ROOTED DAILY SATURDAY EDITION

ISSUE THREE
SATURDAY 16TH
NOVEMBER
Welcome
What an experience we are having! I am so
grateful for what the Lord is doing. He
is so good. I believe we are all ‘rooted for
sure!’ God has so blessed us. The Word has
come forth with power. I believe it is a new season for us all
as we open our hearts and allow the Lord to root us in Him.
Our scripture for this year reads: So then, just as you
received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him,
rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you
were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians
2.6-7.
Where are we supposed to continue living this Christian
life?Do we just live in church on Sunday morning? We
cannot. We must live it out in public. We must live it out at
school. We must live it out at work. We must live it out in
private, where few others see us. Wherever we are living at
any given moment in time, we ought to be living in Christ.
We have been taught this weekend that the believer is like a
towering tree that has its roots deeply planted in the ground.
Jesus is the ground that gives strength; that anchors us in the
face of winds and storms.
As we are rooted in Jesus, we ought to be reaching toward
heaven and reaching outward to others.
We need to keep deepening our roots in the Lord – for He
is the one who nourishes and sustains us.
Yemisi Ashimol owo
ROOTED IN THE
COMMUNITY
(FOR IMPACT)
God is purposeful
and intentional
in all His ways.
His redemptive
purpose for
us is that we be saved,
planted and rooted in Christ
for undeniable impact. As
new creatures in Christ
(2 Cor 5:17 KJV ), we are
designed to be rooted in
our God-ordained purpose.
Ultimately, we impact others
through an overflow of a
firm relationship with Christ.
Colossians 2:6-7 CEV
“You have accepted Christ
Jesus as your Lord. Now keep
on following Him. Plant you
roots in Christ and let Him be
the foundation for your life”
Isaiah 61:3 AMPC
“So they will be called the
trees of righteousness (strong
and magnificent, distinguished
for integrity, justice and right
standing with God). The
planting of the Lord that He
may be glorified.
The term “rooted” in the
community connotes:
Tomorrow’s
Agenda
Sunday 17th Nov.
10AM
Speaker: Dr Jazz Sculark
Psalmist: Diana Hamilton
6:00PM
Speaker: Pastor Chichi Bismark
Psalmist: Diana Hamilton, Lurine Cato,
Tosin Catherine and KICC Mass Choir

ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY from page 1
- established, set-up, ingrained
and deep seated
- implanted firmly, very fixed,
strong and difficult to change
or destroy
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY?
It originated from Latin and
is derived from the term
“communis” which means
common, public, shared by many
(New World Encyclopedia)
Communities, awaiting our
manifestation as God’s “salt” and
“light” may include:
- work/marketplace
- home environment
- philanthropy
- church in-reach/outreach
- politics and government
- neighbourhood
- other zones of influence
BE THE DIFFERENCE
Get intentional, choose to
express the fruits of your being
“rooted in Christ” today by:
- serving in church
- volunteering in your workplace,
local/national agencies or
within your neighbourhood
- exploring business
opportunities by providing an
essential service (childcare,
health care, hospitality, training
etc)
- joining a political party
- upgrade yourself
KICC IN THE COMMUNITY
Through its many in-reach
and outreach initiatives, KICC
is effectively “rooted in the
community”. We (as Christ’s
followers) continue to explore
avenues through which we may
disciple the nations. In various
community engagements, we
express God’s unfailing love to
all, always in alignment to biblical
ethos and the vision of KICC.
One of the church initiatives
that operates across London and
the home counties is the Noah’s
Ark Food Bank and Community
Kitchens. Through these
operatives, generous packages of
food, toiletries etc are distributed
to individuals, families, schools,
homeless units and much more.
We believe that we are saved and
anointed to serve (Ps 100:2 KJV
Ex 28:41 AMPC) within God’s
Kingdom and our communities.
Through the enablement of
DAILY INSPIRATION
“Faith, when rooted in the Word of
God, becomes the anchor that holds
you in the fiercest storms.”
— Joyce Meyer
the Holy Spirit, we use our skills,
talents and gifting to be the
difference locally, nationally and
globally.
Guidelines for being effectively
rooted:
- be born again Jn 3:3 KJV
- be totally devoted and dedicated
to living for God
- remain consecrated to God Rom
12:12 KJV
- Submit yourself to the Lord
- pursue integrity
- never stop growing, aim for
maturity
- express a teachable mindset
Who is thanking God because of
your influence?
In what areas (big or small) are you
impacting others?
If you were to move from your
current location, would you be
missed?
Decide today to become a “display
house of God’s glory” - choose to
stay “rooted” for impact in your
community.
2 Rooted daily || issue three

Devotion
Ephesians 3 v 17 NKJ
That Christ may dwell in your hearts through
faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in
love.
Ephesians 3 v 17 NIV
Then Christ will live in you through faith. I
also pray that love may be the ground into
which you sink your roots and on which you
have your foundation.
Ephesians 3 v 17 NLT
Then Christ will make his home in your hearts
as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down
into God’s love and keep you strong.
DAILY INSPIRATION
“We are like trees
planted by streams of
water. The deeper our
roots grow into the life
of Christ, the more
fruit we bear.”
— John Piper
What does it mean to be rooted in love?
Ephesians 3:17 talks about being
“rooted and grounded in love”. Let’s
look at what that means. A definition
of rooted is: “established deeply
and firmly”. Other synonyms are:
entrenched, embedded, settled, secure.
To be established in Love means that it
is the most important reason for your
existence.
Being rooted in His love means letting
go of striving to produce and achieve,
and remembering to rest in Him. To
talk to Him. To listen to Him.
So what is being said is that being
rooted in the soil of love means we
serve the Spirit above the flesh and
strive to produce its fruits: love, joy,
peace patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
This is the secret to producing lasting
fruit in daily living out the fruits of the
Spirit:
When we experience Jesus’ presence in
our lives through the indwelling Holy
Spirit, the result is that we are “rooted
and grounded in love.”
Then fruit emerges naturally. Just like a
tree naturally bears fruit, so the mature
Christian will naturally do good works
and acts of love and kindness.
How do I root myself in God’s love?
Praise Him by Faith for His Love, Even
When You Don’t Feel It. Praising God
unlocks our heart to experience greater
intimacy with Him. Even when you
don’t feel loved by God, praise Him
that He loves you. When you do this
consistently for a month, you will begin
to feel God’s love in ways you never
expected.
Prayer:
Dear Lord,
You are Love. Everyone who lives in
love lives in You. Help me to walk in
love today and each day. Give me Your
power to choose to walk obedient
to this command. When others are
challenging to want to love, give me the
grace and the endurance to love them
well anyway, as You have loved me.
Thank You for Your great love to die on
the cross for my sin and raise Yourself
to life again. I am overwhelmed by Your
great compassion.
Grant me the ability to show
supernatural love in situations that
come my way. May the ways that I
speak and live point to Your gospel
truth.
3 Rooted daily || issue three

LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD!
WINNING WOMEN
PRAISE REPORTS
God has been so faithful to
me and my family; seeing us
through every battle the enemy
threw at us in the past two
decades. I have been employed in
my current place of work for over 19
years. I started as low-level staff and
over the years God elevated me to
positions of senior management.
At every level of my promotions,
I faced stiff competition and
opposition, but God never failed
me. At the beginning of this year,
one of the highest positions became
available in my department, it
is a position that has never been
occupied by a person of colour in
the region. Having been encouraged
by family, and following the
teachings of my man of God, Pastor
Matthew, plus my faith in God, I
took a bold step to apply for the
position.
This position was not just
competitive - it took on a different
dimension to the extent that
diabolical weapons were used to try
attacked me and even take my life.
I continued to confess the Word of
God that says those who put their
trust in God shall never be put to
shame. By God’s grace I prepared
very well for the interview.
A few days before the interview, I
found myself struggling to speak,
I felt unwell and I could not put
my thoughts together. My husband
and my children prayed with me.
My husband repeatedly confessed
that ‘Light and Darkness don’t mix,
not on God’s watch. We are Light
and victory over darkness is not
negotiable’. This phrase became my
watch word of faith on which my
hope was anchored.
On the morning of the interview, as
I was rehearsing how to speak out
again, the Holy spirit poured out His
vocal grace on me and took over my
vocal cords. During the interview,
I felt the Holy Spirit take over my
thoughts and speak through me. He
took total control and I ended up
enjoying the interview!
Several days later, I received a
phone call from one of the panel
members, offering me the job with
very positive feedback. This divine
promotion happened in January
this year, the month of ‘Divine
Acceleration’ as declared by Pastor
Matthew.
God Almighty made it obvious
that it was His doing, and this is
marvellous in my sight. I am grateful
to God Almighty, and I thank Him
for this undeserved favour for me
and my family.
I also want to thank my spiritual
parents Pastor Matthew and Pastor
Yemisi Ashimolowo, for their
obedience and dedication to the call
of God and ensuring that we the
flock are being taught to be the best
that God have called us to be.
B.O
4 Rooted daily || issue three

