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Nana Afia Nyantah II, the Baamuhemaa of Bekwai, attended the inauguration ceremony for the Ashanti Bekwai Area Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost as a guest of honour. Little did she know that she was going to have a personal encounter with Christ.

Nana Nyantah made the decision to accept Jesus as her Lord and personal Saviour last Friday at the Bekwai Central Assembly after an exhortation delivered by Pastor Paul Quansah at the colourful event.

In his sermon, titled: “Using the Chieftaincy Institution to Achieve Vision 2023, Pastor Quansah explained that the aim of the five-year strategic vision of the church (Vision 2023) is to “possess the nations” by transforming every sphere of society with the values and principles of the kingdom of God. 

He noted that the Chieftaincy institution is one of the most important institutions in society. He stressed that the chieftaincy institution is a noble institution through which God governs the affairs of men and, therefore, advised Christians to change their negative perception of chieftaincy. 

Pastor Quansah also advised chiefs, queen mothers and royals to rule with God’s love, respect, and integrity. 

The inauguration ceremony of the Ashanti Bekwai Area Chieftaincy Ministry, which was officiated by the Area Head, Apostle Fred Tiakor, had in attendance 26 royals, the area pastorate and their wives, as well as officers and members of the church.

Report by Overseer Frank Osei Tutu

The new auditorium of Dichemso Royal Assembly in the Yennyawoso District of The Church of Pentecost, has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The dedication ceremony, which took place on Sunday, May 15, 2022, was officiated by the New Tafo Area Head, Apostle Samuel Antwi, ably assisted by the District Minister, Pastor Charles Oduro, and other ministers and their spouses in the Area.

Speaking at the event, Apostle Samuel Antwi commended the Local Presbytery and the entire members for the strenuous effort made to put up such a magnificent building and urged them to cultivate good maintenance culture in order to prolong its lifespan.

In a sermon on the topic: “Pursue and Bring Back the Glory of God,” with the ark of God in focus, the Gabon National Head, Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo, underscored the importance of God’s glory in the life of a Christian and charged them to guard it at all times.

The ark of God, which according to him, represents the glory, power, holiness and presence of God is indispensable in the Christian living.

“We cannot do without the glory, power, and presence of God,” he stressed.

For this reason, he explained, David, having been made a king of Israel, sought to bring the ark of God, which was ignored during the reign of Saul, back to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15).

He incited Christians to have a good heart in their walk with God, just as David did.

“The difference between Saul and David was the heart with which they served God. David had a good heart and cared about the things of God,” he pointed out.

Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo further noted that God has a purpose for every Christian. He, thus, advised the gathering to always stay at the feet of the Lord so as to realise God’s purpose for their lives.

The magnificent edifice, which was constructed at a total cost of GH₵ 857,051.00, was financed by grants from the Headquarters, the Area, the District as well as offerings from the Local Assembly and contributions from benevolent individuals.

Present at the service was Pastor Andrew & Mrs Agnes Adu-Amankwaah (Rtd.), among others.

Report by Yennyawoso District Media Team

The Mampong Area of The Church of Pentecost has inaugurated a nine-member committee to steer the affairs of the newly-introduced Chieftaincy Ministry in the Area.

The inaugural service, which was chaired by the Area Head, Pastor Samuel Kwabena Asare, took place on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Mary Afia Amaniampong Temple (MAAT). The Secretary of the National Chieftaincy Ministry Committee, Elder Odeneho Dr Afram Brempong III (the Omanhene of Suma Traditional Area) graced the occasion with his wife and some sub-chiefs. 

The Mampong Area Chieftaincy Ministry committee is chaired by Elder Barimah Osei Hwedie II (Ejurahene), with Nana Omono Asamoah Agyekumhene II as Vice Chairman and Elder Augustus Antiedu as Secretary.

Other members are Nana Oduro Kwakye Asare Bediako, Elder Naab Awuyellsum II, Nana Sarpomaa Adowa Denteh, Elder Emmanuel Oheneba Dwomoh, Pastor Stephen Obeng Asare (Area Ministry Coordinator), and Pastor Clement Kofi Asare (PEMEM Leader).

Reading from Revelation 21:9-24, Pastor Samuel Asare urged Christian chiefs, queens and royals to strive to make it to the city of heaven where a better kingship awaits them.

He noted that God is interested in the Chieftaincy institution and wants to use Nananom (chiefs) who have believed in and accepted Jesus to saturate the palaces with the gospel message of Christ. This, according to him, is the rationale for the introduction of the Chieftaincy Ministry in the Church. 

He posited that the ministry would serve as a tool to reach out to other chiefs, queens and royals with the Gospel and also transform the Chieftaincy institution with godly values and principles in line with the “possessing the nations” agenda. 

He entreated the committee to help extend the Area’s Bible reading project, dubbed “Thus says the Lord,” to the various palaces in the Area. 

“The Bible will help Nananom know the mind of God and help them reign and rule according to God’s word,” he said.

Pastor Asare inaugurated the Area Chieftaincy Ministry Committee on behalf of the Chairman and the National Chieftaincy Ministry Committee and led the congregation to pray for God’s blessings upon them.

In his remarks, Elder Odeneho Dr Afram Brempong III said that a Chief can only experience peace when he has the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, in his life and reign. 

“If chiefs become Christians, they will rule with Christian principles, thereby bringing peace to their land,” he added. 

He, therefore, encouraged his colleague chiefs to submit to the Lordship of Christ, stressing that “you can be a chief and still lead a righteous life because the king of righteousness, Jesus Christ, dwells within you.”

Elder Brempong charged the Committee members and other royals to work hard to influence their spheres with Kingdom values and principles.

