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The Winneba Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie, on Friday, March 14, 2025, dedicated the newly constructed Faith Assembly church building in the Lowcost District of the Winneba Area.

The building was one of the strategic church building projects targeted for dedication this year as part of the church’s efforts to boost growth and expansion.

Apostle Tackie was assisted by Pastor Kofi Boateng, the district minister, and other ministers in the Area.

In a sermon on the theme, ‘That Name Will Not Stick,’ taken from Ruth 1:19-20, Apostle Tackie shared the story of Naomi, who, in her distress, said, ‘Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me,’ when she returned to Bethlehem.

He explained that Naomi tried to stick to the name ‘Mara’ because of her history, but that name did not stick because her story had not ended.

Apostle Tackie reminded the congregation that their stories are still unfolding and that like Naomi, whose life changed when Ruth married Boaz, their stories would one day be changed for the better because nothing is too late for the Lord.

He said that members of the Faith Assembly initially faced challenges in finding a place of worship, but the story has changed following the completion of the auditorium.

He described believers as ‘children of God, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and God’s own special people,’ citing 1 Peter 2:9 and 1 John 3:1.

He stated: ‘Let them go ahead and try to attach damaging names to us, the church and its leaders. As long as our stories haven’t ended, those names will never stick.’

Apostle Tackie also encouraged the gathering not to underestimate the power of God’s grace in their lives, noting that it is by grace they have been saved. He urged them to continue looking to God for help in all circumstances, maintain a clear conscience without harbouring bitterness, proclaim God’s praises, and uphold their devotional lives as vital to their spiritual well-being.

During the service, Apostle Tackie, on behalf of the Area Executive Committee, donated 80 pieces of plastic chairs to the assembly.

The dedication ceremony was attended by Mrs Abigail Naa Densua Tackie (Area Head’s wife), Nana Okokodurofo Asempakahene Kofi Armah I, Elder J. O. Biney (Area Deacon), and members of the church.

Report by Area Media Team

A team of medical professionals from the United States has joined forces with Ghanaian healthcare providers to deliver hands-on medical training to both local practitioners and community members in Kpassa.

The sessions, held on the evenings of Monday, March 10, and Tuesday, March 11, 2025, provided a platform for knowledge exchange, skill enhancement, and collaborative healthcare learning.

The initiative, which formed part of a four-day medical outreach, was a collaborative effort between Main Line Health, Imaghe Group, and Teachers on the Move, in partnership with Pentecost International, PENSA Ghana, and Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS). The training sessions took place at the Mount Olives English Assembly auditorium in Kpassa, bringing together a diverse group of participants, including local healthcare workers, aspiring medical students, and community members eager to improve their medical knowledge.

At the core of the training was a focus on equipping attendees with modern, evidence-based approaches to handling first aid emergencies, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care before being transferred to healthcare facilities. The practical, hands-on sessions covered critical life-saving techniques, emphasising the importance of timely intervention in medical emergencies.

Beyond emergency response training, the program served as an invaluable educational opportunity for young students in the community who aspire to careers in medicine. Through direct engagement with experienced professionals, these students gained firsthand exposure to various healthcare disciplines, inspiring them to pursue their ambitions in the medical field.

Participants also took part in specialised breakout sessions covering key areas of medicine, including Mental Health, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pharmacy, Internal Medicine, and Nursing. These in-depth discussions provided targeted, practical knowledge tailored to both medical professionals and community members, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.

The presence of the U.S. medical team in Kpassa underscores the power of international collaboration in healthcare, bridging the gap between expertise and local needs. By sharing knowledge and resources, both local and international teams contributed to strengthening healthcare delivery in the region.

With the overwhelming success of the training sessions, organisers and participants alike expressed optimism about future collaborations that will continue to empower local medical teams, enhance community healthcare education, and improve access to quality medical care in Kpassa and beyond.

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The La Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, unleashed 47 youth who have undergone training, assigning them to various assemblies in the area to preach.

They spoke on the topic, ‘Living Your Faith in the Public Square,’ one of the areas of their training.

The 47 youth, drawn from each of the 23 districts in the area, received a 2-day training held on March 1 and 6, 2025, on the rationale of the 2025 theme of the church and other topics such as: ‘Living for Eternal Rewards,’ ‘Living Your Faith in the Public Square,’ ‘The Practice of Waiting on God Through Fasting and Prayers,’ ‘Revitalising Worship and Fellowship,’ ‘Serving God With Your Possessions,’ and ‘The Value of the Never-Dying Soul.’

Explaining the rationale of the novel project during the training, Apostle Dr Nuekpe, who is an Executive Council member of the church, took inspiration from Acts 18:24-28 and stated that, ‘Apollos was trained at the Oxford of his day. He spoke boldly and eloquently, which is typical of the youth, but lacked understanding of the scriptures.’

He continued that, ‘Priscilla and Aquila did not expose Apollos publicly but rather corrected his theology in private.’

Apostle Dr Nuekpe underscored the importance of pastors and their wives in shaping the theology of the youth, saying, ‘There is a need for the youth to also admit the need to be taught and humble themselves to be taught.’

He concluded by saying, ‘Pastors alone cannot accomplish the task of discipleship in all the locals, hence the need to reproduce themselves in the youth to carry out the mandate. Titles are not needed as Apollos didn’t have the title of Apostle, Pastor, or Elder.’

The Apollos Project is an initiative that seeks to sharpen the youth theologically and unleash them to be a blessing to the local church.

Report by La Area Media Committee

The Church of Pentecost Germany, under the leadership of Apostle Daniel Ato Eduah,  has held its National Council Meetings in Hamburg.

The National Council meetings, which took place from February 21-22, 2025, is an annual event where the church reviews the past year, renders accounts of its stewardship, and discusses various issues concerning its future, especially for the ensuing year.

Held under the theme, ‘Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling,’ it was attended by councillors of the church, including National Executive Members, Ministers and their wives, National Ministry Leaders and Assistants, Area Executive Committee Members, Area Ministry Leaders and Assistants, District Ministry Leaders and Assistants, and Presiding Elders.

During the opening session on February 21, Apostle Michael Acquaah, the Stuttgart Area Head, spoke on the topic: ‘Because of Me.’ He highlighted the life of Apostle Paul before his encounter with God and conversion, encouraging councillors and participants to be more involved in church activities and not to discourage those working hard.

Apostle Acquaah emphasised that the church belongs to God, so whatever one does against the church, they do against God, saying, ‘When you speak good things about the church, it is like saying good things about Jesus.’

Delivering the State-of-the-Church Address, National Head Apostle Daniel Ato Eduah thanked God for seeing the church through another year and expressed appreciation on behalf of the National Executives to Ministers and their wives, presiding elders, officers, and the entire membership of the church in Germany for their invaluable contributions and instrumental role in advancing God’s Kingdom and the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda.

Key highlights from his address indicated that the current membership of The Church of Pentecost Germany stood at 10,176 at the end of December 2024, with 19 districts, three areas, and 108 local assemblies.

Again, the total number of officers was 996, comprising 353 Elders, 198 Deacons, and 445 Deaconesses. During the period under review, 485 souls were won, 184 received Holy Spirit baptism, 184 were baptised in water, 173 children were dedicated, 237 backsliders were won back, and eight assemblies were opened.

During the meetings, the National Deacon, Elder Yaw Poku Bota, whose term ended after 17 years of meritorious service, was duly appreciated, as was Deaconess Felicia Darko Sakyi, who served as the National Women’s Ministry Leader for eight years.

Two gallant ministers due to retire this year were also acknowledged with a standing ovation: Apostle Osahene Amankwatia Boateng, the Area Head of Düsseldorf, who has served for 25 years in full-time ministry, and Pastor Isaac Asare Damptey, the District Minister of Hamburg North, who has served for 21 years.

Elder Nana Kojo Peprah of Mannheim District and the Area Deacon for Stuttgart was elected as the new National Deacon, while Deaconess Vivian Anokye of Stuttgart District and the Women’s Ministry Leader for Stuttgart Area was appointed as the National Women’s Ministry Leader. Other ministry leaders and their executives were also reviewed.

Report by National Media Team, COP-Germany

The Other Sheep Ministry, a newly established initiative within The Church of Pentecost as part of the church’s Vision 2028, has made significant strides in its mission to evangelise individuals of other faiths.

Barely a year after its inception, the ministry organised a seminar for its members in the Ashanti Region to equip them with the necessary knowledge, courage, and strategies for reaching out to those who do not believe in Christ Jesus as the only way to salvation.

Held at the auditorium of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Asokwa in Kumasi, the seminar witnessed a massive turnout with representatives from all 14 Areas of The Church of Pentecost within the Ashanti Region participating. The event aimed to strengthen members’ faith, enhance their understanding of the ministry’s objectives, and provide them with the confidence to share the gospel without fear.

During an interview with Pent Radio, the National Co-ordinator of the ministry, Pastor Abraham Addae Agyemang, passionately encouraged members to embrace their evangelistic calling. He stressed the importance of fearlessly preaching the gospel to people of other faiths, stressing that the transformation and conviction of souls lie in the hands of God.

Pastor Agyemang rooted his message in John 10:16, which states: ‘I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.’

He explained that the ‘other sheep’ referred to in the scripture symbolises individuals who believe in God but have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation. He urged members to spread the message of Christ with love, patience, and wisdom, trusting that God will reveal Himself to those who are yet to come to the full knowledge of Christ.

The seminar saw the attendance of notable figures, including the National Secretary of the ministry, Pastor Daniel Gyekye, and Pastor Luke Nemen Sei, the Ashanti Regional Co-ordinator and National Executive Member, alongside other key leaders of the ministry.

Report by Oheneba Nyarko

The Church of Pentecost in Germany has procured new media equipment for the National Media Ministry to enhance their operations.

The new equipment comprises two Canon CR-N300 PTZ Cameras with 1/2.3″-4K UHD Sensor and 20x optical Zoom, two Canon XF605 12G-SDI 1″ CMOS 4K UHD HDR Handheld Camcorder, a Canon RC-IP100 Remote control for up to 100 cameras, and two Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Body DSLR camera with 30MP full-frame sensor and 4K video.

Others are a Blackmagic Design ATEM SDI Extreme ISO Produktion Mixer for Live streaming, a Camera drone, a Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports – EFMount 70-200mm F2.8 telephoto zoom lens with EF Mount, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, SmallRig 3989 FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripods together with two SIRUI DT-06, BSS Case Professional for ATEM Extreme SDI, including 15″ monitor, fan, XLR audio input, 6.35mm headphone output, power supply, and other accessories such as Klotz VHLS1N0200 SDI cables, 20m, four camera bags, network cables, and Netgear PoE+ Switch 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet LAN Switch PoE+ 123W.

The rest are two SKB Case with Inlay for Canon CR-N300 with accessories, a Godox V1C round flash unit for Canon, Hollyland Solidcom C1-6S Full-duplex wireless intercom system with 6 headsets, range up to approx. 300 m, among others.

The items were dedicated by the National Head of the church, Apostle Daniel Ato Eduah, on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the National Headquarters of The Church of Pentecost Germany in Hamburg.

Apostle Ato Eduah thanked God for providing the resources to purchase the equipment. He also commended the National Media Team for their dedication and commitment towards the media ministry.

He encouraged them to continue working hard and use the equipment to improve their work.

The National Media Pastor, Probationary Overseer Andrews Asamoah-Boakye, pledged to use the equipment diligently and effectively to support the church’s vision to possess the nations through the media space.

Present at the brief ceremony were Mrs Eunice Eduah, wife of the National Head; Pastor Isaac Asare Damptey of Hamburg North District; Pastor Kingsley Dompreh Yeboah of Hamburg South District; Probationary Overseer Samuel Bonsu of PIWC Hamburg; Elder Emmanuel Ompong, National Administrative Secretary; Elder Nana Amakye, National Financial Accountant; members of the media team, some officers and members of the church.

Report by National Media Team, COP-Germany

Elder Charles Bempong, a stalwart officer of The Church of Pentecost in Asamankese, alongside his wife, Deaconess Vida Bempong, have gracefully retired from active service yesterday.

At 73, Elder Bempong has been a pillar of strength for the church, particularly during a period of recent challenges within the Asamankese Area. His unwavering support has been instrumental in navigating these difficulties.

The retirement service was officiated by Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, and was attended by notable dignitaries, including Apostle Aidoo (Asamankese Area Head), Apostle Francis Yaw Adu (Nsawam Area Head), and Apostle Nana Yaw Agyei (Kade Area Head).

Elder Charles Bempong first embraced Christ and was baptised by immersion into The Church of Pentecost on January 6, 1974, under the leadership of the late Prophet M.K. Yeboah (who later became Chairman), in Koforidua. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1983 and elevated to Elder in 1984. Over the years, he has held numerous leadership positions, including Presiding Elder at both Emmanuel Assembly (Koforidua District) and Amantra Assembly (Asamankese Anum District).

Deaconess Vida Bempong committed her life to Christ in 1972 and joined The Church of Pentecost. Her steadfast dedication to the Lord’s work led to her ordination as a Deaconess in 1987 by Apostle F.D. Walker. She has also served in various leadership roles, including as Local Women’s Ministry Leader at both Koforidua Adawso and Emmanuel Assembly (Koforidua).

Together, Elder and Deaconess Bempong have faithfully served the Lord and The Church of Pentecost for 42 and 38 years, respectively, before their retirement from active service last Sunday.

During the service, Amantra Assembly and the Anum Asamankese District honoured the couple for their exceptional contributions to the growth and development of the Church, presenting them with citations in recognition of their dedicated service.

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