FOCUS Briefs the Mission and Evangelism Leaders in the Cus to Prioritise DISCIPLESHIP Evangelism on Campus As Their Primary Mission Eld

Main Campus from 14th to 16th March 2014, challenged STUDENTS FOCUS Briefs the Mission and Evangelism leaders in the CUs to prioritise DISCIPLESHIP evangelism on Campus as their primary mission eld. After WESTERN REGIONAL EZRA HELD the Summit, FOCUS sta continued to train and guide the This Far the Lord is Ebenezer. CUs in planning evangelistic events targeting their fellow e Regional Ezra Conference was held in Maseno University By Simon Masibo, The National Director. students. rough the various initiatives in 2014, over 2700 under the theme students gave their lives to Christ in our Campuses and were “the law of the e Jingle Bells lyrics have enrolled in discipleship programs in their respective CUs. Lord, studying lled the air to herald the On the missions front, students went out to remote parts it, practicing it festive Christmas season. We of the country and shared the good news of the salvation and teaching it D join the rest of the Christians of Jesus Christ. Over 3,000 people committed their lives (Ezra 7:10) with to celebrate the birth of Jesus E to Christ through these mission ventures. In addition, we the emphasis: Christ which was signi cant in C concentrated on mobilising students to attend Commission “Contending demonstrating God’s love for Conference, which is a few days away. We are upbeat to see for our Faith” E mankind. We thank God that Students mobilised and challenged to engage in missions e emphasis Some of the delegates meet for Bible Study in small M He has brought us this far as while on Campus and after they graduate. was in the we remiscient the gains made in 2014 and plan for 2015. groups. auspices of a B In discipleship, were ensured that nearly all born again First In this year, we continued to advance our mission of reaching proliferation of contemporary heresies and false teachings E Year Students were integrated into the CU. At least 70% and equipping students in our institutions of higher learning witnessed in the Region and the country. R of Christian Union members attended weekly small groups in Kenya through training, mentorship and networking for Bible study besides plenary fellowships. For the Final e expositor Mr. Reuben Kigame challenged the over for e ective Christian living and ministry in and out of Year students, we launched a campaign dubbed, Vuka Fit 300 delegates drawn from CUs in the Region to earnestly 2 campus. rough our programs of discipleship, evangelism, to mobilise the Finalists to enlist into a transition program. contend for their faith not passively but actively through missions and leadership development, which have enjoyed 0 intellectual engagement. He categorically called students to great success in the year, we have seen many students’ lives In leadership development, we mentored and nurtured disassociate themselves from a cultic movement popular in 1 changed for the better. leaders in the Christian Unions and built their capacity for the Region. e delegates were also enriched through other 4 st e ective leadership. e trainings encompassed development sessions in the program. We are glad that we had a successful 41 Annual General of proper management and governance structures as well as Meeting (AGM) on 26th April 2014 at Technical University ensuring smooth leadership transitions to secure the successful Students’ Passion for Prayer Deepens of Kenya (TUK) where a new National Governing Council continuity of Christian Union programs. In addition, we (NGC) Chairman, Mr. Kenneth Munyi was installed to Students have recognized the important role of prayer in ensured that there were smooth leadership transitions in all the their spiritual walk and have therefore put into practice replace Dr. Nelson Gitonga who had retired after eight (8) CUs by facilitating accountable and transparent nomination years of commendable leadership. Owing to the growth of personal devotions and public prayer meetings in their CUs and election of new leaders, as well as smooth handovers. and in their respective Regions. the work, we accepted eight (8) new Christian Unions (CUs) I am glad that God was gracious in providing us with the into FOCUS membership. e new CUs were South Eastern next National Director, Mr. George Ogalo to take over Kenya University (SEKU), Kibabii University College, after I transit by end of January 2015. George reported on KMTC Kisii, Mombasa Aviation College, Moi University 1st December 2014 and is going through a comprehensive Town Campus Pioneer, Karatina University Itiati Campus, orientation. We thank God for the entire National Director Karatina University Riverbank Campus, and Embu College. Search Committee (NDSC) and all the partners for their During the year, we enhanced our programs to train, support. equip, and mobilise students to get involved in missions I thank you for your continued support to this ministry. It is and evangelism. To leverage on Missions and Evangelism by your support through prayers, encouragement, nancial programs, we held a successful National Evangelism Summit giving and involvement that we have come this far. I wish that brought together seventy (76) Missions and Evangelism you merry Christmas and blessed New Year, 2015. Coordinators from sixty seven (67) Christian Unions across the country. e Summit, which was held at Jomo Blessings. Kenyatta University of Science and Agriculture (JKUAT) Partcipants pray during the Central Rift Prayer Kesha

