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Ashaiman Area Dedicates Double Occupancy Mission House

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A double occupancy mission house for the Afienya Estate and Goshen districts, both in the Ashaiman Area of The Church of Pentecost, has been dedicated to the glory of God.
The building was dedicated by the Ashaiman Area Head and Executive Council Member of the Church, Prophet David Kankam Beditor, on December 18, 2022.
The well-attended dedication ceremony, which took place at the Afienya Estate Central Assembly church auditorium, brought together persons from all works of life, including ministers, officers and church members.
Delivering a sermon on the topic, “Lessons from the Ant,” taken from Proverbs 6:6, Prophet David Kankam, who also heads the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Committee of The Church of Pentecost, advised believers to learn lessons in order to grow spiritually and also live fulfilling lives on earth.
The Ashaiman Area Head said that, like the ant, believers must strive to be neat (both physically and spiritually), support each other, protect their young ones and foster good relationships among themselves.
This, according to him, would allow the power of the Holy Spirit to grow and flow mightily through them.
“Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and you need to keep it spiritually neat,” he said. He further advised the congregants to keep their physical environment neat because neatness is next to godliness,” he said.
Prophet Kankam also urged the congregants to take advantage and utilize every opportunity that the Lord presents to them.
“Ants gather food in their good season; good seasons are periods of opportunities which God gives us to make our lives meaningful,” he stressed.
He also urged believers to develop a philanthropic spirit by sharing their gifts, talents, resources and skills with others, and to support the advancement of the Kingdom.
Dedicating the building, the Ashaiman Area Head commended the leadership of both districts headed by Pastors Justice Twene Adane (Afienya Estate District) and Emmanuel Oppong (Goshen District) for great work done to ensure the successful completion of the project within in less than a year.
He also praised Pastor Augustus Akonu of Afienya District, Elder Dr. Elvis Otoo (Area Deacon), Elder Bernard Tetteh (Area Estate Committee Chairman), and Elder Michael Asamoah (Area Projects Officer) for their supervision, support and hard work. Other individuals who dedicated and supported the project in diverse ways were also prayed for and appreciated for their efforts towards the work.
Each apartment of the semi-detached storey building comprises four bedrooms, a study, a family hall, a visitors hall, a dining area and a kitchen, among other facilities.
Giving a brief history of the project at the event, Elder Dr. Elvis Otoo, said the vision to undertake the project was conceived when it was proposed that the Afienya Estate and Goshen districts be carved from the Afienya District and Michel Camp districts, respectively, to house the District Ministers.
Report by Pastor Twene Adane Justice (Afienya Estate District)

Achawso District Women’s Ministry Gives To Ashan Children’s Home

Achawso District Women’s Ministry Gives To Ashan Children’s Home

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The Women’s Ministry of the Achawso District in the Suame Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated food items worth GHC 10,000.00 to the Ashan Children’s Home at Offinso in the Ashanti Region. 

The benevolence, according to the District Minister, Pastor Isaac Koda Plange, was to appreciate God’s goodness towards the district in its five years of existence and to fulfil the Church’s Vision 2023 agenda of “Possessing the Nations.”

The items, including bags of rice, tubers of yam, bags of sugar, toiletries, cooking oil, among others, as well as an undisclosed cash amount, were presented to the Supervisor of the Home, Mr. William Asirifi Tenkorang, on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Pastor Isaac Koda, during the presentation, acknowledged the efforts of the workers in the Home and encouraged them to keep up with the good works because their efforts will never go unrewarded. 

Mr. Asirifi Tenkorang was thankful to The Church of Pentecost, especially the Achawso District, for the kind gesture. He assured that the items would serve the intended purpose.

He then appealed to all and sundry to extend support to the Home.

Deaconess Mercy Agyenim Boateng (District Women’s Leader) was part of the delegation that visited the Home. 

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Elder Dr Johnson Addo Retires From Active Service

Elder Dr Johnson Addo Retires From Active Service

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It was beautiful and memorable to behold when Elder Dr Johnson Addo, a Trustee of The Church of Pentecost and Chief Executive Officer of Raphal Medical Centre, retired from active service as an officer of the church.

His retirement service was held on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Tema.

Present at the service were the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye; the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi; Prophet David Kankam Beditor (Greater Accra RCC Co-ordinator and Ashaiman Area Head),; Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (Director of Pentecost Men’s Ministry and Executive Council Member), Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu (Tema Area Head) and Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo (immediate past International Missions Director and current Area Head for Haatso).

Also present were some trustees of the church, namely Apostle Rigwell Ato Addison (Rtd), Elder Dr Lawyer Ken Aboah and Elder Emmanuel Anane Boate.

