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Yearn To Be Clothed With The Holy Spirit – Apostle Dr Tsekpoe

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The Head of Ministerial Formation and Training at the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM) of the Pentecost University, Apostle Dr Christian Tsekpoe, has called on Christians to yearn to be clothed with the power of the Holy Spirit.

He made this call on Thursday, May 15, 2024, during the PCC Revival being held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa in the Central Region.

Delivering a sermon on theme, ‘Clothed with power from on high to transform my world,’ Apostle Dr Tsekpoe, drawing inspiration from Luke 24:49, emphasised the significance of being clothed with power from on high to impact and change the world.

He noted that the value of the Holy Spirit is so high that if it was to be sold, only the rich and wealthy could afford. However, God being merciful has made it freely available for all who yearn for it.

Apostle Dr Tsekpoe, who doubles as the Resident Minister of A-Lang Worship Centre in the Odorkor Area, referencing the biblical instruction of Jesus asking the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit before they commence the missionary work, explained that it was because without the Holy Spirit, the disciples lacked the necessary power and authority to be effective.

The theologian illustrated the transformative impact of the Holy Spirit through the example of Peter, who, empowered by the Spirit, boldly preached and led thousands to Christ despite his previous denial of Christ on the way to crucifixion.

He emphasised that the Holy Spirit does not only empowers individuals for ministry but also revitalises every aspect of their lives, including prayer, finances, and vision.

The PCC Revival is a three-day long programme organised to give patrons the chance to seek the face of the Lord and receive a renewal of strength from above.

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Unleash Young People For God’s Work - Pastor Sampana Urges web

Unleash Young People For God’s Work – Pastor Sampana Urges

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Pastor Albert Sampana who currently serves as the Youth and PENSA Director of The Church of Pentecost in the USA, has emphasised the importance of empowering young people for God’s work.

He said this yesterday (16th of May 2024) when he gave a presentation on the topic “Unleashing Young People”  at the Pentecost 2024 Conference taking place at Rudolf Weber Arena at Oberhausen, Germany.

Drawing from biblical stories such as David and Goliath, he highlighted that life’s challenges (‘lions and bears’) prepare young people for greater tasks, saying that they serve as training grounds for the youth, a reason why young people should be consciously unleashed.

He stressed that young people are crucial to transforming the world and called for their strategic preparation, positioning, deployment, and execution to advance the Kingdom agenda.

He also encouraged young people to stand for God, be available, and depend on Him, urging them to rise and make their mark while they are young.

Pastor Sampana concluded that now is the time for young people to harness their potential and respond to God’s call to transform the world.

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Our Day Of Pentecost Has Come - Apostle Samuel Obuobi web

Our Day Of Pentecost Has Come – Apostle Samuel Obuobi

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has urged church leaders and members to brace themselves for a new move of the Spirit as they observe Pentecost.

According to him, through the “Possessing the Nations” agenda, the Lord is leading the church in a new direction, which is a paradigm shift from establishing homogenous churches to multinational, multiracial, and multicultural churches.

Apostle Obuobi shared these insights today when he presented a paper on the topic “Building a Multinational, Multiracial, and Multicultural Church” at the Pentecost 2024 Conference at the Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.

In his presentation, Apostle Obuobi asserted that God’s method has always been from one to many. He explained that God chose Abraham, through whom He raised the nation of Israel to serve as a conduit to reach out to the entire world. He noted that God began with a homogenous people, but on the day of Pentecost, when the Spirit came, He empowered the disciples to evangelize to the diverse people who had come to observe Pentecost, resulting in over 3000 people from all over the world turning to the Lord.

Apostle Obuobi drew a parallel between Israel and The Church of Pentecost, explaining that just as God called James McKeown to start a homogenous church in the Gold Coast (now Ghana), He is now moving the church towards a more inclusive model.

“The Church started as a homogenous church, but in recent times, we can observe God’s hand silently guiding the whole church towards establishing multicultural, multiracial, and multinational churches,” he said.

He emphasised that The Church of Pentecost has flourished by establishing homogenous churches, but God is redirecting it, asserting, “Our day of Pentecost has come.”

He added, “I see this conference and its name – Pentecost 2024 – to be divine. For there is going to be a mighty shakeup and revival from here to go possess the world.”

Apostle Obuobi highlighted the City Church concept as one of the models that has emerged in this regard.

He described the city church as an all-embracing church that, through high service standards, takes the gospel to the cities and possesses them for the Lord.

Despite possible challenges in implementing the city church concept, such as diverse cultural expectations, he noted that the multicultural church holds great potential for the church.

He pointed out that the diversity in heaven, which hosts the Trinity, four living elders, and angels, is a good justification for establishing multicultural, multiracial, and multinational churches.

“If there is diversity in heaven, why can’t there be diversity in the church?” he quizzed.

Apostle Obuobi also stressed that Jesus died for every race, and for this reason, every race has a place in God’s church.

He concluded by stating that diversity ensures great potential for the church, highlighting that “No single-race church can save the world.”

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Apostle Agyemang Bekoe Urges Christians To Uphold Holiness web

Apostle Agyemang Bekoe Urges Christians To Uphold Holiness

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The International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, has advised church members, particularly the youth, to uphold holiness so as to experience a new move of the Holy Spirit in their generation.

Apostle Agyemang Bekoe said this yesterday (16th of May 2024) when he addressed participants of the Pentecost 2024 Conference taking place at Rudolf Weber Arena at Oberhausen, Germany.

According to the IMD, invoking the power of the Holy Spirit is impossible without personal holiness.

“His name is God the Holy Ghost,” he proclaimed, underlining the inseparable connection between living a holy life and experiencing the movement of the Holy Spirit.

Apostle Bekoe further stressed the importance of recognising the urgency of the times, stating, “We are not in a rush, but we are in haste; the King’s time is not on our side.”

He said that this call to action reflects a deep concern for the swift passage of time and the need for Christians to act with purpose and commitment.

Referencing Acts 2, Apostle Bekoe highlighted the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated by the early church’s experience on the Day of Pentecost.

He noted that speaking in the “language of the Spirit” (Tongues) signifies the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life.

He further underscored the necessity of continuous movement and progress within the Christian life, warning that stagnation leads to a lack of spiritual vitality.

“If we stop moving, we will not have life,” he said.

He, therefore, encouraged beliecers to align their lives with the movement of the Holy Spirit and the pressing demands of the times

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Women Of God, Fulfill Your Divine Mandates – Mrs Kyei Boate

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The wife of the district minister for Barekese District of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs Grace Kyei Boate, has charged Christian women to strive to fulfill their divine mandates.

She made this call during the climax of the biannual Women’s Ministry Week celebration at the Asikam Assembly on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Speaking on the theme, ‘Woman of God Unleashed to Transform your world’ – Genesis 2:21-24, Luke 10:41-42, Mrs Boate indicated that right from the start of the early church and in Jesus’ ministry, the presence of women has been greatly felt.

She highlighted the significant contributions of women in the early church, citing women like Mary, the sister of Martha, who prioritised listening to Jesus over material possessions.

Mrs Boate encouraged women to move beyond traditional roles of serving and kitchen duties, urging them to be active in ministry and make a lasting impact.

She emphasised that women now have the opportunity to play a vital role in advancing the gospel, referencing past women like Madam Christiana Obo who dedicated resources to spreading the gospel during the days of Pastor James McKeown (Founder of The Church of Pentecost), while charging women to walk and work in the grace of the likes of Mama Eunice Addison, whom the Lord used to receive many of the songs sang in The Church of Pentecost.

Mrs Boate stressed that the grace and anointing for ministry are not exclusive to men but are available to all women. She encouraged women to seek God for empowerment and to utilise the gifts and graces bestowed upon them.

Making reference to the Chairman’s State-of-the-Church address recently delivered at the 18th Extraordinary Council Meeting, she said the report mentioned that over 75,000 deaconesses serve in The Church of Pentecost which is very remarkable. However, there is a need for this number to translate into more souls, more commitment and more advancement of the gospel, she concluded.

Report by Barekese District Media Team

Pastor, Wife Give Seed Money To 11 Women To Start Business web

Pastor, Wife Give Seed Money To 11 Women To Start Business

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Pastor Christian Osei Kofi and his wife, Mrs Nancy Aba Kyei of the Sreso Tinpom District in the Abuakwa Area of The Church of Pentecost, have given a seed money to four widows and seven other needy women in the church to establish their businesses.

The amount, totalling GHS 4,000.00, was doled out to the women during the climax of the week-long Women’s Ministry Week celebration, which also happened to be Mother’s Day.

According to Pastor Osei Kofi Kyei, if members are well positioned financially, they will be able to support themselves, their families and help push the agenda of ‘Possessing the Nations’ being pursued by the church under Vision 2028, which seeks to touch every aspect of the lives of members.

