Evangelism through Music

UGANDA MARTYRS CHOIR KICUMBI
TEL. +256-774-925261,+256-772-172995 +256-783-597788

PARISH:RUSHOROZA CATHEDRAL
VILLAGE: NYAKATEETE B 
PARISH: KICUMBI PARISH 
SUB COUNTY KAMUGANGUZI
COUNTY NDORWA WEST
DISTRICT KABALE
ADDRESS P.O BOX 56 KABALE
0774-925261/0772172995 for JUSTUS NABASA DIRECTOR
0783-597788 for NAMARA UDITA CHAIPERSON
EMAIL. justusnabasa430@gmail.com 
BEGAN ON 15/9/2017
MEMBERSHIP 
For one to qualify to be a member of this group he or she must be a catholic born and attends church services from churches that make up Kicumbi Centre 
SECTION THREE: OBJECTIVES 
The objectives of the choir among others include
1.Promoting the talent of music Dance and drama among members
2. Boosting Sunday services and other special days through singing liturgical music.
3. Bring Unity among the members of the Choir. 
4.To help one another in times of joy and sorrows
5. Evangelization through singing and media use.
6. To develop our families through
Pooling of funds through monthly contributions
7. Starting a savings and credit group
8. Starting income generating activities

BRIEF HISTORY OF UGANDA MARTYR’S CHOIR KICUMBI.
The choir began in 2017
The choir is comprised of 40 members from all the Hiikas that make up Kicumbi Centre. 
The choir has 10 promoters who support the choir both financially and morally

GOVERNANCE.
The choir is governed by the constitution which was signed by all members of the choir.
The Director and the Chairperson are the top most officers in the choir assisted by the centre catechist together with the Parish Priest.
Director                    Mr.Nabasa Justus 
Chairperson.            Ms Namara Udita
Vice Chairperson.   Mr.Kwesiga Aloysius 
Secretary                  Ms. Kobusingye Evalyne 
Vice Secretary         Mr.Kamugisha John 
Treasurer                 Mrs.Mwebesa Teddy 
Chairperson Promoters Forum Mr.Byaruhanga Aloysius 
Secretary Promoters Forum Mrs.Ngabirano Hilda 
Chairperson Disciplinary Committee Mr.Byaruhanga Xytus
Choir Advisor Mr. MUBANGIZI LUKE
CHAPLAIN REV FR BALTHAZAR NDYOMUGABE the Parish priest Rushoroza Cathedral parish

Achievements 
The choir has improved on the morale on church Sundays and on feast days.
The choir has its own public address system valued at Ugx 6,000,000 which we use on centre Sundays ,on feast days and other necessary occasions like thanks giving ,burials and mostly helping our choir members who lose their dear ones and christians who require choir services.
The choir emerged as the first choir during last year’s Christmas carols at Rushoroza Cathedral Parish Grounds Kabale Diocese.
The Choir has its own key board PSR-463 
The choir has tried to be with its members during good and hard times.
Many youth have become more active in church nowadays especially when the choir is leading

MEDIA EVANGELISATION 
This year we are focusing on making and processing the 1st album containing advent and Christmas songs as follows 
1. Ija Ai Yezu Kristu 
2. Ari haihi kwija omucunguzi 
3. Malaika wa Naimba 
4.Azairwe omwerere 
5.Bwana Yesu Kazaliwa 
6.Bakristu mutegye amatu
7.Bantu mwe mutege amatu 
8.Tushemererwe tusoome 
9.Twesiime omucunguzi yazaarwa 
10. Abariisa kubabeire

We are preparing the album to be ready by Christmas time.

Uganda martyr’s choir Kicumbi after animating mass at Kicumbi centre.The Brain behind Uganda Martyrs choir Kicumbi,Mr.Justus Nabaasa.

For weddings,thanksgiving,funeral mass,this angelic choir makes you great ever.

