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Alajo Children’s Ministry Organises Fun Games

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The Alajo District Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in La  Area has organised fun games for children in the community.

The event which took place at the Alajo Central Park on Monday, March 7, 2022, saw the children going through physical activities like aerobics, soccer, table tennis, lime and spoon, bouncy castle, oware, chess, and draft, among others.

In an interview, the District Children’s Leader,  Elder Eric Padi Nyabey, noted that the games were organised for the children to exercise their bodies, have fun and socialise.

“These games will help the children to build their psychosocial, physical and emotional development,” he added.

He indicated that the event will go a long way to improve the physical, psychological and mental health of the children.

He stated: “The session is a great deal for most children since they do not have the opportunity to explore other areas aside their academics.

He called on other children workers to emulate their example and bring variety into the Children’s Ministry activities.

Report by Gina Akua Padi.

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9-Year-Old Boy Donates Wheel Chair To Physically Challenged Boy

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Nine-year-old Eugene Kwaku Gyappiah, son of the District Minister of Asesewa-Odometa District in Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost, has donated a wheel chair to Master Alex Nartey to mark his (Eugene’s) 9th birthday. Alex is a physically challenged child and a member of Ferfer Assembly, in Odometa District.

Pastor Justice Gyappiah and his family recently visited Alex’s assembly. When they inquired of his whereabouts, they were told that he could not attend church because his wheel chair had broken down.

On their way home, Eugene told his father that he was going to use his petty savings in his money box to buy a wheel chair for Alex, his friend.

The wheel chair was subsequently purchased at a cost of GHS 650.00 and presented to Alex on Sunday, 21st November 2021 during a joint service that was held to climax the district’s 3rd Week celebration.

Report by Pastor Robert Asamoah, Agormanya Area Media.

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Airport Assembly Children’s Ministry Donates To Orphanage

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The Children’s Ministry of the Airport Assembly in Yennyawoso District of The Church of Pentecost has donated assorted items to the Kumasi Children’s Home.

The items, which included two mini bags of rice, gari, milo, milk, sugar, toiletries, drinks, used clothes and footwear, as well as a cash of GH₵100.00, were presented to the inmates on Sunday, September 12, 2021, by a delegation led by Deacon Robert Frimpong, the Local Children’s Ministry Leader.

The Principal Child Care Officer of the Home, Mrs Doris Asamoah, who received the items on behalf of the facility, expressed her unfeigned gratitude to the donors for the act of generosity.

She further appealed to other churches and individuals to come to the aid of the orphanage.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

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Pentecost University VC Advises Children To Develop A Positive Mindset

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The Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University, Apostle Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, has advised children to develop the right mindset in order to take hold of the future.

Apostle Prof. Agyapong-Kodua gave this advice at an event dubbed: “Time with the Professions” organised by the La Area Children’s Ministry at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Temple.

In his presentation, which he titled “The Mindset to Possess the Future,” the VC said that the only way one could ‘possess the future’ is to have the right mindset, which, according to him, is the hallmark of all great and successful people.

To develop the right mindset, the children should adopt these five mantras: “My God is in charge,” “I can do it,” “Problems are opportunities,” “The number 3 consists of 1 and 1 and 1,” and “I must be intentional about appropriate friendship.”

He explained that every young person needs the two-hands approach, where they believe strongly that their God is in charge of every situation in their lives, be it good or bad. 

Quoting Nehemiah 4:17, he noted that, while putting up the temple, those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other. In the same way, children should use one hand for skill and knowledge and the other for the Bible and spirituality, because they go hand-in-hand, he added.

He stressed that “Christianity is not for the poor as we are made to believe; a Christian can equally be rich as any other.”

He also advised the children to develop the “I Can Do” spirit, believe in themselves and have confidence in their abilities. He encouraged them to take their education seriously because God desires that they succeed academically, stressing that: “Education reduces the risk of poverty.”

He further urged them to be intentional about the kind of friends they make. 

“You should be conscious of who you call a friend and introduce your friends to your parents. Friends can make and unmake you,” he advised.

