CONVENTION REPORT

WORLD SHINE MINISTRIES (WSM)

P.O. Box 10262, Kampala, Uganda
Plot 17 Kakungulu Road, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda
UGANDAS FIRST EVER INTER-
DENOMINATIONAL CONVENTION,
LATE BISHOP FESTO KIVENGERES FAMILY
ATTEND INSPIRING MEMORIAL LECTURE

INTRODUCTION & THE MISSION


Uganda has finally hosted the first ever inter-denominational international
convention.

Convention Identity:
The inter-denominational Healing for the Nations International Convention
(HNIC) was organised/hosted by World Shine Ministries (WSM).
WSM collaborated with a myriad of other organisations and individuals from May
11 to 18, 2014.
Thousands of congregants converged at Ntinda Primary School, in eastern
Kampala for fellowship, renewal and revival of apostolic Christianity.
We have acknowledged that Africa and the world generally are bleeding with
broken walls of Revival, Government, Judiciary, Economy, Education, Media,
Religion, Music and Entertainment, Family, the Community and all areas of life.
It is the Church of Jesus Christ that has a key to the rebuilding of the Nations. It
was an empowering and impartation convention. It equipped the church for
ministry.

WSM Vision:

WSM is an inter-denominational, non-profit, non-political, non-racial and non-
governmental, International Christian organisation helping the Church to Shine
for Christ in the Healing of the Nations.
WSM Mission is Reaching, Raising and Releasing Transformed Christian Leaders
for the Healing of the Nations.
Reaching: them through Evangelism, Literature, Networking, Advocacy.
Raising: them through Training, Education, Mentoring, Advocacy and
Releasing: the through Team Building, Motivating and Commissioning them into
Ministry and the Market place.

Convention Objectives:

Mobilising, Motivating & Preparing the Church for Revival & Healing of the
Nations;
Empowering, Imparting & Equipping the Church for Ministry;
Networking, Partnering & Collaborating for Ministry;
Fellowshipping, Renewal & Revival of Apostolic Christianity;
Reaching Kampala City with the Gospel of Jesus;
Bringing Christians Together for the Common Aim of Shinning for Christ.

Convention Basis:

The convention was based on the famous Biblical story of an outstandingly
industrious and visionary leader, Nehemiah. Our theme is extracted from
Nehemiah 2:17 Then I said to them, you see the trouble we are in, Jerusalem
lies in ruins, and its gates have been burnt with fire, come let us rebuild the walls
of Jerusalem and we will no longer be in disgrace.
Rev. Dr. Hartmurt Kopsch (right) did the Bible Exposition for the whole
week.
Nehemiah is the last of the Old Testament historical book. It records the history
of the third return to Jerusalem after captivity, telling how the walls were rebuilt
and the people were renewed in their faith.
Much of the book is written in the first person, suggesting strongly Nehemiah
wrote the book with Ezra as editor.
The special features, the book shows the fulfillment of the prophecies of
Zechariah and Daniel concerning the rebuilding of Jerusalems walls. The original
audience were the exiles who returned from captivity. The book was written
between 445-432 BC.
The setting of the book was that Zerubabel led the first return to Jerusalem in
538 BC. In 458, Ezra led the second return. Finally, in 445, Nehemiah returned
with the third group of exiles to rebuild the city walls.

Convention Attendance:

The HNIC 2014 was attended by thousands of people from Uganda and beyond.
MULTITUDES OF CONGREGANTS WHO LISTENED TO THIS BIBLE EXPOSITION APPLAUDED
REV. DR. HARTMURT KOPSCH & THE HEALING CONVENTION ORGANISERS FOR THIS
VERY ENLIGHTENING BIBLE KNOWLEDGE.

Other key speakers and their nations of origin included:

