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Build Strong Relationships – Apostle Ohemeng-Kwakye Advises Church Leaders

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The Anyaa Ablekuma Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle William Ohemeng-Kwakye, has advised ministers and their wives to build good relationships to make maximum impact in ministry.

He gave this advice during the opening session of the 2023 Ministers and Officers Retreat (Apostolisation) of the Hohoe Area at the Kpoeta Central Assembly auditorium.

According to him, relational ministry does not exist on its own but involves mutual trust, and it must be done intentionally.

He encouraged all the participants to build healthy relationships with fellow ministers, their spouses, children, extended family, communities, officers, and members.

He further taught the participants how to build relationships by building contacts, connecting with people, and caring for the members through which they may know their problems and ‘challenge them’ to come out of their predicaments.

“No man is an island to himself. God Himself built a relationship with man by drawing man near. Hence, there is a need to relate to help win and build the people up for Christ,” he said.

He explained that relationships expose one’s own inner attitude, test one’s character, help develop one’s capacity for interpersonal relationships, and teach them how to handle people.

“God related well with man, and even when humanity sinned, God still made provision for man. He walked with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, among others,” he added.

He said that God is a loving father who opens up to His creation. He mentioned David as an epitome of the shepherd-sheep relationship, citing his testimony to King Saul about his relationship with his flock.

However, he emphasized that Jesus is the ultimate model for the shepherding ministry.

“The poor, the marginalised, the sick, and even sinners related well to Jesus. He is the epicenter of our relationships. We have been called to lay down our lives for the flock,” Apostle Ohemeng-Kwakye noted.

He enjoined all the participants to build sustainable relationships through communication, trust, respect, and forgiveness.

He also advised them to consider the tone and choice of words when communicating and to maintain confidentiality by not breaking the trust reposed in them by others.

He further encouraged the Church leaders to build a strong trust with mutual respect for all, including their spouses, members, colleagues, and leaders.

Touching on forgiveness, Apostle Ohemeng-Kwakye entreated Christians to learn to “forgive and forget” by overlooking offenses, pardoning offenders, and waiving the faults of others.

“It is not easy to forgive, but it is worth doing as the Lord God Himself forgave us. If the church would be very vibrant, then know that forgiveness is therapeutic, and that Jesus Christ, the author and the finisher of our faith, has left a model relational ministry and has set the path for us to follow suit. Indeed, effective relational ministry leads to transformation,” he said.

Report by Ben Baidoo.

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Yennyawoso District Donates To Missions

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The Yennyawoso District in the New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated items worth GHC 35,300.00 to support the missions enterprise of the Church.

The items, which included a pair of mid-speakers, a power mixer (12-channels), a cordless microphone, a brand new Apsonic motorbike, 300 pieces of wax print, a bale of clothing, footwear, 20 handbags, and many others, were presented on Friday, April 21, 2023, on behalf of the District Minister, Pastor Charles Oduro, by the District Missions Committee Chairman, Elder Philip Kwaku Boateng, at a short presentation ceremony held at the forecourt of the Central Assembly auditorium.

According to him, the donation corroborates the Vision 2023 agenda of the Church, which aims at possessing the nations for Christ. Pastor Charles Oduro, who doubles as the Area Missions Committee Chairman also received the items on behalf of the Area Head, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku.

He expressed profound gratitude to the donors for the kind gesture and wished them God’s blessings.

He was hopeful that the gesture displayed by the Yennyawoso District will go a long way to help reach out to the unreached with the Gospel.

He further assured that all the items would be delivered to the appropriate quarters to serve the intended purpose.

Present at the short presentation ceremony were Elders Anthony Anane (District Finance Chairman), David Kwaku Boahen and Thomas Obiri Yeboah (District Missions Committee Members).

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

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“Pay Special Attention to the Children’s Ministry” – Pastor Oko Barnor To Church Leaders

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Pastor James Oko Barnor, the Uganda National Head of The Church of Pentecost, has advised church leaders to prioritise the children’s ministry in order to secure the future of the church.

He emphasised that the children’s ministry is a crucial aspect of building a long-lasting church, and therefore, should not be taken lightly.

