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The Evangelism Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, has said that the eternal life that God has promised can only be gained through one’s personal decision to accept Christ as Saviour.

Apostle Dr. Jimmy Markin made this assertion when he delivered a sermon on March 12, 2024, at the CEPS Park in Aflao.

In his sermon, the Evangelism Ministry Director said that securing eternal life is a matter of personal choice. It cannot be forced, coerced, or emotionally manipulated into being. It’s a decision that comes from within.

Speaking at the opening day of the “Aflao for Christ” crusade, Apostle Dr. Markin drew from Mark 10:17-22, highlighting the universal quest for understanding life after death and the path to eternal life.

He stressed that this quest, present in the hearts of unbelievers, needs to be settled once and for all.

Apostle Dr. Markin reminded the congregation of Jesus’s love for all men, even sinners, and clarified that merely doing good deeds does not qualify one for heaven.

He explained that every person is born in sin and thus spiritually dead, unable to inherit the spiritual world. However, God sent His son, Jesus, who died and resurrected for all mankind.

“Now, as the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep, Christ offers resurrection from the dead,” he added.

The Evangelism Director furthermore revealed that everyone who believes in Jesus receives the Spirit of God and inherits eternal life. This belief allows the individual to dwell in that Spirit.

“Eternal life is gained through personal decision. It is not by force, push, or emotions,” he asserted.

He urged the congregation to accept their sinful nature, believe in Jesus Christ as Lord over their lives, and acknowledge Him. In doing so, He will bring His Spirit into their spirit, leading to a spiritual rebirth.

Present at the crusade were Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo (Aflao Area Head), Elder Seth Peasah (El Bethel Prayer Centre), Deaconess Mrs. Philomina Mireku (Women’s Ministry Director), Mrs. Rebecca Aseyero (Wife of Suhum Area Head), Mrs. Rebecca Sey (Wife of Dansoman Area Head), and Deaconess Eunice Obeng (Evangelism Ministry NEC Member).

PENTECOST NEWS.

The wife of the Dansoman Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs. Rebecca Sey, has declared that the purpose of the coming of Jesus into human history is to bring restoration to the sinner.

She made this assertion on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, during the “Aflao for Christ” Crusade held at CEPS Park, near the border between Togo and Ghana.

Speaking on the message titled: “Jesus, The Embodiment of Eternal Life (Colossians 1:15-16)”, Mrs Sey stressed that Jesus’ purpose in coming into human history was to restore what man lost at the beginning.

Referencing Genesis Chapter One, she explained that, in the beginning, God created man in his own image with veins, capillaries, tendons, and flesh.

The flesh, which was formed, was motionless until God breathed into the man formed from the dust of the ground. “This action by God made man a living being,” she added.

She furthermore noted that the life one has is as a result of the breath of God, adding, “Without the breath of God into man, he remains lifeless.”

Expounding her message, she emphasized that, just as God, Jesus Christ is the source of life.

“He is not only a creator of life but also the author of life. For by him, all things were created in heaven, on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, dominions, and authorities, including everything that has breath on this earth. Since Jesus is not only a custodian of life but the restorer of life, He is able to give life to any person who finds himself in a hopeless condition,” she stressed.

Mrs. Rebecca Sey stated that in the beginning, God created man and gave him all the blessings he needed for life.

According to her, as a loving Father, God declared unto man to ‘be fruitful and multiply’ and to have and take dominion. That is how humanity was supposed to be. However, she revealed that that is not as it is in our present reality, this is because of sin.

“Human beings lost all the blessings of fruitfulness, dominion, and taking over because man’s greatest enemy, who is the devil, has his manifesto. His manifesto was to steal, kill, and destroy. Because of the fall of man, our desperation caused us to entangle ourselves with demonic powers. This has, unfortunately, made man a slave to the devil and death. Sin brought God’s judgment on humanity in the Garden of Eden. The judgment was that man shall toil and suffer to live on the earth, including pains and suffering that leads to death,” she bemoaned.

“But Jesus came to restore and give abundant life to mankind. The Bible says that when the Son of man sets you free, you are free indeed. When you give your life to Jesus, the enemy will not have authority over you again. This is because Jesus gives the gift of life to those who believe in his name,” she stressed.

The wife of the Dansoman Area Head further revealed that, for the purpose of restoring mankind to God’s original plan, “Jesus came to pay the price for man’s emancipation from sin. The way that was bent and crooked because of sin, Jesus came with the good news that He is the way, the truth, and the life.”

She emphasised that Christ Jesus can change the story of the destitute and oppressed. All that the afflicted could do is to run and receive this gift of Christ which Jesus is ready to give to those who call upon him.

“Are you weary, broken-hearted, and rejected? Turn to Christ Jesus and he will save you,” she stated.

She concluded her gospel message by admonishing all manner of persons to turn to Christ for the gift of life that He freely gives.

Report by Aflao Area Media Team.

The Aflao Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo, has stated that Jesus gives abundant life to those who come to Him.

He made this assertion on March 13, 2024, during the morning session of the ongoing “Aflao for Christ” crusade at the Shekinah Temple, Aflao.

Speaking on the topic: “In Him is life (John 1:1-5)”, Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo stated in his synopsis that the life Jesus gives to mankind is divine in nature. “This life,” he revealed, “brings completeness and fullness to those who possess it.”

Expounding on the biblical text, Apostle Agyen Brefo stated that, in the New Testament, the Greek word for life is ‘Zoe’.

“Zoe is the God’s kind of life he imparts onto those who receive him. This makes him the author of life (Acts 3:15). This means that life was created and manufactured by God. It is in Christ that the Christian lives and moves and has his or her being (Acts 17:28),” he stated.

He stressed that Jesus gives full life to everyone who seeks him. According to him, this life encompasses the physical and spiritual aspects of the Christian.

“This abundant life brings healing, freshness, inner joy, redemption, and deliverance to the oppressed,” he emphasised.

“In Him we have our redemption. Our marriages, businesses, children, health, future, prosperity, and life are in Him. As a result, the Christian’s life is untouchable,” Apostle Agyen Brefo narrated, adding, “We triumph in Him.”

Referencing Psalm 27:1-2, he explained that the Lord is the light and salvation of the believer. “If our salvation is in Jesus, then we will not be afraid,” he stated.

Because Jesus is the resurrection and life to all mankind, he prayed that anything dead in the life of the congregants would get back to life again.

There was a massive revival and countless testimonies shared by participants after his ministration.

Report by Aflao Area Media Team

The Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has received a significant donation from the Harvest Chapel International to aid in spreading the Gospel message of Jesus to remote areas.

Pastor Orac Anyidoho, representing Harvest Chapel International, presented 700 pairs of shoes and 200 Bibles to the Ministry on March 13, 2024, during the ongoing “Aflao For Christ” crusade in Aflao, located in the Volta Region of Ghana.

The donated Bibles are intended for new converts won during the Ministry’s crusades and outreaches. Additional sponsors, including Samaritan Feet and the Gratacos Family, also contributed to the donation.

Apostle Agyen Brefo, the Aflao Area Head, received the items on behalf of the Evangelism Ministry.

He expressed gratitude for the donation, acknowledging that the items will fulfill their purpose as they push the gospel to the hinterlands.

He affirmed that the new converts will be well-equipped to transform the nation and expressed his appreciation for the kind gesture.

Present at the donation were the Evangelism Ministry Director, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, Apostle Isaac Tetteh Juddah (Odorkor Area Head), Deaconess Philomina Mireku (Women’s Minstry Director), Mrs. Rebecca Sey (Wife of Dansoman Area Head) and a cross-section of the Aflao Area pastors and wives.

Report by Elder Justice Kusi

Tens of thousands of people from diverse backgrounds gathered at the CEPS Park in Aflao, located near the border between Ghana and Togo, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, to mark the commencement of the “Aflao For Christ” crusade.

The event, being organised by the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in collaboration with the Women’s Ministry, is under the theme: “In Him Is Life (John 1:4)”.

The crusade, which began on March 12, is scheduled to conclude on Friday, March 15, 2024. Morning sessions will continue at the Shekinah Glory Temple in Aflao, with evening sessions at the CEPS Park.

The crusade will culminate with a free medical outreach on Saturday morning. Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, the Evangelism Ministry Director, anticipates that the crusade will be marked by miracles and powerful testimonies.

In his sermon delivered on the opening day, the Evangelism Ministry Director revealed that gaining eternal life is a personal decision.

He explained that it cannot be forced or emotionally manipulated, but rather, it’s a decision that comes from within.

Drawing from Mark 10:17-22, Apostle Dr. Markin highlighted the universal quest for understanding life after death and the path to eternal life.

He stressed the need for this quest, present in the hearts of unbelievers, to be settled once and for all.

Apostle Dr. Markin reminded the congregation of Jesus’s love for all men, even sinners, and clarified that merely doing good deeds does not qualify one for heaven.

He explained that every person is born in sin and thus spiritually dead, unable to inherit the spiritual world. However, God sent His son, Jesus, who died and resurrected for all mankind.

“Everyone who believes in Jesus receives the Spirit of God and inherits eternal life. This belief allows the individual to dwell in that Spirit,” he added.

He urged the congregation to accept their sinful nature, believe in Jesus Christ as Lord over their lives, and acknowledge Him. In doing so, He will bring His Spirit into their spirit, leading to a spiritual rebirth.

Among those ministering during the crusade are Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo (Aflao Area Head), Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe (Head of Ministerial Formation, Pentecost University), and Elder Seth Peasah (El Bethel Prayer Centre).

Notable attendees at the event included Deaconess Mrs. Philomina Mireku (Women’s Ministry Director), Mrs. Rebecca Aseyero (Wife of Suhum Area Head), Mrs. Rebecca Sey (Wife of Dansoman Area Head), and Deaconess Eunice Obeng (Evangelism Ministry NEC Member).

PENTECOST NEWS.

Five administrative areas of The Church of Pentecost have received film evangelism equipment from the Great Commission Movement of Ghana (GCMG).

The beneficiary areas are Afram Plains, Atebubu, Berekum, Nkawkaw, and Offinso.

Evangelist Francis Baiden, the Coordinator for the GCMG Jesus Film Project, presented the items during a brief ceremony at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

He expressed optimism that these film evangelism equipment would lead many to Christ, resulting in the establishment of more churches.

The Offinso Area Head, Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, received the equipment on behalf of the beneficiary areas. In his response, he thanked GCMG for partnering with The Church of Pentecost in pursuing this mandate, acknowledging the financial challenges associated with evangelism.

Apostle Edzii Davidson assured GCMG that the equipment would be used for its intended purposes in order to enhance the Church’s evangelism efforts.

Prior to the presentation, two personnel from each beneficiary area underwent a two-day training seminar on operating the equipment.

The training also covered topics such as Effective Planning for Film Evangelism, Personal Evangelism, New Converts Care and Discipleship, Practical Use of Film Equipment, Report Writing, and Attitude of the Film Evangelist.

Elder Daniel Miah of Berekum Area, one of the trainees, expressed appreciation for the donation and the opportunity to serve the Lord through film evangelism.

He assured GCMG that the equipment would be put to good use, with results glorifying God. The Offinso Area Head then dedicated the equipment to the glory of God.

PENTECOST NEWS.

The three-day crusade organised by the Twifo-Praso Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, saw 502 people surrendering their lives to Christ.

The event, held under the theme: “He Came to Set the Captives Free” (Luke 4:18), took place at the Twifo Praso D/A A&D Basic School Park on Tuesday, February 13, and ended on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

At the end of the powerful crusade, 288 adult souls were won for Christ, while 214 children were led to Christ.

Out of the adult souls won, 262 were baptised in water, and 47 also received Holy Spirit baptism to the glory of God.

The “Twifo for Christ” crusade climaxed with a health screening exercise which saw 244 people being screened for various ailments.

Additionally, 21 persons participated in the blood donation exercise undertaken as part of the event.

Present at the programme were Mrs. Doris Otu-Nyarko (wife of the Area Head), Pastor Frank Asomani Asare (Twifo Praso Area Evangelism Leader), and Elder Godfred Asare (El-Shadai Prayer Centre Leader), among many other dignitaries.

PENTECOST NEWS.

John Aidoo, a deacon of The Church of Pentecost in the Kuntanse District of the Agona Swedru Area, single-handedly won 55 souls for Christ in 2023, making him the highest soul winner in the Area.

The Agona Swedru Area Secretary of the Church, Pastor George Osei-Asiedu, disclosed this during the Area’s 2023 End-of-Year Presbytery Meeting held recently in Swedru. 

The commitment of Deacon Aidoo to soul-winning moved the Area Head, Apostle Derek Kwaning Mireku, to instantly ordain him as an Elder of the Church at the meeting. 

With the support of his District Minister, Pastor Charles Boateng Asante, all 55 new converts have been baptised by immersion. 

Apostle Mireku, upon assumption of office, introduced award systems to honour members who commit themselves to soul-winning and other key performance indicators.

The Area Head’s passion for soul-winning resulted in the harvest of souls recorded in the Area as contained in the 2023 report. 

The Area Secretary, Pastor George Osei-Asiedu, on his part, encouraged now Elder John Aidoo and all other officers of the Church to keep doing the work of an evangelist to win more souls for Christ this year. 

Report by Probationary Overseer Solomon Boadi (Otsenkorang District)

The Twifo Praso Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, has asserted that embarking on aggressive evangelism is paramount because it is the key to helping the church achieve the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda.

According to him, evangelism is the core mandate of every Christian, so there is the need to look at it critically, for without it, people will die and suffer eternal banishment from the presence of God. 

“You have the message and all the power backing you to rescue the perishing. The salvation message to a lost soul has been given to you, so preach it without fear,” he said, adding, “You have been commissioned to preach the gospel. Preach it to whoever you come into contact with. Remember that you have been discipled to make others disciples of Christ. 

Apostle Otu-Nyarko said this when launching the Twifo Praso Area 2023 One Member, One Discipled Soul campaign, which came off at Twifo Praso Asikafo Assembly church auditorium on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Reading from Matthew 28:18-20 and Rom.10:9-15, Apostle Otu-Nyarko spoke on the topic: “Repositioned to go and tell.” 

As part of the project, members embarked on personal evangelism, street evangelism, breakfast meetings, and rallies. 

Present at the launching ceremony were Mrs Doris Otu-Nyarko (wife of the Area Head), Ministry Leaders and their executives, and the Area pastorate and their spouses.

Report by Joseph Smiles Adu.