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DOCUMENT 16AC

NAIROBI CENTRAL PRESBYTERY REPORT

TO THE 22ND

GENERAL ASSEMBLY-APRIL 2018

1.0 PREAMBLE

Nairobi Central Presbytery is one of the 56 Presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church of East

Africa (PCEA). The Presbytery has existed for the last 14 years, since 1st of February 2004

following the subdivision of the Greater Nairobi Presbytery into three. The Presbytery has 6

parishes namely; Bahati, Makadara, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Neema, and Athi River. It also

has one Outreach (Machakos Outreach) and one Mission Area (Kibwezi Nendeni Area). Its

offices are situated at P.C.E.A Bahati Martyrs’ Parish. For the last few years the Presbytery

has made tremendous progress: spiritually, socially and economically.

The Presbytery hosts the Central Business Districts which is part of Starehe Constituency in

Nairobi County. The Presbytery borders Nairobi North to the North, Milimani North

Presbytery to the West, Ngong Hills Presbytery to the South and Nairobi East Presbytery to

the East. The Presbytery expands eastwards to Ukambani area covering Machakos Outreach

in Machakos County and Kibwezi Mission Areas in Makueni County.

This report entails a brief history, composition and progress of the Presbytery in the year

under review. The report will enumerate the Vision, Mission, and Core Values,

geographical location, activities and growth of the Presbytery. It will also highlight on the

potential challenges affecting the Presbytery. Finally, the report will enlist the prospective

measures and way forward the Presbytery intends to focus on.

2.0 VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

2.1 VISION

To realize a holistically progressive and transformative presbytery fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18 - 20).

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2.2 MISSION

To provide a conducive environment for spiritual, economic and social wellness. (3 John 2)

2.3 CORE VALUES

Service

Integrity

Stewardship

Authority of the Scriptures

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3.0 PRESBYTERY POPULATION

3.1 Nairobi Central Presbytery population is as follows:

Parish Full

members

2016 2017

Adherents

2016

2017

Children Total

2016

2017

Deceased Total

Boys Girls 2016 2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

Infants

Adults

Infants

Adults

Bahati 2850 3012 1600 1987 520 509 592 615 5562 6123 2 11 2 15 13 17

Eastleigh *698 788 191 197 196 265 211 335 1296 1585 2 7 1 4 9 5

Buruburu 267 304 141 199 76 99 110 82 594 684 0 1 0 4 1 4

Makadara 611 678 170 225 156 234 150 249 1087 1386 0 3 0 4 3 4

Neema 1900 2880 1000 1020 140 210 209 380 3249 4490 1 8 1 1 9 2

Athi River

798

700

190

272

187

117

183

136

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Machakos Outreach *327

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217

199

209

279

261

988

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Kibwezi Nendeni Area

390 522

195 176 100 241 469 302

1154 1241 3 3 0 6 6 6

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7841

9259

3670

4293

1574

1884

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3.2 POPULATION GROWTH

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1. From the above table it can be observed that there is a tremendous increase in the number of Church school children in the

Presbytery both boys and the girls. There is also an increase in the number of the full members as well as the adherents.

2. Kindly take note that there was a typing error in the last year’s annual report in the column of full members. In Eastleigh Parish

we had added one thousand and Machakos outreach two thousand erroneously. We apologize for the same.

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3.3 PRESBYTERY OFFICIALS

The following were the officials for the year 2016/2017:

1. Moderator - Rev. Albert Mwangi Karanja

2. Clerk - Rev. Daniel Njeru Wachira

3. Treasurer - Mr. Lawford Mbae Kinyua

4. Finance Chairman - Ms. Elizabeth Wanjiku Njuguna

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3.4 PERSONNEL

3.5The Presbytery of Nairobi Central has 21 (twenty one) employees, some on permanent terms while others on contract basis:

We also have two retired Ministers. Rev. Solomon Kamau has been the acting Minister for Makadara Parish. We have lost two retired elders and two active elders in the year under review. Retired elders were Elder Wairimu Nyoike and Elder Reuben Mwendia while the active were Elder Hellen Wairimu Kibirie and Elder Ruth Mutua

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2 Rev. Dawn K. Gikandi Bahati 8 1 2 1 3 46 21 1

3 Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Gathairu Eastleigh 2 1 - 5 4 31 11 -

