75th Anniversary - Celebrating God's Faithfulness - PHOTO ESSAY

Aug 21, 2010

The Rev. Kosiya Shalita, one of the church's pioneers, began his work as an evangelist and church planter in Matana in 1935.

Dr. Leonard Sharp was one of the two medical doctors who arrived in Burundi from Rwanda.

The other was Dr. Algernon Stanley Smith.

The first Burundian bishop, the Right Rev. John Nkuzumwami.

Early church workers and porters.

The currently-serving bishops of Burundi greet their people.

A large congregation came to....

St. Peter's Church, Buhiga...

Where Bishop Nathan preached at a service of Holy Communion.

Archbishop Emmanuel Kolini of Rwanda led a delegation from his Province.

Gifts to elders of parishes.

From left, Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi and Bishop John Nduwayo of Gitega Diocese.

Celebrating God's faithfulness.