On March 26, 2023, a handing-over event was held at Infant Jesus Catholic Church Mtwapa. The purpose of the event was to transfer leadership responsibilities from the outgoing official to the incoming one.
The event was attended by a large crowd of Christians drawn from all three stations of Mtwapa. The outgoing moderator, Madam Lucy Nyambura, delivered a heartfelt speech in which she thanked her fellow leaders, all the Christians of Mtwapa for their dedication and hard work over the past several years. She highlighted several key accomplishments, including the completion of major infrastructure projects, the implementation of new policies and seminars, retreats, and recollections aimed at improving the Faith of the Christians She emphasized the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving these goals, saying, "None of this could have been accomplished without the hard work and dedication of all of Christians and the leaders elected She continued by saying that together, we have made Mtwapa Parish great for all who come to worship with us." The outgoing chairlady Lucy advises the incoming team that church service is about volunteering one's time, money, and comfort for the sake of God's people.
Church leadership is not about power and status but about servant leadership. The incoming moderator, Madam Stella Nyandanyi, also spoke at the event, expressing her gratitude for the trust and confidence placed in her, she emphasized her commitment to building on the progress made by his predecessor and addressing the challenges that still lie ahead. Overall, the tone of the event was one of optimism and celebration, as the Christians came together to mark the transition of leadership. The speeches were met with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience, reflecting the strong support and goodwill.
The Parish Priest Fr. Harrison Yaa was the main celebrant of the mass where the new Parish leaders took the oath of office and signed commitment letters to serve the Christians of Mtwapa Parish. He blessed the entire team
He also gave a special blessing to the outgoing leaders of the Parish The two councils ie the outgoing and incoming PPC leaders were treated to Lunch at the boardroom courtesy of the Parish Priest. @Betha Odhiambo