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will be communicated very soon for your planning. your for soon very communicated be will Mr. Masibo ( middle) and his family receives a gift from Ken Omondi ( far far ( Omondi Ken from gift a receives family his and middle) ( Masibo Mr. of God. of

Indian Ocean. Plans are already underway and full details details full and underway already are Plans Ocean. Indian to be available to work with students to advance the Kingdom Kingdom the advance to students with work to available be to

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, October 2014. An An 2014. October , for a breakfast meeting on Saturday 25 Saturday on meeting breakfast a for

A total of 16 Associates met at Machakos University College College University Machakos at met Associates 16 of total A

large fresh water pool. Life is easy in this wonder. wonder. this in easy is Life pool. water fresh large

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restaurant and the bar. Refreshing moments in the the in moments Refreshing bar. the and restaurant

villea’s. Fantastic Indian Ocean views from the the from views Ocean Indian Fantastic villea’s.

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Beach. Relax in the tropical garden with waving waving with garden tropical the in Relax Beach.

km south from Mombasa, on the famous Diani Diani famous the on Mombasa, from south km hotel.

cottages with palm-thatched roofs. Situated at 40 40 at Situated roofs. palm-thatched with cottages

the resort features 92 superior rooms in African African in rooms superior 92 features resort the

during their retreat held on 20 on held retreat their during October 2014 at a Malindi Malindi a at 2014 October

Embraced in a charming oasis of tranquility, tranquility, of oasis charming a in Embraced

Kenya, Mombasa, Diani Beach Diani Mombasa, Kenya,

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Ogalo was also present. We wish Masibo and his family family his and Masibo wish We present. also was Ogalo

Mr. Ngugi could not hide his joy when receiving the car.. the receiving when joy his hide not could Ngugi Mr. other guests. e incoming National Director, Mr. George George Mr. Director, National incoming e guests. other Easter 2015 2015 Easter Retreat

Governing Council Chairman, Dr. Nelson Gitonga among among Gitonga Nelson Dr. Chairman, Council Governing

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your ticket by sending the money to our business number: number: business our to money the sending by ticket your

work and for the milestones the ministry gained through his his through gained ministry the milestones the for and work

as you interact and network with other professionals. Buy Buy professionals. other with network and interact you as

Mr. Masibo’s commitment and dedication he gave to his his to gave he dedication and commitment Masibo’s Mr.

sectors of our economy. Come and enjoy a sumptuous meal meal sumptuous a enjoy and Come economy. our of sectors

service to FOCUS ministry. Everyone who spoke praised praised spoke who Everyone ministry. FOCUS to service

are Christian professionals serving our country in diverse diverse in country our serving professionals Christian are

Mr. Simon Masibo after slightly over 20 years of dedicated dedicated of years 20 over slightly after Masibo Simon Mr.

the Nation, One Student at a Time.” e targeted attendees attendees targeted e Time.” a at Student One Nation, the

colourful farewell party for the outgoing National Director, Director, National outgoing the for party farewell colourful

for Education and he will speak on the topic, “Transforming “Transforming topic, the on speak will he and Education for

December 2014 the sta hosted a a hosted sta the 2014 December 15 Monday On

Guest will be Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, the Cabinet Secretary Secretary Cabinet the Kaimenyi, Jacob Prof. be will Guest

Staff bid Farewell to Simon Masibo Simon to Farewell bid Staff

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Laico Regency Hotel where about 200 people are expected expected are people 200 about where Hotel Regency Laico STAFF

February, 2015, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at at 9.30pm to 6.30pm from 2015, February, on Friday 27 Friday on

We invite all Associates, partners and friends to our dinner dinner our to friends and partners Associates, all invite We December 2014 at Sirikwa Pentecostal Church premises. Church Pentecostal Sirikwa at 2014 December

Eldoret Associates held a colourful end of year party on 6 on party year of end colourful a held Associates Eldoret

Eldoret

Associates in a previous FOCUS Dinner in a Nairobi Hotel. Nairobi a in Dinner FOCUS previous a in Associates

Ngugi gladly received the car on behalf of FOCUS. of behalf on car the received gladly Ngugi of the fellowship got saved through the fellowship. fellowship. the through saved got fellowship the of

Chairman presented a car as his donation to FOCUS. Mr. Mr. FOCUS. to donation his as car a presented Chairman fellowship. It was testi ed that some of the current members members current the of some that ed testi was It fellowship.

the event, Mr. Henry Kimani, former Associates Branch Branch Associates former Kimani, Henry Mr. event, the they came ready to impact the market place by starting a a starting by place market the impact to ready came they

the work through long term consistent commitment. During During commitment. consistent term long through work the Branch, narrated how after attending Commission 1994, 1994, Commission attending after how narrated Branch,

ministry and encouraged the Associates to continue supporting supporting continue to Associates the encouraged and ministry Council Chairperson who is among the pioneers of the the of pioneers the among is who Chairperson Council

big picture”. He emphasised on the need of giving towards towards giving of need the on emphasised He picture”. big taken place every week. Dr. Samuel Njenga, the Regional Regional the Njenga, Samuel Dr. week. every place taken

Mr. Ngugi gave a short talk on “Being part and parcel of the the of parcel and part “Being on talk short a gave Ngugi Mr. was noted that the Wednesday Bible study had consistently consistently had study Bible Wednesday the that noted was

in doing ministry among both Students and Associates. It It Associates. and Students both among ministry doing in Ngugi Kimani the FOCUS Resource Mobilization Director. Mobilization Resource FOCUS the Kimani Ngugi

Branch has gone through both in high and low moments moments low and high in both through gone has Branch party was graced by Dr. Jean Kagia a FOCUS Trustee and Mr. Mr. and Trustee FOCUS a Kagia Jean Dr. by graced was party

great time of thanksgiving, re ecting on the journey the the journey the on ecting re thanksgiving, of time great regional FOCUS o ce. 30 Associates attended the event. e e event. the attended Associates 30 ce. o FOCUS regional

was attended by 45 Associates and ten children. It was a a was It children. ten and Associates 45 by attended was together to network, bond and open the newly furnished furnished newly the open and bond network, to together

December 2014 at Skynest Hotel, Kitale. e event event e Kitale. Hotel, Skynest at 2014 December 3

National FOCUS Dinner FOCUS National November, 2014 with the aim of getting the Associates Associates the getting of aim the with 2014 November, 1 on

Kitale Associates held the Branch 20 years anniversary on on anniversary years 20 Branch the held Associates Kitale

Mombasa Branch FOCUS Associates held a goat eating party party eating goat a held Associates FOCUS Branch Mombasa

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Kitale Mombasa In Central Rift Region, over 350 students from 16 Town Pioneer institutions attended a prayer Kesha on 31st October 2014 at Campus where A.I.C Shabab in Nakuru town. Patrick Macharia, a student they had a valuable in the Region said, “What a wonderful experience! I feel time of re ection, blessed and uplifted to another level.” strategising and Pwani Region held a Prayer Kesha on the 24th October, networking. e 2014 where all the Chairpersons and students across the Secretaries from the Region gathered for a 15 CUs in the Region night of prayer. Joseph were reminded that Some of Southern Nairobi RSEC leaders enjoy a God’s call is for a Kamau, the Missions and football match. Evangelism Coordinator lifetime and not spoke during the Kesha limited to their term of o ce. e main speaker was Mr. on “Authentic Prayer” David Simiyu, a FOCUS Associate Sta and the Manager of Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) Eldoret. e Southern Nairobi Section of the delegates during the Mt. Kenya Regional Leadership summit Region: Over 100 climax of the weekend was sharing Holy Communion that students from some CUs CU Leadership Trainings Done was o ciated by Rev. Robert Kamau, FOCUS North Rift in Nairobi Campuses In Pwani Region, leadership trainings have been conducted Regional Coordinator. Elsewhere, the Southern Nairobi met for overnight prayer in the last two months in Pwani University, KMTC Kili , Region held its rst RSEC luncheon at the FOCUS Centre. vigil (kesha) at Daystar Technical University of Mombasa’s Kwale Campus, Mombasa e aim was to have the leaders relax and have fellowship through games and lunch. One of the leaders said, “It was Mr. Joseph Kamau speaking during the Kesha. University, Valley Road Aviation College, KMTC Mombasa, KMTC Msambweni Campus on 30th October and KMTC Portreiz. In Central Rift Region, there has been a good time, away from usual business, to play, cook, eat 2014. e CUs represented were Daystar University’s Valley leadership trainings in the C.Us for the new leaders. Among and mingle together. It was a great moment of reconnecting Road and Athi River Campuses, University of Nairobi’s the CUs trained include Egerton University’s Njoro and with each other.” Kabete Campus, Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Nakuru Town Campuses and Laikipia University. ey were EVANGELISM and Africa International University. taken through topics such as Servant Leadership, Balanced Life of a Leader, First Years Reached Finalists Vuka Fit Teamwork, and About 100 First years from six CUs in Eldoret gathered for e Vuka Fit training program for Finalists has picked up E ective Leadership a Sub-Regional retreat at Eldoret Sports Club. It was a great well in Campuses across the country. In Moi University’s among others. One of time for fellowship and for the freshmen to be prepared for Kitale Campus CU the Finalists had mentoring classes the leaders said, “ e their time on campus. e speaker for the day was Rev. Dr. organised by Associates in Kitale and Kapenguria. Finalists’ training has been Phillip Ololngojine, the CU Patron Moi University’s Main events have also taken place in Moi University’s Main, a great eye opener Campus who ably spoke on the topic, “Christian Life in a West and Kitale Campuses, Kitale Technical Institute and and I feel con dent Modern World.” To reach out to First Years, Moi University’s University of Eldoret where the Finalists participated in to serve God in my West Campus held a colourful co ee party where the First retreats, trainings and “Elders” Weekends. position.” In North Years were formally welcomed to the CU and inducted into Rift Region, several the CU programs. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Egerton University Main Campus CU Outgoing Executive O cials pose for a photo. CUs held successful Mt. Kenya Regional Leadership Summit leadership transitions Campus Evangelism that involved training of electoral committees and Annual 125 Executive Committee leaders from 23 Christian Unions Four students surrendered their lives to Christ when Moi General Meetings. Among them were Baraton University, University’s College of Health Sciences CU held a successful across Mt. Kenya Region met for capacity building and University of Eldoret, Moi University’s Annex, West and Town th rd networking Leadership Summit at Chuka University on Evangelism Week from 17 to 23 November 2014. Among rd th Pioneer Campuses. ere was a joint Executive Committees the activities carried out in the week was a public lecture on 3 to 5 October 2014. e Summit whose theme was retreat that brought together Executive members from eight ‘Purpose Driven Leadership’ had Rev. Peterson Rukenya of apologetics whose topic was, “Creation versus Evolution, CUs in the Eldoret Sub Region. It was a great time of learning, Which is Scienti c?” e lecture attracted professors, Nairobi Missions Church as the main Bible Expositor. Other exchange of ideas and networking. topics addressed during the Summit were: Strengthening the students and atheists who were intellectually engaged on the Biblical truth about creation. Moral Fibre of a Leader, e Model CU, Team Leadership, RSECs Meet among others. e North Rift Regional Students Executive Committee Let the Little Children Come to Me (RSEC) held a successful weekend retreat at Moi University’s CUs in Western Region have a vibrant campus community

