2015 REPORT FINAL1

CITAM BURUBURU REPORT
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Missions and Outreach
Through the program, “Love Eastlands” we have
continued to reach out to the community around
the church by hosting early morning breakfasts
in strategic places in the estates. The zonal Safari
groups raise money for this. This is a tremendous
tool to reach the lost for Christ with the gospel. We
also conducted a Career Day with an attendance of
800 students from 6 high schools. Through “Back
to the roots” initiative we carried out an evangelistic
mission to Kisii County; we also partnered with African
Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) for a great outreach in
Eldoret. In September, a team of about 25 missioners
visited the mission station Maikona in Marsabit.
Challenges
The campus perimeter wall project that had stalled
for many years is now being rebuilt. This had posed a
great security challenge with the broken down walls.
In response to the terrorist threats to churches: a
security barrier has been raised, security guards
have been increased and armed police personnel
engaged in partnership with the Buruburu Police
Station. We hope to reinforce this further by the
installation of a walk-through detector and CCTV
cameras. The other major challenge has been the
playing field that has been in ruins for a long time,
thus depriving the pupils in the Junior School and the
students in the Senior School recreation facilities. This
has resulted in church weddings been conducted
elsewhere, denying the church a lucrative revenue
stream. Recently, our standby power generator set
knocked its engine due to frequent and long period
power interruptions; the damage necessitated
acquisition of a new generator. The children ministry
is in dire need for a new ablution block to cater for
their growing numbers.
Way Forward
As we crossover to 2016, CITAM Buruburu will be
celebrating its 10th anniversary and we looking forward
to hosting the CITAM leadership and family at large to
a grand ceremony on Sunday 27th November. We are
also looking forward to the commencement of building
the 6000 seater Ultra-modern sanctuary in line with MTA
campaign. Due to the expansive growth of residential
settlements in Eastlands, the church is looking forward
to collaborating with the CITAM Missions & Outreach
Department to harness this catchment by planting a
church in the Embakasi/Utawala areas.
CITAM Buruburu foresees a brighter journey to the
end of the year and envisions having a full experience
of being destined for distinction. We thank God for
the spirit of servant leadership exemplified by the
Pastoral team and the Advisory Committee; and not
forgetting to mention the great sense of unity and
support from the church members.
Christina Shusho & Geraldine Otieno perform during the worship festival
CITAM Annual Report and Financial Statements | 2015