Katwe Martyrs Church's Evening Glory a blessing to the city dwellers.

Katwe Martyrs Church's Evening Glory a blessing to the city dwellers.

Praise Him in the evening

Every Wednesday evening, people from all walks of life flock Katwe Martyrs Church at the heart of the artisan capital of Katwe near Muganzirwazza shopping mall.

Young and old, middle aged men and women, boys and girls all come to this city Church, not only to listen to the word of God but also to pray and be in God's presence. It is a time for God's deliverance and to share testimonies of what the Lord has done for them.

The time of testimonies is such a nice time to listen to various testimonies that uplift and edify the name of the Lord.

Martyrs Church Katwe

The Parish priest's sermons and prayer sessions have turned this evening glory into one of the most sought after in Kampala today. Rev. Kezekiah Walusimbi's oratory and fluency in his sermons cannot leave you the same.

Rev. Kezekiah Kaweesa sharing a moment with Ven. John Gitta
 at Martyrs' Church Katwe during the Evening Glory Service

The evening glory starts at 6:00pm and goes up to 8:00pm. People do not leave this place the same.

This particular Wednesday when I came to Katwe I found Ven. Rev. John Gitta Kavuma the Archdeacon of Mengo Archdeaconry as tge guest preacher. His sermon was based on the topic

"how does one overcome challenges" Omuntu awangula atya?

We all get challenges in the same way you are challenged. How can one get victory over challenges? People usually love to see you failing or suffering.

"Whatever we do there are challenges. People alwats want to talk issues that do not take them ahead. 

"When I was posted at Mengo, I was challenged to build a new house for the archdeacon but people talk ill of me and many said that the house wont be finished. Now we have finished it."

Ven John Gitta Kavuma preaching at Katwe during the evening glory

"We are now going to construct a new Church for the Archdeaconry. "

He talks about people who have a lot of problems but they do not mind about taking them to Jesus.

He says God works in mysterious ways we cannot see. When we are praying we always put conditions to God.

The instrumentalists at work

You come to evening glory when you are burden. I envy you because you come here when you know what you want. His sermon was based on 1Sam 1-to the end , where Hannah used to go and pray earnestly to God to ask the Lord to give her a son. 

Most people want to be heard. These days people pray in competition. But Eli the priest saw her pouring her problems unto the Lord. 

When you come unto the Lord, always pour out what is on your heart unto the Lord. He posed a question to the congregation, do you always pour out what is on your heart?.

The secrete of success is not having any hatrage on your heart. People see you coming here and think you are wasting time but God sees what you are earnestly praying for. He will see yiu through and you have a breakthrough.

We dance unto the Lord

Time for praise and worship

Praise Him in the evening

Kneel before God and pray for what you want God to do. God remembers you after uou have gone through a process where you are riddiculed, scorned and people laughing at you.

God cannot handle your issues when you are here are there. You have to start a new relationship with God. Do not look aside. 

Part of the congregation during the
 Evening Glory sevices on Wednesdays

Listen to Gods voice only. Leave, rumours and wolokoso. Let your coming here be meangful and fruitful. God will give you and he has already given you. Start with what you have.

Therez a God who wants to start a new begining in you. Look at your own issues. Do not mind about other people's problem. Just focus on your issues. You will succeed.

Head of Laity, Mr. Ssegawa addresses the congregation

The service is crowned with praise and worship sessions. Every body is taken up with praises and worship. Dancing and raising hands are characterise this session. The parish priest Rev. Walusimbi and Layreader Mwesigwa usually crown this session that starts with confession before the Lord. Then prayers of deliverance follow.

Omukubiriza Ssegawa thanked christians for attending in big numbers. He told the congregation that now that the Archdeacon has blessed their evening glory service, next will be the Bishop of Namirembe.

Katwe Martyr's Church's strategic location gives it advantage over other city churches. It is better and easier for someone going home to branch off to this Church for the evening glory service. Rev. Kaweesa says people come from as far as Entebbe, Kajjansi and other far places. Every week, new people come for these services. 

Rev. Kezekiah Walusimbi Kaweesa
the Parish Priest of Martyrs' Church Katwe

"The beginning was so hard, but God has added unto us more people every other week" says Rev. Kaweesa.

Next wednesday spare time to come and celebrate the goodness of the Lord.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart

Rev. Moses Kayimba Installed as Namasuba Parish Priest

It was colour and pomp at St. Apollo Kivebulaaya Anglican Church in Kikajjjo Namasuba. Guests from far and near thronged this Church on Sunday 19th April 2015 to be witnesses as Rev. Moses Kayimba was being installed as the new Parish Priest of Namasuba Parish.

The service started with the usual Procession led by the Choirs, Lay Readers and Priests. It was a time of jubilation as many Christians joyfully sang unto the Lord. The young and the Old were all seated waiting to see the  Anglican Church tradition of installing a Parish Priest. This type of function has become very rare since most priests these days never bother to organise such functions since it involves alot of money and time.

Ven. John Gitta Kavuma Blesses Rev. Moses and wife Racheal Kayimba during
the installation service at Namasuba

Ven. John Gitta Kavuma hands over a certificate from Namirembe Diocese confirming
 Rev. Moses Kayimba's posting to Namasuba Parish

In his sermon, during the installation service, the Archdeacon of Mengo Ven. John Gitta Kavuma said that God knew that this day would be a great day for Moses and Racheal.

He said that he believed to many Christians this might have been their first time to witness such a function. He posed a question as to why such a function of official installation of a parish priest is done. There was silence in the whole church. He went on to narrate how one day he (Ven. Gitta) and other priests went for a burial service but at the burial ground confusion ensued and people started beating one another. He said that the priests had thought that they would be spared, but they ended up sharing on the strokes of the cane. "The people caning us were asking one question, who told to come here and tresspass?" he said. 

Ven. John Gitta Kavuma preaching at Namasuba

Ven. John Gitta Kavuma hands over a Bible and a minute book to Rev. Moses Kayimba

He went on to saya that they ended up at the Police Station and they were being accused of criminal tresspass but what saved them, was the letter written by the bereaved family to the Lay Reader of the area, requesting him to conduct a funeral service. He said that the police exonerated them and said the priests had no case to answer because they had been officially invited.

A cross section of christians in the congregation

The Clergy

Rev. Fred Lubega of Katwe II Parish reading the Gospel

From the gallery

Tukutendereza Yesu

From left to right Rev. Can. Ernest Kibuuka, Rev. Moses Kayimba,
 Ven. John Gitta Kavuma, Mrs. Rachael Kayimba and Mrs. Margaret Kibuuka

with the Clergy and Archdeaconry executive

He went on to say that during the official installation of the paish priest, a certificate from the Diocese of Namirembe with a seal and a signature of the Bishop. He said that after handing over the certificate to Rev. Kayimba.

From left to right Rev. Can. Ernest Kibuuka, Rev. Moses Kayimba, Ven. John Gitta Kavuma, Mrs. Rachael Kayimba and Mrs. Margaret Kibuuka

Ven. Gitta congratulate Rev. Can. Ordinary Ernest Kibuuka the father of Rev. Moses Kayimba for nurturing a God fearing son who has turned out to be a good priest. He said that like Prophet Samuel who grew up in the family of a priest, Moses Kayimba had also grown up in the family of a priest. He said that in the book of Samuel, Elly the Priest  was the man who nurtured Samuel and he prepared him to become a priest, prophet and judge of Israel. "We thank God, that Rev. Moses has passed through our hands as assistant Vicar at Kibuye Parish" He said.

"Today we are here to confirm and install Moses Kayimba as a Parish Priest" he said adding that Samuel was the last judge and was the author of the Isarel Kingdom. He turned to Rev. Moses and told him that a priest is the chief priest and prophet in a parish who is supposed to fore see issues in the parish.He told him that Christians want to see him telling them things of the future. He further told him that he will be able to settle issues affecting this parish. "That's your responsibility" he told him.

He went on to tell him " You have succeeded priests who were here before you. The God who enabled them to work, will see you through" he counselled. He told him that God was going to install him before the congregation so that they will be able to come to him for spiritual help. He further told him that God wants to see him winning more souls through preaching the word.

He also advised him that  he will face many challenges, but he should not fear because Jesus will always be with him. He called upon the congregation to give him all their support so that the work of God in Namasuba Parish does not grow cold.

At the same function, the head of laity Namasuba Parish, Eng. Waiswa thanked the Archdeacon for accepting to carry out the function. He welcome guests who came from far and near and requested them to assist them to contribute towards the construction of a new commercial building project for the Parish. At the end of the service, over  Shillings 12m was realised in cash and pledges towards the project.

Kibuye Parish to build a multi Billion Shilling Church Building

Kibuye Parish, the Headquarters of Mengo Archdeaconry is set to construct a multi-billion mega Church at the current site.

The Church hall has been demolished to pave way for the construction of the new Church. Meanwhile a temporary Church building has been constructed to accomodate the congreation during the time of building the new Church.

The artistic impression of St. Luke Kibuye Parish, the Headquarters of Mengo Archdeaconry

The Church hall has been demolished

Sir Albert Cook Clinic at Kibuye has been refurbished and now it is under new management

The temporary church building to house St. Luke Kibuye

The temporary church building to house St. Luke Kibuye

Sir Albert Cook Clinic

Mengo Archdeaconry Clergy meet at Kyamula

Outside Ktyamula Church

On Wednesday 15th April, 2015, the clergy in Mengo Archdeaconry hekld their monthly meeting at Kyamula Church of Uganda, Munyonyo Parish.

Mr. Nasanayiri Muyingo welcomes the Clergy to his home

Inside Kyamula Church

They started with a holy communion service led by Rev. Kakangula, the Namirembe Diocese Mothers Union Worker. Later on they were hosted to a breakfast at Mr. Nasanayiri and Mrs. Muyingo.

The Clergy led by Ven. John Gitta (left) listen to Mr. Muyingo

Mr. Muyingo welcomed the clergy to his home and said that it was such a big blessing for him and his family to host the men of God. He thanked God for enabling him to serve him up to this time.

The Archdeacon of Mengo Archdeaconry Ven. John Gitta Kavuma thanked Mr. Muyingo for accepting to host them in his home. He said that whenever the clergy in this Archdeaconry meet, they have a number of issues they talk about that are beneficial to the ministry.

He told the clergy that they were expecting the retired Archbishop of the Province of the Church of Uganda the Most Rev. Dr. Livingstone Mpalanyi Nkoyooyo and his team to talk about the progress of the work of  constructing the Martyrs' Museaum at Namugongo.

The clergy listen to Mr, Muyingo

Rev. Godfrey B.K. Buwembo welcoming the clergy to his parish

The clergy of Mengo Archdeaconry in their staff meeting at Kyamula

The clergy of Mengo Archdeaconry in their staff meeting at Kyamula

The clergy of Mengo Archdeaconry in their staff meeting at Kyamula