PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

OF
EAST AFRICA

WOMAN'S
GUILD WEEK
2025

26th May- 1st June 2025

 THEME:

A TREASURED POSSESSION: READY FOR SERVICE

THEME VERSE: Exodus 19:5

Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant then out of

all nations you will be my treasured possession.
Vision: To be an inclusive Christian Women organization that empowers
women to transform society.
Mission: To holistically empower Christian Women enabling them to
effectively transform the society through worship, fellowship,
networking, partnerships, advocacy, communication, mobilization of
resources, research and training based on Christian values.
Motto: “WHOM I AM IS WHO I SERVE”
Core values:
• Accountability
• Compassion
• Fellowship
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Inclusivity
• Partnership

Objectives

• To enhance spiritual maturity in Christ for women and girls.

• To empower women and girls and to prepare them to
effectively play their roles in the family, Church and
society.
• To develop leadership qualities and skills for women as
well as mentoring girls.
• To build and develop capacity for women and girls through
training, skills enhancement in order for them to
transform society.

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 MESSAGE FROM THE WOMAN’S GUILD NATIONAL CHAPLAIN

Receive Christian greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Grace and
peace to you from God our Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

We are grateful to God for his grace, seeing that Guild week 2025 is here with us
once again. Indeed, this far the Lord has brought us. Our 24th GA Assembly
theme from Joshua 24:15 "... we will serve the Lord" has continued to be our
motivation to work in the Lord's vineyard. Moreover, the Guild theme this year
from Exodus 19:5 "A Treasured Possession: Ready for Service' plugs on the
same as it reminds us of our worth in God's sight. A treasured possession is
something that you own that is very special or important to you. It might not be
valuable to others, but it's valuable to you. This is a promise that is conditional,
meaning that for us to become God's treasured possession, we must fully obey
him and keep his covenant meaning whatever he tells us to do, and wherever he
sends us, we are ready to abide, then we will be special in God's eyes.

Therefore, as we observe our mission week, let us be willing to fulfill our part so
that the promise of a treasured possession will be a reality in our lives. This will
mean that we will have a unique and close relationship, a chosen people with a
special purpose.

I wish you all a fruitful week and may you continue serving the Lord with diligence.

Yours in Christ Service

Rt. Rev. Thegu Mutahi

Moderator 24th G.A /National Chaplain Woman’s Gui

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MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL WOMAN’S GUILD BOARD CHAIRLADY

Receive Christian greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. May his grace and
peace be with you all as we thank God for another year of his continued faithfulness.
As women of faith, we have witnessed growth in our fellowship and individual walks
with Christ. God has graciously given us another year to celebrate His deeds. Upon
reflecting on the 2024 theme from Matthew 6:33 on ‘seeking the Kingdom’s
righteousness’ which was in line with the 24th GA theme, ‘We will serve the Lord’
from Joshua 24:15. We have faithfully served and remained rooted in God’s word.
Our theme this year, ‘Treasured Possession – Ready for Service’ from Exodus
19:5, Israel was chosen by God to be His special possession, highlighting His
inherent value and His love for them. This direct status was directly linked to a call
to service as a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. This reminds us of our identity
and calling. God calls us his treasured possession; deeply loved and set apart for
his purpose. Their being God’s special people implied a responsibility to represent
Him and minister to the world. Their obedience to the covenant was the condition for
fully realizing this role. Israel was uniquely valued and cherished by God above all
other nations, even though He is the Lord of all the earth.
1 Peter 2:9; “But you are a chosen people, a holy nation, God’s special possession,
that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His
wonderful light.” With that identity comes responsibility; to serve as a holy people
and reflect his light. Christ is our ultimate example. We are urged to rid ourselves of
all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander, and to crave spiritual growth, and as
we grow in the Lord, we are built up as a spiritual house, a royal priesthood, called
to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God.
Brethren just like Israel was chosen as God’s treasured possession, we too carry
that identity with purpose in order to reflect His light through service, humility, and
righteousness.
As the Woman’s Guild, let us serve the Lord wholeheartedly, knowing we are deeply
valued and specially chosen by God. May we embrace this calling with joy and
commitment. Let our service be marked by unity, obedience, and a desire to glorify
God in all we do.
May this Guild Week renew our strength and commitment as we continue to serve
in His vineyard.

Rev. Miriam N. Njuguna,

Chair, Woman’s Guild National Board.

