Mankessim Timber Market District Inaugurated, Mission House Dedicated web

Mankessim Timber Market District Inaugurated, Mission House Dedicated

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The newly created Timber Market District in the Mankessim Area of The Church of Pentecost has been inaugurated to the glory of God.

The inaugural service, officiated by Apostle Samuel Antwi (Cape Coast Area Head and Executive Council Member) and assisted by Pastor Isaac Kofi Annan (Mankessim Area Head), also included the dedication of the mission house for the new district.

The event took place on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the forecourt of the New Mission House at Obidan. Pastor Nathaniel Amo (Nananom District Minister), Mrs. Margaret Serwaa Antwi (Wife of the Cape Coast Area Head), and Mrs. Alberta Effua Annan (Wife of the Mankessim Area Head) were in attendance.

The Timber Market District was carved out from the Nananom District in the Area. The creation of the new district was initially proposed in 2022 under the leadership of the former Area Head, Apostle James Nana Ofori (now retired), and the former Nananom District Minister, Pastor Ebenezer Ofori Ansong.

During his sermon on the topic “The Church as the Family of God,” Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, who also serves as the Coordinator for the Central Regional Coordinator Committee (CRCC), emphasised that the church is the family of God. He highlighted the importance of being born again, believing in and accepting Jesus as one’s Lord and personal Savior to be part of this family.

“As a person is made a family member by birth, so the Holy Spirit gives birth to the members of the Church,” he stressed.

Apostle Antwi further noted that, just as every family has a family head, the leaders of various hierarchies of the Church serve as the family heads. Therefore, the family members must exhibit virtues and fulfil responsibilities within the Church.

He outlined virtues such as love, respect for one another, visitation, praying for each other, truthfulness, and avoiding selfishness. These qualities are essential for every member of the family and contribute to the beauty of the church, as well as making members responsible in society.

“There is enough room at the top for everybody. We need not fight one another,” he opined.

Apostle Antwi also commended Pastor Isaac Kofi Annan, Pastor Nathaniel Amo, the District Presbytery, and the members for their excellent work in ensuring the successful completion of the mission house project. He also praised the previous Area Head and Nananom District Minister for their pioneering work on the Mission House.

The five-bedroom Mission House project was funded by the Church’s Headquarters, Mankessim Area, and Nananom District. The event was also attended by the Odikro and Abusuapanin of Obidan, the Area pastorate and their wives, as well as church members from the Nananom and Timber Market districts.

Following the official inauguration and dedication of the district mission house, the Mankessim Timber Market District is now set for the arrival of its first District Minister in August this year.

Report by Pastor Joel Beddim & Pastor Emmanuel Amankwah

Wiaga Central Church Building Dedicated web

Wiaga Central Church Building Dedicated

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The Wiaga District Central Assembly church building in the Bolga Area of The Church of Pentecost has been dedicated to the glory of God.

Apostle Emmanuel Kwesi Acquah, the Bolga Area Head, officiated the dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 4, 2023, assisted by Pastor Richard Frempong, the Wiaga District Minister.

Apostle Emmanuel Acquah thanked the district for prudently using the allocated Church funds to construct the building.

He fervently prayed for God’s blessings and peace to encompass all who gathered in the church building, including the chief, the elders, and the entire Wiaga township.

In his remarks, Naab Aloysius Asiuk II, the Paramount Chief of Wiaga, extended his appreciation to the church leadership for constructing a special place of worship in the community.

He promised to participate actively in the church’s fellowship, saying, “This is now the house of the Lord, and it shall be my house of prayer.”

The Wiaga District of The Church of Pentecost was created in 2003 from the Sandema District.

Report by Pastor Richard Frempong.

PIWC Goaso Hosts Gospel Dinner Night web

PIWC Goaso Hosts Gospel Dinner Night

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The Pentecost International Worship Centre, Goaso (PIWC Goaso), a ministry of The Church of Pentecost, recently organised a captivating gospel dinner night named “Besorah.” 

The event, a brainchild of the Resident Minister, Pastor Eric Herbert Acheampong, was held in collaboration with the Area Evangelism Ministry and the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) to climax the National Evangelism Week-long activities. 

The participants engaged in a series of activities, including a red carpet and photoshoot session, an interaction with a Lifestyle Coach, stand-up comedy, and a soul-stirring “Bless the Mic” musical session, accompanied by a delightful selection of Ghanaian, Nigerian, and continental dishes.

In an address, Pastor Acheampong said that the event aimed to foster strong fellowship among members, saying, “This occasion is specifically designed to reach out to backslidden members and foreign nationals residing in Goaso.”

Speaking on the topic, “Come and Dine”- (John 21:12 and Revelation 3:18), Pastor Acheampong said that after causing a miraculous bounty catch of fish, Jesus invited the disciples to share in a meal.

Pastor Acheampong underscored the significance of Jesus’ invitation, describing it as “a special and heartfelt appeal to enrich lives through Him.”

 “Jesus is the Bread of Life, the only sustenance on which we can truly feast,” he pointed out.

The Resident Minister further explained that Jesus’ plea for the disciples to come and dine was a personal invitation extended to all, irrespective of social class, race, colour, or status. This shows that God’s invitation knows no discrimination and is open to everyone.

“By accepting Jesus’ invitation and opening their hearts, individuals establish a relationship with Him and partake in fellowship through shared meals,” he added.

He highlighted that those who respond to this invitation are guaranteed eternal life.

In light of the approaching end times, Pastor Acheampong called upon those yet to embrace Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour to consider doing so. He emphasised the urgency of the matter.

The impactful ‘Besorah Dinner Night’ led to the salvation of nine souls, including commercial sex workers, and the rededication of other backsliders to Christ.

Report by PIWC Goaso Media Team.

The Church of Pentecost Renovates Zebilla DA Classroom Block web

The Church of Pentecost Renovates Zebilla D/A Classroom Block

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The Zebilla District in the Bawku Area of The Church of Pentecost has successfully renovated a three-unit classroom block for Zebilla D/A Primary School in the Bawku West district at a cost of GHC 8,700.00.

The school, which is purported to be the oldest in the district (established in 1946), has trained prominent people of the region.

Despite its goodwill, the school facility was in a deplorable state and needed urgent attention.

In fulfillment of the Church’s strategic vision (Vision 2023) which includes championing societal transformation, the Zebilla District came to the aid of the school.

During a short ceremony on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, to hand over the project back to the school authorities, the Bawku Area Head, Pastor Eric Gyacham, encouraged the leaders and all present to cultivate the spirit of maintenance culture for nation-building.

Speaking in an interview with PENTECOST NEWS on the sidelines of the event, the Zebilla District Minister, Overseer Michael Kudodzi, said that the Church does not exist only to offer spiritual help, but rather, through a holistic approach, it seeks to bring spiritual, physical, economic, and social transformation and development to human life and the communities it resides in.

Present at the ceremony were representatives of the Zebilla District Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Circuit Supervisor, the Director in charge of Finance and Administration, the Deputy Coordinating Director of the Bawku West District Assembly, as well as the Headteacher and staff of the school.

The event also had in attendance a cross-section of the Area pastorate and their wives.

Report by Bawku Area Media Team

Medical Village Assembly Church Building Dedicated web

Medical Village Assembly Church Building Dedicated

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The Nkwanta Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Seth Dwamena Asante, has dedicated the Medical Village Assembly church building in the Sabon District of the Church.

Presented to assist the Area Head in dedicating the building, which took place on Friday, June 9, 2023, were the District Minister, Pastor Gordon Boadi and other ministers in the Area.  

The building project started in 2020 when the assembly received a CBCB grant from Headquarters after worshipping under a pavilion for some time. 

The sermon was delivered by the Brewaniase District Minister of the Church, Pastor Albert Adu-Gyamfi, on the topic: “The need for church buildings,” – Haggai 1:1-8. 

Among other things, Pastor Adu-Gyamfi said that church buildings are essential to Christian worship because God takes pleasure in them and exhumes His glory. 

He added that a church building shows the presence of God in the community, serves as a place to meet God and have fellowship with Him, provides a consistent meeting place for Christians or church members in an area, and is a place to nurture the saints. 

Pastor Adu-Gyamfi, therefore, admonished church members to use their resources to support church-building projects and take good care of them since it is the “House of God.”

Bringing his sermon to a close, Pastor Albert Adu-Gyamfi said that in the current dispensation, God’s temple is not a physical building, but rather, His people (1 Cor. 3:16-17).

He called on believers to prioritise making their bodies a fitting dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.

Report by Pastor Albert Adu-Gyamfi (Chairman, Area Media Committee).

PIWC Kotei Donates Motorbike To Mem-Chemfere District web

PIWC Kotei Donates Motorbike To Mem-Chemfere District

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Taking inspiration from the scriptures, which admonish Christians to give to the needy (Romans 12:13), the Pentecost International Worship Centre, Kotei (PIWC Kotei) in Kumasi, has acquired a motorbike worth GHS 13,000.00 for the Mem-Chemfere District of The Church of Pentecost in the Afram Plains Area.

Under the leadership of the Resident Minister, Pastor Peter Blood Asante Afful, and his Executives, PIWC Kotei raised a special offering and procured a brand-new Royal Sport 200 motorbike for the Mem-Chemfere District.

In a colourful service to climax the National Youth Week celebration on Sunday, June 11, 2023, Pastor Asante Afful, together with Elder Dr Ing. Emmanuel Appiah Kubi (Presiding Elder), Elder Dr Isaac Nunoo (PEMEM Leader) and Elder Dr Boakye Boadu (District Secretary), on behalf of the church, presented the motorbike to the Mem-Chemfere District Minister, Pastor Abraham Eduam, and his wife.  

As the icing on the cake, a member of the church (name withheld) offered to fuel the motorbike from June to December this year. 

Report by Dr Obed Broohm & Nicholas Quansah, Kumasi. 

