Apostle Debrah & Family Leave Kintampo For Atonsu

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A farewell service was held last Sunday in honour of the outgone Kintampo Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Gideon Obeng-Darko Debrah, and his family, to appreciate them for their praiseworthy service to the Kintampo Area in the last five years.

The event, which took place at the Grace Boahen Memorial Temple auditorium, Kintampo, was officiated by Apostle James Gabriel Quardson (Sunyani Area Head) and ably assisted by Apostles Samuel Berko (Berekum Area Head), William Edzorhoho (Goaso Area Head) and Pastor Daniel Frimpong Manso (Tepa Area Head). 

The glorious service drew a mammoth gathering, including ministers and wives in the region, relatives and friends of the minister, as well as officers and members of the Kintampo Area.

The Area Presbytery, Area Pastorate, and the Area Women’s Ministry took turns to testify about Apostle Debrah and his wife, Mama Mabel, at the event and presented citation plaques to them.

A testimony read on behalf of the area pastorate by Pastor Akwasi Amponsah (Area Secretary), described him as a man of four (4) Fs, that is, friendly, firm, frank and fair and one who demonstrated leadership as a good counsellor, mentor, teacher and father to all. 

“He is disciplined and principled as far as the Kingdom business and the church policies are concerned. Apostle Debrah is very courageous, visionary and very focused on life and ministry. Ministers are able to approach him with their challenges. His earnest desire is to see to the welfare and progress of ministers and the entire church,” the testimony read.

In a testimony on behalf of the Area Presbytery, Elder Benjamin Ofosu Okyere (Area Deacon) described Apostle Debrah as a decent and well-organised man of God who works with passion and integrity. 

“His philosophy is clear-cut: The Father’s business must be faithfully accomplished,” he further stated.

He also stated that during Apostle Debrah’s tenure as Kintampo Area Head, the Area saw a significant increase in its finances, especially in tithes and missions offering, which recorded an increment of over 200% in five years.

During the same period, the area recorded a 47% increment in membership, opening of 44 new assemblies and six new districts, as well as, completion and dedication of 41 church buildings and 15 mission houses.

He also undertook the “One District One Motoking” project, which resulted in 18 tricycles (Motor King) being presented to 18 districts in the Area.

The Women’s Ministry also described Mrs Mabel Debrah as a good leader, counsellor, approachable, teacher and mother to everybody. They applauded her for her sterling leadership to the women in the Area. 

Using Lamentation 3:20-23, Numbers 14:5-9 and Joshua 14:6-9, Apostle James Quardson, in a sermon titled “Accessing God’s faithfulness: A Case Study of Caleb,” admonished Christians to develop a strong conviction about God and His faithfulness irrespective of the challenges that come their way.

He advised them to learn from Caleb, who was not intimidated by the giants on the land but gave a good report based on his conviction about God’s faithfulness in their journey. 

Apostle Quardson emphasised that God closely observes His people as He walks with them and He expects them to be faithful in all circumstances. 

Present at the service were Apostle J.B.K Tawiah (Kwadaso Area Head), Hon. Isaac Baffoe Ameyaw (Municipal Chief Executive for Kintampo North) as well as wives of the Area Heads in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions.

Report by Overseer Prince Augustine Ababio (Kintampo Area Reporter)

Youth Director Pays Working Visit To Mampong Area

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The Director of the Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Ebenezer Hagan, has paid a three-day working visit to the Mampong Area of the Church in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

The visit, which commenced on Friday, August 26, 2022 with a Ministers and Wives’ session at the Mary Afia Amaniampong Temple (MAAT) in the morning, was followed with a session with youth workers and youth members in the Agona and Mampong zones of the area later in the evening.

Addressing the gathering on the topic, “We Can Stand,” the Youth Director challenged the youth to lead a victorious Christian life by standing against sin and the deceit (schemes) of the devil aimed at destroying their faith in Christ Jesus.

Quoting Colossians 2:4 & 8, he urged the participants to be vigilant and grounded in Christ in order to withstand the deceit of the evil one.

According to him, the devil could use anyone to tempt the believer; and when they fall for it, he (devil) will enslave them. 

In contemporary times, he further stated, the devil is deceiving humanity through worldly philosophies (worldviews) and superstitious beliefs.

Reading from Romans 14:4 and Colossians 2:16-18, Pastor Hagan urged the youth not to fail their generation, but to do whatever it takes to stand for the Lord no matter how hard the storms of life may rage

He indicated that God has made available for them the needed strength and power to overcome the devil and his cohorts in the Holy Spirit. He further explained that, despite the power of sin, God, through His Son, Jesus Christ, has given humanity power to overcome it. 

“Jesus Christ died to sin and ended its power over us once and for all. Through His death, we have our victory over sin,” he said.

To be able to stand and be well grounded in Christ, the Youth Director advanced the youth to  constantly seek the infilling of the Holy Ghost, take daily devotions seriously, and be actively involved in Church and youth activities. 

He also charged them to do their best not to give their body to sin nor allow the negative aspects of social media to have an adverse impact on their Christian life.

After the sermon, the Mampong Area Head, Apostle Samuel Kwabena Asare, advised the youth to hold on to the message received as he led the house in a time of intense prayers. The prayer session resulted in 57 participants receiving Holy Spirit baptism.

Present at the event were Mrs. Beatrice Asare (Wife of the Area Head), Mrs. Priscilla Hagan (Wife of the Youth Director), ministers of the Church within the Agona and Mampong zones and spouses, the leadership of the Area Women’s Ministry. 

The Youth Director also fellowshipped with PENSA AMUSTED and the Ejura Zone on Saturday, August 27, before drawing the curtains down on his visit on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Report by Mampong Area Media Desk.

GPCC Inducts Apostle Okuley Tettey As New General Secretary

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History was made in the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) as Apostle Immanuel Nii Okuley Tettey, Director of Administration of The Apostolic Church-Ghana, was inducted into the office of General Secretary of the Council.

Apostle Immanuel Nii Okuley Tettey takes over from Reverend Dr. Emmanuel Teimah Barrigah of the Global Evangelical Church, who has served the Council for the past five years.

A memorable farewell and induction service was held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Global Evangelical Church, Adonai Chapel in Madina.

In his welcome address, the President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), who doubles as the President of Assemblies of God Ghana, Rev. Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso revealed that with the support of the National Executive Council, the transformational leadership of Rev. Dr. Barrigah did not only unite the churches but impacted positively in the close working relationships with Sister Councils.

“During the campaign for the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill” you worked together with promoters of the Bill to mobilise the GPCC family across the country to present Memoranda, including your physical appearance at the Parliamentary Select Committee’s sittings to defend our position in favour of the Bill,” Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso added.

Sermon

Delivering the sermon on the topic, “The True Value Of Our Work Is With The Lord,” the 2nd Vice President of GPCC, who doubles as Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye admonished the clergy to eschew unnecessary complaints associated with their ministries and work in the Lord.

“Stop complaining, you may never know how far reaching the river of life in you is flowing and who it is blessing,” Apostle Nyamekye cautioned, urging them to be fountains through which the life of Jesus can flow through like rivers of waters to bless others. 

The Chairman further said that to fulfil God’s assignment on earth, Christians must stay connected to Jesus, the source of the living water, so that the rivers of life will constantly flow through them in blessing others, adding, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

He, then, encouraged Rev. Dr. Barrigah and Apostle Tettey to look up to God and not to men who only distract the call of God.

Profile of Apostle Tettey

Immanuel Nii Okuley Tettey, was called into the Ascension Ministry of The Apostolic Church-Ghana as an Assistant Pastor in 2009, and ordained as a non-salaried Pastor in 2012, all in the Tema Community 5 Assembly of the Church. In 2015, he moved to into the full-time ministry and served at Asylum Down Assembly.

Before his appointment as General Secretary, Apostle Tettey, was the Director of Administration of The Apostolic Church-Ghana, from 2021, a role he executed exceptionally. He had earlier worked as the Personal Assistant to the President of The Apostolic Church-Ghana (2015 -2019), and the Administrative Manager (2019-2021).

As an institutional pillar, he has concurrently worked as a Development Planning, Institutional and Organisation Development (I/OD) Expert with over 25 years post-qualification experience in Public Administration, Institutional Capacity Building and Local Governance. 

Former National Executives of the Council, were also honoured for meritoriously serving for years.

Present were Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (General Secretary), Prophet David Kankam Beditor (Ashaiman Area Head & Executive Council Member), Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi (Cape Coast Area Head & Former GPCC General Secretary), and Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko (Finance & Administrative Director, COP).

Others were Apostle Martin Seth Appiah (Madina Area Head), Apostle Lt. Col. Benjamin Kumi-Woode (Director of Religious Affairs, Ghana Armed Forces), Apostle Abraham Swanzy (National Director, Ghana Evangelism Committee), and Apostle Ekow Badu-Woode Rtd. (Former GPCC General Secretary).

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Apostle Asante Ends Service In Koforidua Area After 4 Years

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The Koforidua Area of The Church of Pentecost has held a farewell service in honour of Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, the outgoing Area Head and an Executive Council Member of the church, and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Osei Asante, after 4 years.

The glorious service which was held yesterday at the Central Tabernacle in Koforidua, was officiated by the General Secretary of the church, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi.

Many well-wishers, royals, government officials, ministers in various para-church organisations, ministers of the church, and members attended to demonstrate their love for the out-going Area and his family.

Delivering a sermon on the topic, “But As For You Man Of God,” Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi admonished men of God to avoid being entangled in vices of the world because of the name upon them.

“There are certain things we must flee from; some vices we ought to flee from and pursue virtue, and determine to avoid certain people and characters if we want to maintain our standards as men of God,” Apostle Kumi-Larbi stated.

Reading from Hebrews 11:24-27, the General Secretary said that Moses was the only one referred to as a ‘Man of God’ in the Torah (5 Books of Moses) because he refused the false identity, chose to be mistreated with God’s people, placed value on certain things and considered the reproach of Christ, urging Christians to have priorities in knowing the things to refuse and those to choose.

The out-going Eastern Regional Co-ordinating Committee Chairman was welcomed in the Area on September 23, 2022, after taking over from the now Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye.

Apostle Samuel Osei Asante is described as a man of integrity, who demonstrated a lot of humility in his relationship with people during his stay in Koforidua. He showed skill, maturity and sensitivity in dealing with others, especially in difficult situations.

Through the four-year leadership style of Apostle Asante, he was seen to be a man of the Word. He showed much passion and purposefulness in the completion of any task he apportioned to do in the Area. He was also a team player, who fostered good relationships with all his minsters and their families.

During his tenure as Area Head, he personally contributed immensely to the construction of the new ultra-modern Area Mission House and other district projects. Among such projects are the New Juaben, Kwamoso, Akropong, Mile 14 and Okorase district mission houses and church buildings.

The Koforidua Area Women’s Ministry described Mrs Elizabeth Osei Asante as a woman of prayer. Her teachings in God’s word demonstrates how deeply rooted she is in the Word of God. These qualities were seen in her assistance in the introduction of the bi-monthly Area (Zonal) prayers into the Women’s Ministry.

“Her regular visits and teachings to the Ministry at all levels encouraged most of the women to attend meetings. Her smiles and hospitality drew many people, especially the women, to her,” it stated.

The Aburi Amankralo, Elder Nana Otopah Boateng III, on behalf of the traditional leaders enstooled Apostle Asante as the “Nkosuohene” of The Church of Pentecost for his dedicated service towards the church and the chiefs.

Apostle Samuel and Mrs. Elizabeth Osei Asante, are leaving the Koforidua Area in the Eastern Region to the Kaneshie Area in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

In his response, Apostle Asante expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the leadership of the church for their thoughtfulness and support throughout his four-year stay in Koforidua. He further donated GHS¢20,000 to the Koforidua Area, to support their activities and projects.

Gracing the occasion were Nana Ampem Darkoa (Dabanhene Abiriw), Nana Ansa Sasraku (Aburi Akwamu Gyaasehene), Nene Tei Korle (Koforidua Korle Nkwanta Odikuro), Manya Nene Nyomo (Divisional Queenmother Somanya), Nana Kwarfo Asante (Adanse Abuasuhene), and Elder Nana Odei Asiedu (Larteh Krontihene).

