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On May 28, 2023, 56 enslaved people from the brick line factory in Shakhopura, Pakistan, surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ and allowed themselves to be baptised in water.

The Church of Pentecost, Pakistan, which led the outreach, presented Urdu Bibles to the new converts to help them learn more about Jesus Christ. The Church also gave them meals.

The Church of Pentecost team often visits the brick line factory to worship with them. The people have been enslaved for generations since their forefathers had a debt that was becoming unbearable for them, and the outcome was slavery.

The Church provides them with access to basic education, weekly worship services, and a tent at their workplace where they may attend church services and eat.

We pray that our faithful Lord will set them free so they can do other work, live a healthy life, and be free from their slave masters.

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Elder Kweku Annan, Elder John Okofo Dartey, and Deacon Clement Atta-Dwomoh, along with their wives, all based at Lowell, Massachusetts, USA, have jointly constructed a 150-seating capacity church auditorium at Gbingbamoni, a community within the Walewale Area of The Church of Pentecost.

The edifice, which belongs to the Ebenezer Assembly in the Sakogu District of the Church, is furnished with 100 plastic chairs, a set of Yamaha Jazz drums, and a full range rechargeable speaker at a total cost of GH¢134,139.00.

During the dedication ceremony on Friday, May 26, 2023, Apostle Norman Appiah-Danquah, the Walewale Area Head, expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for inspiring individuals to display such a generous act of benevolence towards the Church of God.

He also expressed appreciation to the donors, who happen to be relatives of the District Minister, Overseer Samuel Owiredu, and his wife, Mrs. Abigail Dede Owiredu, for their kind gesture and invoked divine blessings upon them.

Report by Walewale Area Media Team.

The Islamic Democratic of Pakistan branch of The Church of Pentecost observed the Week of Pentecost, held from 22 – 28 May, 2023.

During the week, 679 persons received water baptism, while 1,234 people received Holy Spirit baptism.

The Church in Pakistan is persecuted but it is moving forward under the power of the Holy Spirit.

Throughout the week, various services, including evangelical, prayer, and fasting meetings, were held in all congregations in Pakistan. The climax of the week on Sunday, May 28, 2023, saw the celebration of Pentecost.

After sharing the message via Zoom from Canada, the National Head of the Church in Pakistan, Apostle Dr. Jamil Nasir, conducted the baptism service while speaking with the congregation.

After expressing faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the believers were baptised in water.

Both Christians and non-believers experienced the Holy Spirit’s manifestation and its power.

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The newly-constructed mission house for the Maluwe District of The Church of Pentecost has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The four-bedroom manse, largely funded by the Church’s Headquarters, was dedicated by Apostle David Amankwaa, the Sawla Area Head, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

The Maluwe District was carved out of the Tingar District after receiving approval for its creation at the 15th Extraordinary Council Meeting of the church. Consequently, the District was officially inaugurated on Sunday, November 21, 2020, with Overseer Kennedy Offe stationed as its first minister.

Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, the then Sawla Area Head, cut sod for the commencement of the mission house project on Wednesday, March 16, 2020.

After the building reached a habitable stage, the foundation stone was laid on Friday, September 15, 2020, to house the minister and his family.

During the dedication service, Apostle David Amankwaa delivered a sermon on the topic “The Spiritual Inheritance for the Saints,” referring to Ephesians 1:17-18 as his scriptural reference.

He noted that Apostle Paul’s prayer for the Saints in Ephesus had four results, including spiritual inheritance.

Apostle Amankwaa emphasised that some of the spiritual benefits of Christianity include the gospel of salvation, the Holy Spirit and His gifts, the word of God, and prayer, among others.

He explained that as Christians, their primary inheritance is Jesus Christ, and when they have Jesus, they have everything.

He further highlighted that the benefits Christians enjoy are not only spiritual but also physical.

Apostle Amankwaa noted that church buildings and mission houses are physical inheritances believers receive from God, and they must strive to protect and preserve them from decay and destruction.

He urged Christians not to neglect the physical inheritance, such as the mission house, while focusing solely on preserving the spiritual inheritance.

He also charged ministers to take proper care of their mission houses through effective maintenance and care to ensure they serve many pastors.

