Tema Greenwich Meridian District Retires Three Gallant Officers web

Tema Greenwich Meridian District Retires Three Gallant Officers

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The Tema Greenwich Meridian District of The Church of Pentecost has organised a retirement service to honour three distinguished officers who have served the church for many years. 

The event took place at the Safo Memorial Temple in Tema on November 26, 2023.

The three retired officers were Elders Richard Oppong, Akwasi Boaten-Sekyerehene, and John Kwame Ansah, who had served for 31, 31, and 26 years, respectively. They all served as district executive committee members and were reviewed this year.

Apostle Emmanuel Offei Ankra-Badu, the Area Head for Tema, presided over the retirement service and delivered a sermon on the theme, “Responding to Divine Call.” 

He explained the divine call of a leader, the criteria necessary to align oneself with God’s call, and the five-stage approach to responding to it – having a revelation of God, realising the value of Christ’s holiness, recognition of one’s sinfulness, renewal of one’s mind on Christ’s perspective and the response of their lifestyle.

Apostle Ankrah-Badu commended the retired officers for their sacrifices and prayed to God to grant them a long life.

The District Minister, Pastor Dr Suleman De-Graft Issaka, congratulated Safo Memorial Temple and Community 2 assemblies for organising the retirement service. He also congratulated the retirees and thanked them for their service to God and humanity.

The retired officers expressed their profound appreciation to God, the church leadership, and their families for the privilege of serving in various capacities in the Lord’s vineyard.

The service featured a performance of the district cadet corps and the children’s cultural troupe in action.

Present at the event were Apostle Matthew Larbi Wettey (Rtd) and his wife, Mrs Elizabeth Larbi Wettey; Mrs Esther Issaka (wife of Tema Greenwich Meridian District Minister); Pastor Abraham Bonsu (Oyarifa District) and wife, Mrs Esther Bonsu, and Pastor Samuel Oduro Appiah (Obo-Kwahu District).

Others were Elder Paul Kuwornu (Tema Area Deacon), Elder Dr Henry Hackman (Area Executive Committee Member), and Deaconess Charity Kuwornu (Area Women’s Leader), among others.

Report by Benjamin Quarshie.

Mamprobi District Wins Maiden Dansoman Area Women's Ministry Music Contest web

Mamprobi District Wins Maiden Dansoman Area Women’s Ministry Music Contest

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It was all joy and excitement as the choral group of the Mamprobi District of The Church of Pentecost was adjudged overall winners of the maiden Dansoman Area Women’s Ministry music contest.

The event was climaxed the ministry’s annual end-of-year thanksgiving service dubbed “Aseda Kese” Area Joint Service held at the Mamprobi Central Assembly auditorium on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

It was a beautiful sight to behold as girls and women, (young and ood alike) from the 15 districts turned up in their numbers to observe the much anticipated competition.

The music contest, which took centre stage on the night, saw all the participating districts cladded in Women’s Ministry paraphernalia with different designs and outfits. All the contesting choirs had one paraphernalia or the other in their outfits to show forth their readiness to battle it out for the ultimate.

The contest began with the New Mamprobi Choir, arrayed in their Women’s Ministry branded lacostes ad black skirts to match. They sang, “What Can I Offer to You O’ Lord” composed by Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah (Rtd.) as their opening song and descended the stage with the “Mo Mmo Ose Mma Ne Din” one the songs on the 2018 Theme Songs compilation of the church.

Next to minister was the Women’s Ministry choir from Gbegbeyise District who sang a number of the Women’s Ministry collection of songs which included, “Mmaa Yesom, Yesom Ama Awurade,” “Ye Me Deborah,” among others.

Laterbiokoshie District mounted the stage to unwrap what they had been preparing to offer in the contest. Their opening song signalled victory in their quest for supremacy on the night, ministering “Yesu Ye Me Nkunim Frankaa Yi,” one of the classics from the 2019 Theme Song collection of The Church of Pentecost. They ended their ministration with, “Mede Nwerapa” another song of encouragement from the Women’s Ministry collection of songs.

James McKeown Worship Centre ascended the stage with the popular “Yedawase Yeyi W’aye” song and placed the icing on the cake with a song from the stables of one of Ghana’s renowned gospel musicians, Cindy Thompson’s “Dromo.”