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MESSAGE FROM THE WOMAN’S GUILD DIRECTOR

Receive Christian greetings in the name of our Lord. Peace and grace be to you
all. We as the Woman’s guild fraternity acknowledge the goodness of the Lord who
carried us through the year 2024 and we are grateful to God that he enabled us to
accomplish all that we had planned last year. Here we are now in the year 2025
and we believe that this is the year of the Lord and we will do exploits in his
kingdom.

ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2024

Commissioning
Last year, we managed to commission a total of 3,500 new members which
translates to addition of more members and we thank God for the growth. Much
appreciation to the ministers, Kirk sessions and the woman’s guild fraternity for
giving your all to ensure that we had new members in our fold. Moreso we
sincerely want to congratulate all the new members who joined us this year and we
warmly welcome you into our fellowship

Promotion to glory
Last year a total number of 324 guild members passed on. This was informed by
the number of message of condolences which we issued in the year under review.
We acknowledge that the number is higher than recorded and we encourage the
guild leaders to ensure that they have the condolence letter for the departed. Let
us continue to pray for the families left by the Guild members.

World Day of Prayer.

This was held on the first Friday of March which was 1st March 2024 with a guiding
theme from Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,
bearing with one another in love” The day was observed by all parishes and was
successful. We encourage all the ladies to embrace this day and participate fully as
we join the women in many parts of the world in prayer.

Woman’s Guild National Leaders Conference

Last year on 24th -17th April 2024, we held a Woman’s Guild national conference at
PCEA Wogect Hotel- Mombasa with a total of 455 women leaders attending. The
guiding theme was Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well”. This
conference gave the women an opportunity to learn new ways of doing ministry,

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network and also fellowship with each other. We thank all the parishes that
supported their leaders to attend this important conference.

Guild mission week

Last year we observed our Guild week from 27th -2nd June 2024 June guided by the
theme “Seeking the Kingdom’s righteousness” from the book of Matthew 6:33.
The week was successful and the theme challenged everyone to live righteous life.
Thankyou ladies for your participation which made the week colorful and lively.

Sponsorship
This year the department has been able to sponsor 61 students both boys and girls
through the Least Coin remitted by the parishes. We take this opportunity to thank
all the parishes who supported us in this act of mercy. We also had an opportunity
to meet with those students together with their parents/guardians on 7th December
2024 where we discussed the academic performance of the students and the
parents were taken through a seminar on parenting. The get together was graced
by our chaplain Rt. Rev. Thegu Mutahi and indeed was very successful.

Girls Rite of Passage Manual

As stated last year, we now have a manual for the girls entitled Girls Rite of
Passage (GRIP) that will assist our parishes in mentoring young girls in their
teenage hood. We urge all the parishes to use this resource to mentor the teenage
girls in their parishes.

Regional Capacity Building

This year we managed to meet Woman’s guild leaders from almost all our parishes
at the region level with a total number of 1,983 attendees. The main aim was to
create awareness on the Girls Rite of passage manual as well as discussing
Guild matters. We thank all the parishes who supported the Women leaders to
attend this important workshop.

Our theme 2025

This year’s theme is Treasured Possession: Ready for Service drawn from
Exodus 19:5 “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all
nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole world is mine” As
we serve the Lord let us know our worth and serve the Lord with diligence knowing
that we are God’s special possession, chosen by him for special assignments. May
this theme minister to all who will listen to it and bring transformation in people’s
lives.

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Our activities this year includes
• Woman’s guild leaders’ capacity building in all the regions.
• Guild week -26th May -1st June 2025
• Get together for our sponsored students and their parents on 6th
December 2025
Below are our bank details for depositing 50% of the least coin offering, World Day
of Prayer as well payments for the purchase of the guild items.

Pay bill-222111
Account - 2213684

Conclusion
In conclusion, we thank God for giving us a successful year 2024 and we look
forward to a fruitful year 2025 as we continue serving the Lord in his vineyard.

