Posts in category: Children’s Ministry

The Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, launched the ‘Children in Creation Care’ campaign.

The initiative is part of the ministry’s 2028 Strategic Plan, which aims to Win, Wean, and Unleash godly children to transform their world.

The event, held at Elmina Central Assembly in the Elmina Area, gathered nearly 2,000 children, children’s workers, and ministers and their wives. Among the notable attendees was Deaconess Prof. Rebecca Dei Mensah, a National Executive Committee Member of the Children’s Ministry.

During the event, children were educated on managing and disposing of plastic waste. Pastor Avornyo indicated that God, the creator and owner of all things, expects everyone, including children, to care for His creation.

In an interview with Pent News, Pastor Avornyo remarked, ‘As a ministry, we believe that while the annual environmental care campaign is beneficial, it is insufficient to tackle the environmental challenges we face as a society. Therefore, we aim to make creation care a lifestyle for the children.’

He expressed optimism that the project would be implemented at all levels. He announced that from now on, every child would be encouraged to plant a tree on their birthday, a measure he hopes will combat the nation’s deforestation issues.

‘Plans are well underway to integrate creation care into the Children’s Ministry curriculum,’ he revealed.

To commemorate the day, a memorial tree was planted.

Report by CM Media

The Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, has urged church leaders not to change the Great Commission to a Great Omission.

Pastor Avornyo said this when addressing ministers, children workers, officers, and parents in the Abirem Agona Zone on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during his ‘Vision Casting Visit’ to the Elmina Area of the church.

The Children’s Director emphasized that any soul-winning effort that neglects children as a target for evangelism or as a medium through which God can win other souls becomes a Great Omission rather than the Great Commission.

‘For me, the letter ‘C’ in the Great Commission represents Children. Children have souls that need to be won. They must not be ignored while they are young. The gospel is about the good news of Jesus Christ, but the messengers or carriers of this good news can vary and may include children too. Therefore, any Great Commission that omits children is a Great Omission,’ he said, adding, ‘It is time we become more intentional about child evangelism and groom them to develop evangelism as a lifestyle.’

Pastor Avornyo and the National Executive Committee (NEC) members of the Children’s Ministry are currently visiting various Areas in the Central Region to engage stakeholders on the ministry’s 2028 Strategic Plan.

The Elmina Area Head, Apostle Lawrence Oduro Nyarko, along with pastors and their wives in the Area, attended the programme.

Report by CM Media

The Children’s Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, has urged ministers and their wives to focus on building tomorrow’s church today.

Addressing ministers and their during his first official visit to the Nsawam Area, Pastor Avornyo stressed that children should be seen not only as the future of the church but also as its current strength.

Speaking on the topic, ‘Unleashing the Children’ (Luke 19:30-36; Psalm 131:1-3), Pastor Avornyo asserted that children have prophetic mandates to fulfill, just like the colt that carried the Lord Jesus Christ, as recorded in Zechariah 9:9-10.

‘The central message of the gospel is Jesus, and God can use anyone, including children, to propagate it. We need to intentionally develop well-rounded children who embrace evangelism and prayer as a lifestyle and boldly defend their faith. This is the focus of our new agenda: winning, weaning, and unleashing children to transform their worlds,’ he stated.

Pastor Avornyo announced a new initiative dubbed, ‘One Mission House, One Community Club,’ which aims at establishing Children’s Community Clubs in various mission houses with the hope of winning and nurturing more children for the Lord.

The four-day visit afforded the Children’s Director the opportunity to interact with ministers and their wives, officers, parents, children workers and children in the Area, discussing the ministry’s activities and his vision for the next four years.

Report by Children’s Ministry Media Team

The Children’s Ministry of the Juaben District in the Ejisu Area of The Church of Pentecost, has organised a free medical screening for its members.

The event, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Juaben Central Assembly auditorium, saw the patrons screened for ear, nose, throat, and eye health. A total of 170 children and some adults participated.

Healthcare professionals from the Ejisu District Government Hospital, led by Mrs Joanna Agyei, conducted the screenings.

During the exercise, the children and parents were educated on primary care measures to avoid injuries to these essential organs, such as putting objects into the ears and noses. Some children had their ears washed, and the consulting nurse prescribed medications for others.

Additionally, some children were referred to the district hospital for further check-ups.

The District Children’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Comfort Amoakoh, on behalf of her executive members, expressed gratitude to the health workers for their free services to the district. As a side attraction, the children were engaged in picture colouring and painting exercises to help develop their creative skills.

Pastor Martin Ossom Boafo, the District Minister, who was present at the event, commended the District Children’s Ministry for organising the screening exercise. He noted that some children may be struggling in their studies due to undiagnosed eye and ear problems.

He emphasised that parents often do not have regular screenings for their children due to lack of awareness or financial constraints, making such interventions incredibly valuable.

Report by Pastor Martin Ossom Boafo, Juaben District

The Otsenkorang District Children’s Ministry in the Agona Swedru Area of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with TBL Kids Foundation, has donated essential items to the Otsenkorang D/A Basic School.

The donation, worth GHS 6,500.00, included educational materials such as mats, books, pencils, toys, and other learning resources vital for early childhood development.

In addition to the donation, the church painted the crèche block, creating a conducive learning environment for the young children. The gesture not only improved the physical appearance but also enhanced the overall learning atmosphere of the school.

The presentation ceremony, held on September 16, 2024, was attended by key personalities, including Overseer Solomon Boadi (Otsenkorang District Minister) and his wife, Rebecca, children workers in the district, the Assistant Headmaster and several teachers of the school.

The school authorities expressed their deep appreciation to The Church of Pentecost and its partners for the timely intervention.

Adding his voice to the call by the school authorities for government intervention, Overseer Solomon Boadi made a heartfelt plea to the Ghana Education Service (GES) to support the school with more educational materials and post additional teachers to the school to make improve on teaching and learning in the school.

The school is currently operating with only four teachers managing classes from crèche to JHS 3, which presents a significant challenge.

The collaboration between The Church of Pentecost and TBL Kids Foundation reflects a shared commitment to the development of education in the community. Both organisations reaffirmed their dedication to furthering this cause.

The initiative seeks to ensure that every child has access to the resources and support they need to succeed academically. The church remains open to further collaborations that will advance educational standards in the community.

Report by Otsenkorang District Media Team 

The Amamorley Estate District Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost held a free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration to enroll children in the district onto the scheme.

The exercise, sponsored by Elder Alexander and Deaconess Patience Debrah, the Amamorley District Secretary and District Children’s Ministry Leader, respectively, received the backing and encouragement of the District Minister, Pastor Jacob Asare, and his wife, Mrs. Salomey Asare.

The motivation for the couple was to thank God for His abundant grace and sustenance in their marriage and business, spanning 16 and 13 years, respectively.

The event took place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at two zonal centres: McKeown Zone and Nazareth Zone, concurrently.

A survey revealed that many children in the district either did not have NHIS cards or had not renewed them. This prompted the organization of the registration drive to address the issue.

The turnout was impressive, with 221 children registered at McKeown Zone and 213 at Nazareth Zone.

Some adults also took advantage of the opportunity to renew or register for their NHIS cards.

The event was not only a practical solution to a pressing need but also a moment of community bonding for attendees, who included members of The Church of Pentecost, other Christian denominations, and non-believers.

The organisers also seized the opportunity to share the Gospel with the patrons.

Report by Emmanuel Atsu Djissenou

The Children’s Ministry of the Old Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with Peace Specialty Hospital, has successfully held its annual fun fair games.

The fun games took place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Our Lady School of Grace in the Kwabre East Municipality.

This second edition of the event attracted over 2,800 children, creating an atmosphere filled with joy and excitement.

Under the supervision of their teachers, the children participated in a variety of games, including soccer, volleyball, bouncing castle, swimming, horse ride, and athletics. The ministry leaders also engaged with street children as part of their evangelistic efforts, leading many to embrace the teachings of Christ through the fun activities.

Pastor Bennet Ayisi, the Kumasi Sector Children’s Ministry Pastor, who was present at the event, praised the Area Leader for initiative aimed at fostering fellowship among the children. He encouraged other areas to replicate the effort to support the growth of young individuals.

Pastor Kenneth Akomea Koah, the Area Children’s Ministry Leader, stressed the importance of such activities, highlighting that the Church’s mission extends beyond spiritual guidance to encompass holistic development, positively impacting every soul.

About 500 children registered and renewed their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards, which was facilitated by Peace Specialty Hospital.

Report by Dennis Owusu