Bolga Area Holds Ministers And Wives Retreat web

Bolga Area Holds Ministers And Wives Retreat

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The Bolgatanga Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle David Amankwaa, and his wife, Mrs Rosemond Amankwaa, have organised a three-day Fasting and Prayer Residential Retreat for the 33 ministers and wives in the Area.

The event, which took place at the PIWC-Bolga from Wednesday, 4th to Friday, 6th October 2023, was on the theme: “Repositioned to Focus on Jesus.”

Speaking at the retreat with references to Hebrews 1:1-3 and Mark 9: 1-8, Apostle Amankwaa shared with the pastorate the superiority of Jesus to prophets and angels. He said that Jesus is exalted above all personalities and beings in the heavens, on earth and under the earth; hence, the need to focus on Him and yearn to know Him better. 

Apostle Amankwaa shared the Executive Summary of the Area’s five-year vision (Vision 2028) with the ministers and their wives. The vision has the theme: “Knowing Jesus, Possessing the Nations.” He stated that knowing Jesus brings eternal life, transformed life, integrity, grace to overcome challenges and power to possess nations, among others.

Discussing the vision document, the ministers and their wives made relevant inputs through group meetings and plenary sessions.

The Spirit-filled atmosphere stimulated revelations, instantaneous worship, intense prayer sessions and prophecies. 

As part of the retreat, the Area Head assigned Pastor Evans Bawomia (Bongo District Minister) to do an extensive presentation on the effective ways of ministering in the Bolga Area, touching on the cultures, practices, members’ expectations, strengths in ministering in Bolga Area, the potential weaknesses, opportunities and threats. 

Pastor Michael Agbadze also made a presentation on teamwork, the key to ministry effectiveness and efficiency, while Pastors Michael Peasah and Yaw Sarpong Aguyire also handled the following: Water baptism, Child Dedication and the Lord’s Supper. The Area Accountant, the Area Deacon and the Executive Assistant also made some relevant presentations.

Apostle Amankwaa shared insightful Pastoralia and wholeheartedly blessed all the participants and ended the retreat on Friday afternoon with a communion service. 

During an inspection of the Area Office and Pentecost Clinic project sites, Pastor Aguyire proclaimed the gospel to three drug addicts who accepted Christ, with two of them instantly being baptised in water.

Report by Harriet Asante  

Apostle Dr. George Portuphy & Team Survive Near-Fatal Accident web

Apostle Dr. George Portuphy & Team Survive Near-Fatal Accident

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Apostle Dr. George Mike Porruphy, the National Head of The Church of Pentecost in Indonesia, along with his wife, Dr. Cynthia Portuphy, and two fellow Church members, Brother Atma and Sister Lina, experienced a miraculous escape from a near-fatal accident.

On September 26, 2023, at around 11:00 pm, after the team had finished an initial fellowship meeting in Jakarta and were heading home on the highway, their vehicle was struck by another speeding vehicle that had veered out of its lane.

The collision was so devastating that their vehicle flipped over twice before crashing into a curb and ending up on its back, with its tires in the air, completely totaled. The other vehicle involved was also severely damaged.

Through God’s grace, the team survived this harrowing experience, crawling one by one out of the vehicle through shattered windows, even as the scent of gasoline lingered.

All glory to God for their miraculous deliverance!

Report by the CoP-Indonesia Media Team

New Winneba Area Head Holds IMaiden Meeting With Pastorate web

New Winneba Area Head Holds Maiden Meeting With Pastorate

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Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie, the newly appointed Area Head of Winneba Area, and his wife, Mrs. Abigail Naa Densua Tackie, convened their maiden meeting with the Area pastorate and their spouses.

The meeting  took place at the Ansaful Central Assembly church auditorium on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, and served as a familiarisation session between the new Area Head and the pastorate.

Apostle Nii Tackie delivered a sermon on the theme “Let’s Retire,” with Psalm 4:1-8 as the foundational text.

In his message, he elucidated that “retire,” in this context, signifies “to surrender.”

He explained that despite David’s remarkable achievements as a great man of God, a man after God’s own heart, anointed as king of Judah and Israel, his victory over Goliath, and his preparations for the temple of Solomon, he had his share of weaknesses. These included adultery, the role in Uriah’s death, and family and political troubles.

David also experienced a time when his prayers seemed unanswered and faced false accusations. However, he entrusted everything to the Lord, declaring, “in peace I will both lie down and sleep.”

Apostle Tackie encouraged the ministers and their wives to surrender their ministerial challenges and life’s troubles to the Lord, emphasising that this surrender would bring them peace and rest.

The meeting also included an orientation session where the Area Head outlined his expectations for the pastorate.

During the event, Mr. Ernest Agyemang, the new Area Driver, and Mrs. Gladys Okai, the new Executive Assistant, were formally introduced to the pastorate and their wives.

Report by Winneba Area Media Team

ABSA Bank Appreciates The Church Of Pentecost web

ABSA Bank Appreciates The Church Of Pentecost

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ABSA Bank Ghana has presented a plaque to The Church of Pentecost to appreciate the strong partnership the Church has built with the bank over the years.

A team from ABSA comprising the Acting Relationship Manager, Anita Ofori, and the Head of Customer Engagements and Insights Customer Experience Department, Adwoa Kyerewa Amponsah, were at the Headquarters of the Church at La, Accra, on Friday, October 6, 2023, to convey the bank’s appreciation to the Church.

According to Ms. Ofori, the visit formed part of the activities marking the bank’s Customer Service Month, celebrated in October every year. 

“We are here to show our appreciation to The Church of Pentecost, our top customer, to present this gift to show our appreciation to the Church. We also wish to congratulate you on your assumption as the new General Secretary of the Church,” she said.

The General Secretary, Apostle Obuobi, on his part, expressed his joy for the visit and thanked the bank for the award.

“The Church of Pentecost has had a long-standing relationship with ABSA. We have had no challenge with ABSA in managing our funds,” he indicated.

Apostle Obuobi assured the bank of the Church’s intention to continue to work with them for the mutual benefit of both organisations.

He took the opportunity to introduce the new Finance and Administration Director (FAD) of the Church, Pastor Emmanuel Kwabena Appah, to the bank officials.

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Pentecost University Matriculates 78 New Theological Students

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The Pentecost University has matriculated 78 new students for its Theology and Missions programme at the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM).

The students will undergo a five-year course that combines academic training and practical ministry.

The matriculation ceremony was held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) campus of the PSTM, Gomoa-Fetteh, on Friday, October 6, 2023.

The Chaplain of the University, Pastor Francis Broni, thanked the students and staff for their presence and prayed for God’s guidance and blessing on their studies.

The Registrar of the University, Dr Foster Amoani, congratulated the students on their admission.

He explained that matriculation is a formal process that grants students access to the academic programmes offered by the university and binds them to the rules and regulations of the institution.

He urged the students to set specific educational objectives and work hard to achieve them.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Anim, who doubled as the Director of PSTM, welcomed the students to the university community and shared its vision and mission with them.

He said that the university aims to produce spiritually vibrant, intellectually sound, and socially relevant graduates.

He stressed that the university is committed to shaping the thinking and worldview of its graduates with biblical values and principles.

Apostle Dr Anim outlined the Theology and Missions programme, which involves a one-year commissioning after the first year of study, field placement in various parts of the world, and a four-year completion of the course.

He encouraged the students to experience a real encounter with Jesus Christ so that they could be transformed and transform others through their ministry.

The ceremony was attended by faculty and staff from both the Sowutuom campus and the PCC campus of the University.

Some of the notable guests were Apostle Jonny Peprah, Dr Abraham Nyebar (Chief Finance Officer), Dr Mrs Denise Anatsui (Academic Registrar), Dr Michael Adonu (Acting Head of Department, Philosophy, Politics and Economics), Dr Michael Appiah (South Africa), Dr Bismark Owusu Sekyere, and Rev. Abraham Nortey, among others.

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GPCC Commiserates With Ex-President Kufuor web

GPCC Commiserates With Ex-President Kufuor

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The leadership of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) today [Thursday, October 5, 2023] paid a visit to the residence of former President John Agyekum Kufuor at Peduase to commiserate with him over the passing of his wife and former First lady, Mrs Theresa Kufuor. 

The 1st Vice President of the GPCC, Bishop Dr Gorden Kisseih, led the delegation comprising Apostle Emmanuel Tettey (GPCC General Secretary), Apostle Samuel Obuobi (General Secretary, The Church of Pentecost), Pastor E. K. Duoduo (National Overseer, Deeper Life Bible Church), Rt. Rev. Dr Nana Anyani-Boadum and Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe (La Area Head and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost).

