K254 Nairobi News: The Taita Taveta University Inaugural Annual Prayer Day 2023

Thursday 30 March 2023

The Taita Taveta University Inaugural Annual Prayer Day 2023

A Day Of Prayer!A New TTU Culture!

"Such event shall be held every last Wednesday of the Month of January onwards"

Prof.Fred Simiyu Barasa, VC-TTU in his own words.

On Wednesday,29th March 2023, Taita Taveta University Voi, Main campus held an Inaugural Annual Prayer Day with the theme of:

"Commit to the LORD Whatever You do, and Your Plans Will Succeed"-Proverbs 16:3

The day was celebrated by walks of Students, Staff, and Invited Preachers and Musicians.

Chair of the Prayer Day Committee 2023

Dr.Mwakio Mwagandi, Chair of the Department of Business Economics,
"A family that prays together, Stays together"

Objectives of this year's Annual Prayer Day were To:

Give Thanks to God for Everything about the University.
Commit the Plans and Operations of the University to God.
Promote Unity amongst the various Religious Groups in the University.
Aid in the Spiritual Development of both the Staff and Students of TTU.
Strengthen the Culture of Corporate and Individual Prayer at TTU.

Talks

Guest Speaker

Rt.Rev.Bishop Liverson Mng'onda, ACK
Diocese of Taita Taveta

Key points by Bishop Liverson Mng'onda:

There is a desire for the university to succeed
To earn respect, respect yourself first
Work hard for both your professionalism and your own self.
If you do great things, you become much bigger with the help of our Good Lord.
Never consider yourself a failure, in fact, replace the word "failure" with "success."
Don't be more complaining, the forward moment is unlimited, have gratitude which translates to a Positive Attitude
Whenever you are under stress, just know that you are under the test...but finally, you shall overcome
Never give up, even if it takes years to succeed, or have a single job position for many years.
Success expires, hence we cannot stick to the success of the past...but a futuristic success. New Glory=Present Glory.
Try to find out 3 or 4 obstacles on your way and fight them...overcome them through God's help.
Keep on seeking you will find...All the doors are deserved by all who knock

Conclusions:

Fear is one of the key reasons to becoming unsuccessful!

Jesus was held back by several factors in his environment, and so do we, but;

"Against all odds, Christ evaded all Worldly noises and only focused by deeply depending on God's providence."

Guest Musician

Danny Gift, Gospel Artiste, performed several songs including
"Nizame" here's a link to his youtube music portfolio:
https://www.youtube.com/@DANNYGIFTKE

Catholic Chaplain, TTU

Rev Fr. Erick Mwandigha, TTU-Catholic Chaplain,(SACCTTU)
"We have various leadership tactics, but happy is the man who employs courtesy
among his fellow, unlike authoritarian which might make you lose chances=Missing opportunities including jobs in your entire life "

Students Performances

Taita Taveta University Catholic Assosiation (SACCTTU),
Christian Union (TTU-CU), and Seventh Day Adventist (TTU-SDA)
Performed Songs namely: Pendo Langu, Naomba,& Tunaomba Respectively.

Remarks by the DVC-ARO

Prof.Christine Onyango, Deputy Vice-Chancellor ARO,
"To the finalist, you've faced many difficulties during your time as a student, but the time for rejoicing is now near...Hebrews 12:28 We are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken-simply be your best!...Romans:8:28 All things work together for good-Forward Ever, Backward Never!"

Remarks by the VC

Prof.Fred Simiyu Barasa, The Vice Chancellor, TTU
"If we put our God first, then our dreams and plans will be put first...expect major breakthroughs for Taita Taveta university including water, student population increase, Promotions of Staff job grades, and most of all Academic success to all our students...It's my prayer that every student who attended this prayer event gets a grade higher than one they could have gotten...Amen"

Prayer Items

Dr.Amina Ndinya, Business, International Trade & Marketing Lecturer,
"Let's us pray that our everlasting father, will provide for water challenges, increase the number of students at our university, and as well Government Capitation"

Madam Ann K.Nyabuti, School of Business Accounting Lecturer
"Lets pray for the good lord to grant success to our students and Finalists,
and most of all, that they shall get good jobs"