In a brief sermon on the topic, “Importance of Names,” Apostle Nyamekye said that people have to be identified by a name and it should be guarded jealously and protected.

“A name is not just for identification, all that a person is is vested in his name. Your name will always stand in for you and you and your name are one,” Apostle Nyamekye said.

He admonished Christians to desist from slandering people’s names since it destroys their reputations.

He charged believers to carry themselves well in pursuit of attaining a great name, because a good name is better than wealth.

Elder Dr Johnson Addo was transferred to PIWC Tema as the Presiding Elder in 1999, taking over from then Elder Daniel Sackey (now a pastor). He has been the longest-ever serving presiding elder in the history of the district, having served for 11 years, spanning the administration of three different District Pastors.

He was appointed a Trustee of the Church in 2018. He has been a key financier of the church, especially in the completion and dedication of the PIWC Tema Church Auditorium.

Elder Dr Addo is happily married to his wife, Mrs. Diana Adarkwah Addo, with whom they are blessed with three children and five grandchildren, respectively.

In a testimony, the district described him as a man who shows genuine love for all regardless of their age or status, emphasising, “He is versatile in his approach to issues and responsibilities; thinking critically about them to find amicable solutions and practicable strategies for achieving set goals.”

In his response, Elder Dr Johnson Addo and his family expressed their utmost gratitude to God, the leadership and the members for the opportunity to serve the church.

In attendance were, Apostle Daniel Noble Atsu (Rtd), Apostle Abraham Lincoln Angoh (Rtd), Apostle Emmanuel Barabu (Rtd), Apostle Emmanuel Asante (Rtd), Apostle Johnson Agyemang Badu (Rtd), Apostle Ahalivor (Rtd), Prophet Jonathan Ameyaw (Rtd), Prophet James Osei Amaniampong (Rtd), and Justice Opoku Acheampong.

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Denkyira Dominase District Holds Mass Wedding

Denkyira Dominase District Holds Mass Wedding

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The Dominase District in the Dunkwa Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a mass wedding for 11 couples in the district.

The colourful ceremony took place on December 10, 2022, at the Dominase Central Assembly, with Pastor Alexander Kwabena Abrafi (Ayanfuri District), Pastor Peter Quayson (Diaso District/Area Secretary), and the host, Overseer Robert Fobi, as the officiating ministers.

The Area Secretary, Pastor Peter Quayson, who spoke on the topic: “The Gospel According to Marriage,” admonished the gathering to see marriage as a Gospel (Good News).

He advised Christian couples to let their marriages be a shining example to others since they are the ‘Bibles’ unbelievers read (2 Cor. 3:2-3).

According to the Dominase District Minister, Overseer Robert Fobi, the ceremony was a dream come true. He thanked God for a successful ceremony.

“All glory to Jesus, for His grace lavished on us. We also thank the Area Head, Apostle Jones Awuah Afrifa, and his wife, Mrs Juliana Afrifa for their guidance, direction and unfeigned love,” he said.

Report by Pastor Joe Tibiru.

Pastor Afawuah Launches Maiden Children’s Music Album

Pastor Afawuah Launches Maiden Children’s Music Album

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Pastor John Afawuah, the Kumasi Sector Children’s Ministry Pastor of The Church of Pentecost, has launched a maiden children’s music album titled “Mmɔfra Ho Hia” (Translated: Children Are Important).

The 16-track album, which was unveiled on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Santasi Bethel Assembly of the Church, contains Sunday School songs like “Abofra Ketewa,” “Mmofra Ho Hia,” “I am a Child.”

Pastors, leaders, teachers and members of the Children’s Ministry from the various Areas and Districts were present to grace the launch.

The album also featured the Echoes of Godly Children, the Kumasi Sector children’s choir.

Speaking at the event, Pastor John Afawuah revealed that the influence of secular music on children recently is outrageous, and its impact on their future is highly pernicious. 

According to the Children’s Pastor, he was inspired by God to invest in the young ones to impact their fellows with godly music, which is another approach to lead people to the saving knowledge of Christ Jesus.

“Trending songs across the various social media platforms negatively affect the spiritual growth and development of the young. That is why we have been inspired to put these songs together to build them in the fear of the Lord for the future of this country,” he said.

He added that “the voice of the Children’s Ministry behind the lyrics will help engage their fellow children and impact them positively for God and the country.”

He encouraged Christian parents to saturate their homes with Christian music before calling on the masses to embrace songs from the Echoes of Godly Children.

Some of the children who featured in the songs on the album appreciated the efforts put up by their leadership and the opportunity given them. They, therefore, encouraged their fellows not to be shy of their God-given talents but must use them at church to the glory of God.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

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There had not been any divine utterance or visits in roughly 400 years. It had been 400 years of no prophetic guidance. It had been about 400 years since the presence of the Lord lifted from the Temple according to the vision of Ezekiel. Israel had come under independent kings for about four centuries while the priests continued their dry worship in the Temple devoid of any divine intervention.

