A delegation of the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost paid a working visit to the Sefwi Juaboso Area on Monday, October 17, 2022 to assess the progress of preparation towards the upcoming national crusade in the Area.
The crusade, dubbed “Sefwi Juaboso for Christ” crusade, is set to take place at the Sefwi Juaboso Town Park from October 25 to 29, 2022.
As part of the visit, the delegation, comprising Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour, Elder Dr. Ken Aboah and Elder Albert Kwame Narh, organised training and capacity-building seminar for ministers, ministers’ wives and other key officeholders to orient them ensure a successful event.
The training sessions were organised at Juaboso Central Assembly church auditorium for the Juaboso zone and at Bonsu Nkwanta (Adamase) for the Kofikrom zone.
Some of the topics treated were “Effective Follow-Up and New Converts Care,” “Personal Evangelism,” “Child Evangelism,” and “The Role of Informed Intercession in Evangelism.”
The ministry dispatched an Advanced Team to the Area on Monday, October 17, 2022 to begin preliminary evangelism activities ahead of the crusade.
The activities, which range from film outreaches, house-to-house evangelism, sports evangelism, gospel tracts distribution, and dawn broadcast, are meant to create awareness in the area ahead of the crusade.
Report by Pastor Emmanuel Korankye Oduro
You Have Been Saved To Represent God On Earth – Apostle Osei Fosu To Christians
The Sefwi Bekwai Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel K. Osei Fosu, has said that the gift of salvation certifies believers as God’s representative on earth.
Apostle Osei Fosu said this yesterday when he preached on the topic: “Receive the life in Jesus Christ” on Day 3 of the ongoing “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade at the Tanoso Community Park.
Using John 17:9-11 and John 3:16-17 as scripture references, the Sefwi Bekwai Area Head said that Jesus Christ possesses life and anyone who seeks Him obtains life for godly living.
“As a Christian, remember that the old life is crucified with Christ, so you are a new person in Christ. That means you have transited from death to life in Christ,” he said.
He explained that the depraved nature of humankind resulted from the disobedience of the first humans, Adam and Eve. According to him, this weakness causes human beings to perpetuate evil and other sinister acts against their fellow humans.
He further observed that evil is prevalent in the contemporary world because many unbelievers (and, even believers) do not have enough godly (spiritual) life.
He said that Christians have been redeemed to serve the interest and will of God on earth and must, therefore, lead lives that conform to the image of Christ.
“You are not only saved from darkness to light, but you also become the representation of God’s light on the earth,” he stressed.
Apostle Osei Ofosu, therefore, urged believers to eschew all forms of unrighteousness (sin) in order to receive all the countless gifts in Christ Jesus.
“There is a big difference between participating in church activities and possessing the gift of God’s salvation for yourself. As a believer of Christ, give your all to Him, make sure you remain in His word, and live your life in Him,” he said.
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Saboba District Organises Forum For BECE Candidates
The School Outreach Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in the Saboba District, in collaboration with the Saboba Youth Centre, has organised a day’s forum for this year’s candidates for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the district.
The event, which attracted 617 final-year pupils from 16 Junior High Schools in the Saboba District, occurred on October 13, 2022, at the Saboba Central Assembly of The Church of Pentecost.
Facilitators from the Saboba Youth Centre, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), took the candidates through some areas of concern in writing their final examinations. Issues bordering the minds of the candidates were also addressed.
The Saboba District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, Overseer Martin Ossom Boafo, in an exhortation based on 2 Timothy 1:7, admonished the candidates not to entertain fear in writing their papers since fear could derail their confidence in answering questions. He led them in prayers.
Writing materials were distributed to all the candidates present.
Report by Overseer Martin Ossom Boafo (Yendi Area Reporter).
5th Greater Accra Ministers’ Wives Prayer Meeting Held
About 229 ministers’ wives of The Church of Pentecost in the Greater Accra Region, today [Thursday, October 20, 2022], participated in the fifth edition of the Greater Accra Ministers’ Wives Prayer Meeting.
