Asokwa Area Donates To PENSA-KNUST, KNUST Food Bank 

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The Asokwa Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of Prophet James Amaniampong, has donated food items to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) branch of the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) and the KNUST Food Bank to support the welfare needs of students.

The items, worth GH¢ 75,000.00, included 80 bags of rice, 20 packs of sardine, 20 boxes of mackerel, 30 packs of 1-litre oil, 30 boxes of tomato paste, 30 boxes of milk, 500 packs of gari, 20 boxes of Milo, 30 packs of Yazz sanitary pads, 20 boxes of Voltic water, 100 bags of sachet water, among others.

Present at the brief presentation ceremony on Sunday, June 26 2022, at the PENSA-KNUST building site grounds at Ayeduase, were the Asokwa Area pastorate and their wives, some officers of the church and their spouses, representatives of KNUST staff, the University Relations Officer and his team and about 200 members of PENSA-KNUST

Addressing the gathering at the event, Prophet Amaniampong said that the Lord laid it on the heart of the Area leadership to visit PENSA-KNUST and use the opportunity to extend brotherly love to those who, for one reason or another, may be in need. 

“We cherish you and appreciate your efforts and seriousness. We have followed your performances as a church, and we are proud of you. We will continue to pray with you for success in all your disciplines,” he said.

The area also donated food items to the KNUST food bank. The donation was received on behalf of the university by Mrs Theodora Oduro, the Senior Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs. She expressed gratitude for the generous gesture, describing it as a timely intervention.

“Over 1,200 people applied for the Food Bank last semester, but we could only serve 500 people,” she remarked, adding that the donation would greatly ease the burden on her office.

Pastor Jonathan Ebo Quaye, the KNUST Resident Campus Minister of the Church, and Elder Francis Amihere (PENSA-KNUST President) accepted the donation on behalf of PENSA-KNUST; they were grateful to the leadership of the Asokwa Area for this kind initiative. 

Present to grace the occasion were Apostle Dr. Joseph I.T Buertey (Resident Minister, PIWC-Asokwa), Pastor Lt. Franklin Kumi-Lartey, Pastor Peter Blood Asante (Resident Minister, PIWC- Kotei), Pastor Johnson Asiedu (Ahinsan Estate District Minister), Pastor Samuel Engman (Esreso District Minister), Pastor Boakye Yiadom (Ahinsan District Minister), Pastor Kyei Mensah (Gyinyase District Minister), Pastor Benjamin Kwarifa (Kaase District Minister), Pastor Ebo Dadzie (Abidjan Nkwanta District Minister), Elder Dr. Isaac Okyere (Asokwa Area Executive Member) and Elder Omane Siaw.

Also in attendance were Mrs Georgina Amaniampong (Wife of Asokwa Area Head), Mrs Joanna Dwomoh Quaye (Wife of PENSA KNUST Campus Pastor), Mr Charles Ankah (Directorates of Needy Students) and Dr. Pearl Adu Nyarko (KNUST Staff)

Report by PENSA-KNUST Media Team

HUM Coordinator Plants Tree At Kinkasie Dagati

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The National Coordinator of the Home and Urban Mission (HUM), Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, joined the Goaso Area of The Church of Pentecost to plant trees in the Kinkasie Dagati community last Sunday as part of this year’s Environmental Care Campaign.

The event, organised under the auspices of the Goaso Area Head, Apostle William Kojo Edzorhoho, also commemorated Apostle Kwafo’s visit to Goaso Area. 

Some of the trees planted included coconut, mango, and orange. 

Apostle Edzorhoho encouraged members of the Church to be involved in planting trees in line with the strategic vision of the Church, dubbed Vision 2023, and to support the government’s “Green Ghana” campaign. 

He tasked the local assembly to take good care of the trees planted, water them and ensure their survival at all costs. 

In a short remark, Apostle Kwafo intimated that, as Christians, it is their responsibility to take care of the earth, which is their Father’s creation, keep a clean environment, and plant trees to replenish the depleted forest vegetation. 

He also thanked the Area Head for the opportunity to be part of such an important event.

Present at the ceremony were Pastor Kwasi Bukari (HUM Pastor, Techiman Sector), Pastor Isaac Ekow Yarkwa (Goaso Area HUM Coordinator), Pastor Joseph Owusu Ansah Domfeh (Goaso District Minister), Pastor Samuel Arhin (Dadiesoaba District Pastor) and Naa Collins Anguo Kun (Chief of Kinkasie).

Also in attendance was the wife of Pastor Bukari, Magdalene.