Rev Elizabeth Kimani

Director Women Ministry

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 REFLECTION ON THE THEME TREASURED POSSESSION: READY FOR
SERVICE

Readings: Exodus 19:1-8, 1 Peter 2:1-10

The bible is a story of God’s redemption history, presented in the Old Testament as
a shadow and fulfilled in the New Testament. In this story, God has sought to set
apart a people for Himself. A people who would reflect His character, live in
obedience, and be a light to the world. In both the Old and New Testaments, we see
this divine calling unfold. Exodus 19:1-8 and 1 Peter 2:1-10 reveal a powerful truth:
God's people are His treasured possession, chosen not only for a relationship with
Him but also for service and a mission.
The choosing is not enough without the readiness for service. A story is told of a
great kingdom, where a mighty king had many vessels made of gold, silver, and clay.
While the golden ones were admired, the king cherished a simple clay jar, using it
daily for water, oil, and healing herbs. One day, a drought struck, and the king sent
his servants to fetch water from a special hidden spring. The servants chose the
golden and silver vessels, but they were not only too heavy but they also broke out
of the weight. The servants went back for the clay vessel that was ready for use,
filled it with water, and carried it with ease, quenching the community’s thirst. The
people learned that the greatest vessel is not the most beautiful, but the one ready
to serve the king’s purpose.
The passage in Exodus 19 takes place at Mount Sinai, just three months after Israel’s
miraculous deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Here, God prepares to make a
covenant with His people. He reminds them of how He carried them “on eagles
wings” and brought them to Himself (Exodus 19:4). This imagery reflects God’s care
and faithfulness, his relationship with the people of Israel comes with a calling in the
following aspects
• Obedience and Covenant Relationship – God tells them, “Now if you obey me
fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured
possession” (Exodus 19:5). The word "treasured possession" refers to a
special treasure, something valuable and uniquely owned by a king. God was
offering Israel the privilege of being His special people, but it required obedience.

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• A Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation – God did not merely save Israel from
Egypt for their comfort. He had a greater purpose: they were to be a “kingdom
of priests and a holy nation” (Exodus 19:6). This meant they were to represent
God before the nations, and offer sacrifices that were holy and acceptable to God
and reflecting His righteousness.

In the New Testament, Peter speaks to believers in Christ, showing how this identity
of being God’s treasured possession now applies to the Church. What Israel failed
to do under the Old Covenant, Christ fulfilled through His perfect sacrifice. Now, all
who trust in Him become God’s chosen people, royal priesthood, and holy nation
(1 Peter 2:9). Peter directly echoes Exodus 19, but now, instead of being limited to
Israel, this calling is extended to all believers in Jesus Christ. He summarizes this
possession into three areas;
• Spiritual Transformation – Peter begins by urging believers to rid
themselves of sin and grow spiritually: “Like newborn babies, crave pure
spiritual milk” (1 Peter 2:2). True transformation begins with desiring God’s
Word and allowing it to renew our minds and hearts.

• Jesus, the Living Stone – Peter describes Jesus as the cornerstone (1 Peter
2:4-6), the firm foundation upon which God builds His people. While some
reject Him, those who believe in Him become living stones, built into a spiritual
house for God’s presence and purpose.

• A Royal Priesthood with a Mission – Just as Israel was called to be a

kingdom of priests, believers in Christ now take on this role. The priesthood
is no longer confined to a select group but is given to all who follow Jesus.
We offer spiritual sacrifices including worship, service to humanity, and
sharing the gospel with the world.

God calls His people with a purpose which is to reflect His glory and serve Him. In
both Exodus 19 and 1 Peter 2, we see that being His treasured possession is not
just about being loved, but also being entrusted with a mission. Obedience is key;
while salvation is by grace, living in alignment with God's will brings fullness of life
and impact. Holiness and service go hand in hand. We are set apart to intercede,
share the gospel, and draw others to Christ through our lives.
Christ is our foundation, the cornerstone upon which our identity is built. Just as a

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cornerstone determines the stability of a building, our faith and purpose must be well
grounded in Him. Without Christ, we have no firm foundation, but in Him, we are
secure. We are called not only to belong to Him but to declare His praises of him
who called us out of darkness into his wonderful light.
This year’s theme summarizes the PCEA Woman’s Guild purpose and mission, we
exist to equip women to be holy, obedient, and ready to serve. As a chosen people,
Guild members are called to intercede for families, mentor the next generation, and
live as Christ’s ambassadors in their communities. Like Israel and the early Church,
we are set apart to bring God’s light into the world, faithfully serving His purposes in
our time.