A faith-quickening testimony from Deaconess Janet on God’s provision of the fruit of the womb after several years of childlessness also followed.

Later on, Russia Worship Centre also ascended the stage with the “Mo Yesu Mo” song and went into full force with a Twi Chrsitmas Melody, “Yede Anigye Mawo Afehyiapa” and capped of their ministration with the “Okaa Na W’aye” song.

Mamprobi District did not let down their guns either as they glamourously ascended the stage with one of the Women’s Ministry songs titled, “Adom Bi Asiesie Me” and rounded it up with “Ohempong Kristo No,” another of Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah’s songs.

Glefe District ascended the stage in similar fashion with the ‘Mmaa Moada Anaa’ song and exited the stage with ‘Ebenezer New Nyame De Yen Abeduru Nie’.

Dr. Priscilla Sey, thrilled the house with another of Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah’s songs titled, “Maba Wo Nnwunu Ase” composed in 2012.

Praise Acchord from PIWC Dansoman also took turns to lead the house in some worshipful tunes comprising, “Ebenezer,” “Kronkron Ne Wo Awurade” and “Menso Mene Hwan?”

Sakaman District ascended on stage with another of Apostle Professor Poku Onyinah’s songs titled, “Y’edawase a Efata Wo,” which they also ministered as their main song.

Sahara District though small in their numbers got the house grooving to their cocktail rendition of the ‘Aseda Ben’ by the evergreen Daughters of Glorious Jesus interspersed with Harmonious Chorale’s “Nea Wode Me Abeduru Ni.”

Bethel District, also didn’t fail to unplug one of Apostle Professor Poku Onyinah’s,  “Zion’s Strong Tower” and capped it off with a song titled, “Joy Like A River.”

Dansoman District latched onto “Mo” by Piesie Esther followed by Harmonious Chorale’s “Nea Wode M’abeduru Nie”  and exited the stage with “Oseyie” by SP Kofi Sarpong.

Mpoasei District pulled out one of the 2023 theme songs classic titled, “Gyina” by Rose Ahenkora.

Chemunaa District, however, stole the night with their hand-held battery powered torches with which they ministered their song to drive home a main thought of Jesus as the light of the world. Their choice of music genre was quite different from the others as they all sang in unism and danced energetically in accordance to the typical Ga-speaking coastal lifestyle. Rounding it off with “Jerusalem,” their ministration received the deserving cheers and applause from the audience.

Twereboa District also ministered another of the renowned Ghanaian Police Officer and musician, SP Kofi Sarpong titled, “Mekamfo No.”

A well-crafted poetry recital by Deaconess Eunice Awuah was enough to switch the euphoria for a brief exhortation by Mrs. Rebecca Sey, wife of the Area Head, Apostle Daniel Sey, who was also in attendance.

She spoke on the topic: “The Lord Will Bless You Anyhow,” inspired from 2 Corinthians 9:8.

The judges then took to the podium to deliver the results from accumulated scores after Apostle Daniel Sey led the house in prayer after the exhortation.

The judges gave the five areas of assessment as follows; Vocal Quality, Stage Craft, Creativity in song, Costume and Number of supporting members from the respective districts.

Based on this, New Mamprobi District was adjudged the Best Dressed choir while Gbegeyise District took the award for the District with the highest supporting members.

Gbegbeyise District won another award, coming 4th just behind Chemunaa who took 3rd place.

New Mamprobi District again got themselves in 2nd place with Mamprobi District winning the ultimate.

In attendance were the immediate-past Area Head,  Prophet Ebenezer Appiah, and his wife, Mrs. Janet Appiah, as well as a cross section of the pastorate and their wives.

Also in attendance were past and present Area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee members, District leaders and members from the various districts.

Report by Mamprobi District Media Team

2023 National Youth Quiz Ends With Wa, Agormanya, Goaso & Ho Areas Claiming The Ultimate web

2023 National Youth Quiz Ends With Wa, Agormanya, Goaso & Ho Areas Claiming The Ultimate

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In a nerve-racking, five-hour series of contests at the PIWC-Asokwa auditorium, 16 Areas, seeded into three contesting groups, had their last dance in determining who comes on top in the various contests with their accompanying categories.

The Junior Category of the Bible Bee Contest saw Goaso, Agormanya, Achimota and Kwadaso areas, unleashing the verses of scriptures they had committed to memory.

The 1st and 2nd Semi-Final encounters saw Goaso and Kwadaso Areas, sailing through to the Grand Finale with Agormanya gaining a late ticket after the winning the playoff over Achimota.

Surprisingly, an overwhelming display of courage and determination saw the defending champions amass 144.25 points in the 3rd round known as the ‘home stretch’ to set the win it and become the 1st Area to win and successfully defend their trophy in the Junior Category-Bible Bee Contest.

Kwadaso and Goaso areas followed suit in 2nd and 3rd place with 302 points and 289.85 points respectively.

The Senior Category of the Bible Bee Contest on the other hand saw Ho Area gliding past Kwadaso and Tarkwa in the Grand Finale to lift the trophy.

The Ho Area led by Andrews Helegbe couldn’t make it to the Grand Finale of the 2022 edition held last year. Unperturbed by the defeat, he prepared-in-wait and kept knocking at the door of opportunity sailed through this time round, accumulating 421.5 points to lift the trophy.

Tarkwa Area emerged 1st runner-up earning 399 points while Kwadaso Area finished 3rd with 380.25 points.

The Junior Category of the Questions and Answers Contest on the other hand saw Goaso Area etching their names in the quiz hall of fame for the first time after seeing off Dansoman and Suame Areas with a whooping 35.5 points, maintaining a 12.5 point-gap advantage over Dansoman Area who bounced back from an initial defeat and play-off amassing 23 points.

Suame Area saw the tide turned against them as they came behind Dansoman Area with 21.5 points, whom they defeated in the Semis.

The last contest that saw a charged euphoria and effervescent cheers and applause, was the Senior Category – Questions and Answers Contest with Wa, Kaneshie and Bompata Areas battling for glory. Kaneshie and Bompata Areas entered the contest as favourites to win the ultimate with Wa Area coming through the back door as underdogs.

Nevertheless, they left no stone unturned, capitalising upon every bonus question that went abegging. In all three rounds, before the Problem of the Day Round, Wa laid behind Kaneshie in 2nd place with 37 points, only a 1.5 gap separating them.

It was soon to be discovered that the Problem of the Day was going to be the decider of the fates of these three contesting.

The outcome of the Problem of the Day Round saw Wa Area overtaking Kaneshie Area in 1st place with 41.5 points. Kaneshie who could only earn a point from the last round couldn’t help but fall to 2nd place with Bompata Area coming third.

That was indeed a record-making feat achieved in the history of the quiz. The first ever northern side to lift a trophy in the history of the National Youth Quiz Competition since its inception.

Report by NYQC Editorial Team

Ensure That The Home Cell Concept Works web

Ensure That The Home Cell Concept Works – Apostle Gakpetor To Church Leaders

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Apostle Samuel Kojo Gakpetor, the Coordinator for the National Discipleship and Leadership Development Committee (NDLDC) of The Church of Pentecost, has challenged, Church leaders, particularly ministers and their wives, to ensure the success of the Home Cell concept in their respective stations in line with the new directive of leadership.

The new strategic vision of the Church, dubbed Vision 2028, directs that Home Cell meetings are now to be held on the Mondays of the Communion (Lord’s Supper) Week in the ensuing years.

Apostle Samuel Gakpetor, who is also the Agormanya Area Head, said this on the first day of the two-day 2023 Pre-Christmas Convention Residential Retreat held for the Agormanya Area pastorate and wives from Thursday, December 7, to Friday, December 8, 2023.

In his presentation, Apostle Gakpetor revealed that the new directives on the change of Home cell meeting days to Mondays of the Communion Week have taken into consideration various concerns from grassroots regarding factors relevant for the effectiveness of the Cell concept.

He observed that challenges raised over the years bordered on the lack of involvement of officers and challenges related to the time of the meeting.

Concerning the current arrangement under Vision 2028, the NDLDC Coordinator commented that the use of Lord’s Supper Monday is very good because “the day is uncontested.”

To ensure the workability of the new arrangement, he hinted officers are to be assigned to various Cells to mobilise the members for effective Communion Week prayers.

