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The Aflao Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, dedicated two church buildings and the newly created Weta District Mission House. 

Present to assist the Area Head were the outgoing Afife District Minister, Pastor Seth Kofi Danah, and the Area pastorate and their wives.

The church buildings and the Weta District Mission House, mostly funded through grants from the Headquarters, the Aflao Area and the Afife District, are the Tsiyinu and Afiadenyigba Assemblies. In all, GH¢603,686.00 was spent to complete all the projects.

Tsiyinu Assembly building, which costs GH¢90,120.00 to complete, was opened in 1978 by Pastor K. K. G. Gadzekpo, the then District Minister of Agbozume (now late Apostle) during a rally held at Tsiyinu. However, the building project started in 1999 during the tenure of Pastor John Sampson Manu (the then District Minister of Agbozume). Currently, the assembly’s membership stands at 199, of which 148 are adults and the remaining children.

Afiadenyigba Assembly, on the other hand, started in 1986 with 12 members. It currently has 291 members, comprising 103 children and 188 adults. The church acquired the land for the project during the tenure of Pastor B. K. Adrakpanya. The members raised funds for the project to begin. Through the effort of the former Aflao Area Head, Apostle Peter Kofi Dzemekey and the current Head, Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo, the Area released a total grant of GH¢62,000.00 to support the completion of the building. 

The Weta Junction District Mission House project began when the District was created out of the Afife District this year. A parcel of land was purchased for the project in February 2023 at a cost of GH¢9,000. Elder Silas Kwawu Amegah of Afife District supported the Church with GH¢4,000.00 for the land purchase. The sod-cutting ceremony to commence the project was held on Sunday, March 5, 2023, by Apostle Agyen Brefo. The manse, which started in March, cost GH¢376,411.00 to complete.  

In his sermon, Overseer Wisdom K. Ahorsu of Tadzewu District admonished Christians to seek the glory of God in their lives. Speaking on the topic, “That there may be glory in this house” – 2 Chronicles 5:14, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 6:19-20, Overseer Ahorsu challenged Christians to do things that will allow the glory of God to come into their lives. These, he said, include unity, restoration of proper worship, sacrifice, prayer and consecration. 

In his remark, Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo encouraged Christians to hold on to the values and the faith handed down to them by their forebears. 

“Our forefathers stood in and fought for the church. Their efforts and hard work should encourage us to sacrifice and leave a good mark for future generations,” he asserted.

He commended Deaconess Agnes Fianoo, a pioneer member of Tsiyinu Assembly, for her sacrifices. Through her diligence, one of her daughters is a deaconess of the Church, while her grandson, Elder Bright Fianoo, is the current Presiding Elder of Tsiyinu Assembly in Afife District.  

Report by Pastor Francis Lamptey.

Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi has officially been inducted as the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost today [September 2, 2023], succeeding Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, who meritoriously served in the role for ten years.

The immediate-past Asamankese Area Head was elected to the high office during the 46th General Council meetings of the Church, which took place in May this year, attaining an overwhelming endorsement from the Councillors present.

His assumption of office makes him the seventh General Secretary in the history of The Church of Pentecost, following in the gallant footsteps of Apostles Joseph Egyir Painstil (of blessed memory), Apostle Daniel K. Arnan (of blessed memory), Apostle Rigwel Ato Addison (Rtd.), Apostle Albert Amoah (Rtd.), Apostle Dr. Alfred Koduah (Rtd.) and Apostle A.N.Y. Kumi-Larbi.

Notable among them were Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah (Rtd.), Former Chairman of The Church of Pentecost; Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, International Missions Director; Apostle Dr. Aaron Ami-Narh, President of the Apostolic Church of Ghana; and Elder Dr. Yaw Adutwum, Education Minister, and his deputy, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour.

The event also saw the induction of the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, to commence his second term, as well as the induction of the four recently-elected Executive Council Members, namely Apostle A.N.Y. Kumi-Larbi, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, and Apostle Banimpo Lare.

Apostle Ebenezer Hagan and Elder Ebenezer Acheampong were introduced as Youth Ministry Director and Deputy Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), respectively, at the event.

