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DOCUMENT 16AU

NDARAGWA PRESBYTERY REPORT

TO THE 22ND

GENERAL ASSEMBLY-APRIL 2018 INTRODUCTION

P.C.E.A. Ndaragwa Presbytery is seven years old. It was inaugurated on 21st March 2010. The Presbytery

stretches from Nyandarua County to parts of Laikipia County. It borders Iriani-ini Presbytery to the West,

Laikipia Presbytery to the North, Kieni West Presbytery to the East and Aberdare Presbytery to the South.

The Presbytery is made up of six Parishes namely:

Manguo - with its headquarters at P.C.E.A. Mairoinya church

Githima - with its headquarters at P.C.E.A. Karai church

Kanyagia - with its headquarters at P.C.E.A. Kanyagia church

Shamata - with its headquarters at P.C.E.A. Kaheho church

Murichu - with its headquarters at P.C.E.A. Ndaragwa Town Church

Gituamba - with its headquarters at P.C.E.A. Gituamba church

The Presbytery offices are situated at P.C.E.A. Mairoinya church in Manguo Parish.

Our Vision

TO BE A PRESBYTERY THAT FERVENTLY WORSHIPS GOD AND CONTINUALLY RADIATES THE

GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Our Mission

FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD, TO HOLISTICALLY EQUIP CHRISTIANS TO

AUTHENTICALLY WORSHIP GOD AND REACH NON-BELIEVERS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND

BEYOND

Our Core values

BIBLICAL Approach

FERVENT WORSHIP

RELATIONAL CO-EXISTENCE

NURTURING OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND Righteousness.

CREATING AWARENESS THROUGH TEACHING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMMES.

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PRESBYTERY OFFICIALS

POSITION YEAR 2017 YEAR 2018 MODERATOR Rev. Patrick Kimathi Kathuri Rev. Patrick Kimathi Kathuri

CLERK Rev. Mercy Wakonyo Karanu Rev. Mercy Wakonyo Karanu TREASURER Mrs. Grace Wambui Wachira Mrs. Grace Wambui Wachira

FINANCE CHAIRMAN Mr. Johnson Gacheru Kabuga Mr. Stephen Mathenge Waweru

PERSONNEL

PERSONNEL POSITION/STATUS PARISH

Rev. Francis Murerwa Mbuuri Minister Manguo Rev. Esther Wanjiru Ndegwa Minister Githima

Rev. Mercy Wakonyo Karanu Minister Kanyagia Rev. Stephen Wambua Ndutu Minister Shamata

Rev. Joseph Kosen Katampoi Minister Murichu Rev. Patrick Kimathi Kathuri Minister Gituamba

Rev. John Ngugi Mbugua Retired Minister Gituamba

Rev. John Ndungu Gikunya Retired Minister Githima Rev. Stephen K. Chumo Retired Minister Gituamba

Rev. Joseph Gichinga Githuka Retired Minister Manguo Rev. Washington Mathu Machohi Retired Minister Kanyagia

Rev. Ephraim Ngari Kaburo Retired Minister Murichu Mr. Timothy Marogoi Mathenge Evangelist Gituamba

Mr. Moses Kirichu Ndungu Evangelist Manguo

Mr. Shadrack Njoroge Boro Evangelist Kanyagia Mrs. Gladys Wanjeri Kariuki Evangelist Githima

Mr. Peter Maina Ngari Evangelist Murichu Mr. Philip Kariuki Njeri Evangelist Shamata

Mr. Samuel Weru Kabugi Evangelist Murichu

Ms. Esther Muthoni Wachira Accounts clerk Presbytery office Mr. Patrick Njoroge Gikang’a Watchman Presbytery office

INCOMING PERSONELL

1. Rev. Sospeter Muchiri Njuki - Incoming Parish Minister- Manguo Parish

RETIRING PERSONELL

2. Rev. Francis Murerwa

ELDERS INFORMATION

ACTIVE RETIRED DECEASED CONGREGATIONS

Manguo 28 17 0 10

Githima 31 18 2 14 Kanyagia 33 19 1 14

Shamata 19 11 1 8

Murichu 39 16 0 19 Gituamba 19 14 1 9

TOTAL 169 95 5 74

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PRESBYTERY POPULATION

Parish Full Members Adherents Children Deaths(2017)

