Kintampo Newtown English Assembly Holds Pent Praiz 20 1

Kintampo Newtown English Assembly Holds Pent Praiz ‘20

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The English Assembly in the Kintampo Newtown District of The Church of Pentecost has organised a praise and worship festival dubbed “Pent Praiz ’20.’”

The annual programme which took place on the evening of Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the church auditorium, was aimed at appreciating God’s loving-kindness towards His people throughout the year.

The District Minister, Pastor Akwasi Amponsah, in an exhortation highlighted on the goodness of God. Using Psalms 100:1-5 as his main text, he mentioned that the year 2020 was very challenging and difficult for the church in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that despite all that the Lord has been good to His church.

Pastor Amponsah admonished Christians to cultivate a heart of appreciation and thanksgiving to God for His goodness and faithfulness no matter the challenges and difficulties that confront them.

The Presiding Elder, Dr Dennis Adu-Gyasi, in an interview explained that the brain behind the programme was to worship and praise God with Pentecostal songs.

He added that The Church of Pentecost has been blessed with so many spirit-filled songs which have been documented into a songs book. “It, therefore, dawned on the leadership of the choir to oragnise this programme and to bring to light the rich Pentecostal songs, hence the name ‘Pent Praiz,’” he stressed.

The host choir thrilled the congregation with some spirit-filled Pentecostal songs which kept them on their feet amidst singing and dancing. The Kyeremankoma District Mass Choir and Sister Dianah Ankrah also ministered at the event.

In attendance were Mrs Barbara Owusu Amponsah (wife of Kintampo Newtown District Minister), Mrs Barbara Ababio (wife of Jema Nkwanta District Minister), among others.

Report by Overseer Prince Augustine Ababio, Kintampo Area Reporter.

PIWC Sakumono Holds “Unceasing Praise” (2)

PIWC Sakumono Holds “Unceasing Praise”

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The resident choir for Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) – Sakumono, Life Impact, has held its annual musical concert dubbed ‘Life Praise.’ The event, which took place on December 26, 2020, at the church’s auditorium, was on the theme, “Unceasing Praise” based on Psalm 104:33.

Life Impact choir ministered inspiring local and foreign songs to the admiration of the audience. Other artistes that featured were Minister Kofi Owusu Peprah, Efe Grace, and Life Theatre.

In a welcome address, the Presiding Elder of the church, Elder Michael Ofosu Ampadu, acknowledged God for His grace and mercies towards members of the choir as well as the entire congregation during the year.

He was also full of praise for the organizers of the event for a job well done.

In an exhortation, the Resident Minister, Pastor Anthony Owusu Sekyere Kwarteng, stated that Jesus Christ is the joy and celebration of Christians during Christmas. According to him, even though Christ was born in Bethlehem, spiritually Christians experience him being born in them. He added: “Christ is no longer a baby in a manger but seated at the right hand of God.”

Pastor Kwarteng indicated that Jesus Christ should be the focus of Christian worship and that Christmas is centered on Christ Jesus’ birth as well as worshipping and praising God. He stated: “Praising and worshipping God is a spiritual experience and you deceive yourself if you fail to fulfill such activity.”

Pastor Kwarteng encouraged Christians to let worship and praises be their lifestyle, saying, “Your praise should be more purposeful if you have experienced God as Lord and personal saviour.”

Elder Joseph Samuel Aggrey, the Planning Committee Chairman of the event, was grateful to God for the successful outcome of the programme. “It’s been awesome, and the presence of God was felt greatly,” he said, adding, “We trusted God for a spiritual and conducive atmosphere, and he granted it to us. May His name be praised.”

The event had church members as well as guests from other churches in the vicinity attending – singing and dancing their hearts out.

Report by Yaa Asantewaah Adu Boahene.

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Odorkor Area Women’s Ministry Constructs Bus Stop Shelter

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The Odorkor Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has constructed a bus stop shelter at a total cost of GHS 22, 000.00 for the Weija community and its environs.

The facility, situated at the Weija junction, was handed over to the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, by the Area Women’s Ministry, Deaconess Mrs. Martha Ankomah and other Ministry Executive Committee members at a brief ceremony.

The donation is in fulfilment of the church’s social responsibility to the community.

Present at the ceremony were the Area Head, Apostle Patrick Aseyoro, Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe (Resident Minister, A-Lang Worship Centre), Pastor Abraham Addae Agyeman (Odorkor District Minister) and the Odorkor Area pastorate. Also present were representatives of the municipal assembly.

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Roman Ridge Womens Ministry Donates To Borstal Institute2

Roman Ridge Women’s Ministry Donates To Borstal Institute

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The Roman Ridge District Women’s Ministry in the La Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated items worth GH¢ 3,700.00 to the inmates of the Senior Correctional Centre (Borstal Institute) of the Ghana Prisons Service.

The District Minister, Pastor Clement Achim Gyimah, and his wife Beatrice, on Saturday, December 26, 2020, led a delegation made up of Elder Michael Opare Attuah (La Area Deacon), and the Roman Ridge District Women’s Leader, Deaconess Comfort Osei Agyen, and her team, to donate the items which included assorted food items, clothing, and toiletries to the centre, which is located within the district.

In a short address, Pastor Achim Gyimah said that the donation was part of the activities outlined for the 2020 Christmas Convention.

He noted that the exercise was to make people in their immediate surroundings feel the presence of the church during the Christmas celebrations.

DSP Leon T. E. Mills received the items on behalf of the facility. He thanked the church for remembering them in the festive season. He appealed to the church to continue with the kind gesture.  

Report by Gina Akua Padi.

Akuse Central Chapel Dedicated (2)

Akuse Central Assembly Church Building Dedicated

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The Akuse District Central Assembly auditorium of The Church of Pentecost in the Agormanya Area Head has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The Agormanya Area Head, Apostle James Gabriel Quardson, dedicated the edifice on December 20, 2020, assisted by the Akuse District Minister, Pastor Jacob Kwarkyi Frimpong.

Speaking at the service on the topic, “The Second Coming of Jesus Christ – The Hope of the Church” taken from John 14:1-2 and Acts 1:11, the Akrade District Minister, Pastor Joseph K. Tawiah, admonished believers to live well for Jesus Christ since he will be coming soon.

He stated that while waiting for the second coming of Christ, believers need to rely fully on the Holy Spirit, be watchful and vigilant so as not to be blown and tossed by false doctrines, and involve themselves in all activities of the church.

Pastor Tawiah entreated the members to use the church building as a place for prayer and teaching of the unadulterated word of God.

In a short remark, Apostle Quardson reminded the congregation to continue to proclaim the good news about the second coming of Jesus Christ. He further admonished them to live a godly life that will bring glory to God.

The Akuse Central Assembly was established in 1965 through the determination of some members who were then working at Akuse. The Assembly’s first place of worship was the old Slaughter House. The Assembly later acquired a plot of land in 1992 on which the church building is currently situated. 

The sod-cutting ceremony took place on July 1, 1992, by Pastor B. B. Baiden, then of Agormanya District, on behalf of the Regional Head of the then Eastern Region ‘A’, Prophet Anum. The foundation stone of the building was laid by Apostle S. R. Odoom in 2009, assisted by the then District Minister, Pastor Evans Nketsia Egyir. Subsequent district ministers tirelessly continued the project to date.

The project was funded by Headquarters grant of GH¢122,971.15, AIDF – GH¢47,500.00, District Support of GH¢ 10,028.00, and Local support of GH¢102,000.00.

In attendance at the event were the Area ministers and their wives, past ministers of the district, the Chief of Natriku, Nene Amoaku IV, and a representative of the Paramount Chief of Osudoku, Nene Aklebeto I.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Team.

Pentecost Year-Round Fasting And Prayer Begins In Kaneshie Area (2)

Pentecost Year-Round Fasting And Prayer Begins In Kaneshie Area

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The Church of Pentecost on January 1, 2021, launched a year-round fasting and prayer marathon, starting from the Kaneshie Area of the church.

The initiative, a brainchild of the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Executive Council, is aimed at sparking a global revival and divine restoration.

All districts of the church nationwide are to observe it at scheduled dates with all-day prayer and fasting for the church and the nation at large.

At the launch of the exercise on New Year Day, four districts in the Kaneshie Area namely, Adwen-Bu, Chantan, Darkuman, and Darkuman Nyamekye initiated the prayer marathon.

It was followed on January 2 by the Mataheko, North Kaneshie, Nii Okaiman, and Kwashieman districts, with other districts taking their turns in the successive days.

The Area Head of Kaneshie, Apostle Mike Kwame Etrue, who is also a Member of the Executive Council, visited all the districts to participate in the exercise.

The prayer topics include intercession for the Executive Council and the vision for the church, Holy Spirit to work beyond the church, Global Evangelization, Church Finance and Missions, the health of the ministers of the church and their families, and revival in the Church.

Others are a prayer for the welfare of the members of the church, Lay Leaders, COVID-19 pandemic, the President of the Republic and his Cabinet, the nation, and the swearing-in of the President and aftermath.

Report by Solomon Boadi.

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DOWNLOAD: Daily Fasting & Prayer Schedule For Districts

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A schedule for the daily Global Fasting and Prayer exercise has been generated by The Church of Pentecost to ensure an effective exercise and the maximum participation of members at the various levels.

The initiative is part of efforts by the Church to cause a great demonstration of the power of the Almighty God across the globe following the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020.

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DOWNLOAD: Daily Fasting & Prayer Schedule For Areas

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A schedule for the daily Global Fasting and Prayer exercise has been generated and circulated by The Church of Pentecost on the various Social Media platforms to ensure an effective exercise and the maximum participation of members at the various levels.

The initiative is part of efforts by the Church to cause a great demonstration of the power of the Almighty God across the globe following the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020.

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Henrietta Awuah, Millicent Ofosua Win 2020 Chairman’s Best Worker Award (2)

Henrietta Awuah, Millicent Ofosua Win 2020 Chairman’s Best Worker Award

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Two staff of The Church of Pentecost Headquarters, Mrs. Henrietta Tawiah Awuah, and Ms. Millicent Ofosua Kyei, are the joint recipients of the prestigious Chairman’s Best Worker Award for 2020.

Mrs. Awuah is a Senior Type Setter at the Chairman’s Office while Ms. Ofosua Kyei is an Executive Assistant at the Axim Area Office.

The two were awarded during the annual Head Office staff retirement and awards ceremony held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the Sophia McKeown Temple, La, Accra to climax the activities of the year.

The occasion was also used to retire 12 employees of the Headquarters who have served the church for various years.

Speaking to Pentecost News, Mrs. Awuah expressed gratitude to God for His grace and the strength granted her to serve faithfully over the years. She also thanked the church for the opportunity granted her to serve at the Head Office.

She was full of appreciation to her colleagues for their support. “I believe this very deserving award is as a result of the immense support I received from my colleagues and superiors both past and present, as well as my family; they have been very supportive in several ways,” she noted.

She added: “In the last six years that I have worked at the Chairman’s Office, I have been given the room and the opportunity to learn and this, among many other things, has culminated into my winning this award. The confidence reposed in me by my superiors and colleagues has been phenomenal.”

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Chairman Commends Head Office Staff For Their Loyalty (2)

Chairman Commends Head Office Staff For Their Loyalty

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has commended the staff of the General Headquarters of the church for their loyalty and cooperation.

Speaking at this year’s Head Office Staff Retirement and Awards ceremony held at the Sophia McKeown Temple at La, Accra on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the Chairman said that despite the changes and the challenges that COVID-19 brought about in the operations of the church, some gains were made over the period. This, he attributed, to the grace of God and the hard work and cooperation of the staff.

“On behalf of Management, may I commend you all, our beloved staff for standing with us throughout these turbulent times, especially when we had to take very critical decisions to get the operations of the church on course.

“Your cooperation has helped us to sail the boat effectively despite the storms of COVID-19. It is our hope and prayer that we can continue to count on you in the years to come in steering the affairs of the church, as we seek together to build a glorious church to possess the nations for our Lord,” he stated.

Touching on Christmas and the prospects for the ensuing year, Apostle Nyamekye reminded all and sundry that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ, the true wonderful story ever told, saying, “It all began on the day that God came in the flesh, the day the son of God was born by a virgin named Mary. The excitement and the wonder that gladded His conception, birth, and dedication is incomparable.

“May I humbly submit that Christmas is not really for individual families but the family of God; a people whom he has purchased by his blood; His household, the Church. It is therefore proper that brethren meet in this season if they can, to celebrate the birth of Christ together, sing and tell of His goodness in the assembly of the saints, and to proclaim Him to the world. In this vein, I admonish all of us to play active roles in the organization of this year’s Christmas convention in our respective districts.”

He added: “Brothers and sisters, as we enter the year 2021, may we not be apprehensive of what the new year has for us. We should not allow the setbacks in 2020 to weigh us down. Rather, let us take advantage of the lessons COVID-19 has taught us and use them as springboards into the future as we take stock of our lives.

“May we strive to correct the errors of the past and resolve to do things differently in the year ahead as we seek to build a glorious church revived to possess the nations. May we also seek to manage our lives and our finances well against the future.  I trust our God will restore and compensate that which we might have lost in 2020.”

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