THANKSGIVING AT CHRISTMAS

The other day I was telling the lord “Lord you know what? I trust you. I know you are able to handle for me this issue and also the other one and I went on for a while then I stopped. Then I heard the Lord ask me a question that startled me.   “Then what?”I was puzzled for a moment and then I had an impression in my spirit that God was saying to me that “if you believe me for all those things, then give me thanks for receiving them by faith.”I found myself laughing aloud as if I were with someone else. I began to give thanks that truly flowed from my heart. Sure enough I was greatly blessed that day and I was able to be a blessing to many people that very day. Many times we allow ourselves to become tense with our needs to the point where we choke the spirit of thanksgiving, yet a thanks giving is a very big requirement for answered prayers. In mark 11:24, Jesus said that “whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.” What follows receiving is thanksgiving. This Christmas season, remember that in Christ, God has answered all your prayers and met all your needs. Make this Christmas season a thanksgiving time for you, your family and friends. Thank God for sending his son to save you. God bless you.

George Oduch

(Senior Pastor VCCM)

WHY JESUS WAS BORN

It is very important for one to fully understand why Jesus was born. Every year millions of people celebrate Christmas without clearly understanding why Jesus was born.

You can clearly see this point during Christmas time when their activities are completely incompatible with why Jesus was born. Others celebrate Christmas just as a birthday and they reminisce on baby Jesus, trying somehow to have a feel of that great day 2,011 years ago when the Savior was born.

To understand why Jesus was born, let us try to look closely at what the bible says about his birth in Matthew 2:1-2; “ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” (KJV).

There are three things in this passage which are very crucial. When you miss it, you take away the most significant point that would help you understand why Jesus came into the world. And those points are connected with the identity of Jesus. Take note that the wise men who came looking for Jesus were actually non Jews. Take into account also the fact that they came looking for the baby who was born king. Meaning this baby did not have to be enthroned because he was already a King. Thirdly they had come to worship this baby King.

Now ask yourself, why would God send his son as King who is worshiped? I believe that the failure of many Christians to grasp this has contributed to the weakness and failure of the church in fulfilling her mandate in the world. And who is a King?  The dictionary defines a King as a male sovereign ruler whose position is hereditary. A country ruled by a King or a Queen is known as a Kingdom. What kingdom did Jesus come to rule? Read More

Readings:

“Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying, who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?  Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:  According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.  For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts. The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.” Hag 2:2-9 (KJV) Read More

Pr. Robinson & Sarah Okello together with their daughter Princess Patience

I believe that as chrismas draws closer, many Christians begin to imagine how they would celebrate it in their homes. Perhaps it will include a service somewhere, family gatherings, a special breakfast, and gifts under the Christmas tree, visits to local entertainment and fan centers and lots of great food prepared for the day.

You probably have other special traditions that are unique to your family and all those things are good and right to enjoy. Christmas should be a time of celebration, joy and family.

However, Read More

Frank Obonyo

Pastor George Oduch advised me to write a Christmas message basing on the theme; the reason why Jesus Christ came. I remembered a story about a Russian boy whose father died in 1918 and left huge debts for his son to pay.

Out of frustration, the boy joined the army and lived in the barracks but the debts were overwhelming. One day, he wrote down a list of all the debts which filled the paper and he even turned the other side of the paper. At the end, he wrote this question; who will pay so much? He woke up and found the Tsar’s signature at the bottom of the paper saying “I will.” A Tsar was the then Russian leader. Read More

1. Praise God. I went through some bitter, painful and terrible experiences right from the time I got married. From that I had no peace in my marriage because whenever I could conceive a child in my womb, it would just stay for   5-6 month then I would have a miscarriage even without falling sick. I would even pray before sleeping at night and early in the morning when I wake up I just feel back ache from nowhere and the baby comes out.  many people laughed at me and some even said that I always aborted others mocked me saying I was unable to bare a child but I thank God who used Pastor James  Mafabi of Victory Church of Christ ministries Kapchorwa who prayed for me . The Lord has healed me and blessed me with a child.

