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. All Photos by Dan Kwizera
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." says the Bible "Psalm 23:6
The verse above epitomizes how believers of different christian denominations who attended a crossover "overnight" to 2023, at BK Arena, wish to stay closer to God during the new year.
On New Year's eve, many Rwandans gathered in different venues for a crossover "overnight" to 2023, making time for praise, worship and prayer.
Celebrated as a year of replacement among believers of Zion Temple Celebration Center, Apostle Paul Gitwaza, leads a mass gathering at the BK Arena to celebrate the New Year 2023.
While preaching Gitwaza told the congregation: "I do not know what you went through in the past, or what you are currently going through but what I know is that the later days will be better than the former. I would like to encourage you to keep your eyes focused on God and not on people."
Attended by thousands of believers in a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship, the crossover "overnight" to 2023, was an opportunity to hear some preachings that can be helpful as they go through the year 2023.
Through pictures , The New Times photographer Dan Gatsinzi Kwizera, captured the session through his lens and chronicled the event.
Paul Gitwaza, the Senior Pastor of Zion Temple Celebration Center, leads a mass gathering at the BK Arena.
Some singers from Asaph Ministries while using "Amakondera" to praise God
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. All Photos by Dan Kwizera
Thousands of believers during a crossover "overnight" to 2023, at BK Arena on New Year's eve. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Participants during a joint performance with ASAPH Ministries during the Crossover evening of Praise and Worship. The event was headlined by only gospel singers
ASAPH Ministries during a worship session as Paul Gitwaza, the Senior Pastor of Zion Temple Celebration Center, lead a mass gathering at the BK Arena. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Attendees during a mass choir as they join Asaph during a worship session
Almost 10000 believers attended the evening of worship at BK Arena
ASAPH Ministries during a worship session as Paul Gitwaza, the Senior Pastor of Zion Temple Celebration Center, lead a mass gathering at the BK Arena. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Attendees during a mass choir as they join Asaph during a worship session
It was attended by thousands of believers in a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship.
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
Almost 10000 believers attended the evening of worship at BK Arena
One child in attendance of the crossover 2023, organized by Zion Temple
The event was organized by Zion Temple Celebration Ministries and took place at BK Arena
Believers in mass performance as ASAPH Ministries lead a worship session
Prosper Nkomezi, one of different musicians performs during the Crossover evening of Praise and Worship. 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
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
The Crossover event was attended by thousands of Kigalians to mark the celebration of the New Year 2023
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
Some singers from Asaph Ministries while using "Amakondera" to praise God
One of believers who attended the crossover event, kneeling down during a worship session at BK Arena
Asaph Ministries blessed the attendees through different songs that emotionally and spiritually help them to worship
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
One of thousands 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
The crossover "overnight" to 2023, was attended by thousands of believers in a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship