God’s Presence Brings Greatness - Pastor Takyi Asante web

God’s Presence Brings Greatness – Pastor Takyi Asante

The Lesotho National Head of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Bernard Takyi Asante, has affirmed the significance of God’s presence in bringing about greatness in people’s lives.

He shared this insight on Friday, July 5, 2024, during a 3-day prayer meeting dubbed, “Divine Encounter” organised by the New Tafo Area of the Church. The event, themed: “Unleashed For Greater Works,” took place at the Area Revival Centre in Sepe-Buokrom.

During his discourse on the topic: “The Lord Shall Appear To His People For Greater Works,” Pastor Takyi Asante emphasised that God’s presence among His people designates them as His own, drawing inspiration from Malachi 3:1. He underscored the greatness and power of God, saying, “This is the God in our midst.”

Pastor Takyi Asante cited biblical figures like Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) and Isaac (Genesis 26:2-3), whose encounter with God resulted in their greatness to illustrate his message.

He stated, “When God appears to a person, they become great,” emphasising that such individuals become unstoppable and untouchable.

The clergyman defined greater work as any effort that positively impacts generations and highlighted God’s will for His people to become great and influential in society. He, therefore, urged the congregation to allow God to prepare them for the manifestation of His greatness in their lives, stating, “God desires greater works.”

Referencing Hosea 6:2-3, Pastor Bernard Takyi Asante stressed the importance of God’s presence being made known to His faithful adherents, likening it to rain and spring shower, symbolizing hope, freshness, and newness in their lives.

He assured the congregation, “God will suddenly appear to you when things seem dire and impossible.”

Following the sermon, he engaged the congregation in a powerful prayer session.

Key figures present at the service included Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, and his wife, Mama Victoria (New Tafo Area Head), the Area pastorate and their wives, Mrs. Priscilla Takyi Asante, among others.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

PENSA International Donates To Support Church In The Gambia web

PENSA International Donates To Support Church In The Gambia

The Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) International has donated items to aid the discipleship efforts of The Church of Pentecost (CoP) in The Gambia.

The items, which include two motorcycles, a pair of microphones, two rechargeable speakers, and 50 plastic chairs, were donated to the two newly opened churches, the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) and PENSA-The Gambia, to facilitate their activities.

The donation was received by the National Head, Apostle Victor Mendy, on behalf of the church.

It is expected that these items will aid and enhance effective follow-up and discipleship of souls won in the villages during the activities of PENSA International in June this year.

The donation also aims to enhance the evangelism activities of PENSA-The Gambia and the Church at large.

Apostle Victor Mendy, on behalf of the Church, expressed sincere appreciation to PENSA International for coming to their aid.

As part of its activities for the year, PENSA International embarked on a missions outreach in June to consolidate PENSA in The Gambia and open new churches in the West African country.

Despite being an Islamic-dominated nation, the activities of PENSA International yielded 240 souls, to the glory of the Lord.

Report by PENSA International Media Team.

Pension Board Organises Orientation Seminar For Retiring Ministers1 web

Pension Board Organises Orientation Seminar For Retiring Ministers

Full-time ministers of The Church of Pentecost who are set to retire from active ministry this year are attending a two-day orientation seminar at the Pentecost Pensions House in Gbawe, Accra.

The event, organised by the Pension Board of the Church, was officially opened today by the Chairman of the Pension Board, Apostle John Appiah Aidoo. It is being held under the theme: “A People of God Unleashed to Transform their World.”

Present at the event are other members of the Pension Board, including Apostle David Amankwaa (Bolgatanga Area Head).

In his welcome address, Apostle Aidoo noted that it is essential to orient people to prepare them for a new phase of life. For this reason, the Board, in consultation with the leadership of the Church, is organisng this event for the first time.

He said that the seminar aims to adequately prepare the ministers for retirement.

Speaking on the topic “Retirement Education,” Mrs. Mabel Darko said that as one transitions from active work life to retirement, they consciously or unconsciously go through different stages.

She noted these stages as the mindset stage and the arrival stage, and she guided participants through the mental and physical preparations required for moving into their retirement.

The Finance and Administration Director (FAD), Pastor Emmanuel Appah, and the Odorkor Area Deacon, Elder Ben Donkor, also addressed the participants on “Financial Considerations in Planning for Retirement” and the Ministers and Widows Mutual Healthcare Welfare Fund (MIMUHELF), respectively.

