Bishop Kaziimba calls for Christian generosity

WAKISO - The Anglican Bishop of Mityana Diocese, Dr. Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has asked Christians to be more supportive to the projects of the Church. He discouraged what he called "Christian apathy," which he said had made many Christians lazy and unwilling to accomplish big projects.

"If you want to tap God's blessings for yourself and your children, you must donate to God. If you donate to God and serve him with all your life, God will have no choice but to bless you. Always go for big projects. If you want to construct a Church, construct a big and beautiful one.

"This nonetheless calls for the conversion of the head; heart and mind. You have to change your thinking and attitudes. I Kaziimba always go for massive projects because I serve a big God. Never worry about money. When God gives you a vision, he also gives you a provision."

The choir of St. Mark Church Ssekiwunga in procession for the eucharistic service that preceded the fundraising function

Bishop Kaziimba was delivering his homily during the fundraising function for St Mark Church of Uganda, Ssekiwunga at Akright Kakungulu Housing Estate on Entebbe Road, Wakiso District on Sunday.

The function, which was also graced by Catholics, Muslims and Born-again Christians, was presided over by the Second Deputy Premier, Al HAjj Ali Kirunda Kivejinja, who represented President Yoweri Museveni.

Saint Marks' Church Sekiwunga, is designed according to the Biblical architectural instructions, stipulated in the Bible (Ezekiel 40-48). It has features such as the eastern gate, the western gate, the upper room, the side-rooms, the priest's private room, and the side-pillars, which are in accordance with Biblical dimensions.

The Chairman of Planning and Development at Akright Kakungulu Housing Estate, Alex Kamukama said construction of the house had reached the roofing stage, which requires sh400m.

Bishop Stephen Kaziimba with the Christians from St Padre Pio Catholic parish, Kabulamuliro, who graced the function and donated cash

 
Kivejinja praised the residents of Akright City for putting aside their tribal, religious and political differences, in preference for the development of the area. He later donated sh3m and also delivered President Museveni's donation of sh50m. A total of sh157m was realised in cash and pledges.

The major included the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Dr Louis Kasekende (sh5m), Rt Hon Ruth Nankabirwa (sh2m), Hon Peter Sematimba (sh2m), St Padre Pio Catholic Parish Kabulamuliro (300 bags of cement), Simon Ola (sh5m), Akim Kuteesa (sh20m), Hon Henry Musasizi (sh2m), Hon David Bahati (sh1m), Honest Hardware Kajjansi (100 bags of cement) and St Francis of Assisi Bulenga-Kikaaya Catholic sub-parish Church (sh500,000).