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Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie, the Winneba Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has organised a one-day retreat for the Area pastorate and their wives.

During the event held at the Ansaful Central Assembly auditorium, Apostle Tackie delivered a sermon titled, “Live or Re-live the Pages of Acts of the Apostles: A Clarion Call for All Ministers,” inspired by a profound statement made by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, at the recently held Heads’ meeting.

In his message, he emphasised the significance of the Acts of the Apostles, highlighting their portrayal of the early church’s inception and astonishing journey.

He underscored the theme of availing oneself to God, drawing parallels to the Early Church’s unleashing of power.

Delving into key insights, the Winneba Area Head noted the importance of moving with power, drawing inspiration from the dynamic nature of the Early Church.

He explored the perceived gap between the Early Church and the present, attributing it to a diminishing commitment among believers.

Addressing internal conflicts, he drew parallels with the Early Church’s resolution of issues, emphasizing the need for power and endurance to propel the church forward.

He indicated the role of the Holy Spirit in unleashing the church, marked by flames, wind, and miracles, with poignant relevance in the present time.

Apostle Tackie also distinguished between Jesus’ assurance of disciples’ clothing with power in Luke 24:45–49 and the Acts 1:8 experience, shedding light on the nuanced nature of divine empowerment.

The Holy Spirit’s multifaceted empowerment for witness, glorifying God, and providing supernatural power for Christ’s church recurred in his sermon, illustrated through passages like Acts 3:7–10 and Acts 4.

Drawing upon Paul’s insights in Romans 16:25–27, the Winneba Area Head noted that believers, by virtue of their unlimited access to God through Christ, have a unique advantage over challenges.

Apostle Tackie concluded by urging believers to open up to God’s establishment, likening it to being on “steroids,” signifying an advantage to overcome everything, including challenges posed by the devil.

Apostle Tackie, afterwards, outlined Vision 2028, which seeks to unleash the whole church to transform worldviews, thoughts, and behavior with the values, principles, and lifestyles of the kingdom of God, leading many to Christ.

He also threw more light on the 2024 theme, “A People of God Unleashed to transform their world” (1 Peter 2:9; Acts 1:8), and also shared with the participants the official slogans for the new strategic vision of the Church.

Report by Pastor Emmanuel Foster Asamoah

Forty-nine-year-old Elder Frank Kwadwo Ayisi from the Sunyani Central District of The Church of Pentecost has emerged as the 2023 overall best farmer in the Sunyani Municipality within the Bono Region of Ghana.

Elder Ayisi, the Chief Executive Officer of “Frank V Farms,” clinched the award at the 39th National Farmers’ Day celebration held on Friday, December 1, in Antwikrom, a farming community within the Sunyani Municipality.

In an interview with PENTECOST NEWS during the event, Elder Nana Ayisi, also the Sanaahene of Baakoniaba Traditional Area, affirmed that agriculture holds considerable potential.

He, therefore, advised the youth to venture into agribusiness with determination and perseverance.

Mr. Patrick Delah Newman, the Sunyani Municipal Agric Director, echoed the sentiment, encouraging the youth to explore the numerous employment opportunities within the agriculture sector instead of pursuing white-collar jobs.

In recognition of his achievement, Elder Ayisi received a tricycle, Wellington boots, seedlings, bars of key soap, cutlasses, T-shirts, and a night’s stay at Eusbett Hotel with his family as part of the reward package.

The event was attended by the Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), the Agric Director, chiefs, religious leaders, security agencies, farmers, and the general public.

Elder Nana Ayisi commenced his farming enterprise in 2011 and currently employs 10 permanent and 16 temporary workers.

His livestock farm boasts 10,000 poultry birds, 30 goats, 30 sheep, 15 turkeys, and 60 cattle.

He also oversees eight hectares of cocoa farm, six hectares of cashew plantation, 13 hectares of cassava farm, and two hectares of mango farms.Elder Ayisi is married to Mrs. Victoria Ayisi, and together they have six children.

