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CATHEDRAL VISIONA cathedral of spiritual nourishment and fellowship for ministry to the world

CATHEDRAL MISSION STATEMENTTo transform people’s lives into Christian maturity and fullness of life through obedience to the Word of God.

CORE VALUES

■ Prayer ■ Servant hood ■ Unity in diversity ■ Excellence with integrity ■ Innovation and creativity

6th Archbishop’s Enthronement service on 3rd July 2016

Centennial Crossover service on 2nd February 2017

Pastoral Care visit to Dr. Ribiero visitin March 2016

2nd edition of Golflite tournamentin May 2016

Donation to Mbagathi Hospital in September 2016

All Saints Primary school, past sports day

Kindergarten children playing Provost and the Hospital Ministry team during a past training

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2016

n CONTENTS

Part I Preamble 4

Provost’s report on Ministry Pillars 1. Worship Pillar 8 2. Education and Discipleship Pillar 15 3. Evangelism and Outreach Pillar 18 4. Pastoral Care and Sacraments Pillar 23 5. Ministry Placement Pillar 27

People’s Warden report 35

Part II

Hon. Treasurer’s Report 38

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 Cathedral information – Parochial Church Council Members and Advisers 48 Report of the Parochial Church Council 49 Statement of the Parochial Church Council’s Responsibilities 50 Report of the Independent Auditor 51 Statement of Comprehensive Income 52 Statement of Financial Position 53 Statement of Changes In Funds 54 StatementofCashflow 55 Notes to the Financial Statements 56

All Saints’ Cathedral Nairobi

Theyear2016markedtheendofaCentenarysincethefirstfoundationstonewaslaidin1917tobuildtheCathedral.Formanyofuswhowerenotalivethen,itisagreatpriviledgetoseetheendofaCentenaryandlookbacktothegrowthoftheCathedraloverthelast100years.

Theyear2016beganonahighnoteasweembarkedonthetheme“BearingFruitthatLasts”takenfromJohn15:16. This theme laid emphasis on the Cathedral’s vision to be a teaching church highlighting the importance of going beyond nominal Christianity to action by bearing fruit.

Intheyear2016wewitnessedtheretirementofthe5thArchbishopoftheAnglicanChurchofKenya,theMostRev.Dr.EliudWabukalaandtheelectionandenthronementofhispredecessor,theMostRev.Dr.JacksonOleSapitonFriday20thMay2016andSunday3rdJuly2016respectively.FormanyAnglicansitwasthefirsttimetowitnessanenthronementservicecharacterizedbypompandcolourwithover7,000worshippersinattendanceincludingArchbishops,Bishops,membersoftheDiplomaticCorps,keygovernmentofficialsaswellasthePresidentoftheRepublicofKenya,H.E.UhuruKenyatta.TheAnglicanChurchofKenyareceivedaccolades from across the nation for peaceful elections and smooth leadership transition.

2016wasapioneeringyearaswesawthestartofthefirstladies’mentorshipprogramdubbedAdiliwhichisKiswahilifor“virtuous”.Theprogramwhichtargetsladiesages24to34wasverywellreceivedwith57ladiesgraduatinginJuly.TheprogramisdesignedtocomplementtheManEnoughprogramhostedattheCathedralunderthestewardshipofTransformNations.

Additionally,weconcludedtheinstitutionalizationoftheDeafcongregationthatwaspreviouslynotoperatingunder the Cathedral umbrella. This enabled members of this congregation get registered after membership trainingandtheirfirstconfirmationon3rdDecember2016.AsawaytointegratethemintotheCathedralproperly,wehavecontinuedtoconductSignLanguageclassesheldbetweenJanuaryandJuneeveryyearsincetheyear2014forthegeneralcongregation.Similarly,theministrystaffteamcomprisingofClergy,Ministrycoordinatorsamongothershaveundergonesignlanguageclassestoenablethemcommunicatebetterwithmembers of the deaf congregation.

Also,forthesecondtimeintheCathedral’shistory,anAssistantProvost(Rev.PaulKorir)waselectedandenthronedasthe1stBishopoftheDioceseofKapsabeton12thJune2016.TheexitofRev.KoririnitiatedaminiClergyreshuffle.

WereceivedRev.EvansOmolloasthenewAssistantProvostwhileRev.JamesKimarireplacedRev.PeterNzimbiastheEvangelismandOutreachPillarMinister.Rev.LillianKaringawaspromotedtoreplaceRev.Fran-cisAwandoastheEducationandDiscipleshipPillarMinisterwhenRev.AwandowasappointedtoChaplainHisGracetheArchbishop.Rev.PeterNzimbimovedtoChristChurchWestlandsasVicarwhileRev.MithaliOngachitookuptheChildren&Baptismdocket.WealsoreceivedtwointernsnamelyDorcasOumaintheChildren’sministryandCapt.AliceKariukiintheWomen’sministry.

Inviewofthevisiontointegrateallwomen/ladiesundertheMother’sUnion,theWomen’sministrywasrevi-talizedlateintheyeartobeginspecializedprogramsin2017forwidowsandsinglemothers.ItishopedthatthroughtheseprogramsallladiesoftheCathedralwillfindaplacetoserveandreceivespiritualnourishment.

n PREAMBLE


Intheyear2016therewasmarkedgrowthinourannualattendanceincomparisontothelast2years.In2014wehadanattendanceof234,280,in2015247,610and262,603in2016whichisanincreaseof12%.Wecontinuetoprovidevariousprogramsincludingseminars,prayermeetings,rallies,andconferencessothatallCathedralmembersfindaplacetofullyengagethemselves.

The Social Outreach Ministry has continued to reach the unchurched through mission visits and outreach. In2016themissionteamwenttoVoi,Machakos,Malindi,Marsabit,MurangaandMkekenainTanzania.Over1,500peoplewerereachedandanother500gavetheirlivestoChrist.

Furthermore,thePrisonOutreachMinistrythrivedastheCathedralpartneredwithPrisonFellowshipKenyaandtrained20CathedralmembersonthePrisonersJourneyProgram.ThesemembersweredeployedtoNairobiWestPrison.Also,theCathedralattendedaDischargeBoardmeetingwhoseobjectiveistoaidinthereintegration of the inmates back to the society upon completion of their sentences.

Additionally,theEducationScholarshipsponsoredover80studentspursuingeducationinSecondaryschools,CollegesandUniversitiesatacostofKshs.6,794,895.Itisimportanttonotethatallprospectivescholarshipstudentsarevettedbeforetheawardingofscholarships.ThePillarplanstoholdworkshopsforthestudentsandencouragethemtojoinmentorshipprogramssuchasAdiliandManEnough.

UnderthePlacementPillar9LayReaderswereretiredduringaserviceheldon18thSeptember2016.Sub-sequently,19newLayReaderswereidentified,trainedandcommissionedon3rdDecember2016.Previously,thepositionofLayReaderwasadvertised,however,currentlyLayReadersarenominatedthenvettedatboththeCathedralandintheDiocese.Besidestheretirementofthe9layreaders,theappointmentofnewlayreaderswasnecessitatedbytheCathedral’scontinuedgrowth.

AlotofgrowthhasbeenobservedintheChildren’sMinistrywithapproximately1,200childrenattendingSunday services from baby class to ages 12. This has necessitated the allocation of another Crèche to cater forthebabyclassinSt.Matthewwhichisnowfittedwithappropriateaudio/visualequipmentandplaymats.

Additionally,therewasamarkedgrowthinattendanceoftheannualchildren’sVocationalBibleSchool(VBS).Inaddition,totheusualVBSheldattheCathedral,anotherVBSwasheldinKayolefrom22nd–26thAugust2016withmorethan400childrenparticipating.Thiswasthe2ndeditionofitskind.Itishopedthatthiswillprompt our children to begin engaging in outreach activities at a young age.

Overall,intheyear2016wehadmarkedgrowthinmostMinistrySectorsandabetteruptakeofPastoralCareprogramsincludingmembershiptraining,premaritalcounselingandthecellgroupministry.Wehopethatintheyear2017astheCathedralmarksitsCentenarybeginningon2ndFebruary2017,thattherewillbebetterengagementofmembersintoallministryactivitiessothatwecanallgrowtogetherasweenterintoanewCentenary!


(a) Elected InthelastAGM,thefollowingmemberswereelectedandco-optedintotheAllSaints’CathdralParochialChurch Council

NB: Those who have served up to 6 years will not be eligible for re-election to the Parochial Church Council.

(b) Appointed Provost’s Warden - Mr.JaredOgutu

(c) Co-opted

1. Mr.GideonOlawo - ClerkofWorks 2. Ms.JeropToo - YouthRepresentative 3. Mrs.CarolineGithae - LegalAdvisor 4. Mr.GuyBastable - InternationalCommunityRep. 5. Mrs.LizzieMusyimi - CathedralGuildRepresentative 6. Mr. Sam Ogutha - Deputy Warden 7. Ms. Eva Mdachi - Deputy Warden 8 Mrs.MargaretNjoroge - MothersUnionRepresentative 9. Dr.JohnKimani - Chair,CathedralSchool

n 2016 PCC MEMBERS AND THE NUMBER OF YEARS SERVED


Members

1. Mr.SamwelKiraka - Vice-Chairman/Chair,F&GPC2. Mrs.LucyWaruingi - Hon.Secretary3. Mrs.AnnOwuor - Hon.Treasurer4. CanonJothamKilimo - People’sWarden5. Mr.JaredOgutu - ProvostsWarden6. Mr.SamOgutha - DeputyWarden/Chair,Investment7. Ms.EvaMdachi -DeputyWarden/Chair,Procurement8. Dr.DanOyuga - Chair,Evangelism&Outreach9. Mr.ArthurNganga - Chair,PastoralCarePillar10. CanonMacrineOwiti - Chair,WorshipPillar11. Mr.GeoffreyWashiali - Chair,Education&DiscipleshipPillar12. Mrs.WinnieNjenga - Chair,MinistryPlacementPillar13. Mrs.CarolineGithae -LegalAdvisor14. Mrs.LizzieMuysimi - CathedralGuildRepresentative15. ArchGideonOlawo - Hon.ClerkofWorks16. Mr.JamesNgeta - Chair,Property17. Dr.JohnKimani - Chair,CathedralSchools18. Mr.GuyBastable - InternationalCommunityRepresentative19. Ms.JeropToo - YouthChair20. Mrs.MargaretNjoroge - MothersUnionChair21. Mr. Cornelius Walubengo - Member22. Mrs. Pauline Nguyai - Member

Staff

1. VeryRev.CanonSammyWainaina - Provost/Chairman2. Rev. Evans Omollo - Assistant Provost & Worship Pillar Minister3. Rev.JamesKimari - EvangelismandOutreachPillarMinister4. Rev.LillianKaringa -EducationandDiscipleshipPillarMinister5. Rev.JosephineNgahu - PastoralCarePillarMinister6. Rev.AlfredApela -YouthMinister7. Rev. Mithali Ongachi - Children’s Minister8. Rev.JosephKamau -SacramentsMinister9. Rev.KevinKamotho - Teens’Minister10. Rev.PhilipOwuor - HospitalVisitationMinister11. Mr.MosesWaweru - FinanceManager12. Mr. George Maina - Cathedral Administrator


TheWorshipPillarensuresthattheworship/spiritualneedsofthecongregationareidentified,reviewedandrespondedtoeffectivelybyprovidingservicesthatarevibrant,enrichingandinclusivewhilstmaintainingtheAnglican authenticity.

