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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, today paid a visit to the family of the late Elder Dr. Johnson Addo, a member of the Board of Trustees of The Church of Pentecost, following his sudden demise.

Elder Dr. Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Raphal Medical Centre, passed on to glory on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, after battling with a short illness.

Accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Mary Nyamekye, the immediate-past General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi Larbi (now Ashaiman Area Head), and Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu (Tema Area Head), the Chairman visited the bereaved family to sympathise with them for the great loss.

During the visit, the Chairman offered words of encouragement to the bereaved family and urged them to be strong in faith during this difficult period. He encouraged them to take solace in the fact that the late Elder diligently served God’s purpose in his generation.

“Elder Dr. Johnson Addo was a good man who spent his time on earth serving God, The Church of Pentecost, and humanity; and his good deeds on earth will forever follow him,” he said.

The Chairman further stated that, although his demise is a very painful one, Elder Dr. Johnson has been called to be with his Father in heaven and to rest from his earthly labour.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye also signed a book of condolence opened for the departed Elder.

The Church delegation also included Pastor Samuel K. Koomson (PIWC-Tema Resident Minister) and a cross-section of ministers and members in the Tema Area.

Report by Tema Area Media Team.

The La Area of The Church of Pentecost, headed by Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, an Executive Council Member of the Church, has renovated a 6-unit classroom block for the Forces Senior High Technical School (FSHTS) at Burma Camp in Accra.

Apostle Dr Nuekpe, on August 17, 2023, handed over the renovated classroom block to the authorities of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Present were Apostle Dr Colonel Benjamin Kumi-Woode (Coordinator of GAF Chaplains), Pastor Thomas Anane (La Area Estate Chairman), Mrs Juanita Toffa Nuekpe (La Area Head’s wife) and the Area pastorate and wives.The gesture was aimed at cementing the existing cordial relationship between The Church of Pentecost and the Ghana Armed Forces. 

The scope of the work covered block laying to raise the building, painting, re-roofing, provision of fans, creating a new drainage system, electrical installation, and replacing old doors and windows.

The project began in August 2022 and was executed by Zap Plus Company Limited, a construction firm, under the supervision of the GAF.

Report by Overseer Daniel Nana Sei Mensah (La Area Media Committee Chairman)

The Koforidua Area Head of The Church of Pentecost and Executive Council Member of the church, Apostle Mike Kwame Etrue, has inaugurated the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Akropong, in the Koforidua Area. 

The colourful event, which took place on August 31, also marked the welcome service of the first Resident Minister, Pastor Alex Kojo Adjani and his wife Elsie. 

Speaking at the service on the topic, “Building on Christ the Solid Rock” – 1 Peter 2:5-10, Pastor Emmanuel Kofi Ahinkan (Rtd) said that there are many waves that are causing several people to put their trust in things other than Jesus Christ, the solid rock. But for believers, he said, grace has found them.

He indicated that believers are now valuable assets such that Christ builds his church with them. 

He explained that rock is a solid, strong and protective object in its physical nature, saying, “Christ being a solid rock means protection, securing and enduring.”

He charged Christians to rise since Jesus Christ is the church’s foundation. 

Present at the inauguration were ministers and their wives in the Koforidua Area, including the Area Secretary, Pastor Musah Yahaya. Also present were Elder Emmanuel and Mrs Deaconess Dr Gertrude Yirenkyi Antwi, who donated four-and-a-half plots of land to the church for the construction of the PIWC-Akropong auditorium, students from PENSA Upper Volta Sector and members of the church. 

Report by PIWC-Akropong Media Team.

The Tema Greenwich Meridian District of The Church of Pentecost has held a retirement service in honour of 12 Officers who have meritoriously served the church for many years 

The retired officers are Elders Benjamin Amankwah (36 years of service) and Samuel Duker (33 years of service).

Others are Deaconesses Esther Mintah-Frempong (24 years of service), Hannah Manu (34 years of service), Naana Abban Quaidoo (25 years of service), Grace Adu Boateng (27 years of service), and Hon. Elizabeth Amoah Tetteh (33 years of service).

The rest are Deaconesses Faustina Afriyie (20 years of service), Martha Bissiw (23 years of service), Faustina Apagya Kwofie (12 years of service), Mary Duker (23 years of service) and Joyce Ntiri Darkwa (23 years of service)

Pastor Dr Suleman De-Graft Issaka, the District Minister for Tema Greenwich Meridian District, officiated the first event held at the Community 3 assembly auditorium. In attendance were Apostle Emmanuel Gyasi Addo (the immediate past International Missions Director, but now retired), Pastor Samuel Nsiah (Rtd), Mrs Esther Issaka (Wife of the District Pastor), Deaconess Charity Kuwornu (Tema Area Women’s Ministry Leader) and her husband, Elder Paul Kuwornu (Tema Area Deacon), among others.

Speaking on the theme, “Lessons from the shore of Tiberias Sea,” Pastor Dr De-Graft Issaka read from John 6:1-9 about Jesus feeding 5,000 men with five loaves of bread and two fish. He admonished believers to live chaste lives, saying, “Indicating your position as Christians doesn’t automatically guarantee heaven.” 

