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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has urged Christians to cultivate a continual attitude of thanksgiving and to always approach God with a heart of gratitude.

In his exhortation at the maiden Annual Thanksgiving Service of FeDems Group at the East Legon Worship Centre, Apostle Obuobi referenced Psalm 100:4-5, stressing that believers should approach God with a spirit of gratitude every time.

“The password to coming to the presence of God is ‘Thank You,'” he said, adding: “So always approach God with thanksgiving and praise and nothing else”

The General Secretary further stated that the Lord is pleased when His children come before Him with thanksgiving, drawing parallels to the biblical story of the lepers where only one returned with a heart of gratitude.

Alluding to the leper’s story, he explained that God expects them to offer gratitude to Him for His goodness and is pleased when they do that.

“Do not take God’s goodness for granted. We often complain and focus on challenges instead of being grateful,” Apostle Obuobi remarked.

He encouraged believers to reflect on the good things God has done, stressing that challenges are inevitable but thanksgiving transforms perspectives.

“Whether the challenge is big or small, take a minute to count your blessings, and you will realise that your blessings far outweigh your challenges,” he urged.

Apostle Obuobi said that God’s enduring goodness, love (mercies), and faithfulness throughout generations are reasons for them to be perpetually grateful to Him.

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, graced the maiden Thanksgiving Service of FeDems Group today, held at the East Legon Worship Centre.

The event, organised to appreciate God’s faithfulness over the last nine years of the company’s operation, saw a significant representation from The Church of Pentecost.

Distinguished personalities present included Apostle Isaac Tetteh Juddah, Apostle Patrick Aseyoro, Apostle Samuel Gakpetor, Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe, Apostle Dr. Joseph Buertey, and Apostle Ebenezer Hagan. Other attendees included Apostle Anthony Mensah, Pastor Dr. Felix Klutse, and Hon. Abdul Salam Adams (MP for New Edubiase).

In a brief address, the CEO of FeDems Group, Elder Ing. Felix Atsrim, expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for the life of the company, citing Psalm 18:30, to assert that the way of the Lord is perfect .

According to him, the purpose of the event was to acknowledge God’s role in nurturing the “small company” into the thriving institution which now employs 18 permanent professional staff, consisting of Architects, Engineers, Technical Support Staff, Legal Experts and Administrative Staff, and other  casual workers.

The special guest for the event, Apostle Samuel Obuobi, speaking on “Attitude of Thanksgiving” with Psalm 100:4-5 as his main scripture reference, urged Christians to cultivate a heart of gratitude, stressing that the Lord is pleased with thanksgiving.

He encouraged them not to take God’s goodness for granted but to express due gratitude, drawing parallels to the biblical story of the lepers.

He, therefore, commended the management and staff of FeDems for putting together the Thanksgiving Service to render their gratitude to God for His faithfulness and also wished them in the future.

As part of the service, prayers were offered for the management and staff of the company.

From its humble beginnings in 2014, FeDems Group Limited has become a leading consultancy and engineering firm, specialising in providing engineering services to private and public sector clients in commercial, retail, industrial, and special structures.

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has emphasised that Jesus is the only one with the power and capacity to save humanity.

“When we declare Jesus as the Saviour, we mean He is the only one. There is no other!” Apostle Samuel Gyau proclaimed during a gospel message titled “Jesus Christ, The Only Saviour of the World,” shared at a Sunday Service at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Downtown-Ofaakor, yesterday.

Drawing from foundational texts, John 4:39-43 and Acts 2:23-24, he asserted that, from the beginning, God revealed Jesus as the Saviour.

Quoting 1 Timothy 1:15, he emphasised that Jesus’ sole purpose for coming into the world was to bring redemption to humanity following the disobedience of the first humans.

“It is an undeniable and undebatable fact that Jesus came into this world with a purpose, and that is to save sinners,” he asserted, adding, “Jesus did not come into the world to condemn it but to bring salvation to men.”

Referring to various scripture references, including Luke 4, which gives an account of the testimony of the people of Samaria about Jesus, the General Secretary affirmed that Jesus is indeed the Saviour of the world.

Apostle Obuobi explained that after the fall, humanity was plunged into sin and became enslaved by it. He noted that another consequence of the fall was death, both spiritual and physical, leading to humanity living in constant fear of death.

For these reasons, he further noted, the world needed a Saviour, and God provided it in His Son, Jesus Christ.

“Jesus is the only one who has the power and the capacity save mankind from sin,” he said.

