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Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, the New Tafo Area Head of The Church of Pentecost has urged Christians, particularly church leaders, to place Jesus at the core of their families for impact on the broader society.

In a presentation on “Raising Godly Families To Impact the Church and the State,” Prophet Tetteh Doku underscored the need for Christians to prioritise the spiritual growth of their families to cultivate households with Christian values that can contribute to societal betterment.

Emphasising the profound impact of Christian upbringing on society, the New Tafo Area Head contrasted the good legacy of Jonathan Edwards, who prioritised Christian training in his family, with that of Max Jukes, whose family was devoid of such guidance.

“The difference in these two families was caused by Jesus being the central figure,” he pointed out.

The clergyman also highlighed the significance of balancing busy schedules with quality family time as a vital component in nurturing godly families.

In conclusion, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, outlined key characteristics of a Christian home, including being a place of worship, love, teaching manners, protection, and governance.

This message was delivered during the New Tafo Area Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation) on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the M. K. Yeboah Memorial Temple, Krofrom, in the New Tafo Zone.Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

It was a night charged with the impartation of spiritual gifts and healing as Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, the International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, joined officers and ministers of the church at the F. D. Walker Memorial Temple in Aburi, within the Koforidua Area, to conclude the Akwapim Zone Officers Retreat (Apostolisation) on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Illustrating his teachings on the “Characteristics of the Unleashed Church” with practical examples, Apostle Agyemang Bekoe emphasised the importance of a praying church full of signs and wonders. His teachings ignited a time of intense prayer, electrifying the atmosphere for divine encounters.

During the impartation service, there were evident signs of healing, with many receiving various gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Speaking to Pentecost News, participants expressed joy over this year’s Apostolisation, describing it as a retreat to be remembered. 

According to them, the topics were carefully selected and relevant to contemporary Christian living while lauding the excellent delivery by the various speakers. 

They also commended the Area Head, Apostle Mike Etrue, for meticulously planning the programme.

Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe and his wife, Deborah, also visited the Nkurakan Zone, held at the Amanfrom Akwapim Central Assembly the previous night. The service witnessed another manifestation of God’s power as participants were empowered and equipped to impact their spheres.

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The Ashanti-Bekwai Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Fred Tiakor, has informed Christians that God has chosen them to become His special people in the world.

Apostle Fred Tiakor shared this insight during the 2024 Area Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation) held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, for the Datano Zone at the Manso Nkran Assembly.

Speaking on the topic: “The Church as a People of God,” he explained that Christ Jesus, who is the light of the world (John 1: 4), called and chose us from the kingdom of darkness, sanctified us with His blood, and brought us into His marvellous kingdom of light.

He reiterated that we were once not a people, but now, through Christ Jesus our Lord, we have become God’s chosen people.

Reading Exodus 19:5-6, Apostle Tiakor pointed out that after the fall of man in the garden of Eden, God sought for a people to become His chosen people. He chose Noah, Abraham, and Jacob and made a nation called Israel out of Jacob.

He stated that God chose Israel out of all the nations of the world and made a covenant with her as His treasured possession among all peoples.

He noted that God made Israel a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. He reiterated that the Church is the spiritual Israel in the world—a people called out of the world of darkness to become His holy nation, a kingdom of royal priesthood.

The Ashanti-Bekwai Area Head emphasised that God’s purpose in choosing the church as His people is to make her a shining light to the world. The church bears the power of God and is God’s vessel of transformation.

He stressed that Christians must shine as a light to cause a positive influence in this perverse, dark world. The only hope of the world is the church, the chosen people of God.

Apostle Fred Tiakor concluded by saying that the church, as a people of God, must unleash the tremendous power of God locked up in her to bring about positive transformation in the world.

The 2024 Apostolisation, which started on Monday, 26th February, will end on Friday, 1st March 2024, at three zonal centres. The Apostolisation has Apostle Frederick Kweku Andoh (Area Head-Assin Fosu), Pastor Ben Ofei-Badu (Nungua District), and Apostle Kingsford Kyei Mensah (Rtd.) as guest speakers.

Report by Pastor Frank Osei Tutu (Area Media Coordinator)

A total of thousand six hundred and sixty-four (1,664) officers and other officeholders participated in this year’s La Area Officers Retreat (Apostolisation) of The Church of Pentecost.

It comprised 465 elders, 308 deacons, 519 deaconesses, 372 other officeholders and proposed officers, and ministers and their wives within the Area.

