Have you
ever imagined about the smallest churches in the world? Are you aware that one
of the smallest churches in the world exists in Uganda? If you love faith
tourism, then visiting Nebbi district is the best choice for you to catch a
glimpse of the exceptional Bethel church. This 18 kilometer drive church straddles
on the stunning Biku hill, Northwestern Uganda. Featuring a width of 2.5 meters
and height 8 feet makes it one of the smallest worshiping sites in the world
which only accommodates a total of 3 people plus the preacher! This church was
founded in 1996 by a Korean national Pastor Song and Henry Luke Orimbi the
retired Archbishop of Church of Uganda and currently it stands as one of the most
outstanding tourist sites in the country.
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What is unique about Bethel church?
Bethel
church is surrounded by 9 prayer points that allow people to pray, praise and
to meditate on the word of God. The 1st prayer points lies on top of the hill
and it comes with a big cross. The second point is a Lilliputian building made
in remembrance of Jesus Christ with 12 windows in the Western and Eastern side
reflecting the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ and it is where pilgrims pray for
the surrounding nations of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Sudan,
Tanzania and Kenya for spiritual peace and revival. This is also one of the
points that provide the excellent views of Namrwodho falls that offers refuge
to the elusive shoebill stork, the most fascinating and sought after bird
species by bird enthusiasts in Uganda.
The 3rd
prayer point is crafted in the map of Africa with 2 entrances, ten (10) windows
that represent the 10 (ten) commandments in the Bible. This point is where all
the African countries especially the Islamic states gather to pray to God.
Whereas prayer points 4, 5 and 6 are placed in spacious quiet garden with point
4 crafted inform of a heart reflecting Jesus Christ’s Love with a cross of 33
stones that represent 33 years of Jesus Christ. Point 5 comes in the shape of
arrow head reflecting the youth speed; it consists of 66 windows which
represent 66 books of the Bible with 39 windows at the back demonstrating the
books of Old testament and 27 windows reflecting the New testament. This point
comes with 3 doors crafted inform of a standing man representing those who are
well equipped with God’s word.
The 6th point is crafted in an alter shape that is a living testimony which church is a living providing to Jesus Christ’s mission and the rough stones on the cross signify that Christians are living stones. The 7th point is a round structure like the shape of the world and it is found at the back of a towering rock with an open ended cave at its base, and entering into it means one has to crawl from end to another to sight Jesus Christ’s suffering and it is a 5 minute crawl for the visitors through the cave’s darkness horrifying to the extent that one can imagine that the cave can easily breakdown and bury them there. The 8th point of this spiritual healing center contains 12 windows at its entrance reflecting the 12 stones on Aaron’s breast plate that is say the 12 tribes of all the saints.
The
ceiling has 7 (seven) beams representing the 7 rainbow colors that also reflect
God’s covenant not to destroy the world with floods again; the Eastern window
provides views of the cross that is placed on the top, at point 2 a sight that
offers the Christians a chance to always search for Jesus. The midpoint is set
purposely for spiritual healing for people and the church whereby persons who
come to the site meet God in a unique way, get vision for their future and to
become bold soldiers for the Gospel. While in your safaris in Uganda, endeavor
to visit site for your spiritual healing and you won’t be the same.
Regardless
of its size, the church still took about 79 bags of cement for it to be
constructed and it was built in such away that it takes a minimum of at least 500
years prior the weakening of the foundation.
Lastly,
Bethel church is a breathtaking tourist site that anyone planning his or her safaris shouldn’t miss out in life. It was established primarily to
offer spiritual healing for people and for them to meet God in a special
manner. Visiting this smallest church offers tourists with life time
experiences! Including this church in your itinerary is the best option for you
to realize endless memorable encounters. You can add it in your safari
especially if you plan to visit tourist destinations in West Nile, Murchison
Falls National Park-Northwestern Uganda.
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