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The Ayigya District in the Bompata Area of The Church of Pentecost on October 29, 2023 organised a retirement service for five officers who have served the church meritoriiusly for several years.

They are Elder Hope Appiah, who served for 42 years (1981-2023); Deaconess Mary  Saa Mansah, who served for 30 years (1993-2023); Deaconess Florence Appiah, who served for 33 years (1990-2023); Deaconess Margaret Donkor, who served for 43 years (1980-2023); and Deaconess Comfort Boakye, who served for 27 years (1996-2023).

The glorious event, which took place at the Safo Memorial Temple, was chaired by the Bompata Area Head, Apostle V. K Asamoah.

Preaching on the theme: “Fight the Good Fight, Keep the Faith, Finish the Race” with scripture references from 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 7-8, the Bompata Area Head congratulated the retirees for their selfless service to God and the church over the years and advised active officers to emulate the exemplary qualities of sacrifice, commitment, humility, hard work, perseverance, and a strong prayer life exhibited by the retired officers.

He emphasised that once someone is called into a leadership or ministry position, they should serve with a clear mind and heart to receive God’s blessings.

Apostle Asamoah also encouraged the retired officers to continue contributing to the advancement of God’s kingdom even in retirement by participating in church meetings.

Present at the service were Apostle R. K. Andoh (Essam-Debiso Area Head), Apostle D. Y. Nsaful (Old Tafo Area Head), Pastor Ernest Addo (Kentikrono District Minister), Pastor E. D Annor (Rtd.) and Mrs. Kyei Mensah.

Report by Elder Immanuel Asamoah Maclean

As part of their commitment towards the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda of The Church of Pentecost through community and livelihood development, the Buipe District Minister in the Kintampo Area of the church, Pastor Eric Owusu and his family have donated educational materials to support all Junior High School (JHS 1) students in the Buipe Circuit of the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region. 

In all, 750 students benefited from the gesture by the pastor and his family, receiving five books each and a pen at a total cost of GH¢8,700.00. 

Both public and private schools in the area benefited from the donation, which took place on October 20, 2023, at the Buipe Central Auditorium of The Church of Pentecost.

The Central Gonja District Director of the Ghana Education Service, Mrs Veronica Tampour-Kuupol, who chaired the event, encouraged students to take their studies seriously and avoid deviant behaviours that can endanger their future. 

She appreciated Pastor Eric Owusu and his family for their kind gesture. 

“Thank you, and God bless you. We look forward to receiving more,” she said. 

Representatives of the beneficiary schools took turns to show their appreciation to the pastor and his family.

The Director of the Benkrom Pentecost Child and Youth Development Centre, Mr Felix Donkor, applauded the donors for such an impactful initiative. He also pleaded with other individuals to emulate the gesture of the pastor.

In a brief interview with the media, Pastor Eric Owusu said the gesture was a way he and his family can contribute to the educational needs of the children in the community. 

“It is a way of motivating these young ones to take their academics seriously,” he stated.

Mrs Esther Owusu, the wife of the district pastor who is also the headmistress of Buipe Higher Height JHS, added that the donation sought to bring relief to some families, especially those affected by the recent floods in the community. 

“Jesus preached, taught, healed and fed the people,” she said, adding, “As his disciples, we must also replicate what our Master did.”

In attendance were students, the clergy from the Local Council of Churches, church members, opinion leaders, various stakeholders, teachers and officials from the District Education Office.

Report by Buipe District Media Team.

The Achimota Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Joseph Danzerl, has admonished Christian youth to use their God-given potential and spiritual gifts to make a positive impact in their generation.

He said this during his first meeting with the youth in the Achimota Zone in the Achimota Area on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Achimota Central Assembly auditorium.

Speaking to the theme “Making a Positive Impact as a Christian Youth,” and quoting 1 Timothy 4:12-16, the Area Head recounted how the Apostle Paul instructed Timothy, a young leader, to give attention to the study of God’s word, exhortation, and sound doctrine in order to save himself and others.

He pointed out that in order for Timothy to have a positive impact as a young man in his generation, he was admonished to use his gifts in addition to practicing sound biblical doctrine.

Apostle Danzerl intimated that “When you neglect your gifts as a youth, you become passive, and when you become passive, the church suffers and her zeal fades.”

“Have the mindset to positively impact your generation; you cannot be passive any longer. Instead, get involved and put your gifts to use for the Lord is with you,” he stressed.

Touching on making a positive impact, the Area Head stated, “A positive impact is all about exhibiting Christlike Character, making sure your inactions and actions are in line with God’s word in order to transform one’s generation and lead people to Christ Jesus.”

Using 1 Samuel 17 to highlight David’s attributes as a young man, the Area Head stated that David was obedient, bold, skilled, and above all, he feared and believed in God, which enabled him to be a part of the solution in his generation. 

He further noted that Joseph also became a blessing to his generation because of his unwavering faith in God in the face of adversity. Joseph was rejected, mistreated, sold into slavery by his brothers, wrongly convicted, and imprisoned, but he became a part of the solution in his days because the Lord was with him.

“Just as Joseph’s imprisonment served as a stepping stone to his greatness, so will the Lord turn every adversity and evil scheme to your favour,”

“If you are on fire for God anyone who attempts to harm you will work in vain, for greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world,” the Area Head exhorted.

Apostle Danzerl admonished the youth to be resolute in their fight against sin and not to be pressured to sin against God just as Daniel and his friends resolved not to defile themselves with royal food and wine.

“It is the word of God we keep in our hearts that keeps us from sinning. Joseph was able to flee from sin because he kept and valued the word of God,” he said.

“You are not just anybody, don’t let people push you to do things that are against God’s word, ” he reiterated.

What do you have to make an impact in the church? The young boy in John 6:9, gave his lunch to Jesus to perform a miracle to feed over five thousand people, what are you giving to Jesus to use to bless your generation? he quizzed.

Apostle Joseph Danzerl urged Christian Youth to fully trust in God because He is faithful from generation to generation. He concluded, “One of the most painful things is a Christian Youth who does not trust in God and instead consults mediums in the face of adversity.”

Mrs. Dorcas Danzerl, the wife of the Achimota Area Head, the Area Youth Leadership and other Youth Ministry workers were also present at the meeting.

Report by Achimota Area Media Team