No One Is Born Useless – Pastor Charles Oduro

The Yennyawoso District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Charles Oduro, has urged Christians to view themselves as unique creatures of God with a special purpose to fulfil in life.

According to him, no human being is disadvantaged in society, community or location. However, he said, one could only be described and addressed as such depending on how they carry themselves.

“No one is born useless unless you make yourself one,” Pastor Oduro said in a sermon he preached on Sunday, September 18, 2022, when he fellowshipped with members of the Grace Assembly.

Speaking on the topic: “Knowledge of God,” based on Daniel 11:32, the Yennyawoso District Minister stressed that what Christians need most in these perilous times is the knowledge of God. He enlightened that whoever is filled with an undiluted Word of God is knowledgeable about God, saying, “He who knows God knows His word.” 

He added: “Being knowledgeable about God means having profound faith in Him and the insight of His Word.” He, thus, urged Christians to be full of God’s words since they are spirit and life (John 6:63) to avoid being filled with vain deceit based on human tradition and the elements of the world as nature abhors a vacuum.

Attesting to the current economic hardship, the Man of God urged Christians to be strong in the Lord to override things. This, he said, could only be done by being knowledgeable about God.

“Having the knowledge of God equips the believer to be strong and they are able to withstand and weather the storms of life,” he disclosed.

Pastor Oduro mentioned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who refused to bow and serve King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue, as well as David, who also killed Goliath as a result of their in-depth knowledge of God, as instances to affirm his assertion that knowledge of God is a panache for victory.

He also cited how Apostle Paul fought with the knowledge he had gained in the Lord and won victories (2 Corinthians 1:9-10), as further proof to buttress his point, saying, “Knowledge induces strength, and strength brings triumph.” 

As the knowledge of God brings victory, the Yennyawoso District Minister, however, said a life devoid of God’s knowledge results in absurdity. 

“Christians without the knowledge of God live their lives anyhow and they wander away from the faith,” he said, adding, “The Knowledge of God will help you to walk in righteous and in holiness to be able to override the devil and rule your world.”

Explaining further, Pastor Oduro noted that the major problem facing Christianity today is hermeneutics (interpretation of the Bible). He bemoaned the practice where some pastors interpret the Bible to suit their interests, which according to him, makes it difficult for many believers to come by the true knowledge of God. He, therefore, admonished the congregants to be perspicacious when it comes to the acceptance of teachings and doctrines, as such can make or unmake them, saying, “Doctrine received, believed and practised determines one’s character, attitude and destiny.”

He urged Christians to use the knowledge they have acquired in the Lord to solve problems, noting that knowledge which is vacant is of no value.

Pastor Charles Oduro further appealed to the congregants to graduate from childhood to adulthood to grow in the knowledge of God to avoid being spiritual dwarfs and become spiritual giants.

“Knowledge, wisdom, revelation, law, and the word of God are for adults (in Christ). So, you must graduate from childhood to adulthood,” he advised. He also encouraged Christians not to live in fear because they are divinely protected as their lives are hidden in the third heavens (2 Corinthians 12:1-4; Psalm 91) where the devil cannot traverse.

He led the congregants into the period of prayer after the sermon.

As part of the service, some children were dedicated to the glory of God.

Present at the service was Mrs. Gladys Oduro (Wife of the District Minister).

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Contextualise The Gospel – Ministers Urged

The Sawla Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor David Amankwaa, has advised ministers to contextualise and package the gospel message of Jesus Christ to suit the environment in which they find themselves.

Pastor Amankwaa said this during a two-day retreat for ministers and their wives in the Area. The event was held from Wednesday, September 14, to Thursday, 15, 2022, at the newly-constructed English Assembly auditorium. 

Speaking on the topic: “Equipped As A Bond-Servant to Possess the Nations,” the Sawla Area Head said that contextualising the gospel message would aid understanding and result in the realising of the Church’s vision of “possessing the nations.”

Quoting Galatians 2:20 and Deuteronomy 15:12-18, he said that Apostle Paul’s introductory greetings in most of his Epistles revealed his true identity in Christ, a bond-servant. 

