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Elder Seth Kyei Gyasi of The Kushea District of The Church of Pentecost has been adjudged the Overall Best Farmer in the Assin North District.

This recognition took place during the 39th National Best Farmer Award Celebration held at Assin Asempanaye on Friday, December 1, 2023.

For his achievement, Elder Seth Kyei Gyasi received a Tricycle, a Knapsack Sprayer, bags of fertilizer, and other farm inputs.

Another member of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs. Naomi Yeboah of the Assin Bereku District of the Church, also received the award for the “Best Farmer in Non-Traditional Crops” category, acknowledging her work in Beekeeping and Agro Processing.

Addressing the gathering, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Assin North District, Honorable Charles Ohene Andoh, congratulated all the award winners and appreciated the work of farmers across the District and beyond.

He emphasised the vital role of farmers in providing food and recognised their contribution to food security and the sustenance of life.

The DCE highlighted challenges facing the agricultural sector, including land ownership issues, limited market and financial access, climate change effects, post-harvest losses, high input costs, and low return on investment.

He urged greater appreciation for farmers facing such challenges and stressed the importance of adopting smart agricultural practices in response to global climate change.

The annual event, attended by chiefs, residents, farmers, department heads, security services, and religious leaders in the Assin North District, centered around the theme “Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and Resilience.”

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo (Assin Foso Area Reporter)

Daniel Bruce, also known as “Kofi Ayeyi,” a sensational young urban Gospel Artiste, clinched the Urban/Contemporary Gospel Artiste of the Year award at the recently-held Western Gospel Awards.

The Western Gospel Awards took place on the night of November 19, 2023, at the Word of Life Assemblies of God in Anaji. The event brought together gospel artistes and media personalities from the region and featured performances by S.K Frimpong, Yvonne Mens, KDM, Perez Muzik, Akesse Brempong, and Pastor Joe Bechem.

In his thanksgiving speech, Kofi Ayeyi expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for graciously guiding him in his music career. He acknowledged the mentorship and opportunities provided by the Youth Ministry Director of the church, Apostle Ebenezer Hagan, and the National Executive Committee of the ministry. He also thanked his District Minister, Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare, and his wife, Mrs. Sarah Perbi-Asare, for their unwavering support in his musical journey. Additionally, he appreciated his team, friends, family, Assakae District of the church, and the entire membership of The Church of Pentecost worldwide for allowing him to spread the gospel through urban music.

Born Daniel Bruce, Kofi Ayeyi is a Deacon of The Church of Pentecost, and currently fellowships with the English Assembly of the Assakae District in the Takoradi Area. While he has been involved in ministry throughout his life, Kofi officially transitioned to Urban Gospel in 2020 with the release of his first single, “Ɛyɛ Adom,” followed by the successful ‘Matchless Love.’ Since then, he has released about 15 Christocentric Urban music pieces and collaborated with other artists in the industry, including TRaP Maestros.

As of 2023, Kofi has focused on urbanizing theme songs from The Church of Pentecost as part of his Pentecostal EP project. Despite the project being incomplete, the few singles released have received exceptional approval from the church and society. His song “Agyapadze” has garnered over 10,000 plays in less than six months since its release.

Due to his dedication, Kofi received the New Artist of the Year award in the maiden edition of the Classic Entertainment Awards. In 2021, he earned his first nomination for the Western Gospel Awards in the Urban/Contemporary Gospel Artist of the Year category. Following his first nomination, he has consistently been nominated each year, securing his second consecutive win at the 2023 edition, having previously won in 2022.

The Western Gospel Awards, organized by Prolific GH, a holistic entertainment and event house in Takoradi, Ghana, aim to acknowledge and recognize individuals in the gospel fraternity, including artists, producers, and TV/radio presenters. The annual event is hosted at the Word of Life Assemblies of God auditorium in Anaji, Takoradi.

Report by Assakae District Media Team

The Downtown-Ofaakor Area of The Church of Pentecost has launched The Church of Pentecost Chairman’s Educational Fund (COPCEF) to raise money to support needy but brilliant students at Pentecost University (PU).

The event, which took place at the Mount Olives Assembly Auditorium on Sunday, November 19, 2023, was attended by the Downtown-Ofaakor Area Head, Apostle William Kojo Edzorhoho, the Vice Chancellor of the Pentecost University, Apostle Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, Elder Ebenezer Achempong (Deputy PEMEM Director), officials from the Pentecost University, among others.

In a sermon shared by Pastor Andrews Owusu on the topic, “God’s great blessings was upon them all” (Acts 4:32-37), he mentioned that the early Church was able to share their possessions and properties as a result of the unity brought by the Holy Spirit working in and through their lives.

He emphasised that they voluntarily shared everything they had among those with needs, irrespective of their family or social class. 

“The early Church didn’t consider what they had as their own so that they could give and share, eliminating poverty among themselves,” he stressed. 

Pastor Owusu challenged the gathering to support students with financial difficulties to complete their studies at the university, saying, “How would you feel when a brilliant but needy student has no means to survive their education? How best can you support this worthy cause from today?” 

Pastor Andrews Owusu concluded by encouraging all and sundry to realise that everything they have comes from God, and they are only stewards.

Launching the fund, Apostle Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua appreciated the massive attendance by the members. He brought to the fore the vision of COPCEF and, ultimately, the beautiful future ahead of the many members who will be beneficiaries of the fund. 

The Area and district coordinators were also outdoored and encouraged to keep running with the vision. The Area raised a substantial amount of money to support the fund.

In his closing remarks, the Area Head, Apostle William Kojo Edzorhoho, stressed the need for the members to pull their little resources together to support the fund. 

Report by Overseer Stephen Danso.