Bishop Asiimwe Urges Christians to Live Out Their Faith Sincerely

The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has called on Christians to demonstrate genuine love for God and live in accordance with their faith. During a confirmation service for 367 Christians at St. Paul's Church of Uganda in Kakinga, Rukungiri District, Bishop Asiimwe emphasized the importance of sincere faith. He warned against professing faith while continuing to engage in sinful behavior, citing examples of people claiming to love God while committing adultery and visiting witch doctors.

Bishop Asiimwe reminded Christians that God is all-seeing and encouraged them to live out their faith authentically. He noted that God can use various means to reach people who ignore his messengers, including birds, dogs, stones, or even dreams. The bishop's message was part of a confirmation service that saw 367 Christians from Kakinga Archdeaconry, Kebisoni Sub-county, receive confirmation. The service was held at St. Paul's Church of Uganda, Kakinga.

The head of laity at St. Paul's Kakinga, Rose Mwongyera, expressed gratitude to Elder Emmanuel Kikoni for his support to the archdeaconry and the wider North Kigezi Diocese. She also thanked Bishop Asiimwe for commissioning the archdeaconry's commercial building. Mwongyera revealed that Christians in the area had decided to grow coffee to make the church less dependent on offertory collections. This initiative aims to promote sustainability and reduce reliance on donations.

The Archdeacon of Kakinga, Ven. Rev. Andrew Kananura Kanyonyi, welcomed Bishop Asiimwe and thanked him for confirming the 367 Christians. He urged the newly confirmed Christians to remain committed to the teachings they had received and to be patriotic. Kanyonyi also encouraged them to reject indiscipline and corruption, emphasizing the importance of living a virtuous life.

Among those confirmed, Akankwasa Faith and Abinsinguza Ronic expressed gratitude to Bishop Asiimwe and pledged to uphold the teachings they had received. They also thanked their parents for providing the necessary requirements for their confirmation. The confirmed Christians promised to live according to their faith and to remain committed to their spiritual growth.

The confirmation service was a significant event for the North Kigezi Diocese, with 367 Christians receiving confirmation. Bishop Asiimwe's message emphasized the need for genuine faith and encouraged Christians to live in accordance with their beliefs. The event also highlighted the importance of community initiatives, such as growing coffee, to promote sustainability.

The North Kigezi Diocese continues to promote spiritual growth and community development. The confirmation service at St. Paul's Church of Uganda in Kakinga was a testament to the diocese's commitment to nurturing its members. As Christians in the area strive to live out their faith sincerely, they are also working to build a more sustainable future for their community.

Key points

• Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe urges Christians to live out their faith sincerely and avoid sinful behavior.
• The North Kigezi Diocese promotes community initiatives, such as growing coffee, to reduce reliance on donations.
• 367 Christians were confirmed during a service at St. Paul's Church of Uganda in Kakinga.