Residents in Western Highlands Province have already prepared to host 2024 National Repentance Day on Monday 26th August 2024, under the theme: ‘There is Hope in God’ (Jeremiah 29:11).
Religious programs and prayers have since started as early as Friday 23rd August, with Christians gathering and creating awareness of this special day at Queen’s Park, Mt Hagen.
Established in August 2011 by former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, Repentance Day has since been observed by Christian Churches in the country for the first seven years (2011-2018).
Last year it was held in Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby.
This year, curricular instruction released from the Office of the Secretary on July 10th, 2024, confirmed the public holiday on for Monday.
This annual event brings together Papua New Guinea’s national leaders, public servants, and citizens for divine guidance and forgiveness.
Provinces and Districts throughout Papua New Guinea are encouraged to hold their own Repentance Day observances.
This collective effort will amplify the national call for divine intervention and renewal.