Oppression had increased. Leaders had become power drunk. Officials had joined hands with foreign governments and were exploiting their own country folks. However, the common citizen of the day secretly yearned in their hearts for the day the Lord would fulfil His vow to send them their Messiah and free them from their tribulations and afflictions.

Then the fullness of the Lord’s timing came. Angelic visits broke forth. Zachariah, an elderly priest, was the first to experience this. But because he had probably not seen such a scene since his long service in the Temple, he doubted the message of the angel which led to him being struck with dumbness. Afterwards, the shepherds, the wise men, Mary, and Joseph would all continue to see angels appear to them. In all these instances the Lord was preparing the grounds for the appearing of the Immanuel (Himself)—the One who was God with humanity.

While they were in Bethlehem to be enumerated according to the orders of Caesar Augustus, the time came for Mary to give birth to the Child she conceived by the Holy Spirit. Many individuals had arrived in Bethlehem because of the census. The hospitality industry was booming. Joseph had no place for his wife to birth her Divine Baby because there was not a room in the inn (guest house). Therefore, she had to deliver the most precious Child ever to have been born on earth in a Manger (feeding trough that belonged to animals).

As if that was not enough. When the news got to the ears of Herod, the president of the country then, he also could not find a ‘room’ to keep this Little Boy because he was told that Mary’s Son was Israel’s King. Once more, this Boy’s reign would be unassailable in contrast to Herod, which would end with his demise. Mary’s Son would will rule forever.

Filled with anger, envy and insecurity, Herod set out to eliminate the King of the Jews. He ordered that all male children from two years and below be killed (Matt. 2:16). For power, Herod would slaughter the children and bring tears to the eyes and sorrows to the hearts of the very people he was to care for as a leader. This makes the words of the psalmist very relevant. He queried, “why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing?” But he answers himself saying, “the kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together against the LORD and against His Anointed (Jesus Christ)” (Psalms 2:1-2).

But the mystery is that, the plan of God never fails. Whatever He purposes to do, He will do with many or with few, with the high or with the lowly, with the experienced or the inexperienced. He always makes room for Himself to fulfill His own plans. So you will realize that when He had no room in the inn, He found a room in the manger. Again, when He had no ‘room’ with Herod (Israel), He made a room for Himself in Egypt (Matt. 2:13-15).

Today, Jesus is still seeking a place to lay His head in our hearts. It is not as if He does not have a place to sleep! He is actually looking forward to blessing us with His presence in our lives. For it is in Him that we live, move, and have our being. He is the very fountain of life.

Therefore, as Paul puts it, we can hope for glory if we have Christ in us (Col. 1:27). If we can prepare Him room in our homes, in our work places, in our personal lives, in our marital lives, in our ministerial lives, in our worship, and in our social lives, we can hope to see His glory illuminate all these areas of our lives. For until today, Jesus is still standing behind the door, knocking and hoping to be given an entrance (Rev. 3:20) and seeking that we hand our lives wholly to Him to rule over.

However, keep in mind that if He cannot find a room with us, He will seek one elsewhere where He will be accepted. God has no favourites. He gives the right to become a child of God to anyone who believes in Him and accepts Him (John 1:12). But to those who make no room for Him, He says, “He who rejects Me and does not receive My words has that which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day” (John 12:48). Therefore, today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart. Let every heart prepare Him room: Jesus is Lord! 

Written by P/Overseer Isaac Kwabena Tagoe (Nanton District, Tamale)

Children’s Workers End 3-Day Strategic Meeting

Children’s Workers End 3-Day Strategic Meeting

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The Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost organised a three-day strategic meeting for Children’s workers at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

The meeting was called at the instance of the National Directorate for selected leaders across all the regions of Ghana.

The event afforded the participants the opportunity to review the programmes and activities of the ministry for the first half of the four-year mandate of the Directorate and to chart a path for the years ahead.

“I am glad to inform you that you have been selected as a privileged few to represent the various blocks and shades of the Children’s Ministry across the country to review, reinvent and create a new direction for the ministry going forward. It is my hope that you will bring all your expertise and experiences on board as we strive to build a better foundation for the church going into the future,” Pastor Professor William Otoo Ellis, the Children’s Ministry Director, noted.

Addressing the participants, the Patron of the Children’s Ministry, Prophet David Kankam Beditor, admonished all to give their very best towards raising godly children whom God will use to possess the nations.

Speaking on the topic “Plan Strategically Before the Stones Cry Out” with scriptural reference from Luke 19:32-40, Prophet Beditor said God always has a backup plan or a replacement plan for anyone he chooses for specific assignments.

“For Jesus to tell the Pharisees that stones will cry out if men refuse to praise him means that God can use anything and anybody to accomplish his purpose. Ours is to avail ourselves for his use or be ready to be replaced,” he asserted.

The meeting, which is the first of its kind by the ministry, is expected to create a forum to brainstorm to review the plans and activities of the Children’s Ministry and also chart innovative paths to ensure the progress of the ministry.

Present at the meeting were National Executive Committee members, Area Leaders and Workers of the Children’s Ministry.

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo & Deborah Nueki Asemnor

Apostle Nyamekye Commends Children’s Workers

Apostle Nyamekye Commends Children’s Workers

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has lauded the crucial work being executed by workers (teachers) of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost.

“It is a fact that Children’s Workers, more often than not, are not appreciated although they play crucial roles in building and sustaining the church. But I must confess that you are doing a great job for the church, and I will urge you to continue,” he noted.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye said this on Thursday, December 15, 2022, during his interaction with Children’s Workers of the Church, who had gathered for a strategic planning meeting at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh.

The Chairman encouraged the participants not to relax or give up on this all-important work the Lord has called them to do in the church’s quest to raise godly children who will go out there to possess the nations for the Lord.

He expressed his joy and appreciation for the effort put in by leadership at all levels in ensuring the success of the just-ended Children’s Rally held across the country. “It was heartwarming seeing our young ones sending the gospel to the world. In the coming years, the children’s rally will be institutionalised to be held in the month of November,” he pledged.

The meeting, which brought together a cross-section of children’s workers drawn from all the regions of the country, was geared towards reviewing the first half of the four-year mandate of the Director of the Children’s Ministry, and to chart a new path to ensure positive growth and sustenance of the ministry.

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo

First Cohort of Elders Training Program Graduate

First Cohort of Elders’ Training Course Graduate

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Saturday, December 17, 2022, will forever be etched in the history books of The Church of Pentecost as the day when the first batch of elders of the Church passed out with certificates in Theology and Pastoral Studies having successfully completed the newly-introduced Elders Training Course at the Pentecost University (PU).

The historic event took place at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, during the university’s 14th Congregation.

In his address, the Chancellor of Pentecost University, who doubles as the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, stated that the Church’s five-year strategic vision (Vision 2023: Possessing the Nations) considers Pentecost University as an important institution; one of the vehicles through which the vision can be achieved.

He iterated that the Church also recognises the need to build a vibrant church that will be relevant to future generations, saying, “If the church is to stand the test of time, it will require the upscaling of our church leadership and members.”

He added: “As a result, it is the resolve of The Church of Pentecost to encourage the leadership of the local assemblies through sponsorship packages to enroll on the certificate programme in Theology and Pastoral Studies at Pentecost University, dubbed, the ‘Elders’ Training Program’.”

The Vice Chancellor of Pentecost University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, said that majority of the 2,832 graduating students at the event were Elders of the church who were sponsored by The Church of Pentecost for the newly-introduced training program.

He, however, explained that although a total of 8,699 Elders have successfully passed out, the University took the decision to hold separate graduation ceremonies at the regional levels for them. This, among other reasons, was to prevent travelling inconveniences for elders in other regions, he added.

Some ministers’ wives of The Church of Pentecost, who had also successfully completed a Church-sponsored course at the university, obtained certificates in Christian Ministry at the event.

Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe, the Head of Ministerial Formation and Training at the Pentecost School of Theology and Missions, urged the Church leaders, particularly the elders, to serve as ambassadors of Pentecost University by recommending the university to church members and other acquaintances. PENTECOST NEWS

Pent TV's Kwabena Mantey Wins Best Presenter Awardse

Pent TV’s Kwabena Mantey Wins Best Presenter Award

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Mr. Daniel Kwabena Mantey, the Head of News and TV Anchor at Pent TV, has been adjudged the Christian Television Presenter of the Year” at the maiden edition of the Praise Achievement Awards ceremony held yesterday at the Oil Dome of the RoyalHouse Chapel in Accra.

Kwabena Mantey, who is also the Lead Producer of the station’s “Asembi Morning Show” and Co-Host of the “Stories of the Day” segment on the programme, beat 13 other nominees to annex the coveted award.

The Praise Achievement Awards is an annual Christian Music Award ceremony, established to recognise exceptional achievements in the Christian ministry, music and media.

Over 50 individuals and institutions were rewarded for excelling in various fields at this year’s event.

Pent TV was also awarded the “Best Christian TV Station of the Year.”

The ceremony was attended by prominent media practitioners, gospel musicians and thousands of gospel music patrons.

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