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The Akan Assembly of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Odorkor, and the Odorkor Area have demonstrated its commitment to global missions through significant donations.

The Odorkor Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Isaac Tetteh Juddah, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, led the delegation to present $5,000 USD to the International Missions Office during the 18th Session of the Extraordinary Council Meetings of the Church, held at PCC, Gomoa Fetteh.

The Odorkor Area raised the amount during this year’s McKeown Missions Week. Countries to benefit from the donation include Zimbabwe, Uganda, Lesotho, Cape Verde and Tanzania, with each receiving $1,000 USD to support various mission initiatives. Additionally, the PIWC Odorkor Akan assembly generously donated a brand-new tricycle to the Walewale Area.

The Odorkor Area also provided 50 pieces of wax print fabric, 30 of which were given to Zimbabwe, 10 to Lesotho, and 10 to Cape Verde.

Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, the International Missions Director (IMD) of the Church, who received the donation, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Akan assembly for their benevolence.

He assured them that the donations would significantly impact the mission areas, furthering the Church’s global outreach efforts.

Present at the donation were Pastor James Kusi (Personal Assistant to the IMD) and Pastor Kwame Apeakese Pipim (Resident Minister, PIWC Odorkor)

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The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) in Konongo in the Ashanti Region has made a significant contribution to mission work with the donation of two brand new Hadjin Motorbikes and two Rechargeable Speakers to the International Missions Office.

The items, valued at GHS 28,400, was made on Thursday, May 2, 2024, on the sidelines of the 18th Session of the Extraordinary Council Meeting of The Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

The Walewale and Wa Areas in Ghana are set to receive the motorbikes, while the speakers will be sent to Cameroon and Zambia.

Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, the International Missions Director (IMD), received the items on behalf of the Missions Office. He expressed his gratitude to the PIWC Konongo for their generous donation, noting that it will significantly aid missions work in the beneficiary areas and countries.

Present at the donation ceremony were Apostle Daniel Owusu-Akyaw (Konongo Area Head), Pastor Edmund Mawunyo Duvor (Resident Minister of PIWC Konongo), Pastor James Kusi (Personal Assistant to the IMD) and some officers from PIWC Konongo.

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Apostle Sundaram James Raj, the National Head of The Church of Pentecost in India, has underscored the power that God has clothed the Church with to take up kingdoms of the world and turn them to Christ.

Speaking at the Heads’ Session of the 18^th Extraordinary Council Meetings of The Church of Pentecost on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, Apostle Raj challenged the Church to rise and take up its rightful position as ordained by God to bring down kingdoms that oppose the will of God.

Quoting from Mark 1;15, Luke 11:20; 17:31; 12:32; Isaiah 41:14; Acts 1:6-8, and 2 Corinthians 4:4, among other scriptures, he noted that God has called believers from every part of the world to form a formidable force called the Church to champion the kingdom of God on earth.

He indicated that possessing the nations for Christ it does not matter the country a believer is domiciled in, because people everywhere are the same (all children of God). Rather, he said, God has placed people at specific countries, ‘knowing what you can do where you are in promoting His kingdom.’

According to him, the ruling party of this world is the kingdom of God which has authority over all things.

He disclosed that God has the ultimate authority, and He has given same power to the Church to take dominion of the kingdom of darkness and rule the world.

‘Our focus should be on the Church because that is the kingdom of God. We should pray for God to use the Church mightily so that we can promote the kingdom of God,’ he said.

Apostle James Raj, however, bemoaned that the Church today sometimes appears to be weak and afraid to assert its power due to fear of persecution.

‘The ultimate authority is in the hands of God. The Church is not to fear the world, but rather the world is to fear the Church. The Church should arise because you have the power, the authority, and the anointing to possess the nations,’ he declared.

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The National Head of The Church of Pentecost (CoP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who also serves as the Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) Coordinator for the Middle East and Gulf Regions of the Church, Apostle Raymond Odei, has concluded a five-day working visit to Oman.

Apostle Raymond Odei, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Martha Odei, arrived in Oman, Muscat, on January 14, 2024, to assess the progress of the church, which was planted over a year ago with only four souls won from the evangelistic efforts of Apostle Samuel Appiah (Of blessed memory).

As part of their historic visit, Apostle Raymond Odei shared the word of God on Wednesday during the midweek prayer session.