Also present were Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi (Cape Coast Area Head and Executive Council Member), Apostle Francis Yaw Adu (Nsawam Area Head), Apostle Seth Kwaku Asomaning (Akim Oda Area Head), Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (Asamankese Area Head), Apostle Samuel Nana Yaw Agyei (Kade Area Head), Mrs Brigetta Adjei Kwarteng (wife of Bompata Area Head), and Mrs Philomina Mireku (Women’s Ministry Director)

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Aflao Area Lauds Apostle Peter Dzemekey As He Leaves For Asokwa

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The Aflao Area of The Church of Pentecost on Sunday, August 28, 2022, held a colourful service at the Shekinah Temple in Aflao to officially farewell their Area Head, Apostle Peter Kofi Dzemekey, and his family, who have been transferred to the Asokwa Area in Kumasi. 

The farewell service was officiated by the International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, who was present with his wife, Mrs Deborah Agyemang Bekoe.

Present to grace the occasion was the National Head of the church in Burkina Faso and Executive Council Member, Apostle Ousmane Patinde Zabre.

Others were Apostle Joseph Danzerl and his wife (Kete-Krachi Area Head), Pastor Seth Dwamena Asante and his wife (Nkwanta Area Head), Apostle Edina Komi Agbavitoh (retired) – former National Head of Togo, as well as a delegation of ministers from neighbouring Togo, led by their National Secretary.

Achievements

Having been transferred from Akim Oda Area to the Afloa Area in 2018, together with his wife, Mama Faith, Apostle Dzemekey is credited to have worked very hard with the help of the Holy Spirit to grow the membership of the church in the Aflao Area from 35,368 to 45,507, thus winning about 10,139 souls within four years; increased tithes and Missions Offering of the Area by about 100% and 95% respectively.

Through his instrumentality, the Area has opened 64 local assemblies and created four districts in the past four years.

During his tenure, the Area has also seen great infrastructural development in the areas of mission houses, church buildings, school projects, among others, as 18 church buildings and eight mission houses have been dedicated, two buses acquired for the Aflao Pentecost Preparatory School (PPS), and also established a well-functioning credit union (PENCU) for the Area.

Sermon

Speaking at the service on the topic, “On Holy Ground” based on Exodus 3:1-5, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe stated that there are two things that can help believers to stand on holy ground – a place they can meet God. These, he said, are one’s location towards God and having a good motive in doing the work of God. 

He indicated that Moses saw the spectacular burning bush because he located himself at a good place as he moved his flock towards the far side close to the mountain of God, Mt. Horeb.

He added that Moses had a good motive while tendering the flock of his father-in-law, saying, “When your motive and location is good the Lord will open the heavens for you.”

Quoting from Luke chapter 5 and John chapter 21, the International Missions Director posited that unless one goes to the far side near God, one cannot access the glory of the Lord.

“If you want revival, change your location and position towards God and you will hear from Him,” he said.

He stressed that Moses qualified to stand on the holy ground because he had a good motive and strategically positioned himself.

The IMD added that standing on the holy ground calls for Christians to remove everything that destruct them from catching the attention of God. This, he said, was the reason why God instructed Moses to remove his sandals; the very sandals he wore and run away from Egypt, representing fear and sin.

Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe asked Apostle Dzemekey not to entertain any fear in his new station because the Lord has gone ahead of him.

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The True Value Of Our Work Is With The Lord – Chairman Tells Church Leaders

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has stated that the true value of Christian service can only be determined by the Lord.

This, according to the Chairman, is because the success of ministry work is based on how much of God’s Life (living water) flows through an individual to bless humanity.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye said this today during a farewell service held in honour of the outgone Kaneshie Area Head, Apostle Mike Etrue, and his family at the Kaneshie Central Assembly church auditorium.

Preaching on the topic: “The True Value Of Our Work Is With The Lord” with Matthew 19:27-30 as his anchor text, Apostle Nyamekye said that like Peter, most Christians, particularly Church leaders, are sometimes skeptical about the reward they stand to gain from their Christian service to the Lord.

The Chairman, therefore, assured believers that the Lord rewards every work that is done for Him. 

Quoting John 7:37-38, he explained that God has deposited in every believer a river of living water, which is the life of God; this living water is the solution to the world’s problems.

“This living water is quickened by the Holy Spirit to well up within us and flow from within us to be a blessing to humanity,” he said.

According to the Chairman, the most important thing God expects of the believer is to be the channel through whom His living water would flow to bless others.

“When we come to faith in Jesus, it is not what we gain that matters to God but what He pours through us that really counts. This is the true measure of the ministry and Christian life, and it is what the Lord rewards,” he said.

He emphasised that, unlike the people of the world who measure the success of ministry and Christian service by one’s fame, riches etc., God does not judge by what is seen by the eyes but by righteousness.

He, therefore, urged Christians, especially Church leaders, to always focus on becoming a fountain through which the life of Jesus can flow as rivers of living water to bless others.

“So, let us stop complaining and rather focus on how God’s Life (living water) can flow through us,” he advised

He also urged ministers to manage their expectations of the material benefits and praise they receive from human beings for their service since the true value of their work is only seen by God.

“While the disciples saw the breaking of the alabaster jar as a waste, Jesus saw it as valuable. Also, while the widow’s mite was seen as little, the Lord singled it out as the most valuable. So, it is the Lord who knows the true value of our service, and not humans,” he explained.

To earn the Master’s reward in their Christian service, the Chairman advised believers to stay connected to Jesus, the source of the living water, so that the rivers of living water will constantly flow through them to bless others.

He also advised them to have a positive attitude towards the work of God and to do every work with all their heart as working for the Lord and not for human masters (Colossians 3:23-24).

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Kaneshie Area Bids Farewell To Apostle Mike Etrue & Family

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A farewell service was held today in honour of the outgone Kaneshie Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Mike Etrue, and his family in recognition of their outstanding service in the last five years that has immensely transformed the Kaneshie Area.

The event, which took place at the Kaneshie Central Assembly church auditorium, was officiated by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye.

The joyous service drew a multitude of people made up of ministers (both active and retired), traditional rulers, relatives and friends of the minister, as well as officers and members of the Kaneshie Area.

Typical of farewell and retirement services of the Church, the Area Presbytery, Area Pastorate, and the Area Women’s Ministry, took turns to testify about Apostle Etrue and his wife, Ernestina, and present citation plaques to them.

A testimony read by Pastor Emmanuel Yirebi, on behalf of the area pastorate, described him as a man of integrity, and praised him for his extraordinary work ethic, leadership and administrative abilities.

“Apostle Etrue has admirable work ethic. He is time conscious, extremely hardworking and puts in long hours to ensure the work runs smoothly and progressively,” the testimony read.

A portion of the area presbytery’s testimony also read: “Apostle Etrue proved to be an astute and indefatigable minister of the church who combined dedication, tenacity and professionalism in all his undertakings. The area’s finances have seen an outstanding growth under his leadership. We saw genuine financial discipline and quest for creating reserves to take care of the future.” 

The womenfolk also praised Mrs. Ernestina Etrue for her calm disposition, pieces of advice, prayer life, generosity and great hospitality.

Apostle Etrue, an Executive Council Member of the Church, and his family, are heading to Koforidua as Area Head.

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Pentecost University Receives Top International Award

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Pentecost University (PU) has received an “Africa International Award of Merit” for its innovation in education, digitisation projects, research initiatives, social and community impact, student job opportunities on campus, work exposure, among others.

The awarding body, the West Africa International Press Ltd, acknowledged PU for their impact on both students and staff.  Part of the statement added that Pentecost University’s strive in leading the creation of a research and problem-solving model of education in Africa is commendable.

The ceremony was participated by top notch universities in Ghana, Nigeria and other African countries. There were also top-level government officials and representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission among others.  Apart from that, there were also representatives from renowned businesses who support tertiary education in their respective countries.

The award ceremony was preceded by a dialogue on the future of private universities in Africa, in which Pentecost University was called upon to share its success story.

The Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University, Dr. Emmanuel Kwesi Anim who received the award on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, expressed gratitude to God for the achievement. Dr. Anim also dedicated it to the staff, students and the entire PU community. He added that “receiving an award at the International level is humbling and a testament of PU’s impact beyond Ghana.” Another recipient was Prof. Joshua Olamede who received the award on behalf of Bowen University, Nigeria.

The International Award of Merit received on Wednesday, August 24 2022 is the latest of prestigious ones that Pentecost University has received in recent years. The University has previously received awards on outstanding performance in health and allied sciences, communication studies, IT, engineering and sports.

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The Church Of Pentecost Pastor Enstooled “Nkosohene” Of Abrem Agona

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The outgone Abrem Agona District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor George Ofori, has been enstooled as the Development Chief (Nkosohene) of Abrem Agona by Nana Tekpor V, the Chief of Abrem Agona and acting Paramount Chief of the Abrem Traditional Area in the Central Region of Ghana.

The historic event took place on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the church auditorium of the Abrem Agona Central Assembly during a farewell service held in honour of the minister and his family.

Pastor George Ofori, who is on transfer to Madagascar as National Head, is the first minister of the Church to be enstooled as a Development Chief. His stool name is “Pastor Nana Ofori I.”

Stating the rationale behind this historic enstoolment, Nana Tekpor V said that the Abrem traditional area has witnessed tremendous development since the minister’s arrival.

According to him, Pastor Ofori was very instrumental in the Church’s construction of an ultra-modern Police Station for the people of Abrem and its environs.

“The Abrem Police Station is one of a kind and has been adopted by the Ghana Police Service as a model for putting up Police Stations in the country,” he said.

The Abrem Agona Chief further noted that Pastor Ofori also led the Abrem Agona people to mobilise resources to commence a six-apartment quarters for the police personnel – a project that is currently at the window level.

Among other extraordinary feats, Pastor George Ofori led the elders and the people of Abrem Agona to review their “Aye” festival to make it more development-focused.

“The ‘Aye’ festival, which hitherto promoted idolatry, has been transformed and renamed ‘Love Festival,” he said.

Taking its biblical basis from John 3:16, the Love Festival now focuses on uniting the Abrem Agona people towards development and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ towards each other. The festival is also climaxed with an interdenominational Church service involving the entire community folk.

“God has indeed used Pastor George Ofori and the Local Council of Churches in Abrem Agona to strengthen the relationship between the community and the Church. So, I can boldly say that God, through The Church of Pentecost has possessed the entire community,” he said.

Ending his message, Nana Tekpor V expressed missed feelings about the departure of “Pastor Nana Ofori I”, whom he referred to as his trusted advisor, but was confident that the Lord was going to use him to do exploits in Madagascar.

Pastor Nana Ofori I, now a member of the royal family of Abrem Agona, was presented a portion of land (100x100ft) by the Traditional Council to affirm his royal status.

The Cape Coast Area Head and Executive Council Member of the Church, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, who officiated the service, led the chiefs and the congregation to thank God for the great things He has done through the minister.

He also led them to pray for divine protection for the Abrem people and the development of the traditional area.

In attendance at the ceremony were Mrs. Margaret Serwaa Antwi (Wife of the Area Head), clergymen, the queen mother of Abrem Agona, chiefs and family heads in Abrem Traditional Area, assembly members and education officers from KEEA, among others.

Report by Ebenezer Ayivi Okoampah (Cape Coast Area Media Pastor)

Shiloh Assembly Organises Maiden “Vacation Bible School” For Children

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The Shiloh Assembly in the Mankessim District of The Church of Pentecost has organised a weeklong “Vacation Bible School” for children.

The event, which is a first of its kind, took place from August 22 to 26, 2022 at the church auditorium of the Assembly. It was aimed at engaging the children through prayer and the study of the word of God during their school vacation period.

As part of the school curriculum, the children were taken through various activities, including learning songs, colouring, arts, and spiritual exercises such as Bible reading and intensive prayer sessions.

The District Minister, Pastor Benjamin Kufordjie, visited the school and encouraged the children to continue to have faith in God. He also advised them to be God-fearing by obeying the commandments of God in order to receive divine blessings. 

Elder James Botwe, a member of the Mankessim Area Children’s Ministry Executive Committee, also paid a visit to the school. He advised the participants to be good children and always put on the whole armour of God.

At the end of the school, it was observed that most participants had developed a strong interest in the things of God and had become very conscious of the fact that they are God’s children.

They also learned that they must always put on the whole armour of God to withstand the schemes of the enemy (Satan).

Some parents who visited the school expressed joy and appreciation to the leadership of the Church for the great initiative.

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