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The Prophet Martinson Kwadwo Yeboah (PMKY) Worship Centre in the Kasoa Area of The Church of Pentecost began its maiden Rehoboth Conference on Wednesday night, June 5, 2024, with a powerful ministration by Pastor Thomas Tete Asare, Windy Hill District Minister.

The annual prayer and music festival which is under the theme, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” – Luke 4:22, will end on Sunday, June 9, with a mega offering.

Hosted by the Resident Minister, Pastor Fred Amoakohene Sarpong, other speakers include Apostle James Kwabena Asare (Kasoa Area Head) and Pastor Dr. Emmanuel Awudi (Resident Minister of Diamond City Worship Centre), with song ministration by Ministers Emmanuel and Anita, among others.

Opening the conference on Wednesday night, Pastor T. T. Asare spoke on the topic, “Yes, he is the carpenter’s son but ordained from heaven.”

Explaining the reason why the Jews found it difficult to accept Jesus as the Messiah, Pastor Asare posited that the people despised Jesus due to his poor background – having been born in a manger (sharing a common place with sheep) and raised in a small town called Nazareth which had nothing good to boast of.

According to him, the Jewish people were expecting a great king and a warrior to be sent by God to rescue them from their oppressors, the Romans. However, Jesus came to the scene from a humbly background, beating the imaginations of the people.

He said that although the people despised Jesus, God ordained him and accredited him as the only saviour of the world.

Reading from John 1;29-35, 3:22-36, Pastor Asare disclosed that although Jesus started his ministry on the quiet, it was John the Baptist who brought him to public limelight, bearing testimonies about him.

“Everybody needs somebody for introduction. God has given everyone a destiny helper,” he said, adding, “Jesus had destiny helpers – Mary to conceive him, John to introduce him to the world, the disciples to carry on the job of ministry, and Judas Iscariot to betray him to be crucified for the salvation of the world.”

Using his touching personal life story to indicate the transformational power of God to change the fortunes of men, Pastor Asare stated that “being born into a poor family is not a mistake, but growing to be a poor man, is a mistake.”

He assured the congregation that no matter their backgrounds, God can change their stories and cause a great miracle in their lives.

Pastor T. T. Asare then led the congregation in a spirit-led prayer session to seek the power of God for their breakthrough.

PENTECOST NEWS

AngloGold Ashanti has appointed Samuel Boakye Pobee, an elder of The Church of Pentecost, as the new Managing Director for its Obuasi Mine.

Elder Pobee brings extensive experience spanning over 21 years in both open-pit and underground mining.

His impressive career trajectory includes key roles in the mining industry. Prior to his current appointment, he served as the Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mine since July 2021. His leadership has been instrumental in driving operational excellence and technical innovation.

Notably, Elder Pobee held senior positions at other prominent mining companies. He served as the Interim Managing Director for Barrick Gold (formerly Acacia Mining) in Tanzania and as the General Manager of Technical Services at Resolute Mining in Australia.

Elder Samuel Boakye Pobee’s academic qualifications reflect his commitment to excellence. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from INSEAD Business School and a post-graduate certificate in Applied Finance from Macquarie University, Australia. Additionally, he earned a diploma in Mining Engineeringfrom the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa in Ghana.

Furthermore, he obtained a master’s degree in Geostatisticsfrom the University of Adelaide, Australia, enhancing his expertise in geological modeling and resource estimation.

Report by Charles Wundengba.

The La Area Head of The Church of Pentecost and Executive Council Member, Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, has opined that the aftermath of Pentecost in the Bible breaks all barriers occasioned by human traditions that stand opposed to the gospel of Jesus.

He made these remarks when he delivered a message titled, “A people of God unleashed to transform their world through Pentecost” on the climax of the 2024 Pentecost Week, which fell on Sunday, May 19, coinciding with the naming and dedication service at the Alajo District English Assembly.

Apostle Dr. Nuekpe said that the Day of Pentecost, which emanates from the Jewish agricultural festival celebrated seven weeks after the Passover, marks the beginning of the Wheat Festival to express the people’s appreciation to God for providing food for the community.

According to him, Pentecost officially marks the day the covenant promise of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Apostles and other followers. This, he said, led to the early church fathers sending the gospel outside the confines of Jerusalem and their immediate environment which was engineered by the persecution that broke out in Jerusalem, scattering them abroad.

He said Peter’s word of encouragement to them, energised leaders of the  early church to break out of their comfort zone and some indigenous Jewish traditions that stood in the way of other people accepting the gospel of Jesus, as is  referenced in Acts 10:34-48.

“This boldness of Peter’s statement drums home the point that salvation is not achieved by observing some traditions of some tribe, community or nation, but rather by placing one’s faith in Christ Jesus,” he said.

