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The La Area of The Church of Pentecost has successfully inaugurated the Area Chieftaincy Ministry.

Speaking at the event which took place at the Sophia Mckeown Temple, La in Accra recently, the La Area Head, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, noted that the Chieftaincy Ministry is an aspect of the church’s vision 2023 agenda, which seeks to possess nations for Christ.

Apostle Amaniampong noted that kings and queens are the gateway to cities and town, and so for the possessing the nations agenda to be realised, they needed to be involved to make the vision a reality. This, he said, will empower traditional rulers to possess their various jurisdictions for Christ.

On his part, Apostle Lt. Col. B. G. Kumi-Woode, a member of the National Executive Committee of the Chieftaincy Ministry, with scripture references to judges 21: 25; and Revelations 21: 24- 26, stated that the chieftaincy institution is biblical, and not devilish as has been perceived in the past since it is a necessary part of the Ghanaian culture, saying, “the chieftaincy is highly revered in our various communities.”

Apostle Lt. Col. Kumi-Woode outlined the objectives of the Chieftaincy Ministry as follows: to propagate the gospel to all royals and draw them to Christ; mobilise all Church of Pentecost royals for the very purpose of their call; institute the Chieftaincy Ministry in all palaces through chaplaincy; mobilise all royals within their various jurisdictions, including non-members to attend the royal conferences, and to use their noble office to possess nations for Christ.

Quoting from Judges 5: 1-2; Proverbs 16: 12 and Psalm 89: 14; Apostle Lt. Col. Kumi-Woode noted that God is supreme over all nations and its people including kings and queens, and so requires a total submission and dependency on Him.

“Any king or queen who allows God to rule in their kingdoms succeeds,” he stressed.

He charged chiefs to let righteousness and justice be the foundation of their reign, and also remain loyal to their subjects.

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, charged the Chieftaincy Ministry to develop a collaborative ways to partner government to bring development to their communities.

“As chiefs, you should not get yourselves involved in active politics,” he admonished them.

Executives of the La Area Chiftaincy Ministry includes: Elder Dr Nana Amo Tobin (Nana Kwaku Gyebi, Nkosuohene of Wasa Fiase Traditional Area), Elder Nana Oppong Agyei Sikapa (Kontirihene of Kumawu Traditional Area), Pastor Bright Addae (District Pastor for Kokomlemle), Elder Nana Kofi Kuma V (Obaatan for Adwumako Mando) and Elder Nii Abiriw Anum Bi Anum (Sei Tse for Teiman in the La State).

The rest are Deaconess Nana Anoa Oko Adae Munumkum II (Queen Mother of Gomoa Amanfrom), Elder Seth Nii Mensah, and Elder Enoch Addo (Registrar for the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs).

In attendance were some La Area Pastors and their wives, Mamaa Alorvi II; and Mamaa Gbemu (Kings and Queens Association), Nii Afotey AnoKwafo (National Executive Committee Member of the Chieftaincy Ministry) and Nana Asante Akuffo (Abokomahene of Coaltar, Otoase).

Report by Gina Akua Padi.

The newly-elected leadership of the Full Gospel Church International (FGCI), have met with Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost (COP).

This occurred last Friday at The Church of Pentecost General Headquarters, La in Accra.

The Full Gospel Church International recently held elections and appointed new leaders to run affairs of the church especially with the election of a new President who takes over from Bishop Samuel Noi Mensah, former President of the church.

According to Reverend Theophilus Mangesi, General Secretary of Full Gospel Church International, the visit was to introduce the new President of the church, Bishop Godwin Dela Fiagome and wife, Lady Cynthia Fiagome, to the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, who doubles as 2^nd Vice President of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC).

Apostle Nyamekye in a brief address, said that the presence of the leaders were signs of love for The Church of Pentecost globally and he was happy to share fellowship with them.

He iterated that Jesus Christ came to earth to establish His church, however, man has built denominations out of them to form churches.

“For us The Church of Pentecost, we have gone through a lot of transitions and a lot of experience is available to share,” he said.

He added: “Our doors are always available to the Full Gospel Church International.”

He charged the new President and his leadership to stay strong and be courageous in leading the church for Christ without entertaining fear.

“Don’t compare yourself with your predecessor, grow your own style and lead,” he advised.