ministry of reaching and discipling children of University who have chosen to be with Jesus in their tender age, even COMMISSION 2014 SALE and College sta and the residents of the environs. Bukura when everyone thinks it is not cool to be a Christian, they NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS! Agricultural College Christian Union has a vibrant Sunday are victimised, bullied and looked down upon; yet still they School Ministry which has been a great blessing to the have chosen to be Christians”. “It was inspiring to meet a girl Bukura community. Maseno University, Masinde Muliro who is 16 years old and has invited three of her friends to do FOCUS Bookstall invites all to come to Commission 2014 University of Science and Technology (MMUST) and Kisii ‘Uncover’ with her. Uncover is tool of evangelism through a prepared to buy wholesome a ordable books. ere will be University CUs have also heeded the call of Christ of “let Bible study guide on the book of Luke that encourages non- a special Conference sale and therefore you cannot a ord the little children come to me” and have a vibrant Sunday believers to discover the truth of God’s word for themselves to miss out! school program to minister to the children. and make them more interested in the Christian faith.” Diana added. e students and other trainees (equivalent of STEM STEM RETREAT Sta ) were very inspired when Gibson and Diana shared how It is ve months since the Students’ Ministry is done in Kenya. “ ey desire to come and current team of STEM learn from Kenyan CUs and FOCUS-Kenya.” Gibson said. sta reported to their stations. To take stock of COMMISSION 2014 the milestones they have All Roads Lead to JKUAT Main Campus achieved and refocus for the remaining months, From left Meshack, Susan and Ferdinard share they held a successful th a light moment during the lunch break.. retreat from 14 to 16th December 2014 at FOCUS Centre. Japheth Rwoti was quite elated to say, “It has been wonderful and enjoyable serving God amongst GIVING students in Mt Kenya for the last four months . I can’t We thank God that so far we have received Kshs 27,019,000 regret the decision I made. God is amazing in his works. towards our 2014 budget of Kshs 35,300,000. We are I am indeed a work in progress. I have learnt so much requesting you to pray with us so that we may receive the through the process.” remaining 23% to avoid ending the year in a de cit. We also appeal to you to make a special donation through the SHORT TERM TEAMS given FOCUS Accounts. It has been four months now since Gibson Kuria and Diana Maina went to Norway. “So far so good, the Lord has been e team in charge of Bible Study meet in preparations for faithful, He has walked with us and made our walk worth the facilitation of Bible Studies during the conference.. Visit our blog on www.focuskenya.org/blog despite the challenges we meet daily.” Diana said. Twitter: @focuskenya.org We are upbeat as we count days before the much awaited ey have been involved in a number of things one of which Commission 2014 Conference. e convention which, will Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/focus.kenya is high school visits they make in a town called Ålesund. be held at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Send your donation to FOCUS through: “We preach during the visits and it is really ful lling despite Technology (JKUAT) Juja from Sunday 28th December 2014 rd 1.Mpesa Paybill: Our business number is 412412, and the small numbers of the students who attend.” Gibson to Saturday 3 January 2015 will have about 5,000 delegates the account name is any of the following options: said. “It is encouraging to see that even in such a culture from Kenya and 20 other countries. where people do not have a place for God that there are few STEM, General Fund, books, Associates retreat, Ezra, Since its inception in 1988, Commission Conference has Commission, etc. been instrumental in torching people’s lives by hearing God’s 2. Bank Deposits: Barclays Bank, Market Branch A/c no. voice on missions. As a result, many missionaries, Christian 8207400 Code 094, Standard Chartered, Harambee workers, Pastors and faithful witnesses in the market place have Avenue. A/c no. 0102073083700, Co-op Bank, played pivotal role in ensuring God’s kingdom is impactful Zimmerman Branch, A/c no. 01128098633500. on earth. Commission is a hallmark in inspiring, challenging and equipping Christians for wholistic missions. We shall 3. Dollar account: Barclays Bank, Queensway Branch, have enlightening plenary sessions on cross-cutting mission No. 2021502807 Code: 022 issues, Bible expositions, seminars, and group Bible studies. 