THE BEGINNING.
The church was founded under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, beginning with a prayer group in a room at Mr. Niyongabo Anicet‘s residence on December 26, 2013. This was a moment of divine revelation and conviction, where the members felt compelled to follow God’s calling.
The prayer group consisted of 12 individuals, all of whom had previously been part of the Carmelite Church. On November 26, 2013, these servants left the Carmelite Church, feeling led by the Holy Spirit to start a new venture in faith
FOUNDING MEMBERS.
The founding members of this prayer group were:
1. NIYONGABO Anicet
2. BIZIMANA Augustin
3. NIYONIZIGIYE Jean Baptiste
4. BARIKUNAHASI Libère
5. HABONIMABA Appolinaire
6. NDAYISHIMIYE Jean Bosco
7. NIZIGIYIMANA Micheline
8. KANKINDI Constance
9. MUNEZERO Estella
10.NTIBAGENGEZA Liberatte
11.NIMBONA Marcien
12.NDAYIZEYE Bosco
THE EARLY SERMONS.
December 29-31, 2013 : The official opening of the sermons occurred over three days. The focus of these sermons was on the dangers of building one’s own legacy (such as through fame or self-centered pursuits) instead of following God’s plan. The teachings also highlighted the disobedience of the Old Testament servants of God and their separation from God’s promises.
EXPANSION OF THE MINISTRY.
April 18, 2014 : The prayer group moved to Muyinga quarter of the KINAMA Zone, Bujumbura, further establishing the church’s presence.
August 4, 2014 : The first Sunday service was held, with the following leadership positions :
– NIYONGABO Anicet : Legal Representative
– NIZIGIYIMANA Micheline : In Charge of the Prayer Room
– MUNEZERO Estella : Vice In Charge
– KANKINDI Constance : In Charge of women Departments
– BIZIMANA Augustin : Pastor
– BARIKUNAHASI Libère : Pastor
– HABONIMANA Appolinaire : Teacher
– NIYONIZIGIYE Jean Baptiste : Teacher
These roles were not assigned by human ambition but were appointed by divine revelation, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 12:18: “But now God has arranged the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired.”
CHALLENGES AND TRIALS.
The church faced several challenges, including:
-External threats : People from outside accused the church of being a business enterprise.
-Vandalism : Drunk individuals would urinate on the tents used as a fence during services.
-Theft : Over 30 tents, 12 plastic chairs, mats, and other essential items were stolen multiple times.
-Internal opposition : Some people within the church worked against its progress, causing further struggles.
PERSEVERANCE THROUGH TRIALS.
Despite these difficulties, the church members persevered. There were moments of doubt, discouragement, and even the consideration of abandoning the project. However, through these trials,
God’s intervention was evident, and the church survived and flourished.
DIVINE FAVOR
In September 2019, a group of 14 members from Happy Valley Romanian Pentecostal Church in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, led by their senior pastor Cornal Avram and their administrator Cornal Mateu visited our church in Kinama. During their visit, they shared a powerful testimony: God had spoken to them, directing them to establish a relationship with our church, which was then known as VICTORY OF GOD’S CHURCH.
Following this divine prompting, we entered into a covenant and formed a faith-based partnership. As our relationship with Happy Valley Romanian Pentecostal Church deepened, and in response to continued prayer and mutual commitment, we were blessed with the resources necessary for ministry growth and expansion.
As a symbol of our unity and shared vision, our church later changed its name from VICTORY OF GOD’S CHURCH to HAPPY VALLEY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF BURUNDI, aligning with the name of our partner church in the United States.
Today, by God’s grace, our ministry has grown significantly. We now have multiple church branches serving across our country, bringing the Gospel, hope, and support to the communities.
REFLECTION AND GROWTH.
Looking back, the church acknowledges the transformative power of God’s grace. What began as a small prayer group has grown into a church that has impacted many lives, bringing salvation and transformation hrough God’s perseverance and grace.
God has been faithful to us.From the beginnning of our ministry, we have seen His hand performing miracles and wonders.God is good all the time.
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