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Elder Tagoe & Wife Donate Sound Equipment To Darkuman Central Assembly

Elder Ebenezer Tagoe, the Presiding Elder of Darkuman Central Assembly in the Darkuman District of The Church of Pentecost, and his wife, Mrs. Angelina Tagoe, have donated sound equipment to the Assembly.

The donation comprises a mixer, one pair of base speakers, a pair of mid-full range speakers, a pair of monitors, a set of amplifiers and a pair of cordless microphones.

Handing over the items, Elder Tagoe indicated that the donation was done voluntarily to support the Assembly and the advancement of the cause of Christ.

Receiving the instruments on behalf of the Assembly, the Darkuman District Minister, Pastor Philip Appoh, commended the couple for the wonderful act of service to God and the Church, saying, “this shows you love the work of God and delight in its progress.”

He further prayed for the couple and urged the members to emulate their exemplary act of sacrificial giving. 

“God is very concerned about people who have His work at heart. He, therefore, blesses them throughout their generation,” he stated.

Report by Joshua Heizel 

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Model The Fear Of God To The Members – Apostle Amaniampong Charges Church Leaders

Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, A retired minister of The Church of Pentecost, has charged Church leaders to model the fear of the Lord to members in order to stoke the fire of the Holy Spirit in their local churches.

According to him, one major characteristic of the early church was the fear of God, saying, “Unbelievers who heard them were gripped with the fear of God and got converted.”

The immediate-past La Area Head said this on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Kaneshie Central Assembly church auditorium during the fourth day of the 2023 Kaneshie Area Ministers and Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation).

Speaking on the topic: “Stoking the Fire of The Holy Spirit: Living In the Fear of God In the Local Church,” Apostle Amaniampong (Rtd.) said that one of the symbolic representation of the Holy Spirit is fire.

“When Moses was called by God to lead the Israelites, He appeared to him (Moses) in the form of a stoking fire,” he said. He iterated that even though Moses was a murderer, God still used him to deliver he Israelites from slavery.

“As leaders, it is important for us to be full of the power and fire of the Holy Spirit. When the fear of the Lord is upon the members, they preach the gospel with courage and power,” he stated.

Expounding the fear of God, he explained that “it means having a deep respect, reverence and awe for God’s power and authority, adding, “it is to honor God with your life in such a way that you would not do anything in word or deed to displease him.”

He pointed out that in the Bible, the fear of God was described as obedience to God’s word, unconditional sacrifice, compassion for others, refraining from evil, keeping the commands of God, walking in the ways of God, loving God, and serving God with our hearts and soul.

He, however, warned that the absence of the fear of God in the Church would breed sin and all forms of impurities, thereby grieving the Holy Spirit and eventually quenching the Holy fire set in the Church.

He further urged the leaders to teach the members to carry the fear of God into all pursuits of life and eschew all forms of evil. “We need the fear of God to be present to stoke the fore of the Holy Spirit in the Church,” he said.

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Pentecost University Launches Programme In Chieftaincy & Traditional Leadership

Pentecost University has launched a new programme in Chieftaincy and Traditional Leadership under its Institute of Leadership and Governance. 

The event took place at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, during the annual meeting of Area representatives of the Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost.

In his speech, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, extolled the significance of Chieftaincy in modern development. 

Using the English model as case study, the VC said England, regarded as a beacon of democracy and Christianity, continues to preserve and elevate its royalty as a significant agent in diplomacy and the nation’s affairs.  

Prof Agyapong-Kodua, therefore, said the chieftaincy intuition in Ghana and Africa has similar potential to contribute to the economic prosperity of the nations; in addition to their revered area of cultural development and traditional leadership. 

The National Coordinator of the Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, who also serves as the Director of the Men’s Ministry of the Church (PEMEM) and Executive Council Member of the Church, commended the University for the initiative and pledged the support of his outfit for PU to ensure that the programmes yield the intended objective.

Apostle Anane Denteh also encouraged Christians to take a keen interest in the Chieftaincy institution.  

On his part, the Director of PU’s Institute of Leadership and Governance, Dr. Bismark Owusu-Sekyere, highlighted the significance and the various models of study. 

He said it is an executive-modelled education and is structured to appropriately balance academic intensity and time. 

