A Christmas Letter from Archbishop Orombi, Uganda

From here:

To: The Church of Christ
Overseas

Dear Brethren,

Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord! Christmas is already on us yet it looks like not long ago we went through one.

Christmas message is of the God who is generous. He is not only generous but also mindful of his creation. He gave his only one son to come among us and experience our natural birth, life and death.

He was born in Bethlehem a small town of no significant yet historically important because it is known as the city of King David.

The heavenly king is born in the city of King David, what a royalty. I believe we have a picture in Christmas of a humble king born in a humble stable to show the humble nature of incarnation of the almighty God. This is the picture of the God who loves his people whom he treasures and sought to become part of—God with us (Emmanuel).

We can now see the dawn of the light of God coming onto the darkness of human misery. Once we were in darkness of hopelessness but now we have hope because the Saviour has come to identify with us.

In a world where so much has gone wrong—wars, floods, earthquakes, injustice, greed, abortion, prostitutions, broken families, the birth of Jesus bring new hope. It shows a new understanding of the love of God.

God was not afraid to come and face the brokenness of humanity but was willing to be part of it. He shares in our pain, confusion and lost-ness. We can never forget the price he paid.

This great sacrifice is what speaks to us in Uganda as we witness transformation taking place in a family suffering with A HIV/ADS positive family members. A mother whose child has died of malaria, a family who has lost a home due to the floods, a family starting again after many years in the camp. All look to a God who understands the pain and suffering of humanity by personally getting involved.

As this is a season of celebration may the Lord fill you with a lot of joy and peace! May you experience his love afresh as you celebrate this Season! May the New Year bring hope and Prosperity!

We remain together in the spirit of togetherness as we serve him. “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests.” Luke 4:14

Have a wonderful Christmas!

In His Service,

+ Henry Orombi (signature)

The Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi
ARCHBISHOP OF CHURCH OF UGANDA.

H/t to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, South Haven, Michigan.