The Area head disclosed that post-Pentecost experience is about reaching out to all cultures across the globe with the gospel of Jesus to bring people from all walks of life to the saving gospel of Christ.

He concluded: “Pentecost which marks the day the covenant promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled brings power for effective witnessing which leads to cross cultural mission enhancing unity among the body of Christ with the expectant result being transformed lives with positive influence with spillover effect on effective leadership choices.”

In attendance were wife of the Area Head, Mrs. Juanita Nuekpe, Pastor Godwin and Mrs Esther Ako-Addo, Pastor Daniel Henanaopeh and Mrs Eunice Yeboah Asare of Kotobabi District.

Report by La Area Media Team.

The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) in Takoradi Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated a brand-new motorbike, a variety of children’s books, Bibles, wax prints and clothing with a cash amount of GH¢22,000.00to the Salaga District of the church.

Speaking at a short presentation ceremony on Sunday, April 26, 2024, the Resident Minister of PIWC-Takoradi, Pastor Selasi Amedeka, said that the Lord laid it on the heart of the leadership of the district to visit the Salaga district (his former duty station) to extend brotherly love to the district. 

“Our thoughts and prayers have been with Salaga district ever since we left here and we continue to pray for you seriously that it will be well with you,” he said, adding, “As the Lord blesses us, we will continue to support you.”

Presenting the items, the District Missions Committee Chairman PIWC-Takoradi, Elder Lawyer Benjamin Ackaah Gyasi, indicated that GH¢10,000.00outof the total cash amount donated to the district was to be used to put up a single room for a person with disability who is a member of the church.

Pastor George Nawuremi Lawoh, who received the donation on behalf of the Salaga district, expressed his gratitude for the generous gesture, describing it as a timely intervention. 

Present at the event were the Salaga district minister and wife, some officers and members of the district and a team of 17 members from PIWC-Takoradi.

Also in attendance were Mrs. Edzordzinam Amedeka (Wife of the Resident Minister, PIWC-Takoradi) and Mrs. Joyce Maddy (Wife of the Presiding Elder, PIWC-Takoradi), Elder Rexford Norvieku Tekpete (District Secretary) and Deaconess Rachel Takyi (Assistant Women’s leader).

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare (Takoradi Area Media Pastor)

The Sefwi Bekwai Area Counselling Ministry of The Church of Pentecost organised has a day’s seminar for members of the Wassa Dominase District’s Counselling  Team and officers in the District.

Speaking at the seminar which took place at the Dominase Central assembly auditorium on Sunday, April 21, 2024, the Area Counselling leader and Ashiam District Minister, Probationary Overseer Emmanuel Quaison, called on the participants to embrace the Counselling Ministry since it is very dear to Jesus.

He spoke on the topic, “Unleashed to Serve in the Counselling Ministry” based on Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 11:2, John 4:7-26, Proverbs 11:14, and Galatians 6:1-2.

According to him, in Isaiah’s prophecy, Jesus Christ was referred to as the ‘Wonderful Counsellor’ highlighting that among all counsellors, Jesus is exceptional. This, he explained, underscores the importance of the Counselling Ministry.

He disclosed that Jesus with his counselling prowess, as captured in Isaiah 11:2, provided solutions to those who sought his help.

Probationary Overseer Emmanuel Quaison indicated that through counselling, Jesus was able to help the Samaritan woman in John 4:7-26 to find peace and a lasting solution to her problems, saying, ”It was a turning point in her life.” 

He called on counsellers and officers of the church to avail themselves for people to share their challenges with them and help find solutions to their challenges.

“Members of our community are currently struggling with various challenges, and all they need is someone to share their burdens with. As stated in Proverbs 11:14, in the multitude of counsellors, there is safety,” he said.

He added: “It is our responsibility as Christians to support and help bear one another’s burdens. By actively engaging in our counselling ministry, we can bring back those who have fallen away, increase participation in the Lord’s Supper, and ultimately increase church attendance. This aligns with our mission of possessing the nations.”

Elder Michael Mensah, the Programs Coordinator, in a presentation on topic: “Basic Christian counselling skills,” highlighted the need for proper training of counsellors to prevent the breach of ethics, guiding the job and lost of trust from counselees.

Pastor Richard Osei, the Wassa Dominase District Minister, expressed his deep appreciation to the counselling team for their excellent work and pledged to organise another session.

He noted that proper counselling training would greatly benefit church members and help them address the various issues they may be facing.Report by Probationary Overseer Emmanuel Quaison

The annual national-level Trainer of Trainers program aimed at equipping the laity in The Church of Pentecost, dubbed ‘Lay Leaders Training School – LLTS,’ is currently underway at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa. About 400 participants, drawn from 77 Areas of the church in Ghana, are attending.

