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Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has dedicated the newly built Koforidua Area mission house to the glorification of God.

He was assisted by Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, Koforidua Area Head, Chairman of the Eastern Regional Coordinating Committee and Executive Council Member of the church.

The GH₵ 1,845,735.85 edifice was financed from the Area Weeks funds, Chairman’s fiat, special support for tiles and blocks, Elder Abraham Obeng (PIWC-Odorkor), Apostle Edmund Appiah (UK), special contribution from others and other funds from the Koforidua Area.

The dedication service of the magnificent edifice, took place on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the new mission house site at Kentenkren, Koforidua.

Speaking at the dedication service on the topic, “God is the Builder of Everything”, Apostle Dela Quampah, Area Head of Ho and Executive Council Member, said that God uses houses to represent the lives of Christians or believers. (1 Chronicles 29:1-13)

According to him, houses are very expensive and costly, therefore, Christianity is considered not cheap. He urged Christians to yearn to reach their Christian goals and achieve its purpose.

He said that as houses are durable and valuable, our Christian faith will lead us into eternity, hence, we must strive to uphold all principles in Christ and endure all difficulties in hard times.

He iterated that the writer of Hebrews had a problem when he revealed that Jesus Christ was greater than Moses, a belief the Hebrews contemplated to accept since they regarded Moses greater than all.

“Every victory we accomplish in this faith is the work of grace,” he stated.

He further noted that every house is built by God through man, therefore all things belong to God. He said that it was God who gives man wisdom to build houses, moreover, God is the builder of all things.

He concluded by acknowledging that we as God’s house have been fearfully and wonderfully created with His favour and glory.

He again mentioned that God built man as His house, therefore, the mission house carries God’s glory.

Delivering a brief history of the mission house, Elder Samuel Opoku-Asare, Area Deacon of Koforidua Area of the church, said that the land for the Area mission house was acquired by an exchange between the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC)-Koforidua and the Area in 2009 when a new Pastor had been transferred to head the church.

“At that time, the Worship Centre needed a permanent mission house and the Area had a building at Abugri-Adweso with sufficient space of land around it,” he pointed out.

According to him, through a gentleman’s agreement between PIWC-Koforidua and the Area, the building was given to them in exchange for their four plots of land on which the edifice stands currently.

He further iterated that in 2017, the then Koforidua Area Head, Apostle Eric Nyamekye (now Chairman), graciously donated six plot of land belonging to the Area at Osabene (Opoku-Nsiah) to the Worship Centre to construct a permanent auditorium.

He aired that after the laying of the foundation stone on January 17, 2020, by Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, Koforidua Area Head, it took a period of two (2) years eleven (11) months (minus COVID would have been two years one month) – an unprecedented feat in the history of the Area as far as projects were concerned.

He acknowledged the contributions of former Area Heads towards the completion of the project.

The Chairman in a short remark said that there should be a balance when it comes to fundraisings, adding: “Someone with a financial testimony should be selected to lead. This will bring the spirit of free will giving back. Whatever God wants to do, when we are encouraged and empowered, we can do it”.

Present were Eastern Regional Coordinating Committee Members of the church, former Area Heads, Retired ministers, Effiduase and Koforidua Area pastorates and their wives, Women’s Ministry Director, some Area deacons from the region, members and well-wishers.

Elder Dr. Nana Kwadwo Gyasi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nana Kwadwo Gyasi Company Limited represented too.

The Tarkwa Area of The Church of Pentecost has honoured the memory of the late Apostle Dr. Stephen K. Baidoo by naming the newly-constructed church building of Emmanuel Worship Centre after him.

The late Apostle Dr. Baidoo, a former International Missions Director (IMD) of the Church, served as an Area Head for Tarkwa from 2011 to 2017, during which Emmanuel Worship Centre was an assembly under the Nsuta District.  

Speaking at the dedication service on Sunday, February 20, 2022, Overseer Dr. Frank Andi-Mends, the Adieye District Minister, urged the members to be vessels of honour for the Lord’s use. 

Reading from 2 Timothy 2:20-21, he stated that there are two types of vessels in the house of the Lord, namely; Honourable vessels (Gold and Silver) and Dishonourable vessels (Clay and hay). 

He further stated that the three things that make one an honourable vessel are: diligence, loyalty to leadership and the pursuit of righteousness, faith, love and peace.

Overseer Andi-Mends, therefore, urged believers to be diligent in the study of the word of God and in discharging the duties assigned to them. He also advised them to endure hardships and live according to the principles of God. 

Apostle Dr. S. K. Baidoo Worship Centre (formerly English Assembly) was created from the Nsuta District in 2004 by the then District Minister, Pastor Kofi Ayepah. With an initial membership of 20, the church fellowshipped in the Tamso auditorium and later moved to Mr John Arthur’s warehouse. 

The plan to build a permanent church building was conceived during the tenure of Pastor G.O.D Debrah (now Apostle). The church was later made a Worship Centre with Overseer Dr. Edward Arko Koranteng (now Pastor) as its first resident minister. He also doubled as the General Manager of Pentecost Clinic (now Hospital).

