In the heart of a slum community in Kisumu, Kenya, a small church stands as a testimony of God’s miracles. Pastor Baraka, together with his wife and a team of missionaries from Mission Assistance, serves faithfully among families facing daily struggles. What began as a simple gathering has become a living place of worship where hundreds now come to encounter God every week.

Every Sunday, the church doors open to welcome around 250 adults, 350 children, 200 pre-teens, 100 teens, and 100 youth. Here, lives are being transformed by the gospel of Christ. Worship, prayer, and the Word of God fill the space, bringing light and hope to a community that once felt forgotten.

Today, the church is establishing a prayer room — a quiet place for both young and old to meet with God, reflect on His Word, and pour out their hearts in uninterrupted prayer. The youth are also finding a new passion for God through worship and Bible meditation. Sports evangelism has opened yet another door: a Taekwondo church club attracts young people, offering them both physical training and a chance to know Jesus.

Pastoral care extends beyond the church walls. This week, Pastor Baraka visited elderly members of the congregation, praying with them for healing and encouragement. “We are blessed to hear their testimonies of God’s love and healing,” he shared.

One of the most moving stories is that of Abi, a young boy who once suffered from clubfoot after a football injury. His family could not afford surgery, and for years he struggled to walk. But through the support of the church and friends, Abi finally received reconstructive surgery. Today, he is healing and walking again — a living testimony of God’s power and compassion.

The church also celebrates the calling of its young people. A recent graduate from the “Year for God” Bible school has now gone out to serve in another community, carrying the gospel beyond his own home. “We are happy to see God sending our people into the harvest fields,” says Pastor Baraka.

Beyond spiritual ministry, practical help is bringing hope as well. Thanks to the support of IMOCE and Emish Market, a daily feeding program now provides meals for more than 140 vulnerable people — orphans, widows, grandparents, and single mothers. For many, it is the only hot meal they will have in a day. The program has not only nourished bodies but also created jobs for those who prepare the meals. Through this simple act of love, hearts are being touched, and the presence of Jesus is seen in the community.

“We are deeply grateful to every single person who supports us financially and in prayers,” Pastor Baraka says. “Your partnership has ensured that no vulnerable person goes to bed hungry, and together we are seeing lives transformed — one life at a time.”