From: Doc Odotte
Request for Funding Church Construction
I was at a highest of highs one Sunday this past summer while visiting my rural village of Kusa, as I sat on the lawn under a Mango tree with the church congregation, keenly listening to the teaching and preaching about God’s grace. The congregation was full of interest, listening to the word of the God and singing the hymns.
It made me feel so proud of what we had achieved spiritually amongst the community and for that moment appreciated that the word of God could be just as effective in an open lawn under a Mango tree just as in a structured church building.
It did not take long for the rain to come down heavily, the congregation were soaked in rain and had no shelter to take cover, their bibles all wet and destroyed. I then thought about my grandmother’s dream of constructing a church for the surrounding community.
Let me share some story about those dreams of my Grandmother Alando. As long as i remember Kusa people walked 4-5 miles to attend church either in Mbugra or Thurdibuoro since there was none in the area. My grandmother and many others from my community made sure they started their journey to Mbugra church as early as 6am in order to get there on time. Alando Nyar Ongete my grandmother got the community together and discussed the need for a local church in Obugi Nam Kusa. She then donated land to be used to construct the church, unfortunately she passed on in 2005 before this was realized. When i visited my village of Kusa this past summer, my community still did not have a church constructed – I made a promise that i would be back in Kenya in December to break grounds for Obugi AIC church. I’m going back home to build a church can I count on you to help me do this?
For this reason, I am writing to request your help in fundraising for this noble cause. The construction budget has been estimated to be $55,000. Alando’s Kitchen has pledged $2,000.
Fundraiser will be held on December 15th 2012 at Alando’s Kitchen Restaurant, starting at 8:00 PM EST. Guest of Honor will be Doc Odotte. Master of Ceremony will be Enos Odera.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
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THE PASTOR AND THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF AIC OBUGI NAM CHURCH IN KUSA NYAKACH Cordially Invite
Hon/Prof/Dr/ Rev/ Cllr/ Mr./ Mrs./ Miss
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To a fund raising function for the construction of AIC Obugi Nam Church which will be held on Saturday, 23rd December, 2012 at the site of the construction beginning 10.00 am.
R.S.V.P
Emily Anyango Nyindo
Mr. Tom Ogoda- Chairman Japh Olende
Email: nyindodo@hotmail.com Tel. 254 720 903 031 Tel. +254 720 622 402
Your Presence and contribution will be highly appreciated
Cheques/Direct Banking in Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Kisumu West A/C No. 1128494441200
Guest of Honour
Emily Anyango Nyindodo – Proprietor – Alando Restaurant Chain – Philadelphia – USA
Principal Guests
Mrs. Rose Arungu Olende – Consultant Nairobi
Dr. Chimmy Omamo – Olende – ENT Specialist Nairobi
Mr. Abel Munda – CEO CFC Life – Nairobi
Mr. Pascal Mbeche – Practicing Lawyer – Nairobi
Eng. Hesbon Odembe – Contractor – Nairobi
Master of Ceremonies will be Mr. Japh Olende