David Omara was the pastor of Christian Church Centre and a well-known radio preacher in northern Uganda.
During his radio broadcast on 31 October, he contrasted Christianity to Islam. After finishing the broadcast at about 9pm, Pastor David received a phone call from a listener who expressed appreciation for his message and invited him to meet with some friends. Unaware of the danger that awaited him, Pastor David went to the meeting location, along with his son Simon Okut.
Upon arrival, the two were ambushed by six people. Simon managed to escape but Pastor David was strangled and beaten to death.
When his wife received the shattering news, she immediately passed out and, even after receiving treatment, was unable to recognise people.
Speaking of the incident, a colleague said of the slain pastor: “He worked tirelessly for the Kingdom of God to the day he breathed his last breath.”
The pastor is survived by his wife and their eight children who range in age from 10 to 30. The church is calling for prayer and support on behalf of this grieving family, and specifically for the recovery of his emotionally distraught widow.
Despite having a reputation for being one of the most Christianised nations in Africa, a strong militant Islamic stance has created problems in recent years.
Source: Morning Star News
- Pray for Pastor David’s wife and children during this time of great sorrow. Ask the Lord to provide each one, much-needed comfort, strength, and hope for the future.
- Pray the militants responsible for the murder will not only be brought to justice but also delivered from the evil one.
- Pray that the faithful work and witness of Pastor David will continue to resonate in the hearts of all who have heard the Gospel message through his ministry.
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I was really shocked with this news knowing Uganda to be a christian dominated country. The evil one has just sown a seed that will generate hatred. This hatred will closed doors for evangelism. May God end this.
Almighty God, Father in heaven, you rule over the nations of the earth including Uganda and surrounding countries; great and holy is your name and yet you are wonderfully concerned for the welfare of your wayward and sinful children. We praise and thank you for David O’Mara’s faith and endurance. Have mercy Lord, on David’s family. You are the God of all comfort and the Father of compassion. Draw close to them by the Spirit of Jesus and your people. Fill them with hope and strength, and, in acknowledging his profound and unexpected loss, may they be a powerful witness for you. Bring blessing upon blessing out of this martyrdom. Give the O’mara family a genuine spirit of forgiveness and may your people lift them up as they grieve and persevere. We ask all these things for the sake of Jesus our Lord and Saviour.
Father God this is such terrible news to read. Thank you though that Pastor David is now with you forevermore in Heaven, where no harm can ever come to him again.
we pray for his wife and children who must be in such tremendous grief right now.
Lord comfort them in their grief, and Lord they are also going to need you to provide for them. Lord bring those who did this evil deed to justice, so they may pay for their crime. We also pray for their salvation, so they may never do this to another christian. Lord we pray for all christians in this country, as they face such horrible persecution from muslims. Sad that muslims are so willing to kill, those in their country seek salvation in you. There truly is no compassion or truth in the hearts and minds of these murderers. We so hope you can change that for your glory.