Apostle Samuel Obuobi, on behalf of the delegation, led a heartfelt prayer for the former President and his family. 

As a symbol of unity and solidarity, a book of condolence was signed on behalf of the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost by Apostle Samuel Obuobi.

Mrs Theresa Kufuor, aged 87, peacefully passed on to glory on October 1, 2023. She left behind her husband, former President John Agyekum Kufuor, and five children. 

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COPCOM Director Visits New Tafo Area

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The Director of The Church of Pentecost Counselling Ministry (COPCOM), Apostle Dr Philip Osei-Korsah, has paid a day working visit to the New Tafo Area of the Church.

As part of his visit, which took place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Apostle Dr Osei-Korsah met with all the ministers and their wives in the Area in the morning for an interactive session at the Ebenezer Assembly auditorium, F-Line, in the Buokrom Estate District.

Meeting key stakeholders of the Church, including Ministers and their Wives, COPCOM Executives, Presiding Elders, Local Secretaries, Ministries and Committees Executives at all levels, among others, in the evening at the M. K. Yeboah Memorial Temple, Krofrom, the COPCOM Director gave a presentation on the topic: “Working Together to Achieve Seminar.”

In his presentation, he emphasised the need for collaboration between the various ministries and committees in the Church for maximum impact as far as the “Possessing the Nations” agenda is concerned, calling on them to work together for the common goal of the Church. He indicated that the ministries are interrelated as they all work on humanity, hence the need to collaborate for the progress of the Church.

Drawing from Psalm 133:1-3, Apostle Dr Osei-Korsah explained that collaboration and teamwork define the perfect nature of the Triune God. He pointed out that the phrase “Let Us” in the creation story in Genesis 1:26 suggests that teamwork concept emanates from God, which must be emulated by Christians in all their endeavours. He noted that though God is a God of unity, He desires diversity.

“God desires both relational unity and functional diversity. He values diversity but not division. So, He expects us to work as a team to advance His kingdom on earth,” he highlighted.

Touching on possible outcomes of collaboration, the COPCOM Director mentioned that the result of teamwork is overwhelming as God’s power is released in a special way.

“Working together will always bring about wonderful results. Therefore, every effort should be made to ensure that there is teamwork at all levels in the Church,” he stressed.

Apostle Dr Philip Osei-Korsah also took the participants through the potential areas of collaboration, with a special emphasis on communication.

There was an interactive session where participants were given opportunity to ask questions relevant to the collaboration among the ministries in the Church, with some getting clarifications to thought-provoking issues encountered in their leadership.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Winneba Area PEMEM Organises Entrepreneurial Skills Training For Church Members WEB

Winneba Area PEMEM Organises Entrepreneurial Skills Training For Church Members

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The Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) of the Winneba Area, in collaboration with McKeown Global Company Limited, has organised entrepreneurial skills and alternative livelihood training for members of the church in the area.

About 408 participants drawn from the Awutu, Senya, Winneba, Apam, and Odina Ogua zones took part in the five-day event, which was held from Monday, September 25, to Friday, September 29, 2023.

The Area PEMEM Leader, Pastor Augustine Norman Kantiampong, who also serves as the Winneba District Minister, stated that the rationale behind the training is to equip the members with employable skills for sustainable livelihoods.

According to him, this would help reduce the high rate of unemployment in the church and the nation as a whole.

The participants were taught various skills, including the production of brown sugar, organic fertilizer, “Azuma” soap, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner, bee farming, yogurt production, snail farming, bar soap making, catfish farming, weedicides, and biodigesters.

Some participants who spoke to PENTECOST NEWS at the sidelines of the event expressed appreciation to the PEMEM leadership for this laudable initiative.

Report by Pastor Isaac Sunkwah Nekasen (Gyahadze District)

HUM Ministers Outreach Yields 697 Souls web

HUM Ministers Outreach Yields 697 Souls

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A 5-day special outreach organised by the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) Ministers and their wives has won 697 souls for Christ.

The outreach, held in two administrative Areas of The Church of Pentecost in the Western  Region – Tarkwa and Asankrangwa, led to 189 water baptisms and 17 Holy Spirit baptisms.

Other ministers of the church and members of the Nation Possessors in the two Areas supported the event.