4 Rev. Paul K. Ngugi Buruburu 1 1 - 3 1 15 3 -

5 Rev. Rev. Solomon Kamau Retired/Makadara 1 1 - 4 1 19 10 -

6 Rev. James Nkari Njue Neema 1 1 1 4 3 25 2 -

7 Rev. Benson Kishoyian Athi River 2 1 - 3 6 23 1 1

9 Rev. Daniel N. Wachira Machakos 3 - - 1 10 19 2 1

10 Rev. Nechodemus Kazungu Kibwezi N/A 5 1 - 1 15 9 1 1

11 Rev. David Kiarie Retired/Eastleigh

12 Rev. James Mbarachu Student Minsiter

13 Ev James N. Wamunyu Bahati

14 Ev. Samuel Antony

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15 Ev. Gerald Gikuhi Gichuki Buruburu

16 Ev. Benjamin Mwangi Makadara

18 Ev. Henry Kabii Kanga Neema

19 Ev. Peter Njugi Wamuhu Athi River

20 Ev. George Munga Karanja Machakos

21 Ev. Stephen W Ndutu Kibwezi N/A

22 Jane Wanjiru Kamau Presbytery Secretary

23 Ruth Wanjiru Maina Presbytery Accountant

Susan Wambui Ngari Social Worker

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3.6 PRESBYTERY ACTIVITIES

During the year, we held various activities as follows:

1. Held Induction service for Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Ng’ang’a Gathairu on 19th February 2017 at Eastleigh Parish

2. Had a retreat for the Ministers and Elders in Naivasha on 14th -18th of March 2017

3. Held Induction service for Rev. Neichodemus Kazungu on 9th April 2017 at Kibwezi

4. Licensing of Student Minister Mr. James Kariuki Mbarachu on 10th September 2017 at Neema Parish

5. Had a farewell ceremony for the group representatives on 4th November 2017 after the restructuring of the groups.

6. Ordination of Rev. James Kariuki Mbarachu on 19th November 2017 at Neema Parish

7. Held four (3) Presbytery meetings, five (5) Category ‘A’ meetings and four (4) finance meetings in the year under review

8. Held retirement ceremony for Rev. James Njue on 17th of December at P.C.E.A Neema Parish.

9. Held licensing and ordination of the student Minister; Rev. James Mbarachu Kariuki on 10th of September 2017 and 19th of

November 2017 respectively.

10. Celebrated retirements of a total of eight (8) elders.

11. Observed ordination services of a total of fifteen (15) elders.

12. Held a mission in Machakos Outreach on 17th-20th of August in Mutituini area.

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Rev. Njeru leads a new convert through the prayer of Former Moderator: Right Rev. Dr. Jesse Kamau

Repentance during the crusade at Mutitu- ini. prays for Rev. James Mbarachu Kariuki during the

Latter’s ordination.

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4.0 SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND EVANGELISM

4.1 CEREMONIES/ORDINANCES

Table 4.1 Nairobi Central Presbytery ceremonies and ordinances are as follows:

Parish Baptism Total

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2017

Confirmations Re-Admission Weddings

Infants Adults

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016 2017

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Bahati 121 107 21 3 152 126 121 100 50 5 11 6 2

Eastleigh 67 27 5 29 56 39 43 27 18 0 28 - 3

Buruburu 23 37 8 5 42 25 40 2 12 1 0 - 3

Makadara 77 16 9 6 22 35 23 25 12 0 6 3

Neema 688 107 100 33 140 281 42 40 34 4 1 3 2

Athi River 110 37 6 - 37 44 27 0 15 0 0 1 -

Machakos Outreach 41 23 5 3 26 46 39 1 5 0 3 - 2

Kibwezi Nendeni Area 65 6 88 16 22 94 4 3 - 1 3 - 6

Total 1192 360 242 95 497 690 339 198 146 11 52 10 21

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5.0 PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Physical growth of the presbytery has been appealing in the year under review as tabulated in the projects and investments table on page fourteen (14) of the report. Indeed the Parishes, Outreach and the Nendeni area are all vibrant to ensure growth in their

respective areas.

5.1 PROJECTS/INVESTMENTS

The Presbytery has a rental house in Buruburu phase III.

The former Minister’s Manse at P.C.E.A Bahati Martyrs’ Church compound was renovated and transformed into Presbytery

offices.

The Presbytery, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church (USA) is sponsoring forty six (46) students: 38 in secondary

schools and 8 in Post-Secondary Education Institutions.

