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The Church of Pentecost Donates To Oduman Polyclinic

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The Anyaa-Ablekuma Area of The Church of Pentecost donated medical equipment valued at GHS 20,900.00 to the Oduman Polyclinic near Ablekuma in the Greater Accra region on November 9, 2023.

The Area Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) Coordinating Committee, operating under the guidance of the Area Head, Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, identified specific needs within the facility during a visit. Subsequently, steps were taken to address some of the expressed needs to the best of their ability.

Addressing the leadership of the facility, the Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye emphasised that this gesture is a manifestation of the Church’s commitment to the “possessing the nations” agenda.

He expressed hope that the donated items would be utilised effectively to enhance healthcare delivery in the facility.

The medical equipment presented to the facility includes a patient’s monitor, a washing machine (14kg capacity), a baby’s cot, a stretcher, and a bed screen.

Mr. Ernest Osei, on behalf of the leadership of the facility, received the items and extended heartfelt appreciation to the Anyaa-Ablekuma Area for demonstrating great concern for the facility. However, he expressed a request for further assistance, suggesting that the Church consider aiding in the establishment of an emergency centre to attend to urgent cases.

Present at the brief ceremony were Pastors Frank Awuah Fordjour (Area Executive Committee Member), Andrews Eshun (Area Executive Committee Member), Solomon Azagisiya (Area PENTSOS Coordinator), and other ministers within the Area.

Report by Pastor Solomon Azagisiya (Area PENTSOS Coordinator)

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Five Gallant Officers Bow Out Of Active Service

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The Kentinkrono District in the Bompata Area of The Church of Pentecost held a retirement service in honour of five officers of the Church who dedicated several years in service to God and the church.

The glorious service, chaired by Apostle Victor Kwasi Asamoah (Bompata Area Head), took place at the Rev. Osgood Ennin Memorial Temple (ROEMT), Kentikrono-Nsenie, on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

The retirees, consisting of three Elders and two Deaconesses, were recognised for decades of meritorious service to The Church of Pentecost. Elder Seth Owusu-Nimako served for 17 years, Elder Edwin Osei Sekyere for 26 years, and Elder Kwabena Kwakye for an impressive 38 years. Additionally, Deaconess Elizabeth Botah served faithfully for 43 years, and Deaconess Gifty Oppong devoted 38 years to the Church.

The event saw the attendance of distinguished personalities, including Apostle Norman Appiah Danquah (Walewale Area Head), Pastor Ernest Kwabena Addo (Kentinkrono District Minister), Pastor Andrews A. Asamoah (Ayigya District Minister), and Pastor Emmanuel Twumasi (Asafo District Minister & Bompata Area Evangelism Leader).

Apostle Victor Asamoah delivered a profound message during the service on the topic “Looking for Christ’s Interest,” based on Philippians 2:20-22. He emphasised the great responsibility that comes with being an officer of the church and highlighted the rewards that await those who faithfully serve.

Encouraging the congregation to prioritise the things of the Lord, Apostle Asamoah cautioned against entrusting all resources, time, love, and mind solely into worldly pursuits. He reiterated the eternal value of dedicating all resources to the work of God.

Other individuals who also graced the occasion were Pastor Bright Asare (Tafo Ahenbronom District), Pastor William Quainoo (Ekwe District Minister, Axim Area), Pastor Silas Boateng (Rtd), Elder Francis Adusei (Bompata Area Deacon), Elder Nana Ohene Fredua Agyemang, Elder Joseph Hagan, and Mrs. Rita Adainoo, among others.

Report by Elder Immanuel Asamoah Maclean (FlashVisions)

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Catch Them Young! – Professor Emeritus Adei Urges Churches To Prioritise Basic Education

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Professor Emeritus Stephen Adei, former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), is urging Christian denominations to prioritise basic education due to its pivotal role in shaping the lives of children.

While acknowledging the commendable efforts of churches in higher education, Prof. Adei stressed the importance of early intervention in primary and secondary education. He cautioned against neglecting these foundational stages while focusing solely on university-level education.

Speaking on the topic ‘Raising Godly Families to Impact the Church and the State’ during the ongoing 2023 November Heads Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh near Kasoa, Prof. Adei expressed concern about the infiltration of unchristian curricula and amoral textbooks in basic education. He attributed this phenomenon to external influences, particularly from decadent western societies leveraging financial aid as leverage.

According to Prof. Adei, the church should not only advocate for moral and spiritual content in basic schools but should establish its own Christian schools to create a Christ-centered educational environment.

“The focus on tertiary education at the expense of pre-university education was not the best approach,” he remarked, calling for a shift in attention.

