16 Graduate From Pentecost Literacy School In Takoradi Area web

16 Graduate From Pentecost Literacy School In Takoradi Area

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Sixteen people, comprising 11 students and five facilitators, have graduated from the Pentecost Literacy School in the Takoradi Area.

The Pentecost Literacy Project (PLP), which The Church of Pentecost initiated in pursuance of Vision 2023, now Vision 2028, was to teach adults how to read and write in their native languages and to aid them to read the Bible.

After a two-week intensive training by the Literacy and Evangelism Ghana (LE-GH) for facilitators across the nation at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh in October and November 2021, the Takoradi Area participants (Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare, Elders Stephen Coffie, Christopher Yaw Okyere, George Bondzie-Hanson and Deaconess Cecilia Aidoo), began a pilot phase in the Takoradi Area to test the feasibility of the project. Consequently, 20 volunteers (Mfantse – 10 and English – 10) were selected from the various districts in the Area and enrolled in November 2021.

Having undergone over two years training, 11 learners, who have successfully passed their final examinations, graduated during a special ceremony on August 9, 2024, at West Ridge Assembly in Tanokrom District.

The graduands were joined by five facilitators who also passed all the courses and met all the requirements for their training.

In his address, the Literacy and Evangelism Ghana (LE-GH) representative, Pastor R. M. Adrakpanya (retired) was thankful to God, the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Executive Council for the timely vision to help people who cannot read or write in their local dialects.

He also commended the Area Head, Apostle Sylvester Arhin, and his team as well as the Takoradi Area Pentecost Literacy Project Coordinating team for the hard work and dedication in making the vision possible.

Pastor Eric Kweku Ansah who represented the Chairman of the National Discipleship and Leadership Development Committee (NDLDC), Apostle Dr Samuel Kojo Gakpetor, indicated that the Pentecost Literacy School will not only benefit the unschooled constituents but even the educated who are unable to read in their mother tongues.

Delivering a speech on behalf of the Takoradi Area Head, Apostle Sylvester Arhin, the New Takoradi District Minister, Pastor Solomon Nii A. Djani, who doubles as an Area Executive member, admonished ministers as well as officers to embrace the PLS initiative and ensure its effective implementation in their districts and local assemblies.

On behalf of the graduating students and facilitators, Elder Stephen Coffie expressed gratitude to Apostle Joseph Kwame Assabil (retired) whose tenure the PLP pilot programme started in the Area and his successors, Apostles Semenya Yao Dogbe and Sylvester Arhin, for their unflinching support and commitment for a successful implementation of the project in Takoradi Area.

Other dignitaries at the graduation ceremony were Pastor Alex Kieninger Anum and his wife, Dora (Area Secretary), Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare (Area Pentecost Literacy Project Coordinator), Pastor Stephen Mawunyo Akorsu (Area Discipleship and Leadership Development Coordinator), and other ministers and wives in the Area.

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare.

COP-Germany Donates Medical Equipment To PENTSOS web

COP-Germany Donates Medical Equipment To PENTSOS

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The Church of Pentecost in Germany, under the leadership of Apostle Ato Aduah, has donated a variety of medical items to the church’s various health facilities in Ghana.

During a short ceremony at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the International Missions Director (IMD) of the church, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, handed over the items to the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) for the onward distribution to the health facilities.

The donated items included: 21 used Monitor Mp-70 units, four Modul box FMS4 units, 30 Parameter servers, five Kompak monitor PVM-2701 units, 60 Infusions pump Argus 417 units, among others.

Receiving the items, Overseer Benjamin Asare Yeboah, the Director of PENTSOS, expressed gratitude to the church in Germany for the gesture and promised it will be fairly distributed and put to good use.  

He also acknowledged the continuous support of the IMD to the activities of PENTSOS, especially in getting them support from outside Ghana.

Present at the short presentation ceremony were Pastor James Kusi Owusu (Personal Assistant to the IMD) and Elder Alexander Kwame Frimpong (Health Coordinator at PENTSOS), among others.

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Apostle Arhin Cautions Ministers Against The Snares Of Success web

Apostle Arhin Cautions Ministers Against The Snares Of Success

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The Takoradi Area Head and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Sylvester Arhin, has cautioned ministers of the Gospel against the snares associated with success.  

Speaking at the maiden Prayer Retreat for Heads and Wives at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh on September 3, 2024, on the title, ‘The Snares of Success,’ Apostle Arhin indicated that while success is a common goal for everyone, it often comes with hidden dangers.