He explained that one proof of this assertion is Jesus’ deity, asserting that “Jesus is God.”

Citing John 8:23, among other Bible verses, he asserted that Jesus was no ordinary man, but that He came from above to earth to serve God’s purpose.

The General Secretary further noted that Jesus, by virtue of His deity, is the only one who has the power to redeem humankind from sin, the slavery of sin, and death.

He stated that Jesus raised many from death to show His power over death, adding: “Jesus’ death and resurrection were proof to all that He had overcome death,” he further noted.

Another proof of Jesus’ status as the only Saviour of the world, Apostle Obuobi alluded to, was His virgin birth.

According to him, Jesus was not contaminated by the fallen state of mankind because He was conceived by God Himself through His Spirit.

“Jesus does not have any seed of sin in Him. Every man born of a woman has sinned except Jesus, who did not have a seed of man in Him,” he explained.

Apostle Obuobi said that Jesus, thus, shed His blood and died to pay for the wages of sin, which is death, so that humanity can be completely saved.

“We were candidates of hell, but Jesus stepped into the scene to take our place, to take the punishment from us. He delivered us from the shackles of sin and death, and also saved us from our sicknesses,” he said.

Concluding his message, Apostle Obuobi assured that Jesus still saves lives and that anyone who accepts Him as Lord and personal Saviour will be saved and completely redeemed from sin and death.

He also urged individuals who have accepted Jesus into their lives not to entertain any kind of sin, saying, “Jesus has saved us from sin, not in sin.”

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has asserted that God’s ultimate goal for humanity is to become like Jesus Christ, his Son, to transform their spheres in this crooked world.

Apostle Obuobi noted that Christ-like believers are the only people who can transform their spheres of influence with the values and principles of God’s Kingdom. 

This, he said, places a huge responsibility on the church to raise people who exude the virtues of Christ-likeness as part of its commitment to possess the nations for Christ. 

The General Secretary said this in a presentation on Thursday titled, “Raising Christ-Like Believers To Transform Their Spheres,” at the Heads Prayer Meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

He pointed out that, as disciples of Christ, it is expected of them to reflect Jesus’ life and ministry in the world because they have the responsibility to model his life and nature in their spheres of influence, having been loved and chosen by God to reflect his image on earth – 1 John 3:2, Romans 8:29.

Citing 2 Corinthians 2:18 and Galatians 4:19, Apostle Obuobi explained that Christlikeness is for a person to be transformed into Christ’s image and have Christ fully formed in them. He also described Christlikeness as the transformation of a person into the image of Christ and the complete formation of Christ within them.

Touching on the kind of life Jesus led on earth, the General Secretary indicated that as believers assume Christ-like character in this perverse world, they must closely examine and comprehend how Jesus lived during his time on earth, saying, “This is because this is the kind of life we are supposed to demonstrate on earth.”

Just as Jesus lived a godly life and demonstrated power throughout his earthly life, he implored believers to be blameless in all their endeavours and be prayerful to receive more power to do greater works.

Apostle Samuel Obuobu identified love for others, humility, showing forgiveness, the ability to sacrifice, and spreading the good news as some of the characteristics that Christ-like believers ought to cultivate.  

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has underscored the significance of anchoring prayers on the word of God. 

Apostle Obuobi said this during the monthly prayer event dubbed ‘Face-to-Face With God’ organised by the Kasoa Area of The Church of Pentecost on Monday, October 30, 2023.

The gathering brought thousands of members, officers, ministers and non-members of the church to the Odupong Kpehe Park in Kasoa.

Speaking on the topic, “Grace, Mercy, and Peace,” Apostle Obuobi delved into God’s mercy and grace, highlighting God’s self-proclamation to Moses in Exodus 34:6: “A God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”

He stressed the need for grace in the lives of believers, defining it in two ways. Firstly, he said, grace is an “undeserved favour,” where God blesses his people regardless of their worth or merit. He illustrated this point with the heartwarming story of David’s kindness to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9, who considered himself a “dead dog” but was shown immense grace and favour.

The second aspect of grace he disclosed was that it is “the enabling power” that empowers individuals to overcome challenges. 

Apostle Obuobi cited the transformation of the early disciples from their inability to heal to their miraculous acts in Acts 3, highlighting the divine enablement that grace brings.

He noted that grace has brought salvation, as stated in Titus 2:11, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,” and Ephesians 2:8, “For by grace you have been saved through faith.”

