History
The East African Pentecostal Church (EAPC) -Kigumo is a Christian church that was founded in the early 20th century in Kigumo town-Embu by the renowned Evangelist Nicholas Sirawa.
Our roots go as far as the East African Christian Revival, which emphasized personal conversion, repentance, and holiness. The revival which spread throughout East Africa and beyond found its way to Kigumo thanks to the dedicated evangelist Sirawa who had a deep, touching and profound calling from God to minister and evangelize in Kigumo Area and its surroundings leading to one of the greatest numbers ever experienced of people getting born again and following Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior.
The evangelist introduced Mass water baptism amongst other biblical doctrines which we follow to this day with the main aim of emphasizing the teachings of Jesus Crist and role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian.
The East African Pentecostal Church (EAPC) – Kigumo’s humble beginnings and establishment Through the Evangelist Sirawa, attracted a huge congregation from the surrounding area. To date it is the most congregated church in Kigumo. With time, the gospel of Christ has spread and now has sister churches like EAPC-Kanginga, EAPC-Ngiori. and Baptist Church Ngiori.
Worship
The East African Pentecostal Church (EAPC) -Kigumo is popularly known for its emphasis on freedom of evangelism, praise and worship, discipleship, and social justice. Due to the diverse nature of congregation, service is conducted by the pastor in the native Kiembu language often with an English or Swahili translator to accommodate any visitors. The services are held on Sunday with three main categories, Sunday School, Youth Praise and worship, the main service at 11am and monthly Kesha held at first Friday of every month. Often crusades are held at the local market with an effort to reach out and spread the Good news of God.
Communal Activities
The East African Pentecostal Church (EAPC) -Kigumo has also been involved in education initiatives in the region showcasing a top performing CBC Primary and junior secondary school EAPC Kigumo Boarding Primary School. The school serves at pupils who graduate with exemplary results ready for top senior secondary Schools. The school grooms graduates to decent and morally upright people in the society. In addition, The East African Pentecostal Church (EAPC) Kigumo, has also been involved in healthcare initiatives serving its congregation and the community with a dispensary open to the public.
