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Museveni Commends SDA Church for Promoting Faith, Education and Community Transformation in Busoga

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

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  • President Museveni commended the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Uganda for its contributions to faith, education, and community development.
  • The commendation came during the installation of Bishop Pastor Kajura Jimmy as the new Bishop of the Busoga SDA Field.
  • Museveni urged church members to embrace wealth creation initiatives and use their faith to foster unity and national development.

President Yoweri Museveni has lauded the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, Busoga Field, for its significant role in promoting faith, education, healthcare, and community transformation across Uganda. The President's message was delivered by Milly Babirye Babalanda, Minister for the Presidency and Director of SDA Busoga Women Field, during the installation ceremony of Bishop Pastor Kajura Jimmy as the new Bishop of the Busoga SDA Field.

This installation is a confirmation to us all that God continues to call men and women into leadership at all levels. We therefore receive Bishop Pastor Kajura Jimmy for service in the Busoga Seventh-day Adventist Field with humility.

— President MuseveniAcknowledging the spiritual significance of the new bishop's installation.

Museveni described the installation not merely as a leadership change but as a "change of course in the spiritual and administrative journey" of the field. He emphasized that the church's commitment to faith, discipline, education, and service has led to the establishment of vital institutions benefiting communities nationwide. The President highlighted the SDA Church's role in strengthening Christian values and spreading "the gospel of unity and patriotism inherent in Adventist spiritual values."

Addressing the congregation, Museveni urged SDA members to renew their commitment and collaborate with their new Bishop to advance the gospel and contribute to national development. Quoting John 10:10, he encouraged Christians to reject anything hindering their growth and transformation. He also called for active participation in government wealth creation programs such as Emyooga, the Parish Development Model (PDM), and Operation Wealth Creation (OWC).

A community that prays together can also work together to fight poverty, and other community challenges can be met corporately. We all know that unity is strength.

— President MuseveniEmphasizing the power of unity and collective action in addressing community challenges.

The President advised Bishop Kajura to lead with divine principles, wisdom, and compassion, and to mobilize resources through his network to further the church's progress and build a lasting legacy. Museveni reiterated his "No More Sleep" message, urging believers to harness Uganda's blessings for self-reliance and sustainability.

I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.

— President MuseveniQuoting John 10:10 to encourage Christians to pursue abundant life and growth.
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