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The
annual fasting and prayer meeting of the Executive Council, National/Area Heads,
Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Directors of Movements/Ministries, Rector,
Deans of the PUC came off at the Pentecost Guest House, Gbawe, Accra, from
November 10 to 14, 2009. Following are some major decisions taken at the meeting
and released by the Office of the Chairman on Thursday, November 10, 2009.
CORRECT
TITLE OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
The church public is hereby informed that, constitutionally, there is nothing
like the International Executive Council. The constitutional title is the
Executive Council. The Council, therefore, admonishes that all and sundry
address the Council as such.
SPELLING
OF THE FOUNDER’S NAME
The founder’s name McKeown has often been spelt differently by many people on
several occasions. The correct spelling of the name is McKeown and not
Mckeown.
REPORT ON CHURCH SURVEY
The
report on the survey on church attendance has indicated that the percentage of
church attendance nationwide was 52.2% for overall membership; 49.3% for adults
and 58.3% for children. The Executive Council appeals to the leadership at all
levels to do well to improve the percentage attendance, especially on Sundays.
RESPECTING
THE USE OF OTHER LANGUAGES IN THE CHURCH
It
has been observed that the use of the Twi language is dominant in some places
where other languages prevail. This practice may make our worshipping sessions
foreign and unattractive to such neglected language users. It is, therefore,
being advised that every effort be made to encourage the use of the other local
languages. Translation into other languages (where such language speakers exist
in considerable numbers) should be encouraged to ensure that no one is sidelined
linguistically.
INTRODUCTION OF “WE CARE” DAY
The Executive Council has taken notice of the less-privileged who need to be
ministered to in practical ways. Accordingly, one Sunday is to be set aside
every year to express practical love to such members. That Sunday has been
christened “We Care” Day. On that day, all assemblies are to take offerings and
collect items for distribution to the needy. The first of such offerings is
scheduled for January 10, 2010.
ORDINATION
OF OFFICERS
It has become necessary that proposed officers, who have gone through the
vetting processes successfully, be made to fill the officers’ declaration forms
which capture the main duties of officers. On the day of ordination, they are
to come along with the forms and be made to reaffirm. This may help such
officers know and perform their expected duties judiciously. Copies of the
completed forms are to be placed on file at the District and Area levels.
DOCUMENTATION OF LANDED PROPERTIES
The
church leadership is reminded of the need for documentation of all landed
properties. This will reduce the occurrence of litigations in future. Districts
and Areas are admonished to make budgetary provisions to fund the documentation
of the church’s landed properties. Accordingly, they are being reminded to make
maximum use of the services of the Church’s professional Estate Officers at the
Headquarters, Kumasi and Takoradi.
CHRISTMAS
CONVENTIONS
The
church public is once more reminded of the coming Christmas conventions. They
are to be held at Area/Zonal or District levels, as may be decided. The
Executive Council encourages all members to participate in the spread of the
gospel during this season and to actively participate for a spiritual renewal.
All convention proceeds should be submitted along with the December tithes.
NOISE-MAKING DURING CHURCH SERVICES
As
a follow-up to my last letter to the churches, I still wish to remind all
Assemblies to exhibit decorum in our musical renditions during worship. Music
during our services must not be noisy, but rather be tuned properly and played
professionally. We cannot win our immediate neighbours into the Church if we
continually make too much noise during services.
CHANGE
OF DISTRICT NAMES
The
names of the following Districts have been amended as follows:
·
Nungua Krowor District shall now be known and called Nungua District
·
Teshie Akro District shall now be known and called Teshie District
·
Goaso West District shall now be known and called Goaso Manyia
District
·
Tepa East District shall now be known and called Tepa Beposo
District
·
Mampong Tunsuom District shall now be known and called Mampong District
·
Aiyinase North District shall now be known and called Nyamenle-Kwagyina
District.
NEW ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS
Following are new e-mail addresses and telephone numbers:
·
Obuasi Area Office -
copobuasiarea@yahoo.com
·
Obuasi Area Head -
eagyimah@yahoo.com
·
Tarkwa Area Office -
coptarkwa@yahoo.com
·
Teshie-Nungua Area Office -
copteshienunguaarea@yahoo.com
·
Teshie-Nungua Office (Tel) - 021-715564
·
Teshie-Nungua Residence - 021-715563
·
Teshie-Nungua Office (fax) - 021-715561
WRONG
USAGE OF CHURCH LOGO
It
has come to the knowledge of the Executive Council that some people misuse the
Church’s logo. We advise that the logo be used appropriately as represented in
the Church’s letterhead and on its flag. All should be mindful of the
appropriate colours as well as the right positioning of all other emblems in the
logo.
BEREAVEMENT
With
heavy hearts we announce to you, the home-call of the following gallant soldiers
of the cross:
·
Mrs
Juliana Kumi who died at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on October, 30 2009. She
was the wife of Pastor Joseph Kumi of Eikwe District in the Axim Area. She has
since been buried.
·
Apostle Onyame Tease (rtd) who died at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on
November 24, 2009. His funeral/burial service will be at Wassa Simpa on
Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 8:00 a.m.
Let
us bear the bereaved families up in prayer.
CONCLUSION
I
wish you all a blessed Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
May
the God of the living bless and keep you till the revelation of His son Jesus
Christ.
Amen.
OPOKU ONYINAH (APOSTLE DR.)
CHAIRMAN
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