Bishops Edward Muhima (Uganda), Daniel Gimadu (Uganda), Nathan
Ahimbisibwe (Uganda), Mark Sng (Singapore), Mark Purves (UK), Hilary Barnes
(UK), Dr. Sheena Tranter (UK), Pastor Robert McKaig (Scotland), Rev. Canon Bob
Smith (Canada), Caroleanne Phillips (USA), Pastor Kevin Porter (USA), Joan
Bosman (SA), Robert Bosman (SA), Sydney Francis (SA), Sipho Ntingashe (SA),
Zandile Ntingashe (SA), Maria Adonis (SA), Apostle Neil Isaacs (SA)Pastor Moses
Edwards (Nigeria), Apostle Wale Arolowo (Nigeria), Pastor Thomas Nwayila (), Dr
Moses Chalwe (Zambia), Rev. Greenson Ngeki (Zambia), Rev. Tom Otieno (Kenya),
Hon Miria Matembe (Uganda), Rev. Dr, Medad Birungi (Uganda), Rev. Canon
Christine Shimanya (Uganda), Rev. Dr. Ben Tumuheirwe (Uganda), Dr. Robert
Rutaagi (Uganda), Shadrack Musinguzi (Uganda), Bishop Joshua Lwere (Uganda),
Bishop John Bunjo (Uganda), Sam Ewou (Uganda) and others.

Convention Speakers Scope:

The convention speakers ministered during plenary sessions, facilitated special
for a plus workshops, they gave talks, provided guidance in discussion groups,
they provided one-on-one ministry through guidance, counselling, prophesy,
prayer etc, according to specific needs.

Convention Youth-4-Christ Explosion:

This memorable event took place on Saturday, May 17, 2014 after lunch (see
programme below). Hundreds of young people and the rest of the convention were
entertained by famous gospel artistes like Ruyonga, Poliki Amooti, Leviticus,
Judith Babirye, Julie Mutesasira and others. It was an explosive afternoon, full of
what Rev. Dr. Medad refers to as Holy Chaos!

Below was the General HNIC programme:


Below was the Special Forum Meeting programme:
05:00pm-07:00pm
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Judiciary Forum
[Judges, Magistrates, Registrars, Advocates,
Attorneys & Lawyers]
Speaker:
Dr. Moses Chalwe [Zambia]
Venue: NOB View Hotel, Ntinda-Kampala
Medical Forum
[Doctors & Dentists, Pharmacists, Nurses
& Midwives, Health Workers &
Professional, Practitioners & Officials]
Speaker:
Dr. Sheena Tranter [UK]
Venue: NOB View Hotel, Ntinda-Kampala
The Mountain of Economy The Mountain of Education
Business Forum
[Traders, Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders]
Speaker: Pst.
Sydney Francis [South Africa]
Venue: NOB View Hotel,Ntinda-Kampala
Academic Forum
[Lecturers, Teachers, Education
Practitioners & Officials]
Speakers:
Mark Sng [Singapore]
Mark Purves [UK]
Venue: Senate Hall, MUK
The Mountain of Arts & Entertainment The Mountain of Government
Celebration Forum
[Music Artists, Dancers & Performers,
Sportsmen, Fashion Designers, Comedy, Drama,
Film & Entertainment Actors]
Speaker:
Revd . Tom Otieno [Kenya]
Venue: NOB View Hotel, Ntinda-Kampala
Governance Forum
[Political & Civic Leaders]
Speakers:
Mark Sng [Singapore]
Dr. Robert Rutaagi [Uganda]
Venue: Parliament Building, Kampala
The Mountain of Religion The Mountain of Media
Church Forum
[Bishops, Pastors & Spiritual Leaders]
Speakers:
Bsp. Dr. Edward Muhima [Uganda]
Prof. Bob Smith [Canada]
Venue: NOB View Hotel, Ntinda-Kampala
Media Forum
[Journalists, Broadcasters & Proprietors]
Speaker:
Dr. Robert Rutaagi [Uganda]
Venue: NOB View Hotel, Ntinda-Kampala
The Mountain of Family
Marriage Forum [05:00pm-07:00pm]
[Husbands, Wives, Parents, Guardians,
Marriage & Family Counsellors]
Speaker:
Revd. Tom Otieno [Kenya]
Venue: St. Luke's Church, Ntinda-Kampala
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The Healing for the Nations International Convention 2014 [HNIC 2014]
Kampala, Uganda
Dates: Sunday 11th Sunday 18th May, 2014
Theme: "Rebuilding Broken Walls" Nehemiah 2:17
Special Forum Meetings
07:00am-09:00am
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Security Forum
[Army, Police & Prison Officers]
Speakers:
Revd. Tom Otieno [Kenya]
Bsp. Dr. Edward Muhima [Uganda]
Venue: NOB View Hotel, Ntinda-Kampala



Here are some pictorial highlights from the 8-day event in which hundreds
of believers gave their lives to God and many more recommitted their
lives


