“I Can’t Stop Walking” – Woman Miraculously Healed Of Stroke

“I Can’t Stop Walking” – Woman Miraculously Healed Of Stroke

Madam Agnes Agyemang, a 55-year-old resident of Trado, a suburb community in the Akuajoo District within the Kwahu Traditional Area, has received instant healing from stroke syndrome.

Affectionately called “Auntie Akosua,” Madam Agyemang had been suffering from stroke for the past year, during which she went into a coma for a couple of months.

During a house-to-house evangelism exercise last Saturday as part of the Kwahu Easter outreach, a team from the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost encountered Auntie Akosua. At that time, she could not stand on her feet, having been unable to walk for two months since coming out of the coma. Her daughter, who was by her side at the time, showed the team drugs and hospital documents as evidence.

After the team prayed for her, Auntie Akosua rose to her feet and began walking about.  “I can walk, and I don’t feel any pain,” she exclaimed.

The next day, when the team visited her, Auntie Akosua was still reveling in the miracle that had taken place.

“I have not been able to sleep. I have been walking throughout the night because it has been many months since I walked,” she said.

To God be the glory!

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GPCC Delegation Visits Damongo 155 Armoured Regiment web

GPCC Delegation Visits Damongo 155 Armoured Regiment

The Savannah Regional Executives of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) have paid a courtesy call on Lt. Col. Philemon Addotey Hoffman, Commanding Officer (CO) of the 155 Armoured Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, at Damongo.

The delegation, led by the GPCC Regional Chairman and Sawla Area Head of The Church of Pentecost (CoP), was received by the Commanding Officer, along with Lt. Derrick Elikplim Davoe, the Adjutant, and SWO 2 Kingsley Boafo, the RSM of the command.

The GPCC delegation included Pastor Patrick Mensah, Head of Bole Mission for the Christ Apostolic Church, who also serves as the Regional Vice Chairman; Pastor Benjamin Addo-Boateng, Secretary to the Council and the Bole District Minister of The Church of Pentecost; Pastor Joseph Atta Achintre, an Executive Member of the Council and the Head Pastor of the Holistic Gospel Church, Damongo; and Pastor Francis Agbenyeke, the Buipe Head Pastor of the Assemblies of God Church.

Other members were Reverend Emmanuel Kumah, Damongo District Pastor og the Christ Apostolic Church, and Overseer Jones Dwomoh Amankwah, the Mandari District Minister of The Church of Pentecost.

Pastor David Amankwaa stated that the purpose of the visit was to welcome the new Commanding Officer to the station and to formally introduce himself and the Council members to his outfit.

He also mentioned that the Council, and the church, in general, is always ready to assist the command in any way possible.

Quoting from Psalm 127, Pastor Amankwaa noted that the scriptures affirm that God is the chief protector of the land and its borders, therefore, as the Army provides physical protection, there is a need for the Church to provide spiritual protection and covering through prayer, counseling, and teaching of the Word to augment and concretize the efforts of the Army.

Lt. Col. Hoffman thanked the Council for the visit and expressed his readiness for any engagement between the two institutions to ensure sustained peace and tranquility in the region.

He acknowledged that God is the Almighty, and therefore, members of his command belong to the Church and other faith-based organisations where they do fellowship regularly.

Touching on the challenge facing the command, the Commanding Officer indicated that the regiment has a persistent water challenge that poses a great threat in terms of health and sanitation, making life at the camp quite challenging.

He, therefore, appealed to the GPCC and the member churches, and other well-meaning Ghanaians to come to their aid in providing a constant source of water supply for their camp.

The GPCC Regional Chairman assured the command of the Council’s continued support in the discharge of their duties in the region through prayers and other support.

He further noted that the Council would engage other stakeholders to see how best they can help address the water challenge at the camp.

The Council donated bottles of water to the command and prayed for the leadership as part of the courtesy visit on March 30, 2023.

The 155 Armoured Regiment is headquartered in Damongo, the Savannah Regional capital, with the responsibility of ensuring peace and security in the region. This was necessitated after the Area gained a regional status through the Constitutional Instrument by the President of the Republic in 2019. The command has seen a change in leadership, and the current Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Philemon Adotey Hoffman, leads the command.

Report by Sawla Area Media Team.

Kaneshie Area Holds Crusade At Nsawam Prisons web

Kaneshie Area Holds Crusade At Nsawam Prisons

The Kaneshie Area Prisons Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has organised a 3-day crusade concurrently at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison, Nsawam Female Prison and Nsawam Camp Prison.

The Pre-Easter crusade was held from March 31 to April 2, 2023, under the theme: “Jesus Christ! God’s Perfect Sacrifice that has brought Eternal Salvation” (Hebrews 7:23-28). It was aimed at leading the inmates to Christ and demonstrating the love of Christ to them through fellowship and donations.

