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1,572 Souls Won At Youth Ministry ‘Campus Takeover’ Evangelism

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The maiden edition of the ‘Campus Takeover’ evangelism of the Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has won 1,572 to the glory of God. The ‘Campus Takeover’ evangelism is an initiative of the Youth Ministry Directorate of The Church of Pentecost with the primary goal of empowering Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) members to reach every person on every campus in Ghana with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

The event which took place from 8th to 14th March 2021, was held both virtually and physically. It was preceded by intensive prayers and three phases of training sessions for all PENSA leaders and members at the tertiary level.

The first phase of the training was held virtually for all PENSA Presidents, Secretaries, Evangelism Secretaries, and School Coordinators on January 31, 2021. Facilitators met at Pentecost International Worship Center (PIWC) Graceland in the Teshie-Nungua Area. Some of the topics treated included: “How To Do Effective One-On-One Evangelism” by Evangelist Kuma Doe; “The Core Message of the Gospel” by Apostle. Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin (Director, Evangelism Ministry) and “The Uniqueness of the Campus Context” by Elder Dr. Eric Appau Asante (Deputy Director, Youth Ministry).

Phase two of the training session was held on February 7, 2021, primarily for all Local Central Committee (LCC) members, Assistant leaders, and Shepherds of the various PENSA groups.

The Great Commission Movement of Ghana assisted with phase three of the training session for PENSA members nationwide on February 19, 2021. These training periods were used to strengthen and master the art of using the “Four Spiritual Laws” and the “Godtools App” to evangelise.

To climax a one-week prayer and fasting exercise toward the programme, a 12-hour Prayer Marathon was held at the institutional level on 6th March 2021 from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The main Campus Takeover Evangelism activities were held a week later across all PENSA groups nationwide. The period was utilised by the institutions according to their academic calendars and opportunities available.

The evangelistic campaigns employed included street evangelism (with/without placards), dawn broadcast, off-campus personal evangelism, lecture hall personal evangelism, room-to-room evangelism, social media evangelism, one-on-one evangelism, video evangelism, and sign language evangelism. The main emphasis, however, was on personal evangelism.

At the climax of the weeklong activities, 1,572 souls were won, 99 were baptised in water, and 118 rededicated their lives to Jesus Christ. Some of the spectacular events reported included a woman receiving instant healing from migraine; a woman receiving instant healing from chronic stomach ache; three Muslims surrendering their lives to Jesus Christ; and one healed of sickness. The rest of the spectacular events were; five students with hearing and speech impairment giving their lives to Christ out of which three were baptised in water, and a Rastafarian upon hearing the message without being led knelt to receive Jesus Christ.

The 2021 edition was a great success and the committee is grateful to all those who participated and contributed to the event.

The Youth Ministry intends to hold the programme annually to encourage personal evangelism among students on campus.

Report by Pastor Ebenezer Agyapong.

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Asamankese Area Women Equipped With Skills

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The Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in the Asamankese Area has equipped its members with skills in the production of hair food, hair shampoo and shower gel.

This training programme coincided with the maiden visit of the newly appointed Women’s Director of the Church, Deaconess Philomina Mireku, and her deputy, Deaconess Vivian Amfo, to the Area’s All Women’s Conference. The event took place at the James Mckeown Memorial Temple, Asamankese on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

The event was attended by the Area Head, Apostle Isaac Ekow Eshun, ministers and their wives in the Area and women from the 18 districts in the Area. It was facilitated by Mrs. Daniella Eshun, wife of the Area Head, and the leadership of the ministry.

Mrs. Eshun and the Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Doris Osafo Gyimah, were hopeful that the skills acquired from the training would serve as additional source of income to the women and cater for the usage of effective and friendly personal hygiene products.

Participants expressed their appreciation to the Area Head and leadership of the ministry for organising the programme.

Report by Probationary Overseer Benjamin Achiah Ayisi, Area Media Committee Chairman.

