“Offinsoman Sanitation Awareness Week” Launched

“Offinsoman Sanitation Awareness Week” Launched

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The Offinso Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the headship of Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, has embarked on a float to launch the Environmental Care Campaign dubbed “Offinsoman Sanitation Awareness Week” and Plastic Waste Buy Back Day.

The event, which took place on Monday, March 13, 2023, saw over thousand people, including Local Council of Churches, traditional leaders, Muslim leaders and members, politicians, and students holding placards with inscription of sanitation messages. 

The float began at the Asamankama Station, through to the Chief’s palace to the Dentin Methodist School Park.

Launching the event at a community durbar, Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, who chaired the occasion, outlined the activities scheduled for the week that would see to the successful execution of the exercise to promote good sanitation in the Offinso Community.

He noted that awareness on sanitation in the Offinso Municipal would be intensified as residents would be sensitised and educated on proper sanitary practices for them to see the need to live filth-free lives as citizens of the country.

He added that buy back of plastic waste day is being implemented to turn trash into cash and empower the commitment of residents towards gathering plastic waste to prevent littering in the community.

Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson stressed that law enforcement agencies will be involved to supervise the various communities and if possible, arrest offenders to serve as deterrent to others.

The Offinso Municipal Education Director, Mrs. Gladys Kwakye, highlighted that keeping the environment clean brings the most of one’s living situation and as a result, improves the quality of life. According to her, the involvement of students in the Environmental Care Campaign activities provides a platform for training and shapes them on the need to uphold good sanitation in their surroundings.

She further enlightened that when children eventually grow up to be parents, they can raise their children with the hygiene practices instilled in them, thereby creating a healthy environment devoid of sicknesses and psychological disorders.

Mrs. Gladys Kwakye promised to oversee to the continuity of the Environmental Care Campaign programme in the Offinso Community to help promote healthy living.

On his part, Mr. Eugene Amo Asamoah, business developer and communications manager for Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant (K-CAP) stressed the need for the communal folks to be involved in the Plastic Waste Buy Back Day. 

He expounded that gathering of plastic waste for money reduces environmental pollution and saves Ghana’s water bodies and rich minerals in the soil.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah & Dennis Owusu

Evangelism Director Pays Courtesy Call On Volta Regional Minister

Evangelism Director Pays Courtesy Call On Volta Regional Minister

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The Evangelism Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, last Wednesday, paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, at his residence in Ho.

The Evangelism Ministry Director was accompanied by the Ho Area Head and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah.

During the interactions, Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah formally informed the Regional Minister about the ongoing “Ho for Christ” Crusade being organised by the Ho Area of The Church of Pentecost in collaboration with the Evangelism Ministry. He also shared with him some of the preliminary evangelistic activities undertaken by the Evangelism Ministry Advance Team ahead of the crusade and their impact on the region.

The Area Head briefed the Regional Minister on the various sessions of the four-day evangelistic activities, adding that: “we are sharing the gospel leading to the emancipation of the souls of men from the bondage of sin and its effect to the saving power of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

He said that the crusade would be climaxed on Saturday with a medical outreach. This, according to him, would be handled by a team of medical professionals within and outside the region to screen and treat residents of all kinds of ailments. 

Hon. Letsa, in his response, commended the Church for the impressive projects undertaken in the region and the nation and encouraged the Church to continue in pursuit. 

The Regional Minister also revealed that he had received an invitation from the Church to attend the upcoming National Politicians’ Conference, saying: “I actually consider myself an honorary member of The Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM),” he said.

The Regional Minister also praised the Church for tireless efforts at reaching out to lost souls through all means possible so as to lead them to the saving knowledge of Christ. 

Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, on his part, congratulated the Regional Minister and his team for successfully hosting this year’s Independence celebration to the admiration of all.

The Evangelism Ministry Director assured the Regional Minister to expect unimaginable breakthroughs in the region.

“Wherever we have such a crusade, it results in a tremendous transformation of harden systems and ground-breaking seasons,” he said.

At the end of the visit, the church delegation offered prayers for Hon. Letsa and also prayed for an outpouring of God’s blessings on the entire region.

