Dear friends,
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Below are some of the activities, progress and developments within CMM in October.
Prison Ministry
By God’s grace, we went to Ibuga, Mubuku and Rukoki Prisons and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Inner Healing and Self-Discovery programme was also conducted across four facilities: Kakiika Prison, Bushenyi Prison, Mbarara Main Prison and Isingiro Prison. Through these programs, a total of two thousand inmates were ministered to, providing an opportunity for spiritual edification. Fifty inmates in Mbarara Main Prison also received training in making sweaters.
Additionally, a medical camp was held at Kakiika Prison, focusing on dental and optical health services. Free reading glasses were also distributed to inmates and prison staff. A total of 213 people received medical attention during the camp.
Richard with a medical doctor during the medical camp at Kakiika Prison.
Some of the prisoners receiving eye treatment during the medical camp at the prison.
Children Ministry
Sunday School sessions were held, bringing children together for Bible lessons, prayer and interactive activities. The sessions covered Bible stories and teachings that helped the children understand God’s Word, strengthen their faith, and apply Christian values in their daily lives.
We also visited Golden Care School to meet with the sponsored students, encourage them, and pray together. Their academic progress was encouraging, and we believe they will successfully advance to their next classes. We extend our appreciation to everyone supporting this initiative, whose contributions continue to make a meaningful difference in the students’ lives.
One of the children in Sunday school reading the Bible during a Bible teaching session led by Junior.
Youth Ministry
Faith is paramount to every believer. During the month, we engaged with the youth and encouraged them to remain steadfast in their faith. The Word of God was shared with them, inspiring them to grow in the Lord, discover their God-given purposes and fulfil them. They were also encouraged to become responsible Christians who make a difference in their communities and influence others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Christian books were also distributed to the youth to further help their spiritual advancement.
Youth during a gathering where the Word of God was shared in Mbarara district.
Junior with some of the students who received Christian books.
Men Ministry
An all-men’s fellowship was held, bringing together 85 men for a time of fellowship and sharing in the Word of God. We were also able to hold a men’s seminar in Lweza and Entebbe, with 184 men in attendance. The seminar provided an opportunity for the men to receive biblical teaching and fellowship, and Christian books were distributed to all participants to further support their spiritual growth.
Richard with some of the leaders who facilitated the men’s fellowship.
Richard with one of the recipients of the books distributed during the seminar.
Widows Fellowship
Many of the women who participated in the self-discovery sessions were encouraged to confront painful experiences from their past. Although the process was difficult, they chose to face their experiences, trust God for healing and forgiveness, and find comfort in Him as they worked towards emotional and spiritual restoration.
Some of the widows who attended the self-discovery sessions led by Hawa.
Online Youth Ministry and Fellowship
The online fellowship gave rise to a youth conference, which was successfully held at St. Francis Chapel, Makerere, Kampala. The conference brought together one hundred and fifteen young people and ministry leaders from within and outside Kampala for a time of spiritual edification and fellowship with the Lord. The Word of God was shared, and worship was offered to God. We are grateful that some of the attendees also received salvation during the programme.
In addition, Christian books from Ochorus were distributed to every attendee. The books were gladly received, and we believe that reading them will contribute to the spiritual growth and transformation of the recipients. The online fellowships also continued during the month, encouraging many to love God and grow in their faith.
Dan addressing the youth and ministry leaders at the seminar, with some of the members of the CMM team standing behind him.
Dan with youth and ministry leaders who attended the seminar and received Christian books.
Matugga Hills Secondary School
The school held a dedication service for Senior Four and Senior Six candidates as they prepared for their UCE (Uganda Certificate of Education) and UACE (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education) examinations, marking the end of their academic cycle. During the gathering, students expressed their appreciation to their parents and teachers, with some presenting gifts in recognition of their support. Parents also laid hands on their children and prayed for them, offering blessings and encouragement as they prepared for their examinations.
Pastor Kato Edward congratulating a candidate on reaching the final milestone of her secondary education.
Rachel and parents praying for the candidates at Matugga Hills Secondary School.
The Church-Based Training in Biblical Studies (C-TBS)
One of my roles in the C-TBS is marking/grading all the students’ work, giving the students written and verbal feedback, and more. During my morning devotional time, I usually take some of that time to read through the students’ observations, interpretations and applications. This has blessed and encouraged me so much, as it allows me to learn and appreciate more what God is doing in the lives of the individual students. Many have indicated how much this course has helped strengthen and also brought healing in some marriages/families. Most of our students have always expressed how they feel more confident when preparing sermons and when preaching and teaching; some of our students have opened up more Bible study groups at their places of work, and we also have some who are, to some extent, teaching the inductive approach to their church congregations. It has always been so good and encouraging hearing such and more testimonies of what God is doing in the lives of the C-TBS students.
Dan marking/looking at the C-TBS students’ work.
We are always grateful to the Lord for the prayers, support, and encouragement from all our friends who are standing with us in this ministry and all other CMM programs.
Thank you so much.
God bless
CMM Team
