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In November 1989 a fellowship of born-again Christians was formed at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), which later became MUST-Christian Union (MUST-CU) and its major objective was to lift the standard of Christian character at the University and evangelise the southwestern region of Uganda. After Graduation, the former members of MUST-CU felt the need to have a unifying association to help them keep in touch with each other, minister at their work places, and also help MUST-CU fulfill its vision.
On 9th November 1996, the former members of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Christian Union (MUST-CU) had a re-union for the first time after the first graduation ceremony of the University. At this meeting an Alumni association was formed. While at a prayer retreat held on March 11th 1998, members decided that a constitution be made for the steadily growing association to guide its functions.
A committee was chosen to spearhead and solicit for ideas from as many members as possible and then write out a draft. The draft was debated upon, and later constituted in November 2000. The association was named “The Cedars of Lebanon”.
The Association continued to expand while using the 2000 constitution for guidance. However the executive council that was elected in 2004 felt that the association had outgrown the 2000 constitution which lacked a clearly defined vision. Hence proposals for amendments which resulted into the 2005 constitution constituted on 8th July 2005.
There was a need to legalise the association However this was limited by the lack of a statement on dissolution of the Association hence the amendments leading to the current Constitution.
Our Vision
“To raise the banner of Jesus Christ for the nations.” Isaiah 62:10
Our Mission
To flourish in righteousness, always bear fruit, stay fresh and proclaim the
gospel” Psalm 92:12-15 (NIV)
Our Mandate
Leadership development, Evangelism, Discipleship, Economic empowerment, and provision of social services
Core Values
Integrity, Caring, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)
Our Objectives
The association shall exist:
1. To encourage the Cedars to flourish in righteousness.
2. To encourage Cedars to always bear fruit.
3. To proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
4. To promote the qualitative and quantitative growth of MUST-CU.
5. To collaborate with other Christian organizations in furthering its vision.
6. To support social functions as shall be beneficial to the promotion of the Association’s Vision.
1. To encourage the Cedars to flourish in righteousness.
2. To encourage Cedars to always bear fruit.
3. To proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
4. To promote the qualitative and quantitative growth of MUST-CU.
5. To collaborate with other Christian organizations in furthering its vision.
6. To support social functions as shall be beneficial to the promotion of the Association’s Vision.
High level strategy targets
Direction and purpose for all levels of decision-making and help align the efforts of teams toward a common vision
90%
of Cedars demonstrate Christian values in their lives
10%
growth in beneficiaries of the Cedars work (missions, outreach, medical camps, Cedarship)
10%
annual growth in funds raised to support MUST-CU
20%