 Report by Pastor Felix Brakatu

The Church Of Pentecost Donates To War Victims In South Sudan WEB

The Church Of Pentecost Donates To War Victims In South Sudan

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The Ho Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has donated clothes to victims of the civil war in South Sudan through the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei Ghana Battalion 2 (UNISFA GHANBATT 2) at Ho.

The donation took place on March 8, 2023, at the forecourt of the Regimental Headquarters of the 66 Artillery Regiment.

The women’s delegation was led by the wife of the Area Head and the National Women’s Ministry Executive Member of the Church, Mrs. Comfort Quampah, and the Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Fidelia Ametefe.

Presenting the items, Mrs. Comfort Quampah said, the Church is privy to the plight of women and children in South Sudan due to the country’s political instability and there saw the need to provide them with some material support in addition to the continued prayers the Church is offering for them.

Deacon Fidelia Ametefe further stated that the gesture, which is in line with the Church’s 2023 theme: “Repositioning the Local Church for Maximum Impact in the Nations,” was made possible due to the generosity of the women.

“The women of the Church contributed towards the donation by our own volition,” she said.

Deaconess Ametefe also noted that the clothes were all brand-new and for all sexes and ages.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Ghana Armed Forces contingent detailed for Southern Sudan, Rev. Lt. Solomon Aidoo, the Army Chaplain, expressed his profound gratitude to the Lord and The Church of Pentecost for their kind gesture and fervent prayer for war-torn countries.

The Second-in-Command of the Regiment, Major Felix Opoku, called on other churches, NGOs and organisations to emulate the charitable gesture of The Church of Pentecost. He was also grateful to the Women’s Ministry, in particular, for their concern for the people of South Sudan.

The RSM, SWO1 Awusavi, on his part, solicited the prayer support of the Church for the soldiers who have been assigned for peace-keeping in the East African country.

“Pray for the Lord’s protection for us and the smooth execution of our duty of maintaining order and resolving conflict-related issues in the country,” he said.

Present at the presentation ceremony were some members of the Women’s Ministry from the Ho Zone and some military personnel from Ho Barracks.

Report by Pastor Felix Brakatu

Old Tafo Area Women’s Ministry Organises Quiz Competition For Virtuous Ladies WEB

Old Tafo Area Women’s Ministry Organises Quiz Competition For Virtuous Ladies

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The Women’s Ministry of the Old Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised its maiden edition of quiz competition for Virtuous Ladies aimed at equipping them with the word of God and general knowledge of the Church.

The quiz, which took place at the Old Tafo Central Assembly auditorium recently, covered the current affairs of the Church and the Book of Esther.

The contestants from the thirteen districts within the Area battled it out and at the end of the competition, the Old Tafo District, which was represented by Deaconess Lydia Oppong Siaw, emerged winner with 34 points, while Atimatim and Ankaase Districts placed second and third respectively to the glory of God. 

For their prizes, Deaconess Lydia Oppong Siaw, received Women’s Ministry cloth, Virtuous Ladies attire and a wall clock, while each participant was given a consolation prize.

Speaking to PENTECOST NEWS on the rationale behind the quiz competition, the Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deconess Mavis Addai, disclosed that it was part of the repositioning agenda for the ladies for maximum impact. 

She noted that the ladies, as potential leaders of the Church, need to be equipped with the word of God and the general knowledge of The Church of Pentecost to help understand their calling.

She was impressed with the organisation of the event and applauded the effort of the coordinating team towards the program.

On her part, the winner of the competition, Deaconess Lydia Oppong Siaw, encouraged the young ones to consistently read their Bibles and partake in church activities to have an in-depth knowledge of the word of God and the Church in order to be established in the faith.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

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Gather The Waste! – Pastor Agbeko Charges

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The Kwashieman Official Town District Minister, Pastor Emmanuel Dzemekey Agbeko, has charged members of the Church and Ghanaians, in general, to ensure that all wastes they generate are properly managed.