Apostle Prof. Agyapong-Kodua ended his presentation by urging the children to be good students, always prepare before going to class, be punctual, join peer study groups, make good use of academic staff (office hours), engage in extra-curricular activities; and adequately prepare for exams/assessment.

Report by Gina Akua Padi

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COP Child Wins Jerusalem Drawing Contest

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Nine-year-old Pethuel Sompa Yeboah, a Sunday School child of Alajo English Assembly in La Area of The Church of Pentecost, has won a national drawing competition organised by the Embassy of Israel in Ghana.

The competition dubbed “Jerusalem of Ghana-Children Drawing Jerusalem” was initiated by the Israeli Embassy in collaboration with the Israel-Ghana Friendship Association to mark Jerusalem Day 2021.

The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Mrs. Shani Rapaport Estiony, on September 20, 2021, was at the Head Office of the church, La – Accra to present the ultimate prize to Miss Pethuel Sompa Yeboah for winning the competition.

The Ambassador and her team were received by the General Secretary of the church, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi. With him was the Greater Accra Regional Co-Ordinator of the church, Prophet David Kankam Beditor, who doubles as the Patron of the Children’s Ministry; the La Area Head, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, and the Children’s Director, Pastor Prof. William Otoo Ellis, among others.

H. E. Shani Rapaport Estiony congratulated Miss Pethuel on winning the award and promised to use her drawing for the logo of the embassy and other stuffs. She also thanked The Church of Pentecost for the support and prayed for the peace of the nation. Her Excellency made a presentation to the church for the partnership.

The General Secretary, Apostle Kumi-Larbi, on behalf of the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, commended the Embassy of Israel for selecting Christian organisations to participate in the contest. He thanked the Embassy for the collaboration with The Church of Pentecost.

On his part, the Director of the Children’s Ministry, Pastor Prof. William Otoo Ellis, said that the Ministry received an invitation from the Israeli Embassy through the Chairman of the church to participate in the drawing competition on May 26, 2021.

According to him, the competition was opened to 29 reputable churches in Ghana, including The Church of Pentecost.

He said the motive was “to give the children the opportunity to study, read and celebrate the glory of Jerusalem, the eternal capital of Israel.”

Pastor Prof. Otoo Ellis indicated that the Ministry communicated the guidelines on the competition to all 73 Areas of the church across the country and received various drawings on June 14, 2021.

He said a team was set up to screen all the drawings received and the best 27 were selected and packaged for the Embassy.

“On August 20, 2021, we received official communication from the Embassy, informing us that the top 30 drawings have been picked and being put together into a digital book to be sent to participating churches,” he said.

He added: “On August 31, 2021, we received official information that the winning drawing was from The Church of Pentecost, and the drawing belonged to Pethuel Sompa Yeboah.”

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11-Year-Old Boy Leads Father To Christ

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It was a great moment to behold when Mr. Isaac Annan stepped forward to rededicate his life to Christ in obedience to an altar call made by his 11-year-old son, Eugene Acquah Annan, at an evangelism rally last Saturday in Accra.

This rally was organised by the Mt. Carmel Assembly Children’s Ministry of the Pentecost University (PU) District in the Odorkor Area at Sowutuom (close to the Police station) as part of the recently held ‘National Ministries’ Rally;’ jointly organised by the Youth, Men, Women, Evangelism and Children’s Ministries of the church nationwide.

At the said event, the 13-year-old Karen Baah-Botwe preached a compelling gospel message on the main theme of the rally: “Behold, Jesus Christ Is Coming, Are You Ready? With Scripture readings from Revelation 1:7 and Matthew 22:44, Karen preached on the second coming of Christ and what it means for all those who have not accepted Christ as Lord and Saviour. She then admonished all and sundry to believe in Jesus Christ and be saved in order to escape the Lord’s wrath on His imminent return.

After the sermon, Eugene, also a Sunday School child of the Assembly, was called upon to lead the altar call and encourage unbelievers in the audience to respond to the message by surrendering their lives to Christ. As he called out to all who were yet to do so, Eugene saw the session as a great opportunity to call out his father, a backslidden Christian, to rededicate his life to Christ.