He further stated that the ministers of God can only make impact when they see themselves as bond servants without aim, purpose, will, and feelings except that of the master, adding: “there could never be a bond servant without a master.”

Pastor Amankwaa also indicated that Jesus Christ, their ultimate example, became a bond-servant to God and humankind in serving the purpose of His (Master), the Father, by dying a humiliating and painful death on the cross to save humanity.

He, therefore, urged ministers to emulate Jesus Christ and Apostle Paul’s example in order to be adequately equipped to possess the nations.

The topics treated at the event include “Incarnational Ministry,” “Sharing, Knowing and Owning Vision 2023,” “Report Writing, ” “Personal Evangelism,” “Planning and Organising Events,” “Effects of Funerals on Church activities,” and “Practical Ministry,” among others. 

The Audit Team from Tamale also took them through value book writing and how to keep the good financial books. 

Intercessory prayers were also offered for the Church and the nation as part of the event.

All 25 ministers in the Sawla Area of the Church, together with their wives, expressed appreciation to God and the Area Head for initiating the programme. 

Report by Sawla Area Media Team

Akuse District Women’s Ministry Fetes Persons With Disabilities

The Women’s Ministry of Akuse District in the Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a get-together event for persons with disabilities (PWDs).

The event, which took place on September 3, 2022, had in attendance 22 PWDs, some of whom are not members of the church.

Preaching on the theme; “Preach the Gospel to All Creation”, with Mark 16:15 as his scripture reference, the District Minister, Pastor Jacob Kwakye Frimpong, encouraged members to extend ministry to PWDs since they are also part of God’s creation.

He advised PWDs not to look down upon themselves because God loves them and to know that disability is not inability.

As part of the event, the participants were given the opportunity to minister in songs and dance.

Present at the event were Elder Solomon Leigh (Assistant Area MPWDs Coordinator), Elder Samuel Adu (District MPWDs Coordinator) and other local executive committee members of the Women’s Ministry.

The participants expressed their gratitude to the church and the Women’s Ministry, in particular, for demonstrating the love of God to them through the gesture.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Team

Akorabo District Holds Teens Graduation Ceremony

The Akorabo District in the Suhum Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a maiden graduation ceremony for teens who have migrated from the Children’s Ministry to the Youth Ministry.

The glamorous service, which was held on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the central assembly auditorium, witnessed 101 teens, comprising 45 boys and 56 girls graduating. As part of their package, all the graduands received certificates of migration.

The colourful event was graced by Nene Baffour Teitey Adjevi III, Chief of Jato, officers and parents of the graduands.

In an exhortation on the theme: “The Word of God as Light on Your Path,” with scripture reference from Psalm 115:105, Mrs. Caroline Dapaah, wife of Pastor Benjamin Dapaah of Aboyor District, admonished the teenagers to refrain from social vices such as betting, LGBTQ+, early sex and addiction to the internet.

The Akorabo District Minister, Overseer Maxwell Ataamoah, explained that the ceremony was organised to help bridge the gap in the transition from Sunday school to the Youth Ministry which has been a problem for the church. He, therefore, admonished the teens to integrate themselves into the church and its activities.

The Area Youth Leader, Overseer Isaac Baidoo, who also doubles as the District Minister of Amanase, described the ceremony as an eye opener for the entire Area and hoped that other districts would emulate it.

He admonished the District Youth Ministry leadership as well as the Ministry to Teens Co-ordinators to develop programmes and activities that would help properly integrate the teens into the Youth Ministry. Report by Samuel Danso.

New Kintampo Area Head Meets Area Pastorate

The new Kintampo Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Francis Agyemang Badu, has met with ministers and wives in the area to fraternise and share fellowship.

The meeting, which took place on September 8, 2022, at the Grace Boahen Memorial Temple, was also an avenue for the Area Head to welcome newly transferred ministers to the area.

Preaching on the topic: “God’s method is man,” Pastor Agyeman Badu said that the Lord calls special people to perform specific tasks at specific moments.

“God always has a plan and a purpose to accomplish, and the method he uses is the man; and since creation, that has always been how He carries out his divine missions,” he said.