BRIEF PROFILE OF APOSTLE SAMUEL GYAU OBUOBI

Apostle Samuel Obuobi is a Chartered Accountant with a Master’s degree in Administration, a Master’s in Organisational Leadership and Governance, and a Bachelor’s in Commerce.

Apostle Obuobi was called into full-time ministry of The Church of Pentecost in 2004, starting as a Resident Minister at Emmanuel Worship Centre in Dansoman Area while simultaneously serving as a lecturer at Pentecost University.

He was later transferred to Prophet M. K. Yeboah Worship Centre in the Odorkor Area and subsequently assigned as Resident Minister at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Asokwa, and later at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic, Accra. 

Before he was elected General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, he served as the Area Head of the Church in Asamankese.

He is married to Mrs. Juliana Korkor Obuobi, and they are blessed with three children.

PENTECOST NEWS

The Kasoa Area of The Church of Pentecost has inaugurated the Prophet M. K. Yeboah (PMKY) Worship Centre to the glory of God.

The colourful inaugural ceremony, held recently, was officiated by the Area Head, Apostle James Kwabena Asare.

The event also coincided with the welcome service for the resident minister, Pastor Fred Amoakohene Sarpong, who also serves as a lecturer at Pentecost University, and his family.

The worship centre was established during the 46th General Council meetings this year after it was carved out from the Opeikuma District.

In a brief sermon on the topic, “Supporting your Pastor to Succeed,” Apostle James Asare urged church members to go the extra mile to support their leaders, especially their pastors, in achieving God’s agenda for His church.

Reading from Exodus 17:8-14 and Hebrews 5:1-5, Apostle Asare said, just as Aaron and Hur supported Moses to win the battle, supporting one’s pastor to succeed is a win for all.

Apostle Asare also urged the leadership and members of the Worship Centre to assist their pastor, bearing in mind that he is also a human being and not an “angel.”

After the sermon, Apostle Asare proceeded to inaugurate the Worship Centre and prayed for its leadership.

In attendance were the Kasoa Area Pastorate and their wives, Apostle M. O. Andoh (Rtd.), Pastor Samuel Nsiah (Rtd.), officers, and many others.

Report by Pastor Daniel K. Bentum (Kasoa Area Media Pastor)

The Mission House for the newly-created Kushea District of The Church of Pentecost was dedicated by the Assin Foso Area Head, Apostle Frederick Kweku Andoh, on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

The dedication ceremony which also coincided with the inaugural service of the New District held at the Kushea Assembly church auditorium, brought together members of the district who could not hide their joy at the successful completion of the building and the inauguration of the District.

Speaking on the theme, “The Growth Pattern of the Church: The Church of Pentecost in Perspective,” with scriptural references from Matt 28:18-20, Acts 1:4 – 8 and Titus 1:5, Apostle Andoh encouraged all to be worthy stewards who will take care of and build upon the gains of the fathers and the church.

He noted that it is in God’s plan to win the whole world unto Himself. After the ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ, the responsibility of reconciling the world back to Himself was entrusted into the hands of the church.

“God has made us stewards of the heavens and the earth and expects us to carry on from where Jesus left off. One unfortunate thing that could happen is for an individual to entrust their legacies and estates into the hands of bad and lazy people,” he noted.

He asserted that for the Church to effectively carry on their mandate, the Holy Spirit was given to the church by the Lord. This, he said together with the obedience of the fathers to make a move for the Lord by carrying the gospel to various territories and cultures notwithstanding the threats they faced, was the secret to the growth of the early church.

In a brief history of the District, it was noted that the idea of creating the Kushea District from Assin Praso District had been on the drawing board since October 2019. He noted that the creation of the new District which started as an Assembly in 1968 was necessitated by the expansion of the Assin Praso District and the sparse nature of the area.

The Mission House, which was constructed at a total cost of GH¢308,240.00, has three bedrooms, hall, prayer room, kitchen, store room, dining area, and an office.

Eleven officers made up of two Elders, four Deacons and five Deaconesses were ordained to serve in various offices in the church.

Present at the event were the area pastorate and their wives and members of the church as well as chiefs and elders of the Kushea community.

