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The Tarkwa Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker, has advised Christian leaders on the importance of maintaining one’s standards and not yielding to the pressures of compromise.

Apostle Walker said this when he delivered an exhortation on the topic: “Compromise” during the Heads’ Session preceding the Global Ministers and Wives’ Conference 2024. The conference is taking place at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa-Fetteh.

In his sermon, Apostle Walker defined compromise as the lowering of standards to accept an option that was initially unacceptable. He used the biblical story of Pharaoh and Moses to illustrate his point, referencing several passages from the book of Exodus.

The Tarkwa Area Head highlighted four instances of compromise in the story. First, Pharaoh allowed the Israelites to worship God in Egypt. Second, he told them not to go far in their worship. Third, he asked only men to worship. Finally, he asked the Israelites to worship God without their belongings. In each instance, Moses resisted the compromise.

Apostle Walker stressed the importance of not compromising our faith, our zeal for service, or our standards. He encouraged Christians to be generous, pay tithes, give offerings, and bless their members.

He concluded by warning against compromise, citing 2 Corinthians 6:14-15.

The Global Ministers and Wives’ Conference, which is being held under the theme: “A People of God Unleashed To Transform Their World (1 Peter 2:9 and Acts 1:8),” was officially opened today (January 23) and is expected to close on January 26, 2024.

PENTECOST NEWS.

The Kintampo Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Francis Agyemang Badu, has urged believers to let their light shine wherever they go by engaging in good works. He made this call on Sunday, January 14, 2024, during a working visit to the Krutakyi Assembly in the Jema Nkwanta District of the Church.

In a sermon titled “We Were Dead, But God” and using Ephesians 2:1-10 as a scripture reference, Apostle Agyemang Badu enumerated how God has graciously chosen believers to become His sons and daughters, despite their past. He explained that, before Christ’s redemption, they were dead in their transgressions and sins, following the ways of the world. He added, “We were under demonic and satanic powers and followed the desires of the flesh.”

Touching on the three types of death, he explained that humankind experienced spiritual death, which is separation from God, as a result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. The second type of death, he mentioned, is physical death, occurring when the soul departs from the body, whereas the last death, eternal death, awaits those who refuse to accept Christ as Lord and will be cast into hell fire on judgment day.

He emphasised that God, through His love, mercy, and grace, has completely paid for the sins of humanity and restored their broken relationship with God. “He showed us mercy by not punishing us or allowing us to die in our transgressions, but He saved us out of His unconditional love and grace. God has raised us with Christ, given us eternal life, and seated us in the heavenly realm,” he said.

The Kintampo Area Head concluded by advising everyone to abstain from the works of the flesh since they are new creations, and the old has already passed away. He urged believers to live up to their new standing in Christ as God’s handiwork, specially created in Christ Jesus to do good works and implored them to influence their spheres with the values and principles of the Kingdom of God.

In attendance were Apostle Samuel Badu Nyarko (Rtd.) and his wife, Mama Cecilia, Pastor Prince Augustine Ababio (Jema Nkwanta District Minister), Nana Oduro Pinkrah II (Yefri Anponahene), as well as officers and members of the Krutakyi Assembly.

Report by Jema Nkwanta Media Team

The Pentecost Hospital, a mission hospital established by The Church of Pentecost, received a generous donation of medical items from the ministers’ wives of the Church in the Greater-Accra Region on Thursday, January 28, 2024.

The donation included items such as six wheelchairs, three BP apparatus (one in a box), one box of medical oxygen regulators, five stethoscopes, five infra-red thermometers, four digital BP apparatus, ten boxes of diapers, pillows, T-rolls, hand sanitisers, bed sheets, bleach paragon, liquid soaps, and bed mats.

The items were presented to the hospital by Mrs Mary Nyamekye, the wife of the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, during a brief presentation ceremony at the hospital premises. They were received by Apostle Ms Appiah, the Madina Area Head of the church, who also doubles as the board chair of the hospital.

Mrs Juliana Korkor Obuobi, the wife of the General Secretary of the Church, on behalf of the ministers’ wives, expressed their gratitude to the Pentecost Hospital for being a blessing to their husbands and families.

She said that the hospital had been of great help to them in times of need and had provided them with excellent health care.