The Area Head, therefore, urged ministers to see themselves as special people on a divine assignment wherever they are stationed.

Using the story of Moses in Exodus 3:5-20 to further buttress his point, he explained that God conceived the plan to redeem the people of Israel from their Egyptian bondage, but He chose Moses to undertake this task. 

“For this purpose, God sent him into the desert to prepare him for years and later released him to go and redeem the Israelites. Likewise, God sends His people into hiding for some time to train and prepare them for the task ahead. So, stay calm and be patient during your “desert experience,” he said.

Pastor Agyemang Badu also noted that anytime God sends a man, He gives them a vision. 

He stated that “God revealed himself to Moses and gave him a vision. Later, Moses met with the people and shared the vision with them. The people wholeheartedly embraced the vision and worked with it,”

He, therefore, entreated the pastorate to work heartily towards realising the five-year strategic vision to possess the nations for Christ. 

He advised ministers to be humble and willing to learn from their subordinates where necessary.

“Just as God saw, heard and came down to the aid of the Israelites through Moses, God has made ministers His agents to carry out His tasks,” he said and thus called on all and sundry to come on board with their giftings and professional skills to help move the Kintampo Area forward.

Report by Prince Augustine Ababio (Area Reporter)

Elder Amoah & Family Donates To Sefwi Pataboaso Nkwanta District

Elder Prince Amoah, an Elder of Santasi District in the Kwadaso Area of The Church of Pentecost, and his family have donated a brand-new Honda CR-V vehicle to the Sefwi Pataboaso Nkwanta District of the church. 

The Kwadaso Area Head of the church, Apostle John Budu Tawiah, on behalf of the Amoah family, presented the vehicle worth GH₵180,000.00 to the newly created district during its inauguration on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

According to Apostle Tawiah, Elder Amoah and his family who had earlier built and donated an ultra-modern 1500-capacity church auditorium and a 5-bedroom apartment mission house respectively to the church were led by the Holy Spirit to support the activities of the new district.

Receiving the vehicle on behalf of the district, the Sefwi Bekwai Area Head, Apostle Kwasi Osei Ofosu, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Amoah family for their diverse contributions and donations in support of the work of God in the Area.

He handed the keys and documentation to the Sefwi Pataboaso Nkwanta District Minister, Pastor Emmanuel Kwabena Turkson, who was welcomed on the same day.

On his part, Pastor Turkson thanked Elder Prince Amoah and his family for the gesture.

Also present were Pastor Kofi Antwi Boasiako (Santasi District Minister) and his wife, and some Sefwi Bekwai Area Pastorate and their wives.

Report by Pastor Austin K. Fuachie, Bayerebon District.

Birmingham District In UK Acquires New Mission House

The Birmingham District of The Church of Pentecost in the United Kingdom, under the leadership of Pastor Wiseborn Agyare, has acquired a new mission house for the church. 

The 350, 000-pound facility is a five-bedroom one-storey semi-detached house. It was recently dedicated by the outgoing National Head, Apostle Osei Owusu Afriyie. 

Pastor Wiseborn Agyare and his district executives as well as members purchased the house in Birmingham before his first year in the district.

Called into ministry some 15 years ago in the United Kingdom where he was serving in the British Army. He and his wife have over the years pastored in Harlow, Croydon,  Deptford, and currently Birmingham. 

With the exception of his first station Harlow, he has managed to acquire mission houses for the church in the three other districts.

Pastor Wiseborn and his team have also acquired a church building in London.

Birmingham District is made up of six assemblies with an adult population of 800. Youth and children are about 400, giving them a total membership of 1,200.

Report by Peggy Ama Donkor.

Yennyawoso District Children’s Ministry Embarks On “Jesus March”

As part of activities to mark the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, members of the ministry in the Yennyawoso District of the Church, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, organised a health walk dubbed “Jesus March.”

Escorted by police officers, together with some health officials to ensure their safety, the children joyfully marched through the principal streets of Dichemso, Moshie Zongo, Nhyiaeso, Krofrom and ended at Yennyawoso amidst brass band music.

The children, numbering more than 200, were holding placards displaying Gospel truths as part of efforts to reach out to many with the gospel message of Jesus Christ.

