Consecration and Installation of Bishop Bakari Kea

The Consecration and Installation of Rev. Bakari Kea as the Bishop of ELCK Central Diocese started by a PEACE Procession from the District Commissioner`s offices to Springs of Life Lutheran Church in Kibera.The Occasion was presided over by the Arch Bishop Dr.Walter Obare and other Bishops from ELCK Dioceses i.e. Bishop Lopeta and Bishop Samson Lokepuna both from North West Diocese, Bishop Dr.Joseph Ochola of Lake Diocese and Rev.Joseph Omwoyo - Bishop Elect South West Diocese. The ELCK General Secretary Rev.John Hallake and Treasurer were in attendance. Also present were Mission Partners from SLEAF, LEAF NLM and LCMS, all Pastors, Evangelists, Deaconesses from Central Diocese and the Diocesan Council.

Rev.Bakari Kea: The pastor in charge

After Pastor Dennis left in December 2010,we were blessed to recieve Pastor Bakari Kea from Mombasa.He was installed as the Pastor in charge of Springs of Life Lutheran Church - Kibera and the Nairobi Parish Leader by Arch Bishop Walter Obare on 26th June 2011.
The immediate challenge for the Pastor is to reconcile the congregation and the rebuilding of the Sanctuary after the burning and looting during the post election violence in 2008.
Lets pray and support Pastor Bakari to meet these challenges and to reach the Kibera Slum community with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Springs Luther Academy Computer Lab!

Springs of Life Lutheran Church Kibera continue to receive gifts of love from people of good will especially after the looting and burning of The Church,Clinic and School during the post election violence in 2008.
One of these was the official opening of a newly-donated computer lab by Ken Okoth thru the Children of Kibera Foundation on Wednesday December 2, 2009. The computer lab,which is oneof the CoKF's Kibera Online Schools project, is equipped with nine computers, tables and chairs.The occasion was witnessed by the ELCK Arch-Bishop Dr,Walter Obare and School Board Chair Mrs Alice Mwarabu,Church Leaders and Members.
The ceremony was graced by Elizabeth Penniman, visiting parent and donor from the Potomac School in McLean, VA. Ms. Penniman travels to Africa frequently as the Vice President of Global Advocacy, Public Policy, and Communications for the Elizabeth Glasier AIDS Foundation.
After the reception, guests signed the guest book and Ken said CoKF is very excited to contribute to the rebuilding and refurbishing of the Springs Lutheran Church Community and School (Luther Academy), especially after the church was badly damaged during the post violence in 2008.
The lab will serve not only the children at the primary school, but the church youth group and other members that come from the far reaches of the Kibera slums.
It will also connect the Springs of Life Lutheran Community with the rest of the world.
The Springs of life Lutheran Community would like to give thanks to CoKF and Ken Okoth for being a good example to the Kibera youth.Having been brought up in Kibera Slums Ken has proved that despite odds that one experiences it is still possible to reach out to such communities.
The Springs of Life Lutheran Church Kibera would wish to welcome individuals or organization to partner with us in the rebuilding of Springs of life Lutheran Church Community.You can view more photos here:

Bethel Lutheran Church - Alberta` Visit to Kenya

Bethel Lutheran Church - Alberta( Canada )`s Visit to Springs of Life Lutheran Church - Kibera in the month of August 2009.They helped in leveling the ground and leading in the Bible Vacation for Children aged 4 - 14 years.

LCMS Mercy Team offers Free Medical Clinic at Springs of Life Lutheran Church - Kibera!

Despite the looting and burning of the Medical Clinic during the post election violence in Kenya,the LCMS Mercy Team extended their passionate services to the Community in Kibera Slums.
The team offered Free Medical Clinic at Springs of Life Lutheran Church - Kibera for two days from 9th to 10th July 2009.
Springs of Life fraternity wish to extend their sincere appreciation for the hospitality LCMS Mercy Team portrayed during the Free Medical Clinic.

After looting and burning!

These are some of the images of destruction which befell our Springs of Life Lutheran Church - Kibera during the post election violence in 2008.





























The Sanctuary,The Pastor`s residence,Medical Clinic and School were looted and burned as seen in this photos.Sometimes its very difficult to understand people,all we are saying is " forgive them".

A visit by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - carollton (Texas)

Glory be to God!
Recently Springs of life Lutheran- Kibera was blessed to host Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Carollton,Texas.
It was a wonderful time to share Christ Love with our Brothers and Sister from Dallas during Service where they presented lovely songs and also listened to the Springs Choirs sing.Rev.Carlos ministered to the congregation as Pastor Dennis Meeker had traveled to USA.
The group was a blessing to our community, sharing Christ love with prisoners of Langata Women prisons which is in the neighborhood. Later they touched the lives of Children of Luther Academy by donating books and educational Materials.
We thank God for the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church group for sharing Christs Love,may God Bless you all.
We look forward to having a closer working relationship with the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Carrollton,DALLAS and the entire WELS. Send our regards to all the Members of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Congregation