On this particular morning, the PDM group had gathered to elect new office bearers, and with the school compound being the most convenient venue, they had set up there for the important exercise.
The pupils were already in their classrooms, and every available seat was occupied. The Headmaster quickly sent one of the older students to Reverend Muwonge with a humble request for some plastic chairs from the church. Without hesitation, Rev. Muwonge agreed to lend the chairs. In his heart, however, he saw something far greater than a simple act of kindness.
“This is a golden opportunity,” he told his mission team. “Let us go and meet them.”
In a matter of minutes, the team of missioners, led by Reverend Muwonge, made their way to the gathering. The Headmaster welcomed them warmly. “The Reverend is here as a foundation body member of the school,” he announced. “He has come to welcome you and to pray with us.”
When Rev. Muwonge stood before the group, a holy boldness came upon him. “Today,” he began, “God has given us a divine appointment. Before you elect your new leaders, I want to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Many people in our communities are suffering under heavy pressure, not because they lack money or opportunities, but because they have not yet found true freedom in Christ Jesus.”
He spoke with clarity and compassion, urging the members to use the PDM funds responsibly. “Let this money be used for genuine development and wealth creation,” he emphasized, “not for mere consumption. Let it be a tool to uplift your families and your parish, in line with God’s principles of stewardship.”
His short but powerful ten-minute message touched many hearts. At the end of the sermon, Rev. Muwonge extended an altar call: “If you would like to accept Jesus Christ into your life today and experience the freedom He offers, please raise your hand.”
To the team’s amazement, more than fifty hands went up. The missioners gathered around them, laid hands on them, and prayed fervently for each person.
Before closing, Rev. Muwonge extended a warm invitation: “We also have a weekly fellowship called the Lunch Hour Special Sitaani Ndeka at St. Stephen’s Kitende every Tuesday from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. You are all warmly welcome to join us for more teaching, prayer, and fellowship.”
As the mission team walked back down the hill later that day, their hearts overflowed with gratitude. They kept marveling at how God works in unexpected ways — turning a simple request for plastic chairs into a powerful moment of salvation and Kingdom impact.
What started as an ordinary school errand became a divine appointment.
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