The Fountain magazine Issue 04, August 2016

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ANTHEA,
I joined FOC in 2013 because of the privilege of being among one of
the FOC schools.
FOC is an eye opener. Through interaction with the FOC members
I realized that there is more to life than just getting As. They used to
come to my high school (Alliance Girls) on Sabbaths and we would
share a lot about Christ. As most of the FoC members are university
students, and they gave us the hope that one can still stand for Christ
despite the immorality that has infested the campuses nowadays.
In FOC it’s a different experience each day.
WAZA
I joined FOC in 2012. One of the founders of FOC was
my friend’s brother so she used to tell about FOC while in
Pangani GIrls and we were very interested. Her brother and
some other FOC members came to our school and invited us
to their activities.
FOC to me is informative. I have learnt more about the Bible
because of the ministerial work that FOC does in different
places. We have the privilege of ministering in different
schools, churches, to missions and from all those places we
have been to I always come back well nourished.
We also share a lot with each other and advice each other on
matters life and thus develop a sense of direction.
BOIT,
I joined FOC through a friend. She invited me to FOC in-reach.
FOC to me is like an incurable infection. Once you join FOC you
never want to leave. FOC is cheerful: There is cheerfulness where
you enjoy yourself in Christ.
It is in FOC where I learnt what it means to have a personal
relationship with Christ. This is because of engaging with people who
talk Christ, preach Christ, live Christ and love Christ. There is always
energy burning inside FoC to tell people about Christ.
MERAH
I joined FOC in 2011 since I was in
one of the FOC schools as well.
FOC is family. It is in FOC where I
have been nurtured spiritually in such
a way that I can stand before people
and minister. I used to think that it is
a difficult task that belongs to a few
people. The first time I was asked to
preach I freaked out. I did not even
know where to start. I did not see
myself standing in front of people and
preaching to them. One thing I thank
God for is for my FOC friends who
encouraged me and told me that I can
do it. They prayed for me earnestly
and I can testify that God is indeed
faithful. Ever since that day speaking
in front of people is not a thing I fear
any more. Through prayers everything
is indeed possible.
Some
members
share their
experiences
LIGALA
I joined FOC in 2011 when the ministry was just starting.
FOC is family. I was one of the generational Adventists who are just
Adventists because your grandfather was reached out to by missionaries and
converted, and since you are in that family you just blend in. Nevertheless
God through FOC reached out to me at a personal level. I knew what heart
religion is and what it means to know God.
FOC is home where you learn, explore, network, meet people who share
the same interests with you especially for purposes of eternity. I have found
true friends in FOC. I have also learnt how to do missionary work especially
in a matatu to a stranger. Something that I have never imagined that I can
actually do.
talk about
FoC...
MAUREEN
I joined FOC in 2012. I was also among the FOC high schools, so
I could not let that precious chance pass me just like that. FOC
members read and explained the Bible so well; such that one could
grasp even the books we considered difficult to understand.
I have had the privilege of going for missions in remote areas. I
did not know that there existed people who have never heard the
precious truths.
FOC has equipped me with methods for evangelism and survival in
those remote places.
KIMUTAI
FOC is indeed a family or rather THE FAMILY. It brings us
together, we pray together. If someone has a problem, you
can be sure that you have people to share with. FOC can
take you places both literally and spiritually.
I used to be a pathfinder and I would wonder about what I’d
do next. I knew for sure that I would not stay in pathfinder
in and after high school. I needed somewhere to continue
growing spiritually, where I can spend my energy in the
Lord’s work. That’s when FOC came into the picture. It was
a prayer well answered and I really thank God for that. Now
I am in a better place. I found a family.
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