Dr. Owusu-Sekyere further encouraged chiefs, government officials and all persons with interests in Chieftaincy to enrol in the programme. 

On the same day, the University launched another programme, dubbed “Marriage and Family life.” The two programmes are under the same institute of the University.

The programmes in Chieftaincy and Governance, and Marriage and Family Life are the latest additions to a growing-list of courses initiated by Pentecost University.

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Make Personal Devotion A Daily Habit – Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah (Rtd) Tells Christians

The immediate-past Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, has encouraged members and officers of the Church to consistently engage in personal devotions in their homes because it is a sure way to raise family altars.

According to him, the practice of personal devotion is infectious and, therefore, as one constantly engages in it, it affects all members of their household, adding that, this contributes to strengthening the local church for maximum impact in society.

Apostle Professor Onyinah was speaking during the opening of the 2023 Old Tafo Area Ministers and Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisaton) in the Mamponteng Zone on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Mamponteng Central Assembly auditorium.

Exhorting the congregants on “Raising Family Altars” the former President of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) quoted Genesis Chapter 12 and explained that Abraham, after his encounter with the Lord at Shechem, built an altar there to honour the Lord. He noted that the story teaches the believer the importance of daily communion with God.

Prof. Opoku Onyinah enlightened that family devotion is very necessary in the life of a believer because it demands dedication by earmarking a time to commune with the Lord.

“Along with reading, interaction, and instruction from the Scriptures, families often include a time of prayer, worship (singing), and personal application,” he added.

The renowned theologian further elaborated that Abraham’s act effectively impacted his family, as Isaac also took to imitate the steps of his father by building family altars. He inspired the congregation that this year’s theme is viable if only members will reposition themselves and develop a consistent communion with God through personal and family devotions.

The 2023 Old Tafo Area Ministers and Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation), which kick-started on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, under the auspices of the Area Head, Apostle Daniel Yeboah Nsaful, was on the theme: “Repositioning the Local Church For Maximum Impact in the Nations” (Colossians 2:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20). 

It was held at three zonal centres in the Area with Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah (Rtd) and Apostle Sylvester Arhin (Tamale Area Head) as main speakers.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Pastor Franklin Agbovi-Hushie Laid To Rest

Pastor Franklin Agbovi-Hushie Laid To Rest

A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the F. S. Safo Memorial Temple at Nungua, Accra for the interment of the late Franklin Agbovi-Hushie, a retired minister of The Church of Pentecost.

Pastor Agbovi-Hushie, a youth coach, died on January 7, 2023, after a short illness at age 65, a few months after retiring from the full-time ministry.

The well-attended memorial service was officiated by the General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi. He was assisted by some members of the Executive Council namely, Prophet David Kankam Beditor (Ashaiman Area Head), Apostle Samuel Osei Asante (Kaneshie Area Head), Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi (Cape Coast Area Head), and Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah (Ho Area Head), as well as the host Area Head, Apostle Wilberforce Nkrumah-Agyeman, and other heads of the Church. Others present included the clergy, relations and loved ones from various parts of the country.

Tributes

Several tributes read in honour of the late pastor extolled his fine qualities as a husband, father, minister, youth coach, and a statesman.

His wife, Mrs Grace Naa Densua France Hushie, said her husband was an excellent family man who cared so much for her and their children and also helped to shape her Christian and social life.

His children shared a fond memory of how he raised them in the fear of God through constant morning devotions, discipline, and also inculcating in them good values which have helped shaped their lives.

The General Council of the Church described him as one of the best pastors of the Church.

“He was a great asset to the Church, having played key roles in the church, particularly in the Youth Ministry,” it said, adding, “Through his engagement in the Youth Ministry and the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA), he trained and mentored most of our young people who have now become leaders of the church today.”

Sermon

Preaching the sermon at the event, Apostle Daniel Komi Noble-Atsu (Rtd.) spoke about Jesus’s interaction with Martha, the sister of Lazarus, in John 11:23 when He came to Bethany where Lazarus had been buried for four days.

Apostle Noble-Atsu (Rtd.) assured the gathering that all believers who die in Christ are not dead but asleep and would be raised again with a spiritual body when Christ returns the second time. He said they would be caught up in the air to meet Christ and He will reign with them forever.

He described Pastor Agbovi-Hushie as a man of integrity, a workaholic, principled, and one who devoted his energy to nurturing young persons in the Church.

Biography

Pastor Franklin Zutta Dugbartey Agbovi-Hushie was born on 7th February 1957 at Accra Newtown, to the late Mr Michael Agbovi-Hushie of Ada Foah and Mrs Euphemia Mansah Agbovi-Hushie of Osu  (still alive). At age five, he was sent to stay with his uncle, Apostle C. C. A. Hushie (of blessed memory) who trained him in Christian ministry when his parents travelled outside the country.

He was a product of the Presbyterian Senior High School (PRESEC, Osu) and the University of Ghana, Legon. He had his theological education at the Pentecost University and the Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Akropong-Akwapim.

Until his calling into the full-time ministry in the year 2000, he worked at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as a Senior Assistant Registrar.

In ministry, Pastor Hushie served at Tefle District (2000-2003), Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) Travelling Secretary for the Southen Sector and also doubled as the Resident Minister for Love Worship Centre, Bubiashie, Accra (2003-2006), PENSA Travelling Secretary for Greater Accra Region and at the same time Resident Minister for Abossey Okai Worship Centre (2006-2009), Ashanti Regional PENSA Travelling Secretary and also doubled as the Resident Minister for Bomso Worship Centre, Kumasi (2009-2011).

Other stations he served in were: Sekondi District (2011-2015), North Kaneshie District (2015-2019) and Ola District, Cape Coast (2019-2022), where he retired from active service after serving for 22 years.

He also served on several boards and committees at the national level due to his commitment to the Youth Ministry and PENSA.

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Reposition Yourselves As Bond Servant Of Christ – Christian Leaders Told

Reposition Yourselves As Bond Servant Of Christ – Christian Leaders Told

The Sawla Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor David Amankwah, has called on Christian leaders to reposition themselves and work as bondservants of Christ.

Pastor Amankwah said this when addressing Ministers and Wives in Ashanti Bekwai Area of the church at the Area Apostolisation on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Bekwai Bethel assembly on the topic: ‟Repositioned as a bondservant of Christ for maximum impact.”

Referencing Colossians 2:6-7, Galatians 2: 20 and Deuteronomy 15:12-18, he noted that it is not enough to believe in Jesus as Saviour, rather it is vital to serving Him as Lord, living in Him, rooted and built up in Him.

In repositioning the church, he asked Christians to view themselves as servants with Christ as their Lord. He said, Paul usually introduced himself as a bondservant of Christ in many of his epistles (Romans 1:1, Philippians 1:1, Titus 1:1, Philemon 1:1).

Pastor Amankwah mentioned that in a master-servant relationship, the master has absolute control or authority over the servant. He defined master-servant relationship as where one (master) has complete authority over the other (servant) in directing the manner, place and time of his or her services.

He iterated that Christian leaders are servants of Jesus Christ, and that He has complete authority over their lives.

Reading from Deuteronomy 15:12-18, he said that in the Mosaic law, servants who have served the masters well regained their freedom in the seventh or jubilee year. Yet, if the servant chooses to serve his master voluntarily, the master seals the agreement with a mark that shows the servant belongs to the master all the days of his or her life. The master takes the servant to the community gates (door post) and marks him or her by thrusting an awl through the ear to the door.

Again, he said, Apostle Paul in Galatians 6:17 wrote that he bears the marks of the Lord Jesus on his body. Pastor Amankwah emphasized that believers are inexcusable to work for the Lord as bondservants, saying, “Sometimes, we have to struggle to get a mark (Galatians 2:20).”

Further quoting from 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, he noted that as bondservants of Christ, Christians have been marked with the Holy Spirit and are His servants all their days and that they do not have control over the manner, place and time of service. 

Reading from Philippians 2:5-11, he said that even though Jesus was God He became a bondservant of God the Father and died a vicarious death as a form of service.

He iterated that Jesus taught His disciples to serve each other and practice the kingdom principle of servant leadership (John 13:12-17, Luke 22:24-27).

Quoting from John 21:15-21, the Sawla Area Head stated that the marks of a bondservant are love for the master, obedience, knowledge of the master, risk-bearing factor, excellence and faithfulness.