He referenced the biblical figure Gideon, who, despite his humble beginnings as a farmer, was elevated by God to lead the Israelites to victory against a formidable enemy with just 300 men. Following this triumph, Gideon was offered leadership by the Israelites, reflecting the human desire for authentic leadership.

According to Apostle Arhin, this is same in ministry because congregants expect a true man of God who will lead them closer to God.

He pointed out that Gideon’s initial humility was commendable as he redirected the people’s focus to God rather than seeking glory for himself.

However, he warned that success can lead to a loss of humility, as illustrated by Gideon’s later actions when he accepted gold ornaments from the people to create a priestly garment and an idol, leading the Israelites into idolatry.

Apostle Sylvester Arhin urged ministers to surround themselves with good advisors who can provide guidance and accountability, particularly when they find themselves in positions of authority.

He stressed that maintaining humility is crucial to avoid the traps that success can present, a lesson that remains relevant for today’s leaders in ministry.

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Maintain Your Spirituality – Apostle Dr Walker (Rtd.) Advises Heads web

Maintain Your Spirituality – Apostle Dr Walker (Rtd.) Advises Heads

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The immediate past Tarkwa Area Head of The Church of Pentecost and Executive Council member, Apostle Dr Daniel Okyere Walker (now retired), has underscored the need for maintaining one’s spirituality in ministry.

He said this during the maiden Heads and Wives’ Prayer Retreat at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, on Monday, September 2, 2024.

In a sermon titled, ‘The Carnality and the Spirituality of the Minister’, Apostle Dr Walker (Rtd.) indicated that the spiritual angle of ministry is that ministers are overseers of God’s mystery which is the people they are shepherding. Adding that they must make sure that the souls go to heaven.

The former Vice Chancellor of Pentecost University explained that spirituality in ministry also involves not only serving but giving off one’s life to let others live. He stressed that the spiritual minister must live above sin and bear the fruits of the Spirit.

Carnality, he said, means being controlled by the desires of the flesh, which includes the desire for wealth and material things.

Apostle Dr Walker (Rtd.) however cautioned ministers against carnality as they have the tendency of destroying their ministries.

He called on ministers to strive to cause a change in their societies, especially as role models for the young, saying, ‘We live in a world of corruption where we have to shine to illuminate in the dark world.’

Some of the causes of carnality, he disclosed, include submitting to the pressures of the world.

On how to live a spiritual life, he proposed living by the Spirit, a prayerful life, committing one’s life into the hands of God, and living by the word of God.

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GPCC President Advocates For Unity Among Churches web

GPCC President Advocates For Unity Among Churches

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The President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who also serves as the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has called on the leadership of all churches in Ghana and worldwide to make deliberate efforts to unite.

He made this clarion call on Friday, August 30, 2024, during the All Ministers and Wives Conference (Western Regional session) held at the Assemblies of God, Word of Life Auditorium, Takoradi.

Apostle Nyamekye illustrated the positive impact of unity in the body of Christ. Whilst comparing the effects of divisiveness, he invited the President of The Apostolic Church Ghana, Apostle Dr. Aaron Ami-Narh, and the Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church International, Apostle Samuel Frimpong, to join him on stage.

The GPCC President explained that the three churches – The Apostolic Church Ghana, Christ Apostolic Church International, and The Church of Pentecost – are all descendants of the Anim-McKeown church operations. However, the misunderstandings that led to the splits had greatly hurt the cause of the gospel.

He thanked God that after many years, they have settled their differences and decided to work in unity.

Chairman Nyamekye took the opportunity to call on churches worldwide to end all forms of rivalry and unite to properly pursue the mandate that God has given them. According to him, denominations are just strategic ways of reaching all kinds of people. Therefore, denominations should not divide the Church into factions because they are all one people in Christ Jesus.

Apostle Nyamekye also cautioned ministers against whipping up sentiments, especially religious sentiments, in the run-up to the 2024 general elections. He admonished prophets who receive revelations about the outcome of the impending elections to desist from publicly declaring them to prevent chaos.

Present at the service were Rev. Stephen Wengan (General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana) and Bishop Emmanuel Botwe (Christian Faith Church International), both National Executive Council Members of the GPCC.

Others included Apostle Immanuel Tettey (General Secretary of GPCC), Apostle Sylvester Arhin (Executive Council Member, The CoP), and Rev. Yaw Osei Dankwa (General Secretary, CACI), among others.

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Churches Must Transform Ghana Through Kingdom Values – Apostle Nyamekye web

Churches Must Transform Ghana Through Kingdom Values – Apostle Nyamekye

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Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), has urged churches to leverage their authority as believers to bring positive change to Ghana.