The prayer meeting which was held at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Memorial Temple, in Accra Newtown, was attended by both active and retired ministers’ wives of the church. The purpose was to fellowship, share knowledge and be equipped to excel in ministry.
The event was graced by the wife of the Chairman of the church, Mrs Mary Nyamekye, and the wife of the International Missions Director (IMD), Mrs Deborah Agyemang Bekoe.
In a presentation on the topic, “How to Set Up A Table,” Mrs Esther Eyison, a caterer specialised in Food & Nutrition, Sugar & Craft, Pastries and Floral, entreated ministers’ wives to endeavour to make their guests feel comfortable whenever they visit the mission houses through proper table settings.
“Don’t be disturbed when your guest does not patronize or eat particular food items provided. Everyone has their choices in their various homes. Therefore, they must feel at home,” she explained.
She encouraged the participants to invest in modern table accessories that would contribute to enhancing table etiquette in their homes.
Also, speaking on the topic, “General Wellness of Women Above 35 Years,” a Specialist Obstetrician Gynecologist and Fertility Specialist, Elder Dr. Derek Amoateng, disclosed that generally, it has been observed that women from age 35 years, experience diverse changes health-wise.
“Being proactive about your health is critical during these years as there is increased risk of heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, obesity and breast cancer,” he revealed.
Elder Dr. Amoateng admonished them to have regular medical checkups for vaccinations and screening, especially breast and cervical cancer screening.
He added: “We need to take control of our health. You must focus on prevention as it helps maintain your health in the years to come and to identify any problems early.”
He, therefore, iterated that for women to stay healthy they must eat a healthy and balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight by aiming to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, try to sleep at least 7-8 hours a night, prepare for menopause, challenge the brain to learn new things every day, and join support groups to build relationships.
Elder Dr. Amoateng, however, cautioned against smoking and alcohol, using illegal drugs or misusing prescription drugs, driving and texting, entertaining micro stresses, and taking supplements without the direction of health professionals.
The next session of the regional prayer meeting is scheduled to take place in December.
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Tema Area Head Visits Fire Victims In New Ningo
The Tema Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu, has visited a family in Great Ningo District whose house was recently razed down by fire, and lost all their property.
According to the Area Head, who was accompanied by the Area Secretary, Pastor Alex Nana Kwame Oppong, the visit was to commiserate with the affected family, pray with them, and have first-hand information about the unfortunate incident.
Narrating the unfortunate incident, Deaconess Doris Narh, who is the District Women’s Leader of Great Ningo District, said she left home for Old Ningo to attend to some family business. She received calls at about 1:00 pm that there was a fire outbreak in her home, so she rushed home. Upon reaching the scene, she found a big crowd had gathered around the house, all making frantic efforts to help control the raging fire.
By the grace of God, personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service managed to bring the fire under control, but almost everything in the house got burnt.
Deaconess Doris Narh was very appreciative to God that no life was lost in the inferno although all their possessions in the house got burned. Surprisingly, she said, none of the 12-member occupants, comprising her husband and children, was at home when the incident took place.
Apostle Ankra-Badu thanked God for their lives and encouraged the family to keep on serving God faithfully just as Job did.
The Area Head, on behalf of the Tema Area, presented a bag full of clothing and an unspecified amount of money to the family.
Pastor Alex Nana Kwame Oppong who happened to be a former District Pastor of Great Ningo, led the team to pray intensively for the family that the Lord shall restore their fortunes.
Report by Pastor William Boachie-Ansah.
Eternal Life Can Only Be Found In Christ – Pastor Awuah Fordjour
The Agape District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour, has emphasised that eternal life can only be found in Christ and that only those who have accepted Him as Lord and personal Saviour can access it.
Pastor Fordjour said this when he preached on the Day 2 of the ongoing “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade yesterday.
In his sermon, the Agape District Minister, who doubles as the Outreach Coordinator for the Evangelism Ministry, explained that the word “life” is translated in Greek as Bios, Psuche, and Zoe.
“Bios is simply physical life, Psuche means the soul-life, and Zoe is the God-kind of life, which is eternal,” he explained.
