ICE BREAKER:
Share a time when you felt hopeful about Uganda’s future. What gave you that sense of hope?

WORSHIP:
“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hooves.“- Psalms 29:30-31(NIV)

SONG SUGGESTION:
I Believe – The Worship Initiative (Lyric Video)

TEXT: Isaiah 60:1–3; Ephesians 5:8–14

UGANDA ARISE
Welcome to our new sermon series, “Uganda Arise”. As we approach Uganda’s 63rd Independence and the 2026 elections, God is reminding us not to lose hope. Though many of us feel discouraged, weary, and hopeless about our nation, His word is clear – He has not given up on Uganda.

DISCUSSION:
1. Which “works of darkness” (corruption, injustice, idolatry, tribalism, mediocrity, etc.) are most evident in our community?2. Share what it practically means to expose darkness in everyday life? What risks or challenges come with it?
3. What role should the church (and our cell family) play in being the “prophetic conscience of the nation”?

CALL TO ACTION:
Commit to pray for Uganda daily leading up to Independence and the 2026 elections.

PRAYER:
– Pray that Ugandans will not lose hope but embrace God’s vision for the nation (Isaiah 60:1).
– Share your personal requests and care for one another in prayer.

CRANE IN CELL:
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CELL REPORTING (For Leaders only):
As a leader remember to report for your cell meeting before you leave the cell. A timely weekly report allows the ministry leadership to track what’s happening and make accurate and relevant strategic decisions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Power Sex Money Podtalk: The Platform or The Altar?
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Join the Power Sex Money podtalk this Friday, 12 September 2025 at 7pm on YouTube.com/watotochurch and Power 104.1 FM.

2. Where Faith Lit The Way, a memoir of courage over fear by Gary Skinner is available at all our campuses every weekend. Get your copy at UGX 80K and USD 25 for Juba only.
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3. For any counselling needs, get in touch with us through our counselling phone lines on +256-776-260-007 or +256-776-260-071. And if you would like someone to stand in prayer with you, send your requests to http://bit.ly/WCPrayerRequest.
Share a testimony of what God has done for you with your campus Pastor or write to us connect@watotochurch.com.

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