Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a Highlights “A Powerful Weapon” That Can Change the Course of History, Prays for Minembwe and Pledges Support for the Banyamulenge Community
MINEMBWE CAPITAL NEWS (MCN)
During a significant gathering of faith and compassion held on Sunday at Calvary Hall in Komarock, Nairobi, Kenya, renowned Kenyan preacher and church leader Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a delivered a powerful message emphasizing the transformative power of prayer and fasting. He described prayer accompanied by fasting as one of the most powerful spiritual weapons capable of bringing answers to seemingly impossible situations and changing the course of history.
The event brought together a large congregation that included members of the Banyamulenge community, Kenyans, and their friends from various parts of Kenya, the United States, and several other countries. Its primary objective was to raise humanitarian support for Banyamulenge families who, according to organizers, have continued to suffer the consequences of armed conflict and insecurity in the Minembwe area and its surrounding communities in the Fizi and Mwenga territories of South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In his sermon, Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a devoted considerable attention to the biblical principle of fasting, stressing that prayer combined with fasting carries extraordinary spiritual significance beyond prayer alone.
He explained that fasting is not merely abstaining from food but an act of humility before God, drawing closer to Him and seeking His guidance during challenging times. According to the bishop, when believers pray with genuine faith while fasting, they may experience God’s intervention and answers more profoundly than through ordinary circumstances.
To illustrate his message, Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a referred to several biblical accounts, including those of Queen Esther and Daniel, noting how prayer and fasting played a decisive role in influencing royal decisions, delivering people from danger, and transforming periods of great hardship.
He emphasized that Scripture consistently demonstrates God’s ability to accomplish what appears impossible when people seek Him with sincere faith, humility, and wholehearted devotion.
Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a also reflected on a previous visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he said he met with President Félix Tshisekedi alongside other church leaders. During that meeting, he stated that they urged the Head of State to do everything within his authority to end the conflict and restore lasting peace throughout the country.
According to the bishop, President Tshisekedi assured the delegation that he would make every possible effort to pursue an end to the war.
He encouraged Christians to continue praying for the leadership of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, asking God to grant wisdom and strength to those in authority as they fulfill their responsibility to protect civilians, restore peace, and honor their commitments.
In another part of his message, Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a spoke about statements he said he had heard expressing deep hostility toward the Banyamulenge community. He described such rhetoric as evidence of the seriousness of the challenges facing the community, while urging people to reject hatred, resentment, and retaliation in favor of peace, reconciliation, and justice.
He stressed that a lasting solution to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s challenges cannot be achieved through warfare alone, but also through prayer, forgiveness, dialogue, and sustained humanitarian efforts aimed at supporting those affected by conflict.
Concluding his address, Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a called upon those in attendance to actively support Banyamulenge families who have been affected by the conflict, including those who have lost their livelihoods, been displaced from their homes, or continue to endure extremely difficult living conditions.
He observed that material resources can become instruments through which God blesses those in need, drawing inspiration from the biblical example of Nehemiah, who mobilized both people and resources to rebuild Jerusalem.
The bishop encouraged everyone to contribute according to their ability so that vulnerable families could rebuild their lives and regain hope for the future.
Following the sermon, Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a knelt together with the congregation in a special prayer for peace in Minembwe, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the wider Great Lakes region. Together, they prayed for an end to the conflict and for the restoration of peace, reconciliation, unity, and stability among the people.
The gathering concluded with prayers, messages of hope, and a humanitarian fundraising initiative, leaving participants with a compelling call to combine faith with practical acts of compassion in support of communities affected by conflict and humanitarian hardship.
