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The North Kigezi Diocese Bishop, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe has commended Venerable Edson Muheirwe for being a pastoral leader who loves development.
Bishop Asiimwe made these remarks during the installation ceremony of Ven. Muheirwe as the Archdeacon of St. Peter’s Kashenyi Archdeaconry.
He urged Christians to be hardworking in their spiritual journey and avoid laziness, emphasizing that salvation is a walk that demands commitment. The Bishop reminded pastors and reverends to preach the gospel without discrimination, to be good shepherds by praying for the sick, comforting the oppressed, and steering clear of politics that cause division within the church.
Rev. Andrew Newman, Principal of Canon Ndimbirwe College, during his sharing, noted that God is not a man that He should lie, and His love is unconditional. He urged Christian leaders to serve wholeheartedly and strive to bring the lost back to salvation. He also called on believers to be hopeful and patient, trusting that God, the Chief Shepherd, rescues, defends, and comforts His people, having paid the ultimate price for sin.
Meanwhile, the Head of Laity for Kashenyi Archdeaconry and aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, Mr. Fred Tumuhirwe Turyamwheza, welcomed the new Archdeacon on behalf of the Kashenyi community. He pledged support for Ven. Muheirwe and highlighted ongoing developmental projects at the church, including the construction of the Archdeacon’s house and expansion of the church building.
In his remarks, Ven. Edson Muheirwe expressed gratitude to all who honored the day. He pledged to serve without discrimination and committed himself to working with the Kashenyi fraternity to spearhead development.
The Chief Guest, Hon. Major Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, the Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County and Minister of Security, appreciated Bishop Asiimwe for his exemplary leadership and support of government programs, especially the Parish Development Model (PDM), which aims to eradicate poverty.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving service delivery at the parish level, including better roads, clean water, and schools. He also urged aspiring politicians to unite and fight sectarianism.
