Wednesday 6 January 2016

The Changing Face Of Christ Faith Evangelical Church

By Sharon White


God has sent a special messenger to the people of Homa Bay for almost a decade now. This is through Christ Faith Evangelical Church that is now under Pastor David Oloo. After years of existence, it is transforming into Good Shepherd House of Worship, a name that featured prominently during the foundation phase of this place of worship.

The foundations of the current premises were laid on 2010 on top of Asego Hills in Homa Bay, Kenya. It stands on a plot of land that is approximately 50 by 100fts. The construction was supported by American well wishers moved by the poverty levels in the area. The people needed a place where they could have a close encounter with Christ.

The current chapel was completed in 2011 and has a capacity of more than 600 people. It provides a perfect place for the locals to meet Christ in their afflictions. With the support of well wishers, God has found a dwelling place in Homa Bay.

The idea of building a church was to provide a decent place of worship for the faithful. The Lord did not reveal that name during the foundation phase. It has taken five years to the shepherds to realize the name that suits the place best. The new name is Good Shepherd House of Worship. The people worshiping in the church have received the name positively and are positive about what the Lord is doing in their lives.

Pastor Oloo is the current leader of the ministry having taken over from his father Bishop Nashon. He has served the evangelical church for years, rising to become a Senior Pastor. The youthful pastor has dedicated his life to ministry work and steering it into the new and promising future.

The ministry also runs an orphanage that takes in children whose parents have passed on due to the ravages of AIDS. This home has been serving the community for years now. It was founded upon realization that the extended families that would have adopted these children were too poverty stricken to shoulder an extra burden. The shepherds in the ministry took up the responsibility.

The orphanage started as a small family whose needs were easy to meet. There is now need for more than food, shelter and clothing. The older children have joined vocational training institutions and require facilitation. This has stretched the resources available to the pastor and his ministry in general.

It is at The Homa Bay Orphans Life Resurrection Center that a lot of people have found a place to call home and be hopeful. The center also offers spiritual nourishment to the children and the neighboring community. It is from the support of well wishers that this has been made possible. This ministry has also been engaging in outreach programs aimed at delivering the message of God to neighboring villages through crusades. Everyone has a part to play in ensuring that the people of this place have the best experience with God.




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