He made this statement at a Stakeholders’ Meeting organised as part of the 2023 Environmental Care Campaign on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Kwashieman Official Town Assembly (KOTA).

He mentioned that, through the act of obedience by the disciples, the 12 baskets of leftover food were not made to go waste; neither were they left to rot and pollute the environment.

By gathering the leftovers, the disciples had the opportunity to preserve or re-use the pieces for other beneficial purposes.

Pastor Agbeko applied the lessons from these passages to the way the environment is being managed.

He said that God dwells among them and He does not like waste so we must not be surrounded with it – whether food leftovers, plastics or any other form of garbage. Out of the leftover substances around us, we can find opportunities to create new things to solve some problems of society and also earn income.

He advised participants to ensure that their homes are always clean and extend this habit of cleanliness everywhere they are.

The Presiding Member for the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly, Hon. Edmund Nii Lomo, in a brief remark at the event, pledged the full support of the Municipal Assembly towards the success of the Environmental Care Campaign.

The traditional leaders also promised to inform the entire community to turn up in their numbers to join the cleanup exercise.

Present at the meeting were the Presiding Member of Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly, Hon. Edmund Nii Lomo, the Queen Mother of Kwashieman, Naa Larteley Ayewuhu, and her elders and some other opinion leaders in the community.

Report by Elder Emmanuel Adofo Marih

PENSA-Kaneshie Sector Organises “Sector Day Out” web

PENSA-Kaneshie Sector Organises “Sector Day Out”

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The Kaneshie Sector of the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA-Kaneshie Sector) on Monday, March 6, 2023, organised inter-tertiary outdoor games, dubbed “Sector Day Out” at the Asamoah Gyan Sports Complex at the Accra Academy Senior High School.

The participating PENSA institutions were Pentecost University, Korle – Bu, Accra Technical University, Accra City Campus, Ghana Institute of Journalism, KAAF University and GH Media, which joined for the first time.

The sporting disciplines included soccer (football), volleyball, table tennis, Ludu, Oware, heat race and dame. A dancing competition was also held as part of the activities.

At the end of the football competition, KAAF University emerged as the winner, Pentecost University placed second whilst Accra City Campus and Accra Technical University both placed third.

Accra City Campus also emerged winners of the volleyball competition with Accra Technical University and Pentecost University placing second and third, respectively.

Accra City Campus again placed first in the male category of athletics, followed by Pentecost University in second position and KAAF University in third.

Pentecost University, however, took home the top prize for the female category of athletics and was closely followed by the Accra Technical University and KAAF University in that order.

For the second time running, the female football team of KAAF University emerged victorious in the soccer competition.

The competitions ended with Accra City Campus receiving the award for “Overall Best Institution” at the games.

The award for second prize went to Pentecost University, whilst Accra Technical University came in third.

All participating institutions were presented a certificate of participation for their active involvement in the games.

The participants also took the advantage to evangelise to spectators who had thronged the event venue in their numbers to witness the games.

Speaking to PENTECOST NEWS, the PENSA-Kaneshie Sector Traveling Secretary, Pastor Frank Mensah Tandoh, said that the “Sector Day Out” event, the second of its kind to be organised, seeks to develop the youth holistically and also create an avenue for socialisation and evangelism.

“The mandate of the Youth Ministry is to ensure the holistic development of the youth. This is the reason behind the organisation of the ‘PENSA Sector Day Out’ to ensure both the physical, social and spiritual development of the youth within the Sector,” he said.

He added: “In line with the Church’s theme of “Repositioning the Local Church for Maximum Impact in the Nations,” the socialisation aspect of the event is to foster comradery among the students so that they would see themselves as one big family.”

Pastor Tandoh also noted that the participants were all students drawn from the various PENSA institutions to represent their respective tertiary schools.

Report by Mavis Pewudie (PENSA- Kaneshie Sector)

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The Church Of Pentecost Receives National Award

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The Church of Pentecost was today presented a national award by the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the instrumental role played by the Church in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The award was received on behalf of the Church by the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, at a ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Apostle Kumi-Larbi was accompanied to the event by Apostle Samuel O. Asante (Kaneshie Area Head and Executive Council Member) and Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko (Finance and Administration Director).

