Test Project
This is a test project to be used by those piloting the site and assessing its capability, viability as a platform to Reach out to people to support our projects Contribute funds; and Pray for us! [wpi_designer_button text=’Donate’ link=’https://www.silentstones.org/donations/test-project’ style_id=’1316′ target=’self’] [wpi_designer_button text=’Pesapal’ link=’https://silentstones.org/pesapal-test/’ style_id=’1316′ target=’self’]
Bible College Scholarships
Since 2013, Silent stones has supported Part-sponsored Seven (7) Pastors at Crossroads Bible Institute at Vipingo, North Coast. This was in response to our growing realization of one of the strategies that works. In order to be effective on the ground, it is important to select motivated pastors who already capturing souls for Jesus Christ in the rural areas. the reason is that, being well known in their communities and understanding the local traditions and challenges, they are able to better connect with the local populace. These pastors frequently do not have the capacity to operate a full fledged church with resources. As we develop the churches, we support the Pastor education to build their capacity and understand administrative systems as well as being better rooted in God’s Word. With effective college training and resources, these pastors are able to spread the gospel more effectively than when short-term or imported missioners come to the area and are able to easily identify similar areas close-by where a church can be planted. We have therefore previously sponsored pastor training at Crossroads Bible Institute at Vipingo, North Coast but now seek to widen the base of Bible colleges so as to create a bigger impact in the whole of rural Kenya. [wpi_designer_button text=’Donate’ link=’https://www.silentstones.org/donations/bible-college-scholarships/’ style_id=’1316′ target=’self’]
Ngong Church Construction
In 2013, Silent Stones donated a public address system including speakers, wiring, mixer/ amplifier, microphones to the Healing of the Nations Church based in Ngong Town. Ngong town is approximately 25 kilometers west of Nairobi and is run by Bishop Joseph Ole Sapati and his wife Pastor Abigail Shani. In 2015, the church purchased an adjacent quarter (1/4) acre parcel of land to house the Pastor’s office and toilet facilities. The church is now working to raise funds for the completion of the toilet block, pastors office, meeting room and storage. In addition, the church seeks to upgrade the sound equipment by adding at least 2 more sound speakers. The approximate cost of works is estimated at Kenya Shillings Four Hundred Thousand (Kshs 400,000/=). [wpi_designer_button text=’Donate’ link=’http://www.silentstones.org/donations/hotn-ngong-facilities/’ style_id=’1316′ target=’self’]
Crossroads Witu Equipment
Crossroads Church Witu is located approximately 150 kilometers north of Malindi.The church was established and is led by Pastor Robert Manley (popularly known as “Evangelist Manley”) Late in August 2014, the Pastor Manley felt that God was leading him to establish a church in Witu after having operated a bible study from his small house for several months. Shortly afterwards, the Crossroads Witu church found a hall that they were able to hire for Kenya Shillings Three Thousand (Kshs 3,000/=) per month. As the church grew, the Pastor realized that they now needed an effective public address system to support the praise and worship during the Sunday services. The need for the public address system was also given impetus by the need to start direct proselytization through outdoor crusades. Silent Stones supported Crossroads Witu to purchase a full public address system, keyboard, guitar, drumset and a mobile electrical generating set at a total cost of Kenya Shillings Two Hundred and Twelve Thousand (Kshs 212,000/=). Upon initial delivery of the mobile electrical generating set, it was found to be faulty and required repairs. Again, Silent Stones stepped in at a cost of Kenya Shillings Fourteen Thousand (Kshs 14,000/=).
Healing of the Nations Church (3)
Late in 2014, the Healing of the Nations Church started building toilet facilities with pit latrine but in the process mistakenly encroached on a neighbors parcel of land. As they had spent a lot of money on the facility and the fact that the facility had impacted negatively on the owners expectations for the land, the church and the owner entered into an agreement for the purchase of the land. In 2015, the owners placed a lot of pressure on the church to finalize payments as they had fallen behind. Silent Stones assisted the church to raise the funds for completion of the sale by placing cash donations of approximately Kenya Shillings One Hundred and Ten Thousand (Kshs 110,000/=) and advancing the church an interest free loan of Kenya Shillings Sixty Thousand (Kshs 60,000/=). The church was able to finalize payments on the property and is now the proud owner of a full quarter (1/4) acre parcel of land housing the church, pastor’s office, toilet facilities and parking for vehicles. [Pictures to be uploaded later.]