Some of the placards read: “Try Jesus,” “Jesus Is The Saviour,” “Yesu Mu Na Nkwa Wɔ,” “Jesus Loves You,” “Run For Your Life,” among others.

According to the District Leader, Elder Kingsley Appau, the march was not only meant to mark the 50th anniversary of the ministry, but to help improve the health conditions of the children and to promulgate the gospel to the masses and win them for Christ.

After the march, the children were refreshed with sumptuous mashed kenkey and bread at the Yennyawoso Central Assembly auditorium.

Participating in the event were the members of the District Executive Committee and the Local Executive Committee, as well as other workers of the Children’s Ministry.

Report by Yennyawoso District Media Team

Miss Precious Anane Wins Golden Jubilee Preacher Kid Competition

Miss Precious Anane from the Volta Region has won the 2022 version of the Preacher Kid competition organised by the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost Headquarters.

Securing 85% of the total marks, Precious slightly beat Master Noble Asante Agyei from the Northern Region, who had 80.84%. Akua Frema Adu Gyamfi from the Ashanti Region garnered 78.75% to place 3rd, while Ama Nhyira Oppong, representing the Central Region, and Adwoa Sarpomaa Sarpong, from the Western Region, placed 4th and 5th after securing 76.42% and 73.83%, respectively.

Each of the contestants received boxes of Bibles from the Bible Society of Ghana, TV sets for their local assemblies, hampers of groceries and stationery, and a certificate of excellence.

The event, which was held on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Asokwa, saw a vast number of members of the Children’s Ministry thronged the auditorium to support the contestants from their various areas.

Addressing the contestants, congregants, and viewers of the competition, the Patron of the Children’s Ministry, Prophet David Kankam Beditor mentioned that the contest was a historic one since it coincided with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the ministry.

“It is very unique and the first of its kind,” he said, and urged the patrons to support the children, encourage them and give them morale, saying, “You will be inspired by their preaching and teachings.”

The Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, in an address delivered on his behalf by Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng (Bompata Area Head), expressed his gratitude to the Children’s Ministry leadership for the organisation of the competition and the 50th Anniversary celebrations.

“Starting as ‘a mustard seed’ in Asokwa, it is not a coincidence it happens to fall within the 50th Anniversary celebrations; it is a coincidence arranged in heaven,” the Chairman said.

According to Apostle Nyamekye, although Accra, the capital city of the country, is the administrative location of the church, Kumasi can be considered the heart of the church.

He noted that the Preacher Kid competition is a step in the right direction, saying, “It is good it has been given the prominence it deserves. I pray that the exercise will impact children and help to not only improve the delivery of God’s word but more importantly the reading and meditation of the Word.”

He ended by stating that “there can be no good preaching without the study of God’s Word.”

The contest saw Apostle Lt. Col. Benjamin Woode (Burma Camp Worship Centre), Pastor Ebenezer Hagan (Youth Director), and Mrs Gifty Otu-Appiah as judges.

In his closing remarks, Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng congratulated all five contestants on outstanding performances.

“Thank God for giving us a competition and something to be proud about; separating the diamond from other precious stones,” he explained.

“The victor, Precious Anane, has successfully defended the title and won for the church. Through this radiant exercise, great talents have been unearthed. If the children can preach like this, then the future will be great for the church. My heart is at ease as I can assure you and all audience present that the church has an exciting future,” he added.

He remarked that If the competition was available to all, and four out of five of the finalist were girls, then girls and women, in general, have a big stage in the future in the church.

Contestants of the Preacher Kid competition came along with their parents and several members from their various areas within the church as well as friends and well-wishers.

As part of the event, an award certificate, as well as a cash prize, was handed to the winner of the just-ended Drawing Competition also spearheaded by the Children’s Ministry. The winner of the competition was Master Charles Pepprah from Offinso in the Ashanti Region. 

According to the Director of the Children’s Ministry, Pastor Prof. William Otoo Elis, the drawing competition had 24 submissions from children all over the country. A jury made up of lecturers from the Faculty of Arts in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology was established to decide the winner of the competition. 