The National Honours and Awards 2023 was organised by the State to honour distinguished individuals and deserving institutions for their roles in the fight against the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic.

It will be recalled that The Church of Pentecost, at the height of the pandemic, donated vans to the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to help educate the citizenry on the COVID-19 virus as part of efforts to contain its spread.

The Church also donated numerous medical supplies, logistics and other personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and various health centres nationwide to augment the Government’s efforts towards ending the spread of the deadly virus.

Perhaps, the most significant contribution of the Church to the COVID-19 fight was the release of the multipurpose convention centre to the State as an isolation and treatment centre for persons infected with the virus and undergoing treatment.

These noble services of The Church of Pentecost did not go unnoticed as many Ghanaians took to their social media platforms to shower praises on the Church.

The rousing cheer that greeted the mention of The Church of Pentecost at the event, prior to the award presentation, was clearly indicative of how highly the country values and appreciates the Church’s contribution to the country, hence the national honour.

Speaking at the event, President Akufo-Addo was grateful to all who contributed to efforts in defeating COVID-19 in Ghana.

“Our relative success in winning the fight against COVID-19 is a testament to the tireless work of our researchers, scientists, advisors, public health managers, frontline healthcare workers, hospital staff, contact tracers, the security services, public and private sector agencies, faith-based organisations, and many others,” he said.

The awards ceremony also saw thousands of other Ghanaians and institutions receiving various awards, including some faith-based organisation such as the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC), etc.

The event also had in attendance the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Chief Justice Kwesi Anin Yeboah, Inspector General of Police George Akufo Dampare and a host of other government officials and state functionaries.

It is also worthy of note that a significant number of distinguished individuals honoured at the event were members of The Church of Pentecost. We wish to congratulate them for the commendable feat and to encourage them to keep up the good work as agents of transformation and as good “brand ambassadors” of The Church of Pentecost.

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Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Supports Joma Police Station Project

Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Supports Joma Police Station Project

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The Anyaa-Ablekuma Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated 100 bags of cement at the cost of GHȼ8000.00 to the Anyaa Police District Command in support of the Joma Police Station project.

The donation was made on Monday, March 13, 2023, by the Area Head, Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye. He was accompanied by some Area Executive Committee members and the Joma District Minister of the Church, Pastor Albert Amoafo Anim.

ASP Bright Kwabena Asare, the Anyaa District Commander and a member of The Church of Pentecost, who received the items on behalf of the police service, thanked the Church for the generous gesture.

According to him, the Joma Police Station project started in 2013 to improve security in the Joma community and other surrounding towns. However, the project stalled due to lack of resources, a reason why they solicited the help of the Church in completing the project.

“The vision of the police unit is to have community policing so that the police will be closer to the people to provide the needed security issues,” he said.

ASP Asare also assured the delegation that the donation would be used for its intended purpose.

Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, in response, stated that, although the Church has unmet needs, they gave the Police service a prompt response to their request because the security of her members and the community at large is very dear to the leadership of the Church.

He further assured them of the Church’s commitment to support the project to its successful completion.

The Area Head also encouraged ASP Asare to remain resolute and faithful in discharging his duty so that Christ will be glorified through his good works.

Report by Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Media Team

NPP To Participate In National Politicians’ Conference

NPP To Participate In National Politicians’ Conference

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has pledged to fully participate in the upcoming National Politicians’ Conference being organised by The Church of Pentecost between June 14 and 16, 2023, at Gomoa-Fetteh near Kasoa.

The General Secretary of the ruling party, Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua, gave the assurance when an eight-member delegation from The Church of Pentecost led by its General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, paid a courtesy call on the national executives of the NPP at its headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra today (Tuesday, March 14, 2023) to brief them about the conference and invite them to participate in it.

“This is a godly conference, and we will not turn our back on God. We support the National Politicians’ Conference, and we shall fully come on board,” Lawyer Kodua stated.

The NPP General Secretary commended The Church of Pentecost for its contributions to the national development of Ghana in the areas of school buildings, hospitals, and prison facilities.

Contributing, the Chairman of the NPP, Mr. Stephen Ayesu Ntim, thanked the delegation from The Church of Pentecost for the visit and appealed to the various Christian denominations in Ghana to partner with key stakeholders to ensure a very peaceful election in Ghana in 2024. 

On his part, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Kumi-Larbi, said the upcoming National Politicians’ Conference forms part of the 25 thematic areas of the five-year strategic vision of The Church of Pentecost, which is currently the largest Pentecostal church in Ghana, which has a presence in 151 nations with over four million membership.

“We want the impact of the Church to be felt in the nation. Consequently, The Church of Pentecost has over the years, organised several national events such as the Royals’ Conference, Ministers’ Conference, Environmental Care Campaign, and now preparing for the National Politicians’ Conference in June this year,” he said.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi continued: “We want to raise a generation of politicians, who will influence society with godly values and principles.”

The other members of The Church of Pentecost delegation present at the meeting include Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko (Finance and Administration Director), Apostle Philip Osei-Korsah (Director of Counselling Ministry), Pastor Dr. Felix Dela Klutse (Media Ministry Pastor), Hon. Deaconess Elizabeth Sackey (Accra Mayor), Mr. Alfred Ofori Annye, Elder Stephen Djaba (Men’s Ministry Secretary), and Dr. Yao Yeboah (National Politicians’ Conference Planning Committee Secretary). 

Key NPP Executives present at the meeting include Ms. Rita Talata Asobayire (2nd Vice Chair), Dr. Charles Dwamena (National Treasurer), Ms. Kate Gyamfua (National Women’s Organizer) and other members of the party’s national executive committee.

Readers will recall that The Church of Pentecost delegation on March 7, 2023, also paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress to invite the party to participate in the conference. The party executives also assured the Church of its preparedness to participate in the upcoming conference.

Online registration for the conference has been opened and ends on March 30, 2023. So far, about 1,000 politicians have registered.

The National Politicians’ Conference is expected to be attended by politicians in The Church of Pentecost and other denominations across the country.

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I Want To Know Him More - Ex-Fraudster & Idolater Encounters Christ

“I Want To Know Him More” – Ex-Fraudster & Idolater Encounters Christ

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Michael Elikplim engaged in many fraudulent activities and made a living out of scamming people for their hard-earned money.

As Eliplim got richer, he acquired houses, cars and other properties at luxurious locations and was enjoying the good life.

To secure his wealth and have his victims spellbound, he went to some spiritualists for charms to back his trade.

All seemed to be going well for Michael until one fateful day when his whole world came crushing down on him.

A close friend of his betrayed him and caused his arrest. As a result, he lost all he had acquired, albeit fraudulently.

After the dust settled on the situation, he headed to his hometown, Adaklu in the Volta Region of Ghana, to escape the shame, disgrace and misfortune that had befallen him.

But tried as he did, Michael was unable to move past his predicaments and thoughts of spiritual forces continued to taunt him.

On the March 9, 2023, two members of the Evangelism Ministry Advance Team, who had been stationed at the Adaklu District, paid him a visit as part of a house-to-house evangelism exercise.

Michael shared his story with them and they, in turn, told him about Jesus Christ and how He paid for the sin of all humanity.

Right after hearing the message, Michael made the decision to accept Christ into his life and insisted on being baptised by immersion.

“I feel like a big burden had been lifted off my shoulders,” he said afterwards.

Michael is very zealous about his new-found faith and now holds Bible studies at his residence.

His thirst for the things of the Lord keeps growing by the day.

When quizzed about his passion for study of the Bible, a rejuvenated Michael said: “I want to know Him (Jesus) more and more.”

The house-to-house evangelism exercise was part of activities organised by the Evangelism Ministry ahead of the upcoming “Ho for Christ” Crusade.

The crusade, which is under the theme: Jesus Came To Seek and Save (Luke 19:10), would be held at the Anglokordzi-Rabazey Children’s Park. It would be climaxed on Saturday, March 18, with a free medical outreach.

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