders in order to raise their capacity to lead. To plant more churches especially in Magadi Nendeni Area and Oloodokilani Mission Area. 10.CONCLUSION We give thanks to God for the growth and achievements throughout the year. Indeed it was smooth due to His Grace. Also, the Presbytery greatly appreciates our Parishes, 633

14 Nendeni and mission Areas for their continued support and untiring effort within the year under review. Despite the challenges the Parishes tried their best in an endeavor to realize the goals and objectives of the Presbytery. It is our earnest prayer that we shall continue to offer our best for the well-being of the presbytery and the entire church. The Presbytery also wishes to thank the Head Office for the great support they have continued to give us. We humbly promise that in the spirit of the 21 st General Assembly theme to Rise up and build we offer ourselves to serve the Lord and be used of him to win souls for him. 11.Adoption of the Report Under min 396/17 the Presbytery Clerk tabled the report to the Presbytery sitting on 15/12/17 and PCEA Macedonia. The document was discussed and adopted by a proposal by Rev. Julius Supeyo and seconded by Elder Gideon Karanja. The Clerk was then authorized to forward the report to the office of the Secretary General. Rev. Elijah Kinyanjui Kareri Presbytery Clerk Rev. Festus Kaburu Gitonga Presbytery Moderator Date: 15/12/17 634