The Presbytery offers continuous counselling and other services to students in institutions and those already out of school

The Presbytery in Partnership with Burke Presbyterian Church (USA) continues to support a variety of projects in Kibwezi

Nendeni Area.

Table 5.1 Projects under Nairobi Central Presbytery are as follows:

Parish Project Name

P.C.E.A Machakos Outreach Construction of Church Offices.

Completion of church floor.

Completion of a Sanctuary

Increase in the number of pupils in the academy.

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Construction of a Sanctuary.

Drilling of a bore hole at P.C.E.A Tumaini church in progress.

P.C.E.A Makadara Parish

Roofing of church completed.

Bought a 51-seater school bus.

Bought a power generator.

Bought a plot in Makadara for the construction of rental houses.

P.C.E.A Neema Parish Borehole project is still doing well.

Commercial houses both residential and business premises

Medical clinic serving the community at very affordable charges. Also doing therapy

to challenged children.

Computer school is also benefitting the community youth.

Have opened a learning institution which has a Nursery and Primary School.

Medical clinic construction project on going.

Installation of CCTV.

P.C.E.A Buruburu Parish Fenced the 2 acre plot at Ruai and build a caretaker’s house and toilet.

Formulated a Strategic Plan for the Parish.

Refurbished Ministers office with modern curtains and desk.

Investment in the money market.

Pavement of the front yard of the Manse to create space for the Youth Service.

Obtained Title Deeds for the plot where the sanctuary stands and for two plots at

Kenol.

P.C.E.A Bahati Martyrs’ Parish New Vestry Block completion which has a spacious hall with modern seats for

church groups meeting and offices.

Water project still on going with increased income from water sales.

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Investment in the money market which has higher returns in the year under review.

P.C.E.A. Bahati Martyrs’ Academy improvement in pupils performance

academically and in extra curriculum activities.

Acquired an acre of land at Ngon’g.

Started a SACCO.

P.C.E.A Athi River Parish Construction of two permanent Churches ongoing.

Started a Sacco for the Church members.

Acquired of two plots; 1 acre each at Nzoiani and Kinanie.

Renovation of the toilets for rental houses and the church.

Installation of modern curtains in the vestry and the first aid room.

P.C.E.A Eastleigh Parish Parish Minister’s Office has been carpeted.

Offering University Sponsorship – two students in PUEA.

Altar Carpeting done and installation of glass pulpit.

Permanent Church Building in Mathare Valley ongoing.

Renovation of P.C.E.A Immanuel Church building

Purchasing of church plot at Pangani ongoing

PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Construction of permanent Church building almost done

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5.2 INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING

Table 5.2 The Presbytery of Nairobi Central has the following institutions:

Institution Support Staff Total Teachers Total Students Total Grand

Total Male Female Male Female Boys Girls PCEA Bahati Martyrs’ Academy

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4 6 3

10 13

126 110

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P.C.E.A Makadara Academy P.C.E.A Makadara Community School

1 1

3 0

4 1

6 1

18 2

24 3

208 9

221 11

429 20

457 24

P.C.E.A Eastleigh – Rev. Kareri Primary School P.C.E.A Eastleigh Community Centre (Vocational Training Centre) P.C.E.A Eastleigh Christian Girls’ Secondary School

1 1 1

0 0 0

1 1 1

6 3 -

6 3 3

12 6 3

73 22

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52 12 11

125 34 11

138 41 15

PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Muusini Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Masongaleni Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Maikuu Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Misuuni Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Kilema Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Usalama Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Machinery Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Kikauni Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Makindu Nursery School PCEA Kibwezi Nendeni Area Mwanyani Nursery School P.C.E.A. Kibwezi Educational Centre Polytechnic P.C.E.A. Kibwezi Primary School

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5

2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 5 9

2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 8

14

9 13 10

9 14

7 4

15 8 6

26 165

12 10 13 12

9 13

6 8 8 2

34 139

21 23 23 21 23 20 10 23 16

8 60

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24 26 26 24 25 22 13 25 18 11 68

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Machakos Outreach – Siloam Congregation ECDE Centre Youth Friendly Resource Centre- serving more than 100 youth

1 1

0 0

1 1

0 0

2 0

2 0

32 0

27 0

59 0

62 1

PCEA Athi River Secondary School 1 1 2

4

4

8

77

42

119

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Lungalunga Academy

1

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6

6

34

46

80

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TOTAL 11 18 29 23 70 93 676 625 1301 1423

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5.3 FINANCES

The table below shows the payments for 2016/2017 to the Presbytery and Head Office:

