Kennington, England-From small beginnings on a deprived housing estate in 2001, the Kennington Community Fellowship (KCF), based opposite the Oval Cricket ground in London, took a new step last autumn to expand its community outreach.
Under the heading of ‘'Seven Ways to Make Your Week Great," four new ministries have been launched as the local church seeks to encourage local community participation in its quest to reinstate church as the hub of the community. Adding to the already successful Community Health and Enterprise days, Mondays now see Spanish classes taught by Angela Lake, alongside an arts and crafts class taught by Cecilyn Williams. Urban Youth Ministry takes precedence on Tuesdays. "Food 4 da Brain" and a basketball ministry attract an average of 25 unchurched members of the community. Wednesdays see vibrant "connect groups" of prayer and Bible study, while on Thursdays Jermaine Wong leads an exciting drama class.
Why is KCF now running seven days a week? Seyi, who runs the basketball on Tuesdays responds, "We have created a nice environment for the young boys of the community to come into. We pray together at the beginning, we pray together at the end." Kobe, one of our unchurched participants will tell you, "I look forward to coming every week." He says, "Here are my friends; here is my community."
That is exactly the reaction that pleases their pastor, Paul King-Brown. He says, "The intention and endeavor of KCF is to be an active and effective influence for Jesus Christ within our community." That seems to be happening, he says, as members are "recognizing that we are His hands and His feet."
For more information on KCF, visit their Web site: www.kenningtonlife.com or phone 07810560495. [BUC News]
