By: Ismael Kasooha

ENTEBBE

President Yoweri Museveni has said that spiritual needs and national transformation must go hand in hand since human beings have both spiritual and physical needs.

“The spiritual needs are satisfied through praying to God, studying the scriptures, listening to religious and moral instruction, fasting, praise and worship among others, while the physical needs include food, water, shelter, medicine, hospitals, schools, clothes, transport, a job, etc. In a modern economy, you cannot obtain these goods and services, which are necessary to sustain life without money. Therefore, the first step that must be taken by an individual or household is to eliminate ‘Moneylessness’ or subsistence living, which satisfies only one need which is food,” Museveni observed.

Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah having a light moment with the Bishop of Namirembe diocese Rt. Rev. Moses Bbanja at St. Johns Parish Church Entebbe after its opening

This was contained in the President’s message delivered by the Prime Minister of Uganda ,Robinah Nabbanja, at the official opening of St. John’s Parish Church Entebbe and the consecration of the Vicar for the area.

The President explained that “Moneylessness can be eliminated by undertaking a profitable enterprise in one of the four sectors of: commercial agriculture, industries, services and ICT. These are the four sectors where you can create jobs and wealth”.

Museveni asked Christians to work for their own wellbeing while on earth as they prepare for eternal life.

“I therefore urge all Christians that in the process of working for heaven, we should not forget about our earthly responsibilities and end up perpetuating and entrenching socio-economic backwardness and poverty in their respective families and societies,” he emphasized.

Museveni encouraged the congregation of St. John’s to use this house of God not only for worship, but also as a centre for community outreach, supporting education, empowering youth, promoting peace, and uplifting those in need.

“The government remains committed to working with religious institutions to ensure stability, development, and prosperity for all Ugandans. I pray that Almighty God blesses this church. May its walls echo with songs of praise for generations to come. May it be a sanctuary of peace and a beacon of hope,” noted Museveni.

The Bishop of Namirembe diocese, Rt. Rev. Moses Bbanja congratulated the President upon being re-elected to head the country for the next five years and prayed to God to give him wisdom and guidance while serving the country.

During the function over 100 pupils were confirmed into the Anglican faith by the Bishop amidst songs and praise.

Nabbanja also launched the “Glory” Magazine for the Church on behalf of the President.

Rt. Hon. PM launching the Glory Magazine for St. Johns Parish Church Entebbe

St. John’s Church situated adjacent to the State House Entebbe, was established by the colonial government by the then Governor Sir Hesketh Bell in 1908 where all Governors of the Uganda Protectorate used to worship from.

The original church was built  118 years ago but Christians have now built a new House of worship valued at over shs4bn.

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