4. Cheques: in favour of Fellowship of Christian Unions. For further details go to: www.focuskenya.org e theme of the conference is “As the Father Sent Me, So I Diana and Gibson ( extreme right) with some students at Ålesund Send You (Jn.20:21).” FOCUS IS A KENYAN REGISTERED CHARITY. NO. 20120921/1423 In Central Rift Region, over 350 students from 16 Town Pioneer institutions attended a prayer Kesha on 31st October 2014 at Campus where A.I.C Shabab in Nakuru town. Patrick Macharia, a student they had a valuable in the Region said, “What a wonderful experience! I feel time of re ection, blessed and uplifted to another level.” strategising and Pwani Region held a Prayer Kesha on the 24th October, networking. e 2014 where all the Chairpersons and students across the Secretaries from the Region gathered for a 15 CUs in the Region night of prayer. Joseph were reminded that Some of Southern Nairobi RSEC leaders enjoy a God’s call is for a Kamau, the Missions and football match. Evangelism Coordinator lifetime and not spoke during the Kesha limited to their term of o ce. e main speaker was Mr. on “Authentic Prayer” David Simiyu, a FOCUS Associate Sta and the Manager of Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) Eldoret. e Southern Nairobi Section of the delegates during the Mt. Kenya Regional Leadership summit Region: Over 100 climax of the weekend was sharing Holy Communion that students from some CUs CU Leadership Trainings Done was o ciated by Rev. Robert Kamau, FOCUS North Rift in Nairobi Campuses In Pwani Region, leadership trainings have been conducted Regional Coordinator. Elsewhere, the Southern Nairobi met for overnight prayer in the last two months in Pwani University, KMTC Kili , Region held its rst RSEC luncheon at the FOCUS Centre. vigil (kesha) at Daystar Technical University of Mombasa’s Kwale Campus, Mombasa e aim was to have the leaders relax and have fellowship through games and lunch. One of the leaders said, “It was Mr. Joseph Kamau speaking during the Kesha. University, Valley Road Aviation College, KMTC Mombasa, KMTC Msambweni Campus on 30th October and KMTC Portreiz. In Central Rift Region, there has been a good time, away from usual business, to play, cook, eat 2014. e CUs represented were Daystar University’s Valley leadership trainings in the C.Us for the new leaders. Among and mingle together. It was a great moment of reconnecting Road and Athi River Campuses, University of Nairobi’s the CUs trained include Egerton University’s Njoro and with each other.” Kabete Campus, Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Nakuru Town Campuses and Laikipia University. ey were EVANGELISM and Africa International University. taken through topics such as Servant Leadership, Balanced Life of a Leader, First Years Reached Finalists Vuka Fit Teamwork, and About 100 First years from six CUs in Eldoret gathered for e Vuka Fit training program for Finalists has picked up E ective Leadership a Sub-Regional retreat at Eldoret Sports Club. It was a great well in Campuses across the country. In Moi University’s among others. One of time for fellowship and for the freshmen to be prepared for Kitale Campus CU the Finalists had mentoring classes the leaders said, “ e their time on campus. e speaker for the day was Rev. Dr. organised by Associates in Kitale and Kapenguria. Finalists’ training has been Phillip Ololngojine, the CU Patron Moi University’s Main events have also taken place in Moi University’s Main, a great eye opener Campus who ably spoke on the topic, “Christian Life in a West and Kitale Campuses, Kitale Technical Institute and and I feel con dent Modern World.” To reach out to First Years, Moi University’s University of Eldoret where the Finalists participated in to serve God in my West Campus held a colourful co ee party where the First retreats, trainings and “Elders” Weekends. position.” In North Years were formally welcomed to the CU and inducted into Rift Region, several the CU programs. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Egerton University Main Campus CU Outgoing Executive O cials pose for a photo. CUs held successful Mt. Kenya Regional Leadership Summit leadership transitions Campus Evangelism that involved training of electoral committees and Annual 125 Executive Committee leaders from 23 Christian Unions Four students surrendered their lives to Christ when Moi General Meetings. Among them were Baraton University, University’s College of Health Sciences CU held a successful across Mt. Kenya Region met for capacity building and University of Eldoret, Moi University’s Annex, West and Town th rd networking Leadership Summit at Chuka University on Evangelism Week from 17 to 23 November 2014. Among rd th Pioneer Campuses. ere was a joint Executive Committees the activities carried out in the week was a public lecture on 3 to 5 October 2014. e Summit whose theme was retreat that brought together Executive members from eight ‘Purpose Driven Leadership’ had Rev. Peterson Rukenya of apologetics whose topic was, “Creation versus Evolution, CUs in the Eldoret Sub Region. It was a great time of learning, Which is Scienti c?” e lecture attracted professors, Nairobi Missions Church as the main Bible Expositor. Other exchange of ideas and networking. topics addressed during the Summit were: Strengthening the students and atheists who were intellectually engaged on the Biblical truth about creation. Moral Fibre of a Leader, e Model CU, Team Leadership, RSECs Meet among others. e North Rift Regional Students Executive Committee Let the Little Children Come to Me (RSEC) held a successful weekend retreat at Moi University’s CUs in Western Region have a vibrant campus community

