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Thousands respond to the world evangelist’s proclamation
of the Good News after a far-reaching Season of Service
blesses entire city.
KIGALI, Rwanda, July 24 /Christian Newswire:
Fifteen years after the 1994 genocide that killed an
estimated 1 million people in 100 days, the people of
Rwanda continue the hard work of healing and
restoration, laying the groundwork for a strong future.
Through Kigali Festival with Andrew Palau on July 17-18,
and the festival’s preceding Season of Service, hope and
Good News were offered in abundance.
Photo: 70,000 people attend Kigali Festival with Andrew
Palau on July 17-18, 2009, and thousands make public
decisions for Jesus Christ, hi-resolution version and
additional photos available.
Attended by more than 70,000 people, the evangelist’s
two-day festival was held on the Amahoro National
Stadium grounds in Rwanda’s capital city. Another 3,000
people attended separate events for women, government,
business, and civic leaders, and prisoners at Kigali
Central Prison. More than 5,000 people made public
decisions for Jesus Christ.
“ It is a joy and privilege to see God’s powerful offer
of life, freedom, and forgiveness so readily embraced,”
said Palau. “The incredible response testifies to God’s
work of reconciliation in beautiful Rwanda.”
The Palau festival was a partnership with Africa New
Life Ministries, Hope Rwanda, and Water for Life,
combining their efforts to gather more than 350
participating churches. The campaign was fully supported
by Kigali City’s mayor, vice mayor, city council, and
all of the city’s sector leadership.
Preceding the festival, the Season of Service brought
together churches, government leaders, businesses, and
hundreds of volunteers. The initiative launched on April
17 at a local school and genocide survivors’ village
where a new water catchment system and drill are being
installed. Water for Life and the Luis Palau Association
will continue for three years adding clean water systems
for the city’s schools. A total of 22 service projects
were completed and another 60 projects are being planned
for completion over the next three years.
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