2015 REPORT FINAL1

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CITAM BURUBURU REPORT
embarked on a study guide, “Keeping in Step with
Christ” to further deepen their roots in discipleship. At
the end of this period, we conducted a membership
drive where 222 new members were received.
The Family (FaCE)
CITAM Buru Buru is truly a family Church. Every
aspect of the family is visible. A couples’ retreat took
place at Sarova Samburu. 41 couples went through
Marital Counselling Class (MCC) culminating into a
grand joint solemnization service on 22nd August.
The Premarital Counseling Class (PMCC) conducted
two sessions and prepared more than 30 couples
for marriage. In June we conducted a successful
family conference with the theme: “Unblocking the
Ancient Wells of Family Life.” Over 40 couples have
joined Married Couples Care Groups (MCCG) this
year alone.
Youth Ministry
Our vibrant Youth ministry includes the teenagers
(Beings in Christ), the Bricks (age 21 to 25 yrs.)
and the Visionaries (age 26 to 35yrs). The first half
highlights include; a Gala Night in February whose
theme emphasized sexual purity. The participants
took chastity vows. In April, during the Youth Initiative
month, the youth were involved in its planning,
moderating and even preaching in all the Sunday
services. Other activities in April included the Teens
Week and Laydback Lounge, a musical concert
where 12 youth received Christ. The Ex-candidates
program (Mentor Me) is ongoing covering several
topics such as Career, Self-image, Salvation, Setting
an example, and Change for the better. The climax
was Ex-cans Camp in June at Crayfish, Naivasha.
Both the teens and the young adults held successful
December camps at the coast.
a successful African Children Prayer Day on the 7th
of November 2015 with 650 children, 70 workers
and 34 churches represented. We had 100 children
who gave their lives to Christ. We thank God for the
harvest. The HOPES camp took place from 16th to
21st Dec. at Clarence Matheny Ministries in Rongai.
We had 61 children and a team of 11 workers. On
Christmas day the children ministry hosted the whole
church to a tantalizing Christmas Cantata.
Care and Fellowship
The men started the year with an excursion on Mt.
Longonot; about 200 men joined other CITAM men
on the climb. When they came back, the men raised
funds and constructed a first time-visitors’ pavilion.
The WM have continued to bring the church women
together for fellowship and encouragement. They
have extended this to the younger women (aged 18-
25yrs.) through the mother-daughter luncheon where
Rev.Judy Mbugua was the guest speaker. This
gathering brought together about 500 participants.
Children during a DVBS session in the Mega Dome
Children’s Ministry
We had a successful DVBS in August. Our theme
was unblocking the ancient wells. Children from
Eastlands came in their numbers. We had a team
of 321 volunteer workers and an average 2500
children in attendance daily. 253 children gave their
lives to Christ during the one week program. We had
Both the men and women ministries have organized
trips to Yatta Agri-business demonstration farm. The
church has faced much bereavement during the
year. The Pastor-in-charge and the visitation team in
collaboration with the SGs have provided tremendous
support and comfort to the hurting families.
CITAM Annual Report and Financial Statements | 2015