The Prophet Martinson Kwadwo Yeboah (PMKY) Worship Centre in the Kasoa Area of The Church of Pentecost has extended a hand of support to the Awutu Camp Prison in the Central Region, donating assorted items valued at over GHS 40,000.00 to the facility.
During an outreach held on Sunday, July 21, 2025, and led by the Resident Minister, Pastor Fred Amoakohene Sarpong, the day commenced with a church service attended by all 163 inmates. The service uplifted the spirits of both inmates and officers alike.
Pastor Amoakohene Sarpong delivered a compelling message of redemption and restoration, assuring the inmates that no one is beyond the reach of God’s love. Drawing on the lives of notable figures who once experienced imprisonment but later rose to prominence, such as Joseph from the Bible and the late South African President Nelson Mandela, his message resonated deeply, stirring emotions and drawing many hearts closer to Christ. A majority of the inmates gave their lives to Christ during the service.
The Worship Centre, supported by 19 healthcare professionals, including nurses, medical doctors, and other medics, organised a free health screening session for the inmates. The team conducted blood pressure checks, malaria and blood sugar tests, consultations, and other basic screenings. The intervention provided not only medical support but also a renewed sense of dignity to inmates.
To crown the day’s activities, the church presented a generous donation of foodstuffs, groceries, toiletries, and other essential personal hygiene items, along with hot packed lunches for the inmates.
The Duty Officer, DSP Juan Derry, who received the items on behalf of the facility’s management, expressed gratitude to the church for its immense support.
The Acting Officer-in-Charge of the camp, Catherine Mawunya Gagakuma, overwhelmed with gratitude, conveyed her heartfelt thanks to the PMKY Worship Centre for what she described as a holistic and impactful outreach.
According to her, the prison service cannot operate effectively without the support of the church and other charitable organisations, as the government’s daily ration for inmates is often inadequate.
‘We are so fortunate to have members of The Church of Pentecost from PMKY Worship Centre who came with food for both the soul and the body. God bless them,’ she said.
She also used the opportunity to call on other churches, organisations, and individuals to invest in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
‘We try to equip the inmates with employable skills. Therefore, we need support to construct a recreational centre to help us train them in carpentry, tailoring, ICT, and other vocational skills, so they can reintegrate into society successfully after serving their terms,’ she appealed.
Report by David Johnson
