Believing in the people

Faithful started to crowd the Pentecostal Assemblies of God church in Nyahururu around 11.00 am. This happens every Sunday for a good reason and amongst them this particular Sunday were staff from St. Martin. The staff received this invitation to the church as a result of an induction conducted for church leaders within Nyahururu into the work of St. Martin. The Pentecostal Assemblies of God church leader felt that his experience should be extend to his congregation. 

The staff shared on their personal experiences and how their encounter with the poor has changed their lives. A case was shared of a girl who was raped by her employer and conceived. She delivered in a government hospital and she had nowhere to go with her child. Two of the church members volunteered to host the girl and the child. This was a challenge to the staff to continue believing in the people and for the church to refocus on their faith.

“There are many gifted and generous people who have something to offer for the common good and particularly to those who are vulnerable, but we have the tendency to think that we have to do it ourselves, while at the same time we feel unable to do so. We feel helpless in many situations and forget that we have brothers and sisters who could assist us and who have special gifts to serve others.” (Quoted from Sharing Talents and Resources: An African experience of promoting solidarity in the community. Ans van Keulen et al (2005) Pg 34)