Report by Pastor Samuel Arhin (Dadiesoaba District Minister)

Cape Coast Area Women’s Ministry Donates To Ankaful Prisons Annex

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The Women’s Ministry of the Cape Coast Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated some items worth GHS 11,100.00 to inmates of the Ankaful Prisons Annex at Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana.

The Area Ministry Leader, Deaconess Mrs. Georgina Ashley, together with Pastor Ernest Ohene Adu (Abee District Minister) and Elder Daniel Quainoo (Cape Coast Area Deacon), led the Church delegation to present the items during a visit to the prison on Tuesday, June 28, 2022

The items include rice, gari, sugar, water, toiletries, parazone, liquid soaps, detergents, soaps, drinks, milk, sanitisers, tissue papers, palm oil, cloths, toothpaste and brushes.

Handing over the items, Deaconess Ashley indicated that the donation is in line with the church’s “Possessing the Nations” agenda, which aims at influencing all spheres of society, including the prisons service, with Kingdom principles and values. 

“As Christians, we need to emulate the example of Jesus by doing good to all persons within our society, rescuing the perishing and caring for the dying,” she stated.

She also advised Christians to be socially responsible and contribute to nation-building since the government cannot do it all. 

Superintendent Elisha Ntsiful, who received the items on behalf of the service, expressed profound gratitude to the Church for the kind gesture and continuous support of the prison service. He lauded them and urged them to keep supporting the inmates.

Present at the brief presentation ceremony was the Cape Coast Area Executive Committee members of the Women Ministry.

Report by Pastor Daniel Appiah (Frami District)

Tell The World About Jesus – Apostle Nyamekye To Missionaries

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has charged ministers of the church missions field to declare to the world that Jesus Christ has atoned for the sins of the world.

Apostle Nyamekye made this charge at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa-Fetteh, during the just-ended orientation for newly-called missionaries of the church.

Addressing the missionaries, the Chairman of the church said that Jesus, who is the atoning sacrifice, did not only come to earth to die for believers, but He died for the sins of the whole world.

“When you reject Him (Jesus), you reject the appeasing sacrifice that saves,” he said, stressing that the sceptre of the authority of the Kingdom of God is Jesus.

According to the Chairman, Jesus is the only one who takes away the wrath of God, saying, “The righteous run to Him always when they are faced with difficulties.”

“When you carry the sceptre, you must be a righteous person. This is the foundation of Christ,” the Chairman stated.

He added: “Fasting and prayers do not activate the name of Jesus; it does not make the name more powerful, but it releases our spirit man and strengthens our faith to be able to act upon this name Jesus.”

The Chairman charged the missionaries not to worry about where they have been sent to since Jesus is the king over all nations.

Establishing the power and authority in the name of Jesus, Apostle Nyamekye iterated that His resurrection from the dead was God’s proof that He is the appointed one, hence the Son of God.

He then charged them to go into the nations and preach the gospel in love since the gospel is the essence of missions.

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2022 Orientation For New Missionaries Ends

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The 2022 orientation for newly-called missionaries of The Church of Pentecost has ended at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa-Fetteh, near Kasoa.

The five-day event, organised by the International Missions Office, began on Monday, July 4, and ended on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Closing the event with a sermon on the topic, “The Ministerial Call,” the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, stated that the ministerial calling is a life of pure and holy sacrifice.

“The whole church is called for the whole mission, but this particular calling is a call to sacrifice for the sake of the house of God,” Apostle Nyamekye said.

According to him, the call is a sacrifice for the sake of God and His kingdom. He, therefore, said that the motives of a man when he is being called are always read by God.

He admonished the clergy to be careful of the kind of friends they take in ministry because some have not been called and due to that their ‘gods’ are their bellies.

Apostle Nyamekye further said that ministry is about snatching men from hell and making them ready for heaven, stressing, “We are to seek the lost wherever they are.”

He added: “Anyone fit for heaven is a great asset to the earth. Therefore, once you offer yourself as a sacrifice, you do not determine where you are sacrificed. Hence, when you accept the call, where you are posted is in the hands of God.”

The Chairman urged them to have a better understanding of the ministry so that God will turn things around for them.

Quoting David Livingstone, he emphasized that the ministerial call is a diplomatic call assigned by God to men. He then encouraged wives of missionaries to support their husbands instead of arguing about their roles.

“As a minister of the gospel you are a diplomat, so your spouse’s role is not defined, hence, you are one in ministry,” he emphasised.

Notable among speakers for the orientation were Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (General Secretary), Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (International Missions Director), Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng (Bompata Area Head and Executive Council Member), Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin (Evangelism Director), Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (Asamankese Area Head).

Others were Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah (Ho Area Head and Executive Council Member), Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Anim (Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Pentecost University), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (Pentecost Men’s Ministry Director and Executive Council Member), Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo (Co-ordinator for Home and Urban Missions), Apostle Lt. Col. Benjamin Kumi-Woode (Chaplain, Ghana Armed Forces), Pastor Alexander Nyame (Co-ordinator, Ministry To Persons With Disabilities), and many more.

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First Urban Accelerated Church Building (UACB) Dedicated In Kaneshie Area

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The Living Faith Assembly, located at Atico near Danrose in Bubiashie District in the Kaneshie Area of The Church of Pentecost, has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The project happened to be the first church building under the newly introduced Urban Accelerated Church Buildings (UACB) to be completed and dedicated in the church.

The dedication service was officiated by Apostle Dr. Samuel Ofori (Head of Centre for Ministerial Formation, Pentecost University), assisted by the Bubiashie District Minister, Pastor Eric Kweku Ansah.

The dedication service was attended by the Chief of Bubiashie, Nii Kpatsakole Kumowuo, and his entourage, as well as the Keneshie Area Chieftaincy Ministry Leader, Nana Imprem VIII of Ekumfi Esiam, and some opinion leaders.

Also present were the representatives of Honourable Dakoa Newman (Member of Parliament for Okaikoi South Constituency) and some ministers of the church in the Area.

In a sermon, Apostle Dr. Samuel Ofori cited 1 Kings 8:26-39 and said that the local church must be a house of prayer and sound teachings to equip the members to possess the nations. He also mentioned that as the Lord listened to the cry and prayer of King Solomon during the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem, likewise the Lord will answer every prayer that is lifted up in the new edifice.

The project commenced in May 2021 and was completed in June 2022. It was mainly financed by the Headquarters of the church through the UACB grant and supported by the local church.

Report by Michael Asante. 

Doblo Gonno District PEMEM Puts Smiles On The Faces Of Nsawam Prisons Inmates

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The Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) of the Doblo Gonno District in the Achimota Area of The Church of Pentecost has visited the Nsawam Medium Security Prison and donated assorted items to the inmates.

The donation was made recently as part of the activities marking this year’s PEMEM weeklong celebration.

According to the District Minister, Pastor Kwabena Darko-Mensah, since the climax of the week coincided with Father’s Day, the church decided to show love to the inmates.

Assorted items donated by PEMEM to the facility included washing powders, sanitary diapers, bags of gari, bags of sugar, packs of toilet rolls, packs of toothbrush and toothpaste, packs of boxer shorts, bags of sachet water, boxes of guardian soap, loaves of bread and packs of milo.

Led by Pastor Darko-Mensah, the team comprised of an Area PEMEM Executive Committee Member – Elder Charles Adu, and the District PEMEM Executive Committee Members made up of Elders Abraham Ayertey, Delali Dekutse, Moses Ofori, Deacon Emmanuel Lantey and Mr. Francis Tweneboah. Some of the Local PEMEM executives and deaconesses also joined the team.

The District Minister, before the presentation of the items, shared the word of God with the inmates. He quoted from Romans 8:28 (ESV), “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

According to him, God can work out things to benefit His children irrespective of how hopeless the situation or circumstances may be, saying, “All we need to do is to love the Lord with all our heart, soul and might.”

Pastor Darko-Mensah encouraged them to fully trust in God and serve Him at all times. He ended by praying for the inmates.

The items were gladly received on behalf of management by the Chaplain for Nsawam Prisons, Pastor (ASP) Thomas Owusu Brefo.

The elated inmates requested the church to visit again.

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Everyone Who Prophesies Is Not Necessarily A Prophet – Apostle Dr. Quampah Asserts

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The Ho Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah, has stressed that there is a difference between someone who prophesies on the spur of the moment by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and the person who functions in the prophetic office.

According to the Executive Council Member of the Church, “anyone can prophesy, but everyone who prophesies is not necessarily a prophet. In other words, any person can make prophetic utterances, but not everyone can function as a prophet.”

Apostle Dr. Quampah said this last Wednesday when he spoke on the topic, “The Role of The Prophetic Ministry in Equipping the Church” at this year’s National Prayer Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

Reading from 1 Samuel 10:10-11 and 1 Samuel 19:23-24 to buttress his assertion, the Ho Area Head cited two instances in the Bible where Saul prophesied even though he was not a prophet of God.

“It is therefore important to note that the practice of speaking a prophetic word during public worship does not necessarily make one a prophet,” he advised.         

