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The Agormanya Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Samuel Kojo Gakpetor, has dedicated the newly-constructed church building of Emmanuel Assembly in the Asutsuare District of The Church of Pentecost.

The building, funded through the Community Based Church Building (CBCB) grant from the Church’s Headquarters, was dedicated on Sunday, 14th April 2024.

Apostle Dr. Gakpetor was assisted by the Asutsuare District Minister, Pastor Joseph Kojo Mensah, and some ministers in the Agormanya Area, including Pastor Theodore Ashia, former Area Secretary, and Pastor Jacob Kwakye Frimpong, Area Executive member.

Also present were Mrs. Grace Gakpetor (Wife of the Agormanaya Area Head), ministers’ wives, as well as some officers in the Agormanya Area.

Speaking at the event, Apostle Dr. Gakpetor, who is also the Coordinator of the National Discipleship and Leadership Development Committee (NDLDC), acknowledged all those who have generously contributed to the project since 2013.

He noted that while having a beautiful edifice is good, it is equally important for the worshippers to be holy, emphasizing that sin is a reproach and brings destruction.

Expounding on the topic “Breaking the Barriers of Reaching Out to All People” with reference to John 4:7, 10-24, he explained that just as Jesus broke barriers and spoke to the Samaritan woman, Christians must also break all barriers and spread the gospel to all creatures.

He cautioned against tribalism in the Church, emphasizing that through Christ, all have been made one.

“Jesus broke religious, social, and cultural stereotypes in order to minister to the Samaritan woman, as a result, the Samaritan woman became a blessing to her community.

“When we break barriers and minister to such neglected people, they become the vessels through which the gospel reaches their kind. The fact that God loves everyone should motivate us to reach all manner of persons with the gospel without prejudice,” he stressed.

He urged the gathering to use the edifice for its intended purpose, as a place where they would come for strength and receive godly teachings to impact their communities and preach the gospel.

The Emmanuel Assembly church building project also received a grant from the Agormanya Area and offerings raised by the Local Assembly.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Team.

The Agotime Afegame church building in the Ho Area Head of The Church of Pentecost has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The dedication service, which took place on Friday, April 12, 2024, was officiated by Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah (Ho Area Head and Executive Council Member), assisted by Overseer Eric Sitsofe Akude of Kpetoe District.

The church building, which was started in 2006, was constructed with donations from members, other individuals and support from the District and the Area, at the cost of GH₵86,015.15.

Preaching the sermon on the topic, “You are the manifestation of God’s light, power and glory” with 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, 1 Kings 8:11 as his main Bible reference, the District Minister for Akpokope District, Pastor Daniel Dogbey, said that just as the temple of Jerusalem was built in splendor to the glory of God, all Christians must live their lives  such that the glory and power of God shall be seen through them.

Referencing the dedication of the temple, Pastor Dogbey reminded all Christians to dedicate their lives to God and be committed to the things of God without the everyday excuses people give for their inability to give their all to God.

Pastor Dogbey also called on Christians to continue to live exemplary lives, “We are to be the reflectors of God glory, a vessel that God’s power is working in, and through our lives, be bright shining examples to the world.”

Pastor Daniel Dogbey concluded by encouraging all Christians to be zealous for God just as Solomon was zealous to do something unique that brought out God’s glory, beauty and power for all to see.

The Area Head, Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah, announced the change of name for the Assembly to Dedefia Assembly (Revelation Assembly), declaring that the church shall be a place of revelation for members, and visitors alike.

In attendance were Mrs Comfort Quampah (Wife of the Area Head) and the pastorate of Dome Zone of the Ho Area.

Report by Overseer Eric Sitsofe Akude, Kpetoe District.

The National Head of The Church of Pentecost in Togo, Apostle Lare Banimpo, has created an avenue for members of the Church in Togo with hearing-impairment to learn sign language to aid in easy communication and studying the Bible.

This is part of the Church’s ‘Possessing The Nations’ agenda under Vision 2028 where the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs) was introduced to pay special attention to members with disabilities.

