Evangelism Is A Divine Assignment - Apostle J.B.K. Tawiah web

Evangelism Is A Divine Assignment – Apostle J.B.K. Tawiah

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The Tamale Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle John Budu K. Tawiah, has asserted that evangelism is a divine assignment for every Christian, making it a responsibility for all believers.

Apostle Tawiah made this assertion during the launch of the 2023 edition of the “One Member, One Discipled Soul” initiative in the Tamale Area.

Addressing the attendees at the event, Apostle Tawiah corrected the misconception that evangelism is reserved for a select few, asserting that the command of Christ in Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:15-18 was directed to all believers.

“As Christians, we must view evangelism as an obligation aimed at reaching the millions who do not know Christ,” he stated.

Apostle Tawiah defined evangelism as the proclamation of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, with the purpose of winning souls and making them disciples of Christ.

He underlined the importance of vigorous evangelism before the second coming of Christ (Matthew 24:14).

He, however, stressed that the process of evangelism is not complete until the won soul is discipled and established in the Christian faith.

The task of proclaiming the gospel remains unfinished until the fruit (souls) that emerges remains in Christ,” he explained.

Apostle Tawiah urged every believer to follow the example of the early apostles and become soul winners.

He underscored the urgency for more soul winners, as there are numerous individuals untouched by the Gospel and in danger.

He, therefore, encouraged Christians to have compassion for lost souls and to engage in a rescue mission, as the church’s purpose is to save the lost.

Apostle Tawiah also  implored Christians to embrace evangelism as a divine obligation, emphasising the need for more soul winners given the growing population.

He cautioned against the tendency to focus on internal matters at the expense of evangelism and reminded Christians that God rewards those who win souls and disciple them.

Apostle Tawiah listed reasons for Christians to share the Gospel, including freedom from sin, salvation, forgiveness, and hope.

Concluding his message, the Tamale Area Head highlighted the qualities of effective soul winners, including being Holy Spirit-filled, having compassion for souls, prayerfulness, a deep knowledge of the Bible, exemplary Christian living, and showing value for the soul.

The “One Member, One Discipled Soul” initiative, introduced by The Church Of Pentecost, encourages members to engage in aggressive evangelism during the month of November each year to enhance soul-winning efforts.

The launch ceremony had in attendance Mrs. Agartha Tawiah (Wife of the Area Head), ministers and their spouses of the Church in the Tamale Metropolitan Area, along with various officers and members.

Report by the Tamale Area Media Team.

73 Souls Won On Tuesday Night At Asankrangwa Crusade web

73 Souls Won On Tuesday Night At Asankrangwa Crusade

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A total of 73 souls gave their lives to Jesus Christ on Day One of the ‘Asankrangwa For Christ’ Crusade, which started on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. 

About 20 others rededicated their lives to Christ, while 61 new converts received water baptism, with five receiving Holy Spirit baptism.

The crusade, which will end on Friday, October 27, 2023, is taking place at Asankrangwa in the Western Region. It is spearheaded by the Evangelism Ministry, led by Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin, in collaboration with the Asankrangwa Area, under the leadership of Apostle Daniel Dekpor. 

Present on the first day were Apostle Francis Yaw Adu (Nsawam Area Head), Pastor Charles Fosu (Asankrangwa Area Secretary), Pastor Adjei-Nimako Darkwa (Evangelism Ministry National Secretary), and other Evangelism Ministry NEC Members.

The crusade will be followed by a free medical outreach on Saturday, October 28, 2023, to provide health care services to the people of Asankrangwa and its environs.

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Apostle Nyamekye Mourns With Ga State Over Passing Of Ga Manye WEB

Apostle Nyamekye Mourns With Ga State Over Passing Of Ga Manye

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on Friday, October 20, 2023, visited the Ga Palace to commiserate with the Ga Traditional Council following the passing of the Ga Manye, Her Royal Majesty Naa Dedei Omaedru III. 

Apostle Nyamekye was accompanied by Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (PEMEM Director and National Coordinator of the Chieftaincy Ministry), Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe (La Area Head and Executive Council Member), Pastor Anthony Obeng (Kaneshie Area Chieftaincy Ministry Coordinator) and Elder Dr Nana Iprem, some of the members of the Kaneshie Area Chieftaincy Ministry as well as some pastors and their wives. 

Nii Kwao Donkor II, Asene Tsono Mantse, and his team received the Chairman and his delegation. 