Pastor David Amankwah concluded by saying that if a servant works and completes his or her service, he or she is rewarded.

Report by Overseer Frank Osei Tutu (Area Media Coordinator)

Be The Best In Everything – Apostle Obuobi To Christians

Be The Best In Everything – Apostle Obuobi To Christians

The Asamankese Area Head of The Church Of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Obuobi, has charged Christians to make every effort to be the best in every sphere of life they find themselves in.

Making references to the Puritans’ way of life, Apostle Obuobi noted that the Puritans viewed their way of life as a calling from God and that helped them to excel in every aspect of their lives.

He made this known on February 23, 2023, during the ongoing Odorkor Area (Tetegu Zone) Officers and Workers’ Retreat dubbed: “Apostolisation” at the Mt. Olives Worship Centre church auditorium.

Speaking on the topic: “Raising Family Altars To Strengthen The Local Church – Lessons From The Puritans” (Malachi 2:13-16), Apostle Obuobi noted that the family is the base of the nation, a medium through which the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda begins.

According to him, the Puritans represent fairness and purity. He said they were people who viewed the family as a conduit for God’s blessings, stressing that “if you possess your home and I possess my home, then we have possessed the nation for Christ.”

He added that family is a calling and that couples will give accounts of their marriages, saying, “Whatever God has placed in your hands, see it as a calling.” 

The Asamankese Area Head further identified three lessons from the Puritans that can help strengthen the marriage. He asked Christian couples to entirely love each other and avoid things that tend to quench love, dwell together (enjoy each other) and help each other’s salvation.

On the contrary, he noted that dissensions in marriage, infidelity and immoral conducts, are some of the possible behaviours that can dissolve a marriage.

According to Apostle Obuobi, the family must serve as a church and a seminary. He noted that the husband, who is the head of the family, should be the ‘pastor’ in the family.

“Because the family serves as a church and a seminary, we are supposed to raise a family altar. The altar is a place dedicated for worship and prayer. Every family is supposed to create an altar. Family altar simply refers to family devotion,” he indicated.

He, however, revealed that if the pastor at home and the lady pastor (the wife) do not live up to their responsibilities, the results will be catastrophic.

“The foundation of the church is the family. So, if you have a solid family, we will have a solid church, thus a solid nation,” he stressed.

Apostle Obuobi mentioned activities that can strengthen family devotion as scheduling a convenient time, teaching the word of God, telling Bible stories, making each member play active role and keeping the duration of the devotion brief.

Adding up to his sermon, Apostle Samuel Obuobi spoke on “Christian Visitation In The Local Church”. He mentioned that “Jesus Christ bought believers with a price and that makes the local church a family.” As a family, he said, there is the need to care for each other and show love.

He noted that the local church is a family and as such, there is a need for vigorous Christian visitations since it will keep the love together.

Apostle Obuobi revealed that although visitation to church members is an obligation of every officer, there are ethical considerations to note before visitations.

“Give advance notice before doing a visitation, there should be confidentiality on the part of the visitor, know your boundaries, be careful with the opposite sex and always remember to keep your visitation time short.”

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Safeguard The Doctrine Of The Church – Apostle Asamoah To Ministers

The Afram Plains Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Victor Asamoah, has admonished ministers and their wives to safeguard the doctrine of the church as they reposition the local church for God.

“As you are repositioning yourselves for maximum impact, watch your life and doctrine closely,” he urged. He said this during the ministers’ and wives’ session of the 2023 Kaneshie Area Ministers and Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation) last Tuesday at the Bethel Assembly in Kwashieman Official Town.

Apostle Asamoah said doctrine is a set of beliefs, tenets, creeds, and dogma that form an important part of an organisation, religion or system, charging, “Ministers must protect the doctrine of the church.”

According to him, the fear of God in the church must be very high in this post-modern era as knowledge abounds. He explained that despite the foundation of the doctrine of the church built on the word of God, some new leaders of the church learn from different sources due to their associations, hence infiltrating the doctrine with ‘alien’ things.

He charged the clergy to put in much effort to read the Bible daily as they reposition the church to stand the test of time. “Do not be double-minded; put in your whole mind, strength and hope in the Lord,” he said.

The Afram Plains Area Head charged ministers of the gospel to set good examples by following and practicing the doctrines of the church.

