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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 20^th to 22^nd 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

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

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

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

A total of 285 individuals in the New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost have been inducted as officers to join the workforce of the Church.

The newly ordained officers, comprising 74 Elders, 93 Deacons, and 118 Deaconesses, were selected from the various districts within the Area.

The service, which was officiated by Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, the Area Head, with assistance from the Area pastorate, took place on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Ebenezer Assembly auditorium in F-Line.

Guiding the ordinands in making a public declaration of the acceptance to serve as officers of the Church, Prophet Tetteh Doku charged them not to slack in their service to God and the Church. He reminded them that being an officer is a responsibility and a service.

The Area Head also admonished the newly-appointed officers to show respect to the senior officers and not to see themselves as equal to them in status.

“Being ordained as an elder, deacon or deaconess does not automatically place you on the same level as those who have been in the role for a longer period of time. It is important to show the needed respect and honour to the more experienced officers,” he advised.

In attendance at the service were Mrs. Victoria Tetteh Doku (Wife of the Area Head), and the spouses of the Area pastorate.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the family of the late Elder Godwyn Gura Ahumah Smith, touting his significant contributions to the growth of the church in South Africa.

Speaking at a memorial service held in his honour, Apostle Nyamekye praised Elder Smith’s unwavering dedication and encouraged the family to continue their relative’s impactful works while trusting in the Lord.

During the solemn funeral service held in honour of Elder Smith at the Ansaful Central Auditorium in Winneba, many gathered to celebrate the life of a man who greatly influenced The Church of Pentecost in South Africa. The service took place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Ansaful Central Assembly auditorium in Winneba.

Elder Smith spent much of his life in South Africa, where he served as a dedicated leader. His tenure as Presiding Elder for Mthatha Central Assembly from 1999 to 2002, as well as his roles as a National and District Executive Member from 2000 to 2004 under Apostle Moses C. Asiedu (Rtd.), marked a period of significant growth for the church. During this time, Apostle Nyamekye was the Mthatha District Pastor.

One of Elder Smith’s notable achievements was supporting the acquisition of plots of land at Viedgesville and New Brighton in Mthatha. Working with Deacon E. Banson, an architect, Elder Smith, an engineer, played a crucial role in constructing the steel structure of the Mthatha Central Chapel. This effort was pivotal to the church’s expansion and laid a solid foundation for future growth.

Elder Smith’s legacy is evident in the current state of The Church of Pentecost in South Africa, which now has three Areas, sixteen Districts, and seventy Assemblies. His commitment and service have left an indelible mark on the church’s history.

During the service, Apostle Michael C. Asiedu (Rtd.) delivered a message on the benefits of heavenly rewards, urging Christians to strive for a full reward from God. He referenced scriptures such as Colossians 3:23–25, Hebrews 6:10–12, and 2 John 1:8, highlighting the importance of faithful service to God.

In attendance were Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie (Winneba Area Head) and his wife, Mrs. Abigail Tackie, Apostle Samuel Okyere Acheampong (Koforidua Effiduase Area Head) and his wife, Mrs. Diana Acheampong, Ministers and Wives in the Winneba Area, Mrs. Comfort Quampah (National Women’s Ministry Executive Member and Ho Area Head’s wife), Mrs. Susuana Cudjoe (wife of the late Apostle J. W. D. Cudjoe), and other ministers and their wives from South Africa.

PENTECOST NEWS.

Apostle Gideon Obeng-Darko Debrah, the Atonsu Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, launched his first book titled “The Blessings of God” on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

The event was held at the Simon Kwaku Awere Memorial Temple in Atonsu and drew distinguished personalities, including prominent men of God, business leaders, elders, and members of the Church.

Apostle Debrah explained that the book explores the origins of blessings and delves into the scriptures to elaborate on the concept of leading a blessed life.

In “The Blessings of God,” Apostle Debrah delineated the different forms of blessings, emphasising that while they come with challenges, one should persevere in prayer and trust in God to actualize the fullness of these blessings.

While acknowledging that blessings are often equated with material wealth, the author stressed that the spiritual foundation of blessings is paramount and should be prioritized above all else.

Apostle G.O.D Debrah expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support at the book launch and hinted that this was just the beginning of his literary journey.

Prophet James Osei Amaniampong (Rtd), the special guest of honor, advised clergy members to cultivate a culture of writing books to safeguard their congregants from false teachings. He underscored the significance of clergy-authored works as valuable resources filled with biblical wisdom, guiding believers and combatting doctrinal inaccuracies.

“The Blessings of God” is now available at The Church of Pentecost’s bookshops nationwide, offering believers an opportunity to deepen their understanding of God’s blessings.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah & Dennis Owusu