Speaking at the meeting, Apostle Anane Denteh, who is an Executive Council Member of the church, reiterated the value The Church of Pentecost places on the chieftaincy institution by creating a whole ministry for them to foster the relationship between the church and royals. 

He added that as a church that places a premium on chieftaincy, they needed to visit the Ga palace and sympathise with them on the passing of the Queen.

Apostle Anane Denteh assured that the church was fully committed and would fully partake in the funeral activities when the time was up. 

Nii Afotey Anokwafo II, Antwere Gonno Mantse, Nungua, who is also a member of The Church of Pentecost, advised his fellow royals to give their lives to Christ just as he has done and acknowledge that all power is embedded in Christ. 

He, therefore, urged royals to dedicate all the power and authority given to them here on earth back to Christ, indicating that he has taken the step to align with Christ and is never going back. 

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on his part, said that death is an inevitable experience and is not something that can be seen physically but that which hurts the very soul of those who have lost loved ones.

The Chairman also expressed gratitude to the Ga State for its warm reception to The Church of Pentecost by offering them places to worship, contributing to its massive development over the years. 

He added that considering this beautiful relationship between the church and the Ga state, there was a need for the leadership of the church to visit and share their burden of grief with them. 

He expressed the sympathy of the church to the family and promised the church’s full support to them throughout the funeral arrangements. 

As part of the visit, some assorted items were presented to the palace in support of the funeral rites. 

Apostle Eric Nyamekye also signed the book of condolence, which was opened at the palace. 

The Asene Tsono Mantse, Nii Kwao Donkor II, thanked the church for its thoughtfulness in coming to sympathise and console them and donating to support the funeral. 

He also used the opportunity to announce the funeral arrangements and urged the church to join them when the time was due. 

Report by Pastor Frank Mensah Tandoh

Odorkor Area Launches “One Member One Discipled Soul” Initiative web

Odorkor Area Launches “One Member One Discipled Soul” Initiative

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The Odorkor Area of The Church of Pentecost has launched this year’s “One Member; One Discipled Soul” initiative with a call on Christians to aggressively share the good news of Jesus to all.

The event took place on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Odorkor Central Assembly church auditorium and was chaired by Area Head, Apostle Isaac Tetteh Judah, with support from the area pastorate including Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe (Head of Theology Department at Pentecost University and Resident Minister of A-Lang Worship Centre) and Pastor Abraham Addae Agyeman (Area Evangelism Ministry Leader and Odorkor District Minister).

The well-attended event witnessed the participation of over 500 persons drawn from all 21 districts within the Area.

Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe, preaching on the topic ‘Jesus: Good News to the World’ with scripture reference from Luke 2:10, emphasised that Jesus died to atone for the sins of all humanity. Therefore, it is paramount to share this good news with people worldwide.

He stressed that it is the duty of Christians, having received this knowledge, to share it with others so that they would also come into the saving knowledge of Christ Jesus and escape eternal damnation.

In a brief remark, Apostle Tetteh Judah called upon members of the Area to actively engage in the month-long project by fervently proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ wherever they find themselves in order to save those who are perishing.

He also encouraged participants to launch the project at their respective districts and local assemblies while urging members to be actively involved in aggressive evangelism exercise.

As part of the strategies outlined for the aggressive evangelism month, the Area Head announced that any district that is able to record 500 souls during this period will receive a grant of GHS 10,000.00 from the Area.

A powerful revival swept through the event as the Area Head led the participants in a heartfelt prayer session and in singing some Evangelism Ministry songs.

The “One Member, One Discipled Soul” concept, conceived by the Evangelism Ministry as part of the church’s five-year strategic plan (Vision 2023), designates November each year for Aggressive Evangelism. This initiative aligns with the main mandate of Christ to His disciples, which is to go into the world, win souls for God, and disciple them accordingly.

Report by Odorkor Area Media Team.

Evangelism Director Meets Asankrangwa Chiefs, MP web

Evangelism Director Meets Asankrangwa Chiefs, MP

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The Director of the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin, visited the Chiefs of Asankrangwa and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wassa Amenfie in the Western Region on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, to interact with them ahead of the ‘Asankrangwa for Christ Crusade.’

The visit was part of the preparations towards the upcoming crusade in Asankrangwa, which is scheduled to take place from October 24 to 27, 2023.