Economic empowerment

Dear KKCRA SACCO members and friends, good afternoon to you all. Kindly be reminded of our monthly Mass at Nakawa MTAC that will take place on this Sunday 15/09/2019 starting at 10:00am. KKR SACCO members will lead the Mass for the first time of its existence.
All members of the SACCO are invited to participate in liturgical activities like singing, taking readings, ushering, pre-preparation activities etc. All members are requested to come with offertory gifts and come with friends to praise the Lord.
The SACCO will have a Desk where members, potential members and friends can access all its services and everyone especially those who may wish to join the SACCO requested to utilize this opportunity to be served.
More so, the SACCO is going digital and, on this day, the SACCO will launch its Mobile banking service and details on how to use it will be provided in a flyer. 
The services include the following
1. Registration of new members and the requirements include;
• 3 passport photos
• Membership fees of 20,000/=
• Buying 10 minimum share each at 10,000/= amounting to100, 000/=
• Minimum savings of 15,000/=
• A copy of national ID (Optional for those who may not have it at MTAC) can still forward it after.

2. Savings by the registered members of the SACCO.
We have varieties of saving products which include;            -
• Ordinary savings,      
• Special savings accounts,               
• Group savings,        
• Minor’s savings etc.
Parents are encouraged to use this EXCITING PRODUCT (Minor’s savings) to open accounts for children below 18 years as elaborated here below;
Minors’ savings.
This is for children from 1-17 years of age. This is to enable them learn how to save.  Parents can use this account for future plans of their children for example school fees at any levels of education, startup capital, investments, future children feast and functions etc.  It is also to encourage the children to save and prepare for future membership.
This account is managed by the parent or guardian until the child turns 18 years of age and parents or guardian shall come along with the child to involve the child in the operations of the account to develop his / her interest in savings and make them aware of their ownership of this account.
The child shall automatically take over the account after turning 18 years.
Requirements for opening.
-A parent/ guardian must be a member of the SACCO.
-Two passport photos of the child and a parent / guardian.
-A copy of a parent / guardian national ID.
-Opening fees of 20,000/=.
  In addition to the advantages mentioned above the product attracts interest and the Minimum balance to earn interest is 200,000/= for at least 6 months during the year.
Note. This account doesn’t require a minor to purchase shares.
3. Loan repayments by members
4. Inquiries
Everyone is requested to come with a friend on this great day and participate to make the day colorful.
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Rt Rev Callistus Rubaramira, the Bishop of Kabale Diocese has on September 7, announced the creation of a new Muhanga Catholic Parish in Rukiga district with the intention of bringing church services closer to the Catholics in the area, this move is also aimed at strengthening the Catholic faith and mobilizing Christians.

Speaking on behalf of the government, the Minister of State for Housing Dr. Chris Baryomunsi asked religious leaders to use their pulpits to sensitize Christians on the need to embrace government programs like Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) for their social economical development.

“We are greatly ready to work hand in hand with the church to implement Government programs such as OWC so that we can reach out to a good number of Ugandans who turn up for services to get to know about developing their household incomes” Baryomunsi disclosed.

Dr. Baryomunsi used the same occasion to reiterate government’s commitment to pay the tea nursery bed operators in Kigezi region in a bid to fight poverty in their homesteads.

“However NAADS seemed reluctant but am greatly honoured to tell you that the Kigezi region tea nursery bed operators are soon receiving their monies from the government for the supplies they made previously,” Minister Baryomunsi clarified.

Dr. Baryomunsi’s words come at the backdrop of a case in which the operators went to court protesting Government’s failure to pay them close to UGX 842 billion for the tea seedlings they supplied for the last three years under NAADS.

The operators are from the districts of Rukungiri, Kanungu, Greater Kabale and Kisoro.

Rt Rev Callistus Rubaramira made the announcement on Saturday during the mass to commemorate the second annual Kabale Diocesan Family Day which was animated by Nyakibale deanery at Rushoroza Cathedral in Kabale municipality.

This brings the total number of parishes in Kabale Diocese to 34 in seven deaneries.

Themed “am the vine, you’re my branches” which is a scripture derived from John 15:5, this year’s family day was meant to bring together  Catholics in the diocese to share, eat, celebrate and renew their faith.

