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Pupils of Sabuli M/A KG and Primary School in the Lawra Area of The Church of Pentecost are set to enjoy improved classroom conditions following a donation of furniture and textbooks valued at GH¢22,850 by the Sabuli District, ending years of learning for some pupils on bare floors.

The presentation was made on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the school premises. The items included 32 dual desks, 10 hexagonal tables, 60 chairs and 60 textbooks to support teaching and learning, particularly at Kindergarten One (KG1), Kindergarten Two (KG2) and Basic One.

The intervention addresses a longstanding shortage of classroom furniture at the school, where inadequate seating arrangements had affected pupils’ learning experiences.

The furniture was fully financed by two benevolent individuals—a woman and her mother—who chose to remain anonymous. They also provided materials for sewing school uniforms for 100 pupils in the community. The cost of the uniform materials, as well as that of other educational interventions, was not included in the GH¢22,850 donation value.

At the ceremony, the Sabuli District Minister, Overseer Ebenezer Enyinful, announced the availability of the uniform materials to support the beneficiaries.

Beyond the intervention at Sabuli M/A KG and Primary School, the District distributed 1,400 exercise books to pupils in Borboor, Goziire and Gbare. The distribution formed part of an earlier initiative to provide 5,000 exercise books to schools across the district. The cost of these books was also excluded from the furniture and textbook donation value.

Addressing the gathering, the Lawra Area Head, Pastor Michael Awuni, expressed appreciation to participants for their presence, describing it as an expression of love and unity. Drawing from John 3:16, he explained that God’s gift of Jesus Christ demonstrated the depth of His love for humanity and offered salvation and eternal life.

Pastor Awuni said the intervention reflected the Church’s concern for the welfare of the community. He encouraged parents, guardians and other stakeholders to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour and become actively involved in the life of the Church.

The School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) for the Sabuli Circuit, Mr Daniel Angsogra, commended the Church for responding to a pressing educational need. He explained that furniture shortages remained a challenge in the circuit, with some pupils sharing desks designed for two among three or four learners, while others sat on the floor.

According to him, these conditions could affect pupils’ handwriting, concentration, health and dignity. He expressed confidence that the donation would improve the learning environment and assured the Church and its benefactors that the items would be put to good use. He also called for sustained collaboration between the Church and the Ghana Education Service.

A former District Chief Executive of Jirapa, Hon. Bernard Puozine, also commended The Church of Pentecost and Overseer Enyinful for their contributions to community development, encouraging the District Minister to sustain the initiatives.

Presenting the items to Mr Angsogra for onward delivery to the school authorities, Pastor Awuni said the gesture aligned with the Church’s Vision 2028, which seeks to unleash the whole Church to transform society with the values and principles of the Kingdom of God.

Also present was Pastor Stephen Okorie Asante, the Jirapa District Minister and a member of the Lawra Area Executive Committee, alongside traditional leaders, school staff, community leaders and residents of Sabuli and neighbouring communities.

PENT NEWS.

A two-week free medical outreach at Abesewa in the Ashanti Region is expected to provide about 130 surgical procedures for residents and people from neighbouring communities.

The initiative, organised by Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) in partnership with PENSA Ghana, PENSA International, Imaghe World and Mainline Health, Pennsylvania, is providing free medical screening, consultations, treatment and surgeries to people who require specialised care.

The medical team includes surgeons and medical doctors from Ghana and the United States, who are attending to patients with various conditions requiring surgical intervention.

Among the conditions targeted are thyroid disorders, hernia and fibroids, as well as other conditions identified through the screening exercise.

More than 300 residents underwent medical screening on the opening day, with additional beneficiaries expected as the outreach progresses.

The programme is also serving people from surrounding communities, including Bechem, offering access to specialised healthcare that may otherwise be beyond the reach of some residents due to financial constraints.

Organisers said the outreach was designed to respond to both immediate and critical healthcare needs, particularly for people who may have postponed treatment because of the cost of medical care.

Held under the theme, “Healing Bodies, Saving Souls,” the initiative also seeks to combine healthcare delivery with Christian ministry and evangelism.

The two-week programme will continue with medical screening, consultations, treatment and surgical procedures for beneficiaries from Abesewa and adjoining communities.

PENT NEWS.

The Twifo Praso Area of The Church of Pentecost, has commissioned a mechanized borehole water project for Twifo Praso D/A B & C and other schools in the Praso Community.

The project, which cost GH¢47,900, was commissioned by the Twifo Praso Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the premises of the B & C Basic School.

The initiative forms part of the Church’s social intervention programme under the Vision 2028 agenda, which seeks to contribute to the development and transformation of communities through practical interventions.

The provision of the facility became a priority after the leadership of the Church identified the challenges associated with inadequate access to potable water in the schools and surrounding community.

The mechanised borehole is expected to provide potable water to Twifo Praso D/A B & C Basic School, Twifo Praso Anglican Basic School, Twifo Praso Catholic Basic School and the Twifo Praso Roman Ridge Community 1.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Apostle Otu-Nyarko preached on the theme “Jesus Christ, the Living Water,” based on John 4:5-15.

He described water as an essential necessity of life, noting that it refreshes, cleanses, cools and brings people together.

Drawing from the encounter between Jesus Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well, Apostle Otu-Nyarko said the physical water provided through the project, while important, points to a greater spiritual need.

“There is something more important than this water which has been provided, and it is called the living water,” he said, explaining that the living water comes through Jesus Christ.

He therefore urged the beneficiaries and community members to accept Jesus Christ, stressing that salvation is found in Him.

The Twifo Atti Morkwa District Chief Executive, Isaac Yawson, expressed appreciation to The Church of Pentecost for the intervention and commended the Church for responding to a critical need affecting the schools and the wider community.

The Twifo Atti Morkwa District Director of Education, Mrs Augustina Attakora, also thanked the Church for providing the facility and urged the beneficiary schools and community members to take proper care of the water system.

She emphasised the need for collective responsibility to ensure that the facility remains functional and serves its intended purpose for many years.

Mrs Attakora subsequently unveiled the project plaque, after which Apostle Otu-Nyarko officially commissioned the facility.

The commissioning was attended by the Area Secretary, Pastor Paul Mensah; Area Estate Committee Chairman, Pastor Emmanuel Asante Obeng; pastors within the Area and their spouses; Head of Finance and Administration at the District Education Office, Mr Alfred Ackumey; Headteacher of Twifo Praso D/A B & C Basic School, Madam Sanatu Billah; and other invited guests.

The Church says the intervention is intended to complement its spiritual mission by contributing to the wellbeing and development of the communities in which it operates.

Report by Joseph Smiles Adu

More than 500 young women from 13 districts under the Haatso Area of The Church of Pentecost have been equipped with essential skills to strengthen their leadership capacity and prepare them for greater impact in the church, workplace and society.

The participants were drawn from the Virtuous Ladies, the young ladies’ wing of the Women’s Ministry, and attended the 2026 Empowerment Conference held at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC)-Atomic in Accra under the theme, “Empowered to Fulfil My Calling.”

Speaking at the conference, Past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) and the Association of Women Accountants Ghana, Deaconess Angela Peasah, urged the young ladies to believe in themselves and embrace failure as part of the growth process.

She stressed that success is a gradual journey and encouraged the participants to take advantage of opportunities to learn, build soft skills, pursue internships, seek mentorship and engage in volunteer activities as they prepare for future leadership roles.

Mrs Peasah, who is also a Board Member of Absa Bank, shared her personal journey and attributed a major turning point in her life to a foundation anchored in salvation, the Word of God and prayer.

The conference focused on five key soft skills: effective communication, leadership, conflict management, emotional intelligence and public speaking.

The sessions were facilitated by experienced professionals, including Mrs Rita Sarpong Asante, Mrs Mary Tobbin Osei, Mrs Salomey Armah, Mrs Ewurafua Boafo and Mrs Emma Adwoa Appiaa Osei-Duah.

Participants were taken through practical strategies for effective communication, purposeful leadership, peaceful conflict resolution, emotional regulation and confident public speaking.

Haatso Area Head, Apostle William Boakye Agyarko, commended the Haatso Area Women’s Ministry and Virtuous Ladies leadership for organising the conference and encouraged the young women to use the skills acquired to “possess the nations” in every sphere of their lives.

The event also featured an awards session, where the immediate past Haatso Area Women’s Ministry executives, led by Deaconess Mrs Charlotte Amegatse, were honoured for their service. The immediate past Virtuous Ladies Lead Coordinator, Deaconess Mrs Mary Tobbin Osei, was also recognised for her role in birthing and nurturing the initiative.

Atomic Hills District emerged as the Most Engaging District and the district with the Highest Participation.

The conference also featured an exhibition showcasing businesses and products owned by some of the participants.

Pent News.

The Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) of the Achimota Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated items worth GH¢25,400 to the Ofankor Police Station to improve its working environment and support effective service delivery.

The donation, which formed part of activities marking the 2026 PENTSOS Awareness Weekend, included office furniture, an air conditioner, 3D signage, waiting chairs and other essential items needed by the station.

Presenting the items, Pastor Dr. Job Wiredu, Ofankor District Pastor and representative of the Achimota Area Head, Apostle Joseph Danzerl, said the intervention was in line with the Church’s commitment to addressing both the spiritual and physical needs of people.

He cited the biblical account of Jesus feeding the five thousand, as recorded in Matthew 14:13–21, noting that Christ demonstrated the importance of combining spiritual ministry with practical support for people’s physical needs.

Pastor Dr. Wiredu said the Church was therefore committed to following Christ’s example by complementing the preaching of the Gospel with interventions that contribute to the wellbeing of communities and institutions.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Ofankor Police Station, Superintendent Kingsley Kofi Kanda, Mile 7 District Police Commander, commended PENTSOS and The Church of Pentecost for their continued support to the Ghana Police Service.

He, however, appealed to the Church to consider supporting the construction of a new police station, explaining that the existing facility was in a weak condition and prone to flooding.

According to him, a new facility would provide a safer and more suitable working environment for police officers and enhance their ability to serve residents within the area.

The donation was also attended by Pastor Joseph Ndanyinanseh, New Achimota District Pastor and PENTSOS Pastors’ Representative; Elder Gabriel Koranteng Gyasi, Area PENTSOS Chairman; members of the PENTSOS committee and other church officers. The intervention forms part of PENTSOS’ community engagement and social intervention initiatives aimed at supporting institutions and contributing to the wellbeing of communities within the operational areas of The Church of Pentecost.

The Gonasua District of the Berekum Area of The Church of Pentecost has commissioned a mineral water processing plant to provide clean drinking water for residents of the Gonasua community and its surrounding areas.

The project, initiated by the District Minister, Pastor Foster Kokou Payo, and his wife, is expected to improve access to potable water while also supporting the activities of the church within the district.

The commissioning ceremony was officiated by the Area Head, Apostle Robert Andoh, who delivered a sermon drawn from Philippians 4:6–9 and 1 Peter 5:6–7. He encouraged congregants to continually present their needs to God, assuring them of His care and ability to meet every need.

The event was attended by the Municipal Chief Executive for Jaman South, Honourable Satia Ouattara, as well as traditional leaders from Gonasua and neighbouring communities. Also present were Pastors Cosmos Tuah, Alex Otieku, Stephen Barnes, Eric Amoah Takyi, the Gonasua Assemblyman, and the Unit Committee Chairman.

Members of the Gonasua community expressed gratitude to God and to The Church of Pentecost for the initiative, describing the project as timely and beneficial to the area.

Report by Berekum Area Media