Report by Elder Collins Obeng K. Jr. (Sunyani Central District)

The Asenemaso District in the Abuakwa Area of The Church of Pentecost has held its maiden edition of the Family Week celebration.

The overarching theme for the celebration, which took place from November 13-19, 2023, was “Building and sustaining the family altar to impact generations.”

Under the direction of Pastor Peter and Mrs Divina Quayson (Asenemaso District Minister), the event was divided into three main sessions: Officers, Singles, and Couples.

The week was climaxed with a dinner night on Saturday to foster fellowship among singles and couples.

The singles session, dubbed “Exairetiko’s Conference,” took place on Monday and Tuesday under the theme: “Living an exceptional single life.”

The family week celebration aligns with the Church’s Tenet, clearly stating its marriage and family life stance.

The Church believes marriage is a God-ordained union for the lifelong intimate relationship between a man and a woman, as biologically defined.

The opening session of the family week celebration was grand and glamorously executed, witnessing the gathering of all officers and their spouses in the district. It was a beautiful gathering of old and young couples renewing their love, culminating in a dinner.

Opening the celebration, Pastor Peter Quayson underscored the need for officers to focus on the family as the foundation of their ministry.

He preached on the topic, “The family as the basic unit of the church.” Couples also had the opportunity to share life and marriage experiences.

In the singles’ session, Pastor Enock Ohene Karikari, the Abuakwa PIWC Resident Minister and the Area Youth Pastor, shared insightful thoughts on living an exceptional life, using Joseph as a case study.

According to him, in pursuing exceptionalism, one must acknowledge the inherent challenges and sacrifices accompanying such aspirations.

“Exceptional individuals understand that greatness comes at a cost and are willing to pay the hard price required for outstanding achievements,” he stated.

Pastor Peter Quayson, on his part, took the youth through the principles of exceptional single life. He emphasised that being extraordinary is non-negotiable since the world recognises and values excellence more than hard work.

He asserted that striving for excellence has a way of attracting opportunities and recognition from others. In the couple’s session, Pastor Agyemang Boateng addressed the various challenges families face today and provided biblical responses.

He opined that many of these challenges are man-made. He stated: “The family is incredibly important, and it’s the foundation of every country and state, and we should never downplay its role in our lives.”

The Saturday evening was observed as a family dinner night for the entire church.

Report by Asenemaso District Media Team.

The Tepa Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe, has called on believers to allow the Holy Spirit to saturate their lives to bring the desired transformation in them.

Speaking at the last “Koyhia Nyame” prayer programme for the year on December 1, 2023, at the Tepa Central assembly auditorium, Apostle Addo-Pappoe revealed that the Holy Spirit fire in Christians always acts as a catalyst and a divine booster that will lead them to make maximum impact in their societies.

“When the fire of the Holy Ghost is at work in a believer, he needs not to pay attention to the devil. Satan will disappear from their lives when the fire is at work,” he said. 

He continued that the devil’s venom will not be able to operate when the Holy Spirit fire is burning in their lives, just as the viper was shaken off into the fire by Apostle Paul (Acts 28:6).

He charged members to be filled with the fire of the Holy Spirit to take dominion of their territories. In this way, he said, they can transform their world.

Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe reiterated that when members are fully immersed in the Holy Spirit’s power, they will profoundly transform their marriages, workplaces, families, communities, and the entire world.

Pastor Eric Mensah of Hwidiem District, who happened to be the speaker, also admonished members to put on the identity of the fire of the Holy Spirit since they have the fire of the Holy Spirit in their DNA. 

He spoke on the theme, “Reposition yourself for a different identity for maximum impact” – John 5:35 and Psalm 104:4. 

Report by Overseer Emmanuel Owusu.

The Nkawkaw Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated some items and an undisclosed cash amount, valued at over GHS 50,000.00, to victims of recent flooding in the Adawso, Kotoso, and Hweehwee (Simpoa) communities.

