Be Loyal To The Church – Chairman Tells Elders

Be Loyal To The Church – Chairman Tells Elders

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has admonished elders of the church to continue to be loyal to the church.

“As supporting leaders, your loyalty is to God and the church,” Apostle Nyamekye said.

The Chairman said this during his engagement with elders of the church in the Odorkor and Anyaa-Ablekuma Areas at the Odorkor Central Auditorium on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Speaking on the topic, “Supportive Leadership,” Apostle Nyamekye said that apart from pastors, all supportive leaders (Elders, Deaconesses and Deacons) are co-workers of the Lord’s vineyard which is the church.

“We as supporting leaders have been given a trust which we need to effectively execute at our level,” he stated.

According to him, one thing that is needed by a supportive leader is loyalty, despite the challenges that are bound to be experienced.

“A loyal person will not withdraw from you no matter the circumstances in which he or she finds himself,” he stressed.

Using 1 Chronicles 11:9-10, he explained that David became very powerful because the Almighty God was with him. However, he noted that despite God being with David, he had strong support from people who made him great.

He said that David knew how to build a support team to execute the task assigned to him because he was a man of skill, good attitude and character.

“Great leaders do not succeed alone, behind them is a support team. The task of possessing the nations is an uphill task and it cannot be achieved alone. We all need the help of each other in this ministry,” he noted.

The Chairman emphasized that as loyal supporting leaders, elders are to grow and develop what has been entrusted to their care, saying, “Loyalty alone is not enough, elders must be skillful, have a good attitude and be of good character with prayer and the ministry of the Word being constant.”

He cautioned elders not to use the pulpit to project themselves.

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DEA Children’s Ministry Holds Bible Spelling Competition

DEA Children’s Ministry Holds Bible Spelling Competition

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The Children’s Ministry of the Darkuman English Assembly (DEA) in the Kaneshie Area of The Church of Pentecost held its maiden edition of the Bible Spelling Competition last Sunday.

The competition, dubbed “Study to Show Yourself Approved,” aimed at making the study of the word of God fun and more innovative. 

The event, which was held between the various Jethro Initiative (JI) groups in the assembly, took place at the Children’s Ministry auditorium.

In his opening address, the Darkuman District Children’s Ministry Leader, Deacon Enock Anim Asante, said that the competition was the first among many planned by the ministry in the district. 

According to him, subsequent competitions would be organised for all the assemblies in the district in the coming year. 

“These competitions would promote teamwork and unity among the children as we strive to raise godly and transformational future leaders,” he added. 

Deaconess Sheila Williams, the Children’s Ministry Leader of Darkuman English Assembly, encouraged the children to take their studies, both in school and at church, seriously, stressing that: “Quality and good education with self-discipline in the reading and studying the word of God would surely take you to high places in future.”

The five-member JI competing groups spelt words from the book of Matthew from chapters 1 to 10, using the New International Version (NIV) Bible as their reference point. 

At the end of the contest, medals were presented to the overall winners and all other participants.

Deaconess Sheila Williams, in her closing remarks, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the planning committee for the Spelling Competition and the various JI groups for a well-organised event.

The Jethro Initiative, which has as its slogan “Nurturing unto Godliness,” is an extra-curricular programme of the Children’s Ministry aimed at complementing and strengthening the activities of the Sunday Schools in building the foundation of children in Christ and His word and entrenching them on the need to walk in the Faith.

Report by Darkuman English Assembly Media Team

Virtuous Ladies Organise Food Bazaar

Virtuous Ladies Organise Food Bazaar

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Virtuous Ladies of the New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost have organised a food bazaar as part of the activities to invigorate the ministry and to sharpen the cooking skills of the members.

The event, which took place on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the M. K. Yeboah Memorial Temple, Krofrom, was a showcase of locally prepared dishes such as “Akankyeɛ,” “Kɔkɔɔtɔ,” “Aprapransa,” among others.

Speaking at the event, the wife of the Area Head, Mrs. Victoria Tetteh Doku, who was the guest of honour, admonished the virtuous ladies to portray good manners to define their relationship with Christ for others to see them as genuine Christians.

According to her, the attitude of a Christian is an instrument of evangelism. She, therefore, urged the participants to sidestep discourteous behaviours and uphold the virtues of kindness, purity, humility and other noble and impressive lifestyles as contained in Philippians 4:8 to glorify God.

On her part, Mrs. Mary Arthur (Wife of the Resident Minister, PIWC-New Tafo) educated the ladies on their personal hygiene, stressing on menstruation. She sensitised that poor menstrual hygiene can pose serious health risks like reproductive and urinary tract infections, which can result in infertility and birth complications. She, thus, encouraged them to practice good hygiene and adopt a good eating habit to stay safe.

Varieties of the local foods displayed by the various districts were inspected by Mrs. Victoria Tetteh Doku, with assistance from the Area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee Members and Virtuous Ladies Coordinators.

Present at the event were the spouses of the Area pastorate.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Togolese Church Leadership Pays Courtesy Call On Apostle Nyamekye

Togolese Church Leadership Pays Courtesy Call On Apostle Nyamekye

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The leadership of L’Eglise de Pentecoste du Togo, a parallel church of The Church of Pentecost in Togo, has paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye.

The delegation met with the Chairman on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Church’s General Headquarters at Labadi, in Accra.

Among their delegation were Apostle Samuel D. Lawson (President, L’Eglise de Pentecoste du Togo), Apostle Daniel K. Dogbovi (General Secretary), Apostle Cyprien K. Bruce (Executive Council Member), and Pastor Gregoire A. Amoeni (Executive Council Member).

According to the President of the Togolese Pentecostal denomination, Apostle Lawson, the visit was to render sincere appreciation to the leadership of The Church of Pentecost for its immense help in guiding them through elections and induction of their leaders.

“Your action demonstrates how much you are with us and supporting us always,” he stated.

He further noted that the call was to reemphasise the collaboration between both churches. 

In his response, Apostle Eric Nyamekye said that there was the need for both denominations to forge towards building stronger churches in the future.

“We must forge ahead together. Let us come together and have an agreement for future generations to have a common understanding,” Apostle Nyamekye said.

He expressed his support to the new leadership and encouraged them to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit in taking decisions. This, he said, would help in building a stronger church for God.

To the President, the Chairman urged him to be strong and courageous, saying, “Once you have been made the leader, you have to be firm to do the work. Do it with the group since you can’t do it alone, and they will be your strength.”

He added: “Anytime God chooses a leader; He chooses because of what the leader can do and places His will within the leader. Know that we are building a church, not an association. The church has an enemy behind fighting against it every time. Focus on the work and not the privileges of leadership.”

Apostle Nyamekye charged them to strife for peace among the members as they build a spiritual church.

Present were Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe (International Missions Director), Apostle Samuel Osei Asante (Executive Council Member and Kaneshie Area Head), Apostle Lare Banimpo (National Head, The Church of Pentecost International, Togo), Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Nuerkper (La Area Head), and Apostle Cephas Akpagana (The Church of Pentecost International, Togo)

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Mile 3 District Holds Graduation Ceremony For 35 Teens

Mile 3 District Holds Graduation Ceremony For 35 Teens

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The Mile 3 District in the New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a graduation ceremony for 35 teens who have transitioned from the Children’s Ministry to the Ministry to Teens.

The event, which symbolises a time of change, progression and moving into new adventures took place on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Central Assembly auditorium.

As part of the event, each graduand received a certificate and a Holy Bible as the foundation of their faith.

The graduands were prepared for their transition through teachings of the word of God, the Church’s tenets and prayer before they underwent water baptism by immersion.

In an exhortation on the topic: “Hearing the Voice of God,” with 1 Samuel 3:1 as scriptural reference, the District Minister, Pastor Joseph Ankomako, admonished the graduands to portray the character of young Samuel and be sensitive to God’s voice as they stay glued to the word of God.

He noted that God uses young persons to manifest His glory and, therefore, urged them to avail themselves for God’s use. 

Pastor Ankomako was optimistic that the graduands would someday play key roles in the work of God, hence, the need for the Church to take a keen interest in their growth in Christ Jesus.

“We are very optimistic that God will use these children to fulfill His mandate in the Church; this is why we are very determined to ensure their growth through the word of God to equip them as an army to possess the nations,” he expressed.

“The Children’s Ministry leadership has been very instrumental in nurturing the children. So, I believe that the leadership of the Youth Ministry as well as the Ministry to Teens will also take it from there and impact them with the knowledge of God required at this stage to the glory of God,” he added.

The district also presented an industrial sewing machine worth GHC 3,400 to Sister Josephine Ansah, a Sunday School teacher (child worker), for her commitment and dedication towards the ministry.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

A-Lang Worship Centre’s “Gospel Dinner” Yields 10 Souls

A-Lang Worship Centre’s “Gospel Dinner” Yields 10 Souls

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A special get-together event, dubbed “Gospel Dinner,” organised by the Evangelism Ministry of A-Lang Worship Centre of The Church of Pentecost last Sunday, yielded ten souls to the glory of God.

The event was part of the Church’s scheduled activities to mark the “November Aggressive Evangelism Month” recently observed in The Church of Pentecost nationwide.

The well-patronised event, which took place at the church premises, drew 366 participants (116 adults and 250 children), including non-members.

The patrons were treated to locally-made drinks, pastries, popcorn and some soothing gospel music.

A key feature of the event was a panel discussion led by the District Secretary, Elder Richard Boampong, during which the five-member panel, namely; Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe (the Resident Minister), his wife, Mrs. Olivia Tsekpoe, Elder Nicholas Boampong, Elder Prince Asare and Deaconess Georgina Gyasi, shared their Christian conversion stories and encouraged other believers in the faith.

An altar call after the session by Elder Christopher Abbey-Quaye saw ten people surrendering their lives to Jesus Christ and another rededicating their life to Christ. Five of the new converts underwent water baptism, and three received Holy Spirit baptism. 

Report by ALWC Media

New Tafo Area Organises All-Day Prayer Meeting

New Tafo Area Organises All-Day Prayer Meeting

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The New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost, under headship of Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, has organised all-day prayer meeting dubbed: “Divine Encounter.”

The event, which took place on Friday, December 2, 2022 (Farmers’ Day), at the Sepe-Buokrom Revival Centre, was under the theme: “Because Of The Invisible, Persevere” (Hebrews 11:27), with Apostle Dr. Joseph Ignatius Teye Buertey (Resident Minister, PIWC- Asokwa) and Apostle Isaac Kwasi Amoako (Rtd.) as guest speakers. 

Deaconess Eunice Akuffo of Voice of Pentecost), the guest song minister, enlivened the occasion with soul-reviving Pentecostal tunes.

The various speakers exhaustively treated the theme of the programme and highlighted the need for Christians to be resolute in their faith and persevere in these perilous times.

The well attended event witnessed a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit as many testified for being healed of various ailments.

About 1,406 people were in attendance, comprising 203 children.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Apostle Dr. Daniel Walker Urges Deaconessess To Serve With Commitment

Apostle Dr. Daniel Walker Urges Deaconesses To Serve With Commitment

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The Tarkwa Area Head of The Church of Pentecost and Executive Council Member of the Church, Apostle Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker, has called on deaconesses of the church to serve with dedication.

He explained that deaconesses have been called to serve at the Lord’s table, involve themselves in visitations, receive the members into the church, help in baptism especially when ladies are involved, and see to the welfare of women in the church.

Apostle Dr. Walker said this when addressing all deaconesses, wives of officers, and local, district, and area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee members from the 23 districts in the Tarkwa Area of the Church on December 1, 2022, at the E. K. Kyei Memorial Temple, Tarkwa.

Touching on the duties of the Women’s Ministry, he stated that the ministry is to intercede and support the church in various ways, work hand-in-hand with pastors and their wives for the betterment of the Church, and visit the mission house, among others.

Concluding his message, Apostle Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker commended deaconesses of the church for their hard work and prayed that God will continue to bless them.

The wife of the Area Head, Mrs Irene Odi Walker, spoke on the topic, “Fear Not” based on Isaiah 41:8-13.

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PIWC Downtown Holds ‘Business Connect Conference’

PIWC Downtown-Ofaakor Holds ‘Business Connect Conference’

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The Workers Guild of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) in the Downtown-Ofaakor Area of The Church of Pentecost, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, held its maiden edition of Business and Job Opportunity Conference dubbed, ‘The Connect Conference.’

