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The Osu District in La Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a retirement service on Sunday, November 27, 2022, for ten officers at the Osu Central Assembly church auditorium.

The retired officers are Elder Felix Kwame Ferkah, who served for 30 years; Elder Daniel Tuah Agyare, 28 years; Deacon David Boahene, 16years; Deaconess Mary Boakye, 24 years; Deaconess Victoria Nana Ansaa Majdoub, 20 years; Deaconess Margaret Ferkah, 36 years; Deaconess Rosina Abrokwah, 20 years; Deaconess Lydia Oppong, 22 years; Deaconess Mary Yaa Appiah Agyeiwaa, 30 years; and Deaconness Comfort Darko, 20 years.

Speaking on the theme; “Serving God with A Clear Conscience to Possess the Nations”, the La Area Head, Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, noted that once anyone is called into a leadership or ministry position, they are supposed to serve well with a clear mind and heart in order to receive its associated reward. 

“If any leader is able to serve God as they should, they are honoured because not all leaders are able to finish well, some drop on the way due to life compromises,” he added. 

Apostle Dieudonne charged members to serve God with a clear mind and heart to contribute meaningfully to the “possessing the nations” agenda, and also to receive blessings from God, adding: “There are biblical examples of the end of both good and bad servants in the Bible.”

With scripture reference to 1 Timothy 1:3-6; Acts 24:16; 2 Corinthians 1:12; Matthew 25:1-24, he cited Apostle Paul as a true reflection of a good leader and servant of God who served with a clear conscience towards God and a man who all Christians should emulate.

Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe emphasised the account of the three servants and their master who entrusted them with talents according to their ability. The first two servants worked and gained extra, but the third servant was wise in his own eyes and so could not make any profit due to unclear conscience and impure heart. 

He indicated that leaders must be conscious of serving God in faithfulness and truth. 

“Cherish whatever God has entrusted into your hands in the church, serve with a clear conscience and a good heart for God to give you initiative on how to excel in what you do because we are rewarded according to our faithfulness and not according to our gifts, titles or positions,” he said.

Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe admonished members to continue in the good works and service to God even in the face of opposition and attack to receive a handsome reward from God.

Report by Gina Akua Padi

The ministers and wives in the Old Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost, led by the Area Head, Apostle Daniel Yeboah Nsaful, have embarked on an aggressive street evangelism campaign aimed at preaching the Gospel to save the perishing.

The exercise, which was held in Mamponteng and Atimatim Districts on Sunday and Monday evenings respectively, yielded 8 souls to the glory of God, despite the disruption by the heavy downpour.

Joined by officers and members on Sunday evening, a float accompanied by a brass band was held along Mamponteng main road as placards were displayed bearing inscriptions like, “Jesus Died For You”, “You Need Jesus Today”, Jesus Can Save You”, Trust Jesus” and many others. Hundreds of Gospel tracts and Bibles were also distributed to the passers-by.

The Atimatim District Minister, Pastor Manasseh Mintah, preached on the topic: “In Him is Life,” taken from John 1:14. He defined the significance of life and asserted that everlasting life is only found in Jesus Christ, hence the need for everyone on earth to recognise that Jesus is the Son of God and accept Him as Lord.

Monday evening witnessed the same procession at the Atimatim Junction off the Tafo Mampong road. Pastor Tetteh Martey of Ankaase District also spoke on the topic: “Whoever Believes in the Name of Jesus Shall Escape God’s Wrath,” based on John 3:36. He expounded how God gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for salvation and will not spare anyone who disregards and puts into contempt the name and works of Jesus.

Speaking to PENTECOST NEWS, the Area Head, Apostle Daniel Yeboah Nsaful, appreciated the efforts of the ministers and their spouses throughout the programme in spite of the rain. He revealed that as part of The Church of Pentecost’s aggressive evangelism month, the focus of the Area is to solidify the “One Member; One Discipled Soul” initiative and bring the lost to Christ.

“We have done personal evangelism, house-to-house evangelism, rallies, and street evangelism. So, this is to crown the entire activity. In fact, the outcome has been very encouraging and we are thanking the Lord for that,” he said.

“This is not going to be a nine-day wonder, but as time goes on, ministers and wives in the Old Tafo Area will consistently embark on this to win more souls to the Kingdom of Heaven,” he added.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

The Maranatha Assembly church building of the Anyaa District in the Anyaa-Ablekuma Area of The Church of Pentecost was dedicated by the Area Head, Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, last Sunday. He was assisted by the Anyaa District Minister, Pastor Emmanuel Teye Sackitey. 

The beautiful edifice, which cost GHȼ574,629.97, was financed through contributions from the Church’s Head Office and Area, the District, the local assembly, and two benevolent individuals.

The Maranatha Assembly was opened on October 13, 2002 during the tenure of then Overseer Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, (now Apostle and General Secretary of the Church) as district minister. The assembly, which started with a membership of 17, currently boasts an overall membership of 523 members, made up of 106 men, 223 women and 194 children. 

Delivering a sermon titled “My House Shall be Called the House of Prayer” based on Matthew 21:13-14, Apostle A. E. K. Ekuban (Rtd.), the pioneer Head of the Anyaa-Ablekuma Area., explained that a temple of God must also serve its purpose. 

According to him, Jesus expects every church leader to make the place of worship a house of prayer. 

Apostle Ekuban noted how the early church engaged in fervent prayer and charged the leadership of the Assembly to ensure that prayer never ceases in the house of God. 

The retired minister further noted that the apostles of the early church were saturated in prayer, sustained by prayer and also moved in power. 

Concluding his message, Apostle Ekuban stated that making the temple a house of prayer is very beneficial to the Church as it drives away evil, and brings about divine healing, deliverance, and an abundance of grace and blessing.

“There are also sporadic testimonies in a praying church,” he added.

Apostle Ohemeng-Kwakye, the current Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Head, in his remarks, expressed his joy at the completion and dedication of the church building project, which began some 11 years ago. 

He, therefore, commended the leadership of the district for ensuring its successful completion despite the global economic challenges. He also singled out Elder Gabriel Amoako, the Presiding Elder of the Assembly, for his selfless service and generous support towards the work.

Reflecting on what the Lord has done for the Church, the entire congregation danced their hearts out to the glory of God.

Report by Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Media Team

The Central Regional chapter of the Retired Ministers and Wives/Ministers’ Widows Association (RMWMWA) of The Church of Pentecost was inaugurated last Tuesday at the Adisadel Assembly church auditorium, Cape Coast.

The inaugural service was chaired by the Cape Coast Area Head, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, who is also an Executive Council Member and the Chairman of the Central Regional Coordinating Committee. Apostle Antwi was assisted by Heads of the administrative areas of the Church in the region. 

Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (retired), a former General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost and the RMWMWA National Chairman, on behalf of the National Executive Committee, inducted the leadership of the new chapter into office to signify its official inauguration.

Also present were Pastor Arko Aboagyem (Cape Coast Area Pensions Committee Chairman), Elder Daniel Quainoo (Area Deacon), the Cape Coast Area pastorate and their spouses, as well as, delegates from all the areas of the Church in the region.

The RMWMWA is an association of retired ministers, wives and widows who have served meritoriously in the full-time ministry of The Church of Pentecost. The association works closely with the Pensions Board to cater to the welfare needs of its members.

Report by Pastor Okoampah Kwesi Ebenezer Ayivi

Mr. Ramus and Mrs. Elizabeth Nyame Kwofie, both members of the Wiawso Central Assembly of The Church of Pentecost, have singlehandedly constructed an ultramodern Accident and Emergency Block for the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Hospital in the Western North Region of Ghana.

The facility, constructed at a total cost of GHS 1.4 million, was formally handed over to the hospital during a special ceremony held on November 17, 2022.

Speaking to PENTECOST NEWS in an interview, Mr Kwofie, the Chief Executive Officer of Raycof Group of Companies and the Queen Elizabeth Hotel at Sefwi Wiawso, said the Lord laid on his heart to put up the facility after a visit to the hospital.

The hospital did not have an Accident and Emergency Unit, as a result, they had used a veranda for a makeshift unit. The unit had only four beds so many patients had to settle for a place on the floor for treatment.

According to him, he was deeply moved by the sorry sight of patients lying on the floor with drips and decided to put up a suitable facility to deal with the challenge.

Mr. Kwofie said he met with hospital officials and declared his intention to put up the facility. The elated officials gave him a proposed building plan and the estimated budget for the project. 

Mr. Kwofie admitted that he was intimidated by the amount involved, but he took confidence in the fact that it was the Lord who had commissioned him to do it.

“So, I told my wife about it, and we prayed for the Lord to grant us the needed resources to complete the project. And to the glory of God, we were able to do it within a year,” he said.

The newly-commissioned block is able to accommodate 40 patients at a time, and the couple is hopeful that it would aid the operations of the hospital and enable them to serve patients better.

Report by Elder Cosmos Nana Bennie.

The mortal remains of the late Pastor Paul Elisha Kesse (rtd), was interred on Saturday, November 26, 2022, after a burial and memorial service was held in his honour at Abirem Methodist School Park, Kumasi, in the Ashanti region.

The solemn service, which was officiated by the New Tafo Area Head, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, with assistance from the Area pastorate, was attended by a host of active and retired ministers of the Church.

In a sermon on the topic: “When we die, we will rise again,” based on John 11:25-26, Apostle John Budu Kobina Tawiah, (Kwadaso Area Head), emphatically acknowledged that death is not the end of life for there is a lively hope to be enjoyed by believers after the earthly transition.

The Kwadaso Area Head revealed mysteries surrounding the next life for the faithful in Christ Jesus and called on all who have not come to know the Son of God to decide before they live to regret on the day of reckoning.

The late Pastor Paul Elisha Kesse (rtd), 74, was called into the full-time Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in 1986. He served in six duty stations including Ampaha District (1986-1990), Sepe-Buokrom District (1990-1993), Kasapin District (1993-1999), Agona Swedru District, now Chapel Square (1999-2004), Sefwi Asanwinso District (2004-2009), and Takoradi Kwesimintsim District (2009-2013).

The service, among other things, presented an opportunity for the wife, Mrs. Mary Asieduwaa Kesse, the children, and the General Council to offer glowing tributes about the deceased minister.

Pastor Paul Elisha Kesse is survived by two children.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah