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The Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost in the Kumasi Sector has celebrated Mother’s Day with mothers in the HUM Assemblies at Railways Glory Assembly and Santasi Frafra Assembly while extending support to underprivileged mothers within the surrounding communities.

The programme was organised by Pastor Gabriel Owusu Akyaw, his wife, Mrs Patricia Owusu Akyaw, and their family. The event created an atmosphere of joy, fellowship, and encouragement for participants.

Speaking at the gathering, Pastor Gabriel Owusu Akyaw urged Christians to honour and appreciate their mothers, emphasising that Jesus Christ demonstrated care and responsibility toward His mother during His earthly ministry. He cited Christ’s actions on the cross, where He entrusted the care of His mother to His disciple, as an example for believers to emulate.

He also encouraged mothers whose children are battling drug addiction not to lose hope but to remain steadfast in prayer and trust God for transformation and restoration in their families.

The celebration brought together 176 participants from the two assemblies, including children. Participants shared a meal together, cut a specially designed Mother’s Day cake, and enjoyed moments of warm interaction and fellowship.

The men and children actively participated in appreciating the mothers, making the occasion memorable for all attendees.

As part of the outreach, some underprivileged mothers from nearby communities surrendered their lives to Christ during the programme.

Participants expressed gratitude to the organisers for the thoughtful initiative and the love shown to them. The event ended with renewed hope, joy, and strengthened fellowship among participants.

Report by HUM Media Committee

The Greater Accra Regional (GAR) Ministers’ Wives of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Home and Urban Missions (HUM), on Thursday, May 14, 2026, embarked on an outreach at slum communities within the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.

The outreach was led by Mrs Mary Nyamekye, wife of the Chairman of the church, ably assisted by Mrs Juliana Korkor Obuobi, wife of the General Secretary, and Mrs Deborah Agyeman Bekoe, wife of the Missions Director.

As part of the exercise, the team evangelised through the streets of Avenor and Tudu, sharing the gospel message and demonstrating the love of Christ to vulnerable persons, particularly drug addicts and residents within the area. Food items and drinks were also distributed to support the beneficiaries.

Addressing the ministers’ wives before the outreach, Mrs Juliana Obuobi emphasised the need for Christians, especially mothers, to extend compassion and care to the less privileged in society.

According to her, mothers naturally nurture and care for their children, and as spiritual mothers who had recently celebrated Mother’s Day, the group felt burdened to reach out to people in HUM communities who lack decent shelter and access to balanced meals.

“We decided to visit these communities to demonstrate the love of Christ to them,” she stated.

In addition to the evangelism and donations, the group presented a brand-new wheelchair to a physically challenged man who is part of a HUM cell operating within the area.

The outreach formed part of the church’s ongoing efforts to support disadvantaged communities through evangelism, humanitarian assistance, and social intervention initiatives.

Also present were Apostle Benjamin Offei-Badu (National Coordinator, HUM) and Pastor Solomon Anderson (HUM Pastor for the Ashaiman Sector).

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The Koforidua Sector of Home and Urban Missions, a ministry of The Church of Pentecost, has intensified its commitment to youth empowerment by organising a drug addiction awareness campaign at Pentecost Senior High School in Koforidua.

The programme, held on March 22, 2026, drew over 2,000 students who were educated on the realities of substance abuse and its growing threat to young people. Facilitators guided the students through discussions on the meaning of addiction, commonly abused substances, and the social, academic, and spiritual consequences of drug misuse. Particular emphasis was placed on how substance abuse undermines discipline, academic excellence, and future aspirations.

Key speakers included Overseer James Amoa-Mensah, HUM Pastor for the Koforidua Sector, and Dr Mrs Grace Owusu Aboagye, a consultant pharmacist and psychiatrist, who provided professional insights into the medical and psychological dimensions of addiction. Overseer Richard Da-Rocha, Chaplain of PENSEC, also participated in the event, reinforcing the school’s commitment to moral and spiritual formation.

The campaign also featured counselling sessions facilitated by a team of professionals and HUM workers. Many students responded positively, with more than 100 learners receiving personal counselling support during the exercise. In a remarkable spiritual outcome, about 120 students made decisions to accept Christ, reflecting the programme’s gospel-centred approach.

The initiative was supported by Cowbell Twisco, which provided refreshments for participants and rewarded students who performed well in the interactive quiz segment.

The campaign forms part of a broader strategy by HUM to partner with senior high schools within the sector to combat drug abuse, promote responsible behaviour, and encourage students to remain focused on their academic and spiritual development. The ministry continues to target vulnerable and unreached groups as part of its evangelistic and social outreach mandate.

Report by HUM Media Department

The Church of Pentecost, Poyentanga District, successfully held the second edition of its PENT5000 outreach programme, benefiting over 800 vulnerable persons from within and beyond the District.

The event took place on Friday, 2nd January 2026, at Da-Eyire, drawing participants from twelve surrounding communities, including Fulani community members, persons with disabilities, widows, the aged, and children.

In his address, District Minister Overseer Bright Alanyo cited Matthew 25:35–40, emphasising that the initiative aligns with the Church’s Vision 2028, which seeks to demonstrate Christ’s love through practical acts of service. He encouraged members of the Church and the public to show compassion and help in whatever small ways they can to improve the lives of the vulnerable.

The programme was graced by Overseer Joseph Asomaning of the Namong District, whose presence highlighted the significance of the outreach. Beneficiaries were served a hearty and well-prepared meal, generously provided by Mrs Mame Nancy Alanyo, wife of the District Minister, ensuring attendees were nourished both physically and spiritually.

In his closing remarks, Overseer Bright Alanyo expressed profound gratitude to God for the successful execution of the programme. He also sincerely appreciated the Wa Area Head, Apostle Bernard Azizu Mohammed Abogorago, for his continued support, leadership, and guidance, which contributed greatly to the smooth organisation of the event.

The PENT5000 outreach demonstrates the Church of Pentecost, Poyentanga District’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable members of society, translating faith into practical action, and fostering hope, unity, and care within local communities. Programs like this continue to inspire active service among members while reflecting Christ’s love in tangible ways.

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In a touching display of compassion and social responsibility, the Poyentanga District of The Church of Pentecost, under the Wa Area, through its Home and Urban Missions (HUM) and Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM), has successfully enrolled forty-two (42) vulnerable children into school.

The initiative, which aligns with the Church’s Vision 2028 mandate of transforming society with Kingdom values, seeks to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to education and the opportunity for a brighter future. The beneficiaries include children from deprived families, orphans, persons with disabilities, Fulani children, and others at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship.

Through the support of the District Minister, Overseer Bright Alanyo, his wife, and other benevolent individuals, the HUM and Schools Outreach Ministry provided the children with school uniforms, footwear, bags, stationery, and other essentials to help them begin their education with dignity and confidence. The District also arranged transportation to convey the children from their various communities to the schools for formal enrollment.

Speaking during the exercise, Overseer Alanyo commended the HUM and Schools Outreach Ministry team for their selfless dedication and affirmed that the true essence of ministry extends beyond preaching to meeting the social and educational needs of people. He expressed heartfelt appreciation to Apostle B. A. M. Abogorago, Wa Area Head, for his guidance and support, as well as to all who contributed to the success of the initiative.

The Chief of Poyentanga, Naa Salia Abdulai, lauded The Church of Pentecost for the timely intervention, describing it as a life-changing act that would bring lasting impact to the children and their families.

The Poyentanga District’s outreach stands as a testament to the Church’s mission of “possessing the nations” by demonstrating the love of Christ through practical service and community transformation.

Report by Poyentanga Media Team

The National Coordinator of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Benjamin Offei Badu, on Monday, October 20, 2025, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mental Health Authority (MHA), Dr. Eugene K. Dordoye, at the Authority’s Head Office in Accra.

The visit was to officially welcome Dr. Dordoye to his new role as CEO, following his appointment to succeed Professor Pinaman Appau, who served from 2023 to 2025. It also formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the partnership between HUM and the Mental Health Authority in the rehabilitation and reintegration of persons living with schizophrenia and other mental health conditions rescued from the streets.

