War Room’s Karen Abercrombie (Courtesy Photo.)
Award-winning actress, storyteller and independent film producer Karen Abercrombie, best known for her portrayal of Ms. Clara in the movie ‘The War Room’, landed in Uganda this week ahead of her scheduled appearance at a conference centered on prayer in the capital Kampala.
Running under the theme ‘How to fight the good fight,’ the War Room Conference spearheaded by Metamorphosis International Limited is expected to draw many to Imperial Royale – Kampala on Sunday, 29th September, 2019 starting 1:30 pm.
Speaking out on her visit to Uganda, Karen Abercrombie noted that God has sent her with a message of healing, power, renewal and refreshing .
“I encourage you to come hungry and thirsty for the move of God,” she said during her visit to Miracle Centre Cathedral – Rubaga on September 27.
Karen has a long and impressive list of TV, film and stage credits. Her most recent awards include a Dove Award and a Movieguide Grace Award, for her performance as the 80 year-old prayer warrior, “Miss Clara” in the Kendrick Brothers film, “War Room”.
She recently formed her own production company, Earth Mother Entertainment, LLC and has produced her first film, “Discarded Things”.
“It is usually hard to find people from Hollywood who are sold out to God, Miracle Centre Cathedral – Rubaga lead Pastor, Robert Kayanja told Karen .
“You have brought out the message, through the gift and talent that God has given you, and you have communicated it in the movies. It’s a gift, and you have used it for the glory of God. We pray that God will give you more projects to work on because there are many stories in Africa of victory, hope and wonders,” Robert Kayanja said.
In her speech at the Church, Karen described her appearance in “War Room” as an answer to prayer.
Released in 2015, “War Room” became a box office success and a sleeper hit, grossing $74 million worldwide including $67.8 million domestically to become the 7th highest-grossing Christian film in the United States.
The film delivers a clear message about the importance of prayer in a Christian’s battle in the spiritual realm, and although it primarily focused on prayer as its main theme, it depicted ordinary circumstances in a Christian’s life where one can pick lessons to apply or improve in life.
“Being part of this project was an answer to prayer that I had put up to God 13 years prior. I had to wait, I continued to pray, and I and continued to cling to that rock of ages. And God answered my prayer,” she told the congregation.
She added: “If you have enjoyed “War Room”, you are sure to enjoy the next project that I am working on. God has inspired me to write a movie about forgiveness called “Discarded Things” Sometimes when someone who is dear to you – that you love with all your heart – hurts you, it is very difficult to forgive. But in order for you to receive all that that God has for you, you have to forgive. It is impossible for Him to pour all the blessings and healing if you are blocked up with forgiveness.”
Karen believes wholeheartedly that artistic creativity is a precious gift and a tool to be used to impact the world in a positive way – and that is just what she intends to do through her production company.
Brought up from the ashes, Karen’s mother was an alcoholic and drug addict.
“Regardless of what they did, it did not stop me from doing what God purposed for me on this earth. What he has done for me he will do for you. You just have to give him the opportunity, space and the mantle of your heart,” she told the congregation.
On pursing acting, Karen encouraged aspiring Christians “never to look for the easy way out,” and to use the gifts they have been given for God’s glory.
“You have got to perfect your gift. You have got to honor it, and respect it. For me, every time I do a project – theater, film or television – it is worship. And I take it seriously. You have to continue building, growing, and strengthening. By honoring the gift, you are honoring God,” she said.
Karen first visited Uganda there two years ago and says that her life was forever changed for the better and that her views on the value of life changed immensely after her first missions trip there.
Elsewhere, Karen teaches drama and storytelling in the orphanages. She also teaches workshops for women writers and performers while in Uganda.
