The Ministry to Persons With Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost has donated items valued at GHS 20,000 to the Volta School for the Deaf and Blind in Hohoe.
The donation included five bags of rice, seven bags of toilet rolls, maize, sugar, gallons of cooking oil, cartons of mackerel, soaps, cartons of tomatoes and milk, sacks of washing powder, a carton of Milo, a bag of beans and a carton of sardines.
Apostle Semenya Yao Dogbe, the Hohoe Area Head, presented the items on behalf of the MPWDs.
Mr. Innocent Tsamemye, the headmaster of the school, expressed his gratitude to the church for the donation. He noted that since assuming office in 2024, this was the first time an organisation had extended such support to the school. He also expressed his hope that this partnership would continue to grow.
Overseer Joshua Semador represented the MPWDs National Coordinator, Pastor Alexander Nyame, and shared the gospel with the students.
Other dignitaries present at the event included Pastor Hope Kofi Lumor (Hohoe Area Secretary/Torkorni District), Pastor Dennis Gatorwu (PIWC Hohoe), Pastor Samuel Kwesi Biney (Hohoe Kpoeta District), Pastor Isaac Aboagye (Godokpe District), and Overseer David Gbeti (Hohoe Area Coordinator, MPWDs).
The Northern Sector Coordinator of the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost, Overseer Joshua Semador, has admonished persons with disabilities to trust in the Lord and put their hopes firmly on Him.
He shared this during an engagement with the Rescue Sports Foundation and the Amputee Sports Teams’ 5-day sports camping held at CPC Asuofia in the Suame Area of the church.
Speaking on the theme, ‘Jesus, Our Solid Hope,’ with scriptural reference from Micah 7:7-8, Overseer Semador urged the athletes to find solace in the word of God, accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour, refrain from relying solely on human beings, and always speak positively about and to themselves.
Overseer Semador also took the opportunity to encourage them to join The Church of Pentecost in their localities.
In response, the coach for the team, Mr Benjamin Annor, who is also a member of the PIWC Asokwa Ministry to the Deaf, expressed profound gratitude to the Northern Sector Coordinator for sharing the word of God with them throughout the week.
‘We are sure the seed you have sown will bear good fruits,’ he said.
Present at the programme was Elder Patrick Opoku Appiah, Bompata Area MPWDs Coordinator.
The Ashaiman Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost organised a skills training workshop for persons with disabilities (PWDs) on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The event took place at the James McKeown Temple in the Ashaiman Estate District and was attended by 64 PWDs.
In her address, the Ashaiman Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Mrs. Evelyn Asare, noted that the area currently has 140 PWDs, many of whom are unemployed and rely on family members for their livelihood. She explained that some PWDs struggle to participate in church activities due to economic hardships. The training aimed to equip them with skills to create their own jobs and become more self-reliant.
The Area Head’s wife, Mrs. Rose Kumi-Larbi, assisted by Mrs. Evelyn Asare, presented three wheelchairs and three white canes to some of the PWDs to aid their mobility.
Also in attendance were the Area MPWD Leader, Pastor Samuel Adom-Amanfo, along with Area Women’s Ministry Executives and District Women Leaders.
The Northern Sector of the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost has organised a maiden MPWDs sports evangelism for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Greater Kumasi enclave.
The programme was held on September 23, 2024, at the Edwenase Disability Rehabilitation Center in Kumasi.
The event, which was under the auspices of the Ashanti Regional Coordinator of the church, Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng, who also doubles as the Kwadaso Area Head, had participants drawn from the Kwadaso and Bompata Areas, Ghana Society for the Physically Disabled (GSPD) in the Kwadaso Municipal, and the students of the Edwenase Disability Rehabilitation Center. In all, over 250 PWDs were in attendance.
In a short sermon, the Northern Sector Coordinator of MPWDs, Overseer Joshua Korku Semador, indicated that Jesus is the source of light.