2016 2017 2016 2017 Boys Girls Total Adults Children

1. Manguo 507 564 139 135 144 268 412 12 0

2. Githima 378 508 259 202 215 269 484 18 0

3. Kanyagia 631 580 209 199 235 290 525 18 1

4. Shamata 384 462 203 200 149 175 324 14 0

5. Murichu 735 701 263 279 263 289 552 23 3

6. Gituamba 321 329 72 79 114 128 242 6 1

Totals 3251 3144 1,166 1,094 1,120 1,419 2,539 91 5

CEREMONIES / ORDINANCES

Parish Confirmation Baptism Re-Admission Weddings

Adults Infants

2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017

1. Manguo 26 25 6 3 26 19 4 0 10 4

2. Githima 110 145 24 25 41 96 3 5 4 16

3. Kanyagia 31 72 13 17 17 15 3 14 1 1

4. Shamata 65 76 0 2 41 32 0 8 4 3

5. Murichu 92 187 24 39 92 114 28 6 6 1

6. Gituamba 15 35 4 6 18 18 6 9 2 1

Total 338 540 71 163 235 294 44 42 27 26

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LEARNING INSTITUTIONS

PARISH Support Staff Total Teachers Total Total students Male female Male Female

Kanyagia Parish 1. Kanyagia

nursery

- - 1 1 15

2. Subuku nursery - - - - 1 1 28

CHURCH SPONSORED INSTITUTIONS

1. Kahuho day Secondary school. – Kanyagia Parish

PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AT PARISH LEVEL

1) MURICHU PARISH

P.C.E.A. Gathanji church is nearly complete.

P.C.E.A. Uruku almost complete.

P.C.E.A. Emmanuel under construction.

P.C.E.A. Mbuyu nearly complete.

A new permanent parish manse is under construction.

2) GITUAMBA PARISH

P.C.E.A. Gituamba church construction of a modern kitchen and a church hall almost

complete.

P.C.E.A. Nyakiambi is nearly complete.

P.C.E.A. Kirera church under construction with the assistance of the Outreach foundation.

P.C.E.A. Raichiri church complete: ablution block under construction.

3) GITHIMA PARISH

9 one hundred seater tents have been bought as an income generating project.

P.C.E.A. Mung’etho hall nearly complete with a capacity of 200 people.

P.C.E.A. St. Stephen almost complete.

P.C.E.A Amazing Grace construction ongoing

.P.C.E.A. Kihingo is almost complete

4) SHAMATA PARISH

P.C.E.A. Emmanuel nearly complete.

5) MANGUO PARISH

P.C.E.A Faith nearing completion.

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P.C.E.A. Mahiga-ini 8 classrooms completed awaiting official opening.

6) KANYAGIA PARISH

P.C.E.A. Kihuro nearing completion.

P.C.E.A Muchatha church complete. Church school classes under construction.

P.C.E.A. Gitare church complete awaiting dedication.

P.C.E.A. Gakanga almost complete.

PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE PRESBYTERY

1. LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE

I. P.C.E.A. Gakanga in Kanyagia Parish on 21.05.2017

II. P.C.E.A Ndemi in Manguo parish on 21.05.2017

III. P.C.E.A Huhoini in Gituamba Parish on 10.12.2017

2. CHURCH DEDICATIONS

a) P.C.E.A. Baraka church in Githima Parish on 08.03.2017- Occasion graced by former

Deputy Secretary General Rev. Peter Kinyanjui.

b) P.C.E.A Kangocho church in Shamata Parish on 30.03.2017 – Presided over by the

Presbytery.

c) P.C.E.A. St. Paul in Murichu Parish on 14.04.2017 – Occasion graced by the Deputy

Ssecretary General Rev. Alfred Mugendi Kanga.

d) P.C.E.A. Kangubiri in Kanyagia Parish on 14.04.2017 – Occasion graced by the

Deputy Secretary General Rev. Alfred Mugendi Kanga.

e) P.C.E.A. Karagoini church in Githima Parish on 18.06.2017 – Occasion graced by the

Deputy Secretary General Rev. Alfred Mugendi Kanga

f) P.C.E.A. Kirima church in Shamata Parish on 19.11.2017 – Occasion graced by the

Secretary General Rev. Peter Kania.

g) P.C.E.A. Kiandege church in Manguo Parish on 29.11.2017 – Presided over by the

Presbytery.

3. CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The Presbytery has maintained its policy that in order to improve the environment, trees should

be planted on every occasion involving laying of foundation stones, anniversaries, dedications

and has encouraged the Parishes that whenever there are Parish occasions they should do the

same.

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SPIRITUAL GROWTH

1. Presbytery convention

The Presbytery held a convention from 23rd -26th November in Manguo Parish.

The theme was from Hebrews 12: 1-2.

4 members accepted Christ as their personal saviour.

During this convention, workshops were held to cater for different categories as

listed below:

- Children ministry.

- Youths

- Singles

- Widows and widowers.

- Couples below the age of 45 years.

- Couples above the age 45 years.

PARISH CONVENTIONS

a) Kanyagia Parish- Held their annual convention in August from 24th -27th

at P.C.E.A. S. Mbugua church where 12 souls came to Christ.

b) Githima Parish – held their annual convention from 24th -27th August at

P.C.E.A. Karai church.

c) Shamata Parish – Held a convention from 17th -20th August at PCEA

Kambaa Church where 4 souls came to Christ.

d) Manguo Parish – Held a convention from 24th – 27th August.

REVIVAL MEETINGS / PRAYER KESHAS

a. Kanyagia Parish held 3 revival meetings on 16th April, 21st May and 6th August.

They also held 3 prayer keshas on 31st March, 21st July and 17th November 2017.

b. Githima Parish held 3 revival meetings at P.C.E.A Nairobi, P.C.E.A. Kihingo and

PCEA Muthiga on 30th July 2017.

c. Shamata Parish held 2 revival meetings on 28th May and 29th October 2017 and

9 souls came to Christ.

d. Murichu Parish held a prayer Kesha on 25th August in PCEA Ndaragwa and 12

souls came to Christ.

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e. Gituamba Parish held prayer kesha on 7th April and 1st December.

They also held a revival meeting on 4th August 2017.

2. Mission work

The presbytery annual mission was held on 27th -30th April in Murichu Parish – Judea Mission

Area.

During the mission, 36 souls came to Christ.

Githima Parish held a mission on 14th – 16th April 2017 at PCEA Mutarakwa church where 6 souls

came to Christ.

3. Seminars

Seminars were held in the following Parochial areas:-

- Kanyagia held a seminar in March for singles and widows and for

couples in July.

- Githima held preachers, praise in worship team and intercessors

seminar on 11th February at PCEA Karai church.

4. Presbytery Visitations and fundraising activities

The presbytery made special visitations in all parishes. During those visitations,

funds were raised to help these parishes meet their obligations.

The visits were as follows:-

a. Murichu Parish on 9th April 2017 where Kshs. 600,000/= was raised.

b. Gituamba Parish on 14th May 2017 where Kshs. 453,140 /= was raised

c. Kanyagia Parish on 23rd July 2017 where Kshs. 1,180,000 /= was raised.

d. Shamata Parish on 13th August 2017 where Kshs. 976,560/= was raised.

e. Manguo Parish on 20th August where Kshs. 1,263,989/= was raised.

f. Githima Parish on 10th September 2017 where Kshs. 452,200/= was raised.

g. Murichu Parish on 3rd December 2017 where Kshs. 487,030/= was raised.

5. Humanitarian Visits

A follow up visit to Rev. Stephen Chumo was made on 3rd November 2017. The family highly

appreciated.

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PRESBYTERY ACTIVITIES

1. Presbytery meetings

- Five statutory meetings and four Category ‘A’ meetings were held.

- Four finance meetings were held.

2. Ministers and Spouses Fraternal meetings

- One ministers fraternal meeting was held on 03/02/2017 at the presbytery headquarters.

- Two ministers and spouses meetings were held in their residences:

i) Rev. John Ngugi on 11/04/2017

ii) Rev. Patrick Kimathi on 16/11/2017

3. Retirement of elders

- The following elders retired from active Eldership and were given a dignified send off:-

Elder Anne Muthoni - Manguo on 19.02.2017

Elder David Mbugua Karanja - Manguo Parish on 26.03.2017

Elder James Mureithi Ngatia - Gituamba Parish on 26.03.2017

Elder Mary Boro - Manguo Parish on 28.05.2017

Elder Mary Njeri Muiruri - Gituamba Parish on 25.06.2017

Elder Jane Muthoni - Manguo Parish on 30.07.2017

Elder Paul Mathenge - Githima Parish on 06.08.2017

Elder Robert Hinga - Gituamba Parish on 24.08.2071

Elder David Muthami - Shamata Parish on 24.08.2017

Elder Charles Mbogo - Githima Parish on 08.10.2017

Elder Daniel Mururi - Shamata Parish on 10.12.2017

4. Funeral services

The following elders were promoted to Glory and the Presbytery held decent funeral

services in their honour.

Moses Kangau Njenga - Githima Parish on 27.03.2017

Mary Wangechi Gichuiya - Githima Parish on 06.07.2017

Patrick Mathenge Ngatia - Shamata Parish on 01.08.2017

John Kanyi Mwaniki - Gituamba Parish on 31.10.2017

James Muthee Gakuru - Kanyagia Parish on 01.12.2017

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5. Presbytery Elders and Ministers welfare meetings

- The presbytery was able to hold 2 welfare meetings which helped in enhancing

cohesiveness between Ministers and elders.

On 8th April 2017 - facilitated by Elder Samuel Mukuru. The topic was “The

Office of an Elder”.

On 5th November 2017 - facilitated by Rev. Jason Mwirichia. The topic was “

Bench Marking”

6. Inductions

The Presbytery inducted one minister:

1) Rev. Joseph Kosen Katampoi - Murichu Parish – 11.06.2017.

PROPOSED PRESBYTERY EVENTS

1) Proposed church dedications

a) P.C.E.A. Kirera church in Gituamba Parish. Date to be confirmed by the Outreach

Foundation.

2) Proposed Foundation Stone Laying

a) P.C.E.A. Amazing Grace in Githima Parish on 28.01.2018.

b) P.C.E.A. Pesi Riverside in Githima Parish on 11.02.2018.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Through effective Evangelism and Mission, 99 souls came to Christ.

Dedication of seven sanctuaries within the year under review.

As a Presbytery, we have embraced admirable team work.

The Presbytery has continued to sustain an evangelist in Judea Mission Area.

The presbytery was able to organize a bench marking seminar to enlighten the elders and

Ministers.

Successfully launched pulpit exchange in 3 parishes namely: -

- Githima on 9th July 2017.

- Kanyagia on 17th September 2017.

- Manguo on 29th October 2017.

One graduation ceremony on holistic nurturing of children in Manguo Parish where 10 members

graduated. The Director of T.E.E. graced the occasion. There are T.E.E. groups in other parochial

areas within the presbytery.

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FINANCES

CESS ASSIGNED HEAD OFFICE PARISH MMF PRESBYTERY CESS AMOUNT PAID BALANCE

PAID BAL/OP PAID BAL MANGUO 2,716,962 2686268 (37,802) 498810 498810 - 400,000 400,000 -

GITHIMA 2,716,962 2727110 (10,148) 498810 498810 - 400,000 350,000 50,000

KANYAGIA 2,490,548 2377796 (367) 460910 460910 - 300,000 300,000 - SHAMATA 2,490,548 2150899 339,649 460910 460910 - 300,000 200,000 100,000

MURICHU 2,490,548 2197753 292,795 460910 422,285 38,625 300,000 100,000 200,000

GITUAMBA 2,188,662 1713620 475,042 405,042 405,042 - 300,000 40,000 260,000 TOTAL 15,294,230 13,853,446 1,107,486 2,785392 2,785392 38,625 2,000,000 1,390,000 610,000

PRESBYTERIAL GROUPS

CESS ASIGNED PAID BALANCE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 75,000 75,000 -

WOMANS GUILD 85,000 85,000 -

BRIGADE 70,000 - 70,000 P.C.M.F 70,000 70,000 -

CHURCH SCHOOL 70,000 70,000 - J.P.R.C 35,000 - 35,000

HEALTH BOARD 50,000 50,000 - C/ EDUCATION 60,000 60,000 -

EVANGELISM 55,000 - 55,000

TOTAL 570,000 410,000 160,000

PRESBYTERIAL GROUPS AND COMMITTEES - KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM JANUARY 2017-22ND JULY 2017

1. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

- They held two rallies: in Githima on 19th March, and on 16th July in Murichu.

- There were 3 successful youth weddings.

2. WOMAN’S GUILD

- They held a leaders seminar on 2nd March 2017 at P.C.E.A. Mairoinya where 220 guild

members attended.

- 84 members attended national prayer at Kasarani.