TheCathedralcurrentlyrunsatotalof14services(includingaServiceforthedeaf)eachSundaythatofferadiverseworshipexperiencetomembers.In2014annualattendancewas234,280;in2015wehad247,610andin2016wehad262,603.Thegraphbelowsummarizesmonthlyattendanceforthelastthreeyears.

n PROVOST’S REPORT

1. WORSHIP PILLAR

OBJECTIVES AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVE 1 To create and develop a liturgy that is vibrant, contemporary and that enhances the worship experiencesin the Cathedral

1. 2016 Theme-intheyear2016,theCathedralcentreditsservicesuponthetheme“Bearing Fruit that lasts”takenfromJohn15:16.ThisisinlinewiththeteachingobjectiveoftheCathedral. i. ThemainoftheobjectiveofthefirstquarterwastohelpChristiansliveandpractice theirfaithatalltimeandinallplaces(PracticalChristianity)whichwasachievedthroughthe followingtopics.

a. BearingFruitthatlastwhichwastheintroductionandgeneraloverviewofthetheme. b. Howtobearfruit?(Lent)throughstudyingtheWordofGod,prayer,fastingandfellowship. c. BiblicalexamplesoftheFruitthatLast(Galatians5:22-23;Romans14:17)-Lovepatience, righteousness,joyandpeace d. VirtuesoftheChristianFaith(1Peter3:5-10)asevidencebyalivingfaith,goodness, knowledge,perseverance,selfcontrol,goodnessandmutualaffection


ii. Thesecondquarterfocusedonthepracticalaspectofbearingfruitthroughthefollowing areas of concentration:-

a) TheChristianfaith(Spiritualgrowth,theHolySpiritandtheHolyTrinity), b) HealthMonthwheretheChristiansweretaughtonhowtolivehealthylifestyles, c) TheChristianfaithbearingfruitinincorporatingthosewithdisabilitychallengesin July(theDisabilityMonth) d) AugustduringtheMissionmonth,theChristianswereencouragedtosharethefaith withtheWorld.

iii. Inthelastquarter,thefocuswasontheproveoflivingalifethatisevidentlybearingfruit thatlasts.Thiswasachievedthroughthefollowingtopics:-

a) Disciplinesofdiscipleshipnamely,theWordofGod,prayer,witnessingandfellowship. b) TheHomeBiblechurchesinmobilizingmemberstojoinCellGroupswherethey wouldteach,fellowship,shareandpraytogetherasacommunity. c) TheExecellingChurchistheChurchwhosemembersbearfruitthatlast.Thegoalof theseriesofsermonsisthegrowthoftheChurchandherpeopleintheir understanding of and practice of the grace of giving in the life of every maturing Christian. d) AdventwhichgavetheChristiansthereasonforbearingfruitbecauseofGod’s greatestgifttomankindwhichisourSaviourJesusChrist

2. Children’s Prayer Book–intheyear2016aChildrenfriendlyliturgywasdevelopedand500 copiesprintedwhichareinuseintheSundayschool.Thishascreatedorderlyworshipand enhanced corporate participation of children in prayer.

OBJECTIVE 2 To have a congregation that values and effectively engages in individual and corporate prayersThe Cathedral has continued to be open to members and Christians from various denominations throughout the week for individual and corporate prayers.

1. Prayer room–theconceptofa24-hourdedicatedprayerroomwasrealizedduringtheyearand is in use for individual prayer. The prayer room has provided a conducive environment to engage in individual and small group prayers.

2. Prayer Ministry–thePrayerMinistryhascontinuedtogrowthroughweeklyWednesdayprayer andhealingservices,monthlykeshas,prayerralliesandconferences.Aprayercommitteetoco-or dinateprayerinitiativesattheCathedralwasconstituted.ClergyandMinistrystaffhavebeentaking partinleadingprayersessions.Clergyparticipationhascontributedtogrowthandstabilitywith increased number of Christians’ participation in prayer.

3. Prayer Chain –theCathedralparticipatedinaoneweekprayerchaininSeptemberthatsawthe main denominations of the city come together to engage in corporate prayer. The prayers focused on various issues that affect Nairobi city.


4. Africa Children’s Prayer Daywasobservedwiththeaimofinvolvingandnurturingchildrenin prayer. About 200 children attended and participated in leading prayers for various issues affecting the society.

OBJECTIVE 3 To create an environment in which members show respect for order, systems and place of worship

1. TheCathedralGuildwasinstrumentalinteachingthecongregationthevalueofrespectingthe placeofworshipthroughthevariousopendaysheldduringtheyear.TogetherwiththeCathedral vergers,theyalsoensuredthattheCathedralwashabitableanddecorated.

2. LayreadersCommissioningservicewasonSunday3rdDecember2016.19newLayReaderswere commissionedwhoweredrawnfromthevariousservices,skill-setandsectorswithinthe Cathedral.TheLayreadershaveaddedvalueinleadingSundayservicesaswellashelpinginother roleslikecellgroupsandBibleStudies.

3. TheCourtesyMinistrywasrevampedintheyeartoshowhospitalitytovisitors.Through interactionswithvisitorsithasbeenestablishedthatmostofthevisitorscomeseekingfora Churchtoworshipinandbyreceivingthemwarmlymostofthemwereabletojointhe membership classes and became active members of the Cathedral.

4. Throughtrainingandfellowships,themembersoftheReaders’Ministryhavebeenreadingthe scriptureduringtheWorshipServices.Inordertomaintainthesehighstandards,theReaders’ ManualandCharterwerereviewedandrevisedarecurrentlyinuse.

5. Sidesmen,UshersandSecurityMarshalshaveensuredthatthereisorder,security,respectandsafety duringtheservices.Duringthespecialservicestheseteamswereattheforefrontofensuringthat peoplewereguidedappropriatelyandotherlogisticswelltakencareofduringservices.

6. InordertoenhancerespectfortheCathedralasaplaceofworship,thePillarconductedseveral trainings and teachings on etiquette to various teams and Ministries.

OBJECTIVE 4 To enhance and enrich worship experiences through special services, events, occasions and music

Special services –intheyear2016therewasmarkedgrowthinattendanceofmostservicesasshowninthetablebelow. a. Enthronementserviceofthe6thArchbishop,theMostRev.Dr.JacksonOleSapit,was heldon3rdJuly2016at10am.Theservicewasverywellattendedwith6,900people in attendance.

b. AnnualDiocesanThanksgivingservicewasheldonSunday9thOctober2016.Thisservice bringstogetherChristiansacrosstheParishesintheDioceseforfellowshipandfundraising.


c. AnnualDiocesanDivineConferencewasheldfrom26thto28thAugust2016.This conferenceismeanttorejuvenatethespiritualityofChristiansintheDiocesesandbeyond.

d. ThetablebelowshowsattendanceanalysisfortheChurchfeasts:

i. Thetableshowsaremarkableaveragegrowthof42.3%inattendancewhichisanindication that through the teaching on the meaning and importance of the services have been under stood by the congregation.

ii. The20%declinenotedintheChristmasandNewyear’sWatchnightservicesin2016isdue tothefactthatboththeChristmasandNewYear’sdayfortheyearfellonaSundayduring thefestiveseasonwherebymanymemberswereaway.


Occasions:

1. Confirmation servicewasheldonSaturday3rdDecember2016.Forthefirsttime21membersof thedeafcongregationwereconfirmedasameansofintegratingthemintothelifeoftheCathedral.

2. Police service washeldonSunday18thDecember2016duringthe11.30amserviceanda luncheonthereafter.Therewereabout350policeofficersinattendance.Thisprovidedan opportunityforministrytothepolicewhoaremostlynotabletoattendChurchservicesbecause ofthenatureofwork.

3. Harvest Festivalwasheldon25thSeptember2016.Cathedralmembersweregivenan opportunitytosharedonationsincashandkindwithidentifiedneedyhomesasademonstrationof Christ’slove.Thehomeslistedbenefitedasshownbelow:

Note: The list of beneficiaries is generated from the requests submitted to Nairobi International Trade Fair Organizing Committee.

4. Children’s graduation service washeldon18thDecember2016with63pre-teenagersgraduating toTeens’service.Therestofthechildrengraduatedtothenextclasses.


5. Music: Thefollowingchartgivescomparativestatisticsontheattendanceandinterestonaseriesofevents thatwereheldintheyearunderreview.


Areas requiring improvement

a. Organ –comprehensiveplanforrestorationofourMainSanctuaryorganwasputinplace.This involvedthefirstphaseofpurchasingandcommissioningvariouspartsfortheworktokickoff in 2017.Theworkbeganinlate2016withtuningofbothorgansandpurchaseofpipesandother parts. ThiswasdoneinanticipationoftheCentenarycelebrationsin2017.

b. Re-training of the Sound/Media team–duetothegrowthinspecialservicesheldwithinthe Cathedral,itwasrecommendedthatoutstandingvolunteersoftheSound/Mediabeidentifiedand trainedfurther.Thiswillenhancetheirtechnicalskills.

Identified challenges and suggested solutions


ThisPillarworksincollaborationwiththeotherPillarsinbuildingGod’speopletoreachspiritualmaturity.In2016,thePillarfocusedonequippingthememberstogrowinfaithandinknowledgeofGodthroughconsis-tent training to attain Christian unity and maturity in faith. It also provided support to some of the Ministries inthemanagementofthetransitionprocessesattheCathedral.Inordertomeettheobjectivesunderthispillar,theactivitiesdiscussedbelowwerecarriedout.

OBJECTIVE 1 To develop a pool of well-grounded and theologically sound congregants for ministry and engagement on contemporary issues that affect the society.

