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The Church of Pentecost has reiterated its commitment to environmental stewardship at the West Africa Green Economy Roundtable and Awards (WAGER) 2025 held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Apostle Ing. Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the immediate past General Secretary of the church, representing Chairman, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, emphasised the Church’s role in promoting sustainability and protecting God’s creation.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi stressed that environmental degradation is a pressing issue that requires collective action from governments, businesses, academia, and civil society. He cited Psalm 24:1, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,” underscoring the Church’s belief in stewardship as a sacred duty.

The event, organised by Pent Media Centre in collaboration with African Consolidated Analytical Limited (Nigeria), coincided with Pent TV’s 10^th anniversary, marking a decade of growth and impact in the media landscape. The WAGER 2025 aimed to shape a greener, more sustainable West Africa through collaboration and dialogue.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi expressed gratitude to God for the progress and thanked the board, management, and staff of Pent Media Centre for their dedication.

He prayed that the discussions would yield actionable strategies, transformative partnerships, and a renewed sense of moral and spiritual responsibility.

Citing Proverbs 13:22, Apostle Kumi-Larbi emphasised the importance of leaving a lasting inheritance for future generations, built on clean energy, healthy cities, fertile lands, and societies in harmony with God’s creation.

The Church of Pentecost’s Environmental Care Campaign has mobilised communities to plant trees, clean cities, manage waste, and promote attitudes that honour God’s creation.

The WAGER 2025 served as a platform for collective action towards a sustainable future, aligning with the Church’s vision to influence every sphere of society with Kingdom values and principles.

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The Church of Pentecost has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight public servants, including two government ministers, on Tuesday, August 6, 2025.

In a press statement issued on Friday, August 8, 2025, and signed by its General Secretary, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the Church described the incident as a heartbreaking national tragedy.

The statement, issued on behalf of the Chairman, Executive Council, and entire membership of the Church, extended heartfelt condolences to the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the bereaved families, and the nation at large.

“We have received the tragic news of the helicopter crash… with deep sorrow and heavy hearts,” the statement read.

The Church acknowledged the significant contributions of the deceased to national development, describing their service as one marked by honour and diligence.

“As a Church, we stand in prayer with the bereaved families and ask the Lord to comfort them with His peace that surpasses all understanding,” the statement continued, referencing Philippians 4:7.

The Church also called for divine strength for President Mahama, members of government, and the leadership of the security services as the country navigates this moment of grief.

“In moments like these, we are reminded of the brevity of life and the overarching importance of national unity,” the Church noted, urging the nation to stand together in mourning and prayer.

It concluded with a call for God’s healing upon the land and eternal rest for the souls of the departed.The helicopter, according to reports, was on official duty when it crashed under yet-to-be-determined circumstances.

All occupants of the helicopter, who have been confirmed dead, include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.National mourning has since been declared by the President.

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Three talented young members of The Church of Pentecost, who represented Ghana at the recently held Robofest Competition in the United States, have presented their championship trophy to the leadership of the church.

The team visited the General Headquarters of the church to present the prestigious award to the Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on July 14, 2025.

The team, all students of Apam Senior High School in the Central Region, achieved a remarkable victory in the international robotics challenge.

The triumphant trio – Gabriel Nkunyim Acquah, Lordina Akua Ofosuaa Yeboah, and Joseph Nyameyie Acquah – showcased their innovative robotics skills at the competition held in Michigan, USA.

Their participation was facilitated by the Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation (GRAF), which organises Robofest in Ghana from its base at the Kofi Annan ICT Centre. GRAF has been nurturing young robotics enthusiasts since 2011.

According to their trainer, Elder Alfred Acquah of the Apam Central Assembly in the Winneba Area of The Church of Pentecost, this year marked a significant milestone.

‘It was only last year that we were able to travel outside the country,’ Elder Acquah stated. ‘But this year, members of the church represented Ghana and returned with a trophy.’

The team competed in the BottleSumo category, a challenging segment where robots are designed to detect and push obstacles along a designated track.

The Ghanaian students impressed judges with their ability to independently research and programme their robot to effectively navigate and clear the course. The competition featured participants from 16 countries, with 33 teams vying for the top spot in their category.

Receiving the award, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, expressed profound gratitude for the achievement. He thanked God for the success, not only for the nation but also for the church.

He emphasised the importance of providing platforms to nurture young talent, stating: ‘God created us and we are like Him – that is how wonderful we all are. There is so much you can do to impact the world so that your light will shine.’

