● On Friday September 20, 2024 is Mass Wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe where over 50 couples will be wedded. There will be also an exhibition for all departments from September 20th to 22nd
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MOSES MUGALULA
NAMIREMBE
THIS Sunday on September 22, 2024 all roads will lead to St. Paul’s Cathedral Gardens Namirembe as hundreds of believers attend the annual Diocesan Convention which will be graced by The Rt. Rev. Moses Banja, Bishop of Namirembe Diocese.
The convention is an annual gospel event organised by Namirembe Diocese under the Mission and Evangelism Department led by Rev. Samuel Muwonge.
Theme of this year’s Convention is, “You are God’s Choice,” John 15:16.
Gates will open as early as 7am and and by 8am, the first preacher will already be on the pulpit!
The convener Rev. Samuel Muwonge who is the Mission and Evangelism Diocesan Secretary has announced that food will be served to all people who will come for the convention at a no cost.
Speaking to our reporter, Rev. Samuel Muwonge confirmed to us that that unlike previous Convetions, this one is very special because, “It will be the first convention organised during leadership of Bishop Moses Banja and free food will be served to every attendant. Entrance will be free and most importantly, you will receive the Gospel of our Lord Jesus for free. We invite you all on Sunday, come earlier, your life will never be the same again.”
Rev. Muwonge has also revealed to us that, The Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, Bishop of The North Kigezi will be among the top preachers.
Dr. Israel Lumu, Head of Clinical services and senior consultant clinical Oncologist at the Uganda Cancer Institute will be among the Speakers at the Convention.
Rev. Muwonge talked about a health camp organised where people of God will get free cancer testing and treatment, then later in evening, there will be an interesting soccer match between clergy and married men.
During a security meeting convened on Tuesday by SSP Turyahabwe the Counter Terrorism officer in charge of Technical, he assured all people coming for the convention that security will be tight.
He however urged Christians not to carry heavy bags, come with a few things like a bible, pen and a notebook.
“As a country, we still have terror threats and terrorists target crowds. As security officers, we will make sure that all is well and the convention will be a success.
Franked by Officer in Charge of Namirembe Police Post afande Nakamya, SSP Turyahabwe said police will liase with other security organs for a joint intelligence and security.
Police will handle security general duties which includes parking on the roads calling for all Christians to be vigilant and immediately report any bad character.
Richard ssemakula, an officer from the Office of the District Intelligence Security Officer (DISO) reminded the Convention conveners during this security meeting that, “Security isn’t done by only Security personnel but you too the civilians must be involved. Use your eyes to inform the security within about anything suspicious. Ofcourse dont touch it but alert the concerned security.”
He talked about other security threats like accidents by bodabodas, theft of property and cars urging people not to come with their valuables, talked about
unvetted service providers, relaxation at the main points of the main venue and being careful with the sitting arrangements.
Mr. Ssemakula warned that there must be no hooliganism at the Convention asking members of different political parties to respect this holly event.
“Please, dont bring your placards at Namirembe Cathedral. We will not allow any form of hooliganism. This is a purely Gospel event.” Warn afande Richard Ssemakula.
Among the top attendants expected is IGG Beti Olive Namisango Kamya, Ministers and Menbers of Parliament.
You don’t need to miss this mega Convention on Sunday. Come one, come all.
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