The crusade yielded a total of 51 souls out of which 37 converts were baptised in water. Five other inmates were baptised in the Holy Spirit while several others received deliverances from demonic oppressions.

Speakers at the crusade were Apostle Samuel Osei Asante (Kaneshe Area Head and Member of the Executive Council), Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markins (Evangelism Ministry Director), Apostle Francis Yaw Adu (Nsawam Area Head) and Apostle ADP (Rtd.) James Tetteh (Sekondi Area Head and Chairman, Prison Ministry of The Church of Pentecost).

Other were Pastor Adu Gyamfi Jnr., Pastor Alex Fofie, Deaconess Beatrice Kwaffo (former Women’s Director) and Deaconess Juliana Owusu (former Area Leader).

The leader of the team and Area Head for Kaneshie, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, on behalf of the Kaneshie Area donated cooked food, food items and sanitary items estimated at GH¢25,000.00 to the inmates of the three prison establishments.

Receiving the items on behalf of the inmates was ADP Joseph Yankey. He expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Regional Commander, DDP Kwaku Ababio Ali, for the donation. He called on other churches to emulate the kind gesture by coming to the aid of the prisons.

Present at the event were the Chairman of the Kaneshie Area Prison Ministry, Overseer Anthony Kwadwo Obeng; the Secretary of the National Prisons Ministry, Pastor Supt. Moses Kwame Animah, and the Chaplain of the Nsawam Male Prison, Pastor ASP Thomas Owusu Brefo.

Others were Pastor Hayford Nsiah Yatimbo of Old Fadama District; the Kaneshie Area Women’s Leader, Deaconess Efia Bonsu and her assistant, Deaconess Gifty Danso, as well as Members of the Area Prisons Ministry and volunteers.

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Parents Advised To Instill Patriotism In Children web

Parents Advised To Instill Patriotism In Children

The Buduburam Top District Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost celebrated Ghana’s Heritage month in grand style.

The special event, which was held on Sunday, March 26, 2023, aimed to commemorate Ghana’s independence from colonial rule and instill patriotism in children to defend and uphold the cause of the nation.

As part of the celebration, the children dressed up in colourful Ghanaian kente clothes, scarves, and traditional attire and sang patriotic songs to mark Ghana’s freedom.

During the event, Deaconess Esther Korsah, the District Children’s Ministry Leader, appealed to parents and Ghanaians to instill godly values, principles, and a sense of patriotism in their children.

Drawing a comparison between Ghana’s independence and Christianity, she emphasised that just as the forefathers of the nation struggled and shed blood to obtain Ghana’s independence, Jesus suffered and shed His blood to save humanity from the bondage of sin.

“This is good news for humanity,” she added and further emphasised that true freedom can only be obtained in Jesus Christ (John 8:36).

The event was preceded by clean-up campaigns and placard evangelism within the Buduburam township the previous day.

Report by Francis Kwesi Abban.

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Jesus Is God’s Perfect Sacrifice For Atonement – Apostle Asante Asserts

Apostle Samuel Osei Asante, the Kaneshie Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has asserted that Jesus Christ is God’s perfect sacrifice for atonement.

Preaching at the Bubiashie Zone of the Kaneshie Area on Friday, April 7, 2023, Apostle Asante, an Executive Council Member of the Church, read from John 1:29 to elaborate that Jesus is the lamb of God who takes away the sins of humanity. He explained that the vicarious death of Christ paid for the sins of man completely.

Apostle Asante also referred to Hebrews 10:1-4, 10-13 to reveal that unlike the Old Testament’s sacrifices of bulls, goats, and other animals, which only served as a covering for sins, the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and His blood shed wipe out the sins of humanity completely.

He emphasised that although the sacrifice of Jesus was made once, it is effective forever. Therefore, in the New Testament age, one only needs to confess their sins, and they will be forgiven.

Citing Romans 3:25, Apostle Asante mentioned that Christians have received atonement through the shedding of the blood of Jesus. He added that the blood of Jesus has provided the opportunity for the rededication of the believer.

Apostle Asante urged believers to genuinely repent of their sins and eschew hypocrisy. He advised Christians to desist from LGBTQ+ activities and not to be lured into it.

He also encouraged them to pray to God to convict them of every sin they commit, so they may come out of it.

He urged believers to hold in high esteem the celebration of Christmas and Easter since both events remind them of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Easter Convention at the Kaneshie Area took place at seven zones, namely, Abeka Zone, Darkuman Zone, Kaneshie Zone, Chantan Zone, Shalom English Zone, Bubuashie Zone, and PIWC English Zone.