During the dedication of the building, Apostle Amankwaa expressed profound gratitude to the Chairman and the Executive Council for accepting the creation of the Maluwe District and providing the funds to complete the mission house on time.

He also thanked Pastor George Kyeremateng, the former Tingar District Minister, and his wife for their hard work in ensuring the successful completion of the mission house.

The dedication service was attended by the Sawla Area pastorate and their wives, presbyters, and members of the Maluwe District.

Report by Jones Dwomoh Amankwah (Sawla Area Media Team)

The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) – Atomic in Accra, led by Apostle Tony Mensah, has donated massively to Internal Missions Areas of The Church of Pentecost.

The donation comprised 21 bags of men’s clothing, 27 bags of women’s clothing, 12 bags of children’s clothing, five bags of shoes for adults and children, four motorcycles, and one tricycle.

The beneficiaries include the Kintampo Area (1 Motorcycle), Afram Plains Area (1 Motorbike and an amount of GHS 100,000), Anyinasu District in the Mampong Area (1 Motorbike), Bunjai District in Tamale Area, and Kakease District in Sawla Area (1 Motorbike).

In an interview with PENTECOST NEWS, Apostle Tony Mensah, the Resident Minister of PIWC Atomic, explained that the donation was prompted by his apostolisation visit to the Afram Plains, where he identified some needs of the Church in the Area.

“As part of our support to missions, in collaboration with Bompata District, we intend to assist a district in the Afram Plains in constructing a police station and a District Police Headquarters building,” he stated.

Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, the International Missions Director, expressed his excitement and gratitude for the donation made by PIWC Atomic. He acknowledged the significant impact the items would have on the lives of the beneficiaries.

“The missions enterprise of the Church is advancing, and your donation will greatly contribute to its success. We appreciate God and assure you that the items will be distributed accordingly,” he noted.

He encouraged other members of the Church to emulate the generous gesture demonstrated by PIWC Atomic.

The PIWC Atomic delegation included Elder Matthew Kojo Nkansah (District Missions Committee Chairman), Elder Kwasi Appiagyei, Deacon Kojo Adjabeng, and Brother Ato Ankrah.

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The Anyaa-Ablekuma Area of The Church of Pentecost, led by Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, has made a significant donation to support missions work in and outside Ghana.

The donated items received by the Yendi, Sawla, and Tumu Areas included 105 pieces of half-piece cloth, 30 pieces of two-yard cloth material, 3 pieces of kente, 6 pieces of lace, 11 pairs of shoes, 16 pieces of women’s scarves, and 10 bedsheets.

The Anyaa-Ablekuma Area also purchased and donated four motorbikes to different areas for evangelistic purposes.

The Tempane District in Bawku Area also received a Royal motorbike, while the Sankpala District in Tamale Area was gifted a Haojue motorbike. The Aglakope District in Hohoe Area and the Jinavore District in Sawla Area were each provided with a Royal motorbike. In addition, the area donated a cash amount of GHȼ20,000.00 to the Zoipe District in Ho Area for the purchase of a tricycle.

The Anyaa-Ablekuma Area has also extended its benevolence beyond its borders. The area provided financial support to the external mission in Guinea Bissau, with a generous cash amount of GHȼ20,000.00 given to aid the purchase of essential evangelistic equipment.

This donation by the Anyaa-Ablekuma Area of the Church of Pentecost has been highly appreciated and commended for its commitment to supporting missions work.

The recipients of the donation have expressed their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the valuable contribution made towards their evangelistic efforts.

This generous act of kindness by the Anyaa-Ablekuma Area will go a long way in supporting the missions’ work and improving the lives of many people.

Report by Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Media Team

The Old Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated a brand new Haojin motorbike and clothing to the Afram Plains Area as part of efforts in fulfilling the “Possessing the Nations” agenda of the Church.

Led by the Area Head, Apostle Daniel Yeboah Nsaful, and the Area Missions Committee, the items were presented to the Afram Plains Area Head, Apostle Victor Kwasi Asamoah, who was joined by his wife, Rebecca, at the Old Tafo Area Mission House on Monday, April 24, 2023.

According to Apostle Yeboah Nsaful, missions play a vital role in reaching out to the world with the Gospel message, therefore, it is very necessary to lend a helping hand to this cause and inspire ministers in those areas with the needed logistics.

He said that the progress in the mission fields is a positive sign that the Kingdom of God is advancing which means that many are turning towards Christ, and to do that, support is indispensable.

He was optimistic that the motorbike and the clothing will go a long way to influence growth in the Area and also encourage members to appreciate the love of God.

Receiving the items, the Afram Plains Area Head, Apostle Victor Kwasi Asamoah, thanked the Old Tafo Area and the Missions Committee for the gesture and further encouraged other Areas to follow suit.

He added that deprived areas like Afram Plains are in dire need of motorbikes and tricycles to facilitate the spread of the Gospel. 

He also thanked the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, for his kind act during his visit to the Area and expressed how the act has greatly benefited them.

Present at the brief presentation ceremony were Pastor Emmanuel Otu-Gyan (Old Tafo Area Secretary), Pastor George Amesawu (Area Executive Member), Pastor Manasseh Mintah (Area Youth Leader), and a cross-section of officers from Afram Plains Area.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

The Bompata Area of The Church of Pentecost has made a generous donation to the Pentecost International Worship Centre, Navrongo (PIWC-Navrongo).

The donation, comprising a brand new motorbike, a megaphone, a bicycle, and a bag full of new clothes and footwear, were mobilised by the Area during the McKeown’s Missions Week held in March.

The Bompata Area Missions Committee Chairman, Pastor Joshua Kwabena Donkor, made the donation on behalf of the Area.

Upon receiving the items, the Bolga Area Head, Apostle Emmanuel Kwesi Acquah, expressed his appreciation to the Bompata Area Head and Executive Council Member, Apostle Yaw Adei-Kwarteng, and the entire membership of the Area for their generosity.

The PIWC-Navrongo Resident Minister, Pastor Eric Asante, also expressed his gratitude for the timely gesture, saying, “Your kindness shall be an everlasting memorial.”

He added that “the motorbike and the bicycle will help us to effectively reach out to more schools in our weekly schools’ outreach, whereas the megaphone will enable us to speak to wider audiences.”

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The Yennyawoso District in the New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated items worth GHC 35,300.00 to support the missions enterprise of the Church.

The items, which included a pair of mid-speakers, a power mixer (12-channels), a cordless microphone, a brand new Apsonic motorbike, 300 pieces of wax print, a bale of clothing, footwear, 20 handbags, and many others, were presented on Friday, April 21, 2023, on behalf of the District Minister, Pastor Charles Oduro, by the District Missions Committee Chairman, Elder Philip Kwaku Boateng, at a short presentation ceremony held at the forecourt of the Central Assembly auditorium.

According to him, the donation corroborates the Vision 2023 agenda of the Church, which aims at possessing the nations for Christ. Pastor Charles Oduro, who doubles as the Area Missions Committee Chairman also received the items on behalf of the Area Head, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku.

He expressed profound gratitude to the donors for the kind gesture and wished them God’s blessings.

He was hopeful that the gesture displayed by the Yennyawoso District will go a long way to help reach out to the unreached with the Gospel.

He further assured that all the items would be delivered to the appropriate quarters to serve the intended purpose.

Present at the short presentation ceremony were Elders Anthony Anane (District Finance Chairman), David Kwaku Boahen and Thomas Obiri Yeboah (District Missions Committee Members).

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

The Atomic Hills District in the Haatso Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated a brand-new Sonlink motorcycle worth GHS 8,900.00 to the Kawie District in the Sawla Area of the Church.

A short donation ceremony occurred on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Church’s General Headquarters at La in Accra.

Presenting the motorbike, the Atomic Hills District Minister, Pastor John Viscount Arkoh, expressed his belief that it would significantly contribute to the growth of the Church’s mission work in the Kawie District. 

The Personal Assistant to the International Missions Director, Pastor Gideon Kofi Boadu-Yirenkyi, received the motorbike on behalf of the Church and expressed his gratitude to the donors for the generous donation.

Assisting Pastor Boadu-Yirenkyi was the Senior Administrative Manager to the International Missions Director, Mrs Victoria Kumi-Woode, and the Human Resource Manager at the Headquarters, Elder Samuel Mantey Addo.

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