“Can someone give me a hallelujah!?!”

Each church is a little different, but there are some similarities. The Miracle Center Church (born again Christians) reminded me of a Baptist church I went to once in Tennessee - or at least the only thing I can compare it to. A lot of loud proclamations, singing, audience’s Amens and Hallelujahs. The Miracle Center actually had a dance performance (way cool!) and had just recently won a national award for their TV station. Pastor travels all around Africa spreading his gospel. And he does four services every Sunday. That’s a lot and each service takes so much energy. He’s not an old guy, but he’s not young either. Kudos for him to keep that up.
It was interesting, some of the things he said. There are people in the congregation who are poor, living in unhealthy/unsanitary circumstances. He said their “ignorance and stupidity are what keep you in your environment.” For some, maybe, but I think most just haven’t gotten that break yet. It’s kind of mean to call your congregation ignorant and stupid.
Oh – and just so you know: “Mosquitoes are not of God.” They may bring disease, but I think they were made by God, not spawned by the devil. Pastor also said that disease is of the devil. He makes you sick with malaria, a toothache, whatever and then you have to go to the clinic and give money to the devil. Sounds like he doesn’t want any medical personnel in his congregation. If their healthcare system was better, then the medical teams could help people get better and he probably wouldn’t say such a thing.
Pastor kept saying things about money. Isn’t that what everything boils down to? He prayed that: “You don’t just set your bread, you have a bakery to make bread. You don’t’ just go to school, but you build the schools.” He encouraged people to open businesses and factories. {Which is another debate/post in itself}. He also prophesied that everyone in the congregation would have a better status in society by July. That’ll be interesting if anyone calls him out on that.
“The Spirit of the Lord is an enabler.” Take that as you want, but I’ve always believed that enabling others wasn’t a good thing.  I’m hoping he meant it in a good way. Maybe phrased differently would be better.
The Pastor seemed to be all over the place with messages, not just one. So there were a few things I liked and agreed with. I have to look at the positive side of things too. He asked everyone to join him in saying “This is my moment. This is my chance to be what the Lord wants.” Even if it’s not about the Lord, it’s still an empowering statement. One that is very good for a war-torn country to hear and learn (altho Kampala did not feel much of the war).
“You must be unique before the world is unique.” Just a good thought. And to be reminded, we are each unique in different ways. “You must use what you have, to get what you love.” Another poignant thought. Use what you have to make the best of life. That’s something I really need to remember.
“Don’t leave as you came. Put your swag on!” This may have been for the younger people in the congregations. “In the name of God, I command you to be more productive!!” Well, I was commanded, so I’d best do it. Haha!
My favorite comment, “Reason you haven’t gotten married, God wants to give you a man not in your town. He looked around and no one was good enough.” AMEN!!!