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The new Ashaiman Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, has met with Area Executive Committee members and other leaders in the Area.

The series of meetings were held to enable Apostle Kumi-Larbi to familiarise himself with the leaders at the various levels of the Area and also unveil the implementation strategies of the Area for the coming years.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi officially assumed his role as Ashaiman Area Head after a welcome service was held on Sunday, September 10, 2023, to formally welcome him and his family to the Area.

Afterward, the new Area Head went straight to work and organised a two-day meeting with the Area Executive Committee on September 12 and 13, 2023, to share his strategies for the Area.

He followed this with a meeting with Area pastorate and their wives on Thursday morning, September 14, and a meeting with all Area Ministry Executive Committee members, District Executive Committee members, and all Presiding Elders later in the evening to share the Area’s implementation strategies with them.

In his address at the meeting, Apostle Kumi-Larbi clarified that areas, districts, and ministries are not supposed to come up with vision statements. Instead, they are to have “Implementation Strategies” to help them implement the vision of the Church as presented by the Chairman through the Executive and the General councils.

He further revealed the theme for the implementation strategies for the Ashaiman Area as “Holistic Development of Members of God’s Household” with scriptural references from Joshua 5:1-13, Luke 2:39, Luke 40:52, Ephesians 2 and 3, and 3 John 2.

According to him, the five-year implementation strategies will focus on five key areas: Physical Growth, Intellectual Growth, Emotional Growth, Relational Growth, and Spiritual Growth.

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The ABB Jirbaline auditorium of The Church of Pentecost at Sawla in the Savannah Region hosted a large crowd of church members on Sunday, September 24, 2023, as they farewelled Apostle David Amankwaa, the Sawla Area Head, and his family. He has been transferred to the Bolga Area.

Apostle David Kwabena Dosu, the Area Head for Tumu, officiated the service. Other Area Heads present were Apostle Norman Appiah Dankwah (Walewale Area Head), Pastor Eric Gyachem (Bawku Area Head), Pastor James Magyam (Yendi Area Head), and Pastor B. A. M. Abogorago (Wa Area Head), among other ministers of the church.

Also in attendance were traditional leaders from across the four traditional councils in the Sawla–Tuna–Kalba District, including a representative of the Member of Parliament for the Area.

Apostle Norman Appiah Dankwah, preaching the sermon on “The Whole Counsel of God” with scripture reference from Acts 20:17-21; 26-27, said that the most valuable life is the one living with the end in view. He said nothing will sway one away from the target when he knows his destination. 

“As believers, we know our destination, Heaven, and our mandate, which is to be the salt and light of the world. Therefore, we must focus on Jesus while we aim to bring others to Christ’s saving knowledge.

Apostle Norman noted that the counsel of God helps guide believers in their lives in a desired and predestined direction which emanates from their constant walk with God. The counsel of God, he said, is found in the teaching of the unadulterated word of God. It also includes everything about man’s salvation, such as soul-winning, discipling of converts, building the needed structures, and nurturing converts to be like Christ. 

In August 2021, Apostle David Amankwaa and his family assumed the reigns as the Area Head for Sawla, having been transferred from the PIWC-Michel Camp in the Ashiaman Area. He took over from Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye.

In the various testimonies about his ministry in the Sawla Area for the past two years, the pastorate described him as a man of prayer and integrity who has the work of God at heart and conducts ministry with excellence. According to them, Apostle Amankwaa is a great leader who helps bring out the best in all his ministers, a team player, and an excellent administrator.

The Area Presbytery described him as a leader who respect the people and their culture, a generous father, and a great mentor who is also a unifier. 

The chiefs and traditional leaders described him as a true man of God who deeply respected the traditional leaders and recognised them in all his work. They espoused the cordial relationship and the rapport he had established with them during his short stay. They blessed him and wished him well in his new station.

The Women’s Ministry described his wife, Mrs Rosemond Amankwaa, as a woman of prayer, an incredible teacher of the Word, full of humility, an excellent home manager and a mother. 

Under Apostle Amankwaa’s two-year stay in the Sawla Area, three new districts were created (Nakpala, Garcoun and Sakpa districts). His tenure also saw a vast increase in all the key performance indicators in the Area, such as tithes and soul-winning. Again, 12 church buildings and six mission houses were completed and dedicated.

Apostle Amankwaa was the Savannah Regional Chairman for the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and Savannah Regional Peace Council member. Both institutions described him as a great leader and a hardworking man of God with a deep love for the things of God.

In his response, Apostle David Amankwaa thanked God for His grace upon his life and ministry. He also thanked the Executive Council, the pastorate and all and sundry for helping him in one way or the other in the ministry.  

Apostle Amankwaa and his wife pledged to cater for the educational cost of two students on the Area’s scholarship scheme pursuing various programmes at the Pentecost University and the University of Education, Winneba.