Highlighting the societal consequences of neglecting basic education, Prof. Addai stressed that the failure to instill godly values in children has a lasting impact on society.

He urged the church to actively engage in basic schools, stressing the importance of catching children young to nurture them as emissaries of positive transformation.

Beyond education, Professor Adei turned his attention to the Christian home, urging Christians, especially ministers, to invest in building godly marriages at all cost.

He emphasised the central role of the family in God’s plan for salvation, asserting that the family is the institution the church can engage with seven times a week.

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Christians Must Demonstrate Kingdom Values And Principles – Apostle Dr Quampah

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An Executive Council Member and Ho Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Oliver Dela Quampah, has emphasised the need for Christians to demonstrate practical kingdom values in every facet of their lives.

According to him, the weak institutions and numerous unethical practices today are the product of deviant moral values like corruption, ingratitude, intolerance, irresponsibility and lack of self-control.

Apostle Dr Quampah made this known when he presented a paper on ‘Living by the values and the principles of the kingdom of God’ today at the ongoing Heads’ Prayer Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa.

He intimated that the syndrome of irresponsibility, notably the ‘blame game,’ is a trait humanity has inherited from their first parents, Adam and Eve.

“I believe the whole course of human history would have been different if Adam had taken responsibility for their actions and apologised to God when he sinned in the Garden of Eden. Eve also conveniently used the serpent as her scapegoat. Hence, the blame game has persisted in human history,” he argued and cited Genesis 3:3-13 to buttress his points.

Apostle Dr Quampah, who also doubles as the Coordinator of the Volta and Oti Regional Coordinating Committee, averred that courage and perseverance are needed to address and uphold the values and kingdom principles to make a difference in the bid to possess the nations.

He advised Christians to recognise the value exhibited by others and, more importantly, develop an appreciation culture and perpetuate the positive influence of humility.

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Prepare To Be Remoulded To Make A Difference – Apostle Prof. Agyapong-Kodua

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The Vice Chancellor of Pentecost University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, has challenged Christians to be remoulded to live as a people of God.

According to him, God is looking forward to empowering and equipping his people for the work of ministry and, therefore, requires people who are prepared to be broken, melted, moulded and saturated to make a difference in this changing world.

Presenting a paper on the topic, “The Church as people of God,” at the ongoing November Heads’ meeting, comprising Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, National/Area Heads, Ministry Directors, VC/Principals and Deans of the church’s higher learning institutions, at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa, Apostle Prof Agyapong-Kodua intimated that “like broken particles of clay, we can be remoulded to live as the people of God.”

He added that “the quest to be remoulded should not be based on mere obedience to laws but on a life yielded unto God and saturated by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. 

“It is a life broken, melted, moulded and saturated by God that will make the difference God requires of us.”

The PU Vice Chancellor asserted that God desires a group he can call his people. He added that the church as the Holy City of God, the bride of God, the new Jerusalem, among other scriptural derivations, affirms that God’s call and invitation to humanity is not an afterthought but a carefully planned agenda beyond any advanced post-modern development. 

Apostle Agyapong-Kodua also admonished that the church, as a people of God, must do away with sinful desires because they distort their real identity as children of God. 

“Sin distorts God’s agenda of having a community that looks like him,” he said, adding that the purpose of the church is to live and showcase the righteousness of God to please him. 

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Teach What You Want Your Members To Become – Apostle Nyamekye Advises Christian Leaders

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has underscored the crucial role of sound teaching in shaping the beliefs and conduct of church members.

“Teaching affects belief systems, and that affects conduct; thus, the Church must teach what we want the members to become,” the Chairman said when he delivered the keynote address at a ceremony to officially unveil the 2024 theme of the Church. The unveiled theme for 2024 is “A People Unleashed to Transform Their World” (1 Peter 2:9, Acts 1:8).

Addressing a gathering of heads and ministry directors from the church representing 150 nations at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), at Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa, Apostle Nyamekye reminded the leaders that the focus of the Great Commission extends beyond the Church and into the world.

“The Great Commission is not just about winning souls but discipling nations,” he emphasised.

He asserted that for the nations to be discipled, members of the church must be unleashed into all spheres. However, this can only be effective when the people are taught the ways of the Kingdom.

Apostle Nyamekye further stressed that the faith of believers must be built through sound teachings for them to truly have substance to transform their spheres, stating, “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Referencing John 4:40–42, Apostle Nyamekye noted that the Samaritans believed because of what Jesus taught them, not merely what they heard from the woman.

He called for a teaching pattern that prompts members to leave the church walls and impact their spheres.

The Chairman challenged all church leaders to embrace roles as both evangelists and teachers.

