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The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) in Tema has made a heartwarming donation in support of the church’s missions’ enterprise.

In a short ceremony, the Missions Committee of the PIWC Tema, presented two brand new tricycles worth GH₵ 45,000.00 to aid the spread of the gospel in two internal missions areas in Ghana.

Handing over the tricycles, Pastor Samuel Kwaku Koomson, the Resident Minister of PIWC Tema, reiterated their commitment to ensure the efficient and effective propagation of the gospel message.

He was optimistic that the donation will contribute greatly to the progress of the missions work in the beneficiary districts – Gbantogo District in Bawku Area and the Kwakuanya District in Dormaa Area.

The District Missions Committee Chairman, Elder Benjamin Amo Mensah, on his part, revealed plans of the district to provide a mechanised borehole for Afianyadeba District (a newly created district) in the Tema Area.

Over the years, the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC)-Tema has supported missions work in various forms, including drilling of boreholes and the donation of outboard motors to less privileged communities in the country.

Report by Tema PIWC Media team

The Church of Pentecost in China has supported the International Missions Office of the Church with five electric generators for the advancement of the gospel in Guinea Bissau.

Donating the generators on behalf of the church in China, Pastor Paul Agyemang, the National Head for China, reiterated their commitment to the missions work through donations in various forms and sorts.

The five generators which comprised one 10kv and four 5Kv generators were received on behalf of the International Missions Director (IMD) by Pastor James Kusi Owusu (Personal Assistant to the IMD) who expressed the Mission Office’s appreciation to the team.  

Pastor Seth Attah Bafour, the Guinea Bissau National Head, who received the items expressed his gratitude to the church in China for coming to their aid in their quest to reach out to lost souls amidst limited power supply.

He was hopeful that the generators will go a long way to help them spread the gospel and hold services to the glory of God.

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Diamond City Worship Centre in the Kasoa Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated a brand new motorbike to the Jema Nkwanta District in the Kintampo Area.

The donation, facilitated through the Missions Directorate of the Church, took place on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) following the closing session of the 18th Extraordinary Council Meeting.

In a gesture aimed at supporting missions work and addressing transportation needs within the district, Apostle James Kwabena Asare, the Kasoa Area Head, presented the keys and documents on behalf of the Diamond City Worship Centre.

Apostle Francis Agyemang Badu, the Kintampo Area Head, graciously accepted the donation on behalf of the Jema Nkwanta District. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Kasoa Area leadership, the District Minister, and the entire presbytery of Diamond City Worship Centre for their benevolent contribution. He pledged to ensure the motorbike’s maintenance and dedicated use for advancing the kingdom’s mission within the district.

Pastor Dr. Emmanuel Awudi, a lecturer at Pentecost University and Resident Minister of Diamond City Worship Centre, conveyed their joy in assisting with missions work. He expressed gratitude to his fellow officers who readily embraced the opportunity to acquire the motorbike.

Pastor Prince Augustine Ababio, the District Minister of Jema Nkwanta, acknowledged the timely nature of the donation, emphasising its significant impact in overcoming financial constraints.

He assured all present that the motorbike would be utilised exclusively for its intended purpose, benefiting the district immensely.

Representing the International Missions Director (IMD), Pastor James Kusi Owusu, the IMD’s Personal Assistant, extended gratitude to all involved and encouraged others to follow suit in supporting mission endeavours.

Among those present were some Elders from the Diamond City Worship Centre.

Report by the Kintampo Area Media Team

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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