Congratulating Dr. Dordoye on his appointment, Pastor Offei Badu offered prayers for God’s guidance and a fruitful tenure. He reaffirmed The Church of Pentecost’s commitment to holistic transformation and its continued dedication to supporting vulnerable groups, including persons with mental health challenges. He added that the courtesy visit was also to familiarize himself with the new leadership, review progress on existing interventions, and discuss strategies for deepening collaboration between the two institutions.

Dr. Dordoye, on his part, expressed appreciation to the HUM delegation for the visit and the prayer support. He commended The Church of Pentecost for its sustained collaboration with the Authority through the Home and Urban Missions initiative, noting its significant impact on mental health advocacy and rehabilitation. He further assured the team of his readiness to enhance the partnership, suggesting that “the existing project model could be refined to adopt a more institutional or hybrid approach to improve sustainability.”

Present at the meeting were Ms. Edwina Agoro (Esq.), Head of Rights and Quality; Ms. Richlove Wiafe-Doffour, Ag. Director of Finance; Mrs. Priscilla Tawiah Elipklim, CD; Ms. Promise Dumevi, Personal Assistant to the CEO; and Elder Emmanuel Apaa Sam Boandoh, Pent5000 Coordinator of HUM.

As part of the visit, the HUM team made a brief stop at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, where The Church of Pentecost has renovated a shelter facility to support rehabilitation efforts. The Church has also donated essential items and, in collaboration with the Mental Health Authority, successfully rescued and rehabilitated five individuals with schizophrenia who were formerly living on the streets.

According to hospital officials, two of the beneficiaries have been successfully reunited with their families, two remain under medical care and are making steady progress, while one has unfortunately absconded. The HUM team expressed readiness to support the next phase of the project once finalized.

During their interaction at the hospital, Pastor Offei Badu and his team took time to encourage and pray with staff and patients, affirming the Church’s unwavering commitment to restoring hope and dignity to the marginalized.

The visit once again highlights The Church of Pentecost’s holistic mission of transforming society through the practical demonstration of God’s love, as expressed through initiatives like the Home and Urban Missions.

Report by HUM Media Team

A fresh wind of divine purpose and power swept through the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, during the maiden Home and Urban Missions (HUM) Ministers and Wives’ Retreat, held from September 17-19, 2025.

Preaching at the retreat, which was held on the theme, “The Drive of the Anointing” (Luke 4:18–19), the HUM National Coordinator, Pastor Benjamin Ofei-Badu, drew deeply from Luke 4:18, emphasising that when the Holy Spirit rests upon an individual, they are divinely driven to specific people in specific places for release, restoration, recovery, and deliverance. He explained that just as Jesus was drawn to the poor, the blind, the oppressed, and the imprisoned, believers today must follow the same divine path set by the anointing.

Pastor Ofei-Badu further underscored HUM’s role in God’s end-time agenda, declaring it central to the Church’s mission. Drawing lessons from biblical figures such as Samson, Elijah, and Jesus, he reminded participants that the anointing empowers believers for supernatural impact.

“The anointing consumes our weaknesses, gives clarity, releases God’s provision, and dispels excuses,” he declared, urging ministers and their wives to yield fully to the Spirit. He also honoured Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the church, for unveiling Vision 2028, describing it as a divine roadmap for the times.

Adding depth to the retreat, Mrs Abigail Ofei-Badu, wife of the HUM Coordinator, challenged ministers’ wives to deepen their walk with God.

“Have you been with God?” she asked, stressing the importance of personal encounters and understanding God’s ways in fulfilling the divine mandate.

Pastor Gabriel Owusu Akyaw, a member of the HUM National Executive Committee and HUM Pastor for the Kumasi Sector, also exhorted participants to remain faithful to their unique callings, reinforcing the retreat’s message of surrender, compassion, and purpose.

The programme featured a presentation on addiction and substance use by representatives from NACOC, alongside HUM business deliberations. Times of fervent prayer punctuated the retreat, making it both impactful and Spirit-led.

Report by Overseer Dr Vincent Anohene Appiah (Resident Minister, PIWC Agogo)