Apostle Dosu led the other Area Heads and the congregation to pray for Apostle David Amankwaa and the family.

Report by Overseer Jones Dwomoh Amankwah

The Offinso Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, has called on Christians to bring the power they wield to bear in their quest to make maximum impact in the nations.

Apostle Edzii Davidson made the call when he ministered during the 3-Day Prayer Meeting organised by the New Tafo Area from September 27 to 29, 2023, under the theme: “Divine Power For Maximum Impact” – (2 Peter 1:3; Romans 8:11) at the Area Revival Centre, Sepe-Buokrom in Kumasi.

Reading from 2 Peter 1:3 and Acts 1:8, the Offinso Area Head spoke on the topic: “Understanding the Maximum Impact Under the Divine Power In the Life of the Child of God.”

He expounded that divine power is very crucial in the life of a believer because without which their impact cannot be felt in society, saying, “Those without power are miserable.”

Taking the congregants through the Scriptures, Apostle Edzii Davidson revealed the powerful nature of the Triune Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and explained that Christians share in this great power for being children of God (John 1:12).

“The child of God is the child of power. What makes Christianity unique is its divine power. So, Christianity without power is like argument without evidence,” he said while charging Christians to step up in power for maximum impact by doing good to others and healing all who are under the tyranny of the devil (Acts 10:38).

Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson also advised Christians to always come to Jesus with sincere faith to top up their power and receive solutions to their problems, citing the story of the the woman with the issue of blood for twelve years to buttress his point, saying, “The virtue you value is the virtue you receive.”

After the sermon, he ushered the congregants into a time of prayer and there was a mighty move of the Holy Spirit as many people testified of being healed of various ailments.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

The Asikafo Assembly auditorium of The Church of Pentecost was filled with members of the Church when a special service was held to welcome the new Area Head of the Twifo Praso Area, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, and his family.

Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi (Cape Coast Area Head and Coordinator of Central Regional Coordinating Committee) officiated the service on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Preaching the sermon, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi took his Bible text from Ephesians 4:11-13 and based his message on the topic: “Repositioned for His Glory.”

He explained that the Church is the body of Christ on earth through which Christ manifests himself. 

According to him, for the Church to make maximum impact in the world, there is the need for the members to sanctify themselves and be holy just as God is holy. This, he said, can be done when Christians become obedient to the voice of the Holy Spirit and do whatever the Spirit tells them to do. 

Apostle Antwi continued that God calls His people for special purposes when needed. He called on Christians to let others see what He is doing through them.

“God wants you to be like Him. Dedicate yourself to Him; be obedient and humble yourself before Him. Reposition yourself for His glory to make maximum impact in the nations,” he said. 

In his brief response, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko expressed his heartfelt appreciation to God for how far he has brought them. He also thanked the Chairman of Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Executive Council and the entire membership for their support. 

He, however, called upon the members to give him the needed support to help build upon the foundation laid by his predecessor, Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe.

Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko was called into the full-time ministry of The Church of Pentecost in 2001 and has served in the following stations: Prampram District (2001-2003), New Tafo Area as Finance and Administration Manager (2003-2008), Takoradi Area as Finance and Administration Manager (2008-2009), Pentecost International Worship Centre, Asokwa (2009-2014), Guinea Bissau as National Head (2014-2019), Kade as Area Head (2019-2020) and Headquarters as Finance and Administration Director (2020-2023). He also served as the Resident Minister of the D. K. Annan Worship Centre in the Teshie-Nungua Area while serving as FAD.

The service was attended by the pastorate and their spouses in Twifo Praso Area, delegates from Headquarters, Teshie-Nungua Area and D. K. Annan Worship Centre, among others. 

Report by Joseph Smiles Adu.

A magnificent church auditorium belonging to Teberebie Assembly in the UMaT District of the Tarkwa Area of The Church of Pentecost has been dedicated.

The Tarkwa Area Head of the Church, Apostle Dr Daniel Okyere Walker, supported by the District Minister, Pastor Bright Nyamedor, recently dedicated the huge church building.

The church in Teberebie started in 1943 with the missionary activity of the Founder of The Church of Pentecost, Rev James McKeown, who spent five days in the community to plant the church and left it in the hands of the late Elder Ehuradwo Senior to preside over. 

The Area and the District supported the project through grants, while the local assembly and the hard work and contributions of the members went a long way to ensure the successful completion of the building.

Dedicating the building, Apostle Dr Daniel Walker commended the local assembly for their zeal, sacrifice and commitment to completing the edifice.

He also praised the District Minister and his wife for their numerous contributions towards the church building.

Preaching on the theme, “Manifesting God’s Glory,” Pastor Emmanuel Kwame Nkansah of Aboso District took his scriptures from 1 Kings 8:11, Ezekiel 43:1-5 and Mathew 24:1-2 and charged believers to let their lifestyles depict the glory of God so that anyone who experience them would know that they are indeed the children of God.