Pastor Barnor shared this during a visit to Assin Foso to promote the work of missions. The visit coincided with the National Executive Committee of the Children’s Ministry’s visit to the area.

In a passionate appeal to Christians, Pastor Barnor stated that one of the early Church’s downfalls, which led to its collapse in Europe, was the lack of attention to evangelistic activities and the children and youth membership of the church.

“The children are the future of the church. If the church is to survive the test of time, then more attention should be given to the activities of the children in all spheres of their training,” he stressed.

Pastor Barnor used the opportunity to share some of the wonderful things God is doing through their mission work.

He also shared some of the challenges they face and expressed the need for support in prayers, emotions, and finances.

Present at the event were Apostle Frederick Kweku Andoh (Assin Foso Area Head), Mrs. Francisca Oko Barnor (Wife of Uganda National Head), the area pastorate ministers and their wives, as well as officers and children’s workers.

Report by CM Media.

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Atomic Hills District Donates Motorcycle To Kawie District

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The Atomic Hills District in the Haatso Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated a brand-new Sonlink motorcycle worth GHS 8,900.00 to the Kawie District in the Sawla Area of the Church.

A short donation ceremony occurred on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Church’s General Headquarters at La in Accra.

Presenting the motorbike, the Atomic Hills District Minister, Pastor John Viscount Arkoh, expressed his belief that it would significantly contribute to the growth of the Church’s mission work in the Kawie District. 

The Personal Assistant to the International Missions Director, Pastor Gideon Kofi Boadu-Yirenkyi, received the motorbike on behalf of the Church and expressed his gratitude to the donors for the generous donation.

Assisting Pastor Boadu-Yirenkyi was the Senior Administrative Manager to the International Missions Director, Mrs Victoria Kumi-Woode, and the Human Resource Manager at the Headquarters, Elder Samuel Mantey Addo.

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Children’s Ministry Organises “Back To Your Village” Food Bazaar

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The Children’s Ministry of the Darkuman English Assembly in Kaneshie, an area of The Church of Pentecost, organised a food bazaar called “Back to Your Village” Food Bazaar to encourage children to embrace local dishes.

The event, which featured various local cuisines, drinks, snacks, and food produce, took place on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the forecourt of Darkuman English Assembly.

During the opening address, the District Women’s Ministry Secretary, Deaconess Sarfoah Ameyaw Ofori-Yeboah, called on parents to encourage the daily consumption of locally-made dishes at home and school for children.

She also urged children to continue to patronise made-in-Ghana products, which she believed would increase productivity, revenue, and put food on the table of Ghanaian farmers.

Elder Samuel Oware-Darko, the Local Secretary, echoed the calls of Deaconess Ofori-Yeboah, emphasizing that every food available carried lots of protein and other necessary nutrients that aid in growth and nourishment by eating locally-made dishes, children are also supporting local farmers.

The Local Children’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Sheila A Williams, passionately appealed to parents and guardians to stop patronising fast food, pizza, and other saturated food or food from roadside vendors for their children.

Instead, she urged them to schedule a weekly plan and cook healthy local food to nourish their wards and aid their growth and development.

The event coincided with the Jethro Initiative (J I) meeting for the month of March, which was dubbed “Patriotism Day.”

Jethro Initiative is an extracurricular program of the Children’s Ministry aimed at strengthening the activities of the Sunday School, building the foundation of the children in Christ and His Word, and entrenching the need to walk in faith.

Report by Darkuman English Assembly Media Team.

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Behind The Scenes

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If you notice anything that is working, it only means there’s something right going on behind the scenes.

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is regarded as the fastest man on the planet. The Jamaican first held the 100m world record in 2008 at the Reebok Grand Prix in the Icahn Stadium in New York.

According to Olympics.com, Usain currently holds the world records for men’s 100m, 200m sprints and was part of the 4x100m world record-holding Jamaican quartet that included Nesta Carter, Michael Frater and Yohan Blake.

When asked in an interview about his training routine, Usain revealed that he trained consistently for six days in a week, eleven months in a year. And he normally had both morning and afternoon training sessions. He added that “It’s a lot of work.”

Most often than not, the hard work that goes on behind the scenes is hardly noticed as people are mostly excited with what is outwardly displayed. Consequently, most people miss out on the fact that it is what happens behind the scenes that produces what is seen.

People who do not understand this principle chase after success without appreciating the price of diligence that has to be paid behind the scenes. Someone once said, “The only place success comes before work is a dictionary.” In the real world, it is the other way round.

Jesus taught us this by example. We learn that He spent the first thirty years of His life in obscurity. At least, we are given a peep into what went into this period in Scripture.

“When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom…After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” (Luke 2:42,46)

Among other things, Jesus was behind the scenes familiarizing Himself with all the customs and practices of the Jews. He was also drinking deep from the fountain of knowledge. Of course, from the perspective of His divinity He didn’t have to study. But on the human level, His life is to serve as an example for us to emulate.

We also learn that Jesus had the daily habit of isolating Himself to wait upon God before starting His day.

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” (Mark 1:35)

Every great life is like an iceberg. The visible success is a small portion of the bigger mass of productive habits hidden beneath the surface. It is what goes on behind the scenes that will determine what surfaces.

“…Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:4)

Get it right behind the scenes and the outward display of your success will take care of itself.

Written by P/Overseer Kwesi Baidoo (0207079250)

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CACI-Chairman Pays Courtesy Call On Apostle Eric Nyamekye

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The newly elected Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church International (CACI), Apostle Samuel Amponsah-Frimpong, paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, today at the Church’s General Headquarters in Accra.

The visit, according to Apostle Amponsah-Frimpong, was to thank Apostle Nyamekye for honouring the invitation to preach at his induction service, congratulate him on his elevation to the presidency of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), and wish him well in his new mandate.

The CACI delegation was received by a four-member team of The Church of Pentecost, including Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the International Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, and the Finance and Administration Director (FAD), Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko.

In his speech, Apostle Amponsah was full of praise for the leadership of The Church of Pentecost for the great work in advancing the Kingdom business in Ghana and beyond.

He said that although both church organisations have a chequered past, it was time to build bridges and forge ahead for the advancement of God’s kingdom. He explained that the Christ Apostolic Church, The Apostolic Church, and The Church of Pentecost all emerged from the ministry work of Pastor McKeown and Apostle Anim and are cut from the same cloth.

He said that the prophetic message received by early members that the Church would grow to become a big ocean had been fulfilled as all three churches have gone on to become great Pentecostal churches in their own right.

“I, therefore, see this as a divine move of God because today when you put the population of all three churches together, you can see that we have indeed become a mighty ocean,” he said.

He explained that it is now time for the Body of Christ to come together and make more inroads for the Lord. He said that both Christian organisations have a lot in common in their emphasis on holiness, soul-winning, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

“We share in Apostle Nyamekye’s passion for Christians to dominate the earth. This is the mandate we have been given as Christians to go into the world and make disciples of all nations, and in so doing, we will be filling the earth with the culture of heaven.

“The Church of Pentecost and the Christ Apostolic church must stand together always because the things that bind us together are more than our differences,” he said.

He indicated that his leadership is willing to collaborate with other church organisations, particularly The Church of Pentecost, and expressed that they are looking forward to honouring the invitation the CoP has extended to CACI to participate in its upcoming General Council meeting next month.

According to him, the meeting would serve as an opportunity to learn from The Church of Pentecost.

“As a member of the Ghana Pentecostal Charismatic Council (GPCC), we are well aware of the awesome contribution of The Church of Pentecost to the Body of Christ. The Church of Pentecost is a gem in Pentecostalism, and we accept it!” he said.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on his part, thanked the delegation for the august visit. He also congratulated the new chairman and his executive on their election to serve the CACI at the highest level.

“The work of an Executive Council Member is very important, and that is why it is not by appointment but by election so that the people themselves would select who they prefer to serve them,” he said.

He urged them to do their best to live up to the confidence the church has reposed in them by always seeking the collective interest of the church over individual interests.

He advised them to pay attention to their policies and structures in order to build a strong church.

“You should not hesitate to amend their constitution and review their policies and practices to better serve the needs of the people. Otherwise, you would have an archaic constitution that does not serve the people’s needs,” he urged.