ministry of reaching and discipling children of University who have chosen to be with Jesus in their tender age, even COMMISSION 2014 SALE and College sta and the residents of the environs. Bukura when everyone thinks it is not cool to be a Christian, they NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS! Agricultural College Christian Union has a vibrant Sunday are victimised, bullied and looked down upon; yet still they School Ministry which has been a great blessing to the have chosen to be Christians”. “It was inspiring to meet a girl Bukura community. Maseno University, Masinde Muliro who is 16 years old and has invited three of her friends to do FOCUS Bookstall invites all to come to Commission 2014 University of Science and Technology (MMUST) and Kisii ‘Uncover’ with her. Uncover is tool of evangelism through a prepared to buy wholesome a ordable books. ere will be University CUs have also heeded the call of Christ of “let Bible study guide on the book of Luke that encourages non- a special Conference sale and therefore you cannot a ord the little children come to me” and have a vibrant Sunday believers to discover the truth of God’s word for themselves to miss out! school program to minister to the children. and make them more interested in the Christian faith.” Diana added. e students and other trainees (equivalent of STEM STEM RETREAT Sta ) were very inspired when Gibson and Diana shared how It is ve months since the Students’ Ministry is done in Kenya. “ ey desire to come and current team of STEM learn from Kenyan CUs and FOCUS-Kenya.” Gibson said. sta reported to their stations. To take stock of COMMISSION 2014 the milestones they have All Roads Lead to JKUAT Main Campus achieved and refocus for the remaining months, From left Meshack, Susan and Ferdinard share they held a successful th a light moment during the lunch break.. retreat from 14 to 16th December 2014 at FOCUS Centre. Japheth Rwoti was quite elated to say, “It has been wonderful and enjoyable serving God amongst GIVING students in Mt Kenya for the last four months . I can’t We thank God that so far we have received Kshs 27,019,000 regret the decision I made. God is amazing in his works. towards our 2014 budget of Kshs 35,300,000. We are I am indeed a work in progress. I have learnt so much requesting you to pray with us so that we may receive the through the process.” remaining 23% to avoid ending the year in a de cit. We also appeal to you to make a special donation through the SHORT TERM TEAMS given FOCUS Accounts. It has been four months now since Gibson Kuria and Diana Maina went to Norway. “So far so good, the Lord has been e team in charge of Bible Study meet in preparations for faithful, He has walked with us and made our walk worth the facilitation of Bible Studies during the conference.. Visit our blog on www.focuskenya.org/blog despite the challenges we meet daily.” Diana said. Twitter: @focuskenya.org We are upbeat as we count days before the much awaited ey have been involved in a number of things one of which Commission 2014 Conference. e convention which, will Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/focus.kenya is high school visits they make in a town called Ålesund. be held at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Send your donation to FOCUS through: “We preach during the visits and it is really ful lling despite Technology (JKUAT) Juja from Sunday 28th December 2014 rd 1.Mpesa Paybill: Our business number is 412412, and the small numbers of the students who attend.” Gibson to Saturday 3 January 2015 will have about 5,000 delegates the account name is any of the following options: said. “It is encouraging to see that even in such a culture from Kenya and 20 other countries. where people do not have a place for God that there are few STEM, General Fund, books, Associates retreat, Ezra, Since its inception in 1988, Commission Conference has Commission, etc. been instrumental in torching people’s lives by hearing God’s 2. Bank Deposits: Barclays Bank, Market Branch A/c no. voice on missions. As a result, many missionaries, Christian 8207400 Code 094, Standard Chartered, Harambee workers, Pastors and faithful witnesses in the market place have Avenue. A/c no. 0102073083700, Co-op Bank, played pivotal role in ensuring God’s kingdom is impactful Zimmerman Branch, A/c no. 01128098633500. on earth. Commission is a hallmark in inspiring, challenging and equipping Christians for wholistic missions. We shall 3. Dollar account: Barclays Bank, Queensway Branch, have enlightening plenary sessions on cross-cutting mission No. 2021502807 Code: 022 issues, Bible expositions, seminars, and group Bible studies. 