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Old Tafo-Akim District Holds HUM Easter Convention

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The Home and Urban Missions’ (HUM) Restoration Assembly in the Old Tafo-Akim District under Koforidua Effiduase Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised an Easter convention. The convention which took place from 6th to 7th April, 2021, at Maranatha Assembly, Akyem Osiem, was on the theme, “Jesus Christ: Atonement for Our Sins” (1 John 2:2).

The afternoon sessions were used for evangelism in the ghettos at Osiem and its environs. The outreach activities yielded three new souls to join the assembly.

The Restoration Assembly, which currently has more than 40 active members, was inaugurated in February 2020, and it has since brought a great transformation in the lives of the members. Eleven members have so far received vocational training at the Pentecost Vocational Institute, Gbawe in mobile phone repairs, yogurt, ice cream and liquid soap preparations. Others were trained on fascinating and capping. Currently, two transformed ladies are being sponsored by the church for training in cosmetology and fashion design.

In an interview with PENTECOST NEWS, the District Minister, Pastor Prince Odoom, revealed that the district launched what he termed as ‘Operation Rescue Street Youth Project’ in February 2021 and has since won 35 souls.

Pastor Odoom further disclosed that the District’s Community Children’s Club that was opened and managed by himself and his wife in February 2020 with the purpose of winning street children for Christ, had 19 children transformed by the gospel message and integrated into their families, and have subsequently been enrolled in schools.

The slogan that has been carved for the HUM activities in the Old Tafo-Akim district is: “HUM, Jesus Christ is Interested in the Virgin Souls!”

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare.

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Konongo Area Donates To The Church In Zambia

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The Konongo Area of The Church of Pentecost, headed by Apostle Daniel Owusu-Akyaw, has donated 35 pieces of cloths and $2,000.00 USD to the church in Zambia.

The Area has also presented five big sacks of used clothes to given to the internal missions areas in Ghana.

The Area Missions Committee Chairman, Pastor Ebenezer Nketsia, together with the Area Secretary, Pastor Daniel Adjabeng Kissi, on behalf of the Area Head, made the donation to the International Missions Directorate at the Headquarters on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

The Administrative Manager at the Office of the International Missions Director (IMD), Mrs. Victoria Kumi-Woode, and the Principal Accounts Officer at the Missions Office, Ruth G. Adjabeng, received the donation on behalf of the IMD, Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo.

Mrs. Kumi-Woode thanked the Area Head and the members of the Konongo Area for their support and kindness towards the work of missions.

PENTECOST NEWS.

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James McKeown Worship Centre Inaugurates Ga Assembly, Ordains New Officers

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The James McKeown Worship Centre (JMWC) at Korle Gonno in the Dansoman Area of The Church of Pentecost has inaugurated a Ga assembly and ordained 27 new officers of the church. The ordained officers comprised seven elders, 10 deacons and 10 deaconesses.

The service, which was officiated by the Area Head, Prophet Ebenezer Kofi Appiah, took place on Sunday, 25th April, 2021, during the climax of the church’s week-long revival with the Area Head dubbed “Prophetic Encounter with the Area Head.”

Opening the ceremony, the Resident Minister of the church, Overseer (Dr.) Perez Sepenu, stated that the vision for opening the Ga assembly is to build an assembly that is culturally relevant and to meet the spiritual, physical, social, and the psychological needs of the indigenous Ga population within the catchment area.

This, he said, is in line with the overarching vision of the church which is to become a global Pentecostal Church that is culturally relevant through vibrant evangelism, strategic church planting, discipleship, and holistic ministry.

Speaking on the topic, “Getting Connected to a Glorious Church” based on Acts 2: 41 – 47, Prophet Ebenezer Kofi Appiah encouraged members to always stay connected to Christ and the Church.

According to him, to be connected to a glorious church, the individual must strive to always stay connected to the Holy Spirit. Additionally, the individual must always come to the house of God with joy.

