Edwin and Anne Kibathi relocated to London from the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) in Kenya in 2006 to reach out to and minister to the large East African expatriate community in the UK and begin a church planting ministry known as PCEA UK Outreach.
The church plant was established in the Stratford area of East London and has continued to grow since then. At present the congregation has over 100 adult members, with many more children and young people in the congregation. They meet for worship services every Sunday afternoon at 395 Barking Road in East London and offer a warm welcome to newcomers and visitors. In addition, the congregation has a Women’s Guild, Men’s Fellowship, Sunday School and youth group, each of which takes an active part in the church services during the year.
In recent years, two PCEA fellowship groups have started in Luton and Reading, with East African expatriates gathering each Sunday in Luton and one Sunday a month in Reading for worship and teaching.
Edwin and Anne also engage with the wider East African expatriate community in the UK and seek to support people pastorally.
Edwin and Anne have continued their work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Church services and meetings have been held online and they have been able to keep in good contact with church members and others either online or by phone.
For more information on the PCEA London go to PCEA UK Outreach Facebook.
General Prayer Points
- Give thanks for the vital and growing ministry of PCEA UK Outreach among Kenyans and other East African expatriates in London, Luton, Reading and in other parts of the UK.
- Pray for daily wisdom and strength for Edwin and Anne and those working with them, as they seek to reach out and share the love of Jesus Christ with the many who have practical needs or are facing hardship or difficulties of one kind or another.
- Pray especially for the ministry to children and young people, that they will grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and find spiritual guidance and encouragement, as they attend the various meetings arranged for them.
Edwin and Anne have recorded a short three minute film clip which can be downloaded and used in church services, prayer meetings or events to raise awareness and prayer for what God is doing across the world, as we seek to go deep and wide in global mission involvement.
(For previous Digital Dispatches video clips click here)
Latest Report
April 2024
Greetings from London,
In the month of February and part of March, we were in Kenya where we had time to be with our family and friends. During the same time, Edwin took several days to represent the Men Fellowship in the PCEA 50th anniversary of the Presbyterian Men Fellowship international conference, which was taking place in Nairobi in the last week of February.
We also took time to visit several congregations where we were given an opportunity to bring greetings and also tell of our work in the UK.
Since we returned, we have had a chance to visit and fellowship with Reading, Luton and London congregations.
During the forthcoming Easter break, we expect to have catechism classes for the young people. This is to prepare them to be communicants. The classes will be held on zoom.
On 6 April, the members of the ladies’ fellowship from all our branches will be travelling to Birmingham for a seminar. This is also meant to encourage members at Birmingham, and also to prepare for the woman's guild commissioning expected to take place in June.
Thank you.
Edwin and Anne Kibathi.
Prayer Points
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Thank God for journey mercies to Kenya and back.
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That the catechism classes will be successful and will make an impact in the lives of the youth.
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That the ladies will be granted journey mercies and that their day in Birmingham will be fruitful.
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That God will grant us strength and wisdom as we continue leading and even encouraging the congregations.
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