Unleashing people, according to him, means entering the world to build a better world.

“When people come to church, let us raise them to go into their spheres to touch lives,” he added.

Apostle Nyamekye, therefore, urged church leaders to teach their members to view their secular jobs as secular ministries and a call to serve.

He enumerated some vital issues, emphasizing that people of faith should practice what they have learned from Scripture in various contexts.

He advised them to allow God’s word to shape their conscience and highlighted the importance of a holistic view of life.

Domestic life, according to him, is a calling and worship to God, urging Christians to strive to be the best in everything – the best husband, best wife, best teacher, best judge, etc.

He also implored Christians to note that the Church unleashed embraces all – multicultural, multiracial, and ‘multi-all.’ However, he clarified that the unleashed Church is not opposed to ministering to a targeted group if the circumstances so demand.

He encouraged all Christians to allow God’s word to shape their conscience, emphasizing that the preoccupation of the church unleashed is that everyone should come to Christ.

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Unleash The Church To Arrest The Ills Of The World – Church Leaders Told

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has urged Christian leaders to consciously unleash their church members to transform the world and its systems with the values and principles of the Kingdom of God.

Speaking at the launch of the 2024 theme of the Church during the Heads’ meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Apostle Nyamekye stated, “The only remedy for the ills and troubles of the world today lies at the doors of the church, for we are the light of the world.”

According to him, the full potential of the church would manifest through its rise, and that if the church fails to rise, darkness will cover the earth.

Apostle Nyamekye further stated that it would be an anathema for the church to remain silent and merely rejoice in the Lord rising upon her.

“The Church, like Zion, should be concerned about her friends; the light of the world is within the Church,” he emphasised.

Quoting from Isaiah 60 and 61:1 and 21, the Chairman expounded that when the church, the light of the world and salt of the earth, remains silent, society lingers in darkness, ignorance, poverty, and moral decadence.

Apostle Nyamekye bemoaned the inactivity of the church in influencing the outside world when ‘the church has unraveled power to address the ills and troubles of the world today.’

Observing that the church is in a deep sleep, he described the situation as the ‘Church’s courage has been plagued with cowardice.”

He called on Church leaders to recognise that the mandate of the church is to avert decay wherever it is found.

The Chairman also proposed that the Church does not need new denominations or conferences but fire to unleash her.

“If we can awaken and unleash the tremendous power warmed up in the Church, Christianity will explode with unprecedented growth,” he remarked.

Placing the Church in her right context, Apostle Nyamekye stressed that the Church is a strategic orchestration of God to achieve His divine purposes and plans.

He observed that the Church is the conduit through which the manifold wisdom of God is revealed and the mysteries of redemption expressed. “The whole universe is waiting for us,” he charged.

Enumerating the core task of the Church, Chairman Nyamekye indicated that the church is the avenue to train Kingdom-minded people to unleash them into the world to make God famous again.

He said this role called for unleashing the church with a violent force that cannot be resisted, controlled, or hindered.

Revealing the theme for 2024 as “A People Unleashed to Transform Their World,” Apostle Nyamekye explained ‘unleashing the Church’ to mean ‘a call to every member of the local church to be involved in some form of ministry (service) outside the four walls of the Church with the sole aim of projecting the values and principles of the Kingdom of God in their spheres.’

He made a fervent call on Christians to take up this mandate to positively affect everywhere they are with the true light of the Kingdom of God, emphasising that the kind of culture that rules the world is the culture determined by the generation of Christians.

“The effect of the Church’s light will influence the culture that rules the world,” he mentioned.

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Sakaman for Christ Mega Crusade Yields 23 Souls web

“Sakaman for Christ” Mega Crusade Yields 23 Souls

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The Sakaman District in the Dansoman Area of The Church of Pentecost recently concluded a three-day evangelistic outreach, titled “Sakaman for Christ Crusade,” held from October 18 to October 20, 2023. Organized under the leadership of Pastor Isaac Ennin Quaicoe, the Sakaman District Minister, the event took place at the Blue Lagoon Park in Sakaman, a suburb of Accra, and focused on the theme “Jesus Christ the Savior, Healer, and Sanctifier – Acts 10:38.”

Pastor Ennin opened the crusade with the gospel message, emphasizing Jesus’ ability to save, heal, and sanctify as depicted in Acts 10:38. Elder Albert Narh, a coopted member of the National Executive Committee of the Evangelism Ministry, took the stage on the second day, proclaiming Jesus as humanity’s greatest gift and expounding on His mission based on Luke 4:18-19.