Speaking on the topic, “A People of God Transforming their World Through Prayer,” based on scriptures such as 1 Peter 2:9, Jeremiah 29:12, and 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Apostle Raymond Odei emphasised the significance of prayer in the life of a believer, urging believers to make prayer not just an occasional activity but a lifestyle, a daily affair and based on the word of God.

“Prayer releases anointing, prayer opens heaven, so we must make prayer a priority and our daily sustenance,” he advised, highlighting that prayer lies at the heart of every vibrant and fruitful ministry.

On the last day of their visit, the couple joined the Church for the climax of its officers’ retreat, known as “Apostolisation.”

Preaching on the 2024 Theme of the Church, “A People of God Unleashed to Transform their World,” with 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 1:8, and Ephesians 3:10 as scripture references, Apostle Odei elaborated on the theme, which marks the first of the second phase of the “Possessing the Nations” agenda.

He stated that the theme serves as the foundation for mobilising and unleashing the whole Church to transform their world.

According to him, the theme is a call to challenge every member to see themselves as a channel through which God’s grace will flow in blessing to humanity.

He urged the church to be intentional in sending out members to every sphere of society to transform it.

During their visit, the couple also shared fellowship with some members, allowing them to connect beyond the pulpit.

They interacted with members to understand their general well-being and encouraged them to remain firm in their Christian faith while also advising them to take their work seriously.

Concluding the visit, Apostle and Mrs. Odei, along with the Resident Missionary, Overseer Stephen Akorabo, and his wife, Mrs. Adelaide Akorabo, undertook an evangelism outreach at the City Centre and shopping mall in Oman on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Apostle and Mrs. Odei left the shores of Oman on January 19, 2024, following the Friday morning service.

Report by Mrs. Adelaide Akorabo

The Rhema Assembly of the Burma Camp Worship Centre in the La Area of The Church of Pentecost has demonstrated its commitment to advancing the missions work of the church by donating a motorbike valued at GHS9,000.00 to the International Missions Office.

Led by Resident Minister Pastor Cornelius Edem Lotsu, a delegation comprising Elder Lt. Col. Felix Mautsueni (District Missions Committee Chairman), Mr Theophilus Owusu (Assistant), Deaconess Barbara Sedode (Committee Member), Elder John Teye, and Asafoatse Otouaku, presented the keys to the motorbike along with essential accessories such as a helmet and raincoat to the International Missions Director (IMD), Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe.

The presentation took place at the church’s headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Expressing gratitude on behalf of the International Missions Board, Apostle Bekoe commended the Burma Camp Worship Centre for its timely and significant contribution to the church’s missions enterprise. He remarked, “This motorbike has come at an opportune time.”

Apostle Bekoe highlighted the pivotal role the motorbike would play in aiding ministers in Internal Missions areas in Ghana in reaching remote communities inaccessible by conventional vehicles.

He offered blessings to the church for its thoughtful donation, acknowledging the tangible impact it would have on extending the church’s outreach.

Mrs Victoria Kumi-Woode, Senior Administrative Manager at the Missions Office, attended the short presentation ceremony.

This generous donation is a testament to the dedication of the Burma Camp Worship Centre to furthering the mission of spreading the gospel to all corners, ensuring that no community remains untouched by the message of faith and hope.

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The Suame Area of The Church of Pentecost on Friday, March 15, 2024, generously donated items valued at GHS 191,600.00 to support the missions enterprise of the Church.

These items included 7 motorbikes, 15 bicycles, a 5 KVA Genset, clothing, 3 rechargeable speakers, 21 bundles of used clothes, car tapes, 3 bundles of used shoes, and suits.

Apostle John Obeng Kesse, the Area Head, emphasised the importance of supporting missionaries, as missions play a crucial role in spreading the Gospel and expanding the kingdom of God. He expressed the Area’s commitment to support the propagation of the Gospel both locally and internationally.

Apostle Obeng Kesse also praised the work of both internal and external missionaries, urging them to continue their efforts, and called on other areas to offer their support. He assured that the Suame Area would work closely with the Missions Directorate of the Church to fulfil the requests of missionaries, using all available resources, including prayer.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah & Dennis Owusu

The external branches of The Church of Pentecost in the island nations of St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, under the leadership of the National Head, Pastor Andrew Amankwaah, concluded their maiden Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation) for the two Caribbean Islands.