Prophet Kankam Beditor With Master Charles Pepprah

Prophet Kankam Beditor, on behalf of the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, presented the award certificate and an envelope to the winner.

Also present at the event were Apostle and Mrs Dzemekey (Area Head, Asokwa), Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah (Area Head, Ho), Apostle and Mrs Buertey (PIWC Asokwa),  Apostle John Budu Tawiah (Area Head, Kwadaso), Apostle Fred Tiakor (Area Head, Bekwai/Former Director, Children’s Ministry), Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku (Area Head, New Tafo), Apostle and Mrs Gideon Obeng-Darko Debrah (Atonsu Area Head), among others.

PENTECOST NEWS.

Know The 468 Churches Participating In All Ministers’ Conference (Part 2)

In Thursday’s edition of AMC Newsletter, we brought you the first part of the list of 468 churches that took part in the maiden All Ministers’ Conference, which happened to be the biggest gathering of ministers of the gospel in Ghana in recent times.

Today, we bring you the final list of the churches that took part in the conference. They are:

Jabez Home Ministries, Jericho Movement Church, Jesus Christ of Nazareth Int., Jesus Compassion Bible Church, Jesus Generation Ministries, Jesus Love Church, Jesus Mission Church, Jesus Power Prayer Ministry, Jesus Redemption Church, Jesus Winner Man Prayer Ministry, Jewels of God Church, Joyful Presence Chapel Int., Keep the Faith in Christ Ministry, King Jesus Christ Way Ministry Int., Kingdom Equip Network, Kingdom Life Power Ministry, Kingdom of Grace Ministry, King’s Stone Gospel Ministry Int., Lamp of Glory Ministries Int., Kingdom Missions, Land of Dunamis Chapel, Liberation Christian Centre, Liberation Sanctuary Int., Life Assembly, Life Christian Center Ministry Int., Life Church Int., Life Gate Evangelistic Ministry, Life in the Word Ministry, Life Light Chapel, and Life Transformation Miracle Centre Church.

Others are Light House Chapel International/Makarios, Light of the World Assembly, Literacy and Evangelism Ghana, Living Bread Missions, Living Calvary Charismatic Ministry International, Living Hope International Church, Living Joy Chapel, Living Mana Ministries, Living Praise Church, Living Vine Gospel Ministries Int., Living Word Pentecostal Church, Living Waters Baptist Church, Livingstone Pentecostal Church Int., Logos Chapel Worldwide, Love Community Chapel, Love Pastures Int. Ministries, Macedonia Prayer Church, Majestic Glory Chapel Int., Manna Mission Church, Messiah Ministry, Message Citadel Mission, Methodist Church of Ghana, Methodist Presbyterian Church, Miracle Prayer Ministry, Miracle Rock Revival Mission, Missions of God, Mosama Church Int., Miracle Rock Church Int., Mount Horeb Victorious Church Int., Mount Moriah Pentecostal Church, Mountain Prayer Centre, and Mount Zion Fellowship Church.

Others are Musama Disco Christo Church, Nazareth Evangelical Christian Ministry, Nehemiah Generation Ministries, New Christ Temple Church, New Covenant, Apostolic Church Int., New Covenant Family Ministry, New Creation Ministries, New Faith Baptist Church Int., New Generation Christian Action Church, New Hope Pentecostal Church Int., New Fountain Ministry Int., New Generation Glory, New Life Jubblie Church Shama, New Life Christian Church, New Life Assemblies of God, Oasis of Love International Worship Centre, Omega Community Church, New Revival Pentecostal Church, OneHope, Onyame Wo Tumi, Open Heavens Mission Int., Paradise Int., Paradise Christian Church, Peace Chapel Int., Peniel Worship Center (PWC), Pentecostal Banner Church, Pentecostal Believers Church, Pentecostal Central Mission For Africa, Pentecostal Fire Ministry, Pentecostal Life Church Int. and Pentecostal Souls For Christ Church.

