New Tafo Area Donates Items Worth GHS 30,000.00 To Atebubu Area web

New Tafo Area Donates Items Worth GHS 30,000.00 To Atebubu Area

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The New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost has presented some items worth GHS 30,000.00 to the Atebubu Area in support of the missions enterprise of the Church.

The donation was done on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the New Tafo Area Office, where Apsonic motorbike, two bicycles, professional speakers and a mixer, bags of secondhand clothing, ladies and gents’ footwears were presented to the Atebubu Area Head, Apostle Isaac Amartey Anim.

Presenting the items, the New Tafo Area Head, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, explained that as people of God unleashed to transform their world, it is always incumbent on the Church to support mission areas to fulfil its soul winning mandate, believing and trusting that God will use those people to change the world.

According to him, supporting the work of missionaries is the task of every member of the Church, as one’s contribution makes them a part of spreading the Gospel among the nations for salvation.

He enlightened that offering to missions is the biblical model of expansion of the kingdom of God, and it requires huge investment, hence the Area’s commitment in helping fulfil the mandate.

The Area Head further encouraged individuals, locals, Districts and Areas of The Church of Pentecost to uphold missionary support to rescue the perishing.

Acknowledging the kind gesture by the New Tafo Area, Apostle Isaac Amartey Anim (Atebubu Area Head), expressed sincere thanks to missions devotees and encouraged them to keep up the good works they have been doing for their efforts will never go unrewarded.

Present at the short presentation ceremony was a cross-section of the New Tafo Area pastorate.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah & Dennis Owusu

HUM Inaugurates New Sub-Committees, Units & Departments web

HUM Inaugurates New Sub-Committees, Units & Departments

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The Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost General Headquarters, has inaugurated new sub-committees, units and departments in line with the ‘Vision 2028’ strategic objectives of the Ministry.

The inauguration, which was held on Friday, February 16, 2024 during the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) end-of-year meeting, was chaired by Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, the Chairman and also the National Coordinator.

In a short sermon, Pastor Victor Asante Darko, a National Executive Committee Member of HUM, and also the Area Head for the Afram Plains Area of the Church read from Numbers 11:17, where he admonished the newly inaugurated Committee/Unit Heads to help carry the burden of HUM which has been entrusted to the National Coordinator. 

The Sub-Committees/Units and Departments inaugurated included the Fulani Ministry, Unreached People Groups, Pentecost Hope Center, Pentecost Teens and Adults Challenge, Internal Migrants, Research and Innovation, Professionals in Critical Mission, Orality, Discipleship, Diaspora, Media, Arts and Sports. Others include the Secretariat, Equipping Centre, Outreach, Literature and the Nation Possessors.

The Leaders and Secretaries of these Sub-Committees/Units and Departments were prayed for, given a charge and unleashed to transform their worlds. 

In attendance were NEC Members of HUM, all HUM Pastors and their wives, as well as Area HUM Leaders from all 77 Areas of the Church in Ghana.

Report by HUM Media.

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Missions Board Begins 2024 Meetings

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The Missions Board of The Church of Pentecost has begun its end-of-year Missions Board Meetings, which is taking place from February 20 to 21, 2024, at the Pentecost Missions Transit Quarters in East Legon.

The meetings are to review the achievements and challenges of the church’s missions work in 2023 and plan for the future.

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who opened the meetings with an exhortation, praised the Missions Director and the board members for their wise counsel and guidance that enabled the church to achieve such remarkable results.

He urged them to continue to have a vision for nations, not just churches, and to reach out to the people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

He also challenged the church to be a ‘seeing’ ministry, not just a ‘hearing’ one, and to demonstrate the power of God through signs and wonders.

He said that the church should bring great joy to the broken cities and transform them with love and grace.

He stressed on the importance of unleashing the potential of every believer, regardless of their age, education, or status, and equipping them for the Great Commission.

He concluded by advising Church leaders to include children in the unleashing agenda, who are also agents of transformation.

The meeting is being attended by the General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the International Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, Apostle Larri Banimpo (Executive Council Member / National Head for Togo), Apostle James Raj (Executive Council Member / National Head, India), Apostle Miezou Amalanon K. Ernest (President, CoP La Cote D’Ivoire), and Apostle Dr. Lord Elorm Donkor (National Head, CoP UK).

Also present were Pastor George Prah (Member, Missions Board), Elder Dr. Lawyer Ken Aboah (Member, Missions Board), Pastor Emmanuel Appah (Finance and Administration Director, CoP), Elder Prof. Owusu Korankye (Finance Board Chairman) and others.

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Let's Think Nations, Not Churches – Apostle Nyamekye Tells Church Leaders web

Let’s Think Nations, Not Churches – Apostle Nyamekye Tells Church Leaders

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has urged church leaders to think of nations, not just churches, and to have passion and zeal for the gospel.

He made this call at the Missions Board Meeting held at the Pentecost Missions Transit Quarters in Accra on February 20, 2024.

He delivered a sermon on the topic “The Power Of The Scattered Believers”, based on Acts 8:1-8, which narrates the story of how the persecution of the early church led to the scattering of the believers and the spread of the gospel in Samaria.

He said that God can use the scattered servants to change the community and the nation, even in the midst of persecution and opposition.

He commended the International Missions Director and the board members for their good advice and guidance that enabled the church to establish its presence in 19 nations in one year.

The Chairman also challenged the church to be a ‘seeing’ ministry, not just a ‘hearing’ one, and to demonstrate the power of God through signs and wonders.

He said that the church should bring great joy to the broken cities and transform them with love and grace.

 “When there is not great joy in the city, then the city is a broken city. Life comes through scattered servants, whether young, old, or any age between,” he said and encouraged the church to be faithful and courageous in the face of challenges and opposition.

Apostle Nyamekye emphasised the importance of unleashing the potential of every believer, regardless of their age, education, or status, and equipping them for the Great Commission.

He said, “It is not about whether they’re educated or illiterates, not shortness or bigness – what is important is to unleash them, direct them, raise them and let them go.”

He stated that the unleashing business should include children, who are also agents of transformation.

The meeting was attended by the General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the International Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, Apostle Larri Banimpo (Executive Council Member / National Head for Togo), Apostle James Raj (Executive Council Member / National Head, India), Apostle Miezou Amalanon K. Ernest (President, CoP La Cote D’Ivoire), and Apostle Dr. Lord Elorm Donkor (National Head, CoP UK).

Also present were Pastor George Prah (Member, Missions Board), Elder Dr. Lawyer Ken Aboah (Member, Missions Board), Pastor Emmanuel Appah (Finance and Administration Director, CoP), Elder Prof. Owusu Korankye (Finance Board Chairman) and others.

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KEEP YOUR BED AND GARMENT UNDEFILED web

Keep Your Bed And Garment Undefiled

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Marriage is honourable, as the Bible says, and the bed is undefiled; however, it warns that God will judge whoremongers and adulterers (Hebrews 13:4).

The honourability of our marriages and relationships depends on how undefiled our matrimonial beds and spiritual garments are. God detests sexual assault, immorality, and adultery. Yes, “He really does”!!

The above scripture states that God will judge all adulterers and whoremongers (fornicators). I beseech you to keep your body and garment from defilement and contamination through any immoral act or engagement, as it may consequently ruin your life, health, and destiny.

The Bible advises, “See that no one is sexually immoral or godless like Esau, who, for a single meal, sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. And afterwards, when he wanted his father’s blessing, he was rejected. It was too late for repentance, even though he wept bitter tears” (Hebrews 12:16-17).

Dear young or married person, don’t trade your birthright (your spiritual heritage) by involving yourself in any form of sexual immorality or sin. Furthermore, fornication or sexual sin is a sinful act that wages war against our soul (1 Peter 2:11), ruining us and leading us on the path of destruction. Sex outside marriage or fornication is one of the greatest weapons the devil uses to castigate many potential destinies and frustrate them from fulfilling their divine purpose.

In Revelation 2:20, Jesus spoke to the church in Thyatira about Jezebel, who misleads God’s servants into sexual immorality and fornication. Sadly, in our days, Satan, through this same spirit and deceptive means, is seducing most young people and misleading them through the evil desires and pleasures of the flesh to sin sexually.

In 1 Corinthians 6:18-19, the Apostle warns us to flee from fornication or sexual sin because it is a sin that, when done, destroys God’s temple, which is our body. He repeats in 1 Thessalonians 4:3 that it is God’s will that we should be sanctified, avoiding sexual immorality.

Dearly beloved, let us live wisely and not unwisely (Ephesians 5:15). Today being Valentine’s Day, be vigilant because the devil is seeking whom to bring down completely and devour through sex. Dear young ones, don’t exchange your destiny, pride, dignity, and value for sex. That fleeting pleasure and lustful desire would amount to nothing after engaging in sex immorally.

The Bible says, “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time” (Hebrews 11:24-25). Like Moses, refuse to be a daughter or son of this evil world and choose to be part of God’s people living for purity and holiness rather than enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short while. 2 Timothy 2:22; Paul told Timothy to “Run away from infantile indulgence. Run after mature righteousness — faith, love, peace — joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God” (MSB). Discipline your sexual appetite, live righteously, and morally live for God and for your own good. Don’t be deceived!!

DEARLY BELOVED, DON’T BE NEGLIGENT IN CERTAIN SINFUL ACTIONS YOU TAKE; THEY MAY RESULT IN ROUGH CONSEQUENCES AND DESTROY YOUR DESTINY. Starve your appetite for pre-marital sex, dear young or married man/woman; discipline your sexual hunger for someone’s wife or husband. It can wage war against your soul and deteriorate your destiny; flee from it any time it crouches at your door.

Written by Elder David Gyamfi (PIWC-West Hills)

“Female Christian Teachers Caucus” Inaugurated At Apeguso SHS web

“Female Christian Teachers Caucus” Inaugurated At Apeguso SHS

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The School Outreach Ministry (SOM) of the Apeguso District in the Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost has succeeded in instituting a teachers’ prayer group at Apeguso Senior High School.

The group, known as the “Female Christian Teachers Caucus,” aims to mobilise Christian female teachers for prayers and sharing their expertise in promoting unity and excellence among the teachers in the school.

The prayer team, inaugurated on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, by the School Outreach Ministry, brought together all female teachers in the school, including Mrs. Victoria Asabea Badoo, the Headmistress of Apeguso Senior High School.

Also present were Pastor Clement Kofi Amankwa (Apeguso District Minister and Agormanya Area Media Ministry Chairman), Elder Daniel Lomo (Apeguso District Schools Outreach Ministry Leader), and Elder Benedict Foley, among others.

Speaking on the topic “His Divine Power,” with reference to 2 Peter 1:3-4, at the inauguration service held at the school’s premises, Pastor Clement Kofi Amankwa explained that anyone who believes in Jesus Christ has been given power over sin and evil.

He explained that believers must keep themselves pure to continue accessing the power and glory of God and, therefore, urged the gathering to exercise this power by depending fully on the Holy Spirit and abstaining from sin and anything that weighs them down.

Pastor Amankwa also advised them not to look elsewhere for power but to remain faithful to God in all circumstances, and God Himself would provide them with power to perform wonders.

He further explained that God’s divine power is the source of the believer’s energy, granting believers in this life and beyond the power to partake in the divine nature with exceedingly great and wonderful promises sufficient to keep them from falling.

He emphasised that through holiness, faith in God, and a disciplined prayer life, Christians could overcome every obstacle, enhancing excellence in all spheres of their lives.

The Apeguso District Minister, therefore, urged the teachers present to remain hardworking, united, prayerful, and peaceful in the school to make a positive impact. He further admonished the gathering to make the prayer team effective and vibrant.

Report by Apeguso Media Ministry Team

Guard The Structural Integrity Of Your Marriage - Pastor Laryea Tells Couples web

Guard The Structural Integrity Of Your Marriage – Pastor Laryea Tells Couples

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Pastor Paul Odai Laryea, the IT Manager of The Church of Pentecost and Resident Minister of Danquah Worship Centre in La Area, has stressed the importance of preserving the structural integrity of marriages. 