She said that the donation was their way of showing appreciation and contributing to the hospital’s vision of becoming one of the most outstanding hospitals in the country.

In response, Apostle Dr. Koranteng, the Director of the hospital, thanked the women for their kind gesture and said that the hospital was grateful for their support.

He said that the hospital was committed to revealing the healing power and love of Jesus Christ to everyone, regardless of their status or background.

He also gave an overview of the hospital’s achievements and challenges. He said that the hospital had nine specialists, 28 medical officers, and over 200 nurses, making it one of the biggest mission hospitals in Accra.

Other notable personalities present at the ceremony were Mrs. Deborah Agyeman Bekoe, the wife of the International Missions Director of the church; Mrs Philomina Mireku, the Women’s Ministry Director; Mrs. Elizabeth Asante, the wife of the Kaneshie Area Head and the Institutional Management Team (IMT) of the hospital.

PENTECOST NEWS.

Apostle Daniel K. Noble-Atsu (Retired), a former Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, paid a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, Mrs. Fidelia Noble-Atsu, during a memorial service held at the Nsakina School Park today, expressing, “Apart from my salvation, [my wife] was the best thing that ever happened to me!”

In a moving eulogy at the event, the retired minister highlighted his late wife’s admirable qualities, describing her as kindhearted, sincere, honest, forthright, diligent, and industrious.

He commended her for taking a chance on him by accepting to be his wife when he had not yet gained recognition or significance.

“I got married to this beautiful, thoughtful, industrious, very focused, and strong-willed lady when I was a nobody. It was just by pure grace that she agreed to marry a nonentity,” he said.

He also acknowledged his late wife’s financial acumen and how her industrious nature proved to be very beneficial during their 29-year ministerial service.

Apostle Noble-Atsu also praised his late wife’s pivotal role in providing godly training for their children.

Flanked by relatives and loved ones, Apostle Atsu (Rtd.) was overwhelmed with sadness as he sorrowfully filed past his dear wife’s lifeless remains to bid her a final farewell.

He expressed deep grief at her loss but expressed belief that he will one day meet her again at the glorious heavenly reunion.

The event, chaired by the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, received high patronage, with the attendance of numerous dignitaries within and outside the country.

They included some Executive Council Members, namely, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (International Missions Director), Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani, Apostle Mike Etrue, Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah, Apostle Sylvester Arhin, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, and Apostle Dieudonne Nuekpe.

Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah Rtd. (Immediate-Past Chairman), Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison Rtd. (Former General Secretary), Apostle Dr. Alfred Koduah Rtd. (Former General Secretary), Apostle Lawson Samuel (President of The Church of Pentecost-Togo International) were also present to support and mourn with the bereaved family.

The Kasoa Area Head, Apostle James Kwabena Asare, delivered a sermon on “The Importance of Salvation,” emphasising the eternal significance of salvation for the soul. He urged those present to prioritise salvation, as the soul’s eternal fate transcends the transient nature of the body.

In his sermon, Apostle James Asare explained that just as Mrs. Fidelia Noble-Atsu has gone to be with the Lord, everyone is bound to suffer the same fate.

He, however, noted that the most important thing one must do before this eventuality is to ensure the salvation of the soul.

“We can have all, but we should never fail to save our soul,” he emphasised.

He explained that salvation for the soul is the permanent deliverance from sin and its consequences by faith through Christ.

He said that the salvation of the soul is very important not only to mankind but to God Himself, as it is His will that everyone enjoys an eternal life of bliss.

He said that this is so important to God that He personally had to pay the price for sin to ensure its facilitation.

The Kasoa Area Head further noted that the salvation of the soul is important because the soul is priceless. According to him, nothing else in this world is as valuable as the soul because it is eternal.

Another reason why salvation of the soul is important, he mentioned, is because it is the soul, not the body, that will face eternal judgment.

He cautioned all present who are yet to save their soul by surrendering their life to Christ to do so before the day of reckoning when there shall be a separation between the soul and body.

“No matter how beautiful the body is, one day the soul will be separated from the body, and the soul will be left to travel alone,” he said.

During the event, children of the late Mrs. Fidelia Noble-Atsu paid tribute to her praising her motherly virtues. The General Council of The Church of Pentecost also paid tribute to the late minister’s wife, acknowledging her significant impact during their time in full-time ministry of the Church.