Others are Perez Chapel Int., African Faith Tabernacle Church, Pistis Christian Church, Pool of Grace Chapel, Potters Touch Charismatic Assembly, Power of Change Christian Church, Power Prayer Ministry, Prayer Chapel, Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Prison Inter-Denominational Church, Proclaim Christ Ministry, Proclaim Evangelism Team, Promise Faith Center, R. A. Grace House Chapel Int., Reach Heaven Church Int., Reach Them Ministry, Reapers Charismatic Church, Rebuilders Chapel Int., Redeemed Dunamis Christian Temple, Redeemer Holy City Sanctuary, Redemption Hour Faith Ministries, Refined Vessels Ministries, Regeneration Faith Ministries, Rescue Hour Baptist Church, Throne of Grace Chapel, Repent Ministries, Rescue the Lost Mission Church, Restoration Community Chapel-Asokore, Resurrection Power and Living Bread, Resurrection Power Bible Centre, Revival Faith Foundation Ministry, Revival Outreach Church Int., Revival Palace Chapel Int., and Revival Sure Word Ministry Int.

Others are Rhema World Ministries, Righteous Hope Ministries, River of Life Church of All Nations, Rock of Assurance Ministries Int., Rockalive General’s Global Ministries, Royal Faith Chapel Int., Royal Nations Church, Royal Love Chapel Int., Royal Priest Prayer Chapel, Royalhouse Chapel, Run Mission Assemblies, Salt And Light Ministries, Salvation Apostolic Church, Salvation Gospel Church, Sanctuary Praise Ministries, Save The Nations Mission Church, Seed of Faith Gilgal Ministry, Self Discovery Christian Centre, Shilo the Messiah’s Temple, Sheep Gate Triumphant, Shiloh Pentecostal Church, Siloam Evangelical Church, Spirit Alive Church, Spring Pastures of Christ, Shining for Christ Evangelism Ministry, St. Albert Baptist Church, Synagogue of Prayer Ministries, Supreme Peniel Prayer Ministry, Tabernacle of All Nations, Temple of Praise Ministry, The Apostolic Church, The Christ Temple, The Calvary Pentecostal Faith Alive-Chapel, The Church of Christ Spiritual Movement, The Church of Jesus, and Church of Nations in Mission.

Others are The Divine Healers Church, The Equipping Church Int., The Fragrance Church, The Goodnews Royal Chapel Int., The Last Command Missions, The Hopeville Church, The Lord’s House Chapel, The Lord Jesus Is Alive Ministry, The Lord’s Church, The Lord Pentecostal Church Int., The Nation of God Church, The Old Gate Temple, The Royal Lifegate Int. Church, The Precious Corner Stone Church, The Promise Church of Canaan, The Promised Word Church Int., The World Light Church, Thy Word Int., Church, Timeless Word Int., Chapel, Transformation Power Chapel, Triumphant Apostolic Church, True Apostolic Church, True Christian Bible Church, True Light Bible Church, United Church of God, United Christian Ministerial Association, United Pentecostal Church, Universal Christ Saviour’s Church, Universal Gospel Church – Ho, University Interdenominational Church, UCC  Cape Coast, and Valley of Baracah Evangelical Ministry.

The rest are Victory Bible Church Int., Victory Family Church, Victory Way Chapel Int., Voice of Christ Mission, Ghana; Vineyard Church, Voice of the Lord Evangelical Church, Voice of Zion Salvation Ministry, Volta Gospel Ministry, Voice of Victory Gospel Church, Wells of Salvation Ministry, Wesleyan Church, Wateredlife Ministry, Winners Chapel Int., Word Alive, Word For Christ Gospel Outreach, Works of Faith Chapel, World Covenant Church, World for Christ Gospel Outreach, World Light Temple, Worship Arena, Worship Outreach Church, Yesu Adom Prayer Ministry, Zaare Prayer Center, Zion Baptist Church, Amazing Grace Family Assembly, Assemblies of Christians, Avenue of Glory  Int. Church, End Time Revival Centre Assemblies, Global Leadership Summit, Grace Assemblies of God, Great Commission Movement, Houses of Ministry Gospel, Intercontinental Prayer Force, Liberation Bible Church, New Jerusalem Glory, The Christ Universal Church, Touchbeares Chapel Int., Triumphant Church, and World Outreach Church.