In his response, the Committee Chairman, Elder Barimah Osei Hwedie II, thanked the Chairman of the Church for introducing the Chieftaincy Ministry and the Area Head for the confidence reposed in them by appointing them into this high office. He pledged to work hard as a team to make the ministry impactful. 

The colourful event had in attendance chiefs, queen mothers, royals, area pastorate and their wives, and some members in the Mampong area.

Report by Overseer Osei Mensah

The Tarkwa Area of The Church of Pentecost has inaugurated the Chieftaincy Ministry to provide chaplaincy services to members and non-members in the area who are chiefs, queens and royals.  

The colourful ceremony, which took place on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the E. K. Memorial Worship Centre in Tarkwa, was chaired by the Area Head, Apostle Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker, who doubles as an Executive Council Member of the Church as well as the Western and Western North Regional Coordinator.

Speaking on the topic: “The Chief and Queen as an Agent of Transformation” with Matthew 20:25-28 as his main scripture reference, Apostle Dr. Walker admonished chiefs and queens to be agents of transformation in their areas of jurisdiction. 

He further urged them to provide good leadership for their subjects by exhibiting the seven leadership qualities of Jesus.

These he mentioned as visionary leadership, servant leadership, team player, leadership with integrity, compassionate leadership, love, and finally leadership with authority but not abusing power.

He, therefore, urged the royals not to abuse their authority and position but to see it as an opportunity they have been given to serve the people.

He also urged them to lead their subjects with integrity, saying that this is why the adopted slogan for the Chieftaincy Ministry is “Royals, Ruling with Integrity.”

Apostle Dr. Walker bemoaned the impoverished state of the African continent despite the abundance of natural resources. He said that the bane of the continent continues to be poor leadership and therefore challenged Chiefs and Queens, who are revered leaders in society, to provide quality leadership in their respective jurisdictions in order to transform the nation.

The Chief of Essipon, Nana Kofi Abuna V, a Member of the National Executive Committee of the Chieftaincy Ministry and a special guest of honour, explained the missions and vision of the Chieftaincy Ministry and admonished Christian royals to be bold and avail themselves for enstoolment anytime the opportunity comes, bearing in mind that God is with them.

A nine-member Tarkwa Area Chieftaincy Committee was inaugurated to steer the affairs of the ministry in the Area.

Nana Adarkwa Bediako (Gyasehene, Apinto Traditional Area) co-chairs the committee with Nana Abena Kunadjoa II (Wassa Fiase Queen mother). Other members of the committee are Nana Essoun Ntuaben X (Ituma, Shama Odikro), Secretary, Pastor Robert Ebow Mensah (Pastor’s Representative), Nana Kwaku Twum (Brenakyim Odikro), Nana Badu Amoagu (Kangakrom Queen Mother), Nana Amankwa Gyebour (Kontinhene, Apinto), Nana Kesewaa (New Takoradi Queen Mother) and Dr. Elvis Bassowa

Nana Adarkwa Bediako in a brief response on behalf of the Committee expressed gratitude to God and the Area Head for the opportunity given them to serve the Lord in this special capacity. He also thanked the area pastorate and the entire church membership for making the inaugural service a success.

They also pledged their unflinching support and commitment to the charge given them.

The Chieftaincy Ministry was inaugurated as part of Vision 2023 (a five-year strategic plan of The Church of Pentecost), The committee is charged to mobilise and educate royals in the church to influence their spheres with the values and principles of the kingdom of God.

The Tarkwa Area Head also launched this year’s Environmental Care campaign at the event. According to him, this year’s campaign would focus on the recycling of plastic waste and tree planting. 

Apostle Dr. Walker charged the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and other Security heads in attendance to enforce bye-laws on the sanitations to make the environment clean. 

He also urged the chiefs and royals to take Environmental Care campaigns as a personal responsibility and to push it in their respective jurisdictions in order to make maximum impact.

Hon, Benjamin Kesse the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal, on his part, commended The Church of Pentecost for the continuous efforts toward environmental cleanliness and promised his outfits to support the campaign by enforcing the environmental bye-laws in the municipality.

Others present at the event were Pastor Edward Obeng-Debrah (GPCC Secretary, Tarkwa), Chief Supt. Thomas Ababio (District Police Commander, Tarkwa) and the D.O 3 Alex Assiam (Municipal Chief Fire Commander, Tarkwa)

Also present was Mrs. Irene Odi Walker (Wife of the Tarkwa Area Head), as well as the area pastorate and their wives.

Report By Tarkwa Area Media Team

One hundred and twelve children in the Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost received the baptism of the Holy Spirit during the “Pentecostal Conference” prayer service organised by the Area Children’s Ministry.

The event, held on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Asesewa Central Assembly church auditorium, was under the theme: “In the Last Days, I Will Pour Out My Spirit Upon All People.”

Reading from Joel 2:28, the Area Children’s Ministry Leader, Pastor George Owusu, mentioned that, Prophet Joel’s prophecy was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost; ten days after the ascension of Jesus Christ. 

“As Pentecostals, the teachings on the ministry of the Holy Spirit must be impacted unto our children,” he said. 

Throwing more light on the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, Pastor Owusu referenced John 16:13-18 and Romans 8:14, 26 to assert that the Holy Spirit directs or guides believers.

According to him, the Holy Spirit is also a comforter to believers and strengthens them to pray. 

“The Holy Spirit intercedes for believers. Hence, the children of God should persistently seek the infilling of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives,” he further stated.

The event which was held at zonal and district levels of the Agormanya Area was attended by 71 Children’s Ministry workers and 846 children.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Team