Activities

(i) TheologicalEducationbyExtension(TEE).TheCathedralhad18TEEgroupswithatotalof220 participantsincludingaKiswahiliTEEgroupandtwoyouthclasses.AnAnnualGeneralMeetingand retreatwereheldinthemonthofNovemberandrelevantofficialswereelected.

(ii) Teens’BibleWeek: HeldinAprilwithanaverageattendanceof38teens.

(iii) AnnualVacationBibleSchool[VBS]washeldinAugustasfollows: a) 577childrenattheCathedral b) 450childrenwerehostedatTujisaidiePrimarySchoolinKayole. Atotalof1027childrenwerereached.

(iv) KAMA:HeldfellowshipsandmeetingseverymonthandadinnerattheendoftheYear.thishave started the process of developing a Men’s Mentorship Programme.

(v) Mothers’Unionheldseminarsandfellowshipsintheyear,mobilizedthecongregationinbuyinga Mothers’Unionbusthatwouldbeusedforministryandincomegeneration.Mothers’Uniontalent weektookplacefrom15thto19thAugust2016.Enrollmentof40newmemberstookplaceat St.Augustine Madaraka Church on 20th August 2016.

(vi) Widows’MinistryCommitteewasreconstitutedinNovemberandaretreattorevitalizethe ministrywasheldfrom2ndto3rdDecember2016.

(vii) SeniorCitizensheldseminars,fellowshipsandvisitationswithanaverageparticipationofabout20 members.TheCathedralalsohostedtheWorldDayofSeniorCitizensinSeptember.

(viii) SchoolofPrayer:Level1and2washeldduringtheyearfor9monthsandatotalof47participants graduatedandwereawardedcertificates.Thisincludedmembersoftheserviceforthehearing impaired.

2. EDUCATION & DISCIPLESHIP PILLAR


(ix) TheChildrenMinistry:varioustrainingsforteacherswereheldsuchas;ChildDevelopmentand psychologyfor3sessionsinthemonthsofJanuary,FebruaryandMarch,ChildEvangelism Fellowship(CEF)trainingforoneweekinthemonthofJune-July,basictrainingI-inhousetraining, ChildNetTuamkeTrainingwhereeightpeopleattended,Diocesantrainings,VBStraininginAugust and Camp training in December.

OBJECTIVE 2 To support the Cathedral ministries through the development of rich and sound curricular and ministry materials

Activities Thefollowingmanualswererevisedandarecurrentlyinuse:

a. NewBelieversTrainingManual b. Discipleship training Manual c. Cathedral Evangelistic Training Manual d. Membership Manual e. CellGroupLeadersGuide f. FinancialFreedomForFamilies(F4)ProgramincollaborationwithCMSAfrica. g. SchoolofPrayerManual(currentlyunderreview) h. AdiliManual(currentlybeingdeveloped)

TheCathedralwillpublishtheabovenamedmanualsforuseacrosstheAnglicanChurchofKenya.

OBJECTIVE 3 To support effective management of transitions amongst different sectors and special focus groups, and facilitate membership assimilation in different sectors.

Activities

i. 63 pre teens graduated from Sunday school to the Teens’ ministry during the Graduation and end Yearserviceon18thDecember2016.

ii. RitesofPassageExperiences(ROPES):TheBoys’campwasheldfrom15/11/2016to20/11/2016 whiletheGirls’campwasheldfrom22/11/2016to27/11/2016.OnSaturday7thJanuary2017,53 teenswerecommissionedattheParklandsBaptistChurchandwelcomedatAllSaintsCathedralon 8thJanuaryduringthe9.30amservice.

iii. TheEx-CansProgram–38teenagerswhocompletedhighschoolstudieswerepreparedforlifein CollegeandUniversity.

iv. Camps: a) Children’sCampwasheldatBookerAcademyinMumiasfrom5thto9thDecember2016 withatotalof78childrenattending. b) Teens’CampwasheldatNaromoruRiverLodgefrom5thto9thDecember2016witha total of 35 teens in attendance. c) YouthCampwasheldatNaromoruRiverLodgefrom28/12/2016to02/01/2017withatotal of35YouthandYoungAdultsinattendance.


v. Adili(Virtuous):Thisisa6monthsprogrammefocusingonmentoringyoungladiesbetweenages 24–34bymentorswhoare35yearsandabove.57youngladiessuccessfullywentthroughthe program and graduated. A manual for use in future classes is being developed.

OBJECTIVE 4 To develop the Resource Centre into a facility that will enable easy access to Christian literature, and support study and research by congregants and staff.

Activities

(i) TheCathedralpurchased230bookswhicharebeingutilizedattheResourceCentre.

(ii) Collating,documentingandarchivingalltheimportantmaterials(photosanddocuments,aswellas oralstoriesfromCathedralmembers)oftheCathedral’sHistoryforthepurposesofCentenary Celebrations in 2017.

(iii) AResourceCentreCommitteecomprisingofprofessionalsfromtheCathedralwasconstitutedin order to assist in planning and equipping the Resource Centre to a higher standard.

OBJECTIVE 5 To oversee and develop discipleship programs in the Cathedral.

Activities

Thefollowingdiscipleshipprogramswererolledout:

(i) WeeklyBibleStudygroups a. Youth:Therewere80regularattendees,someofwhomgavetheirlivestoChrist. b. CathedralBibleStudywith5regularparticipantsmeteveryTuesdayfrom5:30pm.

(ii) YoungAdultsfellowshipcontinuedwithanaverageattendanceofover40participants.

(iii) WeeklyBibleStudyquestionsforthecongregationweredevelopedinlinewiththeCathedral Annual theme and Sunday topics.

(iv) NewBeliever’sclassestookplaceand34participantscompletedthesessions.


ThecoremandateoftheCathedralEvangelisticandOutreachPillar istoreachouttheun-churched,de-churchedandunreached;both in theCityandotherstrategicmissionfields inKenyaandbeyond. In thepastyeartheCathedralextendeditsinfluenceintheCitythroughtheCathedralEvangelisticTeamandkeystrategicpartnersthroughoutthenation.Inresponsetothepovertysituationinthecountry,theCathedralreachedouttotheneedy(sociallyandeconomically)withagospelthatdemonstratedthecompassionofChristthroughloveandcare.Inordertomeeteachobjectiveunderthispillar,theCathedralcarriedoutvariousactivitiesintheyearunderreview.

OBJECTIVE 1 To enhance outreach ministry to key institutions and audiences in the city selected schools and colleges, and underprivileged members of the society.

MissionsSeveralmissionswereorganizedindifferentdioceses,schools,universitiesandcolleges

i) Schools and Colleges Ministry Theministeringteamsincluded:Windsofpeace,VesselsofHonourandDrama.Theinstitutions visited includethefollowing: a) SathyaSaiSchool b) StephJoyGirlsSchool c) BuruburuGirlshighschool d) LimuruGirls e) MoiNairobiGirls

ii) Outreach to schools a. CampusMinistry:AllSaintsCathedralFellowship(CampusMinistry)heldtheirmeeting everyFridaysdrawingmembersfromdifferentuniversities-NairobiCampus,Technical UniversityofKenyaandKenyattaUniversity.Theyheldabreakfastmeetingon11thNovember 2016and150studentsattendedandweresensitizedontheneedtodoevangelismwithintheir respective campuses. During the year they have been participating in door to door campus evangelism. b. SportsMinistry:TheyparticipatedintheLeftFootLeaguein2016atKilimaniPrimaryschool everySunday.ThesoccerteamwontheirlastmatchinDecember2016.Aspartofevangelism andoutreach,theyvisitedRescueDadaChildren’sHomeon23rdDecember2016toencourage the children and also gave donations.

c. Drama Ministry: The Drama Ministry holds their Poetry Spot every 2nd Friday of the Month.Dramaministryengagedincreativeministrythroughskits,poems,spokenwordand otherartisticexpression.Thiseventbringstogethertheyouthwheretheyshowcasetheirgifts and talents.

3. EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH PILLAR


iv) Mission Month

a. InAugust2016,thePillarorganizedevangelisticactivitieswiththeMissionmonththemebeing “Conversion that bears fruit”withatagline“tell me your story” Focusing on Rev: 12:11b. Evangelisticmessageswerepreachedinalltheservicesandpeopleresponded.About150 individualsgaveandrededicatedtheirlivestoChrist.Hundredsreceivedspecializedprayers.

b. AteamfromChicagovisitedKayoleon24thAugustandwasinvolvedinVBSteaching.Theyhelda concertanddonatedamusicalkeyboardandanamplifiertotheKayoleYouthgroup.

c. Night Evangelism: this took place on 19th August 2016.The team reached out to 50 guards and streetchildrenwiththegospelofChristalongMuindiMbinguStreetinNairobiC.B.D.

d. HospitalVisitation:About100peoplewerereachedwiththeGospelofChristattheKenyatta Hospital. e. SportsMinistry:TheASCSportsMinistryinconjunctionwiththeSocialOutreachministry (SOM)andTumainiYouthofKayoleparticipatedinaclean-upexercise,sharingofthegospeland culminatedwiththeaFootballTournament.

f. KipawaMinistry:themembersinyouthministryheldArtExpoanddisplayedtheirtalents.

g. YoungProfessionals:TheYoungProfessionals’Forumtookplaceon6thAugust2016and80 youngpeopleparticipated.Theywereempoweredonhowtoevangelizeandmakeimpactinthe market place.

h. OutreachtotheTrafficPolice:ThePillarcommitteemembersandClergyreachedouttothe trafficpolicealongtheintersectionofPanAfricHotelandroundaboutsalongUniversityWay, NyayoHouse,HaileSelassie,BunyalaRoadandNyayoStadiumwiththegospelandagiftof umbrellas. i. Streetfeedingprogramme:About80childrenwerereachedwiththegospelofChrist,fedand clothed.

v) Preachers Club: Themembersmetevery2ndSundaysofthemonthandwentthroughLanghamPreachearsTraining levelOneinJuly2016.ThemembersweretrainedandequippedwithBibleexposition, hermeneutics and sermon delivery skills.

vi) Prison Outreach Ministry a) TheASCpartneredwithPrisonFellowshipKenyaandtrained20Cathedralmembersonthe PrisonersJourneyProgramme.ThemembersweredeployedforministryinNairobiWestPrison.

b) AllSaintsCathedralattendedaDischargeBoardmeetingwhoseobjectiveistoaidinthe reintegration of the inmates back to the society upon completion of their sentences. ASC is walkingwithoneoftheprisonerswhowasreleasedwiththeaimofenablinghimtosettleback into community life.


