At the Mountain Hermon in Kigali, the Africa Arise Conference witnessed a powerful gathering of people from all corners of the world. Asaph International led the praise and worship, setting a vibrant atmosphere for the event. The moderator, Bishop Leonard, welcomed the attendees and invited the esteemed Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza, the father of the house, to deliver the opening remarks. The stage was then handed over to the speaker of the day, Rev. Antoine Rutayisire, and his interpreter, Barbara, who shared an inspiring story before delivering an impactful sermon.
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Rev. Antoine Rutayisire
The Urgency of Transformation
Rev. Rutayisire shared his journey of almost missing the evening due to airport complications. This experience served as a reminder of the urgency for transformation. He praised Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza for consistently serving God and enlarging his territories, inspiring others to follow suit. Rev. Rutayisire emphasized that Africa's rise depends on Africans taking responsibility for their actions, putting an end to the blame game and external excuses.
Taking Ownership
The theme "Africans Will Rise Themselves" echoed throughout the sermon. Rev. Rutayisire urged Africans to rise above their circumstances, take ownership of their destinies, and act on their dreams. He emphasized that the responsibility lies with Africans to bring about the change they desire and not wait for others to do it for them. He shared of how sins will always destroy the development of a place/nation/ continent. He referred to the bible verse in PROVERBS 14:34
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people”
He said that all people that have talked about Africa’s Arise have always come back to two words one of them being ‘sin’.
Rev. Rutayisire shared his journey of almost missing the evening due to airport complications. This experience served as a reminder of the urgency for transformation. He praised Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza for consistently serving God and enlarging his territories, inspiring others to follow suit. Rev. Rutayisire emphasized that Africa's rise depends on Africans taking responsibility for their actions, putting an end to the blame game and external excuses.
Taking Ownership
The theme "Africans Will Rise Themselves" echoed throughout the sermon. Rev. Rutayisire urged Africans to rise above their circumstances, take ownership of their destinies, and act on their dreams. He emphasized that the responsibility lies with Africans to bring about the change they desire and not wait for others to do it for them. He shared of how sins will always destroy the development of a place/nation/ continent. He referred to the bible verse in PROVERBS 14:34
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people”
He said that all people that have talked about Africa’s Arise have always come back to two words one of them being ‘sin’.
The Role of the Church
Highlighting the church's role in bringing transformation, Rev. Rutayisire urged Christian leaders to take leadership roles in various sectors to make a difference. He emphasized that it is through the church's influence that Africa can rise and make a lasting impact.
The Power of Mentoring:
Rev. Rutayisire stressed the importance of mentoring and being mentored. He challenged attendees to be open to learning and having the Holy Spirit as their mentor. Only with a generation committed to change, integrity, and strategy can Africa truly rise.
Highlighting the church's role in bringing transformation, Rev. Rutayisire urged Christian leaders to take leadership roles in various sectors to make a difference. He emphasized that it is through the church's influence that Africa can rise and make a lasting impact.
The Power of Mentoring:
Rev. Rutayisire stressed the importance of mentoring and being mentored. He challenged attendees to be open to learning and having the Holy Spirit as their mentor. Only with a generation committed to change, integrity, and strategy can Africa truly rise.
As the Africa Arise Conference came to a close, the message of transformation and mentorship resonated deeply with the attendees. Rev. Rutayisire's powerful sermon called for a united effort to bring about change, embracing the responsibility of each individual to make a difference in their spheres of influence. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the commitment of a generation dedicated to integrity and strategy, Africa will rise to new heights. The prayer led by Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza united the attendees in their pursuit of a brighter future for Africa, as they departed with renewed hope and determination to be the change they want to see.
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