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Joy and thanksgiving filled St. Andrew’s Church of Uganda, Kancerere Parish, as 46 Christians received the Sacrament of Confirmation in a colorful service presided over by the Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka, Bishop of the Diocese of Kinkiizi.
In his pastoral remarks, Bishop Zoreka commended the calmness, unity, and developmental achievements registered in Kancerere Parish. He encouraged the congregation to renew their hearts and continue loving one another, praising their commitment to both the spiritual and physical growth of the church.
Delivering the day’s sermon, Rev. Bob Mbabazi Ntegyereize urged believers not to grow weary in doing good. Drawing inspiration from the cooperative nature of ants, he reminded the congregation that collective effort and perseverance yield lasting progress in both faith and community development.
Maama Florah Zoreka also addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude to parents for their dedication to nurturing and caring for their children. She thanked the Christians for their love and cooperation throughout the 15 years of episcopal service that she and Bishop Zoreka have shared in the Diocese of Kinkiizi.
Bishop Zoreka further applauded Ven. Can. Wilson Twinomuhwezi, Archdeacon of Kanyantorogo Archdeaconry, for his excellent coordination. He noted that through the Archdeaconry-Appeal approach, all parishes under his leadership have consistently completed their Diocesan Quota obligations on time.
In his comprehensive parish report, Rev. Daniel Buregyeya, the parish priest, outlined several milestones achieved by the parish, including the full payment of the Diocesan Quota and church workers’ salaries, the ongoing construction of a new kindergarten at wall plate level, and the completion of boys’ quarters at the parish priest’s residence. Other accomplishments include the completion of the church verandah, renovation of access roads leading to the church, maintenance of the parish’s 8-acre coffee plantation for income generation, and construction of new vestries and church towers at Kanyashande COU and Karambi COU under the same parish.
The service concluded with songs of praise and celebration, marking a memorable day of faith, fellowship, and progress for the Christians of Kancerere Parish.
