PENSAFEST 2023 Records 31 Souls

“PENSAFEST 2023” Records 31 Souls

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The Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA), Kwadaso Sector, organised its annual Pre-Tertiary Talent Explosion programme, “PENSAFEST 2023,” on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

The programme, which was held at the zonal level, recorded an attendance of 1,543 and 407 at the Kwadaso and Obuasi zones, respectively.

The event, among others, was organised to unearth talents, skills, and gifts that the Lord has graciously deposited in students. Each PENSA institution was given the opportunity to undertake activities such as Choreography, Spoken Word, Drama, Song Ministrations, and others.

Students from various institutions and groups exhibited their God-given talents and skills with great and awesome ministrations to the glory of God.

In a short exhortation titled “Vessel of Honour,” the PENSA Travelling Secretary, Pastor Isaac Donkoh, said that God always seeks human vessels to use to accomplish His purpose on earth.

He added that, “Although God eagerly seeks people as vessels for His earthly agenda, He doesn’t just use anything for His task; He seeks people who have set themselves apart and are fit for the Master’s use, prepared for every good work.”

He further encouraged students to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto God.

“When young people of energy, talent, skills, and zeal become vessels of honor prepared for the Master’s use, maximum impact is certainly achieved in their generation,” he intimated, referencing 2 Timothy 2:20-21 and Romans 12:1-2.

To the glory of God, 31 participants accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior at the event.

Report by Mrs. Doris Donkoh.

Yaa Asantewaa SHS Wins PENSA-Kwadaso Sector Quiz

Yaa Asantewaa SHS Wins PENSA-Kwadaso Sector Quiz

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The Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) of Kwadaso Sector, under the leadership of Pastor Isaac Donkoh, PENSA Travelling Secretary, organized a maiden Pre-Tertiary Sector Quiz competition for Senior High Schools within the sector on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

The quiz competition covered Nehemiah, Colossians, Current Affairs/Church History, and Rules of Conduct of The Church of Pentecost.

The competition started at the institutional level, followed by the zonal level, and then the grand finale.

Two students who emerged as winners from their schools progressed through the levels to the grand finale. Three institutions from each zone that qualified at the zonal level were engaged in a fierce battle at the grand finale.

Competing schools at the grand finale included Obuasi Secondary Technical School, New Edubease Senior High School, Osei Tutu Senior High School, Akrofuom Senior High School, Opoku Ware Senior High School, and Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High School, the event host.

After a fierce competition between the six competing schools, Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS, took the first position, followed by Opoku Ware, while Osei Tutu took the  third place.

For their prize, the winning school took the trophy with a cash amount of Ghc1,000.00, certificates, Bibles, and other prizes, followed by first runner-up with Ghc750.00, certificates, and other prizes, and the second runner-up with Ghc500.00, certificates, and other consolation prizes.

Elder Dr. Solomon Obiri Yeboah, a surgeon at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and an Elder from PIWC-Bompata solely sponsored the quiz competition.

In a brief remark at the event, he admonished the students to fear God, be diligent in their studies, and commit their ways unto Him, who is able to direct their course into excellence.

The competition aimed at engaging more young people to study the word of God and have it written on the tablets of their hearts.

Report by Mrs. Doris Donkoh

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Apostle Nyamekye Chairs ‘Global Crusade With Kumuyi’ Ghana Media Launch

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The President-elect of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who also doubles as the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, chaired the media launch of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), Ghana edition on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

The event was hosted by the Deeper Life Bible Church, Ghana, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Several Christian leaders drawn from various denominations attended the event, offering messages of solidarity on behalf of their denominations.

Among them were Senior Bishop James K. Saah (Christian Action Faith Ministries), Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh (Lawrence Tetteh Ministries), Most Rev. Dr. Paul K. Boafo (Presiding Bishop, Methodist Church Ghana), Rev. Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso (immediate past President of GPCC and General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana), Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee (Executive Director, Salt & Light Ministries), Rev. Dr. Stephen Yenusom Wengham (General Superintendent, Assemblies of God, Ghana), Most Rev. Helena Opoku-Sarkodie (Minister-in-charge, Tema Joint Church), among others.

In his opening response, Apostle Nyamekye expressed his pleasure at the sight of believers coming together regardless of denominational barriers. He lauded the General Superintendent and founder of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor Dr. William F. Kumuyi, the convener of the ‘Global Crusade with Kumuyi’, for his crusade outreach across the African continent.

“As a genuine servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, he has over the years proven the authenticity of his ministry with tangible global impact. For several decades, he has led the gospel train both in Africa and the rest of the world,” he stated.

He added: “I have always held on the belief that no one denomination is the exclusive channel of God’s grace. We are all tributaries of the river of God carrying diverse grace. Again, the Great Commission cannot be fulfilled by only one denomination.”

Apostle Nyamekye further urged Christian leaders to break down denominational barriers that do not support the propagation of the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.

He called on all Christian denominations to support the upcoming crusade to make it successful.

Delivering his address, the special guest speaker for the launch, Most Rev. Dr. Paul K. Boafo, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana, encouraged Christians to put away all denominational differences and unite as one people, saying, “Come as a Christian child of God and together when we pray to God, He will answer us.”

He further urged churches to also join in the publicity of the crusade through their various church social media platforms and services.

“I appeal to all media personnel to create space for the team to come and sell the gospel while informing the public to be part of this crusade.”

Launching the GCK-GH crusade, the National Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Ghana, Rev Edward Kwaku Duodu, stressed: “In every country and city that GCK has been held, it has been made possible by close collaboration with the body of Christ. Involvement of the whole Christian body is crucial to the success of the crusade because its focus goes beyond denominational lines.”

Also present were Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo (MP, Shai Osudoku) and Dr. Isaac Owusu Mensah (Director of Research at the Presidency) who represented the Chief of Staff. The Global Crusade with Kumuyi, Ghana edition, a three-in-one event, is scheduled to be held from April 20-25, 2023, at Independence Square.

As part of the main crusade, a Ministers’ & Professionals Conference and Impact Academy Seminar will be held alongside.

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New Fadama Worship Centre Retires 6 Officers

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Six officers of the New Fadama Worship Centre in the Kaneshie Area of The Church of Pentecost have retired from active service.

The service, which took place on Sunday, March 26, 2023, was officiated by Pastor Enoch Tawiah Narh, the Resident Minister.

The retirees are Elder Thomas Ntiamoah, Deaconesses Cecelia Ansah, Mercy Asare Manu, Grace Danso, Esther Amoh, and Hannah Asantewah.

They have served for several years as presbyters and in various leadership positions in the church. Elder Thomas Ntiamoah and Deaconess Cecelia Ansah have served for 26 years, Deaconesses Mercy Asare Manu and Grace Danso served for 32 years, while Deaconesses Esther Amoh and Hannah Asantewah served for 25 and 35 years, respectively.

Apostle Matthew Larbi Wettey (retired), former Area Head of Tema, delivered the sermon titled, “After Your Service, Give Thanks To God And Consider Yourself An Unworthy Servant Who Has Done His Job.”

In his message, he reminded believers that it is a privilege for God to call someone to serve as a leader in His church, saying, “Anyone who gets such an opportunity should consider themselves unworthy and give thanks to God.”

He advised the retirees and officers of the church not to consider themselves worthy of any human reward. He added that everyone who serves God diligently will be rewarded by Him on earth and in heaven.

Apostle Larbi-Wettey also urged church members to “carry their own head” and not allow people to wrongly advise them about the church and its leaders.

He explained that in The Church of Pentecost, leaders are chosen from hard-working members who put in their best efforts, even without any official title or position.

He admonished officers and church leaders to work to please God and not to seek favour from humans.

In response, the retirees expressed their gratitude to God for calling them into His service and to the church for the opportunity to lead.

They advised current officers and members of the church to take the work of God seriously because it comes with a lot of blessings despite the challenges.

In attendance were Mrs. Elizabeth Osei Asante (wife of the Kaneshie Area Head), Mrs. Elizabeth Larbi Wettey, Rev. Anthony Obeng and his wife, Mrs. Diana Danso (wife of Abeka District Pastor), representatives from the Kaneshie Area Women’s Ministry, and Presbyters from other local assemblies within the Kaneshie Area.

Children's Ministry Observes ‘Ghana Month’g

Children’s Ministry Observes ‘Ghana Month’

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The Children’s Ministry of Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC – Ho), a ministry of The Church of Pentecost, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, climaxed the Ghana Month in a grand style.

The children put on traditional Ghanaian clothing representing the various ethnic groups in Ghana.

Elder Isaac Ocran, Children’s Ministry District Leader, explained that as part of the celebration of Ghana Month, the children were asked to wear traditional clothes.

Additionally, he said, the children were given lessons on Citizenship Education. The topics covered included: “Respect for People in Authority and Leadership” and “The Role of the Church in Producing Good Citizens.”

Some of the children explained the significance of the clothes they were wearing, which are typically used by chiefs and royals.

Ghana Month is celebrated every March to recognise the rich cultural heritage of Ghana and the independence struggle by our forebears. The period is also used to teach the younger generation the morals and values upheld in Ghanaian society.

Report by Enyonam Dormevenu, Ho.

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Jinavore Central Assembly Church Building Dedicated

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The Sawla Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor David Amankwaa, on Friday, March 24, 2023, dedicated the church building of the Central Assembly in the Jinavore District of the Sawla Area.

The Assembly, which was started in April 1993 by then Tuna District Minister, Pastor John K. Poku, and Elder Stephen Sansah, used to worship under a tree.

Through communal labour and assistance from the Wa Area, it constructed a structure from local building materials, which served as a temporary place of worship.

The sod-cutting for a permanent place of worship for the church was performed on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, by Apostle Moses Ahiakor, the then Area Head for Sawla, with the project commencing in March 2015.

The work on the building progressed steadily under the leadership of Pastor Francis Dontoh.

The foundation stone was laid by Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, the immediate-past Area Head for Sawla, on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, when the building reached a habitable stage.

Through the tenacity of Pastor David Amankwaa, the current Area Head, the final works on the building were completed for dedication in March 2023, nine months into his assumption of duty.

Delivering the sermon at the dedication service on the topic: “Repositioning the Local Church in Spontaneous Worship” with reference to 2 Chronicles 7:1-9, Pastor David Amankwaa noted that Solomon offered burnt offerings on the altar in the temple from a clear and contrite heart, with an understanding of the grace of God.

The Area Head emphasised that, in this present age, believers are the temple of God, as admonished in Romans 12:1-2, and must therefore offer acceptable sacrifices to God.

He further stressed that when Solomon prayed, the Spirit of the Lord filled the temple to the extent that even the priest could not enter.

Pastor Amankwaa noted that it is critical for contemporary believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit, for it makes a difference in life and ministry.

“When believers are filled with the Holy Spirit, worship and offering becomes spontaneous and willful without compulsion. Moreover, when believers are filled with the Holy Spirit, the work of ministry becomes easier because the Spirit leads in all aspects of the believer’s life,” he said.

Pastor Amankwaa admonished ministers to be filled with the Holy Spirit, as the priest in the New Testament is a carrier of God’s glory, and that glory must be edified to bring out spontaneous worship and sacrifices among the members, who are beholders of the glory of God now residing in the priest.

Dedicating the building, the Sawla Area Head expressed profound gratitude to the Chairman and the Executive Council for providing a significant portion of the funds for the building. He thanked his predecessors, Apostles Moses Ahiakor and William Ohemeng-Kwakye, for their hard work.

In his remarks, the Jinavore District Minister, Overseer Benjamin Alinia, expressed gratitude towards the past ministers of the district for their contribution to the construction project.

He also acknowledged the past and present district executive committee members, officers, and members for their dedication and loyalty, which led to the project’s successful completion.

The dedication service was attended by several dignitaries, including Elder Sansah, the pioneer leader of the assembly, the Area pastorate and their wives, as well as presbyters and members of Jinavore District.

Report by Overseer Jones Dwomoh Amankwah (Sawla Area Media)

Apostle Otu-Appiah Dedicates Bethel Assembly Church Building

Apostle Otu-Appiah Dedicates Bethel Assembly Church Building

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The Winneba Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Otu-Appiah, has dedicated the Bethel Assembly church building in the Apam District of the Church.

The colourful ceremony was held on Friday, March 10, 2023 much to the delight of members of the Assembly who came in their numbers to witness the historic event.

During the ceremony, Pastor Ishmael Bartels Annan, the Otsew-Jukwa District Minister, exhorted the congregation on the topic: “The Value of the House of God” with reference to Psalms 122:1.

In his message, Pastor Annan expressed concern about the growing reluctance of some contemporary Christians to attend evening services and encouraged them to follow the example of the Israelites, who placed high value on  their temples, priests, and offerings.

He further enumerated the benefits of attending the house of God, including acquiring spiritual and supernatural strength, having divine encounters and visitations, and accessing the ways of God.

“The church building is the house of the Lord God Almighty where most people encounter Him and receive breakthroughs,” he emphasised.

Apostle Otu-Appiah added that wherever believers gather in the house of God, the Lord God Almighty is present. He also noted that the devil knows the importance of the house of God and seeks to prevent people from attending.

Present at the event were Pastor Bismark Aidan, the Apam District Minister, a cross-section of the Area pastorate, as well as officers and members of the Apam District.

Report by Pastor Isaac Sunkwah Nekasen (Winneba Area Reporter)

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Form Prayer Teams To Stoke Fire In The Church – Members Urged

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Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the General Secretary of The Church Of Pentecost, has called on members of the Church, particularly the youth, to form cooperative prayer teams to stoke the fire of the Holy Spirit in the Church.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi made the call during a sermon at the monthly prayer meeting dubbed: “Face To Face With God,” organised by the Kasoa Area of the Church, under the leadership of Apostle James Asare.

