Clerics moot annual Thanks Giving Day

Religious leaders from various denominations will organise a Thanks Giving service every last Sunday of August, to thank God for the many things He has done for the country.The clerics under the Peace Plan project, announced this at a news conference yesterday in Kigali. The inaugural service is scheduled this coming weekend on Sunday August 26 at the Amahoro National Stadium. The retired Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda, Emmanuel Kolini, said there are many many reasons for Rwanda to mark the day.Kolini, who is also the Peace Plan Chairman in Rwanda, noted that the initiative will bring together all religious denominations in the country and not certain people from a certain religious belief.Pastor Charles Mugisha, the president of the Forum of Born Again Churches and Christian Organizations in Rwanda (FOBACOR), stated that the country has come a long way, hence the need to be thankful to God.“Looking back at what Rwanda was like 18 years ago, there is a tremendous difference. Today Rwanda is a model for many countries...we want to develop this culture of giving thanks to God,” said Mugisha.He said that the initiative will be recognised across the country annually.Eric Munyemana, the Executive Director of Peace Plan, said the estimated budget for this year’s event is Rwf40 million.The events shall be coordinated by Rwanda Purpose Driven Ministries PEACE Plan, a Christian organisation established in Rwanda by renowned American evangelist, Rick Warren.