Elder Narh elaborated on Jesus’ role as the Healer, explaining the process of confessing and accepting Christ for justification, leading to sanctification. Stressing the importance of salvation through Jesus, he concluded with a personal testimony of God’s mighty deliverance and urged all present to receive the offer of salvation and be born again.

On the third day, Pastor Hayford Nsiah Yatimboh shared a testimony of how he was miraculously healed and emphasized Jesus as the only savior who can deliver humanity from the bondage of sin. To the glory of God, the crusade recorded 23 souls, with 13 individuals undergoing water baptism. One of the new converts received Holy Spirit baptism. To establish them in the faith, the Church has initiated plans to assist the remaining souls in receiving water and Holy Spirit baptism.

An altar call by Elder Nathan Ahwireng of PIWC-Dansoman saw 13 people surrendering their lives to Christ. The event was attended by Mrs. Abigail Quaicoe (Wife of the District Minister), District Executive Committee members, and ministry leaders, among others.

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A-Lang Worship Centre Organises Free General Health Screening For Community

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In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, A-Lang Worship Centre in the Odorkor Area of The Church of Pentecost organised a free health screening for the residents of the A-Lang community on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

The event, held at the A-Lang Taxi Rank (station), garnered significant attention from both residents and non-members of the Church, contributing to an impressive turnout.

The initiative was made possible through a collaborative effort with Enchill’s Foundation, Maon Medical Centre, Beaver Dental Clinic, and Dr. Agarwal Eye Centre. A team of seasoned medical professionals spearheaded the health screening, employing advanced techniques to conduct thorough examinations. The comprehensive screenings encompassed a range of health conditions, including but not limited to Hepatitis B, Diabetes, Hypertension (Blood Pressure), Malaria, Typhoid, and Dental cleaning.

Throughout the exercise, health officials not only addressed immediate medical needs but also imparted valuable knowledge on healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare. In the end, a total of 170 individuals received medical care during the exercise. Beyond the health-related services provided, the event served as a unique platform to share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ with residents and non-members of the Church.

For ten years, A-Lang Worship Centre has been a pillar of faith, hope, and support for our community. Throughout this journey, we have witnessed countless lives transformed through spiritual guidance, love, and compassion. In the spirit of giving back to the community, the church organised the exercise to provide free healthcare to the residents. According to the Resident Minister, Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe, the event is not only a celebration of the church’s anniversary but also an expression of the love of Christ to all.

The weeklong celebration, which was held from Monday, November 6, featured several activities including a thanksgiving service, video documentary premiere, revival service, a strategic forum, a variety night, and was climaxed with a Homecoming Service, where hosted past ministers, officers, and members. The celebration kickstarted in grand style with a float parade throughout the A-Lang community on Sunday, November 5.

The anniversary was under the theme: “Celebrating 10 Years of Revival and God’s Faithfulness for Maximum Impact” (Lamentation 3:22-23).

Report by ALWC Media Team

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Redemption Assembly Organises Free Health Screening, Undertakes Blood Donation Exercise

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The Redemption Assembly in the Yennyawoso District of The Church of Pentecost on Sunday, November 12, 2023, organised free health screening for Church members and donated blood to stock the blood bank to help save lives.

The event, which attracted a high turnout, including residents and non-members of the Church, was undertaken in collaboration with the Kumasi South Regional Hospital.

The exercise was carried out by a team of experienced medical professionals, who conducted thorough examinations using advanced techniques.

The patrons were screened for various health conditions such as Hepatitis B and C, Diabetes, Prostrate enlargement, Hypertension (Blood Pressure), Malaria, Typhoid, HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, among others, as the health officials educated them on healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare.

Speaking in an interview with PENTECOST NEWS on the sidelines of the event, the Presiding Elder of the Redemption Assembly, Elder Philip Kwaku Boateng, disclosed that the free medical screening was inspired by 3 John 1:2, as Apostle John even prayed for good health for Christians. He indicated that it is not just enough to concentrate only on  spiritual well-being of members at the expense of their physical well-being. Rather, he noted, both must be treated on equal basis, underscoring the importance of good health in one’s Christian and social life.

Elder Kwaku Boateng, who was among the donors, further noted that the blood donation exercise is in line with the Church’s “Possessing the Nations” agenda, which enjoins members to influence their spheres with the values and principles of the Kingdom of God. He, therefore, urged other churches and corporate bodies to leverage on donating blood willingly to save lives.

In all, 28 pints of blood were donated to the Kumasi South Regional Hospital to help save lives.

As part of the event, all the donors were given packs of milo, tins of milk, and some drinks as tokens of appreciation.

The event, which took place at the church auditorium, also presented an opportunity to share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ with the patrons, especially the residents and non-members of the Church.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah