Imitate Christ To Make Impact – Mrs Kumi-Larbi Admonishes Christians

Imitate Christ To Make Impact – Mrs Kumi-Larbi Admonishes Christians

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The wife of the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs Rose Dansoa Kumi-Larbi, has admonished members of the Church to reposition themselves to imitate Christ in their lives to make a maximum impact in society.

Mrs Kumi-Larbi said this during the Agormanya Area 2023 ‘Begin With Jesus’ Retreat, held from January 4-6, 2023, at the Mount Mary College of Education, Somanya.

Preaching on the topic, “Reposition To Have Maximum Impact,” the wife of the General Secretary charged both officers and members of the church to bear fruits that will attract the blessings of God.

She used John 15:1-10, Colossians 2:7, Jeremiah 31:4-5, and Isaiah 3:14 as Bible references.

Narrating how Israel was destroyed by God for not bearing fruits, she admonished believers to dissociate themselves from any activity that does not bring glory to God in their lives.

“After being born again, God is expecting Christians to demonstrate the character and the virtues of Jesus Christ in every sphere of their lives,” she stated.

She explained that one cannot claim to be a Christian and continue to practice evil, wicked and corruptible practices, saying, “You cannot be in your old nature and please God.”

She urged Christians to renew their minds, be born again, and reposition themselves to remain humble in Christ.

“If you do not allow yourself to be born again, there is no way you will be accepted by God,” she stressed.

Mrs Kumi-Larbi further called on Christians to remain in Christ by allowing the nature of Christ to reflect in their day-to-day activities.

She added: “To abide in Christ is to take God’s word, walk in it and do what pleases Him. Just as a branch cannot bear fruits on its own, believers cannot also bear fruits on their own unless they reposition themselves to abide in Him.”

The wife of the General Secretary charged believers to be God-fearing, humble, faithful, bear righteous fruits, be godly in their business ventures, avoid deceit, and be Christ-minded.

“Since God has called us and given us His righteousness, let this righteousness be in us because we share the DNA of Jesus Christ as believers,” she pointed out.

Concluding the sermon, Mrs Rose Kumi-Larbi asked members to stay in the church, be actively involved in church activities, and allow God to prune them out of outmoded cultural practices that fight against His Word.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Team.

Deacon Nabor Donates Drums To Pentecost Convention Centre

Deacon Naboh Donates Drums To Pentecost Convention Centre

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A deacon of The Church of Pentecost, John Naboh of Emmanuel Assembly in the Worcester District of the church in the United States of America, has donated a set of Mapex professional drums worth about $2,367 to the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), located at Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa.

Presenting the items on behalf of the donor on January 5, 2023, at PCC, the Finance and Administration Director (FAD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, disclosed that Deacon Naboh has always had the conviction to contribute to the advancement of the kingdom of God, hence the donation to the Pentecost Convention Centre.

Receiving the drums, the Centre Manager, Pastor Prince Odoom, expressed his utmost appreciation to Deacon John Naboh for his thoughtfulness and dedication to the service of God.

He stated that the items will be very beneficial to the Centre, especially in the upcoming Global Ministers and Wives’ Conference, which takes place at PCC from January 22 to 28, 2023.

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Fetish Priest Denounces Idols

Fetish Priest Denounces Idols

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Mr. Jaar Pemetey, a 37-year-old fetish priest at Konfali, a community in the Savannah Region of Ghana, has surrendered his life to Christ.

Mr. Pemetey, in an interview with PENTECOST NEWS, said he was introduced into idol worship at age 14 by his father and has since practised the trade. 

According to Jaar, he depended on the idols for protection and material gains, but after being convicted by the Holy Spirit, he realised there was no salvation in his idols.

Mr. Pemetey, thus, accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and personal Saviour and underwent water baptism. He also gave up his idols to be burnt.

Report by Sawla Area Media Team

Wa Area Chieftaincy Ministry Launched

Wa Area Chieftaincy Ministry Launched

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It was a great gathering of splendid royalty when Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, the National Co-ordinator of the Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost who also doubles as an Executive Council Member of the church and Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), launched the Wa Area Chieftaincy Ministry.

Apostle Anane Denteh reiterated that the Chieftaincy Ministry is part of the Vision 2023 initiatives of the church. The ministry, he said, aims at partnering with chiefs for community development, peace-building, and to foster chaplaincy at the palaces.  

In a sermon titled, “Divine Order for Kings,” Apostle Anane Denteh read from Proverbs 16:10-15; 14:35; 22:29 and established that traditional rulership was established by God to provide leadership to communities and to care for God’s creation.

He challenged both royals and their subjects to live righteous lives to inure to the development of their communities. He also called for the need to uphold cultural values that please God and review those that do not.

Apostle Anane Denteh explained that there is a close working relationship between chiefs and the church, saying, “The subjects of the chiefs are also members of the church.”

He disclosed that Pentecost University will soon commence Chieftaincy Studies. He, therefore, challenged royals to take advantage of the academic programme.

In his welcome address, the Wa Area Head of the church, Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie, said that the Chieftaincy Ministry concept is in line with the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda of The Church of Pentecost. He was full of praise to the chiefs for partnering with the Wa Area and The Church of Pentecost in many beneficial ways.

Naa Dikomwine Domalae, Chief of Daffiamah Traditional Area who doubles as the President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs, recalled an earlier engagement between The Church of Pentecost Chieftaincy Ministry and the National House of Chiefs on 21st December 2022 and expressed delight that the National Chieftaincy Coordinator was in the Upper West Region for the Wa Area launch.

The President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs requested that the launch should also be done at the district and community levels.

He encouraged leadership of the church to demonstrate fortitude and patience should they encounter resistance to their effort at the palaces. He pledged his support to the novel Chieftaincy Studies at the Pentecost University and indicated the readiness of chiefs in the area to enroll when admission opens.

Naa Puowele Karbo III, the Chief of Lawra Traditional Area who is also the Vice President of Upper West Regional House of Chiefs as well as the Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, said that though the chieftaincy institution is one of the critical institutions for the development of the nation, it remains the least resourced.

Naa Karbo cited the chief’s role to include disputes settlements, justice administration, and the most accessible leadership for community life.

He commended The Church of Pentecost for the recognition and pledged his support for the initiative. He stressed the need for the church to assign competent persons who could facilitate the ministry to the palace since there could be conflicting beliefs between the gospel and some aspects of culture.

“We are ready to work with you, but if you bring people who tell us that our culture is demonic and the white man’s culture is the best, we will not listen to you. Bring us people who can engage,” he said.

Tiisah Naa Zakaria Abdul Aziz, the Representative of Wa Naa, on his part, said that there has been a long-standing relationship between The Church of Pentecost and Wa Naa palace, and expressed the appreciation of the overlord for the sustained relationship. He taunted the Chieftaincy Ministry initiative as timely and called for the support of all.

The Committee Members of the newly launched Wa Area Chieftaincy Ministry are Pastor Kofi Adu Sarfo (Co-ordinator), Elder Adams Bacho (Vice Co-ordinator), and Elder Akanvariwon (Secretary).

Others are Elder Daniel Tuozie, Elder Naa Saabon Sabastian, Elder Joseph Mwinianaa, and Elder Moses Abu.

Among the many Chiefs and Queen Mothers were Naa Dauda Kubo, representative of Wechiau Naa; Naa Pogenaa Kenseni, Queen Mother of Wechiau Traditional Area; Nyaasung Naa Mogtar, Dugu Naa Ishaku Mahama, Dikurey Naa Sufyan Mahama, and Kunfaabiala Naa Jonyouhi, all of Wala Traditional Area.

Others were Elder Naa Jacob Yebaar, Elder Naa Sebastian Saabom all Elders of The Church of Pentecost from Lawra Traditional Area. Also in attendance were Elder Naa Joseph Nyuur-Ire, Elder Naa Maxwell N. Yelpoe, and Donglabong Dinaa, Regent Justice all from Jirapa Traditional Area.

The rest were Naa Yirinoba Dominic Domanaang, Kanyi Guasi Naa; Naa Yilidon Kulipli Songmene, in-charge of Chakali Community; Naa Nagua Anmwiekenjeng, Second-in-command to Daffiamah Naa, and Naa Kpangbare of Daffiamah Traditional Area.

Report by Pastor Gordon Ansah.

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Youth Ministry Supports 3 Young Entrepreneurs

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The Takoradi Area Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has presented an amount of GHS 18,000.00 to three young entrepreneurs in the area as part of the ministry’s “Start-up Business Challenge” initiative.

The Start-Up Business Challenge, a flagship programme initiated by the Area Youth Ministry Leader, Pastor Daniel Okyei Boakye, aims at fostering business creativity and growth, as well as, curbing unemployment among the youth.

The three awardees are Dorcas Hannah Kwofie (Beahu District), Jane Darkwa (Effiakuma District) and Abraham Amegavi Amoah (Adum Banso District).

Dorcas Hannah Kwofie, whose business is registered as “Glean Yogo,” emerged as the overall winner of the challenge and was presented with a cheque for GHS 10,000.00.

Jane Darkwa of Eagle Farms came in second position and took home GHS 5,000.00, whilst Abraham Amegavi Amoah of Abragamoh Animal Farm received a cheque of GHS 3,000.00 for the third position.

The three entrepreneurs were selected after a keenly-contested competition, dubbed “Youth Business Challenge,” and were shortlisted for their financial astuteness and good business plan.

Presenting the cheques to them at the area’s praise and worship festival held at the West Ridge Assembly church auditorium late last year, the Takoradi Area Head of the Church, Apostle Yao Semenya Dogbe, congratulated the awardees and commended the ministry for the initiative.

Present at the event were Elder Dr. Matthew Kwaw Somiah (Assistant Area Youth Leader), Elder Hon. Benjamin Arko (Assembly Member for Asikafoamatem No. 2), and Mrs. Abigail Okyei Boakye (Wife of the Area Youth Ministry Leader).

Also in attendance were a section of the area pastorate and their wives, Area Youth Ministry Executive Committee Members, youth members and some family members of the awardees.

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare (Takoradi Area Media Ministry Pastor)

Nkawkaw Area Donates To Okwahuman web

Nkawkaw Area Donates To Okwahuman

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As part of efforts to strengthen ties between the Chieftaincy institution and the Church, the Nkawkaw Area of The Church of Pentecost has constructed an ultramodern washroom facility at the Okwahu Chief’s Palace at Abene.

The dedication and handing-over ceremony, which was held on January 8, 2023, coincided with this year’s Thanksgiving Service organised by the Okwahu Traditional Council in collaboration with the Okwahu Council of Churches.

The project was fully funded by the Nkawkaw Area and constructed within 17 months.

Speaking at the gathering on the theme, “Repositioning Okwahuman for Total Development through Thanksgiving,” and citing references from Genesis 11:1-4, Psalm 116:1-2 and John 17:20-22, Prophet Foster Kwasi Aniakwaa, the Nkawkaw Area Head of the Church, encouraged the Okwahu citizenry to live in harmony to ensure progress and prosperity.

According to Prophet Aniakwaa, no progress can be seen in the life of a family, community or any corporate organisation when there is no peace.

He iterated that believers have a role in national building and must, thus, contribute their quota towards national development.

Prophet Aniakwaa bemoaned the prevalence of bush fires that have adversely affected  Okwahuland in years past and present and advised the congregants to do their part to desist from setting fires irresponsibly, as well as building in waterways.

In his keynote address, the Chief of Kwahu, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong, encouraged the parents to do well to educate their wards, stressing that growth and development of a community hinges on education.

“If you have been privileged to be a parent, then you must accept the responsibility that goes with it,” he said.

He also urged the citizenry to do their part to promote unity and development in the community.

Present at the thanksgiving ceremony were Rev. Emmanuel Adotey Sagoe (Perez Chapel, Kwahu Bepong), Rt. Rev. Ato Baafi Himson (Diocesan Bishop Methodist, Nkawkaw Diocese), Apostle Seth Osae Opare (Area Head, The Apostlic Church, Nkawkaw), Rev. Canon Martey Kojo (Anglican Church Nkawkaw), Rev. Dr Paul Todrou (Roman Catholic Church Nkawkaw), Rev. Ignitius Asiedu (House of Power Ministries) and the Nkawkaw Area  pastorate and thier wives.

Report by Nkawkaw Area Media Team

Suhum District Retires 7 Officers

Suhum District Retires 7 Officers

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The Suhum District of The Church of Pentecost has organised a retirement service for seven officers who have served the church for several years in various capacities.

The glamorous service, which was held at the L. A. Nyarko Memorial Sanctuary on Sunday, January 15, 2023, was officiated by the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, assisted by the Suhum Area Head, Apostle Patrick Aseyoro, and the Suhum District Minister, Pastor Daniel Okaakyire Ameyaw.

The retired officers were Elders Daniel Owusu Kissi and Franklin Oduro, who served for 28 and 20 years, respectively.

The rest were Deaconesses Patience Asiedu, who served for 30 years; Dorcas Obeng Lartey, Victoria Armah and Mary Siatey, each serving for 28 years, as well as Margaret Asare, who also served for 20 years.

In his remarks, Apostle Kumi-Larbi urged Christians to serve God faithfully irrespective of their assigned roles in the church.

Speaking on the theme; “May the Lord Reward You,” Apostle Patrick Aseyoro noted that God is faithful and a rewarder of good works.

Using Genesis 15:1, Hebrews 6:9-12 and Ruth 2:11-12 as his Bible references, Apostle Aseyoro indicated that when a Christian serves God wholeheartedly, He rewards him accordingly, saying, “Our work on earth will never go unnoticed.”

Apostle Aseyoro expounded that some people expect others to acknowledge their good works but in all things, God is sovereign and will reward at the right time. He prayed that God will replenish the time and resources that believers commit to His service. 

The Area Head ended his sermon by eulogizing the retired officers for their meritorious service to God and humanity. He prayed for God’s blessings full of divine health for them.

Elder Daniel Owusu Kissi, on behalf of the retirees, expressed his sincere gratitude to the leadership of the church for the honour bestowed on them.

Present at the service was Mrs. Rose Kumi-Larbi, wife of the General Secretary, among other personalities.

Report by Anita Dartebea Danquah

Nkawkaw Area Women's Ministry Empowers Young Entrepreneurs

Nkawkaw Area Women’s Ministry Empowers Young Entrepreneurs

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The Nkawkaw Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has organised a day’s skills development and capacity-building for young men and women in the Area.

The event, which was held late last year, was aimed at giving young people in the Area entrepreneurial skills, as well as seed capital for their businesses.

The 91 persons who benefited from the initiative were presented hairdryers and sewing machines. Others received a seed capital to set them up in business.

Speaking on the topic: “Empowering the Virtuous Lady for Maximum Impact” at the ceremony, Deaconess Philomina Mireku, the Director of the Women’s Ministry of the Church, urged all present to work assiduously in their respective fields of endeavour.

She emphasised that “an unemployed lady lives in confusion and perpetual hardship”

She, therefore, advised the beneficiaries to make maximum use of the wonderful opportunity they have been given by being faithful.

“Dorcas was so faithful to the cause of helping the poor that the widows in Joppa did not want her to be buried,” she opined. 

Deaconess Mireku cited scriptural references from 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Proverbs 31:16-17 and Acts 9:36-42 to encourage the beneficiaries to put the support received to good use and become a blessing to others.

She congratulated the Area for the initiative and encouraged other Areas to emulate the initiative.

Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong; the Eastern Regional Minister, in a short address, encouraged Christian workers to be hardworking and prudent in their respective vocations.

In a brief remark, Hon. Seth Adjei Baah, the Chairman of the Ghana Tourist Board, said he owned his wealth to a seed capital of 5000 cedis (now equivalent to 50 pesewas) that The Church of Pentecost gave him many years ago.

He, therefore, advised the beneficiaries not to take the gesture for granted.

Hon. Adjei Baah also donated 30 sewing machines to support the programme.

Others present at the ceremony were Prophet Foster Aniakwaa (Area Head), his wife, Grace Aniakwaa, Hon Atta Ofori Snr. (MCE Kwahu South), Elder Isaac Agyapong (Kwahu East DCE), Deaconess Chief Supt. Marian Osei Adu (Nkwatia Police Divisional Commander) and Nana Opoku Amankwah (Kwahu Kyidomhene).

The rest are Hon. Daniel Agyapong (Area Deacon), Elder Kwasi Mireku (Spouse of the Women’s Ministry Director), Deaconess Esther Prah (Kasoa Area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee Member), the Nkawkaw Area pastorate and their wives as well as officers and members of the area.