OBJECTIVE 2 To diversify the Cathedral’s outreach through various interventions which extend the love and compassion of Christ

ActivitiesThroughtheSocialOutreachMinistry,theCathedralfocusedon3areasmainly;education,reliefandspiritualnurture.

i. Education Scholarship TheChurchsponsored88studentspursuingeducationinSecondaryschools,Collegesand UniversitiesatasumofKshs.6,794,895.Allstudentswerevettedbeforebeingawardedscholarship. TheywereencouragedtoplugintoCathedralministries.

ii. Social Outreach Ministry in Kayole a) KayoleOutreach:TheSecondaryschoolsponsorshipprogramsupported7studentswithfunds fromCMSIreland.Theprimaryschoolwhichthecommunitysetup(TujisaidiePrimarySchool) hasbeenperformingwellwiththebeststudentscoring362marksin2016. b) 72childrenwentforanEducationalTourattheAnimalOrphanageinNairobiNationalParkfor in October 2016 c) TheEvangelism&OutreachPillarandEducation&DiscipleshipPillarheldprayerssessionfor class8candidatesandpresentedthemwithsuccesscardsandgiftson8thOctober2016

iii. Partnerships, International Linkages Missionary Work: a) CMSIreland:Thefundingcateredfortheschoolfeedingprogramme,schoolfeesandeducational trips throughout the year. b) Chicago-Intern:PhilipJehlwassecondedforareciprocalmissionprogrammeaspartofalong termpartnershipbetweentheCathedralandtheGreenhousemovement.Hecompletedhis6 monthsinternshipattheCathedralhavingservedinSOM,YouthMinistry,Teens’Ministryand Sunday School. c) HolyTrinityPro-CathedralBrusselshasbeensupportingcommunityworkinKayolewith medical care.

iv. Golflite Tournament: Thistookplaceon13thMay2016atVetlabSportsClub.119golfersparticipatedand7 companiessponsoredtheevent.Thisboostedtheeducationscholarshipkittywith Kshs. 509,000.Apartfromraisingfundsthiswasanopportunitytoevangelizegolfersinthecity.

v. Economic Empowerment: 110membersofthecongregationaswellasstaffmembersattendedtrainingonSMARTFarming atChristianImpactMissioninYattain2016.Thiswasinformativeandeducational.Someofthose whoattendedthistrainingarereplicatingthefarmingtechniquestheyacquired

vi) Response to the needy TheCathedralextendeditsOutreachministrytoindividualswhocametoseekassistanceinthe church.Majorityofthemwerecounseledandsomegivenfoodandclothing.


OBJECTIVE 3 To strengthen strategic partnership with churches and Para-church organizations for ministry to unreached areas

ActivitiesTheCathedral supported various churches and Para-church organizations andministrieswith a total ofKsh.18,470,328.30fromOutwardGiving.Thefundssupportedandfacilitatedmissionsandministryacrossthe country and beyond. Thefollowingcolleges,universitiesandinstitutionsbenefitedfromOutwardGiving;

Universities & Colleges

Other Organizations


The Pastoral Care and Sacrament Pillar has continued to provide spiritual and physical nurture to Christians inallsectorstoupholdChristiangrowththroughwellstructuredsystems.Inthepastyearthepillarof-feredspiritualnurtureinhomesthroughcellgroups,chaplaincyinhospitals,trainingandwelcomingofnewmembers,outreachtothedeafthroughinterpretationandconversationalsignlanguagetraining,ministrytofamilies by supporting strong Christian values through Marriage Outreach Ministry {MOM}. IntheyearunderreviewthePillarcarriedoutvariousactivitiesinordertomeettheirobjectives.

OBJECTIVE 1 TostrengthenpastoralcareintheCathedralthroughwell-structuredengagementofClergyandmembers

Activities

a. Cell Group Month • InJune2016theCellGroupMinistryorganizedtheannualfundayandmorethan2000 members adults and children participated.

• CellgroupmonthwasobservedinOctober2016andatotalof916newmemberswere registeredandpluggedintoexistingcellgroups.Inaddition,5newcellgroupswerestarted.

4. PASTORAL CARE AND SACRAMENTS


• ThegroupsorganizedandvisitedStJeromeParish,MbagathiHospital,RayofHopeministryand KayoleTujisaidiecommunity,theyfellowshippedanddonateditems. • Cellgroupmeetingswentonasplannedandcellgroupleaderswentthroughrefresher coursesonleadershipfacilitatedbyCellKenya.

• Individualcellgroupsengagedincommunityserviceatchildren’shome,schoolsandother institutions. Some members adopted orphaned children.

b. Home and Hospital Visitation The Clergy and the Hospital Chaplaincy team reached out to the sick both in homes and in hospitals. ThepatientswereministeredtowiththewordofGod,HolyCommunionandprayers.Thefollowing hospitalswerevisited:- a) KenyattaHospital b) NairobiHospital c) NairobiWomen’sHospital d) AgaKhanHospital e) MathariHospital

Intheyearunderreview12,063patientswerevisitedinhospitalsand562intheirhomes.

c. Medical Camp

ThePillarhadasuccessfulMedicalcampinJune2016conductedbyKenyaMedicalWomen Association(KMWA).Over3000adultsandchildrenbenefitted.Thechildren’smedicalcheckup includedanopportunitytolearnhandwashingtechniquesandreceivebookletscourtesyof DettolthroughKMWA.Someofthemedicaltestsdoneincludedscreeningofthepelvicareaand breastcancers,bloodsugarandbloodpressure.Medicaltalksonlifestylediseaseswerealsoconducted.

InOctober,thepillarorganizedanotherMedicalcampinpartnershipwithChiropracticClinic.The focusofthiscampwastoscreensicknessesrelatedtotheback.

d. New Members 416newmembersweretrainedandregistered.Thememberswhohadnotbeenbaptizedand confirmedweretakenthroughthebaptismandconfirmationclasses.Theywerealsoencouragedto joincellgroups.

e. SACCO report AllSaints’CathedralSACCOwasregisteredon4thAugust2009,withtheaimofempowering membersfinanciallyandtofulfillitsvisionof“empoweringeachotherforprogress.” Theprogressovertheyearsisassummarizedbelow:


ASCSACCOhaspartneredwithCICInsuranceGroupLimitedtoofferMotorVehicleinsuranceatsubsidizedratetomembers.AllmembersoftheCathedralareencouragedtojoin.TheSACCOisinthepro-cess of starting a Housing Cooperative Society.

OBJECTIVE 2 To strengthen the Cathedral Spiritual and psychosocial support to special interest groups

Activities

Special Abilities Ministry:

1. Catechismclassesforbaptismandconfirmationofdeafmemberswereconducted. 7memberswerebaptizedwhile21wereconfirmed. 2. TheministryhascontinuedtocreateawarenessonAutismbyhavingforumsforfamilieswith autisticchallenges.Thishasbeenwellattendedandcreatedbondingbetweenthefamiliesandthe ministry members. 3. Caregivershavecontinuedtoreachouttoourmemberswhoarehomeconfinedtofoster psychosocial support.

4. The pillar had a successful Special Ability month. Some of the activities carried out included - AvisittoDr.RibeiroSchoolwherewedonated50wheelchairsandotheritems. - AvisittoMbagathiHospitalwherewedonated20wheelchairs - AvisittochildrenwithSpinaBifidaconditionsatKijabeHospitalwheretheministry donated food stuff


- Atalentshowforpersonswithdisabilitywascarriedoutinthemonth - ThepersonswithdisabilityministeredatdifferentSundayservices.

5. Intheyearunderreview22membersoftheCathedralweretrained,graduatedand commissioned to serve the deaf community after successfully going through Sign language Classes.

OBJECTIVE 3 To strengthen the meaning and significance of sacraments in the worship and life of Congregants

Activities

1) Baptism: 216infantsandadultswerebaptised

2) Confirmation: 180candidateswereconfirmed

3) Funeral and Memorials: 83servicewereconducted

OBJECTIVE 4 To build spiritually mature Christians who uphold strong Christian values in families and society

(1) TheMarriageandOutreachMinistry(MOM)carriedoutthefollowingactivities: a. Premaritalclasseswereconductedquarterlyand63coupleswentthroughtheclass. b. TheannualMarriageOutreachconferencewasheldatPrideInnhoteland104couplesattended. c. Marriageenrichmentactivitiesincludingabreakfastforcouplesmarriedunderfiveyears, premaritaltalkwithdatingyouth,coupleshike,specialnightoutandparent-childeventswereheld. d. Valentinedinnertookplaceon14thFebruary2016and28couplesattended.

(2) 79weddingswereconducted

Counselling Ministry Counsellingministrywasstartedin2016.Thisministryhascontinuedtooffercounselingministryto membersoftheCathedral.ThepillarpartneredwiththeEvangelismPillarduringthemissionmonth. InthemonthofDecembertheministrymemberswenttoMatharehospitaltocounselthesickaswell as to donate food items and toiletries.


TheMinistryPlacementPillarseekstoidentify,developandnurturecongregantswithleadershipqualitiesanddeploy them in areas of their gifting. The Pillar supports leaders by vetting them to ensure that those involved inleadershipfulfilltheBiblicalcriteriaandqualification.Italsoofferspastoralsupporttotheleadersandtheenhancementoftheircapacitytoserve.Intheyearunderreview,thePillarcarriedoutvariousactivitiestoappreciate,recognizeandaffirmChurchmembersinministry.

OBJECTIVE 1 To develop a structured system for identification of members in order to nurture and place them as leaders in all sectors

Activities

(i) ThePCCAwayDaytookplaceon9to10June2016atSafariParkHotel.Themainspeakerwas BishopIsaacNg’ang’a.Amongthetopicscoveredwere:Thegeneralintroductiontoleadership (1Tim3:1-12),theroleofthePCCandtheplaceofthenationalCathedralintheDiocese, Province and Anglican Communion.

(ii) LeadershipRetreat:ALeadershipDevelopmentRetreatforCathedralministryleaderswas conductedon16thJuly2016with73membersinattendance.Theaimwastorecognizeand acknowledgethosewhoareleadingvariousministriesattheCathedralanddevelopthemsothat they can be more effective in their ministries.

(iii) LayReadersRetirement:TheLayReadersretirementservicewasheldonSunday18thSeptember 2016at11.30amwith9layreadersretiring.Theywerepresentedwithaplaque,giftsandtokens. ThiswasthefirstlayreadersretirementserviceconductedintheCathedralwiththeaimof appreciatingtheircontributionfortheservicesrendered.OtherparishesintheDiocesejoinedinthe Serviceandalsoconsideredfinancialgiftstotheirretirees.