Outdooring the name of the new assembly called “Anunyam Ga Asafo” to wit “The Glorious Ga Assembly,” the Area Head prayed for the Presiding Elder, Isaac Quaye, and his presbytery, as well as the chiefs and people of Korle Gonno.

The Chief of Korle Gonno, Nii Tackie Owuowu IV, was full of joy and praise to the leadership of the church for establishing a new assembly dedicated to the Ga community. He promised to join the new assembly.

In attendance were Dr. (Mrs.) Naa Akushia Sepenu (wife of the Resident Minister), Honourable Ivan Esinam Tekpli (Assembly Member for the Korle Gonno Electoral Area who made cash and PPE donation to the church), representative of the 2020 NPP Parliamentary Candidate for the Ablekuma South Constituency, Mr Bernard  Brown who made a cash donation to the church and also promised to fellowship with the Ga Assembly, the Development Chief of Korle Gonno, among others.

Report by JMWC Media Team.

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“Be Committed To The Things Of God” – Mrs. Felicia Broohm Urges Women Leaders

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The Teshie-Nungua Area Women’s Ministry has held a prayer meeting at the Agnes Boahemaa Gyimah Memorial Temple at Nungua, Accra, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

The participants, mainly executives of the ministry from the local, district, and Area levels, as well as all deaconesses and wives of officers, were drawn from the 26 districts of the Area.

Speaking on the topic, “Commitment” the wife of the Coco Beach District Minister of the church, Mrs. Felicia Broohm, encouraged the women to develop a deep love and commitment towards the work of the ministry and the church at large.

Using the story of Ruth in the book of Ruth 1:16-17, she urged women leaders to develop the commitment that Ruth had towards her mother-in-law Naomi which made her follow her irrespective of what the outcome may be.

“We should be ready to be committed to the Lord in all circumstances whether we get our problems solved or not,” she said, adding, “Ruth was ready to follow Naomi even if it meant she would not marry again.”

She observed that sometimes when ministry leaders are changed, people get hurt and change their attitude; “Outgoing women leaders should not attempt to sabotage the work of incoming executives or sit aloof as if they are not concerned about what is happening in the ministry,” she said.

She urged deaconesses, officers’ wives, and ministry leaders to adopt a serving spirit and not to relegate service at the house of God to the background. As women leaders, it is our duty to clean the churches and make sure that people are comfortable in the house of God, she stated.

“These days, our deaconesses appear tired and are not participating in the cleaning services,” Mrs. Broohm said, adding, “Let’s try as much as possible to play our role. We must work if we want our rewards.

“When we were new on the job, we worked with all our hearts but now it appears our love has grown cold. Let us wake up to our responsibilities as women leaders and support the church for greater growth.”

Mrs. Broohm further admonished them to desist from showing church members the way to prayer centres where they believe they can get quick solutions to their physical and spiritual problems, but rather lead them to the church.

“How can you leave our great God and pursue others for solutions? God is in our churches and is ready to solve our problems, we only have to keep on fasting and praying,” she said.

The prayer meeting was organised by the leadership of the Area Women’s Ministry.

The Area Women’s Leader, Deaconess Sophia Nana Arthur, was grateful to the women for participating in the prayers in their numbers.

Report by Isabella Gyau Orhin.

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Skills Training For Women In Bawku Area

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The Bawku Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has organised skill training for 150 women of the church in the Area.

The maiden training programme which took place from March 23 to 25, 2021, was facilitated by Mrs. Beatrice Ohene-Asa Otu (wife of the Deputy Director of the Evangelism Ministry), assisted by Mrs. Vivian Adoma Boateng (wife of the Bawku Area Head).

The training focused on four main categories: skincare products, hair care products, household cleaners, and pastries. The skincare products involved the preparation of liquid soap, shower gel, hand sanitizer, antiseptic, bar soap, and ‘Azuma’ soap.

The hair care products also involved the preparation of shampoo and conditioner. Household cleaners like floor cleaner and bleach were also not left out.

The last day was reserved for the packaging of products and pastries making such as meat-pie (baked and fried), chips, fried doughnuts, and ‘puff puff’ (Toogbei).