Among the mammoth gathering of National Heads, Ministry Directors, Area Heads, Church members, relatives, friends, and other sympathisers were Mrs. Juliana Korkor Obuobi (Wife of the General Secretary), Mrs. Deborah Agyemang Bekoe (Wife of the IMD) and Mrs. Grace Opoku Onyinah (Wife of the immediate-past Chairman).

Mrs. Fidelia Noble-Atsu, aged 75, is survived by a husband, three biological children, one adopted child, and 11 grandchildren.

May her soul rest in peace.

PENTECOST NEWS.

The wife of the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs Mary Nyamekye, has advised Christians to develop a habit of thanksgiving to God in all situations.

He said this on Wednesday during the Greater Accra Ministers Wives’ bi-monthly prayer meeting held at the Dr Thomas Wyatt Auditorium in Accra. The event was a time of prayer, praise, and fellowship for the pastors’ wives, who also shared testimonies of God’s faithfulness and miracles in their lives and ministries.

In her sermon based on Psalm 116:12-15, Mrs Nyamekye explained that the psalmist expressed his gratitude and love for God who heard his cry and delivered him from a hopeless situation.

She challenged the women to always acknowledge God’s goodness and mercy in their lives and to thank Him for His wonderful gifts.

She said: “God is a prayer answering God who can do all things and who fights our battles for us. He comes in when there is no hope and makes a way. He also gives us joy. He has also given us the Holy Spirit which gives us power to trample on the wicked one.”

She listed some of the blessings that God has given them, such as the breath of life, the salvation through His Son Jesus Christ, the grace to overcome sin, the joy of His presence, the adoption as His children, and the opportunity to serve Him.

She advised them not to take God’s grace for granted or to serve Him casually, but to serve Him with all their heart and to trust Him in every situation.

“Do not stay away from the presence of God. Do not serve God anyhow. Serve Him with all your heart. He is a faithful God who will never leave you nor forsake you,” she concluded.

PENTECOST NEWS

The newly constructed church building of Apesika Central Assembly in the Kintampo Area of The Church of Pentecost has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The dedication ceremony was presided over by the Kintampo Area Head, Apostle Francis Agyemang Badu, in a colourful event held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Apesika.

In his address, Apostle Francis Agyemang Badu commended the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Executive Council for consistently releasing grants to support church buildings in the internal mission areas.

He acknowledged that Headquarters grants played a significant role in completing the central building. Apostle Badu expressed gratitude to former Area Heads, including Apostle R.C Ackon (Rtd.) from the Techiman Area, Apostle Patrick Aseyoro, and Apostle G. O. D. Debrah, under whose tenure the building commenced.

He also conveyed appreciation to the first district minister of Apesika, Pastor Isaac Sunkwa, for initiating the project. The artisans, officers, and members of the Apesika District were also commended for their immense contributions to the building.

On his part, Pastor Godfred Osei Frimpong, the current Apesika District Minister, expressed gratitude to the Area for their massive support and thanked the Chief of Apesika for providing the land for the church building’s construction.

During the event, Pastor Charles Akanwi, the Kintampo Newtown District Minister and Kintampo Area Secretary, delivered a sermon on the topic, “The Church as a Place Of Refuge.”

He urged believers to make the Church their abode at all times, defining the Church as the people of God, the body of Christ, and a meeting place for worship.

Drawing parallels with the city of refuge in Joshua 20:1-9, Pastor Akanwi explained that, like the Israelites seeking refuge, people run to the Church to receive forgiveness of sins, freedom from the curse through Christ, and safety from pursuing guilt.

He emphasised the safety of the church and encouraged members to root themselves in the church, avoiding seeking help from alternative means.

Pastor Akanwi concluded by inviting those who had not accepted Christ to seek refuge in Him, just as the gates of the city were widely opened; Christ’s arms are open to welcome anyone who runs to Him.

The event was attended by Mrs. Theresa Agyemang Badu (Wife of the Area Head), Pastor Isaac Sunkwa (Gyahaze District Minister, Winneba Area), the area pastorate and their wives, Nananom of Apesika, a representative of the Kintampo South District Police Commander, as well as the presbytery and members of Apesika District.

Report by Pastor Prince Augustine Ababio (Area Reporter)