Effective Time Management Is Profitable - Pastor Akonnor Tells Students web

Effective Time Management Is Profitable – Pastor Akonnor Tells Students

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Pastor Frank Akonnor, the Resident Campus Minister of the Cape Coast University (UCC) branch of the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA), has challenged students of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast to effectively manage their time in order to be profitable and productive in life.

Speaking on the topic, ‘Time Management,’ on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the UCC main campus auditorium 900, Pastor Akonnor emphasised the need for students to demonstrate total commitment to time and its management towards achieving greater things for themselves.

According to the PENSA-UCC Resident Campus Pastor, good time management “leads to profitability and productivity.”

He further stated that most students waste too much of their time on unnecessary issues that add no value to their lives, resulting in their failure to achieve their goals as they grow up.

“It is difficult to count many great achievers and influencers of the world who failed to attach importance to time,” he said.

Highlighting on good time management tips, he asked the students to create a daily planner, give each task a time limit, set reminders for all tasks, avoid distractions and establish routines.

Pastor Akonnor further mentioned achievement of goals, increased productivity, and better work-life balance as some of the key benefits of time management.

In a brief address, the Head of Department for Mental Health, Dr. Jerry Paul Ninnoni, advised the students to manage their time properly while in school, as it would pave the way for their success in life.  

The workshop organised by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast aimed to bring about a significant positive change in the students’ attitude towards time management through targeted activities.

Conducted in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, the event, therefore, sought to instill proper time management skills in students and challenge them to discard the mentality of ‘Ghana Man Time’ (Ghanaians’ own time) before they transition into the world of work. 

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare

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Agona Swedru Area Supports Internal Missions

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To boost the mission enterprise of The Church of Pentecost, the Agona Swedru Area of the Church, under the leadership of Apostle Derek Kwaning Mireku, has donated 100 pieces of cloth to three districts in the internal mission areas of the Church.

The beneficiary districts are the Tolon District in the Tamale Area, Wellembelle District in the Tumu Area, and Kparekpare District in the Nkwanta Area.

Making the presentation on behalf of the Area Head, Pastor Edward Asamoah Antwi, an Area Executive Committee Member and Area Evangelism Ministry Leader, said the gesture is in line with the Church’s strategic vision of “possessing the nations” (Vision 2023).

He indicated that one of the ways to win souls for God’s Kingdom is to show care and affection towards meeting needs.

Pastor Antwi further noted that one of the basic necessities of life is clothing and that some souls won had failed to partake in church services and meetings because they feel left out in terms of what to wear.

He said that the area leadership is, therefore, confident that the clothes will foster the warmth of brotherly fellowship among the brethren.

Receiving the items on behalf of the beneficiary districts, the Chairman of the Area Missions Committee, Pastor Frederick Tetteh, expressed his joy and promised that the clothes will end up with the right beneficiaries.

He thanked members of the Church in the area for their unrelenting support of missions in diverse ways. He also disclosed that this year’s donation will be sent to three districts in internal missions, pastored by men of God called into ministry from the Agona Swedru Area.

This, according to him, is to encourage them and serve as a reminder to them that their brethren back home fully support their ministry.

Report by Agona Swedru Area Media Team.

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Bumpata District Receives 70-Seater Boat

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The Bumpata District in the Afram Plains Area of The Church of Pentecost, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, received a 70-seater boat valued at GH₵ 50,000.00 to facilitate the movement of members across the Volta Lake.

The project, which had been a vision for the district since its inception, was made possible through a generous financial donation from Elder Dr Kofi Amoah, a resident of the United States of America (USA).

At a short dedication ceremony held at the shores of Ekyeamanfrom, the Afram Plains Area Head, Apostle Victor Asamoah, stressed the need to prioritise the great commission and winning souls for Christ.

He was hopeful that the boat would aid in reaching hard-to-reach communities and spread the message of Christ.

According to the Bumpata District Minister, Overseer Isaac Essuman, the boat will facilitate transportation for district members attending Area programmes and support evangelism initiatives.

Overseer Essuman extended his profound appreciation to God and Dr Kofi Amoah for their contributions to making the vision a success.

Present at the event were ministers and their wives in the Area and members and officers in the district. Bumpata District was created out of Agyata District in September 2022.

Report by Overseer Benjamin Appiah

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56 Slaves In Pakistan Run To Jesus Christ

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On May 28, 2023, 56 enslaved people from the brick line factory in Shakhopura, Pakistan, surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ and allowed themselves to be baptised in water.

The Church of Pentecost, Pakistan, which led the outreach, presented Urdu Bibles to the new converts to help them learn more about Jesus Christ. The Church also gave them meals.

The Church of Pentecost team often visits the brick line factory to worship with them. The people have been enslaved for generations since their forefathers had a debt that was becoming unbearable for them, and the outcome was slavery.

The Church provides them with access to basic education, weekly worship services, and a tent at their workplace where they may attend church services and eat.

We pray that our faithful Lord will set them free so they can do other work, live a healthy life, and be free from their slave masters.

PENTECOST NEWS