Father's Houses
Curious about the tent peek-a-booing outside our gate every Sunday morning, we decided to check it out. For starters it’s conveniently located. It’s full of young vibrant men and women who pray with urgency. It’s been a while since I prayed so fervently and for so long. People pace the floors, rumbling, groaning and rocking to a rhythm. Sermon;- Knowing whose you are
The next Sunday we travelled to the centre of the city’s hustle and bustle (only less intense on Sunday). Located on Luwum Street, opposite Mutassa Kafeero plaza; up a flight of stairs, up another flight of stairs, up more stairs and more stairs yet - finally at Calvary Chapel phew! It’s got a familiar feel, probably because 3 quarters of the members shifted from Watoto Church. The choir is energetic; they have a young pastoral team and a semi international congregation. To be investigated further. Sermon; You must be born again
The Sunday after that, we travelled up Makerere hill to St. Francis. It’s over flowing with students and passionate worshippers. It’s long since I attended an Anglican service, but it was nice to turn to the hymn books and prayer books and recite responses to the prayers led by the priest. Standing there, memories of my days as a student came rushing in; Running to the chapel to say a prayer because course work deadlines were breathing hot air down my neck and yet my brain was on pause. The concerts with groups like Keith Ministries and Come Alive, Uncle Ben’s humor... It was a nice trip down memory lane. Sermon; Being a true Christian
Finally made our way down town, to the English speaking, cell based, community church, with a vision to grow and multiply as each one reaches one, touching those around with the love of Jesus, with the aim of bringing healing to the city and to the nation. It’s as glamorous as ever, crammed as ever, with the best worship south of the Sahara. Seeing familiar faces in the choir and having Marilyn preach, made me feel at home. It’s so busy though, a thousand and one activities to keep in mind. I got the sense that to be comfortable in Watoto church one needs to have grown to a point where they are not dependent on the church to feed them. One needs to be grounded in a cell group or have accountable peers or spiritual parents to keep them tuned in. Sermon; The Call is not easy
Watoto North church was great! Chatted briefly with Pastor Joshua, met a few old friends, and worshipped freely without worrying that I might hit my neighbor’s nose. Sermon; I don’t remember
One last stop and then we will prayerfully decide.
The next Sunday we travelled to the centre of the city’s hustle and bustle (only less intense on Sunday). Located on Luwum Street, opposite Mutassa Kafeero plaza; up a flight of stairs, up another flight of stairs, up more stairs and more stairs yet - finally at Calvary Chapel phew! It’s got a familiar feel, probably because 3 quarters of the members shifted from Watoto Church. The choir is energetic; they have a young pastoral team and a semi international congregation. To be investigated further. Sermon; You must be born again
The Sunday after that, we travelled up Makerere hill to St. Francis. It’s over flowing with students and passionate worshippers. It’s long since I attended an Anglican service, but it was nice to turn to the hymn books and prayer books and recite responses to the prayers led by the priest. Standing there, memories of my days as a student came rushing in; Running to the chapel to say a prayer because course work deadlines were breathing hot air down my neck and yet my brain was on pause. The concerts with groups like Keith Ministries and Come Alive, Uncle Ben’s humor... It was a nice trip down memory lane. Sermon; Being a true Christian
Finally made our way down town, to the English speaking, cell based, community church, with a vision to grow and multiply as each one reaches one, touching those around with the love of Jesus, with the aim of bringing healing to the city and to the nation. It’s as glamorous as ever, crammed as ever, with the best worship south of the Sahara. Seeing familiar faces in the choir and having Marilyn preach, made me feel at home. It’s so busy though, a thousand and one activities to keep in mind. I got the sense that to be comfortable in Watoto church one needs to have grown to a point where they are not dependent on the church to feed them. One needs to be grounded in a cell group or have accountable peers or spiritual parents to keep them tuned in. Sermon; The Call is not easy
Watoto North church was great! Chatted briefly with Pastor Joshua, met a few old friends, and worshipped freely without worrying that I might hit my neighbor’s nose. Sermon; I don’t remember
One last stop and then we will prayerfully decide.
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