Elizabeth Chepkwemboi

VICTORY CHUCH KAPCHORWA

2. Praise God brethren, I would like to thank God for the prophetic word “2011, THE YEAR OF GREAT THINGS”, I trusted God for my marriage and I prayed as well as believing on God for something great upon it. God gave me a word in Gen 2:18 that showed me that it was His plan for me not to be alone but to have a helper, so I stood upon that very word and trusted God. As a matter of fact I had no money for introduction ceremony( Traditional marriage done before church wedding) when I began the whole process but I had faith in God and his promise about my marriage.

And here I am to testify to you that on the 3rd.12.2011 we managed to go through with our introduction ceremony, much as it was not that easy.  God always remains faithful and He stands to see that his word comes true, indeed He made sure that it came true in my life, the ceremony was so colorful that people wondered a lot about how we made it because we surely lacked nothing because God provided beyond our expectations. That has been one of the greatest achievements for me this year. I also want to thank God for my Pastors who really encouraged me, prayed for me and stood with me till the introduction. May God reward them and all the friends who accompanied me.

Evangelist Lumu David & Namugga Flavia

VCCM

1. On the 19th.November 2011 Pastor George Oduch wedded our ministry friends Mr. Paddy Busuulwa and Miss Becky. In fulfillment to the Prophetic word God gave Pastor George Oduch in 2007 about marriage, we have witnessed blissful marriages at V.C.C.M and yet this is just the beginning of it all. We give God all the Glory.

2. On the 27th.11.2011, one of the VCCM Worship Team members Mutonyi Loyce was joined to Mr Obella Isaac in holy matrimony at Calvary Temple Church and there after the newly-wed served the guests in their reception at Our Lady of Africa Mbuya.  It was truly a colourful day.

3. VCCM end of year forty days prayer and fasting that ended on the 24th.11.2011 was  a great success. This prayer fast is always done to prepare the church for the next prophetic move and we are glad to say that through this fast God gave Pastor George Oduch the prophetic word for 2012 which was unleashed on Sunday 27th.11.2011. And with joy I am glad to announce to you that 2012 is ‘The Year of Divine Glory’ from the book of Haggai 2: 2-9, 18-23. The 40 days prayer and fasting was crown by the prophetic night.  This was a great time with the Lord as people were set free from bondages. We thank God for His manifest glory.

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Every Journey in life has its starting point and its end. On the 18th.11.2011 VCCM celebrated the graduation ceremony of her first fruit under the Vulnerable and orphanage education programme. Odwori Emmanuel who happens to be  the chief pianist of VCCM was the first child the Church began paying at school right from Primary six up to the University level. Odwori completed his Diploma studies in Information Technology from MULTI- TECH BUSINESS INSTITUTE. We thank all who have tirelessly supported the children’s program at VCCM.

To continue supporting and by supporting our ourvulnerable  orphaned children at any level you wish. For more information on how to support, write to Pastor George  Oduch through george@vccmin.org or  + 256 772 465293. You can also log onto our website for details: www.vccmin.org

5. On the 3.12.2011 Mr. Lumu David one of our Church Ministers was introduced by Miss. Namugga Flavia at her paternal home in Nansana. We thank God and give Him all the glory for enabling this introduction to go through.  And to all who gave support in any way towards the occasion, may god bless you abundantly.

1. Pastor George and Rose Oduch invites the general Public in advance for the annual Cross over celebration overnight on the 31st December 2011/ Jan 2012 at Victory Church of Christ Ministry Premises Luzira. We are located 100 meters from Luzira stage 7 on the Road to Lakeside College. The Prayer will begin at 8:00pm till morning. Through this night the Prophetic word for 2012 will be spoken. Come and start a new year in the presence of God and also invite some one that day and God will bless you. Remember your Miracle awaits you.

2. Baptism by immersion is scheduled to take place on the 7th January 2012 at Miami Sand Beach. For those who are not yet baptized by immersion, you are encouraged to register with the Church Secretary with a fee of 5,000 shillings to facilitate the function.

3. Our monthly Youth overnight will be held on Friday 13th January 2012, starting at 8:30pm till 5am. All the youths are encouraged to attend this overnight and also invite your fellow youths from other churches to attend. Come let us  begin the New Year 2012 as youths with Prayer and I know the Lord will surely bless you.

4. Do not miss our first monthly healing, miracles and Deliverance overnight in 2012 which will be held on the 27th January 2012 starting from 9:00pm till 5am.Come with the sick, oppressed and all those who need God’s  intervention for God to touch them and the life will not remain the same.