Parish Cess Assigned paid

Head Office Presbytery Head Office presbytery Remarks/Comments

Bahati 1,200,000 10,092,305 1,200,000 10,097,250 Commendable

Makadara 750,000 6,219,715 750,000 6,270,000 Commendable

Eastleigh 650,000 5,859,626 650,000 5,887,337 Commendable

Buruburu 550,000 3,011,651 550,000 3,011,651 Commendable

Neema 550,000 3,928,241 550,000 3,929,500 Commendable

Athi River 450,000 2,543,536 450,000 1,754,000 fair

Machakos 0 752,913 0 744,643 commendable

Kibwezi 0 327,353 0 327,353 commendable

Total 4,150,000 32,735,340 4,150,000 33,324,814

Groups

Woman's Guild - 257,362 257,362 Commendable

PCMF - 221,798 221,798 Commendable

Youth - 126,480 126,480 Commendable

Brigade - 106,480 106,480 commendable

Church School - 106,480 106,480 Commendable

Christian Education - 106,480 106,480 Commendable

Health Board - 53,240 53,240 Commendable

Evangelism - 53,240 53,240 Commendable

JPRC - 53,240 53240 Commendable

Total - 1,084,800 1,064,560

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6.0 PRESBYTERIAL GROUPS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS.

We thank God that all Church groups have been operational and have experienced tremendous growth. After the restructuring of the Groups, we allowed the groups to exhaust the activities

they had planned for the year and had a seminar and farewell ceremony with the officials on 4th November 2017.

The following are highlights of the groups’ activities:

6.1 WOMAN’S GUILD

The group was able to observe world Day of Prayers on 3rd March 2017 in all the

Parishes.

In April they were represented at the GAC which was held at Alliance Girls High

School.

The Team held a Leaders Seminar at P.C.E.A. Neema Parish on 11th February 2017.

Commissioning activity at Eastleigh on 18th /19th of March 2017

They visited the sick and had fellowship with them in May.

They had a successful Woman’s Guild week and had their climax on Sunday the 4th June

2017 in all the Parishes.

Commissioning of New Members in P.C.E.A. Athi-river Parish on 8th/9th July 2017

They had a Leaders retreat in Nakuru on 28th/29th July 2017

Commissioning of New members in P.C.E.A. Bahati on 29th/30th August 2017.

Held a socializing day in Rongai on 9th September 2017

Commissioning New Members in P.C.E.A. Machakos Outreach on 25th /26th November

2017

6.2 BOYS AND GIRLS BRIGADE

The group has been in operation throughout the year.

The team had an AGM on 7th- 10th December 2016 at Kagumo High School, Mt.

Kenya Region

Had refresher course under the theme ‘Emerging Issues’ on 18th March 2017 at

Eastleigh Parish which was well attended and very educative.

Participated in the GAC held on 18th-22nd April 2017 at Alliance Girls High School

Had Presbyterial Fellowship on 23rd July 2017 at Makadara Parish

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Basic Training held on 23rd-27th August 2017 at rock Fields’ Academy as a joint

activity with Nairobi East Council

Visitation of the sick and bereaved

6.3 YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

The team’s Theme of the year has been ‘But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and

Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever more. Amen 2nd Peter 3:18

They attended a Regional Kesha at St. Andrews on 3rd February 2017 and the

Presbytery was well represented

Had a Regional workshop on 11th February hosted at Bahati Martyrs’ Church

Participated in the Regional prayers for Youth Fellowship whereby the presbyterial

Youth stood in the gap every Thursday of February 2017.

Attended GAC at Alliance Girls High School in April 2017

The year was a great success because one hundred and sixteen (116) were

commissioned into the fellowship, seventy six (76) were given cards and forty four

(44) were given badges.

They also managed to observe their week successfully from 1st to 7th May 2017

6.4 CHURCH SCHOOL

The number of Church School attendance has tremendously increased.

The number of Commissioned teachers has also increased making shepherding of the

children possible

Held seminar for class 7 and 8 pupils in April

Attended National Church School Teachers Fellowship from 12-15th April 2017 at Nakuru

Had Teachers Seminar on 6th May 2017

Attended Church School Teachers Fellowship on 14th May 2017

6.5 EVANGELISM

The team was able to visit P.C.E.A Neema Parish on 19/2/17and Athi-river Parish on

17/8/17 and had open air crusades in the afternoon in the two Parishes.