The participants were elated to have participated in the training programme. They were hopeful that the skills acquired would help them to begin their businesses.

The leadership of the ministry expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the Area Head, Pastor Eric Kwabena Gyambibi Boateng, for supporting the training.

Report by Mrs. Elizabeth Amartey.

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Djankrom District Donates To Missions

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The Djankrom District in the Suhum Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated 110 pieces of clothes and other assorted items worth GH¢ 8,500.00 to support the missions work of the church.

The beneficiaries include Busunu District in Tamale Area, Krachi Area, Nkwanta Area, and Guinea Bissau.

Presenting the items on April 7, 2021, at the forecourt of the District Mission House at Djankrom, the District Minister, Pastor Samuel Aboagye Yirenkyi, said that the gesture was part of their commitment towards promoting the missions work and the “Possessing the Nations Agenda” of the church.

In appreciation, the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the district for the benevolence and wished them God’s blessings.

Djankrom district has been instrumental over the years in supporting the missions work of the church with outstanding financial contributions.

Report by Samuel Danso.

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Sakumono PIWC Donates 50 Desks To Winneba PPS

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The Sakumono Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC, Sakumono) in the Teshie-Nungua Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated 50 desks and chairs worth GH¢10,000.00 to the Pentecost Preparatory School (PPS), Winneba.

The desks and chairs were presented to the school by the Winneba Area Head, Apostle Samuel Otu Appiah, on behalf of the Resident Minister of Sakumono PIWC, Pastor Anthony Owusu Sekyere Kwarteng, on April 9, 2021.

Apostle Otu Appiah advised the school’s management to take good care of the desks and use them to enhance academic performance in the school.

The Headmistress, Mrs Abigail Anner, who received the desks and chairs, expressed her sincerest appreciation to Sakumono PIWC for the timely support. She assured the Area Head that the desks and chairs would be used for the intended purpose to improve academic performance in the school.

Present at the short ceremony were Pastor Daniel Obeng Mensah (PENSA Travelling Secretary for Winneba Sector and Chairman of the PPS Management Committee), Pastor Emmanuel Foster Asamoah (Abasraba District Minister), Pastor Isaac Sunkwah (Gyahadze District Minister and Area PENTSOS Coordinator), and staff and students of the school.

Report by Pastor Isaac Sunkwah, Winneba Area Reporter.

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La Area Launches ‘Faithful Giants’

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The La Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, on Thursday, April 8, 2021, launched the Area ‘Faithful Giants’ at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Memorial Assembly auditorium.

‘Faithful Giants,’ a concept of the Men’s and Youth Ministries, is aimed at equipping young adult males within the age bracket of 20 and 35 years to be well-grounded in Christ who would be faithful in all spheres of their lives by developing and arming them spiritually, physically, socially, and psychologically.

The vision which is being championed and powered by the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) is seeking to build astute and faithful young men of substance to possess the nations for Christ.

Delivering the solidarity message on behalf of the PEMEM Director, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, the National PEMEM Secretary, Elder Stephen Djaba, said that the ministry in the next four years aims at sharpening men in the church to possess the nations.

He stressed the need for young men to be sharpened to be agents of transformation since “iron sharpens iron.”

The Area Head, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, noted that the introduction of the ‘Faithful Giants’ concept is timely as it would help to sharpen young men wholistically as they prepare to take over the mantle of leadership.

On his part, the La Area Youth Pastor, Isaac Osei, reiterated the need to sharpen young adults wholistically since they are the potential substitutes to replace the already exhausted first team players when the right time is due.

The occasion was also used to inaugurate the Area Coordinators for the group. They were charged to coordinate efforts to realise the vision of the group.

In attendance were Pastor Clement Achim Gyimah (PEMEM National Executive Committee Member), Area PEMEM and some Youth Executive Committee Members, some ministers in the Area and their wives.

Report by Daniel Tetteh, La Area Reporter.