He further encouraged the young winners, saying, ‘This is just the beginning; work very hard. There are greater things God wants you to see. Develop the expertise you have gained and keep your focus.’

Among those present at the presentation were Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (General Secretary, The Church of Pentecost), Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (Executive Council Member/Ashaiman Area Head), Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie (Winneba Area Head) and Pastor Frank Amoah Owusu (Administrative Secretary to the General Secretary).

Also in attendance were the parents and guardians of the students.

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The Church of Pentecost has commissioned a state-of-the-art fire station at Gomoa Yesukrom, near the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in the Gomoa East District, to bolster emergency response services within the area and its environs.

The facility was officially handed over to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) by Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, during a commissioning ceremony held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre. The event brought together a host of dignitaries, including government officials, traditional leaders, and senior clergy.

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak officially commissioned the facility with support from the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and other key dignitaries including Madam Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sarpong (Acting Chief Fire Officer, GNFS), Hon. Dr. Desmond De-Graft Paitoo (Member of Parliament, Gomoa East Constituency), and Hon. Margaret Naana Ackom (District Chief Executive).

Also in attendance were Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (General Secretary), Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (Missions Director), Executive Council Members, heads of churches, and officers of the GNFS.

The Pentecost Fire Station project was birthed during the COVID-19 pandemic following a risk assessment that identified a critical gap in fire safety coverage in the Gomoa enclave since the nearest two (2) were located at the Kasoa overpass and Budumburam. It forms part of the Church’s “Possessing the Nations” agenda—the ten-year vision of the Church aimed at transforming every sphere of society with Kingdom values and principles.

The new fire station, executed within 18 months, is fully equipped with modern amenities, including administrative offices, an IT/Monitoring Room, conference room, four syndicate rooms, and separate crew rooms for male and female personnel. The facility is expected to significantly reduce emergency response times in Gomoa Yesukrom, Gomoa Fetteh, and surrounding communities.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak commended The Church of Pentecost for what he described as a “timely and strategic contribution” to Ghana’s national safety infrastructure by constructing the newly commissioned Pentecost Fire Station at Gomoa Yesukrom.

“This facility could not have come at a better time,” he stated. “It will significantly improve emergency response times in Gomoa Yesukrom and surrounding communities, while also reducing the operational burden on the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the area.”

Hon. Muntaka noted that this latest intervention by the Church adds to a growing list of security-related infrastructure provided by The Church of Pentecost in recent years, adding that this level of partnership between faith-based institutions and the state should be encouraged and emulated.

Addressing the gathering, Apostle Eric Nyamekye stated that the commissioning of the fire station aligns with the Church’s broader commitment to national development and enhancing the national security infrastructure. He commended the Ghana National Fire Service for their dedication and reaffirmed the Church’s resolve to support state institutions.

The Chairman highlighted similar social interventions by the Church, including the construction of two police stations and two prison reformation centres in Ejura and Nsawam, with two more underway in Obuasi and Damongo. The Damongo facility is scheduled for commissioning in June 2025.

He further noted that from 2019 to 2024, the Church has provided 239 mechanised boreholes in deprived communities, serving over 110,000 beneficiaries. The Church is also constructing five new health facilities, including a specialist hospital, to complement the 12 already operational under its health ministry.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye reiterated that the Church’s growing investment in national infrastructure and community development is not a show of affluence, but a faithful expression of biblical values.

“We are doing all these not because we have in abundance,” he explained, “but to demonstrate the love of Christ and contribute meaningfully to national growth.”

Concluding his speech, Apostle Nyamekye officially handed over the PCC Fire Station to the Minister for the Interior, urging all stakeholders to play their part in supporting national institutions.

“As we officially commission this station, let us be reminded that safety is a shared responsibility. Firefighters will be here, ready to respond. But we, as a community, must continue to support them, respect their work, and take proactive steps toward fire prevention and emergency preparedness,” he said.

Madam Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sarpong, in her address, emphasised that the investment by The Church of Pentecost is a significant contribution to the safety and wellbeing of citizens and will greatly enhance the operational efficiency of the GNFS in the Gomoa enclave and beyond.

The acting Chief Fire Officer of GNFS stated: “For the first time in our history, a religious organisation has built and handed over a fully functional fire station to the Ghana National Fire Service,” Madam Ntow-Sarpong noted. “This facility is not only beautiful but meets high operational standards, and it is a testament to what faith-based institutions can contribute to national development.”

 “This fire station brings us closer to the people we serve. It is a demonstration of how partnerships between public service and faith-based institutions can positively impact the entire nation,” she further stated.

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