MARCY'S WORLD

Preparation & Elevation Week:  May 29th to June 4th  Freedom From Prison Genesis 40-41 Joseph received freedom from prison through the interpretation of dreams. It was his calling since he was a young man and Joseph remained consistent even while in prison. Through his dream interpretation of his fellow prisoner, Joseph was able to be recognized and called forth to interpret Pharaoh’s dream. Lesson Learnt: I should keep using my gift in music and calling in ministry even while going through tribulation in 'prison' (whatever form it takes). That calling will be the source of your freedom. From this excerpt, I learn that even in my darkest season, I should remain faithful in serving God with my music ministry, and through that, He will open doors of honor. Step out boldly. Week:  5th to 11th June  New Season, New Era The old is gone, the new has come. The old season was there to show me that God is there with me through my journey.   I have entered a new ...

Taarab In rhythmic embrace, Taarab whispers tales, From Arabian sands to Kenya's coastal trails. A fusion rich, with roots entwined, Instruments adorned, melodies designed. Arabic ud, with its ancient call, Echoes through time, enchanting all. Taarab, the name, in joy it sings, A blend of cultures, where harmony springs. From sacred chants to secular rhyme, It weaves a tapestry, through space and time. Kinanda's strings once danced the night, In Mombasa's streets, in Lamu's light. Siti Binti Saad, a legend revered, In Zanzibar's embrace, her music steered. With Kiswahili's grace, she paved the way, For Taarab's rise, in night and day. Call and response, a symphony's dance, Male and female voices, in rhythmic trance. Instruments unite, in melodic flight, Harmonium, tabla, with drums so tight. Coast Nights in Nairobi, where cultures blend, Taarab's melodies, they never end. Chakacha's sway, Mwanzele's call, In Kenya's heart, music enthralls...

Mwanzele In the land of vibrant sun and swirling breeze, Where Kenya's heart beats in melodies, A tale of music, rich and grand, Unfolds along the coastal sand. Mwanzele, they call it, with a lively sway, Born from Mijikenda's joyful play, Amidst weddings, festivals, and merry cheers, It dances through the passing years. Taarab's whispers, Chakacha's embrace, Bango's rhythm, interlace, Instruments sing, drums and bells, Tales of joy that the heart tells. Call and response, voices unite, Underneath the day's warm light, As Swahili words in coastal tongue, Tell of love, of laughter sung. Though beyond Kenya's gentle shore, Mwanzele's rhythm asks for more, In Albert Shehi's tunes, Kilimanjaro's band, The spirit of Mwanzele, roams the land. So let it dance, let it sing, In every heart, let it ring, For Nzele, Mwanzele, by any name, A treasure of culture, a vibrant flame.

Worship and Provision We had our annual church conference last week (10 th -17 th March) and the theme was Mind-Shift which was based on the 2019 theme which is Reset and Reposition. The sermons were really eye opening and with revelations which I just had to share. The guests were Bishop Kyula of Purpose Center and Pastor Muriithi from Mavuno Church. Bishop Kyula was ministering on Worshipping God and Provision. The teachings, full of insight, helped us grow both spiritually and financially and I’m here to share that. In his sermon on worship, he said worship is an act of obedience. It is action. It is a response. In Genesis 22, God commands Abraham to sacrifice Isaac to show His obedience to God. Abraham doesn’t hesitate. The day of the sacrificial giving, he goes the hill with Isaac together with his servants. Abraham leaves the servants at the bottom and says in verse 5, … and WE WILL come back to you (after giving the sacrifice). This already shows the faith Abraham ...

One sunny afternoon, (yeah, it was on a very hot day) I met with my two friends for Bible study and I can tell you guys, it's always exciting to share the word and get revelations you had not perceived. It's like finding a key to a treasure room you've been craving to get in to. During the Bible study, we shared about a few things and the story diverted. Our leader was talking about God first mentioning that He is the I AM who I AM to Moses in Exodus 3:14. God was saying to the Israelites that He is (that father, friend, protector, healer, provider, counselor , teacher, etc... yes, all that they would want Him to be,) that, He was. I AM that I AM.  Now fast forward to the New Testament. Mark 14:32-52 When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane and the soldiers came to arrest Him after betrayal by Judas, he said to them; I AM HE. Immediately, everyone fell to the ground. He was completing what He started, He had said to Moses, I AM that I AM, and now, He was pr...

I was sharing with some friends today, and we were talking about how you might be living but feel so low, you know? Waking up thankful for another day but see the stagnancy in your life and wonder, what you are doing. Of what benefit is the job you're doing, besides the income of course. You think of your age mates, colleagues, friends, relatives, and start comparing, what are you not doing right since they seem to be progressing and you try but seem to be on hold. I have heard people saying they're tired of their lives, they want to give up. They think dying is their next option, probably the only solution, a rest from everything for good, you know? I listen and I think of myself too, think of when many times I've wanted to give up. Does it get to this? Maybe it's not about suicide, it's just the thought of resting in peace and not waking up again. It could be a solution, but have I exhausted every option?  Sometimes we're too drained to pray, you know...

Apostle Tengu Yoka of Resurrection Temple preached on a sermon themed  The Deep calls to the Deep. T he sermon was explaining how God created everyone with a specific purpose which must be accomplished but He alone knows it and reveals it at the right time.   Rahab was a prostitute in the days of Joshua during the exodus. Though a prostitute, Rahab helped two spies accomplish their duty and all this was possible because of her stature at that time. During those days, prostitutes in Jericho were forced to live next to the walls surrounding the city. She was able to host the spies at a strategic location and knew God would deliver Jericho into the hands of the Israelites [ Joshua 2:8-11 ].  Rahab's assignment was fulfilled when she helped the people of God spy on their enemies. For this reason she became a woman of honor in her time. The seed which is purpose placed in her by God bore fruits when it was time and all this happened for the Glory of God.  ...