Held from March 13 to 17, 2024, under the theme “A People of God Unleashed to Transform their World,” the programme allowed members from both nations to participate virtually.

Evangelist Gabriel Addo-Asante, the Internal Missions Coordinator, and Pastor Joseph Tieku, the Finance Administrative Manager, both of The Church of Pentecost Canada Inc., were invited guests who spoke on the topics “Effective Evangelism” and “Sacrificial Giving and Tithing,” respectively.

Friday, March 15, was dedicated to praying for the spiritual, numerical, and financial growth of the Churches and their members.

As part of the ongoing aggressive evangelism project, Saturday, March 16, was devoted to personal and community evangelism.

Apostle Ransford Obeng Gyamfi, the National Head of The Church of Pentecost Canada Inc., who was the guest of honour, shared fellowship with the brethren from St. Vincent and the Grenadines as well as the team of leaders in St. Lucia on Saturday morning at separate times.

The Apostolisation culminated on Sunday, March 17, 2024, where Apostle Ransford Obeng Gyamfi preached on the topic “Unleashed to Increase,” referencing Genesis 1:1-22 and John 1:14.

During his ministration, Apostle Obeng Gyamfi encouraged the members as a newly established Church to build on the foundation, which is Christ Jesus, the manifested word of God who creates and brings increase.

At the end of the service on Sunday, March 17, 2024, two brothers and two sisters were ordained as Deacons and Deaconesses of the Church in St. Lucia, respectively.

The occasion was also used to officially inaugurate the Women’s Ministry, and a soul was won as well.

In his closing remarks, Apostle Ransford Obeng Gyamfi, who was the special guest of honor and the Chairperson for the service, was full of praise to God for His faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant with the Church of Pentecost.

He also commended the resident missionary Pastor Andrew Amankwaah and his family for their obedience to the call to missions and hard work in building the Churches on the islands of St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines.

Apostle Gyamfi expressed his profound gratitude to the members of the Church, especially those who have gone out of their ways to support the work of ministry.

Report by Pastor Andrew Amankwaah (Vieux Fort, St. Lucia)

The President of The Church of Pentecost in La Cote D’Ivoire, Apostle Miezou Amalanon K. Ernest, has advised ministers of the gospel to prioritise the love for God in order to transform the world.

He made this call today [February 21, 2024], when he delivered an exhortation during the Missions Board end-of-year meeting held at the Pentecost Mission Transit Quarters in East Legon, Accra.

He based his message on John 21:15-17, where Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him and commissioned him to feed his sheep.

He said that this passage shows God’s heart for the salvation of humans and his desire for his disciples to continue his work.

He, however, noted that the disciples, after the death of Jesus, went back to fishing instead of preaching the gospel.

According to him, Peter, who witnessed the miracles of Jesus, also stopped doing the work until the Lord showed him that the salvation of his people should be his first priority.

He highlighted three elements that will help Christians to be unleashed to transform the world: love, Holy Spirit and money.

He said that love for God and serving him should be the first motive and qualification for doing God’s work.

“Love should be the foundational qualification. Someone can keep long in the work of God; he may be doing it because of duty but not necessarily out of love. Love makes a difference in our service to God”, he noted.

Apostle Miezou Amalanon also urged believers to cultivate the love for the lost souls and the people to whom we have been sent as missionaries, adding; “Love is the mother of every virtue. If we love the Lord and the people to whom we have been sent, we will do the work in virtue.”

According to him, Christians need the Holy Spirit to impact the world and that his presence is very necessary for us because he is the instigator of God’s word.

“Even though the disciples faced threats and persecution, they still preached the gospel because they were filled with the Holy Spirit and with love. If the Holy Spirit is with us and his anointing is with us and the love for the work is still in us, we can go and turn the world upside down as Paul and his people did”, he revealed.

The President of the Church in La Cote D’Ivoire said that we need to give our money to do the work of God and that we are fund managers for God’s work.

“We need to invest in God’s work. We are fund managers for God’s work. This is important to be able to push the work of God,” he said.

He quoted Matthew 6:19-21, where Jesus taught us not to store up treasures on earth but in heaven, and that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.

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