CHRISTMAS | CAROLS | ABODO

KAMPALA - Christ the King (CTK) Church Franciscan choir held Christmas Carols, the choral group that leads the singing during 11 am Sunday Mass.

The group staged its upscale concert in Kampala last week on Sunday, December 9.

During the afternoon show, the Franciscan choir performed various Christmas hymns by both local and international composers.

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, remarks during the Christ the King Church Christmas carols held on December 09, 2022. (All Photos by Shamim Saad)

The choir was directed by Ambrose Kizito and accompanied by Fr Mathias Nteza, the Priest at the CTK.

Speaking during the event, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, who was the chief guest noted that “I am so humbled to be here, I came with members of my family thank you so much for the invitation. I could not say no especially when they said the choir will be led by Franciscan which is my name,”

Choir members sing during the Christmas carols held on December 09, 2022.

She added, “To the choir and the band, thank you for entertaining us. I have always wanted to sing but God did not bless me with the voice. I enjoyed listening to all the songs from the first to the last all praising the Lord, love, humility, patience, faithfulness, and prayer all leading us to the climax which is Christmas the birth of Christ.”

Abodo promised to be a frequent visitor to the CTK church citing that her office is stationed next to the church.

Ambrose Kizito, Franciscan Choir director directs the choir to during Christmas carols.

“I am your neighbor, this is the beginning of my coming. This is going to be my church. As for me and my family, please allow a small contribution of sh2m towards the choir,” she noted.

The Chairman of all Choirs at CTK, Alex Arinaitwe, encouraged people to create time out of their busy schedule and embrace singing in churches and avoid always making excuses.

Dr Love cheers the choir as they performed.

“Most of us think that choirs are made up of people who do not have what to do. Most of you out there give an excuse of I don’t have time but these ladies and gentlemen sing before you. They are very professional people with a lot of things to do, families and professional jobs to do.

But amidst those tight schedules, they find time to come and rehearsal and ensure that our Sundays are very entertaining,” he highlighted.

DPP Abodo (R) interacts with a dignitary during Christ the King Church Christmas carols.

Arinaitwe asked members, to support the choirs since they do not have specific income-generating projects, but this money comes from within themselves to ensure that they run the choir.

He thanked the Choir Director for composing a song titled “He shall be great” citing that if we can have more and more people like him, not only to train but also put in ink what they trained it will be very good for them.

Children offer to the church choir during the Christmas carols.

The Chairman Franciscan Choir Ronald Kasozi thanked the Lord for enabling them to hold this year’s Christmas Carols citing that for the last 2 years they were disorganized by the COVID pandemic.

“I want to thank the good Lord who has enabled us to present this time around. COVID disorganized us for 2 years. We did not have time with you to sing Christmas carols. We thank the lord that this year we are on.

Choir members drum as they sing during the Christmas carols feast.

He said the CTK is approaching 30 years of existence.

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Christians listen to Christmas carol songs.

Arinaitwe asked members, to support the choirs since they do not have specific income-generating projects, but this money comes from within themselves to ensure that they run the choir.

Christ the King Church Franciscan choir.

Christians interact during the Christmas carols feast.

The Chairman Franciscan Choir, Ronald Kasozi, remarks.

Fr Mathias Nteza remarks.

The Chairman of all Choirs at Christ the King, Alex Arinaitwe, remarks.