He hinted that, when well organised, it will enhance the participation of members and officers in the Communion week as well as close the “back door” of the local church.

To roll out the new arrangement, he suggested that: “Ministers should review the current state of the Home Cell in their local assemblies with the presiding elders to ascertain the challenges and what needs to be done; train and reorient officers on the Home Cell concept; assign officers to the Home cells to man them; zone Home Cell and appoint zonal coordinators to ensure supervision and monitoring and to become a model themselves.”

He added that the zonal coordinators for the zoned cells will also provide mentoring and pastoral responsibilities for the Home Cell leaders under them.

The Pre-Christmas Residential Retreat was scheduled to prepare and equip the ministers and wives in the Area for the coming Christmas Convention.

Apostle Samuel Gakpetor used the opportunity to share with the ministers the new trajectories through Vision 2028.

The meeting was attended by almost all the pastors and wives across the 24 districts in the Agormanya Area.

Report by Agormanya Area Media

THE FOUR POWER WORKINGS OF JESUS web

The Four Power Workings Of Jesus: Reflections From The “Tema-Ashaiman For Christ” Crusade

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While watching the live telecast of the recently held “Tema-Ashaiman for Christ” crusade on Pent TV, as many people stepped forward to receive the workings of the Lord Jesus Christ in diverse needs, the Holy Spirit gave me an intuition into these workings as Elder Seth Yaw Peasah led them during the divine healings and prayer sessions.

These are what the Lord laid on my heart as Elder Peasah spoke about virtues that went out from the Lord Jesus unto his audience and those who approached him (Jesus) for diverse miracles. The workings are thus termed because the Lord Jesus said in John 5:17 that, “The Father is always at work to this very day, and I too am working.” Broadly speaking, we have two kinds of this work – the teaching and power ministrations of Jesus – Acts 1:1b.

I wish to dwell on the power workings of Christ for the sake of this presentation. These workings can be referred to as the different approaches the Lord Jesus administers healings, exorcisms, etc. to his followers in the confirmation of the written or spoken Word of God. I wish to also emphasise that what I am about to share with us may not be the only definite ways Christ channels out his workings. There may be other forms, for we know that our God works in mysterious ways. Meanwhile, the four types of power workings of Christ are discussed as follows;

SILENT WORKINGS

This is an unannounced encounter and breakthrough that takes place in the life of a person that the Lord touches during prayers or declarations. Silent workings play a vital role during prayer encounters. Here, many of the congregants at any gathering in Jesus’ name may receive this touch of God in the Spirit. This also means that God is always working behind the scenes for the well-being of all who call on him and come to him.

The Word of God is Spirit (John 6:63); it works in the spirit realms first before manifesting in the physical realm. When the Lord works in the heart of the individual, the process is usually silent, but the outcome becomes dumbfounding – Matthew 15:28. Sometimes it is worrying to hear some congregants say at prayer meetings, “The man of God did not touch us,” and others also usually say, “We did not feel anything.” Beloved, be encouraged that the Spirit and the Word of God are at work in you, and silently the fruits will be evident in you too.

Just as a garden plant sprouts, grows, and branches out to maturity, and no one sees how this growth happens, exactly so is how our Lord does silently heal us when we approach him for mercy. I speak under the unction of the Spirit of God, that may God silently touch you and make you whole, in Jesus’ name!

SWIFT WORKINGS

This is a quick move of the power of God over the life of the individual waiting for a miracle or a change of whatever circumstance that might be taking place in his/her life. It happens so fast, especially for new believers and people with great faith – Luke 7:2-10, Mark 10:52.

In certain dire situations and especially on the brink of death circumstances, it may need the swift intervention of God for a touch of salvage, quick restoration, and such a speedy grant of grace from above. In Mark 1:30-31, some of the disciples of Jesus had to immediately inform him of the fever of Simon’s mother-in-law who was down on bed. Jesus immediately went to her, took her by the hand, and she was made whole. Praise the Lord!

Newborn babes in the faith usually receive this kind of grace from the Lord. The reason is for them to grow in their newfound faith with the Lord – Psalm 8:2. For instance, when a sister is in Church for a few months or years and she gets the open door for her marriage, etc., do not envy her but praise God for the fulfillment of the Word of the Lord.