He lamented that many Christians cannot manifest God’s glory because of their ungodly lifestyles. He noted that menace has reduced their confidence level and the power to preach the word of God since they behave like any ordinary person.

He indicated that wherever God’s glory is manifested, God’s power, character and strength are evident among the people.

He, therefore, urged Christians to do everything possible to manifest the glory of God in their lives to reveal Christ to the world. 

In attendance was the wife of the Area Head, Mrs Irene Odi Walker, the Area Pastorate and their wives, Nana Adupanin (Apinto Tufohen), Nana Akuomah II, Nana Kojo Minnah II, and Nana Ewuza.

Report by Tarkwa Area Media Team. 

The Presiding Elder of Mount Olives Worship Centre in the Odorkor Area of The Church of Pentecost, Elder Ing. Felix Atsrim, has been adjudged the Best CEO in Engineering for the year 2023.

Elder Atsrim, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FeDems Group, was presented the award during the second edition of the Ghana CEO Awards held recently at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, Ghana.

The award scheme aims to acknowledge and celebrate influential CEOs in Ghana who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and innovation in their respective domains, leveraging their ideas to positively impact society.

This year’s event, held under the theme, “The Role of Business Leadership Towards Achieving the SDGs in Ghana,” had in attendance many distinguished personalities including H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (Vice President of the Republic of Ghana), H.E. Harriet Thompson (British High Commissioner to Ghana), H.R.M King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II (Paramount King of the GA States).

Also present were Hon. Mark Okraku (Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture), H.E. Charles Abani (United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ghana), and H. E. Javier Guitierrez (Spanish Ambassador to Ghana).

Receiving the award at the event, Elder Atsrim attributed his success to divine grace, the remarkable teams at FeDems Group and his family. He also acknowledged the great influence The Church of Pentecost has had on his life and career.

He was also grateful to his father, Elder Lawrence Atsrim, and Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong (Executive Chairman of Jospong Group), who he described as his major influences.

Ing. Felix Atsrim, a seasoned engineering and project finance professional, holds a BSc. in Geomatic Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and an MSc. in Construction Project Management from the University of Manchester, UK. He proudly identifies as an alumnus of the Presbyterian Senior High School, Legon (PRESEC-Legon).

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It was a joyous moment when the much-anticipated Dormaa Ahenkro Area of The Church of Pentecost was inaugurated on Sunday, September 10, 2023. 

The Dormaa Ahenkro Area was carved out of the Berekum Area following the approval by the Executive Council at the 46th General Council Meeting of the Church held in May this year.

The Berekum Area, headed by Apostle Samuel Berko, until the creation of the Dormaa Ahenkro Area, comprised 39 districts. Thirteen districts, namely Wamfie, Wamfie Estate, Amasu, Wamanafo, Dormaa Ahenkro, Dormaa Ahenbrono, Dormaa Estate, Dormaa Koraso, Nsesereso, Kofibadukrom, Nkrankwanta, Nkrankwanta Newtown and Kwakuanyawere were ceded to the Dormaa Ahenkro Area. 

The inauguration ceremony, officiated by the Coordinator of the Bono-Ahafo Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC), Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani, was supported by Apostle Samuel Berko (Berekum Area Head) and Prophet Fred Antwi (Duayaw Nkwanta Area Head) and a host of ministers in the Bono Region. 

The event also coincided with the welcome service for the Area Head, Apostle Abraham Swanzy, and his family.

In a sermon titled “I will Build My Church,” based on Matthew 16:18, Genesis 12:3, Acts 2:42-47, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani said God had the Church in mind when He called Abraham and promised to bless the entire world through him. He revealed that possessing the nations is the language of God, so everyone must embrace it. 

“Embrace Vision 2023 with your head, hearts and hands so that at the end, you can boldly say you also contributed your quota to it,” he said, adding, “God has promised His power, presence and protection for all those who see this purpose and pursue it.”

He mentioned that the early Church devoted themselves to this course, and God increased their work. 

Apostle Nii Kotei Djani ended his sermon with four pillars that believers should hold on to. These are teachings, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayers. 

Prophet Fred Antwi led a powerful prayer session after the sermon.

In his response, Apostle Abraham Swanzy expressed his appreciation to the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamkye, and the Executive Council for the honour done him to lead the Church in the Dormaa Area. He also thanked the RCC Coordinator, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani, the Berekum Area Head, Apostle Samuel Berko, for the great work done, and all and sundry who contributed to the creation of the Area. 

Meanwhile, a newly constructed office for the Dormaa Ahenkro Area has been dedicated.

Also present at the service were Elder Dr Yao Yeboah (former PENTSOS Director), Mrs Grace Lucy Yeboah Asuama (immediate past Women’s Ministry Director), and representatives from the Dormaa Traditional Council.