He made this appeal during the Western Regional session of the All Ministers Conference held at the Assemblies of God Ghana, Word of Life Auditorium in Takoradi, on Friday, August 30, 2024.

The conference, organised by the GPCC, in collaboration with the Western Regional Coordinating Committee of The Church of Pentecost and the Takoradi Network of Councils and Churches, was on the theme: ‘The Church and the World.’

The event, which brought together church leaders from the Western Region, aimed to equip ministers with the necessary tools to be agents of transformation in their respective spheres of influence.

Speaking on the topic, ‘The Authority of the Christian Believer in Transforming the World; The Role of the Church Leader,’ Apostle Nyamekye noted that despite Ghana’s high religiosity, the country continues to struggle with issues like corruption, raising questions about the Church’s impact.

The GPCC President stressed the need for unity among church leaders, stating that they are ‘all one in God.’ He indicated that the Church, as God’s representative on earth, must prioritise transforming the world, just as Jesus Christ did by reconciling sworn enemies like the Gentiles and Jews.

Apostle Nyamekye challenged ministers of the Gospel to prepare adequately before preaching and to change their approach to ministry to effectively combat the devil’s tactics.

He stated: ‘It is insufficient to have church activities without Kingdom authority being witnessed in the community,’ and added that the church must ‘infect the world with the Kingdom Culture.’

He encouraged ministers, their spouses, and all Christians to see themselves as God’s envoys with the mandate to transform their world.

Apostle Nyamekye informed the attendees that the aim of the conference was not to teach ministers how to run their churches but to partner with them and add to what they already have.

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The Church Of Pentecost Inducts New Directors web

The Church Of Pentecost Inducts New Directors

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The Church of Pentecost has inducted a new set of leaders to oversee its various ministries, in pursuit of its unleashing agenda.

The induction service took place at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PCC)-Atomic, Accra, on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The event saw a large turnout from the church community, including ministers and officers.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, officiated the service, with support from General Secretary Apostle Samuel Gyau Oboubi and International Missions Director Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe.

Newly Inducted Directors:

  • Apostle Emmanuel Kwasi Appiah (Director of Evangelism Ministry) and Deputy Elder Ishmael Edjekumhene
  • Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (Director of Pentecost Men’s Ministry – PEMEM, second term)
  • Mrs Philomina Mireku (Director of Women’s Ministry, second term) and Deputy Mrs Vivian Amfo
  • Pastor Samuel Avornyo (Director of Children’s Ministry)
  • Pastor Dr Felix Dela Klutse (Director of Pent Media Centre)
  • Apostle Ebenezer Agyapong (Minister-in-Charge of E-Church) and Supporting Minister Over Emmanuel Owusu
  • Overseer Benjamin Asare Yeboah (Director of Pentecost Social Services – PENTSOS)
  • Pastor Frank Mensah Tandoh (Co-ordinator of Schools Outreach Ministry) and Deputy Elder Desmond Addison
  • Apostle Anthony Mensah (Chairman of Workers Guild) and Vice Elder Dr Yao Yeboah
  • Pastor Abraham Addae Agyemang (Co-ordinator of Ministry to Other Sheep)
  • Pastor Michael Laryea Jnr. (Co-ordinator of Ministry to Celebrities)
  • Pastor Kingsford Awenbiya (Co-ordinator of Prison Ministry) and Deputies Pastor DSP Thomas Brefo (In-charge of Inmates) and Pastor Manieson Odoi (In-charge of Ex-Offenders).

All National Executive Committee Members of the various ministries and specialised ministries were prayed for to commence their operations.

The service also bid farewell to Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Marin, the outgoing Director of the Evangelism Ministry, who concluded eight years of dedicated service.

Apostle Emmanuel Agyeman Bekoe, the International Missions Director, delivered the sermon, on the topic, ‘The Ministry of the Pillar of Cloud and Fire.’

He urged ministers and members under the “Possessing The Nations” agenda to publicly display God and guide many to Christ.

Chairman Eric Nyamekye emphasised that The Church of Pentecost never lacks leaders due to God’s sufficient grace upon the church. He encouraged the newly inducted leaders to diligently execute their tasks, always seeking God’s grace.

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Get Involved In The Unleashing Agenda – Chairman Charges Members

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has charged all members of the church to get involved in the unleashing agenda of the church to possess the nations.

He made this charge on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Madina when speaking at the welcome service of three ministers and their wives.

The ministers are Prophet Kwasi Asante Annor (Resident Minister of the newly opened Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Trasacco), Apostle Ebenezer Korankye Agyapong (Minister-In-Charge of the E-Church), and Overseer Ebenezer Emmanuel Owusu (Associate Minister of the E-Church).