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WOMAN’S GUILD YEAR 2025 GUILD WEEK ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY- 25th MAY 2025
Official launching of the Guild week by the Moderator of the 24rd General Assembly Rt.
Rev. Thegu Mutahi live on Kirk T.V 8pm.
MONDAY- 26TH MAY 2025
The parish minister will to launch the week in your respective parishes as the women
gather in the Church for prayers and plan for the activities of the week.
WEDNESDAY- 28TH MAY 2025
Prayer and fasting day. Pray for our Church, Nation, families, and any other item of
importance.
THURSDAY- 29TH MAY 2025
This will be a day of visiting the nearby schools and have a talk with the students as
you also share with them some gifts/items according to their needs.
FRIDAY- 30TH MAY 2025
Engage in communal work that will give you an opportunity to witness to the
community around you.
SATURDAY – 31ST MAY 2025
Final day to prepare for Sunday program including doing rehearsals for your
presentations.
SUNDAY- 1ST JUNE 2025
Gather at the Church for worship as guided by the program below:
Sunday Service Program
- Procession Hymn – Woman’s Guild Theme
- Opening Hymn- God is here and that to bless us
- Call to Worship- Exodus 19:5
- Praise in Worship
- Intercessory Prayers
- Presentations
- Apostles Creed and Prayer for children, teens and the youth.
- Brief report on the role of the Woman’s Guild in the Church, least coin and World
Day of Prayer.
- Offertory/Least Coin and other contributions
- Bible Readings - First Reading- Exodus 19:1-8
- Second Reading- 1 Peter 2:1-10
-Hymn –2025 Theme Song
-Sermon and prayers for those in need.
-Hymn – Guide me the great Jehovah
-Benediction
-Recession Hymn – Woman’s Guild Theme

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ANDU ATHURE A NGAI
1 Isiraeli rīrīa mambire hema ciao ,kīrīmainī gīa Sinai,
Musa nīahaicire iguru rīa kīrīma, gūthikīrīria Mwathani,
Ngai akīmaririkania urīa amkuire igūrū rīa mathagu ma Nderi,
Nake akīmarehe kurī we o mwene harīa hakuhī nake.

CHORUS
No iyuī mwī rūruka rūthurītwo,
Athīnjīri na rūrīrī rūrīa rūthingu,
Mwamūritwo mūhunjie mawega make,
Ūrīa ūmwiitite kuma ndumainī mūgathie ūtherinī.

2. Ngai mūnene mwathani wao akīaria nao ciugo ici,

Mūngiīathīkīra mūgambo wakwa. mūmenyagīrīre kīrīkanīro gīakwa,
Mūgakorwo andū a mwanya na athīnjīri Ngai arīa athingu.
Nī mūgatūika andu akwa a bata gūkīra ndurīrī ciothe.

3. Na rīu tondū nitūrīkītie kūmenya, mwathani nī mwega,

Tūtige waganu, wara na ŭhinga, rūitho na gūchambania,
Ithuothe tugīe na kwīrirīria iria rīrīa rīa kīroho orīrīa rītheru
Nīgetha tūkūrakūragio nīrīo
Ihinda rīothe ūhonokioinī witŭ.

4. Ta mahiga marīa me muoyo nītwakwo Nyŭmba cia kīroho,

Tûtuīke thiritū ya athīnjīri Ngai , tūrutage magongona ma kīroho
Nīgetha tūtuīke dungata njītīkīrīku mbere ya Ngai witū
Amu ūrīa ūmwīhokete ndagaconoka tena na tene Amina.

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WIMBO WA MADA

WATU WATEULE WA MUNGU.

1 Wana Israeli walipopiga kambi Mlima Sinai,
Musa alipanda juu ya mlima kumsikiliza Bwana,
Mungu kawakumbusha aliwabeba juu ya mbawa za tai,
Na kuwasogeza kuwaleta karibu na yeye mwenyewe.

KIBWAGIZO
Lakini nyinyi ni ukoo mteule
Makuhani na ni taifa takatifu,
Mlioteuliwa kutangaza matendo yake
Alowaita na kuwapa mwanga.

2 Mungu mwenyezi bwana wao alisema nao maneno haya,

Mkitii amri zangu na kulishika hili agano langu,
Mtakuwa wakipekee na makuhani ,taifa takatifu
Mtakuwa tunu watu wangu kuliko makabila yote.

3 Kwa kuwa sasa tumeshajua ya kwamba Mungu wetu ni mwema

Tuwache uovu hila na unafiki, husuda na masingizio,
Sote tuwe na hamu ya maziwa halisi maziwa ya kiroho,
Ili kwa hayo yote tupate kuukulia zaidi wokovu.

4 Kama mawe yaliyo hai tujengwe nyumba za kiroho,

Tutumikeni kama makuhani waliokubalika,
Tumtolee Mungu dhabihu zetu takatifu za kiroho,
Kwani amwaminie Mungu hataaibika milele Amina

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