The conference, which took place at the church auditorium, was aimed at exploring various business opportunities for members, to help them to do well in their business and also secure good jobs for the youth in the district.

Eld. Michael Appiah (Chairman, PWG, PIWC Downtown-Ofaarkor)

In his welcome address, Elder Dr. Michael Appiah (Chairman of Pentecost Workers Guild, PIWC Downtown-Ofaakor), mentioned that the event was the first among many similar conferences planned by the guild in the district. He explained that subsequent events will be organised for members of other guilds.

“Our mission is to transform lives of workers in the church to become salt and light in the world and serve as role models to mentor young ones to become responsible and Christlike adults,” he added.

Various speakers at the conference included Mr Joseph Edward Mensah (CEO, Me Inc./Deloitte Africa Brand Ambassador), who spoke on Personal branding for jobs and businesses, and Mrs Vida Owusu Esq (Group Head, Legal Glico Holdings). She spoke on Legal environment of your business.

Other speakers were Mrs Stephenia Morrison Nyarko (Head, Accra Business Advisory Center – Ghana Enterprises Agency), Financing your business; Mr Emmanuel Tsivape (Commercial Hub Manager, Fidelity Bank) who also spoke on Financing your business; and Mr Nana Yaw Nyira Butah (Digital Advisor). He spoke on social media for business promotion.

At the sidelines of the conference, various businesses and brands ranging from educational materials to health products, electronic and food products, were showcased inside the auditorium.

Some brands and businesses which showcased their products at the event were AB Company (Computers & Accessories); KCL (Electricals & other building materials); TTSIS (School); Rosiebell health and beauty products (supplements, hair products, jewelries); Dad Micro- Credit Ltd (Loans and Investment); Fruit Splash (natural organic juices); Perbs Culinary Art- Catering Services/Training, and Betdave Special Palmoil.

Others were MANA Curtains And More; Easy Buy stationery and more; IMANI Hub Phone Parts And Accessories; KIDSCAN Products (Disinfectant/Floor Cleaner, Multipurpose Liquid Soap, Second Wash/After Wash); FranCare (Clothing & Beauty Products); Clinton’s Art (pencil drawings) and Medi Foods (fruit drinks).

Closing the event, the Resident Minister, Pastor Isaac Annor, expressed his appreciation for the Pentecost Workers Guild for a well-organised conference. According to him, the workers guild is a ‘baby’ of the Vision 2023 of The Church of Pentecost.

“We are looking at Kingdom principles and values at the workplace where corruption will be sternly minimised. We are praying to have business people who will be very good Christians doing very good businesses,” he ended.

Pentecost Workers’ Guilds are professionals and non-professionals of The Church of Pentecost who work in defined institutions and are committed to attaining the church’s Vision 2023 which is aimed at “Possessing the Nations and equipping the Church to transform every sphere of society with values and principles of the Kingdom of God.”

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Afife District Organises Seminar For BECE Candidates

Afife District Organises Seminar For BECE Candidates

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The Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM) of The Church of Pentecost in the Aflao Area, in conjunction with the Pentecost Educational Workers Guild and Pentecost Counseling Ministry of Afife District, has organised a day’s seminar for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates.

The event, which was held recently at Afife Central assembly, was chaired by Pastor Seth Kofi Danah, the Area Youth Leader.

The over 165 participants who attended the seminar were selected from various schools in the area, including Evangelical Presbyterian JHS, Roman Catholic JHS, Devine Academy, The Pen Academy, and Ewulogui Basic Schools.

Some of the topics treated included “Examination anxiety management,” “General guidelines in answering questions,” “Dos and Don’ts in examination hall” and “The Spiritual preparation before, during and after an examination.” 

The facilitators include members of the Pentecost Educational Workers Guild who are also WAEC examiners such as Mr Samuel Goka, Headmaster of Afife R/C JHS, and the District minister, Pastor Seth Kofi Danah.

The candidates were given examination stationery, after which prayer was said for them.

At the end of the meeting, 13 candidates gave their lives to Jesus.

Report by Pastor Francis Lamptey, Aflao Area Reporter.