Life Is A Journey – Apostle Dr. Jimmy Markin

“Life is a journey; it has a beginning and an end. Right from birth, you begin the journey and once you begin, you must know that it will come to an end. However, the mystery of the journey of life is that you do not know when it will end.”

The above statement was contained in a sermon preached by the Evangelism Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, during the opening of the “Juaboso for Christ” crusade yesterday at the Juaboso Town Park.

According to Apostle Dr. Markin, since life is a journey, every human being must accept the fact that it will surely come to an end. 

“It does not matter how it ends, whether, through an accident, sickness leading to death or through the rapture of the saints, every life on earth will end,” he said.

The Evangelism Director cautioned that the state in which one dies can never be reversed and remains. “Whether you died a believer or an unbeliever, you cannot change your status after death,” he warned.

He, therefore, urged humankind to make a concrete decision on how they would like to end their life journey. He stressed that there is no middle ground in the issue of heaven and hell.

“You are either blessed or cursed, a child of God or the devil, going to heaven or hell; there is no middle ground,” he said.

Apostle Dr. Jimmy Markin said that every human has to decide which side to be on. 

Using the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 to elaborate his assertion, he said that on the journey of life, human beings are bound to be attacked by the devil, who only seeks to kill, steal and destroy (John 10:10).

He said that, like the Good Samaritan, Jesus came to fully pay the price for the sins of humanity and redeem them from the attacks of the evil one.

The Evangelism Director, therefore, called on every human being to accept Christ into their lives as Lord and personal Saviour, especially since they do not know when their journey would end.

“This is not about emotions; it is a decision you must make; your destiny is in your own hands,” he charged.

The “Juaboso for Christ” crusade, which is being jointly organised by the Sefwi Juaboso Area and the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, is under the theme: “Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the World.”

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Evangelism Team Visits Sefwi Juaboso Area Ahead Of Upcoming National Crusade

A delegation of the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost paid a working visit to the Sefwi Juaboso Area on Monday, October 17, 2022 to assess the progress of preparation towards the upcoming national crusade in the Area.
The crusade, dubbed “Sefwi Juaboso for Christ” crusade, is set to take place at the Sefwi Juaboso Town Park from October 25 to 29, 2022.
As part of the visit, the delegation, comprising Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour, Elder Dr. Ken Aboah and Elder Albert Kwame Narh, organised training and capacity-building seminar for ministers, ministers’ wives and other key officeholders to orient them ensure a successful event.
The training sessions were organised at Juaboso Central Assembly church auditorium for the Juaboso zone and at Bonsu Nkwanta (Adamase) for the Kofikrom zone.
Some of the topics treated were “Effective Follow-Up and New Converts Care,” “Personal Evangelism,” “Child Evangelism,” and “The Role of Informed Intercession in Evangelism.”
The ministry dispatched an Advanced Team to the Area on Monday, October 17, 2022 to begin preliminary evangelism activities ahead of the crusade.
The activities, which range from film outreaches, house-to-house evangelism, sports evangelism, gospel tracts distribution, and dawn broadcast, are meant to create awareness in the area ahead of the crusade.
Report by Pastor Emmanuel Korankye Oduro

You Have Been Saved To Represent God On Earth – Apostle Osei Fosu To Christians

The Sefwi Bekwai Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel K. Osei Fosu, has said that the gift of salvation certifies believers as God’s representative on earth.

Apostle Osei Fosu said this yesterday when he preached on the topic: “Receive the life in Jesus Christ” on Day 3 of the ongoing “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade at the Tanoso Community Park.

Using John 17:9-11 and John 3:16-17 as scripture references, the Sefwi Bekwai Area Head said that Jesus Christ possesses life and anyone who seeks Him obtains life for godly living.

“As a Christian, remember that the old life is crucified with Christ, so you are a new person in Christ. That means you have transited from death to life in Christ,” he said.

He explained that the depraved nature of humankind resulted from the disobedience of the first humans, Adam and Eve. According to him, this weakness causes human beings to perpetuate evil and other sinister acts against their fellow humans.

He further observed that evil is prevalent in the contemporary world because many unbelievers (and, even believers) do not have enough godly (spiritual) life.

He said that Christians have been redeemed to serve the interest and will of God on earth and must, therefore, lead lives that conform to the image of Christ.

“You are not only saved from darkness to light, but you also become the representation of God’s light on the earth,” he stressed.

Apostle Osei Ofosu, therefore, urged believers to eschew all forms of unrighteousness (sin) in order to receive all the countless gifts in Christ Jesus.

“There is a big difference between participating in church activities and possessing the gift of God’s salvation for yourself. As a believer of Christ, give your all to Him, make sure you remain in His word, and live your life in Him,” he said.