The current Resident Minister of the Worship Centre, Pastor Dr. Suleman De-Graft Issaka, who doubles as the General Manager of Pentecost Hospital–Tarkwa, saw to the completion of the building project. 

The new edifice has a 500-capacity main auditorium, a 200-capacity Youth Hall, and a Children’s Hall with a seating capacity of 60.

The Tarkwa Area Head, Apostle Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker, who chaired the event, acknowledged the good work done by the late former IMD and advised the members to emulate his exemplary service. 

He also appreciated the 20 members who started the assembly which has now evolved into a Worship Centre.  

Present at the ceremony were the wife, children and family members of the late Apostle Dr. Baidoo as well as ministers and wives in the Tarkwa Area.

The Chief of Teberebie, Elder Nana Bonsu, was also present at the event.

Report by Pastor Bright Nyamedor, Area Media Pastor

The Paramount Chief of the Yeji Traditional Area and President of Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V, has advised Christian chiefs, queens, and royals not to feel shy in promoting Christian values and principles in their reign.

According to him, the chieftaincy institution by itself is not devilish. However, an occupant of a particular stool or skin can corrupt it when they turn to rely on deities and magical powers in their quest to gain more powers to protect themselves. This, insatiable quest for power to consolidate their reign, he said, has led many chiefs to resort to certain evil rituals that have given the erroneous impression that chiefs are idol worshippers.

The Yejihene, who is also the National Chairman of the Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, was speaking at the maiden end-of-year meeting organised by the newly established ministry at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) at Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa on Thursday, March 3, 2022. The two-day meeting was attended by the National Executive Committee Members as well as Area Chairpersons of the ministry.

As an Elder of the church, Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese used his 40 years of experience in the chieftaincy institution and advised his colleague chiefs to depend solely on Jesus Christ for protection and consolidation of their kingship, since all other sources of powers will fail them at the end of the day.

“I have been a paramount chief for about 40 years now without resorting to any idols or juju powers. All that I have is my Bible,” he said.

He added: “It is high time that Christian royals declared to the world that a chief can also become a good Christian; and that a Christian can equally become a chief.”

Touching on the mandate of the new ministry, the Yejihene asked the royals to serve God with all humility regardless of their status as chiefs and queens. He explained that it is only when they come down to the level of their subjects that they can preach the Good News of Jesus Christ to them and bring them to the light.

“It is our responsibility to bring all chiefs and royals in our jurisdictions to the saving knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Use your revered position as chiefs to draw more souls to Christ to transform our areas of jurisdictions, because this is our core mandate.

“Don’t shy away from this divine responsibility. We should not be ashamed of serving the Almighty God and publicly declaring our faith,” he stressed.

The Chieftaincy Ministry was inaugurated by the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, in September 2021. It is a ministry to the palace.

Other members of the National Executive Committee are: Elder Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, Omanhene of Suma Traditional Area (National Secretary), Deaconess Nana Kofi Abuna V (Chief of Essipong), Elder Nana Bonya Kofi VI (Chief of Baseke), Elder Ubor (Dr.) Tassan Konja VI (Chairman of the Kpassa Traditional Area), Nana Akwasi Amoh Kyeretwie I (Chief of Akyem Abirem), and Nii Afotey Anokwafo (Divisional Chief of Nungua Antwere Gonno).

The rest are: Elder Ubor Augustine Nigarim Puyari (Konkomba Chief for Nalerigu), Deaconess Nana Kyerew Akenten II (Queen Mother of the Manpomteng Traditional Area), Deaconess Augustine Homiah (Queen Mother of Dunkwa Subinso Traditional Area), Elder Dr. Nana Kwadwo Gyasi (Business Entrepreneur), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (PEMEM Director and Executive Council Member of the Church), and Apostle Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode (Acting Director of the Air Force Religious Affairs of the Ghana Armed Forces).

PENTECOST NEWS.

The Director of Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, has disclosed that the new birth that believers have received in Christ has given them a double glory.

Apostle Anane Denteh said this at the National Executive Committee Members of the Chieftaincy Ministry end-of-year meeting held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, on the topic: “The New Creation and the Possessing the Nations Agenda (Ephesians 6:13-17; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

He noted that the new creation implies that every Christian has a double glory, because they been created and then recreated having accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal saviour and thereby given a new identity.

“This double glory has come to stay as the old things have gone,” he said, stressing that “whatever the Lord does with your life has come to stay; the glory has been established, the grace of God in your life has been established, the miraculous power of God in your life has been established, the transformation that God has brought into your family has also come to stay.”

He added: “We are possessing the nations through this double glory that God has given us through Christ. We must therefore operate in this double glory and safeguard it.”

Apostle Anane Denteh commended the national executive committee members for their good work and passion to turn around the fortunes of the new ministry.

“You are working very hard to run the ministry which was handed over to us after its inauguration in September 2021. We have a very strong team of chiefs and queens whose hearts are after God. It is by grace that we have been considered and given a part of God’s work to do. I know the Holy Spirit will help us to do even better in the coming years,” he stressed.