The seed capital is to help the women go into pastry making, ceramics, kenkey and charcoal businesses to fend for themselves and their families.

The obviously excited women expressed their gratitude to God, the church and the pastor and his wife for the support and pledged to judiciously use the funds to bring about a desired outcome.

The district minister prayed for them and the success of their businesses.

Report bySreso Tinpom District Media Team

PENSA-Kwadaso Sector Records 1,101 Souls in Missions Outreach web

PENSA-Kwadaso Sector Records 1,101 Souls in Missions Outreach

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The Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) – Kwadaso Sector reported 1,101 souls at its annual Sector Missions outreach. This was disclosed by the PENSA Travelling Secretary, Ps. Isaac Donkoh, during the closing session of the 4th edition of its Sector Missions outreach at Bedieso Central Assembly in Obuasi Area on May 5, 2024.

He mentioned that the Sector, aligning with the Church’s strategic vision, mobilized 118 student missionaries from PENSA AAMUSTED (formerly UEW-K), KNUST Obuasi Campus, and Akrokerri College of Education to engage in aggressive evangelism within six Districts: Apagya, Kyekyewere, Numereso, Tweapease, Fenanso, and Hia in the Obuasi Area of The Church of Pentecost.

The team camped at Dadwen Assembly in Kyekyewere District for a three-day fasting and prayer retreat from Monday, April 29th, to Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, under the theme: “Unleashed to Do the Work of an Evangelist” – 2 Timothy 2:15.

After the retreat session, the student missionaries were dispatched into the various districts for aggressive evangelistic activities, including personal evangelism, dawn broadcasting, rallies, and cinema evangelism from Wednesday, May 1st, to Sunday, May 5th, 2024.

Their dedicated efforts resulted in a total of 1,101 souls won for Christ, including children. Additionally, 160 people rededicated their lives to Jesus, 226 adult converts were baptized in water, and 76 received the Holy Spirit baptism.

The Travelling Secretary attributed the success of the outreach to the commitment, passion, and unflinching love the student missionaries exhibited for lost souls.

At the closing ceremony on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at Bedieso Central, the Obuasi Area Head, Prophet David Kankam Beditor, expressed his utmost gratitude to the student missionaries for their tireless efforts and dedication.

“I commend you for availing yourselves to be unleashed by God for this great harvest of souls and contribution to the growth and expansion of the Kingdom of God,” he indicated.

Also in attendance were Pastor Samuel Osei Mensah (Area Secretary), Pastor Vincent Ephraim Amegah (Bedieso), and Pastors: Francis Wugban (Tweapease District), Francis Dankwah (Numereso District), Gabriel Nsowah (Fenanso District), Manasseh Agbodeka (Kyekyewere District), Collins Baah (Apagya District), and Joshua Oppong (Hia District) who acknowledged the significant impact of the outreach in their respective Districts.
Report by Elder Ballack Sarfo

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Tarkwa Area Women’s Ministry Donates To Ghana Prisons Service

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The Tarkwa Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has donated some essential items to the Ghana Prisons Service, Tarkwa.

Led by the Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Mrs. Elizabeth Adjoa Tutua Gyan, along with her Area executive members and representatives from various local assemblies, the delegation carried out this benevolent gesture on behalf of the Area Head, Apostle Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker, and his wife, Mrs. Irene Odi Walker, as well as all the women within the Tarkwa Area on Saturday, 11th May 2024

Deaconess Mrs. Elizabeth shared that the inspiration behind this noble act stemmed from the teachings of compassion and kindness found in the Bible, particularly in Matthew 25:42-46.

With this motivation in mind, the Women’s Ministry donated a range of essential items, including 300 carefully packed hot meals, 30 packs of drinking water, two bundles of toilet rolls, and 110 Bibles, all totaling Ghc16,500.00

These items were chosen to assist in the rehabilitation process of the inmates, fulfilling a direct request from previous visitations by the ministry.

This act of generosity perfectly aligns with the main church’s theme for the year, “A People of God Unleashed to Transform their World.”

It exemplifies the church’s commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others and fostering transformation within the community.

The donation was graciously received by Elder ADP Simon Kwaw Abofra, the commander of the Tarkwa Local Prisons, who is also a member of The Church of Pentecost at UMaT District.

He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the church for its instrumental and unwavering support in social intervention initiatives within the area, particularly at the Tarkwa Prisons.