Touching on mercy, Apostle Obuobi described it as God’s compassionate response to help those in distress. He said that God’s mercy offers forgiveness to sinners and assistance to the suffering, echoing the compassion of Jesus during his earthly ministry.

Highlighting the two essential aspects of God’s mercy, he said that God’s mercy never runs out, as evidenced by Ephesians 2:4, “But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much.” Secondly, he said God’s mercy is great, as proclaimed in 1 Peter 1:3, “According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again.”

Mercy, he noted, is closely tied to compassion. He shared instances from the life of Jesus, demonstrating his compassion through acts of healing, resurrection, and forgiveness.

Touching on “Peace,” he defined it as inner tranquillity for believers, with Jesus being the ultimate source of this peace. 

Apostle Obuobi emphasised that Jesus not only possesses peace but is peace itself, bringing peace wherever he goes.

The General Secretary concluded his message by emphasising that the peace of God does not imply the absence of troubles but rather stems from the knowledge that God is in control and believers are victorious. 

Quoting Philippians 4:7, he reminded believers that the peace of God surpasses all understanding, guarding their hearts and minds.

An altar call made by the Kasoa Area Head, Apostle James Asare, resulted in five souls being won for Christ.

The General Secretary was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Korkor Obuobi.

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“The Church of Pentecost is a formidable force, and I know when you speak, the government listens. So, I am pleading with you to liaise with the government to help find a lasting solution to this dam spillage and its attendant issues,” the Mankrado of Mepe, Togbe Korsi Nego VI, has stated.

He said this on Monday during an interaction with the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, and other senior officials of the church who paid a courtesy call on him at his palace at Mepe to commiserate with them, following the havoc caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage.

According to the chief, almost 16,000 community inhabitants have been affected by the floods, most of whom have been displaced and their sources of livelihood utterly destroyed.

Narrating how the incident happened, Togbe Korsi Nego disclosed that about two weeks ago, the Volta River Authority (VRA) opened the dam’s spillways, submerging the whole community. He blamed the VRA for not being proactive in managing the situation.

He alleged that instead of the VRA opening the spillways gradually, they waited till the dam became full before opening it, thereby compounding the effects on the people of the Lower Volta.

“The flooding has brought untold hardship to my people. We have lost our houses and livelihoods, and thousands are now homeless,” he said, adding, “We hope that this would be the last time this disaster is happening after the 1963 incident. We pray that the government and the VRA will take the necessary steps to address this menace.”

The Mamaga of Mepe, Adzo Sreku IV, praised The Church of Pentecost for its commitment to social services and national development. “We saw the contribution The Church of Pentecost made during the COVID, and I’m glad that the church has shown up to support our people,” Mamaga Adzo Sreku said.

On his part, the General Secretary of the church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, said the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Executive Council, and the entire membership of the church were deeply concerned about the situation in Mepe and neighbouring communities.

Describing the situation as very critical, Apostle Obuobi was thankful to God for keeping the people safe in the melee.

“We are concerned about what is happening here. The whole situation is very critical. We pray that God will protect your people from further actions of the spillage,” he said. He added: “We have come to show love. We love you and are solidly behind you in these terrible times.”

On behalf of the Chairman, the General Secretary donated an undisclosed cash of money and bags of rice to the palace.

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Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has asserted that prayer remains the heritage of Christians.

He has, therefore, called on believers to keep to prayer as it has immense implications.

He noted that prayer should be an integral part of the daily routines of Christians until their last breath.

Apostle Gyau Obuobi made this known on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the climax of the Osu District’s one-week fasting and prayer event held at the Osu Central Auditorium from October 16 to 22, 2023.

The event, which was on the theme, “The Local Church Called To Prayer, For Maximum Impact” (Acts 12:5 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17), brought together church members eager to embrace the transformative power of prayer.

The General Secretary highlighted the significance of prayer, touching on several key points.

He drew a parallel between prayer and heritage, likening prayer to something passed down from generation to generation, saying, “In The Church of Pentecost, prayer is not just a tradition but a precious heritage.”

Apostle Obuobi urged the church to guard it and pass it on to future generations, much like Naboth, who refused to relinquish his inheritance.

He noted that in The Church of Pentecost, prayer is a defining feature that sets the church apart, adding, “Prayer is a core element of Pentecostalism, ingrained in our services and lifestyle. Apostolic believers learn the art of prayer and cannot be separated from it, for it is an integral part of Pentecostalism.”

