Pastor Alain Numa feels the atmosphere of worship that covered the hall, from the beginning to end. Pastor Numa was among thousands of believers who attended the congregation while welcoming the New Year 2024. All Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
On New Year’s Eve, thousands of Rwandans gathered at churches and other places of worship to welcome the arrival of 2024.
The BK Arena hosted an annual congregation attended by thousands of believers, creating a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship. The crossover to 2024 provided an opportunity to hear sermons that may guide them through the year.
Organised by Zion Temple Celebration Centre, the overnight event featured Asaph Ministries and solo gospel artistes such as Aime Uwimana, Chryso Ndasingwa and Prosper Nkomezi.
During his sermon, Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the senior pastor at Zion Temple, declared 2024 as "The Year of the Lord’s attention to His people”, emphasising God’s presence throughout the year. He referenced the verse "Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear” from the Bible (Isaiah 65:24).
Meanwhile, at Kigali Convention Center, Women Foundation Ministries' Apostle Mignone Kabera led the congregation in welcoming the New Year 2024.
The crossover services were captured by The New Times’ photographers Dan Kwizera Gatsinzi and Olivier Mugwiza, who provided highlights of the event.
Asaph Ministries blessed the attendees through different songs that emotionally and spiritually help them to worship
Pastor Alain Numa feels the atmosphere of worship that covered the hall, from the beginning to end. Pastor Numa was among thousands of believers who attended the congregation while welcoming the New Year 2024. All Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
On New Year’s Eve, thousands of Rwandans gathered at churches and other places of worship to welcome the arrival of 2024.
Aimee Uwimana, a worship powerhouse, worshiping God through his songs like "Ndacyafite impamvu," "Recois l'adoration," "Adonai."
One of christians who turned up for the praise and worship crossover services at BK Arena
Participants during a joint performance with Prosper Nkomezi, one of different musicians who performed during the Crossover evening of Praise and Worship
Participants during a joint performance with ASAPH Ministries during the Crossover evening of Praise and Worship. The event was headlined by only gospel singers
Some members of the ASAPH Ministries during a worship session during the crossover at the BK Arena on New Year’s Eve. Thousands of believers attended the congregation while welcoming the New Year 2024. All Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
One of thousands of participants during the Crossover evening of Praise and Worship
The Crossover event was attended by thousands of Kigalians to mark the celebration of the New Year
ASAPH Ministries during a worship session as Paul Gitwaza, the Senior Pastor of Zion Temple Celebration Center leads a mass gathering at the BK Arena. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Over 7000 believers attended the evening of worship at BK Arena
Different artistes showcased different ways of worshiping God including traditional dance
Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the Senior Pastor of Zion Temple Celebration Center shakes hands of a drummer who led the team during the celebration at the mass gathering of praise and worship at the BK Arena on New Year's eve.
On New Year’s Eve, thousands of Rwandans gathered at churches and other places of worship to welcome the arrival of 2024.
Gospel artiste Chryso Ndasingwa praising God during the crossover at BK Arena.
The annual congregation was attended by thousands of gospel music lovers who enjoyed the rolling of the show from the beginning to end
On New Year’s Eve, thousands of Rwandans gathered at churches and other places of worship to welcome the arrival of 2024.
The event was organized by Zion Temple Celebration Ministries and took place at BK Arena
The event was headlined by only gospel singers
Participants during a joint performance with Prosper Nkomezi, one of different musicians who performed during the Crossover evening of Praise and Worship. The event was headlined by only gospel singers
Prosper Nkomezi, one of different musicians who performed during the Crossover evening of Praise and Worship. The event was headlined by only gospel singers
ASAPH singers during a joint performance with Prosper Nkomezi, one of different musicians who performed during the Crossover evening of Praise and Worship
Drama team during a performance
Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the Senior Pastor of Zion Temple Celebration Center delivers preaching as he leads a mass gathering of praise and worship at the BK Arena on New Year's eve. During his sermon, Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the senior pastor at Zion Temple, declared 2024 as "The Year of the Lord’s attention to His people”, emphasising God’s presence throughout the year. He referenced the verse "Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear” from the Bible (Isaiah 65:24).
During his sermon, Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the senior pastor at Zion Temple, declared 2024 as "The Year of the Lord’s attention to His people”, emphasising God’s presence throughout the year. He referenced the verse "Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear” from the Bible (Isaiah 65:24).
Thousands of believers during a crossover "overnight" to 2024, at BK Arena on New Year's eve.
Meanwhile, at Kigali Convention Center, Women Foundation Ministries' Apostle Mignone Kabera led the congregation in welcoming the New Year 2024.
While preaching thousands of believers Apostle Mignone Kabera, named 2024, " The Year of Flying on prophetic wings".
At Kigali Convention Center, Women Foundation Ministries' Apostle Mignone Kabera led the congregation in welcoming the New Year 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Thousands of believers gathered at KCC for an evening of worship to mark the New Year celebration.
One of thousands of christians who attended the crossover night that was organised by Women Foundation Ministries at Kigali Convention Center to celebrate the New Year 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Apostle Mignone Kabera led the congregation in welcoming the New Year 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
The New Year Eve at KCC brought together christians from Women Foundation Ministries as they welcome the New Year 2024.
Thousands of believers gathered at KCC for an evening of worship to mark the New Year celebration.