Local news- 23.10.11 - By Mary Tioko – PMU members joined St. Lwanga small Christian community to celebrate mission Sunday.

The Pontifical missionary Union (PMU) members from St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish together with members of St. Lwanga Small Christian community animated mass which was led by the vicar general Fr. Joseph Ekalimon. The vicar general informed the faithful to be witnesses of Christ in order to bring change to the community. He said that one cannot give what he/she does not have and thus instructed them to be witnesses of Christ first before witnessing others and spread the good news of Christ in thanksgiving. He added that the resurrection of Christ has to be shared when people are happy and enthusiastic and emphasized on the need of togetherness in order to change the lives of people. He also informed the Christians to put service first in their various vacations and proclamation of word needs to be a joint responsibility as the word of God is for all people irrespective of age, race, tribe and status. He also told them to adapt to the voice of Christ in oder to be his witnesses. He equated the church to a perfect family which is like an industry of faith. The faithfuls were reminded of their responsibility of taking care of the most vulnerable in the society. Giving incidences when Christians have overlooked on orphans, widows, disable and also the aged in the community. He challenged them to be good role models so as to attract others to emulate their good deeds in the society. He emphasized the love of neighbor and God since one cannot be an island of himself in this world. The vicar general delivered Bishop's message of good will to the Christians of St. Augustine's cathedral for their tireless efforts of making things work in the parish. The bishop was celebrating mission Sunday with faithfuls of Risen Christ Nakwamekwei parish where he confirmed 140 people and 70 at Nadapal outstation.