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A jubilant atmosphere brimmed with joy and celebration as the Ashaiman Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Prophet David Kankam Beditor, and his family were honoured in a send-off service on Sunday, August 27, 2023. The event took place at the James McKeown Temple in the Ashaiman Estate District.

The service, officiated by the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and assisted by Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu (Tema Area Head), drew a congregation comprising Area Heads from the Greater Accra Region, church ministers, retired ministers, respected traditional leaders, as well as friends and individuals from all walks of life.

Prophet Beditor, an outgoing Executive Council Member and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Committee Coordinator, has been transferred to the Obuasi Area. Taking his place is Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the outgoing General Secretary of the church.

Prophet Kankam Beditor took the helm as Ashaiman Area Head in September 2019, succeeding Apostle Patrick Kingsley Ennin, who retired from active ministry the same year.

Multiple groups, including the Area Women’s Ministry, Area Presbytery, and the Pastorate, shared heartwarming testimonies, underscoring the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Prophet Kankam and his wife, Margaret. They said these contributions have significantly elevated the Ashaiman Area’s stature.

Testimonies resonated with the couple’s exceptional interpersonal skills, genuine Christian lifestyle, unwavering respect for all individuals regardless of their status, remarkable prayer life, love for children, integrity, punctuality, and active participation in social activities involving members, officers, and ministers of the Area.

Prophet Beditor was also lauded for his courageous approach to challenging issues and his steadfast adherence to the church’s policies.

Various groups, including the Ashaiman Zone of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), the Ashaiman Traditional Council, the Area Women’s Ministry, and the Area Presbytery, offered citations to honour Prophet Beditor’s exceptional ministry and achievements.

In his remarks, the Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, praised Prophet Kankam for his exceptional leadership in the Ashaiman Area during the past four years, which had led to peace and holistic growth in the Area. The Chairman commended Prophet Beditor for embodying the teachings he imparts, making the testimony of his exemplary character effortless.

Apostle Nyamekye also acknowledged Prophet Beditor’s significant efforts in facilitating a seamless transition for his successor.

During his sermon, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, Kaneshie Area Head and Executive Council Member, urged believers to apply the talents bestowed upon them by God for the advancement of the church. Quoting from Ephesians 4:7-16, he highlighted that upon accepting Christ, believers are endowed with spiritual gifts and abilities by the Holy Spirit to fulfill their divine purpose.

Apostle Asante emphasised that every believer is vital in the church, provided they align themselves with their strengths and God-given graces.

In their response, Prophet Kankam Beditor and his wife expressed gratitude towards God, the church leadership, and the various individuals and groups that supported them throughout their ministry journey in Ashaiman. They encapsulated their appreciation with a reading from John 16:7-8, emphasising the necessity for them to make way for their successor, who will elevate the Ashaiman Area to a higher level through God’s divine power.

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The newly constructed Bejewahum District Mission House in the Achimota Area of The Church of Pentecost has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The foundation stones for Bejewahum Central and Grace Assembly church auditoriums were laid as part of the event.

The ceremonies, which took place on July 23, 2023, at Atomic Down and Mile 7, respectively, were officiated by Apostle David Tettey Tekper (now retired), the immediate past Achimota Area Head. The District Minister, Pastor Gideon Effirim Sunkwa, and some ministers in the Area were present to assist him.

Speaking on the topic, “The Right Use of the Temple,” Apostle Tekper admonished Christians to come to the house of God with expectation and to ensure that everything done there glorifies God.

Referring to Exodus 25:1-3, 8-9, Ecclesiastes 5:1 and Matthew 21:12-15, Apostle Tepker highlighted the proper use of God’s temple and admonished Christians to respect and abide by God’s principles when they go to the temple of God (church) because the presence of God dwells there. 

He reiterated that the temple of God is where believers meet to pray and exhibit God’s power at work.

On his part, the District Minister, Pastor Sunkwa, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Apostle Tekper and former Area Heads for their immense support in ensuring the completion of the project. 

