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The Maranatha Assembly church building of the Anyaa District in the Anyaa-Ablekuma Area of The Church of Pentecost was dedicated by the Area Head, Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, last Sunday. He was assisted by the Anyaa District Minister, Pastor Emmanuel Teye Sackitey. 

The beautiful edifice, which cost GHȼ574,629.97, was financed through contributions from the Church’s Head Office and Area, the District, the local assembly, and two benevolent individuals.

The Maranatha Assembly was opened on October 13, 2002 during the tenure of then Overseer Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, (now Apostle and General Secretary of the Church) as district minister. The assembly, which started with a membership of 17, currently boasts an overall membership of 523 members, made up of 106 men, 223 women and 194 children. 

Delivering a sermon titled “My House Shall be Called the House of Prayer” based on Matthew 21:13-14, Apostle A. E. K. Ekuban (Rtd.), the pioneer Head of the Anyaa-Ablekuma Area., explained that a temple of God must also serve its purpose. 

According to him, Jesus expects every church leader to make the place of worship a house of prayer. 

Apostle Ekuban noted how the early church engaged in fervent prayer and charged the leadership of the Assembly to ensure that prayer never ceases in the house of God. 

The retired minister further noted that the apostles of the early church were saturated in prayer, sustained by prayer and also moved in power. 

Concluding his message, Apostle Ekuban stated that making the temple a house of prayer is very beneficial to the Church as it drives away evil, and brings about divine healing, deliverance, and an abundance of grace and blessing.

“There are also sporadic testimonies in a praying church,” he added.

Apostle Ohemeng-Kwakye, the current Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Head, in his remarks, expressed his joy at the completion and dedication of the church building project, which began some 11 years ago. 

He, therefore, commended the leadership of the district for ensuring its successful completion despite the global economic challenges. He also singled out Elder Gabriel Amoako, the Presiding Elder of the Assembly, for his selfless service and generous support towards the work.

Reflecting on what the Lord has done for the Church, the entire congregation danced their hearts out to the glory of God.

Report by Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Media Team

The Central Regional chapter of the Retired Ministers and Wives/Ministers’ Widows Association (RMWMWA) of The Church of Pentecost was inaugurated last Tuesday at the Adisadel Assembly church auditorium, Cape Coast.

The inaugural service was chaired by the Cape Coast Area Head, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, who is also an Executive Council Member and the Chairman of the Central Regional Coordinating Committee. Apostle Antwi was assisted by Heads of the administrative areas of the Church in the region. 

Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (retired), a former General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost and the RMWMWA National Chairman, on behalf of the National Executive Committee, inducted the leadership of the new chapter into office to signify its official inauguration.

Also present were Pastor Arko Aboagyem (Cape Coast Area Pensions Committee Chairman), Elder Daniel Quainoo (Area Deacon), the Cape Coast Area pastorate and their spouses, as well as, delegates from all the areas of the Church in the region.

The RMWMWA is an association of retired ministers, wives and widows who have served meritoriously in the full-time ministry of The Church of Pentecost. The association works closely with the Pensions Board to cater to the welfare needs of its members.

Report by Pastor Okoampah Kwesi Ebenezer Ayivi

Mr. Ramus and Mrs. Elizabeth Nyame Kwofie, both members of the Wiawso Central Assembly of The Church of Pentecost, have singlehandedly constructed an ultramodern Accident and Emergency Block for the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Hospital in the Western North Region of Ghana.

The facility, constructed at a total cost of GHS 1.4 million, was formally handed over to the hospital during a special ceremony held on November 17, 2022.

Speaking to PENTECOST NEWS in an interview, Mr Kwofie, the Chief Executive Officer of Raycof Group of Companies and the Queen Elizabeth Hotel at Sefwi Wiawso, said the Lord laid on his heart to put up the facility after a visit to the hospital.

The hospital did not have an Accident and Emergency Unit, as a result, they had used a veranda for a makeshift unit. The unit had only four beds so many patients had to settle for a place on the floor for treatment.

According to him, he was deeply moved by the sorry sight of patients lying on the floor with drips and decided to put up a suitable facility to deal with the challenge.

Mr. Kwofie said he met with hospital officials and declared his intention to put up the facility. The elated officials gave him a proposed building plan and the estimated budget for the project. 

Mr. Kwofie admitted that he was intimidated by the amount involved, but he took confidence in the fact that it was the Lord who had commissioned him to do it.

“So, I told my wife about it, and we prayed for the Lord to grant us the needed resources to complete the project. And to the glory of God, we were able to do it within a year,” he said.

The newly-commissioned block is able to accommodate 40 patients at a time, and the couple is hopeful that it would aid the operations of the hospital and enable them to serve patients better.

Report by Elder Cosmos Nana Bennie.

The mortal remains of the late Pastor Paul Elisha Kesse (rtd), was interred on Saturday, November 26, 2022, after a burial and memorial service was held in his honour at Abirem Methodist School Park, Kumasi, in the Ashanti region.

The solemn service, which was officiated by the New Tafo Area Head, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, with assistance from the Area pastorate, was attended by a host of active and retired ministers of the Church.

In a sermon on the topic: “When we die, we will rise again,” based on John 11:25-26, Apostle John Budu Kobina Tawiah, (Kwadaso Area Head), emphatically acknowledged that death is not the end of life for there is a lively hope to be enjoyed by believers after the earthly transition.

The Kwadaso Area Head revealed mysteries surrounding the next life for the faithful in Christ Jesus and called on all who have not come to know the Son of God to decide before they live to regret on the day of reckoning.

The late Pastor Paul Elisha Kesse (rtd), 74, was called into the full-time Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in 1986. He served in six duty stations including Ampaha District (1986-1990), Sepe-Buokrom District (1990-1993), Kasapin District (1993-1999), Agona Swedru District, now Chapel Square (1999-2004), Sefwi Asanwinso District (2004-2009), and Takoradi Kwesimintsim District (2009-2013).

The service, among other things, presented an opportunity for the wife, Mrs. Mary Asieduwaa Kesse, the children, and the General Council to offer glowing tributes about the deceased minister.

Pastor Paul Elisha Kesse is survived by two children.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

A total of 116 souls, comprising 74 adults and 42 children, were recorded during the maiden edition of the ‘Festival of Worship, Word and Wonders’ event organised by the Nsakina New Town District of The Church of Pentecost.

The weeklong event, which took place from November 7 to 13, 2022, at the Nsakina Methodist Park, also recorded many miracles to the glory of God.

The programme, held under the theme, “The God of Great Wonders” (Psalm 77:13-15), brought together seasoned gospel artistes such as Deaconess Piesie Esther, Deacon Sammy Baah, and Jake Alolome. 

The event also featured Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin (Director, Evangelism Ministry), Pastor Manasseh Mintah (Atimatim District, New Tafo Area), Elder Kwesi Delali, and Elder Prince Mark (CEO, PrinceMark Group of Companies) as main speakers.

The crowds of over 1000 that gathered for the event were particularly moved by the various instant healings that took place at the event, including that of Erica Bosompemaa of Salem Assembly in Nsakina New Town District, who for several months could not bend her right arm because of severe pain in the elbow, but was instantly healed at the event. 

Elizabeth Wonyo of New Life Assembly in Mallam suffered from waist and leg pains as a result of a vehicular accident she was involved in. She, thus, had difficulty walking and squatting, but after prayers, she could do all that with much ease and gladness.

For two years, Sarah Ocran of Nsakina Central Assembly had difficulty standing due to a bone fracture. This was, however, remedied supernaturally after prayer. She could now stand and walk briskly around with much ease and no pain.

Also, Paulina Awuduwaa of Salem Assembly in Nsakina New Town District complained of experiencing stroke-like symptoms such as having a burning sensation within her body, stiffness in the arms and legs and general body weakness. After the prayer session, she felt the touch of the Lord and was relieved of all those experiences. She went home free from the burning sensation, stiffness and body weakness.

Victoria Koranteng, also of Salem Assembly, suffered severe pain in an ear, which made hearing quite hard. She testified of the absence of the pain in the ear after the prayer.

At the climax of the programme, Pastor Samuel Acheampong, the host minister, thanked God for His leading, which, according to him, was the main contributory factor to the successful event. He also acknowledged the roles played by the various planning teams put in place. 

The Anyaa Ablekuma Area Head, Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, who joined congregants for the event climax with his wife, Mrs Comfort Ohemeng-Kwakye, encouraged the members to continue to have faith in God and rely on Him in all their endeavours. 

He led the congregation in a time of intercession for the peace and economic stability of the nations of the world, particularly, Ghana.

Report by Nsakina New Town District

The Nsakina New Town District in the Anyaa Ablekuma Area of The Church of Pentecost has hosted a one-day workshop on effective soul-winning and disciple-making strategies organised by Bible League Ghana.

The Bible League Ghana is a Christian non-denominational organisation that partners with local churches, mission groups and other Christian organisations to fulfil the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ. They do this by organising training workshops in evangelism, discipleship, and church planting, as well as, providing Bibles and Bible study materials to churches and Christian groups.

The workshop, dubbed ‘The Project Philip Training’, was held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Emmanuel Assembly church building. The event recorded 175 participants – 145 of them came from the Nsakina New Town District; the others joined from other denominations, namely; Assemblies of God – Reigners Chapel, True Believers Pentecostal Ministry, Methodist Church of Ghana, and Heavens Sheep-Gate Chapel, all in Nsakina. 

The lessons, which were facilitated by the Country Director of Bible League Ghana, Rev. Dr. Ahmed Quarshie, and their Training Coordinator, Evangelist Daniel Obuba, focused on practical ways to engage others in personal witnessing, the presentation of the Gospel message, and the use of small groups in disciple-making. 

In attendance were six of the international leaders of the organisation, in the persons of Rob Bullock (USA), Jared Martins (USA), Chester Cameron (USA), Kelly Gracia (USA), Henk Van Der Voort (the Netherlands) and Wijbe Sijens (the Netherlands). Head Pastors of some of the participating churches also attended the workshop. They were Rev. Emmanuel Addae (Assemblies of God) and Rev. Edward Anane (True Believers).

Report by Nsakina New Town District

Elder Prince and Mrs. Margret Amoah of Santasi District of The Church of Pentecost have put up a 350 seating-capacity church auditorium for Awaso Central Assembly in the Sefwi Bekwai area of the Church.

The local assembly, which was created in 1965, used to worship in a building that had developed some structural defects.

According to Elder Prince Amoah, who grew up in Awaso, the Lord laid it upon his heart to put up a church building in the Sefwi Bekwai Area, and in consultation with the Area Executive Committee decided for the said building to be put up in the Awaso District. 

Subsequently, a sod was cut on March 10, 2022, for the commencement of the project. The building project was completed eight months later.

The Amoah family also donated seven executive chairs, 358 chairs and a set of musical instruments to the local assembly – all amounting to GH¢ 764,694.00.

Apostle Yaw Agyei-Kwarteng, an Executive Council Member and Bompata Area Head of the Church, dedicated the building on behalf of the Chairman of the Church on November 22, 2022.

He expressed much gratitude to the Amoah family and admonished all Christians to honour the Lord with their substance. 

Also present at the ceremony were the Sefwi Bekwai Area Head, Apostle E. K. Osei Ofosu, the Sefwi Bekwai area pastorate and their wives, as well as some ministers from Bompata and Kwadaso areas. 

Report by Pastor Austin K. Fuachie (Bayerebon District)

The Odorkor Area Chieftaincy Ministry was formally launched yesterday with a clarion call on Christian royals to let the light of Christ reign in their lives and palaces.

The colourful event, which took place at the Odorkor Central Assembly church auditorium, was officiated by the National Coordinator of the Chieftaincy Ministry, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, who is also as an Executive Council Member of the Church and the Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM). 

He was assisted by Apostle Isaac Tetteh Judah, the Odorkor Area Head, Apostle Lt. Col. Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode, a member of the National Executive Committee of the Chieftaincy Ministry and Resident Minister of Burma Camp Worship Centre, Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe, Director of School of Theology, Mission and Leadership (STML), and the Area pastorate.

Speaking on the topic: “Arise and Shine to Possess the Nations” with Isaiah 60:1-3 as scripture reference, Apostle Lt. Col. B.G. Kumi-Woode explained that the world has been in darkness from the very beginning.

Reading Genesis 1:1-2, he said that God created the sun, moon and stars to provide light on the earth because the earth was created in total darkness.

“The earth receives light from the sun; on its own the earth is darkness. The part of the earth where the sun shines is called day, and the other part without sunlight is called night. Even till today, the earth is darkness, but for the sunlight God created,” he said.

The Burma Camp Resident Minister of the Church further explained that there are two kinds of darkness – physical and spiritual.

He said that physical darkness is the literal absence of light, adding that “where there is no light, there is no sense of direction, no growth, and no progress,”

Spiritual darkness, on the other, he explained, is humanity’s ignorance of God or the lack of the knowledge of God.

According to him, wherever there is spiritual darkness sin, wickedness, injustice, degradation of the earth and other forms of evil reign.

He, therefore, stressed that humanity requires light to dispel darkness in every form. 

“When light arrives, darkness flees. Darkness only reigns in the absence of light, and darkness can never coexist with darkness,” he observed.

He explained that physical light is power, energy, civilisation, truth and deliverance, however, the light of the Gospel is more powerful than physical light.

“God is light; in Him, there is no darkness. The gospel is the light of God. We must, therefore, allow the light of God into our lives, marriages, palaces and communities,” he urged.

He noted that God has given His light to Christians to dispel darkness from the earth (Matthew 5:14-16).

He, therefore, advised Christian royals to let the light of God permeate their palaces to drive away darkness that could undermine their reign.

After a time of prayer, Apostle Vincent Anane-Denteh proceeded to inaugurate the Chieftaincy Ministry Committee of the Area, comprising Elder Nana Isaac Nii Laryea Quartey (Chairman), Elder Nana Aboagye-Mensah Kadewura III (Secretary), Pastor Opuni Boateng (Coordinator), Elder Okofo Nana Boakye Yiadom I and Elder Nana Anthony Kwaku Kwarteng, 

The other members are Pastor James Magyam, Deaconess Nana Rosemary Dede Amu Clottey and Deaconess Nana Bramma II.

The committee is tasked to reach out to chiefs and royals within the Area and bring them to the saving knowledge of Christ Jesus.

Among other things, it is also required to mobilise all royals in the Church for effective ministry to royals, coordinate royal conferences, organise training programmes and retreats for royals and report on the activities of the chieftaincy ministry during the Church’s reporting periods.

In response, Elder Nana Nii Laryea Quartey, on behalf of the committee, thanked the leadership of the Area for the high honour done them to serve in this capacity and pledged their commitment to ensuring the ministry makes the desired impact.

Also present were Deaconess Nana Abuna I, the Chief of Essipong and a National Executive Committee member of the Chieftaincy Ministry, chiefs and their elders, as well as officers and members of area.

PENTECOST NEWS.