Delivering a message titled, “Guard the Pillars of your Marriage, anchored Submission and Love,” during a marriage ceremony held at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) Kokomlemle, Accra, on February 17, 2024, Pastor Laryea referred to Ephesians 5:21, 23, 24-27 and Judges 16:26-29, and encouraged couples to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 

He likened the story of Samson pulling down the Philistine pillars to the two pillars of marriage – Submission and Love.

Highlighting the divine significance of these pillars, Pastor Laryea stressed that adherence to God’s guidance is essential for the success of any marriage. He cautioned against cultural differences that might lead to clashes, emphasising the supremacy of God’s word in marital relationships.

Addressing misconceptions about submission, Pastor Laryea rejected the idea that submission is linked solely to a woman’s societal status, asserting that it extends to women in various positions. He emphasised that the husband being the head of the family does not equate to being a boss but rather entails roles designed by God for marital harmony.

He further urged husbands to emulate Christ’s love for the Church, emphasising the need for sacrificial and divine love. He cited 1 Corinthians 13 as a guide for husbands to apply the qualities of love in their marriages.

Offering practical advice, he encouraged couples to treat each other with respect, pray together, remember their vows, and find joy in each other’s company. He highlighted the importance of maintaining transparency, urging couples to share passwords and avoid threats in marital relationships.

In conclusion, Pastor Paul Laryea implored couples to fortify their unions against external threats, ensuring that the pillars of Submission and Love stand strong, echoing the belief that no metaphorical Samson can topple their marriage foundations.

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My Photo Journey With Apostle Dr Michael Ntumy web

My Photo Journey With Apostle Dr Michael Ntumy

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I was employed as a Photographer and Darkroom Technician in 1993 at Pentecost Press, then at La, the Head Office of The Church of Pentecost.

I was in charge of the darkroom, doing lithography works and photography. In 1998, I was privileged to attend the General Council Meeting for the first time at the Central Tabernacle in Koforidua. Former President Flt. J. J. Rawlings attended the opening ceremony held at the EREDEC Hotel, and after that, the meeting commenced at the Central Tabernacle. 

It was not easy for me to move around to take photos since media and social media coverage was not as common as it is today. Everything was ‘spiritual’ and serious business.

Then came the election of the Chairman and other Executive Council Members. It was in this election that Apostle Ntumy was elected as the Chairman of the Church. I was asked to prepare a venue for group photographs for Prophet M. K. Yeboah’s outgoing and Apostle M. K. Ntumy’s incoming executives. I remember with the help of Pastor Steve Nyakotey Quao (now retired), we suggested the EREDEC compound for the photo shoot. It was not a digital camera to check the images. It was 135 film I used and later sent to the photo lab for development and printing. Thank God, everything came out nicely for both executives. 

This experience began my photo journey with Chairman Ntumy. I became the Church’s official photographer for major events like induction services, council meetings, and other church programmes during his tenure of office.

Early Morning Call By Mrs Martha Ntumy

Mrs Martha Ntumy called me one morning to take some photographs after they had finished their term as Chairman of the Church and were preparing for Germany. When I got there, Mrs Ntumy said, “Daddy is tired and resting,” so I waited a while as she organised and had the photos taken.”

In about an hour, Mama Martha returned and told me that Apostle Dr Ntumy was getting ready for the photo shoot, as we call it today. My little knowledge of photography and diplomacy paved the way for me to put smiles on their faces and take photos. Lo and behold, one of those photographs is now the most used or circulated photo of Apostle Dr Ntumy within The Church of Pentecost and beyond. 

Mama Martha, a strong woman with a big heart, supported Apostle Dr Ntumy in finishing the work of the Lord in grand style. Ayekoo Apostlewaa.

Indeed, Apostle Dr Ntumy has served his Maker, the Lord Jesus Christ, and as one of our songs, No. 77 says: 

“Go, labour on, spend, and be spent, 

Thy joy to do the Father’s will; 

It is the way the Master went, 

Should not the servant tread it still?

Ayekoo, Apostle Dr Michael Kwabena Ntumy. You have done well, Papa. 

May he have a peaceful rest in the Lord. 

By John Boateng Asante

Twifo Praso Area Crusade Begins With 35 Souls webv

Twifo Praso Area Crusade Begins With 35 Souls

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The atmosphere was fully charged with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit when the Twifo Praso Area of The Church of Pentecost commenced its maiden crusade on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, with 35 souls being won for Christ on the night. 

The crusade dubbed ‘Twifo For Christ Crusade’ under the theme: “He Came to Set the Captives Free” (Luke 4:18) at Twifo Praso D/A A&D Basic School Park. 

Preaching the sermon, the Twifo Praso Area Head of the Church, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, based his sermon on Luke 4:18 and explained that one of the main reasons why Jesus Christ came into the world was to set the captives free from bondage, sickness and the power of sin and Satan. 

According to him, there is no other name through which humanity can be saved apart from the name of Jesus. 

He stated that although sin has placed humankind under the yoke of slavery, the Son of God has manifested Himself to break that yoke and bring freedom to those who believe in Him.

“Jesus Christ outlined His manifesto when He entered the synagogue as follows: ‘to preach the good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the captives, to recover sight to the blind and to set free the oppressed. Give your life to Him, and He will set you free,” he said. 

To the glory of God, the crusade recorded an attendance of 1,256 people, 35 souls won, 10 Holy Spirit baptisms, and three instant healings.

Present at the programme were Mrs Doris Otu-Nyarko (wife of the Area Head), Pastor Frank Asomani Asare (Twifo Praso Area Evangelism Leader) and Elder Godfred Asare (El-Shadai Prayer Centre Leader), among many other dignitaries.

The crusade will end on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Report by Joseph Smiles Adu.

Teshie-Nungua Area Ends 3-Day Residential Officers Retreat web

Teshie-Nungua Area Ends 3-Day Residential Officers Retreat

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The Teshie Nungua Area of The Church of Pentecost last Friday ended its three-day intensive All-Officers Residential Retreat (Apostolisation) at the Pentecost Convention Center (PCC).

About 2,300 ordained officers (elders, deacons, and deaconesses), ministers and their wives in the Area, and selected members participated in the programme. There were morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. 

In his opening address, the Area Head, Apostle Wilberforce Nkrumah-Agyeman, stated that the retreat was to usher participants into a new era, a new season of growth, and to transform the local churches. 

“I am excited for the days ahead as we unlock the boundless potential within us,” he stated, adding, “With hearts full of anticipation, let’s embark on this journey together, united in purpose and powered by the Holy Spirit.”

Apostle Nkrumah-Agyeman was hopeful that the retreat would launch a season of transformation and revival that would shake the foundations of the local church in the Teshie-Nungua Area and the world around.

The three-day retreat was addressed by Apostle Patrick Aseyorro (Suhum Area Head), Apostle Prof. Kwabena Agyapong Kodua (Vice Chancellor, Pentecost University), Elder Dr Nana Amo Tobin (Group Executive Chairman, Tobinco Group of Companies), Elder Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong (Executive Chairman, Jospong Group of Companies) and Prophet Jonathan Edmund Ameyaw (Rtd). They touched on various aspects of the topics for the programme, such as “The Characteristics of the Church Unleashed,” “The Church as a People of God,” “A People Living by the Principles, Values, and Lifestyles of the Kingdom of God,” and “Raising Godly Families to impact the Church and the State.“

Other topics were “Unleashing Wholistic Witnesses through the local church to impact society” and “Flourishing life through personal devotions and sacrificial giving and tithing.” 

Workshop sessions and physical exercise were also incorporated into the programme. 

Apostle Prof. Agyapong Kodua also led an impartation service on the last day. 

In an interview, some officers said this year’s theme and the retreat had empowered them to leave the comfort of the four walls of the church building and go out into the communities poised to unleash their giftings to influence every sphere of their lives.

Report by Yaa Asantewaah Adu Boahene.