“The month of October has been designated by Christians worldwide as Clergy Appreciation Month to honor pastors and those who perform ministerial work. The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has set Sabbath, October 12, 2024, for this well-deserved tribute to our pastors.”
Source: Elder’s Digest
In line with this, the North East Rwanda Field has been observing this annual day for the past four years. This year, 2024, was particularly remarkable. Across the districts, church members had been preparing for this day to express appreciation for the pastoral ministry. They shared words of encouragement, recognizing the importance of their pastors’ responsibilities. Believers took time to pray for their pastors, gave them gifts, cakes, and prepared meals to show their gratitude