He asked Kenyans to serve God with their "giving to build churches" instead of living in great comfort yet the churches were struggling with poor infrastructure and low resources.

"David, who was a man after God's own heart said it was wrong for him to live in great comfort while the house of the Lord was in bad shape. He therefore gathered all his wealth and decided to build a build a great altar and temple for God," said Bishop Muya

Muya also asked Kenyans to switch from merely attending church as a social routine to attending church with a goal of changing their spiritual lives.

"Back home, some people come to my church because they hear that I usually go to the USA to preach. Others attend some church based on a pastor's haircut or his suit. In the USA, many attend church just so that they may get someone to help them in case a catastrophe strikes" said the bishop.

He added that people's seriousness in matters of the church is reflected in the level of their "giving in church"

During the event, Rev, Peter Kiama of the St. John's Anglican Church in Worcester served as the master of ceremonies, where he asked guests to show their love by giving more towards the church project.

Both Bishop Muya and Rev. Kiama thanked the pastor of the church, Rev. Jeremiah Githere for the vision to build the church and hoped that it will continue to grow over time.

The event was also graced by visiting Kenyan gospel artiste, Vicky Kitonga who entertained guests with smooth flowing praise and worship songs.

On his part Rev. Githere thanked  all the Grace international church members,other Kenyans and their friends  who responded to the fund raising call terming it as a "big blessing" to the church fraternity.

He said that his church has always kept it's "doors open" to any person out there looking for a church to call home.

The Grace International church is located on 229 Stedman St,Lowell Ma.