The outreach was aimed at reaching out to HUM-targeted groups such as Expatriates, African Migrants, Urban Poor and Marginalised such as street dwellers, drug addicts, sex workers, head potters, hawkers and Northerners living in the South as well as Unreached People Groups such as Mossi, Fulanis, Kotokoli, Zarma, Walla, Hausa, amongst others.

The activities took place in communities under Wassa Benso, Waasa Nkran, Wassa Huniso, Wassa Simpa, Wassa Dunkwa, Aboi Nkwanta, Asankrangwa, Asankrangwa Newtown, Samreboi, Aboi Fie and Nyamebekyere districts. The activities embarked on during the outreach included house-to-house evangelism, dawn broadcasting, market evangelism, ghetto and film evangelism. The team also used the opportunity to visit some ‘galamsey’ sites to proclaim the gospel to the miners, which included some Chinese.

At the end of the five-day outreach, a cell meeting was opened for commercial sex workers with 25 members, a Restoration Centre was opened at Asankrangwa, a HUM Dagaati Assembly was opened at Benso-Subriso in the Tarkwa Area, while a Kusasi Assembly is earmarked to be opened at Wassa Dunkwa in Asankrangwa Area, HUM Assembly at Oforikrom and HUM Cell at Benda Nsuoakyi in Aboifie District.

Others include opening a Restoration Centre and Children’s Club at Tigarikrom and HUM Cell at Tigari Zongo in Nyamebekyere District.

Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, the National HUM Coordinator, appreciated the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Executive Council Members for their tremendous support of the ministry. He also expressed his profound gratitude to the Area Heads of Tarkwa and Asankrangwa, Apostles Dr Daniel Okyere Walker and Daniel Dekpor, respectively, and the host pastors and their wives for accepting and supporting the team.

Report by Pastor Prince Augustine Ababio

The Church Of Pentecost Strengthens Partnership With CHAG web

The Church Of Pentecost Strengthens Partnership With CHAG

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In an effort to bolster their collaboration and explore avenues for cooperation, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, made a courtesy visit to the Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), Dr. Peter Kwame Yeboah, at his office in Accra yesterday.

The Church delegation, consisting of Pastor Felix Okyere Anti (Administrative Secretary to the General Secretary), Elder Frank Nsiah Adutwum (Operations Coordinator, PENTSOS), and Elder Alexander Kwame Nketsiah Frimpong (Health Coordinator, Pentecost Health Services), was warmly welcomed by Dr. Peter Kwame Yeboah and his deputy, Dr. James Duah.

Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi expressed The Church of Pentecost’s unwavering commitment to its vision of influencing every aspect of society with Kingdom principles and values, with a particular emphasis on providing high-quality healthcare not only to its members but to all citizens of Ghana.

According to the General Secretary, the meeting was convened in recognition of CHAG’s significant support to health facilities owned and managed by The Church of Pentecost through the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), including the provision of personnel and technical expertise.

Apostle Obuobi emphasised the need for a strengthened relationship between the two organisations to contribute to the nation’s health sector and overall development. He urged both entities to collaborate and pool their resources for the betterment of not only their members but the entire nation.

In response, Mr. Yeboah congratulated Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi on his election to the high office of General Secretary at The Church of Pentecost. He expressed his gratitude for the historic meeting, marking the first official engagement between CHAG and The Church of Pentecost’s leadership.

Mr. Yeboah lauded The Church of Pentecost’s deliberate efforts to contribute to Ghana’s socio-economic development, particularly in the health sector.

He commended the Church for its substantial investments in health infrastructure, underscoring the vital role of healing ministry in evangelism.

During the meeting, potential collaboration opportunities were discussed, aiming for mutual benefit.

Mr. Yeboah urged the organisations to build on the progress achieved thus far and explore further avenues for enhanced partnership in the future.

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) is an Implementing Partner, with Agency status, for the Ministry of Health.

The core mandate of CHAG is to promote the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ, and to be a reliable partner in the health sector in providing the health needs of the people in Ghana.

CHAG also seeks to promote the growth, development, and sustainability of Church Health Services at all places especially in the hard-to-reach and the marginalised segments of the society through holistic health service provision and training.

The meeting between the two leaders signifies a pivotal moment in the ongoing relationship between The Church of Pentecost and CHAG, with both organisations committed to advancing healthcare and contributing to the overall well-being of the nation.

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