⁷ Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7  (NIV)

“Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”

 “Fear not, for you will not be ashamed;  be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced;  for you will forget the shame of your youth,   and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more. Isaiah 54:4 

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9 

We should not be disturbed so easily by opposition to our opinions If God were the sole object of our desire.

²⁸ And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.Romans 8:28King James Version (KJV)

One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4

You cannot tailor-make the situations in life, but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14

The Greatest Reward is Reserved for those who pay the Highest Price.

¹⁹ “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. ²⁰ But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ²¹ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-23

When confronted with a Goliath-sized problem, which way do you respond: “He is too big to hit,” or like David,”he is too big to miss?”

“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.” Proverbs 29:23

Failure isn’t falling down,
failure is staying down.

as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 2 Peter 1:3

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.” Isaiah 12:4-5

You build trust with others each time you choose integrity over image, truth over convenience, or honor over personal gain.

“I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.Ezekiel 22:30

“If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.”

Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. —Psalms 126:5-6

“You can see God from anywhere if your mind is set to love and obey Him”

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 8:37-39

 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

You can start with what you have rather than waiting for what you want.

“O Holy One of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart.” 1 Kings 8:23

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

SATURDAY:  Program Moderator Evans Kamuru

5.00 – 6.00: Dinner

6.00 – 6.15: Welcome, Praise & Worship

6.15 – 7.45: Presentations

7.45 – 8.00: Vote of Thanks, Prayer

SUNDAY

10.00 – 10.30: Praise & Worship – PP & Guest Musicians

10.30 – 10.40: Welcome & Offering – Stan Kimatu

10.40 –  10.50: Testimonies – Lily, Richard Jones

10.50 – 11.00: GOC History & Future Vision – Pr. Ben

11:00 – 11:40: Sermon – Pr. Geoffrey Wanyoike

11:40 – 11.55: Dedication of Leaders, Members, Sanctuary – Pr. Wanyoike

11.55 – 12.05: Unveiling of Commemorative Plaque – Pr. Wanyoike & GOC Leaders

12.05 – 12.15: Planting of Commemorative Tree – Pr. Wanyoike & GOC Leaders

 12.15             : Lunch

The presence of fear does not mean you have no faith. Fear visits everyone. But make your fear a visitor and not a resident.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.(Jer 29:11 NKJV) 

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

The stars may fall, but God’s promises will stand and be fulfilled

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.Zephaniah 3:17 

The stars may fall, but God’s promises will stand and be fulfilled.

God changes us from the inside out. We change our behavior from the outside in.

“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls”   Jeremiah 6:16.

There’s no substitute for experience, but we can learn from the experiences of others.

Two people cannot walk together unless they agree.

 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.Psalm 55:22

God will not be absent when His people are on trial; he will stand in court as their advocate, to plead on their behalf. 

You cannot do anything about your past but you change your tomorrow. Even though you may not have had the best past, you can still finish well.

For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6