discussion points
“What habits or routines are you developing
to deepen your relationship with God and stay
attuned to His guidance?”
Faith in Action: A practical action step for the
day that encourages women to apply the theme
“Rooted” in their everyday lives
Worship Session: Set aside time for worship
music that helps you focus on being rooted in
God’s love and strength. Let the lyrics remind you
of the foundation you have in Him and lift your
spirit.
Accountability Check-In: Reach out to an
accountability partner or close friend to talk
about the ways you want to grow your spiritual
roots. Sharing your goals can encourage you to
stay grounded.
Reflection on Past Challenges: Reflect on a
difficult time in your life when you felt uncertain.
How did your faith help you get through it?
Write down your reflections as a reminder of the
ways your roots in faith sustained you.
DAILY INSPIRATION
“When we are deeply rooted in Christ, the winds of life
may bend us, but they will never break us.”
— Rick Warren
5 Rooted daily || issue three

YESTERDAY IN PICTURES
In the Morning...
What does it mean
to be Rooted?
Quotable
quote
MUMMY IGWE
MUMMY DESIREEE
PASTOR FUNMI
“We are created to bring
Him glory. We are created
to be disciples of
Christ. The only way we
can do that is when we
dig deeper into God.”
-Pastor Funmi Alawale
PASTOR CHRISTINA
SISTER ONYE
“When you are rooted it will
show in your family. The love will
be there. There will be unity.”
- Mummy Igwe
“We want to be rooted in the Lord
but the challenge with roots is that
they operate in dark places. You
cannot see them at work. It means
the darker your days; the days when
it seems like nothing is happening
even so, your roots are going deeper.
Darker days come to help us.”
- Rev Christina Obeng
To be rooted means to remind
myself that I believe God.
The things that can uproot a
person are the fiery darts of the
enemy; those lies. But I dont
set my eyes on the things that
I see. I believe God.
- Onye
“This journey of rootedness
is one of maturity. To be
rooted means to stand on
the promises of God, to be
rooted in faith and rooted
in prayer.”
- Mummy Desiree
6 Rooted daily || issue three

YESTERDAY IN PICTURES
In the afternoon...
AFTERNOON
Walk, Deep,
SESSION
Build
“Did you know that trees use wind? When the wind blows, they dig their roots in deeper, and
it allows them to grow taller. Every time the wind blows, they dig deep and grow tall. Yes, every
time the wind blows, they dig deep and grow tall! The stuff the enemy has sent against you is
not to destroy you, it’s to cause you to dig your roots in deeper and be even more determined
and convinced that the Lord is who is He says He is!” Dr. Lisa Adjei
EVENING SESSION
ROOTED FOR SURE!
Dr.Jazz Sculark
“Anna was rooted 4 things in spite of the things she went through. Luke 2.37
1. She was rooted in worship in her fasting & prayer.
2. She was rooted in good works - she served God.
3. She was rooted in the Word - She awaited the manifestation of the Word.
4. She was rooted in her witness - she bore witness to the Messiah and became a witness.”
7 Rooted daily || issue three

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