(iv) LayReaderscommissioning:19newlayReaderswereidentified,trainedandcommissionedon 3/12/2016.Inthepast,thepositionoftheLayReaderhasbeenadvertisedandpeopleapply. However,currentlytheLayReadersarenominatedandtheyundergovettingattheCathedralandin theDiocese.TheChurchhasgrownandtherearemanyservicesthatrequiretheservicesofLay Readers.Theyarecurrentlyengagedinpreaching,leadingservices,pastoralandcellgroupleadership.

(v) LayReadersannualretreatwasheldon9thand10thDecember2016.Themainaimoftheretreat wastobuildcapacityandorientnewandservinglayreaders.Theywereremindedthattheyare expectedtoofferleadership,toservewithexcellence,tobeteachable,tobeteamplayersandtobe ambassadors of God. (vi) Staffing: • Transitions: TheAssistantProvostRev.PaulKorirwasappointedthefirstDiocesanBishopofKapsabet. RevPeterNzimbiwasappointedastheVicarofChristChurchWestlands. RevFrancisAwandowasappointedasthechaplaintotheArchbishop.

5. MINISTRY PLACEMENT PILLAR


• New staff: RevEvansOmollowasappointedastheAssistantProvost. RevMithaliOngachiwasappointedthe Children’sandBaptismminister. RevKevinKamothowasappointedastheTeens’minister. Rev.JamesKimariwasappointedastheEvangelismandOutreachminister. Mr.GeorgeMainawasappointedastheCathedralAdministrator. RevPhilipOwuorwasappointedasHospitalandVisitationminister. AlfredOumawasappointedasanElectrician. • Internal appointments: RevLilianKaringawasappointedastheEducationandDiscipleshipminister.

• Interns: CaptainAliceKariukiwasplacedunderCathedralWomenministry DorcasOumawasplacedunderChildren’sministry MaryIkuchawasplacedintheFinancedepartmentand JuneBitengowasplacedunderEvangelismandOutreachministry.

Objective 2 To develop and maintain effective mechanisms for continuous monitoring and evaluation of ministry

(i) ThePillarhasmaintainedtheuseofMinistryEvaluationformbyPillarsandMinistriesinastructured methodinordertokeeptrackofwhatishappeninginministriesandtohelpinmonitoringand evaluating their respective ministry activities.

Objective 3 To build and foster healthy external relationships

(i) InternationalLinkages:PhilipJehlfromMichigan,amemberoftheGreenHouseMovementcame forasixmonthinternshipaspartofthelongtermreciprocalpartnership.Cathedralhostedhimat ChurchArmy’shostel.HeworkedwiththeYouth,TeensandChildren.PhilipreturnedonSaturday 12/11/2016aftercompletinghis6monthsmissionexperienceattheCathedral.

(ii) ProvostvisitedJesmondParishNewCastleon18–25February2016toparticipateintheirannual conferenceandareciprocalmissionledbyRev.DavidHollowaytookplaceon28thApril–6thMay 2016inordertoestablishlinkagewiththeParish.

(iii) Chicagoreciprocalmission:Asuccessfulevangelicalmissiontookplacefrom1st–15thMarch 2016ledbytheAssistantProvost.Thosewhoaccompaniedhimwere:Rev.FrancisAwando, Rev.JosephineNgahuandCorneliusWalubengo,aPCCmember.

(iv) TheCathedralreceivedateamof10guestsfromGreenHouseMovementinChicagofrom18th– 28th August 2016 for a reciprocal mission during the Divine Conference. They also ministered during theVBSoutreachinKayoleandintheSundayServices.TheywereaccommodatedbyCathedral members.Thiswillbeaconstantneedasweengagewithmorepartnersinmission.


(v) TheProvostjoinedaDiocesanteamtoChicagoforareciprocalmissionfrom20thOctoberto1st November2016organizedbytheDioceseandhostedbytheGreenhouseMovement.Theteam visitedChurches,homes,collegesanduniversitiesandwereinvolvedinvariousministriesasthey encouraged the body of Christ in America.

OBJECTIVE 4 To facilitate revitalization of sectors in ministry

(i) NewStrategicPlan: HRPowerHousewereselectedtodevelopthenewStrategicPlan(2017-2021).Weareatan advancedstageindevelopingtheNewStrategicPlanwhichwillbelaunchedinearly2017.

(ii) YouthConference: Thesecondannualyouthconferencewasheldfrom2nd–5thJune2016.Thethemeofthe conferencewasderivedfromJohn15:8“Christian Fruitfulness: The test of Discipleship”. Itwassuccessfulwithanaverageattendanceof500youth.

(iii) YouthLeadershipTrainingwasheldon12thNovember2016withtheaimofimprovingtheir leadershipgiftingandgraduallyexposingthemtoministriesatleadershiplevel.

OBJECTIVE 5 To maintain effective communication mechanisms with the diverse audiences in the cathedral on ministry activities/opportunities

(i) WeeklybulletinswereconsistentlyproducedandSundaynoticesfocusedontheeventsthatwere keytochurchgrowth

(ii) Thewebsitewasregularlyupdated.ItcontainsinformationonProvost’sdeskand calendar of events.

(iii) NewsandViewsmagazinewaspublishedontimeeverymonthcapturingthethemeofthemonth and reporting on various ministry activities.


Yearafteryear,AllSaintsCathedralSchoolhasstrivedtoprovideaneducationalexperiencethatisfoundedonbiblicalprinciplestochildrenfromallwalksoflife.[Proverbs22:6]

The School’s Vision:TobeacentreofexcellenceinChristianEducationandLeadershipDevelopment.

The School’s Mission: To shape children destinies through the provision of holistic education.

The School’s Motto: KnowledgeforIntegrity.

Core Values:AllSaints’CathedralSchoolisacommunityofhighlydisciplined,honestandall-roundservantChristianleaders.Theschoolisguidedbythefollowingcorevalues:-

a) God Fearing Christian Education and Training is the basic foundation of education in All Saints’ Cathedral School.

b) Professionalism We are committed to building and nurturing a culture that is result oriented.

c) Honesty and Integrity Weareacommunitythatupholdshonestyandintegrityinallourdealingamongandwithourkey stakeholdersthatincludepupils,parentsandteachers.

d) Servant Leadership Weinculcateandupholdvaluesthatwilldevelopthepupilsintoall-roundservantChristianleaders from an early age.

e) Accountability Wearecommittedtoprudentuseandgoodstewardshipofresourcesentrustedtousandwill uphold and promote transparency as a virtue to be embraced by all stakeholders.

f) Commitment and Hard work Webelievethatthetwokeyintegralingredientsinallouractivitiesarecommitmentand hardwork.

g) Teamwork Werecognizethatcooperationamongstakeholdersisessentialtoachievethemissionoftheschool.

n ALL SAINTS’ CATHEDRAL SCHOOL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2017


Lookingbackattheyearunderreview,itisjudicioustothankGodforwhatwehaveachievedsofar.Thesignificanceofour schoolhasbeendemonstratedby the stable academicperformanceachieved throughremainingfaithfulandcommittedtoourbusinessplanwhosemainstrengthhasbeeninadvocatingforsmallclasssizesandanidealteacherpupilratio.Thepositiveeffectofthisisdemonstratedinthetrueconcernandcloserelationshipthatteachers,pupilsandparentsshareatMadaraka.

Wehaveconstantlydemonstratedapersistentdesiretoeffectivelyrespondtotheeducational,pastoralandholistic needs of our pupils under a distinctively Christian ethos.

Intheyearunderreview,theSchool’smeanscorewas348outofthepossible500.Althoughthisslightdropfromthepreviousyearwasanationaltrend,wewerestillabletograduateallourpupilstosomeofthemostreputable secondary schools across the country.

ANALYSIS OF KCPE PERFORMANCE 2014 to 2016

2014

SUBJECTS

TOTAL 1217 1039 1108 994 1081 5439

81 69 74 66 72 363AVE

ENG KISW MATHS SCIENCE S/ST TOTAL

2015

2016

Averages of 15 Students without one child who had learning diffuculties

Averages of 16 Students with the child who had learning difficulties


Ourunrelentingconcernforholisticdevelopmentequallyensuredthatourpupilscontinuedtogrowinper-sonality and character formation through our regular guidance and counseling routines. This culminated in the Cathedral’sRitesOfPassageExperiencesprogrammeforupperprimarypupils.

Ouridealschoolcompoundcontinuestoserveasawonderfulsurroundingforecologicalawarenessamongstourpupils.Intheyearunderreview,concertedeffortswereputinplacetolandscapetheareaunderthetreecanopyandtosecurethenaturalspringthatfeedsintoourownriver.Considerationstointroducefreshwaterfishandappropriatefaunaforexperientialoutdoorlearningarenowatanadvancedstage

Wecontinuetoupholdandinculcateaveryhighstandardofachievementinourpupils,bothinacademicsaswellasinthecognitive,aestheticandphysicalco-curriculardisciplines. Insoccer,ourteamwasabletoattainthreelocal-tournamenttrophiesandoneregionalone.Chesswhichhadonlybeenintroducedin2015wasdistinctivelywelltakenbythepupils,enablingustoparticipateinseveralinter-schoolscompetitions.WealsohostedthefamousPRESIDENTOFFKF(FOOTBALLKENYAFEDERATION)Mr. Nick Mwendwa for achessworkshoporganizedbyourpupil-ledchessclub.Throughthechessclub,wenoticedaremarkableimprovementinlogicalthinking,planningandefficienthomeworkdeliveryparticularlyamongstthosepupilswhowereveryactiveinthisboardgame.

Consequently,weembarkedonplanstoinvolveevenmorepupilsinthisevidentlybeneficialco-curricularactivity by introducing the Cosplay human chessconceptasavarianttoindoorchess.Alongsidethis,astateoftheartPlayparkwhichconformstoallconventionallyacceptedhealthandsafetyrequirementsinvolvingchildrenwaserectedanddedicatedatourMadarakacampus.

InMusic,theschoolchoircontinuedtoplayanimportantroleinenhancingtheworshipexperiencebothatCathedralservicesfortnightlyandduringweeklychapelandhymn–practicesessionsattheschool.Intheyearunderreview,thechoristerswerehonouredtoparticipateintheEnthronementserviceforthe6thArchbish-opoftheAnglicanChurchofKenya.Inadditiontothis,thechoirwasabletorisetothetaskofdeputisingtheadult Cathedral choir on at least one occasion. This chorister programme has developed into a vital avenue forsettingstandardsinacademicexcellence.Wehavewitnessedthewaitinglistfortalentedyounginterestedpupilsgrowbyupto12%,enablingustoincludeoutstandingacademicefforttothecriteriaforeligibilitytotheprogramme.WehaveseenaspirantsfromasearlyasKindergartenbeginningtoincreasetheiracademicdrive in order to qualify to the music programme. The success of this programme is largely due to the school fees rebate offered to the choristers by the Cathedral.

Aswelookintothenext5yearstrategicplan,wehopeandbelievethatwithGod’sguidance,weshalltakealeadingroleindemonstratingtheidealsoftheneweducationsystemthathasbeenlongenvisagedinKenya.

AsaCathedral,ourconstantdesireistohavealotmoreinterestandcohesionbetweenChurchandSchool.Welookforwardtoanexpandedconstituencyofstake-holdersfromouryouthandyoungadults’servicesandenhancedcommunicationandfeedbackfromallwhomweinteractwithbothatMadarakaandatourkindergarten.Wewelcomeideasforanexpandedschoolandincreasedprogrammesthatwillenableustoremaintruetoourmottoindevelopingservantleadersthatwillconstantlybeaninfluenceforgood.


DearBrothersandSistersinChrist,

I thank God for the privilege and honour of presenting this report. It’s been quite an eventful year since the lastAGMandIwillnothaveenoughspaceortimetolistallthathappened.However,eachoneofushashadtheirexperienceoftheevents,andwecanallsaytogether:PraisebetoGodforHisfaithfulness.Asreportedelsewhere,God’sworkatthisCathedralhasgoneonwell,registeringanincreaseinthenumberofworshippersattendingSundayserviceseveryweekaswellasanincreaseinthegiving.Itakethisopportu-nitytosincerelythanktheProvostandhisteamforthejobwelldone.MayGodcontinuetousehisservantstoleadintheministryastheyserveinexcellence.Ialsosincerelythankyou,thecongregation,foryourpar-ticipation in the ministry of the Cathedral through volunteering and giving of your resources. May God richly bless you. May God receive all the glory.

MINISTRY

TheAnglicanCommunioninKenyawentthroughasmoothtransitionfromArchbishopEliudWabukalatoArchbishopJacksonNasooreOleSapit,the6thArchbishopofKenyaand4thBishopofAllSaints’CathedralDiocese.Thepeacefultransitionwonacclaimfrommanyquartersinthenationandquicklybecametheyard-stickforthegeneralelectionsthatthenationwillfacelaterthisyear.ThecolourfulEnthronementservicewasattendedbythousandsofworshipperswhoincludedseveralAnglicanBishopsandPrimatesledbytheArchbishopofCanteburyRtHonJustinWelbyandGAFCONChairArchbishopNicholasOkohaswellasthePresidentofKenya,H.EUhuruKenyattaandDeputyPresidentH.EWilliamRuto,andbeamedliveonnationaltelevision.ArchbishopJacksongaveachargethemed“LetyourKingdomcome”,spellingouthistwo-foldmis-sionofPastoralministryandsocialtransformation.OurprayeristhatGodwillgranthimHisgrace,wisdomandanointingtofulfillthismissionforGod’sownglory.

AttheCathedral,thethemewas“Bearingfruitthatlasts”,takenfromJohn15:16.NewintheyearwastheestablishmentoftheDeafServicewhichtakesplaceat11.30amattheStPhilips’Chapel.Theworshippersinthisservicehavenotonlybeenincreasinginnumberbutalsogrowingspirituallyandsomewereconfirmedin December 2016.

Ahistoriceventtookplaceearlythisyeartomarkthefirst100yearsofGod’sfaithfulnessinministryattheCathedral,andusherinthenext100years.TheCathedralstartedministryatthissiteon3rdFebruary1917.AHolyCommunionmidnightcross-overliturgicalservicewasheldon2ndFebruary2017at11pm,andwasco-celebratedbyArchbishopJacksonOleSapitandBishopsJosephWasonga(DeanoftheProvinceandBish-opofMasenoWestDiocese)andStephenKewasis(KitaleDiocese).Asignificantactivitywasthepassingofthetorchfromtheoldertotheyoungergeneration,enactedbypassingthetorchfromtheWestdoordowntheaisletothealtarwhereitstayslitduringourservices.ThewellattendedserviceandthecelebratorymoodthatprevailedwasaboldstatementfromtheCongregationofacknowledgingGod’sfaithfulnessovertheyearsandplacingourhopeonHimalonefortheyearstocome.Thefirstserviceinthenewcenturywasheldat6pmon3rdFebruary2017.ThesetwoservicesmarkedthebeginningoftheCathedral’sCentenarycelebrationswhichwillculminateinagrandcelebrationserviceon5thNovember2017.TheCentenarycelebration tag line is “Celebrate the Past, Seize the Future”. The theme is “Celebrating God’s faithfulness” taken from Deuteronomy 4:9.

n PEOPLES’ WARDEN REPORT


Duringthepastyear, itwasexpectedthatacongregationalsurveytomeasurethespiritualhealthof thechurchwouldbeconducted.Thiswasnotpossible,butwilltakeplacesoonastheplansarenowunderway.Thissurveyisveryimportantasitwilltellwherethecongregationisinthedefinedspiritualcontinuum,andhelpinformtheMinistrystaffondiscipleshipstrategiesthatwillgrowcongregantstowardsChrist-centered-ness.ItistimelyasitwillalsoprovideinputfortheCathedralStrategicPlan2017-2021,whichiscurrentlybeing developed.

DEVELOPMENT

The Children’s and Teens Centre (CTC)

Thisprojectisnowreadytotakeoffafteralotofconsultationsonthewayforward.TherevisedscopeandplanshavebeenapprovedbythePCCandwillnowbe implemented.Thecongregation iscalledupontorenewtheircommitmenttosupportthisinitiativewhichisafacilitythatwillgreatlyenhancetheworshipexperienceofthechildrenandteens.Itisforthechildrenandteensoftoday,andalsooftomorrow.

CONCLUSION

GodhasbeenfaithfultotheministryinthisCathedral,growingitinnumbersandspirituality,overtheyears.Godisdoingthesamecurrently.Godwilldothesameintheyearstocome.MayHealonereceivealltheglory and honour.

I also thank you all for the privilege and opportunity you accorded me to serve you in the PCC for the last 6years,fiveofthemasthePeoples’Warden.Iamhumbledbytheconfidenceyouhadinme.ItisbyGod’sgracethatIwasabletoserve,aspartofateam.ThankstoGod,andthankyouall.MysincereandheartfeltprayerforAllSaints’Cathedralcongregation,nowandinthefutureis:

May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. (1Thessalonians5:23-24)

AMEN.

ForGod’sGlory,

Canon Jotham KilimoPeoples Warden


n Hon. Treasurer’s Report

n Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016

n PART II


n HON. TREASURER’S REPORT TO THE ALL SAINTS’ CATHEDRAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2016

I. Introduction

II. All Saints Cathedral Nairobi Audited Accounts 2016

Intheyear2016,thechurchconsistentlypursueditsvision;“ACathedralofspiritualnourishmentandfellow-shipforministrytotheworld;”throughthetheme(Bearingfruitthatlast–John15:16).Thismarkedtheendofimplementationofthe2ndstrategicplanthemed“transformingtheCathedral,winningthecity,changingtheworld.”whichwasinoperationfrom2012-2016.Duringtheyear,wewereabletoincreasethechurchmembershipenrollmentby416members.Thefinancialstatements in this report include all the units.

ThebooksofthechurchwereauditedbyKKCOEastAfrica,CertifiedPublicAccountants.Intheiropinion,properbooksofaccountswerekeptandthefinancialstatementsofthechurchgiveatrueandfairviewthestate of affairs of the church.

a) All Saints’ Cathedral Intheyear2016,wereceivedatotalincomeofKshs222,952,671/=ascomparedtoKshs214,427,532/= in2015.Thisrepresentsanincreaseof4%(Kshs8,525,139/=).Thisincreaseisasaresultofthegenerous givingoftithes,offerings,projectcontributionsandalsoforhiringofthetrinitycentreandthecarpark.

Tithe,thanksgivingandgeneralcontributionsfortheyearissummarizedinthetable below:


MAIN INCOME CONTRIBUTIONS TABLE FOR 2016


MembersareencouragedtocontinuegivingfortheoverallgrowthoftheCathedralministry.

b) Trinity Centre: WehadanetsurplusofKshs.19,554,181/=in2016ascomparedtoKshs.12,673,424/=in2015.This representsanincreaseof54%attributabletohallrentalincomereceivedduringtheyear.

c) Church Expenditure. Thechurchandprojectexpenditurefortheyear2016was214,465,375/=.comparedto2015expenditure ofKshs187,727,447representinganincreaseof14%(Kshs26,737,928/=).Thisisasaresultofincreased ministryactivities,security,advertising,cleaningandbankchargesandcommissioncosts.

WethankGodforthegenerousgivingwhichhasconsistentlyincreasedovertheyearsastabulatedbelow.


OurOutwardgivingfor2017increasedbyKshs4,363,258/=i.e.fromKshs14,107,070/=in2015toKshs18,470,328/=in2016.

Undertheeducationandsponsorshipprogram84studentsfromvariouslearninginstitutionsweresupport-edduringtheyearatacostofKshs6,794,895/=.

Intheyearunderreviewtheadministrativeexpenditureincreasedby11%causedbyvariousfactorsasex-plained in the table above.

The ministry expenditure increased by 7,105,616 (18%) that is from Kshs 39,540,796 in 2015 to Kshs46,646,352/=in2016,ThePillarsareworkinghardtoimproveministrydeliveryandalsoministryparticipa-tionbymembersofthecongregation.Thedetailsofthesehavebeencapturedwellintheministriesreports.

TheCathedralprojectsthatweretobeginin2016i.e.theChildrenandTeensCentreandtheNehemiahwallweremovedforwardtocommencein2017duetotechnicalhitchesthatwereexperiencedintheyear

iv) Net surplus for the year Thetotalsurplusfor2016wasKshs.38,665,576/=.Thisisa9%decreaseofKshs(3,982,325).Total surplusin2015wasKshs42,647,902thisattributabletomainlyincreasedministryactivities.

v) Cash Flow statement Cashandcashequivalentsincreasedby67%i.e.Kshs51,445,140.Thisincreaseisattributableto increaseindesignatedfundsfortheupcomingprojectsi.e.Nehemiahwallprojectandthechildrenand Teens Centre.


vi) Summary of Year 2016 financial report BelowarethemajorhighlightsofourachievementinKshsduringtheyearandweglorifyGodforHis continued blessings.

a) All Saints Cathedral Primary School

Overview

ThevisionoftheschoolistobecomealeadingcentreofexcellenceinChristianbasededucationand leadership development. We endeavor to shape the children’s’ destiny through provision of holistic education.Theschool’smeanscorein2016was363marks(2015=365marks).Thoughlowerthanthe previousyeartheremarkableperformancewasasaresultofthesupportfromtheSchoolsManage mentBoard,committeddedicatedstaffandstrongpartnershipswithourstakeholders.Allthe candidatesscoredgoodgradesandqualifiedforadmissiontohighschoolsofhighrepute. a) Income:

Duringtheyear,theprimaryschoolrealizedatotalincomeofKshs37,824,495comparedto 36,836,638intheyear2015.Thisrepresentsa3%increaseofKshs987,857/= b) Expenditure Totalexpenditurefortheyearwas32,440,479/=comparedto32,849,968/=in2015.This representsa1%decreaseinexpenditureofKshs409,488/=.


Ananalysisofthesignificantvariancesisasshowninthetablebelow:-


c) Net surplus from operations Thenetsurplusincreasedby35%i.e.fromKshs3,986,670/=in2016toKshs5,384,015/=.Thiswas contributedbythegrowthinincomeandalsoreductioninexpenditureintheyearincomparison to the previous year.

BelowisasummaryoftheprimaryschoolactivitiesinKshsfortheyear2016.

ii) The All Saints Cathedral Kindergarten

a) Income TotalincomefortheKindergartenincreasedby8%toKshs11,230,226/=in2016from Kshs10,352,360/=in2015.Otherincomefromclasshireandinterestfrominvestmentincreased fromKshs4,210,557/=toKshs4,712,683/=representinga12%increaseofKshs502,126/=

b) Expenditure

ThetotalexpenditureduringtheyearincreasedbyKshs1,122,129/=toKshs13,441,071.This isa9%increasecomparedtothepreviousyearwhosetotalexpenditurewasKshs.12,318,942.00.

Belowistheanalysisofsignificantvariancesduringtheyear.


c) Net Surplus from Operations Thenetsurplusfromthekindergartenincreasedby11%fromKshs2,243,975/=in2015to Kshs2,501,838/=in2016 BelowisasummaryoftheKindergarten’sperformanceinKshsforyear2016.

WethankGodforHisfaithfulnessintheseinstitutionsandwegiveGodallthegloryandpraiseforHis continued steadfastness.

______________________________Mrs. Anne Owuor

Hon. Treasurer


ALL SAINTS’ CATHEDRAL CHURCH

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORTAND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2016


Registered Address AllSaintsCathedralChurchKenyattaAvenueP.O.Box40539-00100NAIROBI

Principal Bankers BarclaysBankofKenyalimitedQueenswayHouseBranchP.O.Box30011-00100NAIROBI CooperativeBankofKenyaCo-opHouseBranchP.O.Box48231NAIROBI SMEP Deposit Taking microfinanceKirichwaRd,OffArgwingsKodhekRdP.O.Box64063-00200Nairobi CFCStanbicBankUpperHillBranchP.O.Box72833NAIROBI

Legal Advisors Kaplan&StrattonAdvocatesWilliamsonHouse,4thNgongAvenueP.O.Box20053-00200Nairobi

Auditors KKCOEastAfricaCertifiedPublicAccountantsofKenyaP.O.Box46335-00100NAIROBI Email:[email protected]:www.kkcoeastafrica.com


TheParochialChurchCouncilhavethepleasureinpresentingitsreporttogetherwiththeauditedfinancialstatements for the year ended 31st December 2016.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITYThe principal activity of the Cathedral is spreading of the Gospel.

RESULTSThe results for the year are set out on page 52.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILThenamesoftheCouncilmemberswhoservedduringtheyeararesetoutonpage1.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORSTheauditors,KKCOEastAfrica,CertifiedPublicAccountants,whowereappointedduringtheyearandhaveexpressedtheirwillingnesstocontinueinoffice.

ByOrderoftheParochialChurchCouncil

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Very Rev. Canon Sammy WainainaThe Provost

Date: 23rd February 2017

n REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL


TheParochialChurchCouncil(PCC)isrequiredtopreparefinancialstatementsforeachfinancialyear,whichgiveatrueandfairviewofthestateofaffairsoftheCathedralasattheendofthefinancialyearandofitsoperating results for the year. The Parochial Church Council should also ensure that the Cathedral keeps properaccountingrecordsthatdisclose,withreasonableaccuracy,thefinancialpositionoftheCathedral.They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Cathedral.

TheParochialChurchCouncilacceptsresponsibility forthepreparationandfairpresentationoffinancialstatementsthatarefreefrommaterialmisstatementswhetherduetofraudorerror.TheParochialChurchCouncil also accepts responsibility for:-

i) Designing,implementingandmaintaininginternalcontrolrelevanttothepreparationandfair presentationofthefinancialstatements; ii) Selectingandapplyingappropriateaccountingpolicies;and

iii) Makingaccountingestimatesandjudgementsthatarereasonableinthecircumstances.

TheParochialChurchCouncilisoftheopinionthatthefinancialstatementsgiveatrueandfairviewofthestateofthefinancialaffairsoftheChurchasat31stDecember2016andofitsstatementofcomprehensiveincomeandcashflows for theyear thenended inaccordancewith the InternationalFinancialReportingStandards.

NothinghascometotheattentionoftheParochialChurchCounciltoindicatethattheCathedralwillnotremainagoingconcernforatleasttwelvemonthsfromthedateofthisstatement.

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 23rd February 2017 and signed on its behalf by:-

n STATEMENT OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL’S RESPONSIBILITIES

for the year ended 31st December 2016

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Mr. Samwel KirakaVice Chairperson PCC, Chair F& GPC


n REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL SAINT’S CATHEDRAL CHURCH

WehaveauditedtheaccompanyingfinancialstatementsofAllSaintsCathedralChurchassetoutonpages5to25,whichcomprisethestatementoffinancialpositionasat31stDecember2016,thestatementofcomprehensiveincome,statementofchangesinfundsandcashflowstatementfortheyearthenended,andasummaryofsignificantaccountingpoliciesandotherexplanatorynotes.

Parochial Church Council Responsibility for the Financial StatementsTheParochialChurchCouncilisresponsibleforthepreparationandfairpresentationofthesefinancialstatementsinaccordancewithInternationalFinancialReportingStandards.Thisresponsibilityincludes:designing,implementingandmaintaining internalcontrolsrelevant tothepreparationand fairpresentationoffinancial statements thatare freefrommaterialmisstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror;selectingandapplyingappropriateaccountingpolicies,andmaking accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditors’ ResponsibilityOurresponsibilityistoexpressanindependentopiniononthesefinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.Wecon-ductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing.Thosestandardsrequirethatwecomplywithethicalrequirementsandplanandperformtheaudittoobtainreasonableassurancewhetherthefinancialstatementsare free from material misstatement.

Anauditinvolvesperformingprocedurestoobtainauditevidenceabouttheamountsanddisclosuresinthefinancialstatements.Theproceduresselecteddependontheauditors’judgement,includingtheassessmentoftherisksofma-terialmisstatementofthefinancialstatements,whetherduetofraudorerror.Inmakingtheseriskassessments,theauditorsconsiderinternalcontrolrelevanttotheentity’spreparationandfairpresentationofthefinancialstatementsinordertodesignauditproceduresthatareappropriateinthecircumstances,butnotforthepurposeofexpressinganopinion on the effectiveness of the Cathedral’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness ofaccountingpoliciesusedandthereasonablenessofaccountingestimatesmadebytheChurchCouncil,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallpresentationofthefinancialstatements.

Webelievethat theauditevidencewehaveobtained issufficientandappropriatetoprovideabasis forourauditopinion.

OpinionInouropinion,properbooksofaccounthavebeenkeptandthefinancialstatements,whichareinagreementtherewith,giveatrueandfairviewofthefinancialpositionoftheAllSaintsCathedralChurchasat31stDecember2016andofitsresultsandcashflowsfortheyearthenendedinaccordancewithInternationalFinancialReportingStandards.

The engagement partner responsible for this audit resulting in this independent auditor’s opinion is FCPA Isaiah Kimani (P.596).Nairobi, Kenya

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KKCO East AfricaCertified Public Accountants of Kenya

Date: 3rd March 2017


n STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME



n STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


Thefinancialstatementsonpages5to25wereapprovedbytheParochialChurchCouncilon23rdFebruary2017 and signed on its behalf by:-

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Anne OwuorThe Hon. Treasurer

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Mr. Samwel KirakaChairman, Finance and General Purposes Committee


n STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUNDS



n CASH FLOW STATEMENT



n NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.0 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Statement of compliance

ThefinancialstatementsarepreparedinaccordancewithInternationalFinancialReportingStandards.

Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

(i) Standards and interpretations affecting amounts reported in the current period(and/ or prior periods)

Severalnewandrevisedstandardsandinterpretationsbecameeffectiveduringtheyear.Theeldershave evaluatedtheimpactofthesenewstandardsandinterpretationsandnoneofthemhadasignificantimpacton theCathedral’sfinancialstatements.

(ii) Standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective

Atthedateofauthorisationofthesefinancialstatements,severalothernewandrevisedstandardsand interpretationswereinissuebutnotyeteffective.Theadoptionofthesestandardsandinterpretations,when effective,isnotexpectedtohaveamaterialimpactonthefinancialstatementsoftheCathedral

(iii) Early Adoption

TheCathedraldidnotadoptearlyanynewstandardsand/orinterpretationsthatareinissuebutnotyeteffective. Basisofpreparation Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthehistoricalcostbasisofaccounting.

1.1 Revenue recognition

TheCathedralderivesmostofitsincomefromtithes,offeringsandgiftsfromitsmembers.Thisincomeis recognisedwhenreceived.Investmentincomeandexpenditureisaccountedforonaccrualbasis.Giftsof investmentsarebroughtinatvaluation.Interestincomefrombankdepositsisaccruedonatimebasis,by reference to the principal outstanding and at the interest rate applicable.

1.2 Funds

a) Special funds

Netcontributionsorcostsallocatedtowardsspecificprojectsarecreditedordebitedtotheincome statementintheyeartowhichtheyrelate.Costsincurredintheconstructionofthebuildingsareincludedin thecapitalworkinprogressandtransferrdtothepropertyoncompletion.

Transferstothespecialfundsrelatestothefundssetasideformajormaintenanceworksandthechurch organ.Theamountsrelatingtospecificprojectsaretransferredbacktothegeneralfundattheendofthe project.


b) Capital funds

Contributions received for the purchase of the property and equipment are taken to a capital fund and transferredfromthegeneralfundovertheexpectedlivesoftherespectiveassets.

c) General funds

ThisrepresentsamountwhichareexpendableatthediscretionoftheCathedralinfurtheranceofits objectives.Suchfundsmaybeheldinordertofinanceworkingcapitalorcapitalinvestments.

1.3 Property and equipment

Items of property and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciationiscalculatedonastraightlinebasistowritedownthecostofeachassettoitsresidualvalueover itsestimatedusefullifeonthefollowingbases:

Computers 30% Motorvehicles 25% Musicequipment 20% Furniture,fittingsandequipmentGenerator 12.5% Organ 12.5% Audiovisualequipment 12.5% Publicaddresssystem 12.5%

Buildingonleaseholdlandovertheunexpiredleaseperiod(2014-25years).

Ondisposal,thedifferencebetweenthenetdisposalproceedsandthecarryingamountoftheitemsoldis recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Impairment of tangible assets

ThecarryingamountsoftheCathedral’stangibleassetsarereviewedannuallyattheendofthereporting periodtodetermineifthereisanyindicationofimpairment.Ifsuchconditionisidentified,theasset’snet recoverableamountisestimated.Wheretheasset’scarryingamountexceedsitsnetrecoverableamount,itis writtendowntotherecoverableamountandtheresultingimpairmentlossistreatedasanexpenseinthe statement of comprehensive income.

1.4 Prepaid operating rentals

Paymentstoacquireleaseholdinterestinlandaretreatedasprepaidoperatingleaserentalsandareamortized over the period of the lease.

n NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


1.5 Foreign currencies

AssetsandliabilitiesthataredenominatedinforeigncurrenciesaretranslatedintoKenyaShillingsattherates ofexchangerulingattheendofthereportingperiod.Transactionsduringtheyear,whichareexpressedin foreigncurrency,aretranslatedattheratesrulingonthetransactiondates.Gainsorlossesontranslationare dealtwithinthestatementofcomprehensiveincome.

1.6 Retirementbenefitobligations

TheCathedraloperatesadefinedcontributionstaffretirementbenefitschemeforitsemployees.Itisfunded bycontributionsfromboththeCathedralanditsemployees.TheCathedralcontributionstothedefined contributionretirementschemearechargedtothestatementofcomprehensiveincomeintheyeartowhich they relate to.

TheCathedralalsocontributestothestatutoryNationalSocialSecurityFund(NSSF).Thisisadefined contribution scheme registered under the National Social Security Act. Contributions are determined by local statute and the church’s contributions are charged to the statement of comprehensive income in the year to whichtheyrelate.Thechurchhasnofurtherobligationoncethecontributionshavebeenpaid.AnewNSSF ActNo.45of2014wasintroducedandrequiredcontributionstochangeasfollows:Forthepurposesofthe Act,heUpperEarningLimit(UEL)willbekshs18,000whiletheLowerEarningsLimit(LEL)willbeKshs6,000. Thepensioncontributionwillbe12%ofthepensionablewagesmadeupofthetwoequalportionsof6%from theemployeeand6%fromtheemployersubjecttoanupperlimitofKshs2,160foremployeesearningabove Kshs18,000.Theemployeecontributionwillbedrawndirectlyfromhissalariesandwageswhilethe employer’scontributionshallcomedirectlyfromtheemployer.Thecontributionsrelatingtoearningsbelow theLELoftheearnings(amaximumofKshs720willbecreditedtowhatwillbeknownasaTierIaccount whilethebalanceofthecontributionsforearningsbetweentheLELandtheUEL(uptoamaximumof Kshs1,440)willbecreditedtowhatwillbeknownasaTierIIaccount.ThenewNSSFActrequirementshave been suspended pending a court case.

1.7 Employee benefits

Employees’entitlementtoannualleavearerecognisedwhentheyaccruetoemployees.Aprovisionmadefor the liability for such entitlements as a result of services rendered by employees up to the end of the reporting period.

1.8 Contingent liabilities

Contingentliabilitiesariseifthereispossibleobligation;orpresentobligationthatmay,butprobablywillnot, requireanoutflowofeconomicresources;orthereisapresentobligation,butthereisnoreliablemethodof estimating the monetary value of the obligation.



1.9 Leases

Leasesareclassifiedasfinanceleaseswheneverthetermsoftheleasetransfersubstantiallyallrisksand rewardsofownershiptothelessee.Allotherleasesareclassifiedasoperatingleases.Rentalspayableunder operating leases are charged to the statement of comprehensive income on straight line basis over the period of the lease.

2.0 Receivables

Receivablesarecarriedatanticipatedrealizablevalue.Anestimateismadefordoubtfulreceivablesbasedon reviewofalloutstandingamountsattheendofthereportingperiod.Baddebtsarewrittenoffwhenall reasonable steps to recover them have failed.

2.1 Payables Payables are not interest bearing and are stated at their nominal value.

2.2 De-recognition of finance liabilities

TheCathedralderecognizesfinancialliabilitieswhen,andonlywhen,theCathedral’sobligationsaredischarged, cancelledortheyexpire.Thedifferencebetweenthecarryingamountofthefinanceliabilityderecognisedand the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

2.3 De-recognition of financial assets

Financialassetsarederecognisedwhentherightstoreceivecashflowsfromthefinancialassetshaveexpired orwheretheCathedralhastransferredsubstantiallyallrisksandrewardsofownership.

2.4 Impairment of financial assets

2.5 Cash and cash equivalents

Forthepurposesofthecashflowstatement,cashandcashequivalentsincludeshorttermliquidinvestments whicharereadilyconvertibleintoknownamountsofcashwhichwerewithinthreemonthsofamaturity whenrequired,lessadvancesfrombanksrepayablewithinthreemonthsfromthedatesoftheadvance.

2.6 Comparatives

Wherenecessary,comparativefigureshavebeenadjustedtoconformtochangesinpresentationinthe current year.



3.0 FINANCIAL RISKS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES TheCathedral’sactivitiesexposeittoavarietyoffinancialrisks.Theseinclude:Marketrisk(foreignexchange risk,interestriskandpricerisk),creditriskandliquidityrisk.TheCathedral’soverallriskmanagement programme focuses on the unpredictability of changes in operating environment and seeks to minimise potentialadverseeffectsofsuchrisksonitsfinancialperformancebysettingacceptablelevelsofrisks.

Risk management is carried out by the management under policies approved by the Cathedral’s Parochial Church Council.

a) Market risk

Marketriskistheriskthatchangesinmarketprices,suchasinterestrate,equityprices,andforeign exchangerateswhichwillaffecttheCathedral’sincomeorvalueofitsholdingsoffinancialinstruments. Theobjectiveofmarketriskmanagementistomanageandcontrolmarketriskexposureswithin acceptable parameters.

i) Foreign exchange risk TheCathedralisnotexposedtoanysignificantforeignexchangerisk.

ii) Price risk PriceriskarisesfromthefluctuationinthepricesofthecommoditiesthattheCathedraldealsin. Purchasepreicesaredeterminedmythemarketforcesandothefactorthatarenotwithinthecontrol of the Cathedral.

b) Credit risk

TheCathedral’screditriskarisesfromcashandcashequivalents,derivativefinancialinstrumentsand depositswithbanksandfinancialinstitutions,aswellascreditexposurestocustomers,including outstanding receivable.

Theutilisationofthecreditlimitsisregularlymonitored.Nocreditlimitswereexceededduringthe reportingperiod,andmanagementdoesnotexpectanylossesfromnon-performancebythecounterparts.

Noneofthefinancialassetsthatarefullyperforminghasbeenrenegotiatedduringtheperiod.

Exposuretoriskhasbeenquantifiedineachfinancialassetnoteinthefinancialstatementsalongwithany concentration of risk.




TheCathedral’sobjectiveistomanageoperationalriskssoastobalancetheavoidanceoffinanciallossesand damagetotheCathedral’sreputationwithoverallcosteffectivenessandtoavoidanycontrolproceduresthat restrict initiative and creativity in the church.

The primary responsibility of the development and implementation of controls to address operational risk is assigned to the Parochial Church Council.

This responsibility is supported by the development of overall Cathedral’s standards for the management of operationalrisksinthefollowingareas:- • Requirementsforappropriatesegregationofdutiesincludingtheindependentauthorizationandapproval of transactions. • Requirements for the reconciliation and monitoring transactions. • Compliancewithregulatoryandotherlegalrequirements. • Documentation of control and procedures. • Requirementsfortheperiodicassessmentofoperationalrisksfacedbytheinstitution,and adequacyofcontrolsandprocedurestoaddresstherisksidentified. • Development of contingency plans. • Training and professional development of its personnel and • Adherence to ethical and business standard.

ReviewofcompliancewithCathedral’sstandardsisdoneonanongoingbasis.

4.0 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Estimatesandjudgementsarecontinuallyevaluatedandarebasedonhistoricalexperienceandotherfactors, includingexperienceoffutureeventsthatarebelievedtobereasonableunderthecircumstances.

i) Critical accounting estimates and assumptions Property, plant and equipment

Critical estimates are made by theParochial Church Council in determining depreciation rates for property and equipment. The rates used are as set out in Note 1.3 on page 11.

ii) Critical judgements in applying the entity’s accounting policies

IntheprocessofapplyingtheCathedral’saccountingpolicies,Councilhasmadejudgementsindetermining:-

a) Depreciationratesforproperty,plantandequipment.Theratesareassetoutinnote1.3above.

b) Theclassificationoffinancialassetsandleases.

c) Whetherassetsareimpaired.


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CATHEDRAL VISIONA cathedral of spiritual nourishment and fellowship for ministry to the world

CATHEDRAL MISSION STATEMENTTo transform people’s lives into Christian maturity and fullness of life through obedience to the Word of God.

CORE VALUES

■ Prayer ■ Servant hood ■ Unity in diversity ■ Excellence with integrity ■ Innovation and creativity

6th Archbishop’s Enthronement service on 3rd July 2016

Centennial Crossover service on 2nd February 2017

Pastoral Care visit to Dr. Ribiero visitin March 2016

2nd edition of Golflite tournamentin May 2016

Donation to Mbagathi Hospital in September 2016

All Saints Primary school, past sports day

Kindergarten children playing Provost and the Hospital Ministry team during a past training

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