‘Jesus is the light of the world and no one who runs to the light will ever stay or walk in darkness,’ he said, adding: ‘Run to Jesus and you will have eternal life.’
At the end of the event, 48 PWDs gave their lives to Christ, while 18 were baptised in water.
In attendance were Pastor Daniel Konlan (District Minister for Atwima Techiman and Area MPWDs Coordinator for Kwadaso), Pastor Benjamin Octere (Kwadaso Agric District Minister), Pastor Blankson (PIWC Kwadaso Resident Minister), Elder Patrick Opoku Appiah (Bompata Area MPWDs Coordinator) and Mr Delali Otumfour (Manager of Edwenase Disability Rehabilitation Centre).
The first edition of the Sign Language Interpreters Conference, organised by the Ministry to Persons With Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost, has been held at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa-Fetteh.
The groundbreaking event, which was aimed to equip sign language interpreters, both psychologically and spiritually, took place from September 13-14, 2024. It was attended by 120 sign language interpreters.
In his opening address, Pastor Alexander Nyame (MPWDs National Coordinator), highlighted the challenges faced by the over two million Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana, according to recent statistics. He stressed the importance of Vision 2028, the church’s strategic agenda to possess the nations, which emphasises the inclusion of people with disabilities.
‘For people with hearing impairments, the only way to receive information is through sight,’ he stated, stressing the numerous barriers they encounter in a world that often makes it difficult for them to fully comprehend their surroundings.
According to him, the interpreters will return to their communities better equipped to communicate with and support individuals with hearing impairments.
The Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong Kodua, on his part, called on Christians involved in specialised ministries to serve with both spiritual depth and great character.
He stressed that the gap between the current world and the world to come is vast, and Christians must bridge this gap through their service.
He highlighted the dual message of the cross of Calvary: The power to heal and the grace to care through various interventions.
‘There is enormous healing flowing from the cross,’ he said, while encouraging believers to rely on the power of Christ while embracing the grace to support those with disabilities.
Apostle Kodua encouraged the participants not to let their current situations or perceived limitations define them, but rather see these as opportunities for mutual partnerships and better outcomes.
He concluded by reminding those in ministry that they may be the only Bible that some people can ‘read’ or the only representation of Christ that others can ‘see.’
Pastor Richard Atobrah, the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) Campus Pastor at the University of Education, Winneba, also called on interpreters, especially those serving in the church to embrace their role as a divine calling, stressing the vital connection between their spirituality and the effectiveness of their interpretation.
Speaking on the topic, ‘The Spiritual Life of the Interpreter,’ Pastor Atobrah described the interpreter as both the ‘voice of God’ and ‘the ear of the people.’
‘All preachers or teachers of the Bible are interpreters,’ he explained, highlighting that the interest of listeners is sustained by the interpreter’s spirituality and demeanour.
Pastor Atobrah reminded them that sign language is a form of God’s communication, pointing to how God uses signs, such as the weather and celestial bodies, to mark times and seasons.
‘The first person to sign to human beings was God,’ he noted, underlining the sacred nature of the interpreter’s work.
The Campus Pastor also reminded interpreters to take their role seriously, saying, ‘See what you are coming to do as the work of God and put on your best.’
He added: ‘See yourselves as someone God has chosen to use at this time. You are a vessel God can use.’
Other notable speakers for the conference included Pastor Reuben Awuni (National Coordinator, Deaf Ministry) who presented on ‘Understanding the Deaf Community,’ Mr Clement Sam (National Association of Sign Language Interpreters – Ghana) who covered ‘Ethics and Rules of Conduct in Interpreting’ and Mr Emmanuel Lartey (Sign Language Interpreter, CoP HQ) who discussed ‘Interpreting Techniques.’
Also present at the event were Mrs Evelyn Nyame, wife of the MPWDs Coordinator; Pastor Joshua Semador (MPWDs Northern Sector Coordinator), and Pastor Isaac Aboagye (Godokpe District).
A total of ninety (90) souls were won for Christ during a donation exercise organized by the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost within the Tamale Metropolis.
