18/04/2026
The afternoon session was led by Sister Blessings Temba, a student at Kisii University and the Secretary of the Christian Union. She is a passionate young Christian leader actively involved in student ministry, mentorship and guiding fellow youths in matters of faith, relationships, and personal growth. Known for her openness, clarity and relatability, she has been instrumental in fostering honest conversations that help young people align their lives with biblical principles while navigating modern-day challenges.
In her session, Sister Blessings handled the topic of relationships, carefully tying it to the rally’s theme of “Launching Deeper.” She began by asking a foundational question: why do people get into relationships? She explained that relationships are ordained by God and are meant to have purpose, not merely driven by emotions, trends, or peer pressure. She challenged the youths to move beyond surface-level attraction and intentionally seek relationships that are meaningful, purposeful and grounded in God’s design.
Drawing from Luke 2:52, she outlined the standard of a Christian relationship, emphasizing that just as Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man, relationships should reflect balanced growth in four key areas: intellectual, physical, spiritual and social compatibility. She stressed that a strong relationship should not only focus on feelings but also on shared growth and mutual development in these important dimensions.
She further cautioned the youths that frequent communication, such as talking daily, often leads to emotional attachment, and therefore relationships must be approached with wisdom and intentional boundaries. To make the session more interactive, she invited the youths to share some of the red flags they observe in relationships. These included lack of seriousness, dishonesty, disrespect, always being “busy,” sleeping early at unusual times like 7pm to avoid communication, lack of matching effort or energy, turning off phones while with a partner, and inability to control anger. She explained that these are warning signs that should never be ignored.
On the positive side, she guided them in identifying green flags in relationships, which included being supportive, emotionally mature, intelligent, and financially responsible. She emphasized that such qualities contribute to stability, trust and healthy growth in a relationship.
She further reminded the youths that everything has its own time, referencing Ecclesiastes 3:5, encouraging them to exercise patience and trust in God’s timing. She also quoted 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing that love is patient and should be expressed in a godly, respectful, and disciplined manner. Additionally, she reminded them that their bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, urging them to honor God in their relationships and use their energy wisely in ways that glorify Him.
When the session became intense and stirred deep emotions among the youths, Senior Brother Mike Otieno stepped in to bring clarity and balance to the discussion. He acknowledged the openness of the youths and commended them for their honesty in raising real-life concerns. He carefully addressed the tough questions that had emerged, offering guidance on boundaries, emotional attachment, peer pressure, and modern relationship challenges. He reminded the youths that “launching deeper” means going beyond feelings and building lives rooted in wisdom, discipline, and godly values. He also emphasized the importance of patience, accountability, and seeking mentorship when facing relationship struggles, encouraging them to always seek clarity through godly counsel.
By the end of his intervention, he had successfully restored calm and focus, bringing the youths back to the central message of the day. The session concluded with a vibrant question-and-answer segment, where the youths actively participated, asked questions, and shared openly. It was one of the most engaging moments of the day, leaving the youths deeply impacted and fully aligned with the call to launch deeper in every area of their lives, including relationships, with wisdom, purpose and spiritual maturity.