Assisting the Tarkwa Prisons Commander in receiving the items was Overseer ASP. Joseph Apietu, who serves as the Chaplain of  Tarkwa Local Prisons within the Area and also serves as Resident Minister at Fanti Mines Worship Centre, and DSP Julius Destiny Kublenu, the Staff officer for the station.

Following the presentation of the donation, church members took the opportunity to offer prayers and words of encouragement to many of the inmates, sharing the transformative message of the Word of God. Eleven souls were won for Christ in the process and baptism arrangements has been made for all.

Report by Tarkwa Area Media

567 Souls Won In PENSA-UCC’s Missions Outreach At Komenda web

567 Souls Won In PENSA-UCC’s Missions Outreach At Komenda

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The “Gospel Across Boundaries” missions outreach by the University of Cape Coast branch of the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA-UCC) led by the Campus Minister, Pastor Frank Akonnor has concluded with one local assembly opened, 567 souls won and 259 rededicating their lives to Christ at Komenda, in the Central Region of Ghana.       

The outreach was held from Tuesday 23rd April to Sunday, 28th April 2024 under the theme, “One Name, Jesus Christ” with anchor scripture from Acts 4:12.

The PENSA-UCC team was divided into six groups according to the zones in the district with each zone comprising of about 25 students.

The outreach also saw 147 people baptised in water and 110 receiving Holy Spirit baptism with initial evidence of tongues-speaking.

During the outreach, the PENSA Ghana Coordinator, Elder Issah Nwenbe Jeln visited the team and encouraged the team to continue working for the Lord for their labour won’t be in vain, he then spoke to them concerning the upcoming PENSA conference and entreated the team to be involved in the various committees.

Throughout the outreach, there was a mighty move of God. Many signs and wonders followed the proclamation of the gospel. One of the most heartening miracles involved was the miraculous healing of a 70-year-old woman battling with a mild stroke, who could not move but received instant healing at the rally grounds and was able to move freely. Also, Maame Grace Owusu, a woman of about 50 years whose children have abandoned her for over 15 years received a conference call from her children a day afterthe team prayed for her.

Madam Angelina Baidoo, a heavily pregnant woman narrated that she woke up in the morning with severe abdominal pains so she decided to visit the hospital, on her way, she saw that service was ongoing and decided to join and visit the hospital afterwards, but a few minutes after she was prayed for, the pain left her.

At the closing session of the outreach, Pastor Frank Akonnnor remarked “indeed, God’s power is still at work. All glory be to God for the great feat achieved. It is our prayer that the souls won will be nurtured into maturity in Christ”.

Report by PENSA-UCC Secretariat Team

PCC Revival Kick-Starts With Enthusiasm web

PCC Revival Kick-Starts With Enthusiasm

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The much anticipated ‘PCC Revival’ kick-started on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa in the Central Region.

Full of enthusiasm, over a thousand participants turned up to seek the face of God through His word and intensive prayers.

The opening session was warmed up with powerful song ministrations from Elder Gideon Ntumy, Deaconess Nancy Kwafo, Elder Patrick Amoako and the PCC Revival Choir.

During the service, patrons received a spirit-filled word of God from Apostle James Kwabena Asare, the Kasoa Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, on the topic, ‘Unleashed with revival to transform my world,’ – Psalm 42:1&;2 85:2-7 and Luke 24:49.

According to Apostle Asare, God has made Christians both light and salt for the world, hence there is a need for every Christian to be revived by the Holy Spirit so that they can give life to those who are dead in spirit.

He explained that this revival should be witnessed in every aspect of the Christian’s life which brings great impact and transformation, while adding that God is ever ready to cause the revival.

The Kasoa Area Head also indicated that as part of the agenda to transform the world, the church must yearn after the Holy Spirit for revival.

Using the deer as a case study, Apostle Asare explained that the deer pants for water because its life depends on it. According to him, water is its only source of survival from predators as it runs into the water to hide and prevent the predator from perceiving its smell.

He noted that just like the deer, a lot of things are pursuing people, including Christians in life. But there is hope in Jesus who is the saviour of the world, saying, ‘If a Christian runs to Christ, he or she is saved from all that is pursuing him.’

Apostle James Kwabena Asare went on to explain that there is a need for revival because some people’s prayer life, fasting life, giving life and love for the Holy Spirit have gone down, adding that revival brings a renewal of life to the believer and a new life to the unbeliever. Therefore, when there is revival, more souls are won for God.

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