Report by Nkawkaw Area Media Team

Effiduase Area Donates To Koforidua Local Prison

Effiduase Area Donates To Koforidua Local Prison

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The Effiduase Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated items worth about GHȻ 10,600.00 to inmates of Koforidua Local Prison in the Eastern Region.

The items were donated during the Yuletide. It included four bags of gari, a mini bag of beans, a bag of maize, toiletries, and soft drinks, among others.

Presenting the items, the Effiduase Area Head of the church, Pastor Stephen Okyere Acheampong, said the donation was their widow’s mite to help make the Christmas festivities special for the inmates.

Receiving the items on behalf of the inmates, Superintendent George Amegbletor, who stood in for the Officer-in-Charge of the facility, Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP) Christopher Hayibor, thanked the church for the kind gesture, saying, “The donation is timely and it will go a long way in helping to improve the food situation in the prison.”

Superintendent Amegbletor called on other churches to emulate the kind gesture of The Church of Pentecost and come to the aid of prison inmates to supplement government efforts in feeding the inmates.

In a fellowship with the inmates, Pastor Stephen Okyere Acheampong urged the inmates not to be discouraged and that the church has not neglected them.

He said: “It is the vision of The Church of Pentecost to help decongest the prisons and make life after prison easy for our unfortunate brothers and sisters in prison. In view of this, the Church is building Camp Prisons in some parts of the country to equip inmates with skills that will earn them a living.”

In a sermon, the New Tafo District Minister, Pastor Samuel Acquaah, admonished the inmates not to be discouraged, saying, “There is hope for you.”

Speaking on the topic, “Learn from one of these people” based on Matthew 2:1 and Micah 5:2, Pastor Acquah urged the inmates not to go back to ‘Herod,’ but like the wise men “look for Jesus and worship him.”

Accompanying the Area Head were the Area Prison Ministry Chairman, Pastor Frank Oppong, the Area pastorate, and church leaders.

Report by Ezekiel Korletey.

PENTSOS Gari-Processing Centre Commissioned

PENTSOS Gari-Processing Centre Commissioned

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A gari-processing centre constructed by Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) at Nyambong in the Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region of Ghana has been commissioned.

The facility was commissioned by the Ho Area Head and Executive Council Member of the Church, Apostle Dr Dela Quampah, during a special ceremony held yesterday. Apostle Quampah was assisted by Pastor Seth Dwamena Asante (Nkwanta Area Head) and Elder Richard Amaning (PENTSOS Director).

The agro-processing centre initiative, according to Elder Richard Amaning, is among many community-development interventions by PENTSOS funded by The Church of Pentecost under her strategic vision, dubbed “Vision 2023.”

He further stated that the project is a social enterprise project of PENTSOS with the overarching goal to enhance the livelihood and income of beneficiaries especially women and youth while contributing to improving food security in Ghana.

“The processing centre would support directly over 100 gari processors into producing quality gari under improved and hygienic conditions and also encourage farmers into large scale cultivation of cassava in the project catchment area,” he said at the event.

The PENTSOS Director also commended the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Executive Council, and the National PENTSOS Board for the support in making the project a success.

The centre, constructed at a cost of GHS 122,250.00, has a store room, an office, a stainless steel grating machine, Hydraulic and manual pressers, sifters and brick oven with chimney, and a stainless-steel roasting tray.

Gari is a fine to coarse granular flour of varying texture made from cassava tubers.

The popular Ghanaian food item is currently the most commercialised cassava product in the country and continues to increase in production due to the increasing urban demand and export market potential.

In a brief exhortation at the commissioning ceremony based on Ecclesiastes 10:19, Apostle Dr. Dela Quampah admonished members to work hard and make use of the processing to make money, make investment to support their children and future, and to appreciate God’s goodness through their tithes and offering.

The Ho Area Head also inaugurated a seven-member steering committee drawn from the Church and the community to manage the facility.

Present at the commissioning ceremony were Nana Obiako Akola (Chief of Nyambong), Hon. Bright Lingwa (Chief Executive of Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly), the Nkwanta Area pastorate, officers of the Municipal Assembly, the Assembly Member, community elders, and church members.

Also in attendance were officials of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) led by Mr Awudu Mubarak (MoFA Director for Nkwanta South Municipality)

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