Rt Rev Callistus Rubaramira used the day to remind catholic believers to work for heavenly honours which are eternal unlike the earthly ones that are time-bound.

The Bishop castigated the Christians who meander through different religions which he said will ruin their lives thus urging them to renew their commitment with the Almighty and to serve Him wholeheartedly.

“Some of you have turned into multiple religious denomination subscribers which he said isn’t good to the Catholics. Stay set and believe that the Almighty will find you in your position,” Rt Rev Rubaramira advised.

The function was graced by a number of dignitaries including; Bishop Joseph Mbatia from Nyahururu diocese in Kenya, Honorable Members of Parliament; Mary Paula Turyahikayo of Rubabo constituency, Shadow State Attorney General Wilfred Niwagaba, Betty Bamukwatsa Muzanira Rukungiri district Woman MP, Henry Musasizi Rubanda East Constituency, Denis Sabiti Rubanda West constituency, Prossy Akampurira Rubanda District Woman MP, Catherine Atwakiire Ndamara the woman MP for Kabale District,commissioner URA Dr.Protazio Begumisa, among others.

By Davis Owomugisha.  

Marriage.

MARRIAGE IS HARD WORK! !!!!!!

I used to interpret the saying "Marriage is not for small boys" to mean small boys in terms of age, until I visited a female mentor that has been in marriage for 47 years.

I asked, so what is the secret of your over 47 years in marriage? 

Beaming, she retorted; My son, the expectations you bring into marriage will either spell its doom or success. I married my husband without expectations of enjoying his money or buying cars for me, but with time, my patience, hard work and God-fearing attitude yielded results of getting cars, houses, taking care of our children and all that. 

You see, if a married lady keeps on nagging in the house, she pushes the spirit of her husband from the home. If you make the man unhappy, you make the house uncomfortable.

So, I married without high expectations from my husband but simply to make him happy always. 

Yes, for the past 47 years, I would be the first to get up from bed and the last to go back to bed. I bath the kids, do devotions with them, prepare breakfast for my husband and boil hot water for him to bath. I iron his clothes he would take to work, kiss him and wish him the best in his daily endeavours. 

I asked my old woman, so then what does the man do in return? She laughed all heart and hearty and replied; You see, this is the mistake you young ones make in marriage. 

YOU DO SOMETHING FOR YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE AND EXPECT SAME REWARD FROM HIM OR HER, THIS IS WRONG!

When it becomes your attitude to only please your husband or wife always, the other person responds naturally. Indeed, if nothing touches the palm tree, it doesn't rattle. 

She continued, my son, never carry "how rich or poor your family is" into marriage. After all, you knew very well the status of your family and decided to marry that man or woman. 

Love only compels/leads would-be couples into marriage but it doesn't sustain marriage. Rather, understanding, patience, communication and most importantly, forgiveness sustain every marriage. High expectations are the symptoms of divorce in marriages.

 

Sometimes you hear, I want to marry a mother, a business partner, God fearing person etc. You cannot get all your expectations in one person. With time and depending on your relationship, you may get some. So minimise your expectations in marriage. 

To cut the long story short, as too many cooks spoil the broth, she concluded on the mistakes a couple should resist at all cost in marriage:

1) Never say you have made your wife or husband somebody from a nobody. It hurts. God only used you as an agent for transformation, give the glory to God. 

2) Let the man be head of the home no matter the financial, economic, 

physical and emotional health situation prevailing in the couple's life whilst the woman exercises diligence in the use of the tongue. 

3) Having children should not be the ultimate objective in marriage. They are given to enhance your marriage. When God delays in giving you a child, have every reason to live a happy marital life.

4) Sex is a major morale booster after a hard day's stressful life. Try to be sexual beings and not "Angels" in that marriage

5) Resort to God often and less to men to solve your marital disputes. 

6) Let the women " Make up" their characters much more than they make up their body. 

Indeed, marriage is not for small boys because small boys struggle to forgive, demand everything speedily, lack the patience to wait, have so many friends etc. 

Make every effort to let that marriage work and may God help us.

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