In the heart of the Kapuothe slums of Kisumu, a church has become more than a building — it has become a place of refuge, hope, and healing. Pastor Baraka and his family, serving with the Mission Assistance team in Kenya, have witnessed firsthand how God is transforming lives in a community that the world too often overlooks.

Every week, around 800 people gather — from toddlers to grandparents — for services, youth programs, discipleship classes, and meals. What began as a small church plant has become a center of life and faith in this part of the city.

“We are a living testimony,” Pastor Baraka writes, “of how the Gospel changes lives. We have seen people turn from witchcraft and harmful traditions to become bold evangelists — men and women who now carry the truth of Christ into their neighborhoods.”

This past month, Baraka has been preaching through the letters of Peter, encouraging believers to stay faithful until the end. “God has already provided everything we need for the journey,” he reminds them.

The ministry doesn’t stop on Sundays. Throughout the week, different age groups gather — preteens, teens, youth — each receiving discipleship tailored to their season of life. A new Sunday school for children has also begun, bringing joy to families who come to worship together.

One recent Saturday, the church hosted its monthly men’s breakfast. They prayed, shared testimonies, and challenged one another to be godly examples for the next generation. “We remind each other that being a man of God means being present — in prayer, in service, in the lives of others.”

Friday prayer evenings have become sacred ground. “We pray together, teach about prayer, and lift up personal needs,” Baraka shares. One woman, previously estranged from her family, returned the following week with tears of gratitude. After years of silence, she had been reconciled with her loved ones — an answer to the prayers lifted just days before.

Saturday evenings are set aside for discipleship with young men. These gatherings dive deep into Scripture and explore what it really means to take up your cross. “It’s humbling to see how hungry these young men are to understand the heart of God.”

The church also continues its daily feeding program — a lifeline for 140 vulnerable people, including orphaned children, abandoned elderly, and single mothers. “Some come having eaten nothing all day. Because of those who support this ministry, they leave full — not just physically, but with renewed dignity.”

But not every story is easy. The church recently said goodbye to one of its beloved grandmothers — a faithful woman who had attended since the very first service. Her passing has left a void, but also a legacy of faithfulness and joy.

Through it all, Baraka and his family remain deeply grateful.

“Thank you,” he writes, “to everyone who supports this work. Because of your prayers and generosity, lives are being transformed — body, mind, and spirit. One soul at a time.”