St. Teresa’s Emulusio Church of Mundoli Parish held a successful and memorable Sunday service presided over by the Rt. Rev. Rose Okeno, Bishop of the ACK Diocese of Butere.
The service brought together the congregation for several significant church activities, including foundation stone laying, consecration, affirmation of ministers and renewal of licences, as well as the commissioning of Lay Readers.
Established in 1995 with a humble congregation of just 18 members, St. Teresa’s Emulusio has continued to grow in faith and fellowship. Today, the church celebrates a growing congregation of 93 members, reflecting years of commitment, dedication and God’s faithfulness.
In her message, the Bishop reaffirmed the congregation from Matthew 5:1-12 on the theme “Walking in the Lord” also reflecting on the beatitude “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
The Bishop encouraged Christians to walk humbly with God, recognising their dependence on Him and remaining steadfast in faith. She emphasised the importance of humility, obedience and total dependence on God as essential qualities in the Christian journey.
The Bishop also reflected on the significance of the name Teresa, drawing inspiration from the life and legacy of Mother Teresa, highlighting her remarkable life, the Bishop drew attention to the qualities that distinguished Mother Teresa, including humility, compassion, generosity, selflessness, courage, kindness and unwavering commitment to serving others. She encouraged the congregation to embrace these virtues and make them evident in their daily Christian lives, reaching out to those in need with love and genuine concern.
The occasion marked an important milestone in the life of St. Teresa’s Emulusio, celebrating not only its physical development but also its spiritual growth, strengthened ministry and renewed commitment to God’s mission.