As hours are counting down to celebrate Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) 50th Independence Anniversary, over 100 members of the Revival Centers of Papua New Guinea (RCPNG) from the Daru Assembly and surrounding sub-centres in South Fly and Middle Fly districts, in Western province, are now preparing to attend a major week-long rally starting September 25 in Port Moresby.
This highly anticipated national event, themed “Acts 19:2: Have You Received the Holy Spirit Since You Believed?”, will draw participants from across PNG and international delegations from countries including Sri Lanka, Solomon Islands, Fiji, India, Canada, and various African nations.
For many from the Western Province, this will be their first-ever rally.
Speaking to PNG HAUSBUNG, Pastor Jack Kari from the Revival Centers of PNG- Daru Assembly, said that they are digging into their own pockets to attend such an event.
“Some of us have never had the opportunity to attend a rally like this. We are fortunate that it is closer to us this time.”
The main purpose of the rally is to bring together believers, strengthen the faith community, and most importantly, to spread the gospel message.
“Our main aim is to see each other in person, to save more souls, and to come back with the experience to witness to others.”
“We believe this good news can set everyone free, no matter what difficulties they are facing.”
In addition, as PNG nears its 50th Independence anniversary, Pastor Kari emphasized the importance of spiritual renewal, especially in the province as a whole.
“We are seeing rising crime rates, and our goal is to change the attitudes of our people by sharing the gospel to all corners of Western Province.”
He said that due to unpredictable sea conditions, the group from Daru will travel by air to Port Moresby.
The Revival Centers’ presence in Western Province began in the year 2000 and has since expanded to over 100 house fellowships across the region.
Nationally, the church has been active since 1982, recently celebrating its 43rd anniversary.
“It has been 25 years since the good news reached Western Province and now, we have fellowships everywhere.”
While the upcoming rally is considered a national rally, its international guest list reflects the global network of Revival Centers.
Furthermore, the movement regularly participates in international conventions, particularly in Australia, and this event will continue that tradition of global fellowship.