By Stella Nalumansi
On Sunday 8th August, St. Apollo Kivebulaya Family Church in Nakibizzi held a unique and captivating service, taking congregants back in time to the 1970s. The special service, led by Reverend Canon Livingston Ngobi, aimed to reminisce about the past and reflect on how worship has evolved over time.
Congregants donned traditional attire from the 1970s, including wooden shoes, gomesis, and ball-bottom trousers, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. Rev. Ngobi, who was the first leader of St. Apollo in 1978, delivered a powerful sermon, emphasizing the importance of respecting and caring for the elderly, as well as urging the congregation not to fear suffering.
The service featured a range of traditional instruments and attire, with some members sharing stories about their heritage. Miss Myenya one of the people that started St.Apollo wore a 40-year-old gomesi, while Miss Allen Dishulu played an instrument passed down from her grandfather. Mr. Agely Kabaluma choir master gospel spreaders wore a ball-bottom trouser and suspenders, and Mr. Moses Gaitano minister in youth choir donned a traditional farmer’s suit.
Rev. Ngobi expressed gratitude to Canon Mulinde Kiwanuka and Reverend Joel Sembusi for organizing the event and inviting him to be the main preacher. The service served as a nostalgic reminder of the church’s history and heritage, while also emphasizing the importance of faith and community.
This special service demonstrated St. Apollo Kivebulaya Family Church’s commitment to preserving its heritage and culture, while continuing to inspire and uplift its congregation.
