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LIVING
HOPE CONFERENCE HELD FROM
24TH –
26TH JUNE 2009
ln the meeting, held at Praise Gates Church
- Komamboga where the fraternity of Pastors came together under the
coordination of Apostle Peter Kasozi as Living Hope coordinator in
Uganda with the theme from the book of Jonah.
We had a great time and
refreshing moment as the Spirit of God led us as Ministers of the
Gospel to learn from Jonah. ln a three day Bible Conference with a
four session package Apostle Peter Kasozi opened up the conference
with a good introductory teaching followed by other Pastors.
We had a good turn-up of the believers from
different churches and most of whom were ministers. Feeding was
okay and food was served on time so as to enable the afternoon
session run smoothly. The turn-up of the pastors was also good and
we grateful for the spirit of unity that was expressed during the
conference. We also grateful to God for Rev. Richard Brunton's
vision and passion for restoring the church to its former glory. We
also blessed God for Apostle Peter Kasozi for the vision for
bringing us to work together as Leaders.
May the Lord continue to
strengthen Living Hope Ministry in the entire World!
Compiled by:
PASTOR JONATHAN LUBINGA
Tanzania
LHM
ARUSHA MEETING AGENDA
Objective and purpose of LHM
Formation of the new committee
Number of members
Strategic plan
Exposing church leaders to the bible.
Equipping leaders for leadership church planting and missions.
We are grateful that Bishop Stephen went to Arusha with this agenda
on our behalf. A new committee has been appointed and we look
forward to more progress in this country with the work of LHM.
These
are pictures from the the new church in
Kyambogo
Peter and Rose have been serving the Lord in Uganda together for over ten
years. During that time they have established a school at
Kitetikka just
outside Kampala. Currently this school educates 800 children ranging from 5
- 16 years. £10 a month makes a lot of
difference to these children.
They
can be fed and educated in a Christian environment. These children are
growing up in a place where there is aids, malaria, poverty and witchcraft
so they need our support.
Also they run a farm, they have planted numerous churches and organise
teaching seminars for Pastors in Kitetikka, Mympere, Biseruka, Bushinee,
Jinja & Matembe on behalf of Living Hope.
Peter has an office at the church in Kitetikka. We are developing a
resource centre for Pastors there.
Peter
also founded another school at Kiti, a short distance from Kitetikka
but a distinct area. He also recently planted a church in Matembe.
Pastor Matthew Wright and I have visited this very needy area. There is
still the aftermath of troubled days under Obote and the need for
medical care as well as education, a church and Bible teaching is great.
Kitetikka church is Peter's base and the whole area has been greatly
improved by support from friends over several years. However as the
Uganda base it has the potential for further development as a training
centre.
Peter himself has lived through very difficult times. His mother died
when has was very young and his step mother tried to poison him. He
found some refuge as a street boy begging and was near to death on more
than one occasion as soldiers rounded up people to execute.
Peter and Rose now find themselves wholly occupied helping others.
Let us help them to do that work. We encourage you to support this
servant of God. To find out how you can do this please click on the
contact link and email Richard for more details.
Economy: A healthy economy in the 1960s, but spoiled by Amin's expulsion of the Asian business community in 1972, then ruined by years of warfare. Good soil and two annual growing seasons make Uganda fertile, but 90% of export income is from coffee, the value of which has halved in three years. Attempts to reduce military spending and curb corruption have had meagre success. The death rate from AIDS among people of working age will have a serious affect on the economy. Public debt/person $161. Income/person $250 (1.2% of USA).
Politics: Independent from Britain in 1962. An attempt to delicately balance the political powers of the southern Bantu kingdoms and northern Nilotic peoples ended in 1967, when the northerner Milton Obote took complete control, favouring his own tribe, the Lango. Anarchy increased until Idi Amin seized power in 1971. The crazed dictatorship of Amin brutalized the country as the army pillaged and murdered with impunity. Amin's invasion of northwest Tanzania in 1978 provoked a
vigorous response, and in 1979 Tanzanian and Ugandan exile troops deposed the military regime, restoring Obote to power. Continued inter-tribal warfare and government incompetence racked the country. Yoweri Museveni gained power in 1986 and has gradually brought a measure of stability unknown for 25 years. A paternalistic partial democracy, but with the large army wielding considerable influence. A new constitution was being hotly debated in 1993, and a full-fledged multi-party system will probably soon be adopted.
Religion: RUnder Amin there were restrictions and intense persecution of Christians. There is now freedom of religion.
All Statistics taken from Johnstone, P. (1995) Operation World: Pray for the World. OM Publishing: Carlisle.
Work Living Hope Does:
Living Hope Ministries is registered in Uganda as a charity
ministering in the nation, and exists to support the church
with sound Christian teaching.
Some Pointers for travelling to Uganda:
A full British passport, visa and return ticket is required.
Check with your credit card company about the services available for bank machines and the use of traveller's cheques.
Bring insect repellent and a mosquito net
Insurance is essential.
You need to be updated with health injections. There are also other numerous jabs that are required. Bring your medical certificates with you.
Bring insect repellent and a mosquito net.
It is essential to carry your "Yellow Fever" certificate. This is essential for entry into the country.
First aid kit.
Be careful to eat clean and well-cooked food with clean hands. Drink only bottled water.
Prayer Points:
Uganda is facing a huge crisis because a large percentage of the population are affected by AIDs. There is a need for bible translation and for Christian ministry. There is also a need to reach out to refugees and Muslim communities.
UGANDA PASTOR PETER KASOZI is hosting a meeting in Kampala and anticipates "a good turn up for Prayer for the Nations".
Key Contacts:
Peter Kasozi
PO Box 30761
Kitetika
Kampala, Uganda
Home Number: +0025 641 566180
Mobile Number: +0025 677 410103
E-mail: pkasozi@hotmail.com
Key Workers:
Matthew and Chris Wright Alsager Community Church (UK)
Click to email: Matthew
Chris
International Links
Peter
also founded another school at Kiti, a short distance from Kitetikka
but a distinct area. He also recently planted a church in Matembe.
Pastor Matthew Wright and I have visited this very needy area. There is
still the aftermath of troubled days under Obote and the need for
medical care as well as education, a church and Bible teaching is great.
Kitetikka church is Peter's base and the whole area has been greatly
improved by support from friends over several years. However as the
Uganda base it has the potential for further development as a training
centre.