Speaking on the topic “Repositioning the Fire Tetrahedron in the Church,” the General Secretary emphasised the need to keep the fire burning in the Church.

Drawing from various passages including Leviticus 6:8-13, 9:24, 10-2, Acts 2:1-4, 2:42-47 and 1 Thessalonians 5:19, he explained that the Church needed to strengthen herself so that members could appreciate how far God had brought them.

He highlighted that stoking the fire was like the work of a boiler man in the past, who had the responsibility of ensuring that the fire kept burning.

He, therefore, urged youth in the Church to form prayer teams to keep the fire burning, noting that: “In The Church of Pentecost, we believe in cooperative prayer.”

Apostle Kumi-Larbi also emphasised the importance of prayer, the word of God, and fellowship in keeping the fire of the Holy Spirit ablaze.

He noted that prayer was like oxygen, and without it, the fire would be doused.

He further explained that the word of God was like fuel that ignites the fire and keeps it aflame. He, however, warned that Christians should not use the knowledge of this world to study the word of God.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi, therefore, encouraged Christians to continue to revisit the Word of God and to keep the fire burning for generations to come.

Concluding his sermon, the General Secretary called on the Christian youth to rise and engage in fervent prayers, including all-night prayer sessions, as this was the practice of their forebears.

“The Church of Pentecost has always been a church that believes in the power of prayer, and it is essential that Christians continue to pray together to keep the fire burning” he said.

The “Face To Face With God” monthly prayer meeting, organised by the Kasoa Area of The Church of Pentecost, provides an avenue for members to come together to pray and fellowship with one another. It is aimed at strengthening the faith of members and to promote the growth of the Church.

Present were Apostle James Asare (Kasoa Area Head), Apostle Samuel Antwi (rtd), Mama Rose Kumi-Larbi (wife of the General Secretary), ministers in the area, members of the Church and the general public.

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Ada-Foah District Receives New Outboard Motor Boatg

Ada-Foah District Receives New Outboard Motor Boat

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The Tema Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu, dedicated a new boat with an outboard motor for the Ada-Foah District in a ceremony held on March 17, 2023.

The 30-seater capacity fiber boat was purchased for GHC73,000.00 to improve accessibility to Assemblies and communities on the 36 islands in the Black Volta estuary.

The former Presiding Elder of Alorkpem Assembly, Elder Thomas Shiamatey, explained that the District had planned to purchase a boat in 2007 to ease movement, but they had to rely on public boat transport with challenges such as overloading and delays in movement.

Due to the movement of people from Ada-Foah because of the sea taking over some communities, the Church’s attempt to purchase a boat ended in a fiasco.

However, Elder Thomas Shiamatey engaged his primary schoolmate, Sister Paulina Abayateye, who now resides in the United States. With the help of her District Minister, Pastor Frank Agyemang, she organised her friends in Annandale Assembly to contribute $5,000 to support the acquisition of the boat, which amounted to GHC 73,000.00 when converted.

Construction of the boat began and was completed on March 6, 2023.

The boat, which is equipped with an outboard machine, life jackets, and a shed for shelter from the rain, was commissioned by Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu and Pastor Raymond Dzanado, the Ada-Foah District Minister.

The boat’s dedication was attended by all ministers in the Tema Area and some officers and members in Ada-Foah District.

Pastor Raymond Dzanado expressed his appreciation to Apostle Amoako, the National Head of the USA, his National Executive Committee members, and the members of Annandale Assembly for their generosity.

With the boat, the District will be able to increase their evangelism activities on the islands in their catchment areas.

After the dedication of the boat, Apostle Ankra-Badu and the pastors in the Area went on a short excursion to Treasure Island, one of the popular beach resorts on the other side of the River Volta, cruising on the new boat.

Report by Tema Area Media Team

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Denkyira Dominase District Retires 10 Officers

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The Denkyira Dominase District in the Dunkwa Area of The Church of Pentecost has held a retirement service on March 26, 2023 for 10 gallant officers who meritoriously served the Lord in various capacities for many years.

The retirement service which was officiated by the Dunkwa Area Head, Apostle Jones Awuah Afrifa and five pastors in the Area, was spirit-filled and  power-packed.

Reading from Psalm 71:9, Aps. Awuah Afrifa charged the retirees to live modest lives and depend on God solely during their retirement.

He also encouraged them that God holds their lives in His hands and even if their strength fails, God will be their strength.

Apostle Afrifa again urged them and the congregation to uphold healthy lifestyles by avoiding eating late, take more fruits and vegetables, etc and draw more closer to God.

In their response, the retirees expressed their profound gratitude to the Lord and leadership of the Church for the honour bestowed on them.

The retired officers comprised two elders, a deacon and seven deaconesses drawn from six local assemblies in the district.

Report by Dunkwa Area Team