Other speakers who will be speaking at the event include Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (General Secretary, The Church of Pentecost) and Elder Emmanuel Boate (Church Trustee), among others.

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Exit WhatsApp Platforms When You Leave - Mrs. Mabel Darko Tells Ministers2 web

Exit WhatsApp Platforms When You Leave – Mrs. Mabel Darko Tells Ministers

Mrs. Mabel Darko, wife of the former Finance Administration Director (FAD) of The Church of Pentecost, has advised ministers and their wives, particularly retiring ministers, to exit the WhatsApp platforms of their respective areas and districts when they are reassigned or leave active service.

Mrs. Darko, a retired minister’s wife, gave this advice during a two-day orientation seminar at the Pentecost Pensions House in Gbawe, Accra for ministers of the Church set to retire from active service this year.

In her presentation on the topic “Retirement Education,” Mrs. Darko emphasised that as individuals transition from active life to retirement, they go through different stages that can significantly impact their retirement experience. She stressed the importance of these stages and how they could either enhance or hinder a fulfilling retirement.

One of the key points she raised was the need for retiring ministers to avoid acting like “GHOST” after leaving active service by advising them to resist the temptation to interfere with the work at their previous stations.

“No one wants a GHOST,” she stressed.

Mrs Darko further explained that GHOST is an acronym for:Going back to the old station frequently, Hearing what is going on, Opposing changes, Spying on them and Talking negatively

She, therefore, urged them to politely exit WhatsApp platforms after their retirement, rather than waiting to be removed.

Mrs. Darko also advised retiring ministers to avoid conflicts with their successors and to accept the realities of their new roles as retirees.

She, however, encouraged them to remain positive and find ways to stay significant during their retirement.

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God Will Go With You – Apostle Massaboi Zuwu Assures Missionaries

The Liberia National Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Massaboi Zuwu, has admonished ministers who are going on missions to be assured that the presence of God will go with them on their missions’ journey.

Apostle Massaboi made this admonishment on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, when delivering a word of exhortation at the opening session of the 2024 Orientation for newly called missionaries and ministerial students completing their formation at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh.

Speaking on the topic, ‘A Man Chosen by God,’ he indicated that God does not send until he calls. He indicated that before God sends someone, He chooses the person and calls the person.

He explained that the fact that God choses someone does not mean He is limited in choices, saying, ‘God had choices but decided to choose you to serve. His call is not based on qualifications but it is based on His grace and the availability of the man He calls.’

According to him, there is a general call to salvation and a specific call into missionary. He indicated that the mission of God is not of man but of God as captured in John 15:16.

Apostle Zuwu revealed to the missionaries that God has called them to go into mission to bear fruits.

Using the example of how Moses told God he did not have the ability to properly speak when he was called to go and ask Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery, Apostle Massaboi indicated that anytime God calls a man, His grace equips them for the call. This grace, he explained, empowers them to work.

Apostle admonished missionaries to understand that they have been sent by God as an answer to the cries of the people and that God’s presence which emboldens, empowers and puts man in charge, will go with them anywhere they find themselves and provide solutions to the people’s quest for seeing the light.

He also revealed that the man chosen by God for missions must be fruitful.

This annual mission orientation is organised by the International Missions Office of The Church of Pentecost to give ministers who have been called into the missions an idea of what they will encounter in the field and how to go about things for the effective execution of their duties.

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2024 Missions Orientation Begins web

2024 Missions Orientation Begins

The Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa Fetteh is hosting the 2024 edition of orientation for newly called missionaries and ministerial students of The Church of Pentecost.

The event began today, July 9, 2024, and is expected to end on Friday, July 12, 2024 with a commissioning service for the newly called ministers who have completed their ministerial formation.

Speaking at the opening session of the programme, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, noted that as missionaries, it is good to be oriented to know the dos and don’ts of the ministry.

‘It is important that you get titbits on what to do and how to conduct yourself. We know the Holy Spirit is there, but you need a bit of training,’ he said.

He added that it is good to come together so as to hear from experienced missionaries who have been on the field before in order not to make mistakes which can be easily avoided.

Speakers for the conference include Apostle Eric Nyamekye (Chairman), Apostle Emmanuel Agyeman Bekoe (IMD), Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin (Evangelism Ministry Director), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (PEMEM Director), Apostle Prof. Kwabena Agyapong Kodua (Vice Chancellor, Pentecost University), Apostle Dr Emmanuel Anim (Acting Pro Vice Chancellor, Pentecost University), Apostle Yaw Adjei Kwarteng (Kwadaso Area Head), Apostle Daniel Sey (Dansoman Area Head), Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo (Coordinator, Home and Urban Mission), Apostle Dr. Edward Arko Koranteng (Director, Pentecost Hospital – Madina), Apostle Dr Ben Debrah (National Head, Sweden), Apostle Dr Samuel Ofori (Rtd).

