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The Achimota Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle David Tettey Tekper, has admonished Ministers of the Gospel to make a steady effort to excel in the ministry to which God has assigned them.

Apostle Tekper made the call at the Heads’ Session of the 46th Session of the General Council Meetings at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Referring to 1 Timothy 1:12 and Proverb 31: 29, Apostle Tekper said ministers of God must be special kinds of people if they are the ones God is going to use for His work on earth.

He added that there are a lot of ministers called by God into his vineyard and for that matter, they have to strive hard for excellence.

He reiterated that desiring to encounter God more must always be the focus for all men of God. He therefore, urged Ministers of the gospel to concentrate on the work of God with a pure heart, and a renewed mind to enable them to set their priorities right as people sent by God.     

PENTECOST NEWS

Four couples in the Kwabenya Old Town District in the Haatso Area of The Church of Pentecost have had their marriages formalized and blessed to the glory of God.

The colourful ceremony, which took place at the Central Assembly on Saturday, April 29, 2023, was officiated by the District Minister, Pastor William Amponsah Asiamah. The programme was well-attended by the members and relations of the couples.

The couples are Alex Asamoah & Rebecca Ofori, Emmanuel Kofi Forson & Joyce Nyamekye, Daniel Oppong & Veronica Wiredu, and Solomon Sakyi & Gifty Amuzu.

Pastor William Amponsah Asiamah explained that the district sponsored the event to help members who had issues with their marriages to regularize them, and to ease the financial burden on the couples.

He was optimistic that more marriages in the district would be regularized in the future, given the success of the maiden event.

In a sermon, Rev. James Kobina Darko Otabil of Jabez Home Ministries, Kwabenya, spoke on the topic: “Let Us Build A Home Together,” based on 2 Kings 4:8-10.

He said that the Shunammite woman convinced her husband to build a well-furnished room in their home to host Prophet Elisha anytime he came around.

According to Rev. Otabil, if couples love themselves, and unite in heart and spirit, they will be able to build a solid Christian home to the admiration of all.

The couples expressed their gratitude to the church and God for the opportunity to formalize their unions.

Present at the ceremony was Mrs Georgina Amponsah Asiamah, wife of the District Minister, among others.

PENTECOST NEWS.

The Dansoman Area Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost (CoP), on Monday, April 24, 2023, organised a one-day retreat for youth members in the Area at the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

The event, dubbed “At the Feet of the Fathers,” was held under the auspices of the Area Head, Apostle Daniel Kodjoe Sey, and the Area Youth Ministry Leader, Pastor Ebenezer Amartey Ahuakese, who is also the Resident Minister for the Pentecost International Worship Centre, Dansoman (PIWC-Dansoman).

During the retreat, Apostle Sey spoke on the topic “Run the Race of Faith,” culled from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Titus 2:11-12 and Philippians 2:16. In his sermon, the Dansoman Area Head drew a comparison between the life of a Christian and that of an athlete, emphasising the importance of having a heavenly perspective and following the rules set by God.

He also stressed the need for discipline, self-control, and integrity to obtain the crown awaiting them in heaven.

Apostle Sey, therefore, advised Christians, particularly young people, to remove besetting sins, train themselves in reading, praying, and fasting, and focus on the mark to finish the race of faith with endurance.

He also encouraged the youth to connect with their source of help, the Lord Jesus, to overcome challenges.

The maiden edition of the retreat was a great success recording a total of 778 youth participants.

The event also featured an interview session during which the two resource persons, Apostle Sey and his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Adwoa Sey, shared some of their life experiences as well as highlights of their ministry and marital relationship with the youth.

Notable attendees at the event were Pastor Isaac Ennin Quaicoe (Sakaman District Minister) and his wife, Mrs. Abigail Ennin Quaicoe, as well as Mrs. Rebecca Ahuakese (Wife of the Area Youth Ministry Leader).

Elder Stephen Atimbire (Assistant Area Youth Ministry Leader), Elder Joshua Ahamazie (Area Youth Ministry Organiser), Elder Solomon Tackie (Area Youth Ministry Media Coordinator), and some ministry executive committee members at the Area and district levels also attended the event.

Report by Dansoman Area Youth Ministry Media Team

The Tema Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu, has assured Christians that their many sacrifices towards promoting the work of God would not go unrewarded.

“Every aspect of your life, especially the sacrifices you make as a Christian, would not go unrewarded, and they would not be taken away from God’s records,” he said, adding, “The Bible was careful to mention the names of all those who visited Jesus’s tomb early in the morning.”

Apostle Ankra-Badu was speaking at the climax of the Tema Zone Easter Convention held at Chemu School Park, from April 5-9, 2023, under the theme: “Crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20).

The event attracted thousands of people, including members and non-members from across the Area. Various speakers ministered on topics related to the theme.

Speaking on the topic, “The Resurrection of Christ: My Responsibility to The World,” Apostle Ankra-Badu urged Christians to take up the responsibility resulting from the death and resurrection of Jesus, as God himself took responsibility to ensure that all that he had planned concerning the salvation of man would be fulfilled through Christ Jesus, and Jesus, on his part, offered his life as a ransom for many.

Apostle Emmanuel read from Mark 16:1-8 and emphasized that Jesus’s resurrection taught believers that Christ was undeniably God, that God had accepted his atoning work of the cross, that humanity would get a righteous judgment, and that they would be raised from the dead.

Apostle Emmanuel Ankra-Badu highlighted six critical areas of responsibility expected of Christians as partakers of Christ’s death and resurrection: duty, diligence, excellence, perseverance, accountability, and initiative.

He noted that Christians with good character are responsible people who do not shy away from taking responsibility.

During the convention, many souls were won, and several others received Holy Ghost baptism and healings. God encouraged his church through testimonies and prophecies during worship sessions—the atmosphere at the various zonal centres charged due to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Those present at the convention included Mrs Rosina Ankra-Badu (wife of the Area Head), Apostle Matthew Larbi Wettey (Rtd.), Pastor Alex Nana Kwame Oppong (Area Secretary), Pastor Dan N. Asihene (Tema Zonal Chairman), Elder Paul Kuwornu (Area Deacon), and other Ministers and their wives in the Tema Zone.

Report by Tema Media Team

The Yennyawoso District in the New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost, has organised a befitting retirement service in honour of ten officers who have meritoriously served the Church in various capacities.

Officiated by the Area Head, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, with assistance from the District Minister, Pastor Charles Oduro, the service, which took place on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Yennyawoso Central Assembly auditorium, attracted a high turnout.

The retirees, comprising 2 Elders, a Deacon, and 7 Deaconesses, who served for periods ranging from 13 to 41 years, were each presented a citation, certificate of service, and an undisclosed amount of cash in recognition of their invaluable and committed services to God and the Church.

Speaking at the event on the topic: “Hold Firm to the Faithful Word for Maximum Impact in the Nations,” based on Titus 1:9 and Revelation 2:25, Prophet Tetteh Doku highlighted the need for Christians to hold fast and constantly rely on the word of God in all situations.

He outlined the relevance of God’s Word in the lives of believers, saying, “Our officers who are retiring today have been sustained by the Word from the day they believed until now. Therefore, we should preach, teach and prophesy the Word.”

Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku commended the retirees for availing themselves to be used mightily by God and extolled their praiseworthy efforts in advancing the Kingdom business.

In attendance were Mrs. Victoria Tetteh Doku (Wife of the Area Head), Mrs. Gladys Oduro (Wife of the District Minister), Apostles Isaac Kwasi Amoako (Rtd), Johnson Agyemang-Baduh (Rtd) and Mrs. Agnes Adu-Amankwaah (Wife of Pastor Andrew Adu-Amankwaah (Rtd).

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah