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The Kaneshie Area Head and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, has revealed that Jesus Christ has the power to change and transform everything He touches.

Apostle Asante made this assertion when speaking on the last day of the 2022 Christmas convention at the Kaneshie Central auditorium.

Speaking on the topic, “The uniqueness of the birth of Christ” (Galatians 6:11-14 and 3:13-14), Apostle Asante explained that because of how unique the birth of Christ is, whatever He touches He makes it better.

“He touched the cross, a symbol of penalty, death, disgrace, shame and curse, and it has become a symbol of acquittal (exoneration), life, honour, respect, glory, beauty, and blessings. Yes, a symbol of persecution in the age of the Church and it has become a symbol of boasting,”

On what makes the birth of Christ a unique one, the Kaneshie Area Head indicated that His pre-existence before His birth as captured in John 8:58; John 1:1; 17:5; as well as 1:20, 2, fulfilled prophecies about His birth in the Old Testament as captured in Genesis 3:15 and Galatians 3:16, and the story of His virgin birth and incarnation are the factors that feed into that.

Another important thing that Apostle Asante spoke about is the fact that the birth of Christ is at the centre of the world’s dating system. He explained further by indicating how the Gregorian calendar which is currently used across the world was designed to indicate time periods before the birth of Christ (BC) and during the existence of Christ (AD).

He added that as much as some people who do not believe in the birth of Christ have tried to change the dating system to Before Common Era (BCE) and Common Era (CE), the C in that dating system can still be interpreted as Christ which puts Jesus at the centre.

Apostle Samuel Osei Asante visited 15 districts in the Area during the period of the convention.

Report by Heizel Joshua.

A new auditorium for the Dodoma District of The Church of Pentecost in Tanzania has been dedicated by the National Head of the Church, Apostle David Nyansah Hayfron.

Apostle Nyansah Hayfron officiated the dedication service on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was assisted by Pastor Peresi Boniface Musso (District Minister, Dodoma), Pastor Kalinga Menard Raphael (National Secretary), Pastor Isaac Ayiku Quarshie (Resident Pastor, PIWC-Dar es Salaam), and Elder Laurent Afrem Kumbunja (National Deacon).

Also present were the wife of the National Head, Mrs Sheila Nyansah Hayfron, and Mrs Margaret Peresi Musso (wife of the District Pastor), and some members of the district.

The church auditorium was constructed with funding support from the General Headquarters of the Church in Ghana. It also received some financial support from the CoP Tanzania National Office and individual members.

In 2011, during the tenure of Apostle Appiah Missah (now retired), the General Headquarters of the Church acquired a parcel of land for the church. Construction began in 2014 during the period of Apostle Daniel Yeboah Nsaful (the then National Head) and continued under the leadership of Apostle David Nyansah Hayfron till its completion.

The National Office also donated a set of musical instruments to support the district.

Dedicating the building, Apostle Nyansah Hayfron acknowledged his predecessors for a yeoman’s work done and further thanked the Missions Board for the continuous financial support.

Special recognition went to the District Minister, Pastor Peresi Boniface Musso, who started a ministry that later joined The Church of Pentecost, International – Tanzania.

The church is legally registered in Tanzania as a district of The Church of Pentecost.PENTECOST NEWS.

The New Tafo Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, has urged Christians not to be sullen, but always rejoice in the Lord because they have Jesus Christ, who is God’s precious and greatest gift to humanity.

Prophet Tetteh Doku made this assertion on Saturday, December 24, 2022, when he fellowshipped with members of the Yennyawoso District during the 2022 Christmas Convention, which was held at the Redemption Assembly auditorium, under the theme: “Emmanuel; God Is With Us” – Matthew 1:23.

Ministering on the topic: “Rejoice Always In The Lord Because of God’s Precious Gift,” the New Tafo Area Head, who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Victoria Tetteh Doku, and the children, noted that God’s grace has saved Christians. 

According to him, by virtue of their belief in Christ Jesus, who is the Prince of Peace, Christians have eternal peace, noting that, “any individual who accepts Jesus has eternal peace.”

Using Philippians 4:4 and 2 Corinthians 9:15 as his scriptural references, Prophet Tetteh Doku outlined reasons why Christians must always rejoice in the Lord no matter the challenge that might beset them. He explained that as humans, they may encounter a few challenges, but that cannot erode the joy they have in the Lord.

He mentioned that Christians ought to rejoice because with Christ Jesus, they have been given life again who were once dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1); they are chosen people to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27); they have hope (Ephesians 2:12; Colossians 1:27); and they are children of promise just as Isaac was (Galatians 4:20).

