TARU ADP FCBH REPORT
BSK held a two day FCBH training and launch in Taru World Vision Area Development Project in the month of January 2006. Five (5) Taru ADP Promoters were taken through the process of initial introduction, commitment, follow-ups and reporting system as stipulated in FCBH operation, and were accepted by the local church leaders as able Promoters for FCBH work within the Duruma speaking community.
The launch was colored by about 40 church leaders representing various denominations within the area.
The ADP and entire Christian fraternity embraced the FCBH Programme with a lot of enthusiasm, and they anticipated spiritual awakening within the area.
The ADP assigned the five FCBH promoters within a cluster in the area.
After two months of engaging in the Scriptures listening and discussions, the Programme has become a source the spiritual strength, nurturing the Christian community within the area as well as the staff in the ADP.
Highlights
By April 2006, thirty one (31) churches had implemented the FCBH programme, and were engaging in the Bible listening and discussion sessions. Six (6) learning institutions within the area are also recipients of FCBH Programmme.
Testimony
Evangelism
Samburu full Gospel Church has witnessed the blessings of FCBH. Due to the listening, the church has now raised women and young people to become evangelists.
The following is a testimony from the church; “We got two new members now. In one of the listening sessions, a backslider turned back to the Lord. We now have ladies and young people engaged in evangelism unlike before, when evangelism in the church was left for older men. Offertory has also increased”
Church/institution | Celebrations | Testimonies |
Samburu full Gospel Church | v We got two new members v Now we have ladies and young people who are evangelists unlike before where it is only men who were evangelists. v Offertory has changed. | We now have one convert who had backslid and after attending one listening session got saved. |
Nyari full Gospel Church | v We had two new members through FCBH v Since we started FCBH, we are enjoying the Word of God | We have one member who got saved after a FCBH session. |
Apostolic Church Chengoni | v | We had two people getting saved after listening to the Tapes |
Taru ADP office | v People have a better understanding of the Bible and are relating to their work with what is in the word of God. v The staffs are getting insights and during the devotions all members participate v We are now in Matthew 11 and members are enjoying. | In the morning devotions, all members participate as speakers. One member confessed having been given a sermon abruptly to speak in church and due to the insights got during FCBH discussions; he felt it was great blessing to have been used of the Lord. |