Some of the core values and practices of the church, he disclosed, are the consistent study of the Bible, being prayerful; having strong ambitions or desire for God; encouraging oneself and others in the things of God; being grateful to God and leadership of the church; working hard and aiming at excellence; preaching Jesus as Lord and Saviour; respect to authority, among others.

He further urged the ministers and their wives to avoid loving the things of the world and rather conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel.

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Reposition Yourself To Focus On Impact – Apostle Daniel Dekpor

Reposition Yourself To Focus On Impact – Apostle Daniel Dekpor

The National Music Committee of The Church of Pentecost has ended its end-of-year meetings. The meetings which came off at the Pentecost Pensions Guest House Gbawe from Thursday, February 16 to Friday, February 17, 2023 saw leaders of the various Area Music Committees in attendance to present reports of their stewardship in the year 2022.

Speaking at the meeting, the National Music Committee Chairman, Apostle Daniel Dekpor thanked all the Area Music Committee Leadership and the National Music Committee members for their dedication and commitment to work.

Speaking on the topic “Repositioning yourself to focus on fulfillment” from Colossians 2:1-7 and Matthew 21:1-4, he said in the Bible it is evident that people intentionally focused on fulfilling their God-given ministries.

Using the stories of Jeremiah, John the Baptist, and Apostle Paul, Apostle Dekpor said although they went through lots of difficulties in their attempt to fulfill their ministries, they still did not give up but strived to do what the Lord had commissioned them to do. “Jesus remained focused in fulfilling what the scriptures had said about him.” He added.

He made known that, sometimes, people focus on other assignments while neglecting what has been assigned to them, because those look weightier and more attractive than theirs. Adding “God knows why he gave you one assignment and another person two. No matter what you have been given, make sure you focus on fulfilling what you have been given to do”.

He, therefore, encouraged the music committee chairmen to focus on fulfilling their music ministries since one day they will account for the stewardship.

The NMC took the opportunity to outline its annual calendar of activities to the Area Leaders present, including visits to the Northern RCC, Volta RCC and newly created Areas in Ashanti Region and Bono Region.

In attendance were members of the National Music Committee.

Report by Pastor Emmanuel Kyei Boate

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Uphold The Brand of The Church – Apostle Kumi-Larbi Urges Church Leaders

Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has urged church leaders to avoid destroying the brand of the church but purposely uphold and bequeath it to the next generation.

“Do not destroy the foundation of The Church of Pentecost brand, teachings and culture, rather improve on the brand for the next generation,” Apostle Kumi-Larbi said.

He said this on Monday, February 20, 2023, during the opening of the 2023 Kaneshie Area Ministers and Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation) at the Kaneshie Central Auditorium.

Speaking on the topic, “Deepening The CoP Brand For Maximum Impact,” the General Secretary said that the move to reposition the church in this generation is a clarion call to deepen its brand as a church.

Discussing the CoP brand, Apostle Kumi-Larbi said that apart from the covenant that God has established with the church, other things that guide officers and ministers on how to conduct themselves and lead the church are the tenets of the church, core values, church culture, and rules of conducts.

He iterated that these activities have given the church a unique and enviable brand which ought to be guarded jealously, saying, “All members of our church must brand themselves accordingly.”

He added: “As custodians of the church, you are to jealously guard and protect the virtues and core values of the church from one generation to the other.”

According to him, it is evident that this distinctive character of the church has contributed to building a strong church through selfless service, sound biblical teaching, good leadership and succession, evangelism and discipleship, sacrificial giving, fellowship and discipline.

“Do not be too concerned about the leadership and succession of the church for each one is working their salvation with fear and trembling,” he stated.

He charged the leaders that the policies of the church which are the principles of action used to help achieve their goals, can be changed but the core values and rules of conducts do not change. He, therefore, admonished them to avoid substituting the brand of the church for anything.

The Church of Pentecost traces its origin to the ministry began by Rev. James McKeown in 1937, which culminated in the establishment of the Gold Coast Apostolic Church in 1953. When the Gold Coast attained independence and became Ghana, the Church became known as Ghana Apostolic Church. On the first day of August 1962, the Ghana Apostolic Church adopted the name “The Church of Pentecost” as its new name.

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