“We need to rejoice because God has given us all things that pertain unto life according to His divine power (Romans 8:32); He has blessed us with all spiritual blessings (Ephesians 1:3); He watches over us day and night and does not slumber (Psalm 121:4) and preserves our going out and coming in throughout our life,” he added.

Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku admonished Christians to strive and maintain the joy they have in the Lord by avoiding anything sinful, saying, “It is the only sin that can destroy and take away this joy.” 

Present at the service were Pastor Charles Oduro (Yennyawoso District Minister) and his wife, Mrs. Gladys Oduro.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

The Offinso Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, has commissioned a borehole facility constructed by the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) for Bodomponso community in Ashanti Region.

The facility, also fitted with a hand pump for easy use, was fully funded by The Church of Pentecost at a cost  of GHS22, 805.33.

It is expected that some 300 people out of the estimated 1,417 residents living in the Bosomponso community would directly benefit from the water project.

The commissioning ceremony for the borehole facility, which took place a week ago, was witnessed by a section of community members and ministers of The Church of Pentecost.

The Bosomponso borehole facility is one of the 60 water projects successfully undertaken by the Church through its social services arm, PENTSOS, in 2022 alone to serve people living in communities where access to potable drinking water is non-existent.

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The Suame Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle John Obeng Kesse, has charged believers to appropriate the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ to have the desired impact in their lives.

He was speaking on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the climax of the Suame District’s Christmas convention which was held at Tetelestai Assembly, under the theme: “Behold, I Bring You Good News of Great Joy” – Luke 2:10.

Apostle Kesse who spoke on the topic, “A Message of Great Joy,” based on Luke 2:8-12, mentioned that the birth of Christ is of great joy to all nations, saying, “Christ was born for all generations and to save humanity from perpetual sin which resulted from the fall of man.”

He added that Christ was born born to deliver humanity from generational curses. The Suame Area Head further mentioned that Christmas is for both Christians and non-Christians because of the Godly nature of Jesus Christ, while referring to the prophecies made before Jesus’ birth in Micah 2, Isaiah 7:14, Daniel 2:24-29.

Apostle Kesse asserted that God, in His own accord, decided to visit humanity and take away the burden of sin and free man from the bondage of sin. He said that when the appointed time came, Jesus came to fulfill His mission on earth (Galatians 4:4).

Referring to Matthew 1:21, he mentioned that the mystery of the birth of Jesus was witnessed, saying, “It was at this point that the angelic host revealed themselves to the shepherds to announce the good news on earth about Jesus’ birth.”

He added: “Jesus came as a Saviour to all, revealed the mystery of godliness through His incarnation (1 Timothy 3:6) and for humanity to have access to God through Him.”

In attendance was the wife of the Area Head, Mrs. Eunice Owureduwaa Kesse; the District Minister, Pastor Peter Mensah Yanney and the wife and the National Executive Committee (NEC) Member of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), Elder Dr Nana Kwadwo Gyasi and his wife. MThe climax of the convention was attended by 1,230 adults and 127 children.

Report by Suame District Media Team.

The Kenya National Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Seth Fianko-Larbi, has said that the gospel message of Jesus Christ has power to transform the life of any individual who embraces it.

Apostle Fianko-Larbi said this during the climax of the 2022 Christmas Convention of The Church of Pentecost held within the Maasai community in Kenya from December 21 to 24, 2022.

In his sermon, which he titled “The Gospel Has the Power to Change,” Apostle Fianko-Larbi underscored the need for Christians, particularly members of the Church, to constantly read and preach the word of God in their bid to positively impact their spheres and communities.

According to the Kenya National Head, the agenda to influence every sphere of society with Kingdom values and principles, which the Church refers to as “Possessing the Nations,” can only be realised when church members commit themselves to prayer, preaching the gospel message of Christ, and imitating Jesus daily.

“You cannot make maximum impact with the gospel in the lives of others without walking like Jesus yourself,” he said. Apostle Fianko-Larbi also took the opportunity to reiterate the 2023 theme of the Church, “Repositioning the local church for maximum impact in the nations.”

He also explained to congregation the rationale for the 2023 theme and called on them to prepare their minds and heart towards its effective implementation in the coming year.

The event, which recorded over 400 participants, also featured music ministrations from the various choirs within the church in the Najile Area.

Among those present were the Najile Area Head, Pastor Simon Kishanto Nakulto, cross-section of the Najile Area pastorate, officers and officials of Pent Media Centre, namely; Mrs. Gina Asante, Daniel Kwabena Mantey, Albert Opoku Gyawu and Isaac Atta Opoku.

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