4. Cheques: in favour of Fellowship of Christian Unions. For further details go to: www.focuskenya.org e theme of the conference is “As the Father Sent Me, So I Diana and Gibson ( extreme right) with some students at Ålesund Send You (Jn.20:21).” FOCUS IS A KENYAN REGISTERED CHARITY. NO. 20120921/1423 Main Campus from 14th to 16th March 2014, challenged STUDENTS FOCUS Briefs the Mission and Evangelism leaders in the CUs to prioritise DISCIPLESHIP evangelism on Campus as their primary mission eld. After WESTERN REGIONAL EZRA HELD the Summit, FOCUS sta continued to train and guide the This Far the Lord is Ebenezer. CUs in planning evangelistic events targeting their fellow e Regional Ezra Conference was held in Maseno University By Simon Masibo, The National Director. students. rough the various initiatives in 2014, over 2700 under the theme students gave their lives to Christ in our Campuses and were “the law of the e Jingle Bells lyrics have enrolled in discipleship programs in their respective CUs. Lord, studying lled the air to herald the On the missions front, students went out to remote parts it, practicing it festive Christmas season. We of the country and shared the good news of the salvation and teaching it D join the rest of the Christians of Jesus Christ. Over 3,000 people committed their lives (Ezra 7:10) with to celebrate the birth of Jesus E to Christ through these mission ventures. In addition, we the emphasis: Christ which was signi cant in C concentrated on mobilising students to attend Commission “Contending demonstrating God’s love for Conference, which is a few days away. We are upbeat to see for our Faith” E mankind. We thank God that Students mobilised and challenged to engage in missions e emphasis Some of the delegates meet for Bible Study in small M He has brought us this far as while on Campus and after they graduate. was in the we remiscient the gains made in 2014 and plan for 2015. groups. auspices of a B In discipleship, were ensured that nearly all born again First In this year, we continued to advance our mission of reaching proliferation of contemporary heresies and false teachings E Year Students were integrated into the CU. At least 70% and equipping students in our institutions of higher learning witnessed in the Region and the country. R of Christian Union members attended weekly small groups in Kenya through training, mentorship and networking for Bible study besides plenary fellowships. For the Final e expositor Mr. Reuben Kigame challenged the over for e ective Christian living and ministry in and out of Year students, we launched a campaign dubbed, Vuka Fit 300 delegates drawn from CUs in the Region to earnestly 2 campus. rough our programs of discipleship, evangelism, to mobilise the Finalists to enlist into a transition program. contend for their faith not passively but actively through missions and leadership development, which have enjoyed 0 intellectual engagement. He categorically called students to great success in the year, we have seen many students’ lives In leadership development, we mentored and nurtured disassociate themselves from a cultic movement popular in 1 changed for the better. leaders in the Christian Unions and built their capacity for the Region. e delegates were also enriched through other 4 st e ective leadership. e trainings encompassed development sessions in the program. We are glad that we had a successful 41 Annual General of proper management and governance structures as well as Meeting (AGM) on 26th April 2014 at Technical University ensuring smooth leadership transitions to secure the successful Students’ Passion for Prayer Deepens of Kenya (TUK) where a new National Governing Council continuity of Christian Union programs. In addition, we (NGC) Chairman, Mr. Kenneth Munyi was installed to Students have recognized the important role of prayer in ensured that there were smooth leadership transitions in all the their spiritual walk and have therefore put into practice replace Dr. Nelson Gitonga who had retired after eight (8) CUs by facilitating accountable and transparent nomination years of commendable leadership. Owing to the growth of personal devotions and public prayer meetings in their CUs and election of new leaders, as well as smooth handovers. and in their respective Regions. the work, we accepted eight (8) new Christian Unions (CUs) I am glad that God was gracious in providing us with the into FOCUS membership. e new CUs were South Eastern next National Director, Mr. George Ogalo to take over Kenya University (SEKU), Kibabii University College, after I transit by end of January 2015. George reported on KMTC Kisii, Mombasa Aviation College, Moi University 1st December 2014 and is going through a comprehensive Town Campus Pioneer, Karatina University Itiati Campus, orientation. We thank God for the entire National Director Karatina University Riverbank Campus, and Embu College. Search Committee (NDSC) and all the partners for their During the year, we enhanced our programs to train, support. equip, and mobilise students to get involved in missions I thank you for your continued support to this ministry. It is and evangelism. To leverage on Missions and Evangelism by your support through prayers, encouragement, nancial programs, we held a successful National Evangelism Summit giving and involvement that we have come this far. I wish that brought together seventy (76) Missions and Evangelism you merry Christmas and blessed New Year, 2015. Coordinators from sixty seven (67) Christian Unions across the country. e Summit, which was held at Jomo Blessings. 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