He further urged the leadership of the church to support and help the President in discharging his duties to God and the church.

Bishop Godwin Dela Fiagome, President of Full Gospel Church International, in response thanked the Chairman of the church for the warm reception and wisdom shared to them.

He called on the Chairman share pieces of wisdom on how to manage his time as a minister of God; the President of the church and how to effectively implement their compliance policies.

He said that the Full Gospel Church International would keep learning from The COP to spiritually and administratively reach more.

On his part, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, explained that copies of policies are sent to all ministers through their Area Heads to the members keeping them in sync with the structures of the church.

He pointed out that members are educated on the policies to be able to help monitor from the grass roots and act as checks and balances for the ministers and officers of the church. He, therefore, encouraged them to involve the church in their administration.

He further urged the FGCI leadership to work in synergy especially with the President and the General Secretary who are key officers in the church.

The Full Gospel Church International (FGCI), is the first Penteco-Charismatic Church in Ghana and a member of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council.

PENTECOST NEWS

The Forestry Commission of Ghana led by Mr. John Allotey, Chief Executive Officer, have paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye at the General Headquarters, La in Accra today.

According to the Chief Executive Officer, the visit was to inform the Chairman about the President of Ghana’s initiative to plant 20 million trees this year as part of the Green Ghana project.

He said looking at the performance of the tree planting exercise last year, it would be achievable this year.

He, however, explained that trees planted by the roads and avenues were challenging, yet, the Commission plans on meeting with the Parks and Gardens Department to help protect the trees through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

He revealed that the Government of Ghana through the Commission has adopted two strategies to tackle the objective of the exercise.

He noted that as part of the strategies, 50 percent (10 million) of the trees would be planted in degraded forest reserves where compartments have been dedicated to be bought by corporate organisations at an amount of GH₵ 1,550,000.

A compartment consists of 1,200 hectares (320 acres) of land with a planting of 133, 000 seedlings. He iterated that two compartments would be assigned to each of the 50 forest districts in Ghana labeled with the name of the organisation.

“The Church of Pentecost will pay for the cost of one-year maintenance and fencing of the land which will be used to cater for the community and members of the community managing them,” he noted.

He reiterated that the second strategy would allow individuals and corporates who willingly want to plants and adopt compartments without paying.

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Nyamekye, in response, said that the Church of Pentecost as an entity is concerned about the society because it is part of the society.

“The relevance of the church must first be seen through their works to make the society better,” he pointed out.

He added: “This is why The Church of Pentecost would like to partner with the Government of Ghana to ensure the success of the Green Ghana Planting exercise.

Apostle Samuel Gakpetor, Chairman, Environmental Care Campaign and Agormanya Area Head of the church indicated that the church would be planting one million trees this year and that the adoption of a compartment is a good idea to consider.

“Forestry Commission district offices will liaise with The Church of Pentecost districts and Areas to help assign the reserves to them,” he said.

He assured the Commission on the involvement of the church in planting more trees and contribute towards it.

The Forestry Commission delegation includes Mr. Hughes Brown (Director of Plantations, Forestry Commission), Elder Elisha Asiedu Amponsah (Director, Internal Audit of Forestry Commision), Loiusa Fuseini, and Adu Safo (Media / PRO).

PENTECOST NEWS

The Ashanti Bekwai Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated 20 packets of four-inch high-density Latex Foam mattresses to the Bekwai Ghana National Fire Service.

Speaking at a short ceremony held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the forecourt of the Area Office, Apostle Fred Tiakor, the Area Head, said that per her mandate as ’Salt of the Earth and Light of the World,” the Church must contribute meaningfully to the development of nations. 

He further noted that the gesture, which is in line with the Church’s “Possessing the Nations” agenda, was in response to a specific request made by the fire station to the Church to enhance their operations. 

Receiving the items, the Municipal Fire Commander, DOIII Daniel Asamoah, said this timely intervention by The Church of Pentecost would go a long way to support the operations of the station. 

He also commended the leadership of the Church for the great vision that seeks the welfare of society. 

The Ashanti Bekwai District Minister, Pastor Emmanuel Okoh Lartey, prayed for the staff of the Ghana National Fire Service to climax the presentation.

