A group photograph with the management of the Kaneshie market.

n line with his vision to bring Christ to the people wherever they are, Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of the Church, spent a few hours interacting with the market women of the two major markets in Accra, Makola and Kaneshie, on Thursday, October 29, 2008.

Accompanied by the General Secretary, Apostle Alfred Koduah, Area Heads in the Greater Region and their wives, some movement directors and their wives and some staff members of the Headquarters, Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah called first at the Makola market where he was met on arrival by the management of the market headed by Mr. Asanka.

After the usual pleasantries and introductions, the entourage swung into full gear by holding a brief church service at the forecourt of the market. In an exhortation, Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah encouraged the market women not to relent in their efforts to serve society, adding that “they were doing a very useful job in the retail business.” He then prayed for the market women.

The entourage went round the stalls to shake hands with the market women and wished them God’s blessing, good health and prosperity.

At the Kaneshie market, the entourage was received by Mr. Kra Gyamera, managing director of the Kaneshie market, and his staff in their conference hall. In his welcome address, Mr. Gyamera remarked that the Chairman’s visit was the first by the head of a religious organisation ever since the market was built.

Headquarters staff were there to give their spiritual and moral support.

Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah shaking hands with the elated market women to wish them well.

A section of the entourage led by the Chairman met with the market queens who were holding their monthly meeting within the premises. From there, they went to the studio of the local radio facility where the Chairman, the General Secretary, Mrs Grace Opoku Onyinah and Women’s Director took turns to speak to their listeners.

On leaving the studio, Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah and his entourage walked through the markets and wished the market women and their families well.