Apostle Nyamekye also advised them to always have in mind that they building a church – a community of holy people who walk in love and advance towards heaven – and not a mere social club.

“This means that for us, the most important thing is to ensure that the Holy Spirit does not desert our camp,” he added.

The Chairman welcomed the idea of both Christian organisations to forge closer ties and work together to build on the viable seed sown by their forebears.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi also took the opportunity to invite the CACI to the second edition of the All Ministers’ Conference (AMC2023), slated for September this year.

The visit concluded with an official group photograph of the leadership of both Christian organisations.

The CACI delegation also included Apostle Dr. Addai-Kusi (General Secretary), Rev. Stephen Acheampong (Field Director), Apostle George Peter Derry (Missions Director), Apostle Prosper Agbaglor (Evangelism Director), and Rev. Asumadu Kyeremeh (Director of Christian Education).

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Twifo Praso, Anogyan Districts Of The Church Of Pentecost Donate To Twifo Atti Morkwa Hospital

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The Women’s Ministries of the Twifo Praso and Anogyan districts of The Church of Pentecost have donated assorted items to the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Hospital in the Central Region.

Presenting the items to the hospital, the Twifo Praso Area Women’s Ministry Leader of the church, Deaconess Abigail Kwei Larbi, explained that women of the two districts embarked on the gesture to commensurate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and to showcase the love of God to the people.

She added that it was also an opportunity for the church to share the gospel with others, especially those at the hospital. Items donated included mineral water, soft drinks, and toiletries.

To assist the Area Women’s Leader to present the items were Deaconess Emelia Acheampong and Deaconess Abigail Appiah, Women’s Ministry Leaders for Twifo Praso and Anogyan districts, respectively.

Receiving the items, the Officer-In-Charge of the hospital expressed his immense gratitude to the Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost for their donations and promised to make good use of the items.

He also appealed to other philanthropists to come to the aid of the hospital. Present were the members of the ministry and their executives from both districts.

Report by Nana Yaw Sarpong

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PIWC-Konongo Donates 2 Motorbikes To Internal Missions

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The Pentecost International Worship Centre in Konongo (PIWC Konongo) has donated two motorbikes, valued at GH¢ 18,800.00, to the Atsiave and Amantenaman districts in the Sogakope and Konongo areas, respectively.

The amount was raised during the 2023 McKeown Missions Week celebration held last month.

The Konongo Area Head, Apostle Daniel Owusu-Akyaw, with assistance from the Resident Minister, Pastor Edmund Mawunyo Duvor, dedicated the motorbikes and presented them to the ministers-in-charge of the two beneficiary districts at a short ceremony held on April 9, 2023.

In response, the ministers expressed their profound gratitude to God and the entire membership of PIWC-Konongo for their thoughtfulness and genuine show of love towards them and the Kingdom’s work.

They stated that the motorbikes would go a long way to ease their burden and help them effectively spread the gospel and win more souls for the Lord.

Report by PIWC-Konongo Media Team

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Pentecost University, 5 Others, Get €2.69 Million EU Research Grant

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Pentecost University, together with five distinguished world-class Universities (Warwick, UNIBO, LULEA, BIUST, ILMENAU), have been awarded a total of €2.69 million for its premium research into the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber-Physical Systems, Robotics, Laser technologies and Life Cycle modelling for eco-efficient manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) components.

This award from the European Commission Horizon-MSC-2022-DN-01-01 for the Pentecost University Consortium places the University ahead of its competitors in value- driven research and practical engineering education in Ghana.

In signing the grant documents, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, said the grant has come at an opportune time to support PU to pioneer the development of novel technologies in the design of EV manufacturing processes across battery and fuel cells lines.

The VC added that the grant would also support bright PhD candidates in this area. On his part, the Director of International Digital Centre, PU, Mr. Isaac Kuma Yeboah, said the University won the grant with a total score of 98%, which exceeded the threshold of 70%.

This, he explained, is a clear demonstration of the new and high competencies built by PU over years. Engineering research and innovation at PU received a massive boost when the University got administrative approval for five practical-based Bachelor Engineering (BEng.) programmes earlier this year.

This is in line with the University’s agenda to be a hub for industrial research and problem solving.

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