In Kisumu, Kenya, the local church led by pastors Baraka and his wife continues to grow as a place of hope, faith, and transformation. Serving together with the missionary team of Mission Assistance, they remain committed to sharing the Gospel and walking alongside their community through both spiritual and practical support.

Since the church was planted, visible change has taken place within the congregation and the surrounding community. Adults, youth, and children gather regularly for Sunday services centered on preaching the Word, teaching Scripture, prayer, and mutual encouragement. Church ministries continue to expand, allowing the team to reach more people with the message of salvation in Jesus Christ.

In recent weeks, Pastor Baraka was invited to speak at a youth conference in another town. The gathering revealed a deep hunger among young people for God and for a deeper understanding of His Word. Back in Kisumu, youth, teens, and pre-teens each held their own Christmas services—moments of gratitude for what God has already done and prayerful dedication of future plans to Him. During one youth service, five young people made a decision to give their lives to Christ.

The church also hosted a Christmas appreciation gathering for ministry servants—mostly teens and youth who faithfully serve throughout the year to keep church ministries running. This time was dedicated to encouragement, prayer, and recognition of their commitment. Alongside this, pastoral counseling and prayer were offered to a young man from the church, with a focus on healing, freedom, and trusting Jesus for a transformed life.

Practical care remains a vital part of the ministry. The church feeding program continues to serve families in the surrounding slum areas and has recently expanded to reach 190 vulnerable individuals. Elderly people, single mothers, and orphans now receive at least one meal a day—an expression of God’s love lived out in tangible ways.

This ongoing ministry is made possible through the faithful support of sponsors and partners who stand with the church through IMOCE. Their generosity enables the Gospel to be shared and real needs to be met, one life at a time.