According to Apostle Anane Denteh, their names will go down the annals of the church for being the pioneer leaders of the ministry, and further entreated them to continue to work for the Lord.

Touching on the vision of the church and the 2022 theme, the PEMEM Director urged them to understand the theme and vision of the church so that they will be able to explain it to their members. “This is because once it is a ministry, every member of the ministry must understand the direction that the church is going,” he added.

He stated that by putting on the full armour of God will help them to stand their ground when the days of evil come. He revealed that in the mind of God, there will be evil days in one’s life such as bad omen, sickness, false accusations, financial struggles, work and relationship related issues, among others. That is why we should not relax and but put on our full regalia as chiefs to be able to face the devil.

According to him, the ‘ground’ referred to by Apostle Paul represents Jesus Christ who is the solid rock since all other grounds are sinking sand, saying, “Standing on the solid rock in times of evil will safeguard your faith and make you even stronger in the midst of trials.”

PENTECOST NEWS.

The New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost Crusade aimed at salvaging the lost and perishing souls at Antoa, a town in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region, endured a one and half hour heavy downpour at the opening.

The commencement of the much-anticipated crusade was heralded by an evangelism float through the town to announce the beauty of Christ which was warmly received by residents.

However, a few minutes to the start of the crusade, rains from nowhere set in, yet the hundreds of members who took shelter in buses, sheds and under trees did not cease to pray and worship God as some participants defied the rains and stepped out to pray, sing and dance to the glory of God.

The rains later wind down before the Area Head, Apostle Samuel Antwi    , who was also engaged in prayers with a section of the pastors and organisers later addressed the congregation amidst songs of praises and excitements.

He told PENTECOST NEWS that irrespective of the interference, the crusade has taken full flight and the evidence was defined in the joy on the hearts of the congregation.

“Antoa is not the land of idols or gods, it is the land of the Almighty God and our mission to possess this township is on course,” he said.

He added: “Come rain or shine, we promised to come and we delivered. The rains came and we attribute this opening episode to the Sovereign God who knows best and is superior in His decisions.

“The rains have brought a great victory unto us and we are very much grateful. The success of the commencement of the crusade is defined in the joy of the members and this is no failure. This is a victory to the glory of God,” he added.

The crusade continues as scheduled on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with the banner of the Lord lifted up high on Antoa and its environs to possess the whole areas for Christ.

“The remaining three days will be massive and the Gospel will be preached. All the Area Heads invited will be present to grace the occasion and come what may, Antoa will be turned around at the end of the crusade,” Apostle Samuel Antwi concluded.

Report by Dennis Owusu.

Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Asokwa, has sponsored the construction of a fibre boat for the Afram Plains Area of The Church of Pentecost at the cost of GH₵105,000.00.

Built on a two-40 horsepower outboard motors, the fibre boat was dedicated by Apostle Victor K. Asamoah (Afram Plains Area) recently. The boat shall be stationed and used at Agordeke in the Amankwaakrom District of the Area.

Apostle Asamoah thanked God and the PIWC-Asokwa led by Apostle Dr. Joseph I. T. Buertey, for the gesture. He said the boat shall be used to convey members across the lake and also reach out to other villages and islands yet to be evangelised.

PENTECOST NEWS.

Apostle Daniel Owusu-Akyaw, the Konongo Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has urged Christians to constantly put on the garment of righteousness in order to exercise authority in the Kingdom.

According to Apostle Owusu-Akyaw, righteousness must be seen as the master key in accessing the authority in the kingdom of God, stressing that, “a Christian whose life is not right with God does not have the authority in the Kingdom.”

Addressing the officers, ministers and wives in the Ashanti Bekwai Area of the church on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Manso Nkran assembly on the topic: ‟Righteousness: The Authority of the Kingdom.”

He defined Righteousness as having the right standing with God or acting in accordance with divine or moral law. He said, because of the fall of man, humanity was poisoned with the Adamic sinful nature, but God through Christ Jesus redeemed and saved those who believe in Him and imputed or clothed them with God’s righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21).

“Having been saved, we must make a conscious effort to walk in righteousness,” he said while quoting Ephesians 5: 8-9.

Apostle Owusu-Akyeaw iterated that the mark of every genuine Christian is righteousness. Reading from 1 Peter 2: 24 – 25, he said that Christians must die to self and live for righteousness because righteousness is the authority of the kingdom of God.

Using Apostle Paul and the seven sons of Sceva as a case study, he said that Paul was able to exercise authority over demons because he was wearing the garment of righteousness and was connected to the source of the Kingdom authority (Acts 16:17-18).

However, the seven sons of Sceva were overpowered by demons because they were not wearing the garment of righteousness and were not connected to the source of the Kingdom’s authority.

He concluded by saying the righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1) and they exercise authority. Therefore, Christians must wear the garment of righteousness and display the kingdom’s authority in their spheres of life (Mark 16:17-18), he added.

Report by Overseer Frank Osei Tutu.