North Kigezi Diocese News
The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, together with Maama Florence Asiimwe, was today warmly welcomed by jubilant Christians at Ihimbo Church of Uganda during a confirmation service.
The Bishop was received by believers led by the Venerable Eldard Rukuru, Archdeacon of Bwambara Archdeaconry, and the Rev. Nicholas Turyahabwe.
Addressing the congregation, Bishop Asiimwe called upon Christians to concentrate on their work and responsibilities now that leaders have been chosen following the recently concluded general elections. He urged the faithful to remain peaceful and to accept elected leaders, even if they did not support them.
In his sermon, drawn from Matthew 5:13–14, Bishop Asiimwe encouraged believers to be the salt and light of the earth. He explained that, like salt, Christians must add value wherever they are.
He illustrated this by asking the congregation to imagine eating groundnuts without salt, noting that one would then truly understand salt’s importance.
The Bishop also cautioned the youth against fornication and urged them to live lives free from sexual immorality. He encouraged young people who have preserved their purity to guard their virginity jealously, emphasizing that sexual purity is not only expected of girls but also of boys.
Speaking about being the light of the world, Bishop Asiimwe said Christians should provide guidance and direction, noting that light dispels darkness.
He further challenged men to be responsible husbands and fathers by caring for their families, loving their wives, and paying school fees for their children. He advised men to avoid excessive alcohol consumption and adultery, and instead invest their resources in building strong families.
The Bishop strongly condemned the practices of witchcraft and sorcery, calling upon those involved to abandon them and receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. He emphasized that Christ is the only true source of peace and happiness.
A total of 160 Christians were confirmed into the Anglican faith after being examined and found ready.
During the altar call, 300 people responded and received Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
While returning from Ihimbo C.O.U., Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe, together with Maama Florence Asiimwe, paid a courtesy visit to the family of the late Canon Norah Begumisa, who passed on Thursday, to comfort and encourage them.
Referencing Genesis 6:5, Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe highlighted the root cause of death, and using Genesis 6:3, he emphasized that the years of a person’s life on earth are limited to 120 years.
He added that life is short, death is certain, sin is the cause, and Jesus Christ is the answer.
The Bishop also noted that a mother is a precious gift and encouraged Canon Norah Begumisa’s children to focus on the Lord Jesus Christ as their only hope.