According to him, the vision of the church to be unleashed into the world to transform it, is not only limited to ministers, but it is a commission to every member of the church of God.

Apostle Nyamekye explained that the Church has so much power that even the gates of hell cannot stand it.

He added that the church holds the keys to heaven and if it does not move, heaven cannot do anything.

Chairman Nyamekye stated that God does not expect the church to sit in the confines of their buildings but to be an institution which is always on the move, proclaiming the gospel of Christ and transforming their world.

He mentioned that this is why the fathers of the early church called the ministries in The Church of Pentecost, ‘movements.’

He advised members not to be afraid because God would not have commissioned the church to move out if He has not given them the power to go out.

Apostle Nyamekye called on all members not to see the unleashing agenda as a preserve of people in clerical because the church is a group of ordinary people called through Jesus to belong to God and bring joy to the world.

He urged every member to be involved in ministry outside the fortress of the church, with the sole aim of projecting the values and principles of God and turning many to Christ.

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No Man Can Take Away The Peace Of Ghana – Sam George Declares web

No Man Can Take Away The Peace Of Ghana – Sam George Declares

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Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, has warned that the wrath of God will fall on anyone who tries to take away the peace of Ghana.

He cautioned politicians against any actions that could disrupt the peace Ghana is currently enjoying, asserting that they will not succeed.

In an interview with Pentecost News at the sidelines of the Greater Accra Unleashed Crusade, organised by The Church of Pentecost at the Black Star Square in Accra on Thursday night, the MP assured Ghanaians that the peace of the Lord Jesus will continue to reign supreme in the country.

He said: ‘No man, whichever political party, will take away the peace that God has given this country and think that they can lead.’

Hon. Sam George acknowledged that the forthcoming election is a very critical one with high stakes, as it involves a former President and a sitting Vice President vying for the presidency, which is likely to heighten tensions in the country. However, he stated, “But with the church stepping in this way and reminding us that before politics, we are Ghanaians, the peace of the land will be safeguarded.’

The Ningo-Prampram MP urged young people not to allow themselves to be used by politicians as agents of violence.

‘To politicians, the wrath of God will fall on anyone who tries to take away the peace of this country,’ he said, adding, ‘And to the people of Ghana as a whole, we are a Christian nation, a nation loved by God, and as people of God, we must act according to His will and purposes because it is God who crowns and enthrones kings.’

He called on all Ghanaians to do their part to maintain the peace of the country, saying, ‘We must know that we are all ultimately accountable to the Most High God.’

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The Miraculous Transformation Of The Kumi Family web

The Miraculous Transformation Of The Kumi Family

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The Greater Accra Unleashed Crusade witnessed a powerful testimony on Friday night, leaving the crowd in awe of God’s redemptive power. The immediate past General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, shared the incredible story of his family’s journey from darkness to light with deep emotion.

Born into a family plagued by curses and spiritual attacks, Alexander described a childhood filled with fear, sickness, and hopelessness. His father, once a hardworking man, fell into alcoholism and despair, leading the family down a path of increasing turmoil. Spiritualists and fetish priests had predicted that the Kumi family would never prosper.

But everything changed when Alexander encountered Jesus Christ in 1978. ‘Jesus, the game changer, came into my life and turned our destiny around,’ he said emotionally. After a divine encounter that led to his conversion at a Scripture Union (SU) meeting, Alexander discarded all the occult items his family had relied on for protection. From that moment, the spiritual attacks ceased, and his life began to flourish.

One by one, members of the Kumi family experienced their own encounters with Christ. His sister Mary, once bound by evil spiritual forces, was freed after she accepted Jesus. Today, she is a retired nurse and a deaconess, blessed with a family of her own.

His brother Seth, who was told by prophets that he would go blind if he attended school, defied the curse and is now a retired professional, serving as an Area Deacon in The Church of Pentecost.

Perhaps the most astonishing transformation was that of his younger sister Christie, who was prophesied to die if she pursued education. Despite these dire warnings, she overcame the odds and is now a senior lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, holding multiple degrees, including a PhD and academic honours.

Alexander himself, now an engineer, consultant, and minister of the gospel, once battled intense spiritual warfare but now stands as a testament to God’s grace.

In his testimony, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi urged those still bound by spiritual darkness to turn to Jesus, the only one who can truly save and deliver, saying, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

The Kumi family’s story is a powerful reminder that no situation is beyond God’s reach. Their transformation from a family cursed and oppressed to one flourishing in Christ is a testimony to the life-changing power of the gospel.

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