The representative of the Chief of Asankrangwa, Nana Kwesi Addae, expressed his appreciation to the pastors and the chiefs who accompanied the Evangelism Ministry team. He commended The Church of Pentecost for its contribution to the development of the town and the country at large.

He said that the church is well-known for its soul-winning and social service activities. He also praised the leadership of the church for supporting local churches to build their own structures.

He urged the church to leave a lasting impression on the land by doing something extraordinary that would attract many people to Christ. According to him, he and his people would attend the crusade and witness the power of God. He also asked for God’s blessings on the programme.

The sub-chiefs also spoke highly of The Church of Pentecost and its leadership. They said that the church has grown rapidly because of its adherence to the fear of God and truth.

The chiefs believe that the crusade would bring blessings to the town and its people and help reduce social vices such as prostitution, gambling, and road accidents, which are prevalent in the area.

Apostle Dr Jimmy Markin thanked the Chief and his elders for their warm reception and hospitality. He said that the team was sent by God to spread the good news of salvation to the people.

He said that the church recently held a successful crusade in Kumasi and were expecting greater things in Asankrangwa.

He gave them the details of the crusade and assured them that God would perform miracles, signs, and wonders among them.

He said that their main mandate was to reveal God to the people and to mobilise them to experience His power at the crusade grounds.

The Evangelism Ministry team also presented gifts, money, packs of water, and drinks to the Chiefs and elders as a token of their love and respect.

Later in the day, the team also met with Honourable Eric Afful, the MP for Wassa Amenfie. He  thanked the team for their friendship and partnership with his office.

According to Hon. Afful, he always joined the church for its programmes and appreciated its efforts in improving education and health in the community.

He also mentioned some of the challenges facing the area, such as road accidents, prostitution, and illegal mining. He was hopeful that the church would play a vital role in curbing these social vices through its preaching and sensitisation.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Asankrangwa, Honourable Lord Nana Tandoh, also joined the meeting and echoed similar sentiments. He said that as Ghana’s population increases, so does its problems.

He said that this was the time for the people to make a difference by living according to God’s will. He was hopeful that the church would continue to preach to people and inspire them to change their lives for the better.

The Evangelism Ministry team thanked them for their time and support and assured them of their prayers. They also invited them to attend the crusade and witness what God would do in their midst.

Present at the meeting were Apostle Daniel Dekpor (Asankrangwa Area Head), Pastor Adjei-Nimako (Evangelism Ministry Secretary/Kaneshie District), Pastor Daniel Osarfo (Evangelism Ministry Area Leader/Samreboi Nyamebekyere District), Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour (Evangelism Ministry Crusade Coordinator/Agape District), Pastor Charles K. Fosu (District Minister, Asankrangwa), Pastor John Kweku Nartey (Agona Amenfie/Counseling Ministry Leader, Asankrangwa), Pastor Samuel Adu-Boah (Asankra Breman/Area Youth Ministry Leader), Pastor Emmanuel Antwi (Rtd), Elder Korshie Delali, and Deaconess Eunice Obeng.

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Mepe Chief Calls On The Church Of Pentecost To Facilitate Government Support

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“The Church of Pentecost is a formidable force, and I know when you speak, the government listens. So, I am pleading with you to liaise with the government to help find a lasting solution to this dam spillage and its attendant issues,” the Mankrado of Mepe, Togbe Korsi Nego VI, has stated.

He said this on Monday during an interaction with the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, and other senior officials of the church who paid a courtesy call on him at his palace at Mepe to commiserate with them, following the havoc caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage.

According to the chief, almost 16,000 community inhabitants have been affected by the floods, most of whom have been displaced and their sources of livelihood utterly destroyed.

Narrating how the incident happened, Togbe Korsi Nego disclosed that about two weeks ago, the Volta River Authority (VRA) opened the dam’s spillways, submerging the whole community. He blamed the VRA for not being proactive in managing the situation.

He alleged that instead of the VRA opening the spillways gradually, they waited till the dam became full before opening it, thereby compounding the effects on the people of the Lower Volta.

“The flooding has brought untold hardship to my people. We have lost our houses and livelihoods, and thousands are now homeless,” he said, adding, “We hope that this would be the last time this disaster is happening after the 1963 incident. We pray that the government and the VRA will take the necessary steps to address this menace.”