Without hesitation, his father obliged and stepped forward to accept Christ amidst great cheer and amazement from the audience. Together with two other adults and two children, Mr. Annan was led to dedicate his life to Christ to the glory of God.

In an interview with PENTECOST NEWS after the event, Mr. Annan said, “I have finally come to the realisation that indeed Jesus is Lord, and now I am ready to follow and serve Him willingly.”

The outreach was preceded by an aggressive house-to-house evangelism exercise led by the children and the distribution of gospel tracts to passersby.

The National Ministries Rally was held from September 20-26, 2021, under the theme: “Behold, Jesus Christ is Coming, Are You Ready?” The Youth Ministry led the service on Monday, the Women’s Ministry led on Tuesday, whilst the Evangelism and Men’s ministries spearheaded the services on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday was, however, earmarked for an intense prayer session with new converts for the baptism of the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. The Children’s Ministry, on the other hand, spearheaded the service on Saturday. The weeklong exercise was climaxed on Sunday morning with the Gospel Sunday service.

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CoP Headquarters Staff Donate 1000 Bibles To Children’s Ministry

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The Children’s Ministry Directorate of The Church of Pentecost (CoP) today [September 29, 2021] took delivery of 1000 copies of Easy-to-Read illustrated Bibles from the leadership of the Church’s Headquarters Staff in support of the ministry’s One-Child-One-Bible project.

The donation also came with 1000 instructional manuals for teachers to help them equip children in the use of the Bibles. In addition to the items, the President of the Staff Representative body, Elder Daniel Tetteh, personally donated five copies of Good News Bibles to the ministry. 

The Bibles were sponsored by the Bible League Ghana at the request of the Staff Body through Elder Yaw Arjarquah of Pent TV.

A delegation led by Elder Tetteh handed over the items to the directorate at a short presentation ceremony at the premises of The CoP Headquarters at La in Accra. The event was witnessed by Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko (Finance and Administration Director, CoP Headquarters) and Elder Samuel Mantey (Human Resource Manager, CoP Headquarters).

Presenting the items, Elder Tetteh said that the donation was in fulfilment of a pledge made to the ministry some time ago. He was hopeful that the donation would aid the ministry’s quest to raise godly children to possess the nations and build tomorrow’s Church today.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Children’s Ministry, the Children’s Director of the Church, Pastor Prof. William Otoo Ellis, thanked the staff body and its leadership for the noble gesture.

“The word of God says, when you receive a child, you receive Christ, so just as you are giving Bibles to children, you are also giving Christ to them,” he said.

In a brief remark at the event, Apostle Otu-Nyarko encouraged the ministry to ensure that the items achieve their intended purpose.

“Receiving gifts are good, but receiving Bibles are excellent. We are, therefore, appealing to church leaders and the Children Ministry leaders at all levels of the Church to ensure that the Bibles get to the children,” he said.

He also added that children who are presented copies of the Bibles should be advised not to keep them as ‘trophies’ but read them because the ‘entrance of the Word gives life.’

Some members of the Staff leadership who were present at the ceremony were Mrs. Hannah Antwi-Boasiako (Assistant Secretary), Elder Samuel Aidoo (Organiser) and Elder William Akuamoah (Welfare Committee Chairman).

The One-Child-One-Bible project is an initiative of the Children’s Ministry which aims at making the word of God (the Bible) accessible to all children in the Church. The project seeks to raise at least one million copies of Bibles for children, especially those in remote parts of the country.

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ALWC Women & Children’s Ministries Support Nyame Dua Orphanage

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The Women and Children ministries of A-Lang Worship Centre (ALWC) in the Odorkor Area of The Church of Pentecost have donated some items worth GH₵5,145.50 to the Nyame Dua Christian Home, an orphanage located at Madina, Accra.

The items, which included 15 bags of rice, detergents, diapers, baby food and wipes, drinks, cooking oil, sachet and bottled water, towels, tinned tomatoes, among others were donated during a visit to the orphanage on Monday, May 3, 2021.

The church delegation was led by Elder Ernest Asinor, the Presiding Elder of the Local Assembly; Mrs. Olivia Tsekpoe, wife of the Resident Minister; and Deaconess Theresah Boampong, the District Women’s Ministry Leader.