Expounding further, Dr. Quampah explained that a prophet is a person who has received a specific and personal call from God and consequently has the vocational commitment of consistently speaking God’s messages to the community of faith or demonstrating God’s power in response to human problems.

“Because of this calling, he or she maintains a lifestyle consistent with this ministry,” he added.

He further noted that the prophetic ministry is a vital aspect of the ministry of the Church because it is one of the ascension gifts given by Jesus to build up believers, who form the Church, into full maturity. In addition, prophecies strengthen, encourage, comfort and edify the Church (1 Corinthians 14:3-5, Ephesians 4:11-13), he said.

He further underlined the importance of the prophetic ministry by stating that the Bible consists of 17 prophetic books (16 in the Old Testament and 1 in the New Testament), making it (prophecy) a prominent part of the Christian ministry.

“The prophetic ministry impacts almost all aspects of theological discipline, including evangelism, pastoral care, homiletics (preaching), and Christian education or discipleship,” he also noted.

Bearing in mind the importance of the prophetic ministry, Apostle Dr. Quampah advised churches to be careful so that they do not discourage genuine prophecies in their efforts to weed out or curtail false prophecies.  

The Ho Area Head, instead, proposed that “since we overcome false doctrine by teaching true doctrine; and we should also promote genuine prophecy to overcome false prophecy.”

He noted that prophets speak the mind of God into a situation for a purpose, predict the future to direct human behaviour, inspire hope in difficult situations, and pronounce God’s judgment upon human sinfulness.

Dr. Quampah, therefore, advised self-proclaimed prophets whose actions bring the prophetic ministry into disrepute to refrain from it.

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Akuse District Women’s Ministry Visits Akuse  Prisons

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The Women’s Ministry of Akuse District in the Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost has visited the over 200 inmates of the Akuse Prisons in the Eastern Region.

A delegation of 56 women, led by the District Minister, Pastor Jacob Kwakye Frimpong, and his wife, Mrs Cynthia Kwakye Frimpong, as well as the District Women’s Ministry leadership, visited the facility on July 18, 2022.

In a brief address, Mrs Cynthia Kwakye Frimpong explained that the visit was in fulfillment of Jesus’ command to Christians to extend love and care to the vulnerable in society, including prison inmates (Matthew 25:26).

She added that the gesture was also in line with the church’s Vision 2023 of ‘Possessing the Nations’ which seeks to among other things extend ministry to neglected mission fields.

To the glory of God, four inmates accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour.

The items presented to the facility included church souvenirs such as calendars and desk diaries and 30 pieces of fufu bowls.

The women also prepared assorted foods such as fufu and light soup, banku and palm nut soup, konkonte and ground nut soup for the inmates.

The Officer-in-Charge of the prison, ASP Rufus Mensah, praised the church and the Women’s Ministry for its generosity and continued support to the inmates. He encouraged other organisations to emulate the kind gesture.

Report by Cynthia Kwakye Frimpong, Akuse.

Carry The Church Of Pentecost Brand Everywhere You Go – Apostle Gyau Obuobi Urges

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The Church of Pentecost (CoP), since its inception in 1937, has built a niche that has been transferred from one generation to other. It is in this regard that the Asamankese Area Head of the church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has urged ministers and members of the church to hold on to the Pentecostal heritage and carry the flame burning everywhere they go.

Apostle Obuobi made this charge at the 2022 Orientation for Missionaries at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa-Fetteh, near Kasoa on Monday, July 4, 2022.

In a presentation on the topic, “The CoP Brand,” Apostle Obuobi, who doubles as a member of the Audit Committee of the church, said that the brand of the church does not only differentiate it from other churches but brings out its core values.

“They are the things that shape the perception about the church, what we do and stand for,” he explained.

He added: “Though the church started with people who were not educated, the Holy Spirit inspired them to make the brand unique, distinguished and respected around the world.”

The Asamankese Area Head of the church further highlighted seven key factors that have contributed to the unique brand of the church. These, he noted, are absolute reliance on the Holy Spirit, prayer, the Word of God, elements of holiness and righteousness, emphasis on the local church, discipline and respect for authority, and the calling into full-time ministry and leadership succession.

Touching on the reliance on the Holy Spirit, Apostle Obuobi mentioned that the fathers of the church made much emphasis on the Holy Spirit. According to him, this has positioned the church to be widely perceived as a Holy Ghost-filled church.

He urged members of the church to keep the unquenching flame of the Holy Spirit in the activities of the church.

Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi also admonished ministers of the church to keep praying for more souls, the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and the expansion of God’s kingdom.

“The current generation must do everything in its power to keep and protect this brand and make it even better,” he said.

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