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Had two over-night prayer meetings: one at P.C.E.A Makadara Parish on 24/3/17 and

the other at P.C.E.A Eastleigh Parish on 19/5/17.

Mission and Crusade. This event was conducted at Machakos Outreach for three days

(17th-20th of August 2017). It involved door to door evangelism, Revivals, Crusades,

andChurch Service through distribution of preachers to all congregations in the

outreach. Eighty seven (87) souls accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and

Savior.

6.6 PCMF

Bought a Water tank for Machakos Outreach mission Area (Moseo church)

Donated Shs 60,000/ to Kibwezi Nendeni Area

Commissioning of 22 men into membership

Dedication of 26 members into full membership

Admission of eleven men in the fellowship

Coordinated the Rite of passage of 98 boys into manhood.

PCMF matters and core programs

6.7 HEALTH BOARD

Participated in the T.B. World Health Day

Medical checkups for blood sugar, blood pressure and weight has been on-going

Observed World Aids Day and visited the sick

Health talks on deworming and good nutrition has also been on-going

6.8 JPRC

The team has been in operation throughout the year. It managed to observe their week

successfully in February.

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The team visited Parishes and gave talks on Marriage Law, matrimonial Property and

Rights of married women and properties. It also visited Bahati Parish in July and

ministered the Word of God in all services.

They have also been offering Civic Education to members on the constitution

6.9 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The group hosted Regional workshop at P.C.E.A. Bahati Martyrs’ Church in May.

The teams observed their week successful and managed to meet its financial

obligations.

Attended the GAC in April at Alliance Girls High School

7.0 ACHIEVEMENTS.

Effective evangelizing through Mission, Revivals, door to door evangelism, over-

night prayer meetings, conventions and crusades during which a total of 175 people

gave their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Vocational Bible Studies with a total attendance of some 600 children out of which

68 gave their lives to Jesus Christ.

Hosted the Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames play attended by 6000 people in

which 295 adults and 384 children gave their lives to Jesus Christ.

Graduation of 39 Church School teachers with a Diploma in Holistic Nurturing of

the Child.

Ordination of Elders in the Ministry.

A one month (July 2017) invitation of one of our own (Director of P.C.E.A

Eastleigh Vocational Centre- Mr. Pharis Nyaga Mithamo) to USA by Presbyterian

Peacemaking Program as an international Peace Maker.

Recruitment of Music Directors to enhance music Ministry

Clearing of head office cess amounting to Ksh 4,150,000/

Youth Fellowship members being ordained as elders, others joining P.C.M.F. and the

Woman’s Guild, graduation of youth from various universities and colleges and officiating

of marriage in holy matrimony.

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8.0 CHALLENGES.

8.1 INFRUSTRUCTURE

Being mainly located in the Eastland area, majority of our Parishes have poor roads

which creates a great challenge to our members.

8.2 POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC INSTABILITY:

2017 being an electioneering year has affected the Church bearing in mind that

most of our members are self-employed. Businesses have been adversely affected and this had a negative effect on our members tithing and offering.

8.3 INSECURITY INCREASE

This has affected our budgets in the effort of re-enforcing the security

8.4 FINANCIAL HURDLE

Due to economic instability there has been a dire shortage of funds such that it has

been difficult to undertake some of the planned projects 8.5 FAMILY INSTABILITY

Due to financial constraints, drug and substance abuse and domestic violence.

9.0 FUTURE PLANS.

The Presbytery of Nairobi Central has the following plans for its endeavor:

i) To come up with an income generating project

ii) To have more civic education for our members in order to enlighten them on the

essence of political stability/implications of political instability as well as

representation of the Church in both National and County Governments.

iii) Capitalize on evangelism and mission work to bring more souls to Christ who will

build the body of Christ instead of being involved in criminal activities.

iv) Holding more seminars on family unity and the benefits associated with it.

v) Completion of ongoing church projects

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10.0 CONCLUSION.

We have learned to trust in the Lord who has been the source of our strength. He has continued

to renew our strength and have made us to soar up like eagles without growing weary. Yes we

can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Phil. 4:13). Amen

AUTHENTICITY OF THE REPORT

During the Presbytery meeting of 16th December 2017 under minute 161/12/17 the court adopted

the Presbytery’s Annual Report for the year 2016/2017.

Signed by:

_________________________ ___________________________ Rev. Njeru Wachira Rev. Albert M. Karanja PRESBYTERY CLERK PRESBYTERY MODERATOR

Date:16/12/2017