Apostle Banimpo introduced the group to Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, the Director of the Men’s Ministry and Coordinator of the Chieftaincy Ministry, who was in Togo as a Guest Speaker for a three-day joint Conference for the Men’s Ministry and the Chieftaincy Ministry in Togo.

It was indicated that some of these hearing-impaired individuals have never set foot in the classroom, but through these training they can now read the Bible and also teach others.

An elder of the Church, who is also a hearing-impaired person, has been taking the students through the lessons.

With sign language, the students expressed their joy for the opportunity to learn and over the visit of Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh.

Report by Kaakyire Kwaku Asante.

The Church of Pentecost joined forces with the Ministry of Land and Natural Resources on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to mark the launch of the 2024 edition of the Green Ghana Day.

This year’s event on the theme, “Growing for a Greener Tomorrow” was held at the multipurpose auditorium of the University of Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale. The aim is to plant 10 million tree seedlings across the nation on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Addressing the audience, Professor Seidu Al-Hassan, Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), lauded the government’s initiative, emphasising its relevance in academia and religion.

He highlighted poverty and mere rhetoric without tangible action as the factors that may hinder the realisation of the project.

Professor Al-Hassan explained that as far as most of the population depends on the environment for survival, the fight against environmental degradation will be difficult.

He, therefore, implored the ministry and government to help alleviate poverty by providing alternative livelihoods to combat deforestation effectively.

In his remarks, Honorable Samuel Abu Jinapor, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, underscored the urgent need to address global warming and climate change in the country citing various statistics on climate change around the world.

He explained that the Green Ghana project is one of the measures the Government of Ghana has adopted to curb the incessant degradation of our forest, and to contribute to the global fight against climate change, inculcate the values of planting and nurturing plants in the citizenry, and beautify the environment.

Noting previous achievements, Hon. Jinapor revealed that, some 42 million trees, covering 721,000 hectares of forest have been planted across the country since 2017.

He, therefore, called on all to get involved in this year’s green Ghana project, which is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024.

In his keynote address delivered by his representative, Naa Bapra Zangbalun Yakubu Mahama, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II, the esteemed overlord of Dagbon applauded the government and pledged his unwavering commitment to championing environmental conservation efforts within the Dagbon kingdom and beyond.

He, therefore, called on his paramount and divisional chiefs to actively participate in the Green Ghana Day.

Among the attendees were Apostle Dr. Samuel Gakpetor, the Chairman of the National Discipleship and Leadership Development Committee (NDLDC), the committee charged with the Environmental Care Campaign of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle John Budu Kobena Tawiah, RCC Coordinator for the Northern Region and Tamale Area Head, Pastor James Magyam, Yendi Area Head, and other ministers in the Tamale Area of the Church.

Others include, government officials, traditional leaders, Forestry Commission representatives, clergy, security personnel, and students.

The Church of Pentecost has over the years been active and at the forefront of ensuring environmental sanitation across the country.

Amongst the numerous interventions put in place by the leadership of the church, led by Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman, is the Environmental Care Campaign aimed at curbing environmental menace. This emanates from the Vision 2023 of The Church of Pentecost. 

This aspect of the vision primarily focuses on community clean-ups, education on the need to keep our environments clean, promulgation and implementation of bye-laws, tree planting and plastic waste management. of society with values and principles of the Kingdom of God.

It is also worth mentioning that the leadership of the church led by Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost in 2021 caused 651, 593 trees to be planted across the nation. Out of the number planted 532, 408 trees representing 81.71% survived and are doing very well at various stages.

In June 2022, the Church collaborated with the Forestry Commission of Ghana to plant 898,630 seedlings across the length and breadth of Ghana with 91.95% of the trees planted surviving.

Other aspects of the campaign has been stakeholder consultations and public fora to sensitise the populace on sanitation, handling the plastic waste menance which has resulted in a scheme initiated by the church to ensure ‘buy-back’ of plastic waste by recycling companies. This has also been successful and has become a source of livelihood for some members in the communities.

PENTECOST NEWS.