The Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya

The Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya

The Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya
Category	Church
Purpose	Worship, Preaching the Gospel, Community Service
Location	Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Belong to	World Mission Society Church of God
Website	Church of God Official Website
Youtube Channel	Church of God Official YouTube
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The Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya, was established in Nairobi City, Nairobi County, in May 2016.

Sanctuary Overview

• Establishment: May 23, 2016
• Location: Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
• Activities: Cleanup

Features

“Mother’s Forest” project by ASEZ WAO: tree planting at Homa Bay Police Station

ASEZ members working to clean up the Nairobi River

Kenya, located in East Africa, is known for its beautiful natural heritage, including Mount Kenya, capped with permanent snow, and the famous safari destination Masai Mara (part of the Serengeti ecosystem). The capital city, Nairobi, is home to the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), as well as Nairobi National Park, the first national park established in East Africa. To protect its ecosystem and environment, the Kenyan government has implemented strict regulations, such as a ban on wildlife hunting in 1997 and a plastic bag ban in 2017.

The Church of God formed a warm friendship with Kenyan athletes during the 2003 Summer Universiade in Daegu, South Korea. The Church’s cheering group, Aurah Supporters, enthusiastically supported the Kenyan team at every event. Grateful for the passionate support, the Kenyan delegation formed a sisterhood relationship with the supporters’ committee and expressed hopes to continue a close, family-like connection.

About three years later, in 2006, Korean missionaries and young members of the Church of God headed to Kenya with the hope that the people of Kenya would come to dwell in God’s love and blessings. With diligent efforts, they preached the new covenant, and gradually, citizens accepted the truth, leading to a growing congregation. Some members even participated in the Overseas Visiting Group program, where they visited South Korea, the land of the restored new covenant, to deeply study the Bible and experience Korean culture and unity with global members. As more people accepted God Elohim, the Church of God was officially established in Nairobi, Kenya, in May 2016.

Even before the Church’s establishment, members cleaned up areas, including Uhuru Park, contributing to the local community. They continued to take interest in environmental issues, consistently engaging in related volunteer work. In April 2022, student members from the University of Nairobi, Mount Kenya University, and Kenyatta University conducted ASEZ cleanup. They collected waste in densely populated residential areas near the campuses, not only creating cleaner streets but also raising environmental awareness among citizens. ASEZ WAO is also actively involved.

In November 2023, young adult workers collaborated with the Homa Bay Police Station in Homa Bay to plant 100 trees. Afterward, they have continued environmental cleanup efforts in areas such as Embakasi and Ngara, with young adult members leading the initiatives.

In December 2017, the ASEZ Global Forum for the Implementation of the SDGs, hosted by ASEZ, the Church’s university student volunteer group, at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple in South Korea, welcomed Mr. Gathoga W. Chege, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Kenya in South Korea. He praised the students’ efforts, saying, “ASEZ’s voluntary activities are providing practical help in places that truly need a helping hand,” and offered words of encouragement to the university student members.

External links

• "The Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya". WATV News.

See also

• The Church of God in Africa

Related videos

• 2017 ASEZ Global Forum on the Implementation of the UN SDGs