The General Secretary passionately emphasised that prayer acts as a catalyst for revival. He cited the example of the Wesley Brothers, known for their fervent prayer life.

He emphasised that prayer is not optional for Christians but an absolute necessity since it is essential to the Christian disciple’s life. He encouraged the congregation to spend much time praying, reminding them there is no substitute for it.

He referenced Matthew 21:12-13 and Isaiah 56:7, underlining God’s expectation for the church to be a “House of Prayer.”

He disclosed that miracles, signs, and wonders followed when the first church prayed. This principle, he mentioned, remains unchanged, and by continuing in prayer, the church can anticipate remarkable miracles and divine interventions.

Apostle Obuobi concluded by sharing insights into the outcomes of prayer.

He quoted Bill Hybels, stating that prayer is the key to unlocking God’s consistent and prevailing power in one’s life.

“Through prayer, individuals and the church can tap into the divine power,” he admonished.

Apostle Obuobi noted that in prayer, God speaks and directs.

“Prayer is not merely presenting requests to God; it is a channel through which miracles and opportunities are granted,” he declared.

Among those present were Mrs Korkor Obuobi, the wife of the General Secretary, and Pastor Gabriel Owusu and his wife, Priscilla (Osu District Minister).

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has hinted that the Spirit of Power granted to believers by the Holy Spirit is able to transform them for maximum impact.

He made this known on Sunday, October 15, 2023, during the climax of the week-long “Fire Conference 2023” organised by the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic, in Accra.  

The conference, which was themed, “The Spirit of Pentecost For Maximum Impact,” featured the General Secretary of the Church as the main speaker.

Apostle Obuobi expounded on the topic, “The Spirit of Power” and highlighted the significance of the event of Pentecost for the Church and humanity.

He explained that Pentecost was the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus Christ, as recorded in Acts 2:1-4.

He highlighted the four things that happened on that day: a sound of a mighty rushing wind filled the house where they were sitting, tongues of fire appeared and rested on each of them, they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them.

He further stated that the Spirit of Pentecost has two key characteristics: the Spirit of power and the Spirit of holiness.

He quoted Acts 1:8, where Jesus promised his followers that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them and be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

He also cited Luke 24:49, where Jesus instructed his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they were clothed with power from on high.

Apostle Obuobi emphasised that God never intended for his children to walk without clothes, meaning that believers need to be clothed with the power of the Holy Spirit.

He said that this power sets believers apart as people of God and enables them to perform extraordinary miracles, as demonstrated by the apostles in the book of Acts.

He described the power of the Holy Spirit as immeasurable, unlimited, and surpassing, according to Ephesians 1:19. He stressed that this power was the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, as recorded in Matthew 28:1-6.

He also pointed out that God did not give believers a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love, and self-control, as stated in 2 Timothy 1:7.

The General Secretary outlined three purposes of the Spirit of power in the lives of believers.

The first purpose, according to him, is to transform their lives from ordinary to extraordinary, from natural to supernatural, and from weak to strong.

He said: “You cannot encounter the Spirit and not have your lives transformed. This power transforms the ordinary into extraordinary, the natural into supernatural. The power also transforms the weak and makes him strong.”

The second purpose is to transform their nations and societies by being salt and light to the world and influencing others with their godly character and conduct, adding, “When one’s life is transformed, they (believers) in turn transform society and nations.”

Apostle Obuobi noted that the third purpose is to make an impact for God’s kingdom by preaching the gospel, healing the sick, casting out demons, and doing good works.

“The Spirit of Pentecost is released onto men for impact. A life that carries the Spirit of God is a life that makes impact. The Holy Spirit is not meant for only speaking in tongues, but to empower us to have much impact,” he explained.

He concluded by urging the congregation to seek and receive the Spirit of Pentecost, which is the spirit of power, and to use it for God’s glory.

He prayed for God to fill everyone with his Spirit and empower them to be effective witnesses for Christ.

He also challenged Christians to live up to their calling as God’s children and not just consume resources, but make a difference where they are.

He quoted Apostle Paul’s words in Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Other speakers at the conference included Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin (Director of Evangelism Ministry), Apostle William Boakye Agyarko (Haatso Area Head), and Elder Seth Peasah (El-Bethel Prayer Centre).

The Fire Conference 2023 started on Monday, October 9, 2023. It was attended by hundreds of members and visitors.

The conference was aimed at igniting a fresh fire in the hearts of believers and equipping them with the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill their divine mandate on earth. It was also a time of worship, prayer, fellowship, testimonies, and miracles.

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