Woven Together Ministries
The ministry is located at the edge of the Maasai Mara and is focused on:
- Woven Together Community Church which started under a tree in 2014 and continues to grow in maturity and the practical outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
- Woven Together Ministry Training College was started as a step of faith after a vision from the Lord in 2018. He was faithful to bring the people and resources together to collaborate and start developing the curriculum. The very first class was taught in March 2019, meeting temporarily since then in the church building. Seven years later, 3 classes of students have now graduated with a diploma in “Foundations of Faith & Practical Ministry.” This one year course is led by the Holy Spirit and developed for East African adult students. Enrolment is open to born again, baptised believers of all Christian denominations, both readers and non-readers alike. Classes are mixed between students who have never attended school, up through those with a University Degree. Students come from various tribes, and have ranged in age from 19 to 75+ years old! The course is balanced between studying and understanding the Scriptures and being activated for practical ministry. Students learn the key foundational truths that support their Christian faith and main stories and concepts throughout the Old and New Testaments. But it’s not enough for students to just know a lot of information, they must also demonstrate it through active practical ministry. Jesus uses multiplication and action words…Go! Preach the Gospel! Lay Hands on the sick! Cast Out out demons! Make more Disciples! Teach them to do the same! He is our example.
- Woven Together Evangelism Teams go out regularly to share the gospel, teach the Word of God, lead men and women to Christ, lay hands on the sick and deal with anything they encounter from the kingdom of darkness. New believers who are not physically close to Woven Together Church are connected to a local church in their area for discipleship and fellowship. More than half of the staff at Woven Together are active on these Evangelism teams and are committed to producing fruit for the Kingdom of God.
Woven Together also runs two small businesses, which help toward sustainability and are a vehicle for evangelism and discipleship, both within the staff and as they interface with the surrounding community and customers. Through these businesses, Woven Together has created a unique culture where people learn new skills, hear the Gospel and learn to do life together as followers of Jesus.
- Mara Jerseys Dairy Farm has been called an “Inspiration Farm” in the community. Dairy Farming and growing special crops for cows are not typically found in this semi-arid area. People regularly come to learn about dairy farming, and many on the cow team are bible college graduates, called and trained in Evangelism.
- The Gazelle Coffee House & Meeting Place actually serves more house-made ice cream than coffee, is a hub for the local community to gather and an opportunity to share the love of Christ and the Gospel message with every cappuccino and scoop! In many cases, Kenyans as well as international tourists thought they were seeking some great ice cream, but instead found Jesus and are born again!
Thank you for your prayers and support – we are ‘woven together in Christ’!
Agape Interdenominational Fellowship – Church Building Project
Relief Food Program Distribution
Pokot Vulnerable Community in Kenya are receiving the word of God today during relief food program distribution thank you the World Missions Today.
Christmas Feeding Event in Kenya
December 20-24, 2023
Objective:
The primary goal of the feeding event was to address immediate food needs and alleviate hunger for 380 households from three different communities/villages; Kimuka in Kajiado County, Enkureroi in Narok County and Kathiani in Machakos County during the Christmas season. Each household was provided with essential food items. Most places have received rain but because most pastoralist lost all their animals, most families are still starving.
Program Overview:
- Partnerships: The events were organized in collaboration with Enkata Empuan, a community-based organization and AIC church from Enkureroi community in Narok county, Shilo Prayer Center from the Kathiani Community in Machakos, and Family Chapel Ministries from the Kimuka community in Kajiado County.
- Target Beneficiaries: Identified through a needs assessment, the 380 households selected demonstrated vulnerability to food insecurity.
- Duration: The event took place between 20th-24th December 2023.
Logistics and Procurement:
- Food Procurement: All food items were procured from reputable suppliers to ensure quality and safety.
- Transportation: Logistics were carefully managed to transport the food items to the distribution site efficiently. Each local community partner took care of the transportation cost
Distribution Process:
- Registration: Beneficiaries were registered to ensure fair and transparent distribution.
- Distribution Stations: The Kimuka team was distributed at the Sakuda’s home, Kathiani was distributed at Shilo Prayer Center Campus while Enkureroi distributed their food at the community’s elementary school.
- Volunteer Support: Each local community partner trained volunteers who assisted in the distribution process, maintaining order and providing assistance to beneficiaries.
Food Items Distributed:
Each of the 380 households received a package containing:
- 6 kg packets of corn flour
- 4 kg of wheat flour
- 2 kg of green grain
- 500 grams of cooking oil
Impact Assessment:
- Immediate Relief: The event provided immediate relief to the households, addressing their basic food needs.
- Nutritional Support: The distribution of diverse food items aimed to contribute to a balanced and nutritious diet.
- Community Engagement: The event fostered a sense of community and solidarity among participants.
Flow of the Event:
- Enkureroi and Kimuka started with sharing of the word by local pastors, then distributed the food.
- Kathiani community sponsored the needy in the community in a week conference 11-16th Dec 2023, the distributed the food. More than 250 people received Christ during the conference, 40 of them were beneficiaries of the food that was distributed.
Conclusion:
The feeding event successfully reached 380 households, providing essential food items to those in need. The collaborative effort of partners, efficient logistics, and community engagement contributed to the overall success of the event. Continuous evaluation and adaptation of strategies will be crucial for future initiatives.
Acknowledgments:
We extend our sincere gratitude to World Mission Today and their partners for their generous food donations during this Christmas season. Proverbs 19:17 “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” May the Lord reward you for your kindness and compassion.
Finally, we appreciate the volunteers from the local communities; Shilo Prayer Center, Enkata Empuan, and Family Chapel Ministries for their support and collaboration in making this event a success.
KIMUKA COMMUNITY EVENT
KATHIANI COMMUNITY EVENT
ENKUREROI COMMUNITY EVENT
Report by: Ibrahim Sakuda, Agape Interdenominational Fellowship