Picking some lessons from the passage, he entreated church leaders to be observant about situations and happenings around them, develop a hunger for things in Christ, be concerned about the welfare of people, show compassion, and make the members the topmost priority because people are their greatest resource.

“Nobody is useless in the house of God; hence, we must learn to appreciate what God has given us,” he said, adding, “The boy had food. The disciples had organisational skills, and Jesus had the ability to multiply. You have something somebody doesn’t have.”

He encouraged leaders to do their best and leave the rest to God. He also advised them to avoid waste in their leadership, such as time, opportunity, food, and lateness. 

Pastor Dr Suleman De-Graft Issaka concluded by encouraging the retired officers not to fear the future, stressing that the ability to finish the work and receive a befitting retirement is a great treasure. 

Apostle Emmanuel Gyasi Addo commended the Assembly for a well-organised program. He also congratulated the Officers on behalf of the Church and Prayed for the retirees. 

Apostle Emmanuel Gyasi-Addo (Rtd) officiated the second event held at the Safo Memorial Temple. 

Present at the event were Mrs Elizabeth Gyasi-Addo, Apostle Daniel Nsaful and Mrs Mary Yeboah Nsaful (New Tafo Area Head), the District Minister and his wife, Pastor Ralph Agyekum Darkwa, Pastor James Boakye Yiadom and his wife, Mrs Gloria Abbey, Mrs Esther Bonsu, Mrs Charity Kuwornu, Area Women’s leader and her assistant, Mrs Gloria Dennis, among others.

Speaking at the event, the District Minister, Pastor Dr Suleman De-Graft Issaka, exhorted the congregation from 2 Timothy 2:12, on the topic: “Doing Good Things.”

Pastor Dr Suleman De-Graft Issaka elaborated on weariness, its characteristics, effects, and solutions. According to him, weariness indicates a reduction in the frequency of what one does. 

To overcome weariness, he advised believers to constantly renew their relationship with God, avoid bad company, avoid listening to bad advice, and pray constantly to receive spiritual fuel to do good. 

Apostle Daniel Nsaful led the prayer session and prayed for the retirees.  

Congratulating the retirees, Apostle Emmanuel Gyasi-Addo (Rtd) blessed them for sacrificing so much for the gospel. He prayed that God would continue to bless and keep them. 

The retired officers, in response, expressed their appreciation to God for granting them the opportunity to serve in his vineyard in many distinct capacities. They also appreciated the leadership of the church for reposing confidence in them and their families for the tremendous support.  

Report by Benjamin Quarshie

The Aflao Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, inaugurated the newly-created Weta Junction District.

This colourful event also served as a welcome service for the new District Minister, P/Overseer Godsway Benny Torgbegah, and his family.

The creation of Weta Junction District was approved during the 46th Session of the General Council meetings of the Church in May 2023. It was carved out of the Afife District.

During the service, Pastor Francis Lamptey of the Agorve-Woe District preached on the topic “Effective Ministry Requires Strong Support from Others,” using 2 Timothy 4:8-11 as his key Bible reference.

Pastor Francis Lamptey stated that nobody can make it to the top without support from others.

He states that even though ministers of God have been called to serve God’s interests, their stewardship can be effective when they have capable men and women by their side, ready to assist them in their God-given assignments.

Expounding the main Bible text, he explained that the Apostle Paul succeeded in ministry because others helped him. In 2 Timothy 4:11, Apostle Paul, who was at that time imprisoned at Rome, pleaded with Timothy to get to him quickly and offer him some assistance. In his plea, the Apostle Paul told Timothy to get Mark and bring him to him along because the latter was helpful to him in ministry.

“Some biblical scholars allude that Mark was a serviceable Christian leader who also had knowledge in the Latin language. His services were needed in Paul’s life and ministry,” he said.

Pastor Lamptey also stressed that, in the same vein, some biblical figures who made great strides in their service to God also depended on the support of others. King David, for instance, had mighty men who, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land (1 Chronicles 11:10).

He, therefore, urged Christians to support the clergy in the service to God so that the Lord’s kingdom will be advanced in their spheres.

“We can offer support to the clergy by praying for them. Sometimes, a little encouragement can lift up their spirits. Besides, supporting their physical needs in the discharge of their ministerial duties will also motivate them to push harder to advance the Lord’s cause,” he said.

Pastor Lamptey encouraged P/Overseer Benny Torgbegah to set a good example for his members in everything by doing what is good.

“In your teachings show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned by those who might rise to oppose you since they will have nothing bad to say about him,” he advised.

Apostle Agyen Brefo, on his part, encouraged the members and officers of the Weta Junction to rally behind their District Minister and work together to raise the Weta Junction to a high pedestal.

He also led all gathered to pray for P/Overseer Torgbegah and his family, as well as the District Executive Committee members and the officers of the newly-created District.

In attendance were the Aflao Area pastorate, Area Executive Committee members, members and officers from other Districts within the Area, the Weta Junction District officers, and members, as well as some invited guests.

Report by Aflao Area Media Team