High School Students Reminded of the True Gospel

Three times a year, CGA welcomes back all of its former primary school students who are currently being sponsored in high school, and even those that have finished high school.  These “Reunions” come in April, August and December during the school breaks.  It is a great time to check in with all of the students to see how they are doing, and try to encourage them in various aspects of their lives.  In August, 85 high school students along with 15 alumni greatly benefitted from the Biblical teaching of Pastor Ken from Emmanuel Baptist in Nairobi.  Pastor Ken, along with his friend Phillip, delivered 8 messages from the book of Romans.  They began by helping everyone understand the bad news that we are all sinful and separated from God.  They then delivered the Good News that through what Jesus did for us on the cross, we can be connected with God and have eternal life.  They also took time to discuss other “gospels” that are popular these days like the Prosperity Gospel and others which distort the true Gospel.  It was powerful and convicting preaching that really hit home with many of our students.  Many commented that it was very challenging and difficult, but so good to hear the “full truth."

We heard stories from their parents/guardians, as well as siblings of how many of them were going home each evening and sharing what they learned with their families. These stories show that what we are doing at Christ's Gift Academy is not only making a difference in the lives of the 400 students under the ministry, but also countless others whose lives these students touch.The program was led by CGA Alumni and throughout the week many of them gave their testimonies and shared devotions with the students. There was also time to discuss University and College information, as well as career choices and advice. In small groups they discussed anxiety and stress for high school students. Two sessions focused on boy-girl issues and how to honor God in those types of relationships. We also had a medical person who administers HIV/AIDS treatment discuss issues related to abstinence, consequences of pre-marital and unprotected sex, along with male circumcision. One of the favorite sessions was a Question and Answer time when they wrote their questions on paper and the Alumni and adults present tried to answer them to the best of their ability. Most of their questions revolved around dating, sex and marriage.  They ARE teenagers! :-)
 

Each day began with a worship session, and the week was crowned with some prizes awarded to the students who improved the most in school.  Many students claimed it was the best reunion they have had since joining high school.  We are grateful for the visitors who travelled all the way from Nairobi for the week, as well as the CGA alumni who prepared and ran the week’s program! 

All of the secondary students returned to school during the first week of September to begin their last term of the school year.  PRAY for their success academically and for them to be a great witness for Christ in the schools they attend. 

 Check out this video of the CGA Secondary Students at Reunion singing "How Great Thou Art":