Report by Overseer Frank Osei Tutu (Area Media Coordinator)

The Osino District in the Suhum Area of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), has donated a tricycle and a motorbike at a cost of GH¢ 19,850.00 respectively to support internal missions evangelism.

Presenting the items at the Suhum Area Office on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Pastor Prince Agyemang, Osino District Minister who also doubles as the Suhum Area PEMEM Leader, indicated that the gesture corroborates the vision 2023 agenda which focuses on possessing the nations.

“As a way of possessing the nations, I am optimistic that this gesture will help in propagating the gospel,” he stressed.

Receiving the donations, the Area Head, Pastor Anthony Eghan Kwesi Ekuban, thanked Osino district and PEMEM for their contributions to the missions enterprise of the church.

For the past four years, the Osino district has been instrumental in supporting internal missions. Every year, the district donates a motorbike to support the missions work of the church.

Report by Samuel Danso.

The Chief Executive Officer of Prince Mark Group of Companies and member of the Santasi District in the Kwadaso Area of The Church of Pentecost, Elder Prince Amoah, has built an ultra-modern Children’s Auditorium for the Nkwanta Assembly in Sefwi-Anhwiaso District of the Sefwi-Bekwai Area of the church.

The auditorium which cost One Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH₵ 175,000.00) to complete, consists of three rooms, ninety custom-made chairs, four washrooms, two bathrooms, and an interior made to appeal to children.

The dedication occurred recently at Nkwanta by Apostle Emmanuel Osei Ofosu, Sefwi-Bekwai Area Head, assisted by Pastor Samuel Blessed Ababio, District Minister of Sefwi-Anhwiaso.

In addition, Elder Prince Amoah donated items worth sixty-six thousand Ghana cedis (GH₵ 66,000) to the church. These are a set of brass band equipment for the establishment of a Children Evangelism Brass Band, three keyboards with stands, two bass guitars and combos, three television sets, three laptops, one projector and a screen.

The rest were ten tambourines, one chargeable speaker with two microphones, three teachers’ tables and chairs, three whiteboards with two boxes of markers, three registers and a set of drums.

According to him, the children’s auditorium will serve as a training and equipping centre for the children in possessing the nations’ agenda.

“It is my sincere hope to save all the children in the community for Christ for a better future,” he said.

He intends to establish a Children’s Music School in addition to the Evangelism Brass Band to help provide the children with skills to help their service to God.

A total of three hundred (300) children participated in the short ceremony, and as a result, 60 souls were won for Christ.

Report by Pastor John Afawuah (Children’s Pastor, Kumasi).

The Aflao Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a mega prayer rally which resulted in healing and breakthroughs.

The event which took place recently at the forecourt of the Shekinah Temple in Aflao, had 2,224 members attending.

Hosted by the Aflao Area Head, Apostle Peter Kofi Dzemekey, the prayer rally was joined by Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah, Coordinator of the Volta Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) and Executive Council Member, who doubles as Ho Area Head. Also, in attendance were the Aflao Area pastorate as well as officers in the Area.

Delivering the sermon on the topic, “The Valley of Achor is a Door of Hope,” Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah said that the Valley of Achor was the place where Achan, one of the family heads of the tribe of Judah, was stoned to death after he took some of Jericho’s plunder after Israelite’s conquest.

“Even though the Israelites were warned not to take any plunder, this man was disobedient to God and was subsequently stoned to death together with his family,” he further said.

He stated that due to God’s divine judgement, the valley became a place of desolation and hopelessness to the Israelites, yet the Prophet Hosea prophesied that the story of the Israelites will not be the same again.

The Volta RCC Coordinator assured that the valley will be a door of hope for God’s people in any situation.

He declared that God has made believers ‘curse breakers’, saying, “However difficult your situation may be, God can turn the hopeless situations into a beautiful future.”

He further testified about how God miraculously healed him from intestinal obstruction in the year 2012.

He, therefore, prayed that God will pour out his immeasurable grace upon his people so that they can overcome all obstacles.

The host, Apostle Peter Dzemekey, in a remark, iterated that the prayer rally would help increase the anointing of God on the members to perform greater works.

During the prayer session, Innocent (aliased Osofo), a machete-wielding man, having been touched by the Holy Spirit ran to the grounds to surrender his life to Christ.

Report by Francis Lamptey, Aflao Area Reporter.