In a significant gesture of spiritual solidarity and community partnership, the Umukuka of the Bamasaba, His Royal Highness Jude Mike Mudoma III, paid a historic visit to the House of Prayer Ministries International in Kampala on Sunday to seek divine intervention for his people grappling with natural disasters.
The King, accompanied by his wife Queen Annet Mudoma and their children, was received with exuberant cheers from the congregation and warmly welcomed by Pastor Aloysious Bujjingo and a delegation of church elders.
The visit, centred on faith and humanitarian aid, highlighted the urgent plight of communities in the Mbale region and other parts of the Bugisu sub-region, which have been severely affected by recent devastating floods and landslides.
Pastor Bujjingo, in his address, thanked the King for his courageous step to publicly fellowship with them. "We are deeply honoured by your presence, Your Majesty. Thank you for loving Jesus and accepting to worship with us today," he stated.
The pastor immediately turned his message to the ongoing crisis, extending his condolences and promises of support to the disaster victims. "We stand with the people of Mbale and the entire Eastern region who have been affected by these calamities. We pledge to keep them in our constant prayers," Bujjingo announced.
In his royal address, Umukuka Mudoma III expressed his appreciation for the church’s influential role, particularly through the teachings of Pastor Bujjingo, which he said have been instrumental in changing and empowering the nation’s youth.
Speaking directly to the young generation amidst the heightened political season, the King issued a firm caution. "I urge the youth not to allow themselves to be used by politicians. They must instead think critically about their future, work hard, and build a legacy that lasts beyond political divisions," the King advised.
His primary appeal, however, was for tangible support for his subjects. He called upon the church to stand with the Bamasaba people not only in prayer but also through physical humanitarian aid. "My people need your prayers, but they also need practical help like shelter, food, and clothing. We welcome any support to alleviate their suffering," he requested.
The King also took a moment to encourage the congregation to cherish and preserve their cultural heritage. "Love your cultures and norms. They are the foundation of our identity," he told the attentive gathering.
In a move that promises to deepen this new alliance, Pastor Bujjingo requested to visit the royal palace in the future to present gifts to the King and his people. The Umukuka enthusiastically responded, assuring the pastor that "the door is always open."
Adding a significant commitment to the partnership, Pastor Bujjingo later announced that Salt Media’s annual event, ‘Christmas Lunga’, will this year be taken directly to the Bugisu region. The initiative aims to provide substantial relief and festive joy to the families affected by the landslides.
The powerful service concluded with a reciprocal blessing: the King prayed for God’s blessings upon the church and its ministries, while the congregation, in unison, prayed for the long life, wisdom, and prosperity of the Umukuka and his royal family.Â
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