The annual programme started on Tuesday, February 6. It ended on Friday, February 9, 2024, under the theme, “A people of God unleashed to transform their world” – 1 Peter 2:9 and Acts 1:8. Districts within the Accra Newtown Zone had theirs at the Dr Thomas Wyatt Memorial Temple while the Sophia McKeown Temple was the venue for the La Zone. 

The event, made up of two sessions – morning and evening – saw the pastorate and their wives, officers, ministry and committee executives congregate for the evening session at the two zonal centres, with the morning session only attended by the ministers and their wives at the PIWC French Auditorium.

Speakers included Apostles Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe (La Area Head and Executive Council Member), Samuel Nana Yaw Agyei (Kade Area Head), Anthony Mensah (Resident Minister for PIWC-Atomic), Prophet Ebenezer K. Appiah (Rtd) and Elder James Yamoah of Madina Area.

Some of the topics treated included “The Rationale behind the 2024 theme,” “Implications of the Unleashed Church on Chaplaincy and Workers Guild in our Church,” “Raising Christlike Believers to transform their spheres,” “The Characteristics of the Church Unleashed,” “Sacrificial giving, tithing and financial management,” “The Church as a people of God,” “Raising Godly families to impact the Church and the State,” “A people living by the principles, values and lifestyle of the Kingdom of God,” among others.

The speakers charged the gathering that the second phase of the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda (Vision 2028) of the Church, which is “Unleashing,” is aimed at moving the entire Church from the ‘equipping centre’ to transforming their world, starting from their immediate and intermediate families, workplaces, communities and the world at large with the principles, values and lifestyle of the Kingdom of God being the salt and light of the world.

They explained that Vision 2028 aims to identify a need or challenge within one’s sphere of influence and develop a ministry backed by Kingdom principles and values to solve the need.

Report by La Area Media Team.

Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, the Kaneshie Area Head and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, has urged Christians to make personal devotion a lifestyle because a weak devotional life hinders one from living a Christ-like life.

Speaking on “Flourishing Life through Personal Devotions” at the Kaneshie Area Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation) at the Kaneshie Central Assembly auditorium yesterday, Apostle S.O. Asante described a devotional lifestyle as a habit of spending time with the Lord through prayer, Bible reading, studying, and meditating on His Word, leading to a flourishing life.

Apostle S. O Asante portrayed an individual with a devotional lifestyle as consistent, devoted, and dedicated to God. He highlighted that such a lifestyle results in personal transformation.

He clarified that personal devotion goes beyond routine Christian duty; it is a time to deepen one’s knowledge of God through heartfelt interaction with Him.

Emphasising the necessity and benefits of personal devotions, Apostle Asante stated that it is a command from God to be obeyed, a way to express love and commitment to God, and a means to enhance personal relationship with the Lord.

To achieve a flourishing life through personal devotions, he advised Christians to allocate consistent time in a solitary place, set alarms, and not let their feelings dictate their devotion.

Apostle S.O. Asante urged all Christians to adopt the resolution: “No prayer, No Bible No Breakfast, No Business.”

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The Techiman Area Head and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani, has emphasised that the call of God is a divine invitation that results in the manifestation of greatness and blessings in one’s life.

In his message titled, “A People of God,” at the New Tafo Zone during the New Tafo Area 2024 Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation) on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the M. K. Yeboah Memorial Temple, he explained that responding to God’s call is a pathway to receiving divine favours and graces that are intricately linked to His calling, referencing Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 6:7, Deuteronomy 29:13, and Revelations 21:3.

He shared personal testimonies to affirm that God’s promise to bless all people through Abraham remains valid.

Apostle Nii Kotei Djani, who also serves as the Coordinator for the Bono and Ahafo Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) of the Church, emphasised God’s desire to be with humanity and bless them, transitioning the identity of His chosen people from Israelites to the church with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (John 3:16).

He underlined the importance of being recognised as a people of God as it signifies carrying divine blessings that set believers apart, urging Christians not to underestimate themselves because they embody divine blessings.

Concluding his message, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani highlighted that a people of God are blessed, live cooperatively, live in holiness, are called to be Christlike in shepherding, fellowship, pray and study the word of God, showcase the glory of God, and spread the Gospel message.

The retreat, hosting other speakers including Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markins (Evangelism Ministry Director and Executive Council Member), Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku (Host), and Elder Dr. Michael Adjaloo (PIWC-Asokwa), is being held at three zonal centres within Area, under the theme, “A People of God Unleashed To Transform Their World.” – 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 1:8.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah