By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
The Christian BulletinThe Christian Bulletin
Notification Show More
Latest News
THE TRUTH! Why Pope Francis is visiting DR Congo & South Sudan in 6-day trip
News Politics
Spiritual Hunger Will Make You A Leader In Your Dispensation – Apostle Grace Lubega
Sermons
Min. Ogwang rally raises shs150m for SACCOs
News
KIGALI REVIVAL CONFERENCE: Phaneroo organises transportation, here’s how to register
News
NGO behind Kasese unpopular homo by-law on the spot for unfairly influencing council to pass legislation
News
Aa
  • Home
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Commentary
  • Testimonies
  • Portrait/Interview
  • Environment
  • About Us
  • Contact
Search
Reading: Fallen MP Bishop Okabe oversaw 200 churches; Christians say he prophesied his death last Sunday
Share
Aa
The Christian BulletinThe Christian Bulletin
  • Home
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Commentary
  • Testimonies
  • Portrait/Interview
  • Environment
  • About Us
  • Contact
Search
  • Home
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Commentary
  • Testimonies
  • Portrait/Interview
  • Environment
  • About Us
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
The Christian Bulletin > Blog > News > Fallen MP Bishop Okabe oversaw 200 churches; Christians say he prophesied his death last Sunday
NewsPoliticsSermons

Fallen MP Bishop Okabe oversaw 200 churches; Christians say he prophesied his death last Sunday

admin2
Last updated: 2022/12/20 at 4:56 PM
admin2 Published December 20, 2022
Share
Bishop Patrick Okabe
SHARE

New details of the last days of Serere County lawmaker, Bishop Patrick Okabe, continue to emerge.

Bishop Okabe passed on together with his wife on Monday after they were involved in a fatal car accident. in a triple tragedy, his mother died after receiving the news of her son’s passing.

According to reports, in his sermon on December 18th, 2022 at the Mbale city-based cathedral, a day before the accident that claimed his life, Okabe preached a message under the theme; “What you have been waiting for has come to pass.”

Bishop Okabe was the head of Impact Ministries, a Pentecostal organisation.

The reports add that Okabe’s Sunday theme was derived from St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians, chapter 2 verse 20. “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me”.

Bishop Okabe and his wife Christine at a recent function.

Leo Mukula, a chief usher at the cathedral is quoted saying Bishop Okabe’s preaching was unusual as he only shared the sermon for a couple of minutes, which was never the case as his sermons usually run for an hour.

He adds that the sermon was extraordinary because many people converted to Christianity when he made the alter call.

Another church member, Shedrack Mwambu, an elder, says that on the same Sunday, Bishop Okabe launched the Impact Women’s Sacco, which is meant to empower female members of his congregation, and donated Shillings 2 million out of the 5million he promised the group as startup capital.

Mwambu explains that the way Bishop Okabe was executing his Sunday duties was so unique. “Having several meetings with different church groups like the youth, women, men, and church elders in one Sunday, this could have been a sign that he is leaving us,” Mwabu told Uganda Radio Network in Mbale.

He explains that the death of Bishop Okabe and his wife Christine Okabe is a big blow to Impact Ministries, saying they have lost two ministry pillars. Joan Tracy, a youth leader at Impact Ministries says Okabe and his wife have impacted the lives of the many youths in the church through youth-related programs like counseling and providing financial support.

There has been an outpouring of emotion and grief with many praising Bishop Okabe’s legacy.

Hon. Bishop Patrick Okabe led me thru the salvation prayer in 2005. We were the pioneers of Faith Fellowship Church Kumi Before i joining Watoto Chruch in 2012. He's since been my role model. May his dearly departed soul rest in eternal peace. He impacted many lives. pic.twitter.com/co8a8X1Ty0

— Benjamin Prince|BP (@bigbpofficial) December 20, 2022

Rest in peace, man of God, and representative of the people of Serere, Hon. Bishop Patrick Okabe, and your dear wife. We are robbed of a servant leader as a country. BMB pic.twitter.com/4ZFjMiBEZ6

— Milly Babalanda (@millybabalanda) December 19, 2022

Hubby & Wife dying in a trajjic motor accident reminds me of the pain I felt at the passing of my own parents years ago! Gone too soon Hon Bishop Okabe & Mrs! We shall miss you! May the family & people of Serere find comfort in The Lord. God be with you till we meet again. RIP pic.twitter.com/GJkJqaexqf

— Nakut Faith Loru Chuna (@faithchuna1) December 19, 2022

#Eyalama noi noi Papa Bishop Okabe. pic.twitter.com/XDy7nKVFp3

— John K. Wasikye 🇺🇬 (@jkwasikye) December 19, 2022

Felix Mwesigwa, another Christian at Impact Ministries says the late Bishop had a get-together function and handed gifts to children.

Bishop Okabe died Monday at Naboa along the Mbale-Tirinyi road when a Kenyan truck rammed into his vehicle on his way to Kampala. His wife, Christine Okabe died while being rushed to Mbale Regional Regional Referral Hospital where their driver is currently battling for his life.

Parliament will on Thursday, 22 December 2022 hold a special sitting to honour Hon. Patrick Okabe.

Additional reporting by URN

You Might Also Like

THE TRUTH! Why Pope Francis is visiting DR Congo & South Sudan in 6-day trip

Spiritual Hunger Will Make You A Leader In Your Dispensation – Apostle Grace Lubega

Min. Ogwang rally raises shs150m for SACCOs

KIGALI REVIVAL CONFERENCE: Phaneroo organises transportation, here’s how to register

admin2 December 20, 2022
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

Min. Ogwang rally raises shs150m for SACCOs

The State Minister for Sports who also doubles as Ngariam County MP Hon. Peter Ogwang has hailed the Speaker of…

admin2 admin2 January 30, 2023
Commentary

Franklin Graham and the Glasgow Hydro: a significant judgment for Christian freedoms

By David Robertson In May 2020 Franklin Graham was due to lead an evangelistic campaign at one of Scotland's premier…

admin2 admin2 October 30, 2022
NewsPortrait/Interview

Archbishop Nkoyoyo mentored me in ministry, Kaziimba says at memorial

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Mugalu Kaziimba has praised the works of Livingstone Mpalanyi Nkoyoyo saying he…

admin2 admin2 January 5, 2023

Impressed By Uganda Judiciary Works, Kenya CJ asks PS Bigirimana To Share experience

admin2 admin2 October 31, 2022

TRAVIS GREENE: From Being Pronounced Dead at 4, To Grammy Nominated Star

admin2 admin2 October 22, 2022
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Popular

  • Health
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Commentary
  • Testimonies
  • Portrait/Interview
  • Environment

About US

The Christian Bulletin is a Christian news blog dedicated to providing breaking news, updates with a Christian perspective. We give hope by testifying of God's goodness.
Quick Link
  • Advertise with us
  • Newsletters
  • Deals
  • Complaints

Socialise Here

Facebook Twitter Youtube

Partner with Us

  • Be part of The Christian Bulletin.
    Share news tips by getting in touch here
  • For any Inquiries, contact us on +256 774552385
  • Email: info@christianbulletin.co.ug

© The Christian Bulletin. All Rights Reserved. Powered by Webfrontiers Uganda Limited

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?