The Mamaga of Mepe, Adzo Sreku IV, praised The Church of Pentecost for its commitment to social services and national development. “We saw the contribution The Church of Pentecost made during the COVID, and I’m glad that the church has shown up to support our people,” Mamaga Adzo Sreku said.

On his part, the General Secretary of the church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, said the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Executive Council, and the entire membership of the church were deeply concerned about the situation in Mepe and neighbouring communities.

Describing the situation as very critical, Apostle Obuobi was thankful to God for keeping the people safe in the melee.

“We are concerned about what is happening here. The whole situation is very critical. We pray that God will protect your people from further actions of the spillage,” he said. He added: “We have come to show love. We love you and are solidly behind you in these terrible times.”

On behalf of the Chairman, the General Secretary donated an undisclosed cash of money and bags of rice to the palace.

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23 Church Buildings Submerged In Water In Akosombo Dam Spillage Flooding web

23 Church Buildings Submerged In Water In Akosombo Dam Spillage Flooding

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Twenty-three church buildings belonging to The Church of Pentecost, a leading global Pentecostal church, have been submerged in water in the Volta Region following the controlled spillage of the Akosombo Dam.

Other church facilities like mission houses, particularly the one in Mepe, one of the worst-hit communities, have also been sunk in the flood waters.

Meanwhile, about ten other assemblies in some districts in the Sogakope Area have been cut off from the reach of the members.                                                               

This was revealed when the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, together with the General Secretary, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, visited Battor and Mepe and other affected areas on Monday, October 23, 2023, to have firsthand information of the situation.

So far, the floods have seriously hit seven administrative districts within the Sogakope Area of the church.

They are Mepe District, where the church lost six church buildings, including the official residence of the District Minister. Others are Battor District (six church buildings submerged), Kpotame District (1 church building submerged), Dedukope District (3 church buildings submerged), Adutor (2 church buildings submerged), Adidome (2 church buildings submerged), and Tefle (3 church buildings submerged).

The flood has also displaced over 4,000 church members, including about 1,195 children, who lost their houses, farmlands and their sources of livelihood to the incident. 

The Chairman and his team were at the affected communities to provide the immediate needs of the affected members, such as mattresses, insecticide-treated mosquito nets, food, water, and clothing.

The Mepe District Minister, Overseer Frederick Dzamesi, and his family have been given temporary accommodation at Mafi-Aklamador, a few kilometres from Battor. At the same time, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other government agencies have provided temporary shelter for the affected people at a few safe havens, such as schools. 

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The Church Of Pentecost Supports Flood Victims At Mepe, Battor

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The Church of Pentecost on Monday, October 23, 2023, presented huge relief items worth several thousands of Ghana cedis to support flood victims at Mepe and Battor and adjoining communities in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region affected by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam.

Led by the church’s Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the General Secretary, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, and other senior ministers and officials, a truckload of relief items was presented to the displaced people.

The items included several bags of rice, gari, sachet water, sugar, mattresses, blankets, cooking oil, soaps, toilet rolls, mosquito nets, beverages, sanitary pads, and many more.

Addressing some victims at the Battor Central Assembly of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Nyamekye assured them of the church’s support in these difficult moments.

Describing the whole incident as a national disaster, Apostle Nyamekye thanked God for securing the lives of the people, as no casualty has been recorded so far.

Quoting from Ecclesiastics 9:12 (Moreover, no one knows when their hour will come: As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare, so people are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them), the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) National President encouraged the people to remain strong and rely on God, since He can turn their unfortunate situation into something good.

“Sometimes we don’t really know what will happen to us tomorrow. Let us strengthen ourselves and look into the future, which is very bright. The flood has come, and we can do nothing about it. Our houses and livelihoods have all been submerged. We can only cry to God to bring relief and a better future,” he said.

He added: “The world and its entirety is temporal. Life and its entirety is short, so situations and events that happen on Earth are temporary. Yesterday, it was COVID, but today it’s no more. Today, it’s flooding, but tomorrow, floods will be no more.

“So we have come today to manage this temporary situation. We cannot close our eyes on you because it affects the entire church when something happens to the people. Together, we can manage this flood situation and get out of it stronger,” he indicated.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye thanked the Volta Regional Coordinating Committee (Volta RCC) of the church, led by the Ho Area Head, Apostle Dr Dela Quampah, and the Sogakope Area Head, Pastor Godwin Coffie Adzahlie, and other Area Heads and pastors in the region for effectively managing the situation.

