By Annet Nakanwagi and Brian Odwori,
NATIONAL
Phaneroo Ministries International Clap for Jesus has been recognized the longest applause ever by the Guinness World Records.
According to the ultimate record breaking facts and achievements site, the ministry led by Apostle Grace Lubega clapped has been entered in the historical Guinness World Book of Records after they clapped for 03:16:01, the longest applause on July 30, 2023, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall Lugogo.
“The longest applause is 3 hr 16 min 1 sec, achieved by Grace Lubega Matovu and Clap For Jesus Team (all Uganda) in Kampala, Uganda, on 30 July 2023,”vread a statement on Guinness World Records website.
A panel of independent adjudicators precisely scrutinized every moment to ensure adherence to the guidelines.
The applause had to be continuous, without any pauses, and every participant was required to contribute to the applause for the entire duration.
“The record attempt was organised “to send a message to the world that regardless of the struggles and difficulties, we must have room for gratitude and thanksgiving,” Guinness World Records added.
Apostle Lubega said the record was done for Jesus.
“I there’s anything we can do to give glory to God, we will do it. If someone ever asks what the longest applause in history was for, let them discover it was for Jesus,” he said