The donation was made on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Mpraeso, led by Prophet Foster Kwasi Aniakwaa (Nkawkaw Area Head).

Prophet Foster K. Aniakwaa, presenting the items to the pastors and delegates of the affected communities, emphasised the church’s commitment to assisting those in need.

He underscored the church’s mission to spread the love of Christ and transform society using the principles and values of the kingdom of God.

“We cannot transform people when we turn a blind eye to the plight of those affected by natural disasters,” he said.

Receiving the items on behalf of the three districts, Pastor Samuel Aboagye Osei, the Kwahu Adawso District Minister, expressed gratitude to the Area for the donation and prompt response in aiding both members and non-members of the Church.

The items included bags of rice, gari, plantain bunches, both unused and used clothing, new clothes, soap, detergent, footwear, mats, treated drinking water, bread, biscuits, soft drinks, beverages, and other assorted items.

It is also worth mentioning that this is the second presentation made to the victims by the Nkawkaw Area.

The Area Head, accompanied by some pastors, visited the affected victims on October 25, 2023, to assess the extent of the damage and offer emergency food relief items.

Before the opening of the Akosombo Dam, communities along the Afram River (Afram Plains) faced massive flooding due to being part of the Upper Volta basin. Approximately 515 residents were affected in the three districts, impacting their homes, businesses, and farms.

Those present at the ceremony included Area Executive Committee members, delegates from the three affected Districts, Mrs. Grace Aniakwaa (wife of the Area Head), and the leadership of the Area Women’s Ministry

Report by Nkawkaw Area Media Team

Pastor Emmanuel Bosomah, the Resident Minister for the Barwah Barracks Worship Centre of The Church of Pentecost, graduated as a military officer from the Ghana Military Academy, Teshie, on Friday, November 17, 2023,

Commissioned as part of the Short Service Commission (SSC) Intake 60, Pastor Bosomah, along with 292 others, participated in a colourful parade at the ceremony.

He received a Presidential Commission of an Air Force Officer with the rank of Flying Officer (Fg. Offr.), following an intense eight-month training period.

Prior to his military training, Pastor Bosomah served as the District Minister for Anyan Denkyira in the Mankessim Area of the Church for two years. He also served as the Anyima District Pastor in the Kintampo Area from 2015 to 2021.

The ceremony was graced by dignitaries, including the Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, H.E.Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Defence Minister, the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff, and the Inspector General of Police.

Report by Pastor Lt. Franklin Kumi Lartey

Elder Seth Kyei Gyasi of The Kushea District of The Church of Pentecost has been adjudged the Overall Best Farmer in the Assin North District.

This recognition took place during the 39th National Best Farmer Award Celebration held at Assin Asempanaye on Friday, December 1, 2023.

For his achievement, Elder Seth Kyei Gyasi received a Tricycle, a Knapsack Sprayer, bags of fertilizer, and other farm inputs.

Another member of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs. Naomi Yeboah of the Assin Bereku District of the Church, also received the award for the “Best Farmer in Non-Traditional Crops” category, acknowledging her work in Beekeeping and Agro Processing.

Addressing the gathering, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Assin North District, Honorable Charles Ohene Andoh, congratulated all the award winners and appreciated the work of farmers across the District and beyond.

He emphasised the vital role of farmers in providing food and recognised their contribution to food security and the sustenance of life.

The DCE highlighted challenges facing the agricultural sector, including land ownership issues, limited market and financial access, climate change effects, post-harvest losses, high input costs, and low return on investment.

He urged greater appreciation for farmers facing such challenges and stressed the importance of adopting smart agricultural practices in response to global climate change.

The annual event, attended by chiefs, residents, farmers, department heads, security services, and religious leaders in the Assin North District, centered around the theme “Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and Resilience.”

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo (Assin Foso Area Reporter)