On the other hand, a believer with great faith can also receive this kind of workings from the Lord Jesus. The Lord Jesus usually says, “Your faith has made you whole… Mark 10:52, Luke 8:48, 17:19, etc. With faith and especially the great kind of faith, anything is immediately possible! May the Church of God raise young believers to become possessors of this great faith, O Lord increase our faith!

STRONG WORKINGS

This is an active strong power that comes out from the Lord Jesus to effect healings in some sort of chronic situations in individuals hoping for encounters – Mark 5:30.

The Lord God is described in Psalm 24:8 as, “Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.” It is stronger circumstances that require a stronger God to deal with them. We must be certain in our minds that there is nothing impossible to the Lord. It must be noted herein that the kind of virtue that went out from the Lord Jesus to heal the woman with the issue of blood for 12 years was a strong working power – Mark 5:30.

Beloved, it is the same kind of power from the Spirit of God that Jesus calmed the raging sea (Mark 4:37-41). No amount of strong force of disturbance, sickness, instability, chaos, and torment can ever stand before the Living Jesus who has all power strongly vested in His Name – Luke 10:17.

Luke 8:27-33 reveals a stronghold of lunatism called legion that was dwelling in one man. O what a state of destruction this man would be?! That very day, Jesus met him on the shores of Gerasenes and cast out all the 6000 demons from this man, glory be to Jesus! Usually, this kind of exorcism of demons will be fierce and such a sight to behold – the clash of two powers between God and the kingdom of darkness bringing deliverance to the soul of this demon-possessed man. Hallelujah!

SPECTACULAR WORKINGS

Usually what seems impossible to every normal human being and it turns out to be possible will bring an awe before the sight of men. For instance, when the blind suddenly sees, the lame walks, the dead brought back to life, the leper is cleansed, the hunchback is healed, etc. Above all, when the sinner repents and receives Jesus as Lord and Saviour – Matthew 11:5.

In the District Minister’s Report Format of The Church of Pentecost, there is a section called Spectacular Events, which records events of rare healings and awesome miracles. Some of such will be, for instance, a barren woman gives birth after 38 years of marriage, a man born blind sees after 30 years, a dead person comes back to life after 3 days, and the list goes on. When you have such great faith in the Lord and have persisted in waiting for the spectacular sign and wonder from the Lord Jesus, anything becomes possible!

Jesus told Nathaniel the disciple in John 1:50-51 that, “…you will see greater things than that… and the angels of God descending and ascending on the Son of Man.” I would want to call such an incident a spectacular event. After the outpouring of the Blessed Holy Spirit on the Disciples, the Apostles of the Lord Jesus did mighty signs and wonders through the Name of Jesus. Peter, for instance, did some extraordinary signs and wonders through the Name of the Lord, as recorded in Act 5:15, “As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.”

If a believer waits and gazes on the Lord with unwavering faith, mighty things that are uncommon to discuss in everyday matters will definitely take place. Imagine a hunchback suddenly disappearing from a person during prayers. Can you imagine how the reactions of a Church Congregant would be when almost immediately in prayers, a man with one amputated leg receives this leg back? The whole Church may lie face down to worship the Lord who does such spectacular miracles. O God, let these happen also in our days!

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, every believer in Christ must catch this revelation so that it wouldn’t matter the bigness of the problem we bring to the feet of Christ in prayer; we only need to lift up our faith to him. As to how or when the Miracle Worker Jesus will do it will rest on him; whether silently, swiftly, strongly, or spectacularly. May the Lord Jesus Christ touch you even now in these four dimensions. Amen.

Written by Pastor Rexford Osei Kwame (Sefwi Kwamebikrom District, Essam-Debiso Area)

Bawku Area Records 2,332 Souls During Aggressive Evangelism Month web

Bawku Area Records 2,332 Souls During Aggressive Evangelism Month

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The Bawku Area of The Church of Pentecost achieved a significant milestone by recording 2,332 souls during the recently observed Aggressive Evangelism Month last November.