Healing of the Nations Church (2)
In late-January 2014, the Healing of the Nations Church based in Ngong town, approximately 25 kilometers west of Nairobi decided to shift location to a property that they had been allocated near Mathare, Ngong Town. Prior to this, they had been renting a premises within the town itself and this was weighing heavily on the church finances, limiting opportunities to expand their outreach programmes. Silent Stones assisted healing of the Nations Church to raise funds and contributed money to the church to enable it finalize the construction – which was completed some 3 weeks later in the first week of February 2015.
Healing of the Nations Church (1)
In 2013, Silent Stones donated a public address system including speakers, wiring, mixer/ amplifier, microphones to the Healing of the Nations Church based in Ngong Town. Ngong town is approximately 25 kilometers west of Nairobi and is run by Bishop Joseph Ole Sapati and his wife Pastor Abigail Shani. In less than a week, the PA system was used in a crusade in northern rural Tanzania where more than 30 accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Bishop Ole Sapati promptly established a church and left it in the care of a local pastor. The cost of the public address system including was Kenya Shillings Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred (Kshs 70,800/=).
Trinity Baptist, Ukunda
Trinity baptist Church is based in Ukunda in what is known as South Coast. It is located approximately 32 kilometers south of Mombasa and is led by Pastor George Nyamai. Trinity Baptists church have made significant strides in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the local population, all of which have been achieved despite enormous hardships. In 2013, the Trinity Baptist Church faced several rent hikes and threats of eviction from their rented premises for no apparent reason. In addition, the rented premises was growing too small for the congregation that was topping 100 people. The church was in a quandary because they did not have sufficient funds to purchase a properly and build a new church. Through encouragement and prayer, the church engaged in fund raising that enabled them to eventually purchase a quarter (1/4) acre property close to the original location. They have now embarked on construction of the new church complex with several amenities and need financial resources to help them accomplish the goal of constructing the new church. The project shall cost is estimated at Kenya Shillings One million Seven Hundred Thousand (Kshs 1,700,000/=). We prayerfully request that you consider donating towards this project. [wpi_designer_button text=’Donate’ link=’http://www.silentstones.org/donations/trinity-baptist-ukunda/’ style_id=’1316′ target=’self’]
Msumarini Temple of Priase Church Borehole Project
This church is located around 50 kilometers north of Malindi on the coast of Kenya at an area known as Msumarini. It is located in a semi-arid area. The pastor of the churches is Pastor Paul Mwele who has completed a diploma course at Crossroads Bible Institute. the church has extremely low annual collections preventing them from starting outreach programmes and church development projects. This is a rural populace struggling to make ends meet. Traveling north from Malindi past Kanagoni, one will frequently see the local drawing rain water from depressions in the tarmac road. This is their cheapest source of clean water. The alternative is to purchase water from vendors at exorbitant prices. This is the one problem the church would like to solve for the local community. Providing access to water, at the church grounds, will also enable the church to draw people to the church that they may be reached with the Gospel. The pastor would like to drill at least one borehole within the church grounds to avail water at significantly reduced prices to the community, and thereby raise funds for outreach and development projects. The estimated project costs is Kenya Shillings One Million two Hundred Thousand (Kshs 1,350,000/=). We prayerfully request that you consider funding this project. [wpi_designer_button text=’Donate’ link=’http://www.silentstones.org/donations/msumarini-borehole-project/’ style_id=’1316′ target=’self’]
Witu Construction Project
Crossroads Church Witu is located approximately 150 kilometers north of Malindi.The church was established and is led by Pastor Robert Manley (popularly known as “Evangelist Manley”). The church in Witu has grown from strength-to-strength and today it has over 50 congregants and a thriving Sunday school. The Pastor has set up a school for the underprivileged and he is both the Principal and a Teacher in the school. The church in Witu has undergone a lot of persecution and as a result has had to move location several times. Despite the challenges, the church managed to raise money and purchase a one (1) acre plot within the town. Today, they are struggling to erect a church structure to accommodate the congregation and house the school children during the school term. We prayerfully request that you support this project. the estimated budget requirement is approximately Kenya Shillings Seven Hundred Thousand. (Kshs 700,000/=). [wpi_designer_button text=’Donate’ link=’http://www.silentstones.org/donations/witu-church-construction/’ style_id=’1316′ target=’self’]