The donation exercise, held from Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024, saw participants from various areas of The Church of Pentecost within the Northern Region of Ghana, including Tamale, Yendi, Sawla, Walewale, Bawku, Bolga, Tumu, and Wa.
Throughout the exercise, 341 assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and white canes were distributed to persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Pastor Alexander Nyame, the Coordinator of MPWDs, expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the Church for their significant contributions and thanked the Area Head, Apostle J.B.K. Tawiah, for hosting the event.
Pastor Nyame also highlighted the successful collaboration with Joni & Friends, a non-governmental organization that helped secure the assistive devices.
He expressed optimism for future partnerships to continue supporting PWDs in the region.
The Home and Urban Mission (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with other ministries of the church, has launched a project called ‘PENT5000,’ an initiative to feed over 5,000 street children.
The launch, which took place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the forecourt of the Universal Merchant Bank, near Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, had close to 1,000 children in attendance.
The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Oboubi, who was present at the launch, announced the support of the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, to the project.
He explained that the purpose for the novel project is to show love to kids by the inspiration of Jesus Christ who is a friend of children.
The HUM National Coordinator, Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, revealed that the initiative, which is in fulfilment of the Great Commission, is not going to be a nine-day wonder. Rather, it is something that has come to stay and will be used as a mean to win souls for Christ. He expressed gratitude to the directors of all the ministries for offering their full support to the project.
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Deaconess Elizabeth Sackey, intimated her enormous joy and appreciated The Church of Pentecost for taking up such an initiative.
Sharing a testimony about how the training she received from her Sunday school days has played a significant role in shaping her to become the woman she is today, Hon. Sackey admonished the children to commit to God, take their Sunday school lessons seriously and apply it in their lives.
She urged the Children’s Ministry and HUM teachers to pay particular attention to children, including following them to their homes and familiarizing themselves with their families. This, she indicated, was a strategy she used as a child worker in the church for many years and has groomed many children into becoming ministers of The Church of Pentecost, including the HUM Coordinator.
Deaconess Sackey called on HUM not to end the project at Agbogbloshie but extend it to other parts of the city. She promised to collaborate with the church to support the initiative spread to other areas.
Pastor Alex Fofie, who delivered a short word of exhortation on ‘The Unleashed Church Leading The Little Children To The Saviour’s Waiting Arms,’ explained that it is the desire of Jesus is that the church saves children from hunger because His arms are always opened to them.
He mentioned that Christ does not want kids to be undermined and turned away from Him because they are not excluded from the Kingdom.
Another reason for which he indicated children must be saved is that they are the future leaders, saying, ‘We can never have our future generation without our current children.’
As part of the launch of the PENT5000 project, 252 children accepted Christ as their Lord and personal saviour and close to 2000 plates of food dished to street dwellers, mainly children.
In attendance was the Kaneshie Area Head and Executive Council Member, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante. Others were Pastor Prof. William Otoo Ellis (Children’s Ministry Director), Deaconess Philomina Mireku (Women’s Ministry Director) & her deputy, Deaconess Vivian Amfo, Apostle Dr. Colonel B.G. Kumi-Woode (Chaplaincy Ministry) Mrs. Priscilla Yirebi (Youth Ministry NEC Member), and Apostle Dr Philip Osei-Korsah (Director of the Counselling Ministry).
The Ministry to Persons With Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with Joni and Friends, a multinational non-governmental Christian organisation based in the United States of America (USA), has donated wheelchairs and crutches to inmates of the Tamale Prison in the Northern Region.
The items were donated on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the prison will have access to the wheelchairs and the crutches to aid their movements.
Receiving the items, the Northern Regional Commander of the Ghana Prisons Service, DDP Thompson Otsyokpo, thanked the team for the generous donation. He revealed that the items will go a long way to help the PWDs in custody.
Present at the donation were Pastor Alexander Nyame (National Coordinator, MPWDs), Pastor (ASP) Elvis Kofi Danquah (Northern Regional Chaplain/Tamale Central Prison), Pastor Isaac Aboagye (Godokpe District Pastor), Torben (Joni and Friends) and others. PENTECOST NEWS
The Ministry to Persons With Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost, in partnership with Joni and Friends, has launched an initiative to distribute free assistive devices to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Tamale metropolis.
The programme, which began on July 15, 2024, aims to enhance mobility and improve the quality of life for individuals facing physical challenges.
Led by the National Coordinator, Pastor Alexander Nyame, the MPWDs has embarked on a week-long working visit to Tamale with a mission to provide essential assistive devices, including wheelchairs, white canes, and crutches, to those in need.
Before receiving the devices, the PWDs undergo a comprehensive process. First, they register and verify their information for accuracy. Next, they participate in an assessment to determine their specific needs. Once assessed, they are equipped with the appropriate devices. However, the journey does not end there as they also receive vital counselling, where many find solace and make decisions that extend beyond physical well-being.
Speaking exclusively to PENTECOST NEWS, Pastor Nyame emphasised that the initiative aligns with Vision 2028 mandate of The Church of Pentecost. The church seeks to transform society by embodying Kingdom values and principles.
According to him, PWDs are integral to the church’s transformational agenda. Pastor Nyame’s conviction was clear, saying, ‘Reaching out to people with disabilities is not merely a favour—it is a divine and legal imperative.’
He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Joni and Friends, a US-based multinational non-governmental Christian organisation. The group seeks to envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and a rightful place within the body of Christ.
The joint efforts of the MPWDs and Joni and Friends will continue throughout the week, serving the Northern regions of Ghana. As wheelchairs roll, white canes guide, and crutches support, the message is clear: ‘Inclusion knows no bounds, and hope extends beyond physical limitations.’
The Northern Sector of the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs), led by Sector Coordinator Overseer Joshua Korku Semador, has provided training to 185 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in various vocational skills, including soap making, beverage production, and pastry baking.
The free training session took place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Bantama Central Assembly in the Bompata Area.
Addressing the participants, Overseer Joshua Korku Semador emphasised that the skills training aligns with the church’s “Vision 2028” and the objectives of the MPWDs.
“As part of the Sector’s vision, we intend to equip persons with disabilities with skills to improve their standard of living so they would not become burdens on their families and society,” he stated.
He underscored the importance of equipping persons with disabilities with vocational skills, enabling them to actively contribute to the church’s mission and vision.
In a brief exhortation, the Sector Coordinator referenced 1 Peter 2:9, a key theme text for the church’s 2024 theme.
He elaborated on the scripture’s significance, highlighting four key lessons: our origin, our purpose, our identity in God, and the tasks entrusted to us. Despite societal perceptions, he reminded participants that in the eyes of God, they are valued and specially chosen.
Participants were organised based on their interests and received training in various areas such as liquid soap making, shower gel production, beverage preparation (including sobolo and millet drink), as well as pastry baking (including chips, pies, and bread).
The enthusiasm displayed by participants was remarkable, and their testimonies of gratitude were heartfelt. Several participants expressed appreciation to the leadership and organisers of the program and encouraged fellow persons with disabilities to take the training seriously.
Also in attendance were members of the Sector Working Team, including Elder Dr. Joel Kyeremeh (Secretary), Elder Patrick Opoku Appiah (Bompata Area Coordinator & Sector Programmes Coordinator), Pastor Jacob Ossom (Abuakwa Area Coordinator & Sector Pastors’ Rep.), Deacon Edward Kwabena Effah Kontoh (Member), and various Area Coordinators from the Ashanti Region.
Others are Pastor Eric Oppong Asomah (Konongo Area Coordinator), Pastor George Owusu (Asokwa Area Coordinator), Pastor Emmanuel Akwaboah (New Tafo Area Coordinator), Pastor Richard Asare-Drah (Mampong Area Coordinator), and Pastor Daniel Konlan (Kwadaso Area Coordinator).