The initiative, dubbed the ‘One Member; One Discipled Soul (1M1DS) project,’ aimed at encouraging members to engage in aggressive evangelism exercises to lead many into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

The project was officially launched by the Area head, Pastor Eric Gyacham, on October 24, 2023, at the Area level. District ministers and presiding leaders were also tasked to replicate the same at their respective districts and local assemblies.

During the launch, the Area Head outlined various strategies for the exercise and encouraged ministers and leaders to teach and encourage all their members to be involved.

Particular emphasis was placed on house-to-house and personal evangelism. Smaller groups within the assemblies were created and tasked to carry out this form of evangelism.

Members were also encouraged to intentionally identify and build friendships with unbelievers and ultimately lead them to Christ.

Proper records were kept for weekly monitoring and evaluations. Individuals who performed well were identified and appreciated to serve as motivation to others.

Additionally, prayers were raised across all locals for this exercise weekly.

The success of the 1M1DS project in the Bawku Area underscores the dedication and commitment of the church community to fulfilling its vision of winning souls for God.

Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of the harvest, for granting the Church this massive yield.

According to the leadership of the Area, pragmatic efforts are underway to disciple the converts into full membership.

Report by Bawku Area Media Team

MPWDs Ashanti & Western North Regions Hold 2023 Christmas Convention web

MPWDs Ashanti & Western North Regions Hold 2023 Christmas Convention

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The maiden edition of the Christmas Convention of the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs) has been successfully held in the Ashanti and Western North regions.

The three-day programme began on Thursday, December 7, and ended on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Chairing the opening session was Apostle Yaw Agyei Kwarteng, the Kwadaso Area Head, who doubles as the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Committee (ARCC) Coordinator and an Executive Council Member of the Church.

In his sermon, Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng highlighted the importance of Christmas and the need to celebrate it to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

He said the birth of Jesus is good news that reveals God to man. “Christmas reveals a God who resides in man,” he hinted.

The glorious event brought participants from 18 Areas in the Kumasi zone, numbering about 350.

All the Area Coordinators from these 18 Areas, and the Kwadaso Area pastorate and their wives were present at the event.

The glory and presence of God were highly felt as persons with disabilities praised and worshipped the Lord in splendor, demonstrating active involvement in all activities of the programme.

The Northern bloc of the MPWDs Christmas Convention was held at Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Kumasi, under the theme, “Jesus Christ; Our Hope for Maximum Impact.”

Report by MPWDs Northern Bloc Media Team.

Jesus Is The Source Of Eternal Life web

Jesus Is The Source Of Eternal Life – Apostle Nyamekye Asserts

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“In the midst of life’s limitations—social, moral, physical, and spiritual evils of this world—Jesus Christ remains the only source of eternal life,” declares Apostle Eric Nyamekye during a thanksgiving service held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Tema, in memory of the late Elder Dr Johnson Addo.

Elder Dr Johnson Addo, the CEO of Raphal Medical Centre and Trustee of The Church of Pentecost, passed away on September 9, 2023, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Speaking on the topic, “Oasis of Salvation,” Apostle Nyamekye reflected on the insightful words of John Austin Baker, highlighting the existence of “compounds of limitation” in human experience—immutable aspects that impose constraints, including the pervasive nature of suffering.

Drawing some lessons from Proverbs 18:10, Apostle Nyamekye explained that an oasis is a fertile haven in the desert where water sustains life.

He acknowledged the universality of pain stemming from physical and emotional sources. He expounded on anxiety, thus inducing uncertainty of the future and the irreplaceable nature of the past. He also explored the random occurrences of natural disasters and the inevitability of death as elements of the human condition.

Central to the sermon was the assertion that death, an undeniable adversary, is the last enemy destined for destruction, as stated in the Bible.

Despite its formidable nature, Apostle Nyamekye reassured believers that God, in His wisdom, knows how to help them navigate the challenges posed by death.

The sermon further examined the causes of death, citing passages such as Romans 5:12 and Matthew 6:13, attributing the origin of suffering to the influence of Satan. The categorization of evil into physical, moral, social, and spiritual domains underscored the multifaceted nature of challenges faced by humanity.

Addressing how to confront these limitations, Apostle Nyamekye emphasized that education, work, marriage, and wealth, though valuable, do not offer ultimate solutions. Instead, he pointed to an “oasis of salvation” found in Ecclesiastes 3:11 and John 3:16—highlighting Jesus as the source of eternal life amid life’s limitations.