- They held seminars for ladies on 18th April 2017 in Shamata and in Gituamba Parish

- Sponsoring the education of a needy girl in Ndaragwa Girls who will join form four next year.

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3. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

- They held workshops on:-

-Effective transition from brigade to youth fellowship.

- Negative influence of social media on youths.

- Drug and child abuse

4. BOYS & GIRLS BRIGADE

- Attended basic training on 26th-29th at P.C.E.A. Dr. Arthur.

5. HEALTH BOARD

- Held a seminar at Kanyagia on 31st March on effective leadership.

6. CHURCH SCHOOL

- They held a leadership seminar on 15th July 2017 at P.C.E.A. Ndaragwa Town church where

104 teachers attended.

- 28 teachers attended the national church school conference at Jomo Kenyatta high school

in Nakuru.

7. JPRC

- They held a seminar at Manguo Parish and the following topics were taught:

- Basic role of JPRC in the church and community.

- Conflict resolution.

8. PCMF

- Uji feeding programme has continued in most congregations and others are being

encouraged to start the same.

9. EVANGELISM

- Held 7 prayer meetings at P.C.E.A. St. Stephen.

- Evangelism committee has facilitated successful Parish rallies, revivals and prayer keshas

in the Parishes.

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GROUPS RESTRUCTURING

The Presbytery welcomed and embraced the resolution on group restructuring and did the following:-

The Presbytery followed the guidelines from the office of the Secretary General on winding up

the Presbyterials by 22nd July 2017.

The Presbytery identified all the projects and properties which were documented.

ACTIVITIES AFTER RESTRUCTURING

A. WOMAN’S GUILD

- Visitations to the needy were done in all the Parishes.

- Shamata Parish held a seminar on women empowerment.

- Manguo Parish Guild is sponsoring a needy boy child in Kangui Secondary

school.

B. P.C.M.F

- Githima, Manguo and Gituamba Parishes managed to organize the rite of

passage program.

- The Uji program has been embraced in all the Parishes.

- Seminars have been held in all the six parishes.

- Shamata and Kanyagia visited the needy.

C. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

- Seminars were held in Shamata and Murichu parishes.

- There were 2 prayer Keshas in Gituamba parish.

- Kanyagia Parish held a rally at Kihara P.C.E.A.

- Shamata and Kanyagia parishes held youth camps in their respective parishes.

- Manguo Parish held sports evangelism.

- Githima Parish continues to sponsor a needy boy in Ndivai Secondary school.

D. CHILDREN MINISTRY

- Kanyagia and Shamata Parishes visited sick and needy children and teachers.

- All the Parishes are prioritizing the issue of good learning facilities for the

children.

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BENCH MARKING IMPLEMENTATION

- The Presbytery embraced the policy and held a workshop for all the ministers and elders in the

Presbytery in readiness for implementation in all the Parishes.

- A committee is already working on a bench mark document.

CHALLENGES

Adverse weather conditions affected the livelihood of our members.

Alcoholism in the society.

Drug and Substance Abuse.

Family breakups.

HOW TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES

a. Encouraging members to plant trees.

b. Sensitization on the dangers of Drug and Substance Abuse in different forums.

c. Holding family life seminars on regular basis.

d. Training members on alternative wealth creation.

FUTURE PLANS

1. Encouraging the Parishes to form SACCOs to empower members financially.

2. Sensitizing the Parishes on the need for acquiring modern communication technology so that

worship can be more appealing.

3. Seeing that Murichu Parish has 19 congregations, the Presbytery saw the need to curve a

mission area (Judea Mission) which has 8 congregations to facilitate easier pastoral oversight.

It’s the hope of the Presbytery that a Minister will be provided to shepherd Judea Mission Area.

4. Acquire land to build income generating projects and modern Presbytery offices.

CONCLUSION

We thank the Almighty God for enabling us to perform most of the activities despite numerous

challenges. All the activities were geared towards growing together holistically and improving one

another as the body of Christ. We acknowledge all the effort and the team work spirit displayed

throughout the year.

This far, the Lord has been faithful and His grace very sufficient.

To God be the glory.

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AUDITED REPORT:

Please find the attached audited report for the 2016/2017 financial year.

RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF THIS REPORT

This report was read and adopted by the Presbytery on 8th December 2017 under Min. 54/12/2017

SIGNED:

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Rev. Patrick K. Kimathi Rev. Mercy W. Karanu

MODERATOR CLERK