Report by Dormaa Arera Media Team

Christians have been advised to seek God’s inheritance, which is not merely financial but, more importantly, spiritual.

Elder Akwasi Appiagyei-Asiamah of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic, made this assertion on Thursday, September 28, 2023, during the Greater Accra Regional Ministers Wives’ Prayer Meeting held at the Legon Botanical Gardens in Accra.

Speaking on “Inheritance,” Elder Appiagyei-Asiamah indicated that Christians have inherited many things from God through Jesus Christ. 

“Inheritance in Christianity means more than the assets passed on to individuals after someone’s earthly departure; it is a spiritual resource that can transform our lives,” he declared.

He listed some of these inheritances and expounded on their significance and benefits for our lives.

According to him, one of the inheritances is the Holy Spirit, the advocate, comforter, counsellor, helper, intercessor, strength and standby. 

He said: “We always have a reserve power because there is a standby generator in the person of the Holy Spirit. We are never lonely; we have the Holy Spirit.” 

He quoted Luke 24:49 to show that when the Holy Spirit comes on believers, they receive power and become recognisable.

Another inheritance is the Word of God, which, he said, is imperishable and living. 

Elder Appiagyei-Asiamah said that the Word of God in believers gives them faith, saying, “The natural habitat of Christians is faith. Without faith, a Christian cannot survive. Our living on earth is not by sense but by faith.” 

He urged Christians to increase their faith by hearing and studying the Word of God.

Another inheritance is grace, which is the help God gives believers to do what they would not have been able to do on their own. 

According to him, grace covers everything, and believers need to top it up to overcome their weaknesses, saying, “To build up your weakness, you need a top-up of grace.”

Another inheritance is the name of Jesus Christ, which has power and authority over every situation. 

Elder Appiagyei-Asiamah said that the name of Jesus was the possession of the apostles in their time, and it should be so for believers today. 

Another inheritance, according to him, is the Love of God, which has been poured into the hearts of Christians through the Holy Spirit. He described love as the most significant inheritance from God and the most powerful weapon. 

“Love is the essence of God. God is love, and love is God. Activate the love of God everywhere you are, especially against your enemies,” he noted.

Another inheritance is prayer, the channel that brings believers into God’s presence and aligns them with his will. He indicated that prayer does not have to be long or complicated but sincere and compelling. 

He stressed: “Prayer is a very powerful vehicle which grants us access into heaven.”

Elder Appiagyei-Asiamah concluded his sermon by reminding Christians of their hope in Christ, another inheritance. 

He said everything they do should point to heaven and not lose sight of their eternal destiny. 

He quoted Ephesians 1:17-20 to show that God has given them a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know him better and to understand the riches of his inheritance in his holy people.

Present at the prayer meeting were Mrs Juliana Korkor Obuobi (Wife of the General Secretary), Mrs Juanita Nuekpe (Wife of La Area Head), Mrs Juliet Agyarko (Wife of Haatso Area Head), and a cross-section of ministers’ wives in the Greater Accra Region. 

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The Kaneshie Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, has dedicated the two-in-one Ebenezer and English Assemblies church building in the Lapaz District. 

Apostle Asante, an Executive Council Member of the church and Coordinator of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Committee dedicated the auditorium on Sunday, September 10, 2023, with the assistance of Pastor Oppong Kyeremah, the Lapaz District Minister and some other ministers in the Kaneshie Area. 

Formerly known as Nazareth Assembly, the assembly became Ebenezer Assembly on June 11, 2006, to reflect how far God has brought it after losing about two places of worship, mainly due to land litigation. 

The auditorium was constructed with a grant of GH₵ 822,367.40 from the General Headquarters, GH₵ 110,000.00 from the Kaneshie Area, GH₵10,000.00 and GH₵40,000 from the Local Assembly. Speaking about the holiness of God titled, “Repositioning The Local Church In Holiness For Maximum Impact,” Apostle Asante explained why Christians must be holy, citing Leviticus 11:41-45 and Ephesians 1:3. 

He explained that God wants His children to be holy because He is holy; the place of worship is a sacred place and, therefore, expects godly people to be in His presence. He further revealed that it is through holiness that believers shall receive from God and that only holy people will go to heaven.

Apostle Asante explained that if there are over 70% of Christians in Ghana, as statistics have it, the country should not be engulfed in the high level of corruption it finds itself in. He lamented that Ghana was in this mess because Christians had not allowed themselves to take up the full nature of God. Therefore, he urged Christians to take up the whole character of God and live a holy life for transformation. 

Present at the dedication service were Mrs Afia Bonsu (Kaneshie Area Women’s Ministry Leader) and Elder Kempis Yaw Boamah (Assembly Member for the Anorhuma Electoral Area), among others. 

Report by Heizel Joshua, Kaneshie Area Media