The Chairman stressed that accepting Jesus as Lord grants believers access to God’s grace but does not exempt them from suffering. The virtue of wisdom, as depicted in Job 28 and Proverbs 24:3, was presented as a means to manage, though not eliminate, destruction and death.

Drawing from Proverbs 3:13, Apostle Nyamekye expounded on the two-fold offering of wisdom—long life and honour.

He asserted that the hope of resurrection, grounded in eternity, alleviates the effects of suffering on Christians.

He cited Romans 8:22-26 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13 as pivotal passages underscoring the role of hope and the Holy Spirit in mitigating suffering.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye encouraged believers to anchor their faith on three pillars: faith for spiritual enlightenment, love for unity, and hope to guard against disappointment.

“Suffering will come, and tears will flow out of our eyes, but let us look towards God. May the hope of the resurrection ease the pain of death in Jesus’ name,” he concluded.

Present at the service were Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, General Secretary and wife, Korkor; Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe (La Area Head) and wife, Juanita; Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (Ashaiman Area Head); Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankrah-Badu (Tema Area Head); Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo (rtd); Apostle Matthew Wettey Larbi (rtd)Jesus Is The Source Of Eternal Life – Apostle Nyamekye Asserts and Elder Dr Lawyer Ken Aboah (Trustee of the Church).

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Ho Area Women's Ministry Extends Helping Hand To Dam Spillage Victims web

Ho Area Women’s Ministry Extends Helping Hand To Dam Spillage Victims

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In the aftermath of the Akosombo Dam spillage that left thousands homeless, the Ho Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost demonstrated compassion and solidarity by donating essential items to the flood victims in the Sogakope Area.

Led by Deaconess Fidelia Ametefe, the Area Leader, and accompanied by Executive Committee members, Deaconess Margaret Agbenyegah and Deaconess Veronica Gehe, the Women’s Ministry undertook the benevolent mission on December 8, 2023.

The donation was warmly received by Pastor Godwin Adzahli, the Sogakope Area Head, in a brief but heartfelt ceremony.

Pastor Adzahli expressed sincere appreciation to the Ho Area Head, Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah, his wife, Mrs. Comfort Quampah, the Ho Area Women Ministry, and the entire Ho Area for their generous donation.

He emphasised the significant impact the items would have on the lives of those affected by the spillage.

The donated items, ranging from essential food supplies to basic household necessities, will be distributed to pastors and individuals directly impacted by the recent flooding.

Pastor Adzahli assured the donors and the broader community that their arms remain open to receiving additional support as the affected individuals work towards rebuilding their lives.

Report by Ho Area Media Team

Techiman Area Ministers & Wives Outreach Yields 372 Souls web

Techiman Area Ministers & Wives Outreach Yields 372 Souls

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A four-day special outreach organised by ministers and wives in the Techiman Area of The Church of Pentecost resulted in 372 people surrendering their lives to Christ.

The outreach was held in five administrative districts in the area, namely, Nkonsia, Tuobodom, Bamiri, Aworowa, and Nsawkaw, all in the Bono East Region, from November 21 to 24, 2023.

The Techiman Area pastorate and wives were ably supported by the Area Head, Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Djani.

The activities embarked on during the outreach included house-to-house evangelism, market evangelism, dawn broadcast, and rallies.

Out of the 372 souls won, 275 were adults and 97 were children. Ninety-seven of the adult converts underwent water baptism, and two others received instant healing.

Following this massive harvest of souls, six new assemblies have been opened: Domeabra, Boasuagya, Agyeikrom, Kujeli, Tadiekwae, and Kwasibokurom.

The teams also used the opportunity to organize prayer meetings with some members of the Church and the community during the mornings.

Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani, who also doubles as the Coordinator for the Bono and Ahafo Regional Coordinating Committee, was full of appreciation and gratitude to the ministers and wives of the Area for their great and selfless involvement in the outreach.

He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the host ministers and their wives for accepting the team and providing them with a wonderful reception.

Apostle Djani further urged all to make a conscious effort to have all the souls won baptised and grounded in Christ.

Report by Pastor Samuel Katakyie Ware (Area Reporter)