At the opening ceremony, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost (CoP), Apostle Samuel Gyau Oboubi, who officially opened the school, reminded church leaders of the urgent need to spend quality time studying the word of God, implementing it in their lives, and teaching it to others for the transformation of spheres. Apostle Oboubi underscored the need for Christians to live by the truth of the word of God, and that the only way to achieve this is by studying and obeying what the word teaches.

Reading from Ezra 7:10, the General Secretary emphasised being intentional about the study of the scriptures and deliberate about applying them to life and teaching them to others. He indicated that Ezra took time to study the scriptures and set his heart to do what he found in them.

‘It is important to study or know the word of God, but to apply it to your life is key,’ he stressed to the participants at the training school.

Referencing the attitude of the Bereans in Acts 17, Apostle Oboubi revealed that the Bereans were not comfortable with just what they were told but went ahead to examine daily to ascertain if the things they were taught were true. He bemoaned the practice where people elevate the words of their pastors above the Bible. He expressed that whatever any Christian leader teaches must first be examined in the light of Scripture before being accepted.

Touching on the great need for the study of the word of God and its application to life, Apostle Oboubi espoused that the word of God does not only contain life but it is life.

‘The Spirit gives life, and the word of God is Spirit and it is life! As you study the Scripture, you engage daily with life in all of its diverse meanings,’ he enthused.

‘God expects us to know His word as His children so that we model our lives by it. This becomes more imperative as we assume leadership positions at all levels because God counts on us to instruct others in His word,’ he observed.

He reminded the participants that their gathering was meant for study and not for fanfare or relaxation.

‘This meeting is for study, so spend time and discipline yourself to study. Be determined to obey what you receive, and don’t sit on what you study, teach it to others so that it trickles down to everyone,’ he concluded.

In his welcome address, the chairman of the National Discipleship and Leadership Development Committee (NDLDC), Apostle Dr. Samuel Kojo Gakpetor, encouraged the participants to start implementing the lessons they are taught right after the five-day ToT so that during the Area level Lay Leaders Training School, they will not only go to teach but have testimonies and evidence of what they will instruct others.

He reiterated the important place lay leaders hold in the scheme of the church. He mentioned that the heartbeat of leadership is that at the end of the school, participants will be equipped and poised to replicate it at the Area to local Assembly levels for the benefit of every church member. He reminded the participants of the huge investment the church, at both national and Area levels, was making to ensure their participation and the smooth running of the school and pleaded with them to justify the investment.

‘The level of your “yieldedness” is very important to serving God. Yield to the Holy Spirit as you go through the lessons so that you will be impactful when you go back to your Areas,’ he encouraged.

This year’s ToT has participants drawn from 77 Areas of the church in Ghana. This is made up of about 400 people comprising 188 pastors, 40 overseers, 106 elders, and 2 ministers’ wives. Others are four (4) deacons, 53 deaconesses, and seven (7) others.

The national-level ToT kickstarts a chain of training sessions that will result in equipping church leaders at various levels with the aim of impacting the entire church populace with the nuggets of the lessons for the unleashing mandate of the church. Topics being treated this year are ‘Summary of Vision 2028 and Implementation at the Local Level’; ‘The Church Leader’s Personal Growth and Development’; ‘The Place of Pentecost Workers’ Guild and Chaplaincy Ministry in Vision 2028’; and ‘Unleashing Agents of Peace for Election 2024.’

Report by Pastor George Osei-Asiedu

The Tepa Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated assorted items to the Kenyasi Camp Prison in the Ahafo Region.

The church presented about four bags of rice, half bag of sugar, half sack of onion, 15 bowls of gari, 10 bowls of beans, a box of carbolic soap, and one big pack of toilet rolls to the inmates, during a visit to the facility on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Led by the Area Head, Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe and his wife, Faustina, the delegation, comprising the Area Secretary, Pastor Atta Agyapong and his wife (Acherensua District), Pastor Samuel Amponsem (Area Prisons Coordinator and Kenyasi No.1 District), Elder Tweneboah Koduah (Area Deacon), Pastor Peter Opkanul (Kenyasi No2 District), Pastor Micheal Arthur (PIWC-Tepa), Pastor Eric Gyabare Mensah (Hwidiem District), and Pastor Hayford Kontoh (Gyedu Ntotroso district), shared followship with the inmates.

Receiving the items, a leader of the inmates thanked The Church of Pentecost for remembering them and for sharing fellowship with them.

A Superintendent of Prison in-charge of Religious Affairs, Moses Adjavorn, on his part, appreciated the Tepa Area of The Church of Pentecost and its leadership for their kind gesture.

Report by Tepa Area Media Team.