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“You Must Be Born Again” Gospel Crusade Kickstarts

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The much-anticipated four-day campus evangelism outreach, dubbed “You Must Be Born Again” gospel crusade kick-started yesterday, March 9, 2023, at the Royal Parade grounds of Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.

The event, which is being organised by the Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM) of The Church Of Pentecost in conjunction with the Students’ Chaplaincy Council, is under the theme: “Jesus Christ, the Saviour Of The World” (John 3:16).

The first day of the event attracted a mammoth gathering of more than 3000 people, most of whom were tertiary students in Kumasi.

In a brief remark, the PENSA-KNUST Campus Minister, Pastor Jonathan Ebo Quaye, urged the participants to be in a state of expectancy and trust God to do something new through the crusade.

Preaching at the event, Apostle Nana Yaw Adjei, the Kade Area Head and one of the main speakers for the crusade, stressed the need for every human being to receive Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world, into their lives.

According to him, no one can live a meaningful life on earth without encountering Jesus, saying: “It does not matter whether you are beautiful or not, without Christ you are a living corpse.”

After the sermon, Apostle Agyei led participants in a time of intensive prayer during which the move of the Holy Spirit was mightily felt.

Other speakers scheduled to minister at the crusade are Apostle Eric Nyamekye (Chairman) Apostle Yaw Adjei Kwarteng (RCC Coordinator for Ashanti Region) and Pastor Ebenezer Hagan (Youth Ministry Director).

To the glory of God, the opening service recorded an attendance of 3,158 people. Fourteen souls and rededications were recorded whilst 37 participants received Holy Spirit baptism.

Among them were Prophet James Osei Amaniampong (Rtd.), Pastor Johnson Aseidu (PENSA Travelling Secretary, Kumasi), Elder Prof. Appau Asante (Deputy Youth Ministry Director), and Pastor Anthony Mensah (PIWC-Atomic Resident Minister).

The “You Must Be Born Again” gospel crusade would be climaxed on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Report by PENSA-KNUST Media

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The Church of Pentecost Delegation Meets NDC Leadership Over Upcoming Politicians’ Conference

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, on March 7, 2023, led a delegation of the Church to pay a courtesy call on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at its headquarters at Adabraka in Accra.

The team, made up of Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (PEMEM Director and Executive Council Member), Apostle Philip Osei-Korsah (Director of Counseling Ministry) and Pastor Dr. Felix Dela Klutse (Media Ministry Pastor), were received by the National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary, Dr Sherry Ayittey – 2nd Vice Chair, Mr. Godwin Ako Gun, Deputy National Communications Director, and other members of the party’s national executive committee.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi said the purpose of the visit was to brief the NDC leadership about the forthcoming National Politicians’ Conference” being organised by The Church of Pentecost and subsequently invite the party to participate in the conference.

He said plans are far advanced to invite other political parties in the nation to attend the conference. Mr Johnson Nketiah, on his part, commended The Church of Pentecost for thinking outside the church walls and thereby making plans to organise such a historic conference.

He assured the leadership of the Church of his party’s preparedness to participate in the conference. The National Politicians’ Conference is expected to be attended by politicians in The Church of Pentecost and other denominations across the country.

The other key NDC Executives present at the meeting include Dr Sherry Ayittey – 2nd Vice Chair, Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary, Mr. Godwin Ako Gun, Deputy National Communications Director, among others.

The event, which is scheduled to be held at the Pentecost Convention Centre at Gomoa- Fetteh between June 14 and 16, 2023, will have about 2,000 participants in attendance.

Online registration for the conference has been opened and ends on March 30, 2023. So far, about 1,000 politicians have registered.

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Rise Above Mediocrity – Pastor Dwamena Asante Tells Christian Leaders

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The Nkwanta Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Seth Dwamena Asante, has charged Christian leaders not to rest on their oars but always strive for excellence in every endeavour.

Pastor Dwamena Asante gave this advice on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, during the ministers and wives session of the recently-held Aflao Area Ministers and Officers’ Retreat (Apostolisation) held at PIWC/French auditorium, Aflao.

Speaking on the topic “Repositioning Yourself to Live Above Mediocrity for Maximum Impact in the Ministry,” with Ecclesiastes 9:10a, John 9:4, 1 Samuel 10:1, 6-7 as his scripture references, Pastor Asante urged Christian leaders not to entertain mediocrity if they are to make the needed impact in ministry.

He stated that the goal of the Christian ministry is to make Christ known to the lost, disciple and equip them to serve God and His church and to make a positive impact within the community.

According to him, this can only be possible when Christian leaders rise above mediocrity and make excellence their hallmark.

Pastor Asante further explained that mediocrity has the tendency to reduce the impact Christian leaders make in executing their God-given assignments.

This, he said, is because it could make them settle for the minimum and not work hard to be outstanding in the great task the Lord has entrusted to them.

He lamented: “In this generation, some church workers seem to be comfortable with things that require much effort and do not yearn to attain excellence in ministry,” adding: “When not checked, mediocrity can kill one’s ministry and even destroy the church.”

The Nkwanta Area Head posited that whenever a Christian leader’s spiritual fervour begins to wane, misplaced priorities and the seeking of vain glory become the order to the day.

“Mediocrity often causes leaders to be occupied with material things at the expense of their spiritual mandate,” he said.

He mentioned procrastination and complaints as some of the attributes of a “mediocre” Christian leader.

Pastor Asante observed that oftentimes, such Christian leaders dwell on past glories instead of looking on to greatness.

To deal with this canker, he admonished Church leaders to pursue excellence, which he defined as “achieving our goals in full and also realising one’s dreams irrespective of having obstacles, having in mind that an excellent spirit dwells in them (Daniel 6:1-3).” 

Pastor Asante Dwamena stated that those who uphold excellence in ministry “soar high up like the eagle.”

He added that Christian leaders who strive for excellence often “reject anything that is less than the best and cultivate a burning desire for the various demands of the ministry. They are always in the quest of reaching out to new heights in the ministry and not being complacent.”

He, therefore, encouraged Christians, particularly Church leaders, to cut down on time spent on unprofitable ventures and push themselves outside their comfort zones in order to make maximum impact in the service of the Lord.

Report by Pastor Francis Lamptey (Aflao Area Reporter)

The Church of Pentecost Donates Food Items To Amanfrom Camp Prisons

The Church of Pentecost Donates Food Items To Amanfrom Camp Prisons

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The Prisons Ministry of the Suame Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated food items worth GHC 13,000.00 to the Amanfrom Camp Prisons.

The items, which included eight bags of rice, a bag of sugar, ten packs of soft drinks, and many others, were presented on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Presenting the items on behalf of the Area Head, Apostle John Obeng Kesse, the Area Prisons Chairman, Pastor Michael Odoi Manieson, indicated that the gesture was in fulfilment of the Church’s Vision 2023 agenda of “Possessing the Nations,” which seeks to influence every sphere of life with principles and values of the kingdom of God.

Pastor Odoi Manieson also hinted that it was in the plans of the Area to help renovate the training facility of the Camp, and equip the inmates with the requisite skills for better integration in the society when they are done serving their sentence.

In a short exhortation with John 3:16 as scriptural reference, Pastor Isaac Koda Plange of Achawso District, encouraged the inmates to accept Jesus as their Lord and personal Saviour for a renewed life. He stressed that Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, is God’s precious gift to the world to save humankind from their sins so that they would be at peace with God.

Superintendent Emmanuel Tetteh, the Second In Command of the Amanfrom Camp Prison, received the items and thanked the Suame Area for the kind gesture.

He further appealed to the Suame Area to support them in completing a building project designated as the residence for the chief officer.

Report by Dennis Owusu & Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Deaconess Owusu Receives Top Leadership Award

Deaconess Owusu Receives Top Leadership Award

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Deaconess Felicia Owusu, who heads the Reproductive Health Unit of the Ghana Health Service in the Obuasi East District of Ghana, has received the “Best in Leadership” (First Position) award for her exemplary leadership skills and contribution to quality healthcare delivery in the Obuasi Municipality.

Mrs. Owusu was presented her award at a brief ceremony held on March 1, 2023, at the Obuasi Government Hospital, having fended off competition from several other unit heads in the Municipal.

Deaconess Owusu, a nurse by profession, fellowships with the Mensakrom Worship Centre in the Obuasi Area of The Church of Pentecost.

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Couple Welcomes Set Of Twins After 14 Years Of Marriage

Couple Welcomes Set Of Twins After 14 Years Of Marriage

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Members of the Foso Town District in the Assin Foso Area  of The Church of Pentecost were in a joyous mood as they witnessed the christening and dedication of a set of twins of

Elder Ebenezer Takyi Danquah and his wife, Esther, who had been childless after 14 years of marriage.

The well-patronised and colourful service took place at the Foso Town Assembly church auditorium on March 6, 2023.

Sharing their testimony at the event, the couple said they had resigned to their fate, having exhausted all medical alternatives, only for God to surprise them with the set of twins.

“We have endured taunting and name calling from people from all walks of life. Some saw us as a reproach, but we continued to trust the Lord for a miracle, ” Elder Takyi Danquah recounted.

Exhorting the gathering on the topic “Repositioning our Perception about Children to Maximise their Potentials,” the Assin Foso Area Head, Apostle Frederick Kwaku Andoh, said that often times parents see children as a burden and a nuisance.

Using the story of Moses in Exodus 2:1-10, he said the parents of Moses tried all their possible best to hide him in order not to face the same fate the other Jewish children in Egypt.

He explained that Moses’ mother went to this extreme length to save her son because she saw him as a special child.

“How we treat our children is highly dependent on our perception of them. We should understand that God sees all children as his treasures and heritage (Psalm 127:3) and so we must see them as such too.

“For this reason, be diligent in bringing them up your children  in the fear of God for them to attain their full potentials,” he charged.

The children were christened Ekow Nyametease and Ekow Nyamedome Takyi Danquah.

The programme had in attendance the Assin Foso Area pastorate and their wives as well as some past ministers of the Foso Town District and their spouses.

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo (Area Reporter)

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Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Congratulates GPCC President-Elect

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The leadership of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, Ghana (FGBMF-Ghana) paid a visit to The Church of Pentecost (CoP) General Headquarters in Accra today to congratulate the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on his election as president of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC).

The group’s president, Mr. Baba Mahama, who led the delegation to meet the Chairman, expressed delight at the appointment, saying: “Leaders who model servant-leadership is what the country needs. Having observed you from afar and up close, as well as listening to your thoughts on leadership, I believe that you are the right person the country needs at this moment.”

He, therefore, extended the FGBMFI-Ghana’s felicitation to Apostle Nyamekye and pledged their support to him to deliver on his mandate. 

Mr. Mahama also took the opportunity to invite the GPCC President to the fellowship’s 2023 World Convention to be held in Ghana from July 13 to 15, 2023, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The event, which is the 70th convention of FGBMFI, would draw about 1500 participants across the globe, according to Mr. Mahama.

“I am also happy to announce to you that during the Directors’ Meeting held in Malaysia a Ghanaian, in the person of Francis Owusu, was elected as the global president of the FGBMFI,” he said.

In response, Apostle Nyamekye expressed delight at the team’s visit which he described as a clear indication of the FGBMFI’s willingness to work together with the GPCC to achieve their shared goals and objectives.

He also hinted that his leadership would, among other objectives, focus on uniting the body of Christ and dealing with anything that creates divisions between Christian denominations and para-church organisations.

Apostle Nyamekye also commended the fellowship for the great work in reaching out to persons of high standing in society with the gospel message of Christ.

He also called for more collaboration between the fellowship and other church denominations to advance the cause of Christ.

The GPCC President also advised them to make deliberate efforts to reach out to the young people in order to keep the fellowship vibrant and relevant beyond this generation.

Mr. Mahama thanked Apostle Nyamekye for the warm reception accorded them and also presented some Christian literature to him.

Present at the meeting were Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (General Secretary), Apostle Col. Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (PEMEM Director), Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin (Evangelism Ministry Director), Deaconess Philomina Mireku (Women’s Ministry Director), among others.

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NCCE Chairperson Pays Courtesy Call On Apostle Eric Nyamekye

NCCE Chairperson Pays Courtesy Call On Apostle Eric Nyamekye

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, today, received a delegation from the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) at the Church’s General Headquarters in Accra today.

The delegation, comprising Commission members and directors of the NCCE, was led by the Chairperson, Mrs. Kathleen Addy.

According to the NCCE Boss, the visit forms part of a series of engagements with some key stakeholders and partners of the NCCE to explore more areas of collaboration and to formally introduce herself to the leadership of The Church of Pentecost as the new head of the Commission.

She thanked the leadership of the Church for the continued support to the NCCE over the years, saying: “The Church of Pentecost is an exemplary partner of the NCCE. You have demonstrated that you live the Gospel through your support to the NCCE and the numerous outreach programmes; this is very admirable.” 

Mrs. Addy also shared with the Chairman some key projects undertaken by her outfit since assuming office last year, as well as plans to observe the 30th anniversary of the Commission this year.

Apostle Nyamekye, in response, thanked Mrs. Addy and her team for the visit and congratulated her on her appointment.

 “I can see you are cut for the job. The nation is blessed to have someone like you to lead the NCCE in a time like this,” he said.

The Chairman stated that The Church of Pentecost is much interested in the work of NCCE as, among other objectives, it seeks to provide effective civic education for the Ghanaian citizenry, 10 % of whom are church members.

He further noted that faith-based institutions remain key partners to the NCCEs efforts at influencing the citizenry towards civic consciousness because of the massive numbers they boast in the country and, therefore, assured her of the Church’s unreserved support anytime the NCCE called on them.

Apostle Nyamekye also took the opportunity to raise some issues of national concern and urged the NCCE to pursue the agenda of patriotism in a bid to promote nation-building and national cohesion.

He observed with regret how partisan politics has gradually eroded the sense of patriotism and nationalism of the citizenry and called on the NCCE to intensify its efforts at remedying the situation.

“Until we bring back patriotism, we will not succeed as a country because we are too divided. There is no need for a constitution if we, the citizens, are not patriotic. So, pursue the agenda of patriotism,” he said.

The Chairman was also delighted to hear that the Commission would be marking its 30th anniversary this year and assured the NCCE Chairperson of the Church’s support in making the celebration a success.

Mrs. Addy expressed gratitude for the warm reception accorded her by the leadership of the Church and welcomed the Chairman’s suggestions to strengthen the work of her outfit.

She said the NCCE would continue to actively engage and empower citizens, including religious organisations like The Church of Pentecost, to promote a civic-conscious society.

Present at the meeting were Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (General Secretary, The Church of Pentecost), Apostle Col. Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode (Chaplain, Ghana Armed Forces), Pastor Dr. Felix Klutse (Media Ministry Pastor, The Church of Pentecost) and Pastor Benedict Eghan (Personal Assistant to the Chairman).

The NCCE delegation was made up of Mr. Kojo Tito Voegborlo (Commission Secretary), Mrs. Joyce Eftutu (Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs), Dr. Imurana Mohammed (Director of Programmes), Mrs. Lucille Hewlett Annan (Director, Commission Secretary’s Office / RTI), Mrs. Monica Mamattah (Director of Finance), among others.

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The Church of Pentecost Provides Safe Drinking Water For Ankonisin Community

The Church of Pentecost Provides Safe Drinking Water For Ankonisin Community

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The Downtown Ofaakor Area of The Church of Pentecost has commissioned a limited mechanised water system for the Ankonisin Community to provide over 400 residents with safe drinking water.

The facility, which was constructed by the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) Committee of the Area, has brought great relief to the residents who hitherto depended on a stream as their only water source.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held on March 1, 2023, Apostle Samuel Antwi (Rtd.), who represented the Area Head, Apostle Dr Ben Ali, at the event, said that the project is in line with the Church’s five-year strategic vision, dubbed “Possessing the Nations.”

He said that the water system is one of the ways that the Church is exhibiting the love of Christ to the community.

The PENTSOS Director, Elder Richard Amaning, in a brief remark at the event, said that the water system, constructed at a cost of GHC 34,278.00., consists of one borehole, 10,000 litres overhead storage tank and two fetching points.

He admonished the community to take proper care of the facility by instituting a levying system to maintain it. He also revealed that a committee has been set up to manage the facility.

Present at the ceremony were Downtown Ofaakor Area pastorate, the Area Head’s Wife, officers, church members and the community members.

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East Airport District Children’s Ministry Visit Church of Pentecost Headquarters

East Airport District Children’s Ministry Visit Church of Pentecost Headquarters

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A forty-five-member delegation of the Children’s Ministry of the East Airport District (English Assembly) in the Teshie-Nungua Area of The Church of Pentecost today paid a visit to the Church’s Headquarters at La in Accra.

The visit climaxed the ministry’s expedition to the Black Star Square (Independence Square) and the Accra Sports Stadium in commemoration of Ghana’s 66th-anniversary celebration.

The children, who were led by Deaconess Vivian Darko (Children’s Ministry Leader) and two other child workers, Deacon Godwin Boateng and Brother Solomon Konlan, interacted briefly with the General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry and Executive Council Member, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, and the Director of the Counselling Ministry (COPCOM), Apostle Philip Osei Korsah.

After the interaction, they took a group photograph with the children and prayed for them.

As part of the visit, the children were given a tour around the Headquarters building as well as the studios of Pent TV located on the premises.

They also visited the Sophia McKeown Temple (adjacent to the Headquarters) – touted as the first and oldest church building constructed by The Church of Pentecost in the Greater-Accra region.

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