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Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe of the North Kigezi Diocese has confirmed 380 school children into Holy Communion at All Saints Church under the Rujumbura Archdeaconry. During the ceremony, he encouraged Christians to embrace the gifts of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing loyalty and obedience as tools to overcome temptations and challenges.
In his sermon, Bishop Asiimwe highlighted the importance of children obeying their parents and guardians, noting that parents often carry prophetic insight and can guide families toward the future. He also emphasized the spiritual significance of women and mothers, describing them as vessels through which God reveals visions and predictions. Both children and husbands were urged to respect and obey them.
Bishop Asiimwe reminded the schoolchildren preparing for Holy Communion to embrace loyalty, repent for their sins, and obey the guidance of the Holy Spirit. “A confessed sin is like a dead lion,” he said, warning against practices such as alcohol abuse, adultery, and other actions that bring challenges.
Reflecting on his personal experiences, Bishop Asiimwe shared a testimony from his pastoral work in the United States in 2009. He recounted helping a sick elderly man, who later gifted him $10,000 annually as gratitude. The Bishop used the funds to purchase a plot and build a house in Kampala, attributing his blessings to obedience and loyalty guided by the Holy Spirit.
He further called on Christians to listen to the Holy Spirit, avoid judging others based on appearances, and treat all people with love and respect. In addition, he urged citizens to exercise their freedom responsibly by choosing leaders who represent their needs, while obeying government laws and avoiding violent confrontations.
The children confirmed into Holy Communion came from various Rukungiri Municipality primary schools, including Rukungiri Universal Primary School, St. Paul Community Primary School, Little Angels Primary School, and Rukungiri Modern Primary School.
Bishop Asiimwe’s message resonated with the congregation, highlighting the importance of faith, loyalty, and obedience in nurturing both spiritual and social well-being.