Other speakers are Pastor Alexander Nyame (Coordinator, Ministry to Person with Disability), Pastor Dr Felix Dela Klutse (Director, Pent Media Centre), Pastor Paul Odai Laryea (Head of IT Department, Headquarters), Pastor George Prah Amonoo, Mrs Rebecca Sey, Elder Dr Christopher Ampadu, Mrs. Grace Dodoo, Elder Seth Yaw Peasah and Mrs Ruth Adjabeng Keelson.

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COP-Germany Holds National Delegates Conference web

COP-Germany Holds National Delegates Conference

The Church of Pentecost in Germany, under the leadership of Apostle Daniel Ato Eduah, organised a three-day National Delegates Conference in Hamburg.

The event, held from 20th to 22nd June 2024, aimed to strategise towards building transformative, multicultural, and multigenerational city churches across the country.

The main facilitator for the event was Mrs. Christine Musisi, founder and executive director of Inuka Ongoza Africa (INOZA).

Other notable speakers included Evangelist Sika Kwame (National Head, COP-Luxembourg), Pastor Michael Heitmann (Executive Pastor, Hoop Church), and Frau Yildiz Mirmigakis-Uyur (District Member of Parliament for Steilshoop and Bramfeld in Hamburg).

The conference brought together church leaders from various regions to discuss and plan for the future growth and development of the Church in Germany.

Report by COP-Germany Media Team

New Combine District Health Workers Guild Embarks On Health Screening web

New Combine District Health Workers Guild Embarks On Health Screening

Health workers at the New Combine District in the Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost, collaboration with the Virtuous Ladies wing of the Women’s Ministry, has embarked on health screening and free health insurance renewal projects at Nyameben village, along the banks of the Volta Lake.

Due to the location of the village, residents find it difficult to access health care at Akosombo.

Some of the common diseases screened during the exercise included malaria, typhoid, HIV virus, blood pressure, hypertension and cholesterol level.

People who were diagnosed of sensitive diseases were counselled while those whose conditions were critical were referred to the VRA Hospital in Akosombo.

The church also renewed expired National Health Insurance Scheme cards for the people.

The people were very happy because the health personnel were brought to their doorsteps. This is the first of its kind for a church to embark on such projects at the village.

The chief of the village commended the church for such a great initiative.

Report by Esther Kesse

84 Receive Holy Spirit Baptism At Tepa Area New Convert Conference web

84 Receive Holy Spirit Baptism At Tepa Area New Convert Conference

A total of 84 new converts received Holy Spirit baptism during the recently held New Convert Conference organised by the Tepa Area of The Church of Pentecost.

The Area, led by Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe, organised the programme at the Tepa Central auditorium on June 29, 2024, to teach and pray for all the newly baptised members in the Area.

The conference was meant to equip the new converts in their Christian life to enable them to transform their spheres for Christ.

The Area Head, Apostle David Nii Addo-Pappoe, took time to extensively teach the participants on some biblical mysteries which led to the mass Holy Spirit baptism.

Present at the event were ministers in the Area.

Report by Tepa Area Media Team

Namong District Donates To 52 BECE Candidates web

Namong District Donates To 52 BECE Candidates

The Namong District in the Wa Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated educational items to 52 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates from three basic schools in the district.

The schools are Kulkpong D/A JHS with 26 candidates, Bonar D/A JHS with 16 candidates, and Konta Methodist JHS with 10 candidates.

Each student received a mathematical set, a long ruler, and a pen to help them in their upcoming BECE, all amounting to a total of GHS 1,000.00. The presentations, which took place on June 14, 2024, were done separately at their respective schools.

The heads of the schools expressed their profound gratitude to The Church of Pentecost for supporting their candidates and giving them hope for the exams. They added that God had listened to their prayers because about 95% of the students did not have these basic items needed for the examination.

The students, in turn, expressed their sincere appreciation to the Church for coming to their aid.

The District Minister, Overseer Joseph Kyei Asomaning, encouraged the students to study hard and show themselves approved as candidates for BECE 2024. He concluded by praying for them, asking God to protect and give them strength to write the exams peacefully.

Report by Namong District Media Team