He also thanked former Achimota District Minister Pastor Jones Awuah Afrifa (now Apostle retired), through whom Bejewahum District was created, and the current and former ministers for Achimota, Kwabenya Point One and Dome New Town districts for their massive support.

Report by Albert Afrifa Antwi Snr & Jnr (Bejewahum District).Bejewahum Mission House Dedicated, Foundation Stones Laid For 2 Church Buildings 

A send-off service was held today in honour of the General Secretary-Elect of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, and his family at Akroso in the Asamankese Area of the Church as he prepares to officially assume the high office of the Church, come Saturday, September 2, 2023.

The joyous event was officiated by Apostle Mike Etrue, an Executive Council Member and the Coordinator for the Eastern Regional Coordinating Committee (ERCC) of the Church. The service, held at the Samuel Richard Asomaning Memorial Temple, brought together a host of dignitaries from various walks of life, including active and retired ministers of the Church, state officials, traditional authorities, relatives, friends, well-wishers, and members of the Church within and outside the Asamankese Area.

Preaching on the topic “Called to Service” with John 9:1-5 as his main biblical reference, Apostle Mike Etrue, who also serves as the Koforidua Area Head, emphasised that God sends, calls, and appoints individuals to fulfill specific assignments.

He, however, highlighted that the execution of these assignments should glorify God, as the purpose of every task is to give glory to Him, rather than serve personal interests.

He encouraged Church leaders, especially ministers, to serve with the intention of bringing glory to God.

“It is my prayer that as you (Apostle Samuel Obuobi) go to the Headquarters to serve as General Secretary, you will work hard to glorify God,” he said.

The Koforidua Area Head further noted that people called to serve God’s purpose must work hard within the opportunity and time in accordance with the will of God.

He, therefore, urged Christians, particularly Church leaders, to work diligently, saying: “Every opportunity God gives us in His vineyard comes with a time limit. This is your time, so please do not be lazy, work hard.”

Touching on “Calling,” Apostle Etrue advised believers to accept that it is God who qualifies and calls men according to His eternal purpose

“No man can promote himself to God for honour. It is God who honours people,” he stated.

He quoted 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 and reminded Church leaders that it is the Lord who chooses, calls, and honours them, while urging them to diligently carry out their entrusted responsibilities.

“Therefore, be humble and do the work entrusted to you and to do it diligently,” he added.

Expounding on “Service,” Apostle Etrue said that a call to service is a call to meet a particular need so as to fulfil God’s purpose concerning His purpose.

He highlighted virtues such as faithfulness, obedience, love, and fruitfulness as key qualities that should characterise the service of every Christian leader.

During the service, the Asamankese Area presbytery, the Area Women’s Ministry and the Area pastorate shared heartfelt testimonials about the outgoing Area Head and his wife, Juliana. They acknowledged their significant contributions to the Church’s growth in the Area over the past two years and presented them with citations to acknowledge their commendable service.

In a brief remark, Nana Kwabena Ofori II, Chief of Akroso; expressed his delight that such a momentous event had taken place in Akroso, a town of great significance in the history of The Church of Pentecost.

He praised Apostle Samuel Obuobi for his outstanding work as Asamankese Area Head and extended well wishes to him and his family as he embarks on his new mandate.

In response, the Obuobi family expressed gratitude to God for seeing them through the turbulent period they endured when they first arrived in the Asamankese Area. He also thanked the leadership of The Church of Pentecost and the entire Asamankese Area for their support throughout their two-year stay in the Area.

Subsequently, Apostle Etrue, along with the other apostles present, led the congregation in praying for God’s grace upon Apostle Obuobi and his family as they embark on their journey to serve as the Chief Scribe of The Church of Pentecost at the Church’s Headquarters for the next five years.

Notable figures at the event included Nana Martey Wayo, Chief of Osenho; and Barima Baffour Opoku Agyemang II, Chief of Dokrochiwa. The Asamankese Area pastorate and their spouses, as well as representatives from the Asamankese chapter of the Ghana Pentecostal Charismatic Council (GPCC) and Local Council of Churches (LCC) of Akroso and Asamankese, were also in attendance.

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