Upon further assessing the impact of the disaster, the Chairman promised to bring the victims an additional 100 bags of rice and other relief items.

At the same time, the Women’s Ministry Director, Mrs Philomina Mireku, who was part of the delegation, hinted that her ministry was mobilising relief items across the country to alleviate the victims’ plights.

The General Secretary, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, said the coming of the church’s leadership to the affected communities showed the church has love for the people and was concerned about their plights.

According to the Sogakope Area Head, Pastor Godwin Coffie Adzahlie, many church buildings, mission houses, residences of church members, farmlands, and livelihoods have been affected by the floods. At the same time, thousands have been displaced and sheltered in temporal structures.

Later, the Volta RCC Coordinator, Apostle Dr Dela Quampah, and the Sogakope Area Head, Pastor Adzahlie, led the General Secretary, Apostle Obuobi, and his team, riding on a boat, to visit some of the affected places, including the Mepe District Mission House and Central Assembly church buildings which were all submerged in water.

Apostle Gyau Obuobi called on the chief of Mepe and his traditional council to commiserate with them. He also interacted with the North Tongu District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Osborn K. Divine Fenu, at the District Assembly.

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Couple Welcomes First Child After 21 Years Of Marriage web

Couple Welcomes First Child After 21 Years Of Marriage

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Mr. Anecham, a member of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) in Navrongo, and his wife, Mrs. Anecham, a deaconess of The Church of Pentecost at the Kwamo District, experienced a profound joy as they welcomed their first child after enduring a 21-year wait.

Surrounded by relatives, fellow church members, and well-wishers, the couple celebrated this divine blessing during the naming and dedication ceremony for their new bundle

Their hearts overflowed with gratitude to God, as He had chosen this appointed time to bestow upon them the precious gift of a son. This miraculous moment arrived after five unsuccessful attempts with IVF, a testament to the power of faith and divine intervention.

Deaconess Anecham offered words of encouragement to Christian couples facing similar struggles with infertility, urging them not to rely solely on their own understanding but to place their trust in God’s appointed time.

The well-attended dedication service took place at the Israel Assembly on October 22, 2023.

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Mpasaso District Hosts Ahintabea 2 web

Mpasaso District Hosts Ahintabea 2

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The annual fasting and prayer programme of the Mpasaso District of The Church of Pentecost in the Tepa Area has resulted in 57 adults and seven children receiving the Holy Ghost baptism, 22 being healed from various ailments, and 23 souls won for Christ.

The event, dubbed “Ahintabea 2,” also recorded several testimonies and deliverance. 

The District Minister, Overseer Emmanuel Owusu, and his executive committee went on several days of prayer retreat before the programme.

Ahintabea 2 is the annual prayer conference organised to deepen the spiritual relationship of the members with the Lord as they fast and pray to be set on the fire of the Holy Ghost to possess their spheres for the Lord.

The 2023 Ahintabea prayer was the second edition, which was held from 9th to 15th October 2023, on the theme: “Repositioned into His Presence for Maximum Impact” (Ezekial 48:35 and Revelation 21:3). Among the speakers were Apostle David Nii-Addo Pappoe (Tepa Area Head), Overseer Emmanuel Owusu (Mpasaso District), Pastor Samuel Amoako Agyarko (Achaise District), Pastor Eric K. Gyabare (Hwidiem District), Pastor Stephen Larbi (Tepa District), Overseer Henseley Agyare Darfour (Abonsuaso District) and Elder Samuel Coffie (Sokoban District).

The programme led to over 400 adult participants and 250 children, members and over 50 non-members from the Mpasaso and its environs.

The event featured seasoned musicians such as Elder Carlos Coffie, Minister Kofi Addo, Brother Godfred Boateng, Sister Ekuah Gyamfuah, Minister Ampong and the district choir.

During the climax session, the Area Head, Apostle David Nii Addo Pappoe, speaking on the topic: “The Pattern for the Church” (Acts 2:44-47), urged members to stoke the Holy Ghost’s fire to provoke God’s presence in the local church. 

He explained that when the fire is burning in the church, God’s presence is inevitable, signs and wonders shall be seen, and many souls shall be won for Christ.

He encouraged presiding elders to pray with the members to make the local church a prayer centre.

This year’s event was unprecedented as it featured continuous nights of prayer, days of fasting, Holy Ghost empowerment, fellowship, and other entertaining activities.

Report by Emmanuel Charles Odoom.