Rev. Dr. Medad Birungi, the WSM Founder/President led hundreds to Christ



























































































Bishop Dr. Edward Muhima talks to Peace & Charity Kivengere

Bishop Muhima delivered the Bishop Festo Kivengere Memorial Lecture

Bishops Nathan Ahimbisibwe (South Ankole), Daniel Gimadu (North Mbale) & other guests listen to
Muhima: He walked his talk, he embraced all people, he was full of love, he was the first African
bishop to ordain women, he was humble, he was bold, he wedded me, he ordained me, I worked with
him closely, he mentored me


and (below) the Kalangala Resident District Commissioner, Caleb Tukaikiriza


and Peace and Charity recalling that their father was a very busy bishop but very
loving fatherthey also hailed their mother Merab for standing by their father


and (below) in honour to Bishop Kivengeres gender sensitivity

some of the female clergy present


Books launched and relaunched




and prayed for

and a new magazine on sale by one of our youth (Miriam Amanda Wasike)

and (below) some very dedicated service providers (Paninah Byarugana &
Florence Iwutung)

and in attendance were hundreds of youth led by the Vadieshkol Fellowship leader
Barnabas Birungi (second left)


praise and worship were led by choirs and singersReverends Medad Birungi,
Ben Tumuheirwe, Francis Musoke & others enjoy Florence Musiimentas music



and the World Shine Ministries Choir in action



meanwhile Caroleanne Phillips (USA) really enjoyed herself with a yellow flag


just like some else with a purple flag



we worship you our Lord, you are worthy to be praised


the Anglican Youth Fellowship was in attendance too








St. Emmanuels & St. Stephens Church choir moved the congregation too



Evelyn Liliam sang a theme song too


and David Ogwang, belted out his Rebuilding Jerusalems Broken Walls
theme song



there were moving testimonies



and World Shine Ministries was launched by Neil Isaacs (SA)


with a hand-joining prayer by Caroleanne Phillips (USA)


Flag hoisting time: Some of the nations represented:













it was a time of celebrationas nations mingled










REACTIONS FROM SOME PARTICIPANTS

Bishop Daniel Gimadu: This is a God-sent innovation by Rev Dr. Medad
Birungi. Hundreds of lives have been changed by this convention. Praise
God.
Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe: This convention is a very creative thought. It
should be supported.
Kevin R. Porter (USA-Lightbearers Ministries): This has been a very brilliant
time. God has been glorified.

Osabe Mugisa (St. Johns Cathedral Fort Portal-Ruwenzori Diocese: This
convention is a blessing in my life. I am going to use the knowledge to
transform the lives of the students at Kyebambe Girls School where I am an
assistant chaplain.

Mark Sng: (Singapore): Great time.

Pastor John Okoot (Uganda-Christ Witness Church): This is a real blessing.
This convention has managed to bring together Anglicans and Pentecostals.
It has never happened before.

Bishop Joshua Lwere (Uganda): This is convention is a unifying blessing.

Pastor Barnabas Sserwadda Peter (Uganda-Teaching Word Church): This is
God at work.

Edward Anyoli: (Journalist Vision Group): This is a life-changing conference
worth supporting.

Emmanuel Luganda (Journalist Vision Group): I have learnt a lot.

Dr. Robert Rutaagi (Uganda): We should encourage more of these
interdenominational conventions.

Canon Bob Smith (Canada): This convention is a brilliant idea to revival.
Its nice coming back to Uganda.

Rev. Dr. Hartmut Kopsch (UK): Lovely convention. Lovely country. Lovely
people.

Caroleanne Phillips (USA): I enjoyed every bit of this convention. I enjoyed
travelling to eastern Uganda to minister at Kumi Diocese.

Joan Bosman (Mama Africa): I loved it (the convention). I love Uganda. The
time for Africa has come. We need to activate revival so that we can
effectively carry the gospel to other parts of the world. We shall so it like
the stampede by elephants.

Florence Musiimenta (Uganda-Singer): This was a great convention. I
enjoyed singing Gods songs for the people.


CONCLUSION

The Healing for the Nations International Convention was a huge success. A great
mission it was, this interdenominational convention. It was a huge step of faith. It
touched hundreds of lives locally.
Of course, we had some challenges since this was a pioneer convention. We need
to work on all aspects of preparation for the next convention as soon as possible.

THANK YOU ALL FOR PRAYING
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
ALFRED WASIKE
WSM
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR