Phaneroo celebrates 11th anniversary

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Thousands of faithful from all walks of life and beyond Uganda were drawn by the same unshakable expectation – to be part of an experience that has transformed lives for over a decade.

On Saturday, August 9, Phaneroo Ministries International marked its 11th anniversary with a grand celebration that filled the Phaneroo grounds in Naguru, a Kampala suburb.

From flags draped across shoulders to joyous chatter in multiple accents, the celebration was a vivid tapestry of nations united under one name, Jesus. Attendees came from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Nigeria, Cameroon, the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Malaysia, China, Dubai and many more countries. Their faces shone with anticipation as they poured into the celebration grounds.

From flags draped across shoulders to joyous chatter in multiple accents, the celebration was a vivid tapestry of nations united under one name, Jesus. (Credit: Phaneroo Ministries)

For some, it was their first taste of a Phaneroo service. For others, it was a long-awaited return to a place they call their spiritual home. People cried, knelt, or danced, each gesture a personal expression of gratitude.

‘Prophetic message for the season’

Stepping onto the pulpit, the vision bearer of Phaneroo, Apostle Grace Lubega, delivered what he described as a prophetic message for the season. Preaching from Matthew 20:1–16, he drew his listeners into the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Apostle Grace Lubega, delivered what he described as a prophetic message for the season, preaching from Matthew 20:1–16. (Credit: Phaneroo Ministries)

In the Jewish tradition, he explained, a workday lasted twelve hours. Yet in Jesus’ story, the master of the vineyard kept hiring until the eleventh hour. When the time for payment came, those hired last were paid first and received the same wage as those who had laboured from the beginning.

“In this eleventh year of Phaneroo,” he declared, “it shall be as the eleventh hour of Matthew 20.” This, he said, was a season for those who felt delayed yet had remained faithfully available to God. Even if they had not yet seen the spectacular, they had stayed, and now heaven’s acceleration was at hand.

“There is a grace from heaven that can hire you in one hour,” he continued, “and in that hour, God will do for you what others have received in the first, second, and third hours. We are entering into things we have not worked for, graces we have not laboured for.”

On Saturday, August 9, Phaneroo Ministries International marked its 11th anniversary with a grand celebration. (Credit: Phaneroo Ministries)

Quoting John 4:38, he reminded the congregation that there are blessings only God can give, things so precious they cannot be bought.

Apostle Grace urged believers to expect both favour and scrutiny in this season. “There will be eyes that look at you like you don’t deserve what you’ve received,” he said. “But it is God who makes men equal.” He described a spiritual law now being activated, one where the last become first, not because of toil, but because they were chosen.

“This is the season of leaping,” he declared. “Things will happen so fast. When you are chosen, you don’t answer critics; you just keep moving. For some, today is the birthing of what has long been delayed. This eleventh year will be like the eleventh hour, and you will see acceleration that is undeniably God.”

Before the sermon, Nigerian gospel artist Moses Bliss took to the stage with his signature blend of joy and sincerity, igniting the atmosphere with favourites such as Too Faithful, Daddy Wey Dey Pamper, Jesus Is Taking Care of Me and Bigger Every day, among others.

Nigerian gospel artist, Moses Bliss performing. (Credit: Phaneroo Ministries)

Following him, the anointed voice of Dunsin Oyekan filled the grounds, carrying an unmistakable weight of worship with songs such as Yah, Jesu, I Will Be Here, and Fragrance to Fire, among others. This segment felt less like a performance and more like an altar. Every lyric seemed to draw the crowd deeper into the presence of God, with spontaneous moments of prayer breaking out between verses.

Local gospel talents also ministered to the crowd, including Kajambiya, Zabuuri, Coopy Bly’, Josephin Pob, Javie, Titus Kuteesa and Racheal Kay.

Since its inception, Phaneroo has grown from a small fellowship into a movement influencing nations. The anniversary was not merely a date on the calendar; it was a living testimony of a vision fulfilled and a future still unfolding.