The President elect of the Methodist church of the United Kingdom, Rev Hellen Cameron is calling on education stakeholders to ensure all students are accorded opportunity to access quality education which she termed as the cornerstone of holistic development.
Rev. Cameron said that quality education not only shapes the future of the students but also contributes to the growth of the community and the nation at large.
She was speaking at Nyasanda community high school in Ugunja Sub County when she led a team of Methodist church officials in a tour of church projects within the Western Kenya circuit.
“It is my belief that the educational opportunities afforded to students will not only shape their own futures but also contribute to the growth of the local community and the nation at large,” said Rev. Cameron who is on a visit to Kenya.
The cleric at the same time lauded the efforts of the Methodist church in Kenya in providing crucial heath care services to the community.
She said that the Methodist church in the United Kingdom is keen in on entering into partnerships with the Methodist Church in Kenya that would see the local church extend its services to the public.
“I find it both inspiring and rewarding to witness the local church’s commitment to providing basic healthcare, recognizing that the essence of salvation in Jesus includes healing,” she added.
Rev. Cameron commended the local church for the work it is doing saying that salvation in Jesus is linked to healing. She assured the St. Paul’s Church leadership and membership of partnerships saying, “What you are doing and what you want to continue doing is in my heart.”
The Management Committee, led by Chair Charles Ogada and Clinician-in-Charge Wilberforce Juma, highlighted the challenges they faced in delivering optimal healthcare due to limited resources.
“While we strive to deliver the best possible healthcare services, our efforts are constrained by the scarcity of resources. Nonetheless, we are gratified to see the community benefiting from our services,” Ogada acknowledged.
The Methodist church Western Kenya Synod Bishop Leina Ole Motiang welcomed partnerships with the UK Church and other partners noting that even as they ministered the word of God, it was important that the church takes care of other critical needs of its membership and the community.
Rev. Cameron was accompanied by Rev Dr. Andrew Ashdown, the Partnerships Coordinator for Africa, Rev Ian John Cameron and Rev. Victoria Ashdown.
By Philip Onyango