This year’s convention was under the theme, “Jesus Christ, God’s Perfect Sacrifice That Has Brought Eternal Salvation” (Hebrews 7:23-28, John 1:29).

Report by Michael Asante (Kaneshie Area).

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Jesus Resurrection Is Proof Of Our Salvation – Apostle Nyamekye Declares

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has said that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is divine proof of the salvation of believers in God.

“This is the reason why Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one can come to the Father, except through Him.”

The Chairman said this on Sunday, April 2023, during the Resurrection Sunday service to climax the Berekum Area Easter convention held at the Omanhene Park in Berekum.

Delivering the sermon on, “Always Remember That Jesus Christ, A Descendant of David Was Raised From the Dead,” he mentioned that the knowledge that Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, was raised from the dead is the truth of the gospel which is centered on Jesus.

Reading 2 Timothy 2:8, he explained that Paul sought to convey to Timothy the fact that the resurrection of Christ is the foundation of Christianity and the Christian ministry; the sustaining power of the ministry and the Christian life, and the cause of effective ministry and Christianity.

“Jesus is not the founder of Christianity but the Saviour of the world. This very act of the resurrection sets Him apart from every other religious guru and makes Christianity an exclusive religion,” Apostle Nyamelye stated.

Apostle Nyamekye, who is also the President of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), said the fact that Jesus was a descendant of King David means “we are not committed to a theory or a course but to a person, Jesus Christ.”

He advised Christians to talk to God in their moments of trouble, confusion and difficulties because Jesus has been raised from the dead. He added that Jesus’ resurrection makes the Christian’s faith in God not futile, saying, “As Jesus was raised from death so shall we also be raised at His appearing. His resurrection ushered us into the things of God – unto a new and powerful life.”

He concluded: “The resurrection of Jesus has given us the strength to persevere and be confident of His provision and authority to deal effectively with the power of darkness.”

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The Blood Of Jesus Grants Us Divine Access – Pastor Asare

The Resident Minister of Pentecost International Worship Centre, Nkawkaw (PIWC-Nkawkaw), Pastor Benjamin Asare, has emphasised that the Blood of Jesus has granted believers unresstricted access to God.

Pastor Asare said this in a sermon titled: “Resurrection, Reconciliation and Repositioning” which he delivered yesterday during the Resurrection Sunday service to climax this year’s Easter Convention.

Drawing from passages in 1 Corinthians 15, Matthew 28:6, Hebrews 5:7, among others, Pastor Asare stated that the death of Christ was incredibly agonising to the point where Jesus hesitated and did not want to proceed. However, God strengthened Him to continue with the vicarious death because of His love for humankind.

Pastor Asare highlighted that the death of Christ and the consequent tearing of the curtains of the Holy of Holies have great implications for all Christians because it has granted them full access to God.

He further explained that since it took a great sacrifice to reconcile mankind to God, Christians should take advantage of the grace made available to them by remaining in Christ.

According to him, in Christ, they have victory over principalities and powers, the power to heal, and divine wealth. Moreover, God has entrusted them with the ministry of reconciliation to lead others to His saving knowledge.

Pastor Asare encouraged Christians to have a change in mindset and reposition themselves in the Lord for maximum impact, saying: “We need a crop of Christians, like Job, who God can bet on.”

He stated that Christians need to rededicate themselves to the cause of Christ and trust that, through the cross, God has granted them all the resources they need to impact their surroundings positively.

“We are God’s ambassadors, His distribution channel and a conduit through which others will come to know Christ. As a Christian, wherever you find yourself, know that God is making His appeal to the world through you,” he said.

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We Have Victory Through Christ’s Death & Resurrection – Apostle Gyamera Tells Christians

Apostle Daniel Mireku Gyamera, the Axim Area Head of The Church of Pentecost (CoP), has said that Christians will only appreciate  relevance of the celebration if they become well-inforned about the victory they have won through the death and resurrection of Christ.

Apostle Mireku Gyamera said this when he officially opened the 2023 Easter Convention at  the Abura Ahanta Zone of the Axim Area, yesterday. This year’s event is under the theme, “Jesus Christ! The Perfect Sacrifice for Our Sins” (Hebrews 9:14b).

According to the Area Head, the sins of man has been completely paid for through the vicarious death of Christ.

He stressed that the blood of Jesus does not cover the sins of man, but takes away the sins of man.

Reading from Psalm 51:5, he explained that one is not considered a sinner only because of the sins they have committed but due to the nature  of sin which that have inherited from the first humans, Adam and Eve.

“SIN, which stands for Satan In Nature runs to all human,” he said.

He further noted that sin has consequences, one of which of is death (Romans 6:23, 1 Cor 3:15,54-56). 

“Sin is the sting of death, just as one gets malaria when bitten by mosquitoes. It is, therefore, time for Christian leaders and members to know the victory gained through the death and resurrection of the son of God which is Christ Jesus,” he advised.

He indicated that the birth as well as the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ  are the two events that are central to Christianity.

Touching on the implications of Christ’s death and resurrection, the Axim Area Head noted that the first victory Christians have received is the power over sin and death.

“It was Jesus’ authority to overcome death that brought liberty to man to also have control over sin. Death has no power but it is sin which gives death the power. For Jesus to defeat death, he needs to have endure physical pains by taking the sins of man to the cross,” he said.

Concluding his message, Apostle Mireku revealed that God’s intention for creating death was not for the soul to depart from man, but for Him to separate Himself from man, which is referred to as ‘Spiritual death.’ Once a man sins, sin takes control over him and  he becomes a slave to sin.

“Just as sin came through eating in the Garden of Eden, life also comes through eating and drinking of the body and blood of Jesus. This is because of the victory power received from the divine exchange where God took our sins to the cross and exchanged it with His righteousness,” he said.

Report by Axim Area Media Team

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PIWC-Nkawkaw’s “Coconut Walk” Records 47 Souls

Members of the Pentecost International Worship Centre in Nkawkaw (PIWC-Nkawkaw) participated in a mountain-climbing exercise, dubbed: “The Coconut Walk,” to observe Holy Saturday.

The Coconut Walk was a lively event that featured music and enthusiastic participants who were determined to make it to the peak of the mountain.

Despite the lethargic pace of the walk, members of the Church marched on, holding placards with gospel messages hoping to reach out to as many revellers as possible.

They also distributed PIWC-Nkawkaw flyers inviting them to join the Church for Sunday service.

The walk ended at the Obomeng Methodist School Park, where the participants engaged in aerobics and other cardiovascular activities, accompanied by music. They were then treated to a breakfast and refreshing coconut.

The event was a resounding success, as 47 people surrendered their lives to Christ during the altar call led by the Resident Minister, Pastor Benjamin Asare. Eleven of the recorded souls underwent water baptism, an indication of the impact of the event.

The Coconut Walk was, indeed, a great opportunity for members of PIWC-Nkawkaw to spread the gospel and win souls while also promoting healthy living.

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Apostle Nyamekye Pays Courtesy Call On Dormaahene web

Apostle Nyamekye Pays Courtesy Call On Dormaahene

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), who doubles as Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeayo Dr. Agyemang Badu II.

The visit took place on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Abanpredease Palace, Dormaa Ahenkro. Joining the Chairman were Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong III (Paramount Chief of Suma Traditional Area and National Secretary, Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost), Osabarima Asiedu Kotwi (Paramount Chief of Kwatsoma Traditional Area), and Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Agyemang (District Chief Executive, Dormaa East District), who are members of the church.

Other members of the entourage were Mrs Mary Nyamekye (Wife of the Chairman), Apostle Samuel Berko (Berekum Area Head), Mrs Joyce Berko (Wife of Berekum Area Head), and the Berekum Area pastorate. Explaining the rationale behind the visit, the Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong, stated that the Chairman was in the region to commemorate Easter, which marks the crucifixion, death, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He said that as part of the visit, Apostle Nyamekye had come to reaffirm the link between the Church and the Chieftaincy institution. On his part, the Chairman thanked God for the wisdom given to the Dormaahene to lead his people.

“Chieftaincy is the soul of the nation. We look forward to seeing priests and chiefs moving together in building the nation,” he said, adding, “The church position is that when someone is a royal, it doesn’t mean he or she is an idol worshipper.”

Apostle Nyamekye added: “Chieftaincy in Ghana must be developed such that it will take its rightful place in the nation, not through politicians.”

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeayo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, in response, expressed his joy about the Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost which seeks to bring chiefs and royals closer to God in worship, saying, “Christianity brings to bear that there is a Saviour and God who created the earth.”

He called on chiefs not to abuse the power vested in them by the people.

Nana Agyemang Badu lauded Apostle Nyamekye for the tremendous work and development he is leading the church to do in the nation. He pledged support to the clergy in ensuring that the morality of the nation is upheld without any external influences.

The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, then, donated an acre of land, located at Sunyani, to The Church of Pentecost, for future development in the Bono region.

Present were Nana Barima Okogyeatuo Agyemang (Dormaa Adontenhene), Nana Baffour Agyei Denkyembour (Dormaa Afransoa Chief), Osagyefo Kyeame Boakye (Dormaahene Kyeame), Okyeame Ofosuhene Gyeabour (Sumamanhene Kyeame), and other sub-chiefs in the traditional area.

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