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo (Area Reporter)

The Anyaa District in the Anyaa-Ablekuma Area of The Church of Pentecost organised a colourful retirement service in honour of eight officers in the district who had served God and the Church meritoriously for many years.

The Area Head of Anyaa-Ablekuma, Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, assisted by the Anyaa District Minister, Pastor Emmanuel Teye Sackitey, officiated the service on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Quoting from Psalm 37:23-25, the Area Head preached on the topic: “God’s Promises for the Righteous.” He recounted God’s numerous promises for the righteous. However, he emphasized three cardinal promises: that the righteous will not be forgotten or forsaken, the righteous shall flourish, and their children will not go begging.

Apostle Ohemeng-Kwakye further encouraged congregants not to fear their past or their future, since God is the Lord of all past, present, and future. He quoted from Isaiah 49:14-16, Psalm 92:11-15, and Hebrews 13:5-6 to emphasize the fact that God does not forget His own, let alone forsake them.

Concluding the sermon, he encouraged Christians to have confidence in the Lord and put their trust in Him because God cares. He admonished the retiring officers not to see their retirement as an opportunity to forgo their Christian virtues, but they should endeavor to hold on to their faith until their last breath.

The Anyaa District minister read a brief profile of each of the retirees. The names and years of service as officers were as follows: Deaconess Mary Boahemaa Amanfo, Anyaa Central Assembly (41 years of service), Elder Michael Agyam, Berea Assembly (37 years of service), Elder Francis Ayertey, Bethel Assembly (36 years of service), Deaconess Lydia Dwomfour, N.I.C. Assembly (32 years of service), Elder Daniel Kwame Afedzi Hayford, Nsumfa (28 years of service), Deaconess Elizabeth Acquah, Bethel Assembly (19 years of service), Elder Stephen Adjei Boatey, Marantha Assembly (15 years of service) and Deaconess Gladys Ayertey, Bethel Assembly (8 years of service).

They served in various capacities of the church with diverse responsibilities; some held both district and local responsibilities. Certificates of service and citations were given to the retirees as appreciation for their various services rendered to the Lord and the church.

The retired officers were thrilled and thanked the leadership of the district and the area for the honour done them. They also pledged their commitment to the church and to continue to serve even in retirement.

Other ministers who graced the occasion were Apostle Daniel K. Noble-Atsu (Rtd.), Pastor Emmanuel Gyan Mantey (Rtd.), Pastor Stephen Viku (District Pastor, Nsakina Newtown), and Pastor Seth Osei Ohene-Benchie (District Pastor, Ablekuma Newtown).

To the glory of God, 410 persons were in attendance.

Report by Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Media Team

It was all joy at the Asikafo Assembly church auditorium in the Twifo Praso District of The Church of Pentecost as the pastorate, their wives, and members in the Twifo Praso Area converged to officially bid farewell to their outgoing Area Head, Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe, and his family.

The service, held on August 27, 2023, was officiated by Apostle Fredrick Kweku Andoh, Assin Foso Area Head, and assisted by Pastor Isaac Kofi Anane, the Mankessim Area Head. The well-attended event had in attendance Chiefs and queen mothers from Wassa Akyeampim District, as well as delegates from Techiman Area, Assin Foso Area, Greater Accra, Sege District, and other districts of the Church.

Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe assumed leadership of the newly-created Area in 2020, following its creation from the Assin Foso Area.

During the service, the Area Presbytery, Women’s Ministry, Pastorate, and royal figures from Wassa Akyempim District shared glowing testimonies about Apostle Addo-Pappoe’s remarkable achievements during his three-year tenure.

Apostle Frederick Kwaku Andoh delivered a sermon titled “Why Transfer?”  at the event. Reading from Isaiah 42:1-10 and Acts, Apostle Andoh highlighted the biblical precedent for transfers, citing examples such as Abraham and Philip from the Old and New Testaments.

He emphasised that transfers serve a purpose and that God provides security for those He calls. He also stressed that their calling is a form of transfer, resulting in responsibilities that should be embraced wholeheartedly.

In response, Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe and his family expressed profound gratitude to God, the Church’s leadership, the Area Presbytery, the Pastorate, and various individuals and groups who supported them throughout their time in Twifo Praso.

Report by Twifo Praso Area Media Team