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The remains of Mrs. Gladys Namle Noye, the late wife of Pastor Ben Noye, Centre Manager for the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) and Resident Minister of Ghana Flag Worship Center in the Downtown-Ofaakor Area of The Church of Pentecost was laid to rest on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Mrs. Gladys Namle Noye, 57, whose death occurred on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Pentecost Hospital, Madina, after a short illness lived a life full of admiration.

The earnest funeral ceremony was officiated by the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, with support from some Executive Council Members of the Church and Apostle Dr. Benjamin Ali, Downtown-Ofaakor Area Head.

Delivering a sermon at the well-attended burial and memorial service held in her honour at Kasoa Amanfrom School Park, Pastor Kwasi Afoakwa-Duah, Galilea District Minister of the church, said that Jesus is the solid foundation of the life of the believer.

With scripture references from John 11:25; Isaiah 43:1-2, Pastor Afoakwa-Duah revealed that since the physical and spiritual life of Christians are rooted in Jesus, it is important to be appreciative of life, which he described as a “gift” that must be used graciously. “You can only get life in Jesus when you believe in him. Even when you die, you will live again,” he stated, adding, “In Jesus, we do not pass away, but pass on to eternal life. Therefore, our sister Gladys Namle Noye has passed on to a better land.”

Survived by a husband and three children, Mrs. Gladys Noye, together with her husband, Pastor Ben Noye, accepted the call to join full-time ministry of The Church of Pentecost in 2003. They served in the following stations: Prang, Essarkyir, Takoradi, Koforidua, Merry Villas (Accra), Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) as the Centre Manager, as well as the Resident Minister for the Ghana Flag Worship Centre in the Downtown-Ofaakor Area, before her call into eternity.

A tribute by the General Council of The Church of Pentecost read by Prophet David Kankam Beditor (Ashaiman Area Head and Coordinator of the Greater Accra Coordinating Committee) described Mrs. Gladys Noye as “a woman of outstanding qualities.” It added that her contributions to the church and to the Lord were admirable, saying, “It was not surprising to note that she won the Best Teacher awards at various levels due to her zeal and dedication to her profession and the things of God.”

According to the General Council, the late Mrs. Noye’s excellent life served as a role model for both children and adults, both inside and outside the church. “Certainly, she was a proud ambassador of the church in the possessing the nations’ agenda, as she was able to use her godly character and values to brighten her sphere of life and thus, turned many to Christ,” it added.

Her uprightness, submissiveness, selflessness, devotion, hospitality, hard work, among others, aided in bringing stability to her home, as recalled by her husband and children.

Mrs. Gladys Namle Noye was born on Tuesday, February 16, 1965, at Agogo, Ashanti-Akim, to the late Seth Odonkor Nyavor and Lily Koryoe Nyavor, both from Odumase-Krobo. She was the third of six children.
Her marriage to Pastor Ben Noye on October 31, 1998, transitioned her to The Church of Pentecost, where she underwent baptism by immersion at Abelenkpe District after her previous baptism in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, at Agogo on April 18, 1965.

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The Teshie-Nungua Area of The Church of Pentecost annual All Officers’ Retreat dubbed “Apostolisation” has ended at the Fred Safo Memorial Temple, Nungua. It was attended by over 1,200 officers and lay leaders from the 26 districts of the Area.

This year’s programme was under the theme, “Equipping the Church as an Army to Possess the Nations.” The meetings which started on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, ended on Friday, February 11, 2022.
Welcoming participants to the meetings, the Area Head for Teshie-Nungua, Apostle Wilberforce Nkrumah-Agyeman, urged the officers and lay leaders to commit themselves to the teachings and training at the meetings in order to equip themselves to take care of the flock in their respective districts and local assemblies.

He said that leaders should be filled with the Holy Spirit to be able to handle the spiritual needs of the members. “Our members should not be combing one area to another looking for spiritual solutions when we are on fire for the Lord. We only need to avail ourselves and the Lord will use us mightily to support our church members and to promote the Kingdom business,” he said.

He added: “As church leaders, we must engage our members, visit them, give them the support they need and always preach the gospel to bring in new members.”

The event was addressed by various speakers such as Apostle David Tettey Tekper (Achimota Area Head), Elder Prof. Stephen Owusu Kwankye (Finance Board Chairman of The Church of Pentecost), and Apostle Michael M. Kopah (rtd).
Topics treated include: The Church as an Equipping Centre in carrying out the Great Commission; The Possessing the Nations Agenda; Mobilizing the Squads for Effective Impact in the World; Righteousness, the Authority of the Kingdom; The New Creation and the Possessing the Nations Agenda; The Power of the Gospel of Salvation, and The Ministry of Intercessory Prayers.”

Other topics were, “Equipping the Church to put on the Belt of Truth,” and “The Power of Faith in Possessing the Nations.”

There were workshops for minsters and their wives as well as morning meetings.

Report by Isabella Gyau Orhin.

The La Area of The Church of Pentecost climaxed this year’s All Officers’ Retreat dubbed ‘Apostolisation’ on Friday, February 11, 2022, with communion and impartation service.

The Area Head, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, officiated the communion service assisted by Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (International Missions Director), Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu (Tema Area Head), and Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (former General Secretary of the church) who were the guest speakers for the retreat.
The magnificent Dr. Thomas Wyatt Memorial Temple located at Accra Newtown which hosted the programme was filled with officers made up of elders, deacons, and deaconesses as well as ministers and wives in the area.

After delivering a short sermon for the night, the International Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, led a powerful impartation session to revitalise the officers and increase their unction to be able to effectively carry out the task at hand.

Some of the topics treated during the week-long programme are: “The Church as the Equipping Centre in Carrying out the Great Commission; The Possessing the Nations Agenda,” “The New Creation and the Possessing the Nations Agenda,” “Righteousness; the Authority of the Kingdom,” “The Power of Gospel of Salvation,” “Equipping the Church with the Word of God as the Sword of the Spirit,” and “Mobilising the Squads for Effective Impact in the World.”

PENTECOST NEWS.

“And she said, “O my lord! As your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to the Lord. For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.” – 1 Samuel 1:26-27

After 25 years of marriage, the Lord miraculously visited Elder David Abuguri and his wife Deaconess Emilia of Zebilla District of The Church of Pentecost with a baby girl.

Elder David Abuguri who doubles as the District PEMEM Leader and his wife earnestly prayed to the Lord for a child having married for the past 25 years (1996-2021).

After several prayers and continuous dependence on the Lord, Deaconess Emilia conceived and has delivered a bouncing baby girl. The child was dedicated recently and named after Sophia McKeown, the late wife of the Founder of The Church of Pentecost.

Elder David and Deaconess Abuguri are eternally grateful to God for such a miraculous visitation. They also expressed their utmost gratitude to the Bawku Area Head, Apostle Eric Gyambibi Boateng, and his wife Mrs. Vivian Adomah Boateng for their prayer support and encouragement, as well as the Zebilla District Minister, Overseer Michael Kudodzi, and the entire Presbytery, for their prayers and support in various forms.

To God be the glory for the great thing He has done.

Report by Zebilla District Media Committee.

The Twifo Agona District of The Church of Pentecost has organised a gathering for widows, the elderly, and some people with disabilities (PWDs).

The event which was a brainchild of the District Minister, Pastor Sampson Dzefe, and his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Dzefe, was held at the Central assembly auditorium.

The event, according to Pastor Dzefe, was held as part of the Church’s Vision 2023 agenda, which focuses on bringing people from all walks of life together regardless of their state.

The 70 participants, who included widows, the elderly, and people with disabilities (PWDs), were given free medical screenings, food, drinks, and gifts. The participants expressed their gratitude to Pastor Sampson and Mrs. Evelyn Dzefe for their enormous and incredible support.

Some members of the District Executive Committee were also present for the festivities.

Report by Joseph Smiles Adu.

Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu, the Tema Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has charged Christians to align themselves well in pursuit of the call into God’s army.

Speaking to the topic, “God’s Army Breaking the Walls of Jericho to Possess the Nations” (Joshua 6:1-27; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Ephesians 6:10-18), Apostle Ankra-Badu said that it is not automatic for every Christian to be enlisted into the Army of God, but only staunch believers with unique attributes.

The immediate past Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) Director said this on Sunday,  January 23, 2022, during the closing session of a two-week-long programme of the Abasraba District in Winneba Area dubbed, “Beginning With Jesus.”

Apostle Ofei Ankra-Badu indicated that for a person to qualify into the army of God, the individual had to be spiritually inclined, be obedient to God’s word, and be honest in all he does.

He explained that the belief in Jesus Christ alone did not guarantee one’s salvation. He added that the believer had to comply with the will of God, with scriptural references from Matthew 7:21-22, Proverbs 30:12, Romans 10:2, and John 2:23-25. He then charged the congregants to emulate the righteous life of Jesus Christ at all times to secure their places in the salvation plan of God.

“There are two gates for us as a people; the narrow gate which leads to salvation and the broad gate which leads to destruction. Christ has chosen the narrow gate for us so we may live and also be saved. We are living at the expense of the grace of God, not by our smartness or strength,” he stated while entreating them to make tithing a sacred responsibility.

“Most of us here have lost our glory or blessings due to doubts. If you are here as a true follower of Christ, still comparing yourself to worldly people and craving for worldly materials, then you have not entered the narrow gate yet. Therefore, endeavour to enter the narrow gate alone and your life will surely transform to be a living testimony,” he stated.

The Tema Area Head highlighted that some Christians encounter difficulties in entering the narrow gate due to their failure in establishing the will of God and that of their own, adding that: “God will help you if you avail your weakness to Him.”

He further noted that believers had only one life despite the theories of a section of Christians in referring to their lives as ‘private’ and ‘social life. He urged them to uphold the truth and stay clean to be fit for the call of God.

The programme was hosted by Pastor Emmanuel Foster Asamoah (Abasraba District Minister). Also present were members of the District Executive Committee.

The event started from Monday, January 10 to Sunday, January 16, 2022, at local levels and Monday, January 17 to Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the District level.

Report by Pastor Emmanuel Foster Asamoah.