Other members of the team were the Assistant District Children’s Ministry Leader, Ruth Quainoo, and Deaconess Nora Amaning, the Local Assembly Women’s Ministry Leader.

The team was warmly received on arrival by the founder of the Home, Mr. Paul Anaba, and the 39 children of the Home, including two three-month-old babies.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs Tsekpoe quoted James 1:27 (Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world) to stress the need for Christians to reach out to orphans and other destitute groups in society. She said that the visit was in line with the church’s “Possessing the Nations” agenda and is also in fulfilment of the aforementioned scripture.

Elder Asinor, on his part, encouraged the children to pray at all times and never give up for God has a purpose for their individual lives. He advised them not to forget their humble roots when the Lord blesses them in their adult life, saying, “You should always remember your home, where you come from.”

Deaconess Nora Amaning advised the children not to look down on themselves, while Ruth Quainoo urged them to be obedient, humble, and respectful.

Receiving the items on behalf of the children, Mr Anaba said that he has always prayed to the Lord for the Home to attract the attention and benevolence of The Church of Pentecost, and was, therefore, very grateful to the Lord for an answered prayer. 

He thanked the church for the kind and timely gesture.              

The team also refreshed the children with “Sobolo” drinks and pastries.       

Report by ALWC Media                 

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Takoradi PIWC Dedicates Children’s Auditorium

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The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC)-Takoradi, has dedicated its Children’s Auditorium. The edifice which is made up of a changing room, washroom and a recreational area was completed at the total cost of GH¢150,000.00, fully financed by some anonymous members of the church.

The dedication service, which was officiated by the Takoradi Area Head of the church, Apostle Joseph Kwame Assabil, assisted by the Resident Minister, Pastor Daniel Okyei Boakye, took place on Saturday, April 3, 2021, during the Easter convention.

According to the District Estate Committee Chairman, Elder Kweku Kum, the decision to put up the auditorium was taken in 2018 in an effort to find a conducive meeting place for the children.

Speaking at the service, Apostle Assabil emphasised the need for Christians to be useful articles in the house of God and use their resources wholeheartedly and generously to support the work of God.

In attendance were Pastor Stephen Okyere Acheampong (Area Secretary), Mrs. Rebecca Assabil (wife of the Area Head), Mrs. Abigail Okyei Boakye (wife of the Resident Minister), Deaconess Dr. Gladys Quartey (National Executive Member of the Women’s Ministry), among others.

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare, Assakae District.

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Sawla Area Receives 2,381 Copies Of Children’s Bible

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The Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in the Sawla Area has received 2,381 copies of Children’s Bible as well as 568 pieces of children nose marks from the Children’s Ministry National Directorate of the Church.

The donation formed part of the Church’s Vision 2023 agenda of “Possessing the Nations.” It also fell in line with the vision of the Director of the Children’s Ministry, Pastor Prof William Otoo Ellis, to ensure that “every child who can read and write must own a Bible”

It was in the spirit of this vision that the leadership of the Church has secured about 20, 000 pieces of Children’s Bible to be distributed to the children in the church across the country.

Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, the Sawla Area Head, on behalf of the Children’s Ministry Directorate presented the Bibles and the nose marks to the Area Children’s Ministry Leader for onward distribution.

Speaking at the short ceremony held at the forecourt of the Area Office, Apostle Ohemeng-Kwakye said that children who are the future leaders of the church, nation, and the family, are to be rooted in the word of God to guide them in this contemporary world.

He added that as Timothy was admonished by Apostle Paul to study to show himself approved, pastors and Children’s Ministry leaders are to encourage children to read the Bible to guide them in their daily lives.

He stressed that as Children’s Ministry classes (Sunday School) commences on 11th April, 2021 as directed by the Executive Council, children are to use the nose marks provided and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols.

In appreciation, Overseer Isaac Kwadwo Asare, Area Children’s Ministry Leader, thanked the Chairman of the Church, the Children’s Ministry Director, and the Area Head for the Bibles which, he said, would be bring about effective spiritual development amount the children.

Report by Overseer Francis Kofi Gyimah.