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Eternal Life Can Only Be Found In Christ – Pastor Awuah Fordjour

The Agape District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour, has emphasised that eternal life can only be found in Christ and that only those who have accepted Him as Lord and personal Saviour can access it.

Pastor Fordjour said this when he preached on the Day 2 of the ongoing “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade yesterday.

In his sermon, the Agape District Minister, who doubles as the Outreach Coordinator for the Evangelism Ministry, explained that the word “life” is translated in Greek as Bios, Psuche, and Zoe.

“Bios is simply physical life, Psuche means the soul-life, and Zoe is the God-kind of life, which is eternal,” he explained.

Using John 10, John 5:12, John 1:1 and 2, he stated that not only can eternal life be found in Jesus, but also, He alone has the power to save.

“Sin has no medication, but Jesus is the only one who possesses the antidote,” he said.

He further noted that, addition to eternal life and remedy for sin, there are countless benefits and blessings in Jesus such as good health, prosperity, deliverance from impure spirits, among others.

Pastor Awuah Fordjour, however, cautioned that anyone who does not accept Christ automatically becomes a candidate for hell, a place of torment reserved for all workers of iniquity.

“Your will has been given to you, so you must make your own choice. But whatever you decide, remember that you will account for this one day,” he advised.

The “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade is under the theme: “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4). The event is being jointly organised by the Evangelism Ministry Directorate and the Nkwanta District of The Church of Pentecost at the Tanoso Community Park.

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Darkness Can Never Withstand Light – Elder Albert Narh

Elder Albert Narh, a co-opted member of the Evangelism Ministry National Executive Committee of The Church of Pentecost, has stressed that no agent of darkness (the devil) can withstand the light in Jesus.

“Anyone who comes to Christ runs away from the oppression of this dark world to the saving power of God Almighty,’ he said when he preached on the topic: “In Him Is Life” during the morning session of Day 2 of the ongoing “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade at the Nkwanta Central Assembly church auditorium.

Reading from John 1:4-5, Elder Narh said that Jesus Christ is the free life-giver and that salvation is found in no other human being or entity except in Him.

He explained that the Spirit of Jesus lives in anyone who accepts Him as their Lord and personal Saviour; hence, every believer carries the life and authority of Christ in them.

He, therefore, urged believers to be bold and not to allow themselves to be intimidated by evil spirits.

Elder Narh also noted that Jesus Christ is the only one who can permanently change a person’s destiny. He advised Christians to submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit, not neglect the gathering of the saints and always yearn to receive fresh strength from the Lord daily.

“We must endeavour to grow in our faith and to receive enlightenment through God’s word. This is because physical blindness may be an unpleasant or difficult condition, but spiritual blindness is far worse,” he warned.

He, therefore, urged Christians to develop a consistent prayer life and cultivate the habit of reading God’s word and heeding the instructions.

The “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade, which is under the theme “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4), is a four-day event being jointly organised by the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost and the Nkwanta District in the Sefwi Bekwai Area of the Church. 

The event, which is being held at the Tanoso Community Park, officially began on October 18, 2022.

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Man Delivered From Strange Speech Disorder

Mr. Maxwell Nipa, 22, has been instantly healed of a strange speech disorder.

Maxwell, a member of the Nkwanta Central Assembly of The Church of Pentecost, shared his testimony with congregants who took part in yesterday’s morning session of the ongoing “Sefwi for Christ” crusade.

Narrating his ordeal to PENTECOST NEWS, Maxwell said that two years ago, he experienced a strange pain in his throat which affected his speech. He said that the strange disease had since persisted despite several efforts to have his speech restored. 

According to Maxwell, he was admitted to the hospital for treatment but was later discharged because he could not afford the prescriptions.

He said that the situation became severe last Friday, as a result, he could not attend the opening session of the crusade yesterday.

“I made up my mind that by hook or crook, I would participate in this morning’s session of the crusade. So, I am very grateful to God for this miraculous touch,” he said.

The “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” is being jointly held by the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost and the Nkwanta District in the Sefwi-Bekwai Area.

The four-day crusade, which is under the theme “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4), commenced on October 18, 2022 at the Tanoso Community Park.

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“Sefwi Nkwanta For Christ” Crusade Kickstarts Despite Heavy Downpour

Despite a heavy downpour that threatened to mar the start of the “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade yesterday, hundreds of people thronged to the Tanoso Community Park for the official opening of the much-anticipated event.

People from all walks of life, including members of the Nkwanta District, turned up in their numbers for the crusade.

Pastor Kwabena Antwi, a retired minister of The Church of Pentecost, gave a chilling testimony of the power of the Gospel to save and transform lives for the better.

In his testimony, interspersed with humour, the retired minister explained how the Lord transformed him from a drug addict and idol worshipper into a minister of the Gospel. 

“If the Lord was able to transform my hopeless situation, then He can surely do the same for you,” he charged poignantly through the huge Line Array speakers erected at the crusade grounds.

Referring to the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus Christ in Luke19:1-10, the Evangelism Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, said that although Zacchaeus was a sinner, he still desired to meet Jesus Christ.

He said that Zacchaeus’ effort was rewarded with a divine (august) visitation of Jesus to his house, as a result, his life was transformed for the better.

Apostle Jimmy Markin, therefore, urged everyone who is yet to encounter Christ to invite Him into their lives by accepting Him as their Lord and personal Saviour.

Twenty-nine persons responded to the altar call by the Evangelism Director and were led to confess the sinner’s prayer. Out of the souls won, 12 underwent water baptism.

The “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade would be climaxed on Saturday, October 22, 2022, with a medical outreach at the Nkwanta Assembly church premises. The four-day crusade is under the theme “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4).

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1535 Souls Won Ahead Of “Sefwi-Nkwanta For Christ” Crusade

Over 1500 residents of the Sefwi, Pataboso and Nkwanta communities in the Western-North Region of Ghana have surrendered their lives to Christ during preliminary activities held ahead of the much-anticipated “Sefwi-Nkwanta for Christ” Crusade.

The activities ranged from film outreaches, house-to-house evangelism, ghetto evangelism, sports evangelism, gospel tracts distribution, dawn and information centre broadcast and personal evangelism.

The weeklong activities took place in the Nkwanta, Pataboso, Ankra-Muano, Breman, Debiso and Kunkumso communities between Tuesday, October 11 and Saturday, October 15, 2022. 

The 42-member delegation of the Evangelism Ministry comprised the Gospel Heralds, prayer team, PENSA-KNUST, sports missionaries, and mobile van operators.

The team was led by Elder Albert Narh (Coopted member of the National Executive Committee of the Evangelism Ministry), Pastor Frank Agyei (Evangelism Ministry Media Team Member), Pastor Frank Owuah Fordjour (Evangelism Ministry Outreach Coordinator), and Elder Justice Kusi (Films Ministry Coordinator).

Out of the 705 adult souls during the period, 202 have been baptised in water, whilst 49 of them have received Holy Spirit baptism.

The four-day “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade, which is set to take place from October 18 to 19, 2022, is under the theme: “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4).

The event is being jointly organised by the Evangelism Ministry Directorate and the Nkwanta District of the Church at the Tanoso community park. 

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38 Surrender To Christ During Pataboso Film Outreach

Thirty-eight souls were won and baptised during a film evangelism outreach organised by the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost at the Pataboso community last Tuesday.

The new converts surrendered their lives to Christ after coming to terms with the reality of the end times after watching a movie titled “The Final Account.” 

They willingly responded to an altar call by Elder Amos Mensah (Sunyani Cinema Van Operator of the Church) after the movie and were led to accept Christ as Lord and personal Saviour. 

The event was held in preparation towards the four-day “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade to be jointly organised by the Evangelism Ministry Directorate and the Nkwanta District of the Church at the Tanoso community park.

Prior to the film outreach, members of the Evangelism Ministry Advanced Team embarked on a house-to-house evangelism exercise which also yielded 33 souls to the glory of God.

The much-anticipated “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” Crusade officially begins tomorrow October 18, and ends on October 19, 2022.

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Evangelism Team Baptises 20 New Converts Despite Python Scare

In a spine-chilling incident, members of the Evangelism Ministry Advance Team of The Church of Pentecost came across a giant python on their way to baptise some new converts who had surrendered their lives to Christ during a film outreach held at Anhwiaso yesterday (October 16, 2022).

The python, about 6 feet long and weighing about 15 kg, was lying in the Nkonkon river, where they were going to have the water baptism.

The team took no notice of the reptile since the area was totally dark. However, when one team member flashed a torch light, the python came out of the water and laid ashore.

The sight of the animal scared them and caused them to step back for cover. After regaining their composure, they grabbed some sticks and slew the snake.

Undeterred by the incident, the team went on to baptise the converts in another river opposite the one where they had slain the python.

Out of the 22 souls won during the outreach, the team baptised 20; the remaining two were ready to undergo the religious ritual but took to their heels at the sight of the python and thus had their session postponed to a later date.

The film evangelism outreach was part of some preliminary activities organised by the Evangelism Ministry ahead of the “Sefwi-Nkwanta for Christ” crusade set to take place from October 18 to 19, 2022.

The event, which is being jointly organised by the Evangelism Ministry Directorate and the Nkwanta District of the Church at the Tanoso community park, is under the theme: In Him Is Life (John 1:4).

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