Using John 10, John 5:12, John 1:1 and 2, he stated that not only can eternal life be found in Jesus, but also, He alone has the power to save.
“Sin has no medication, but Jesus is the only one who possesses the antidote,” he said.
He further noted that, addition to eternal life and remedy for sin, there are countless benefits and blessings in Jesus such as good health, prosperity, deliverance from impure spirits, among others.
Pastor Awuah Fordjour, however, cautioned that anyone who does not accept Christ automatically becomes a candidate for hell, a place of torment reserved for all workers of iniquity.
“Your will has been given to you, so you must make your own choice. But whatever you decide, remember that you will account for this one day,” he advised.
The “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade is under the theme: “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4). The event is being jointly organised by the Evangelism Ministry Directorate and the Nkwanta District of The Church of Pentecost at the Tanoso Community Park.
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Darkness Can Never Withstand Light – Elder Albert Narh
Elder Albert Narh, a co-opted member of the Evangelism Ministry National Executive Committee of The Church of Pentecost, has stressed that no agent of darkness (the devil) can withstand the light in Jesus.
“Anyone who comes to Christ runs away from the oppression of this dark world to the saving power of God Almighty,’ he said when he preached on the topic: “In Him Is Life” during the morning session of Day 2 of the ongoing “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade at the Nkwanta Central Assembly church auditorium.
Reading from John 1:4-5, Elder Narh said that Jesus Christ is the free life-giver and that salvation is found in no other human being or entity except in Him.
He explained that the Spirit of Jesus lives in anyone who accepts Him as their Lord and personal Saviour; hence, every believer carries the life and authority of Christ in them.
He, therefore, urged believers to be bold and not to allow themselves to be intimidated by evil spirits.
Elder Narh also noted that Jesus Christ is the only one who can permanently change a person’s destiny. He advised Christians to submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit, not neglect the gathering of the saints and always yearn to receive fresh strength from the Lord daily.
“We must endeavour to grow in our faith and to receive enlightenment through God’s word. This is because physical blindness may be an unpleasant or difficult condition, but spiritual blindness is far worse,” he warned.
He, therefore, urged Christians to develop a consistent prayer life and cultivate the habit of reading God’s word and heeding the instructions.
The “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade, which is under the theme “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4), is a four-day event being jointly organised by the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost and the Nkwanta District in the Sefwi Bekwai Area of the Church.
The event, which is being held at the Tanoso Community Park, officially began on October 18, 2022.
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Man Delivered From Strange Speech Disorder
Mr. Maxwell Nipa, 22, has been instantly healed of a strange speech disorder.
Maxwell, a member of the Nkwanta Central Assembly of The Church of Pentecost, shared his testimony with congregants who took part in yesterday’s morning session of the ongoing “Sefwi for Christ” crusade.
Narrating his ordeal to PENTECOST NEWS, Maxwell said that two years ago, he experienced a strange pain in his throat which affected his speech. He said that the strange disease had since persisted despite several efforts to have his speech restored.
According to Maxwell, he was admitted to the hospital for treatment but was later discharged because he could not afford the prescriptions.
He said that the situation became severe last Friday, as a result, he could not attend the opening session of the crusade yesterday.
“I made up my mind that by hook or crook, I would participate in this morning’s session of the crusade. So, I am very grateful to God for this miraculous touch,” he said.
The “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” is being jointly held by the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost and the Nkwanta District in the Sefwi-Bekwai Area.
The four-day crusade, which is under the theme “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4), commenced on October 18, 2022 at the Tanoso Community Park.
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Lady With Hearing Loss Receives Instant Healing
Twenty-year-old Afia Ahuma was instantly healed of a hearing loss problem she had been experiencing for the past five years.
The spectacular incident occurred today during a healing and deliverance session on Day 2 of the “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” crusade.
An excited Ahuma, with her baby strapped at her back, could not hide her joy as she hugged Elder Albert Narh, a member of the Evangelism Ministry team, who had prayed for her during the session.
Speaking to PENTECOST NEWS at end of the service, Ahuma, a member of the Ankra-Muano Assembly in the Nkwanta District of The Church of Pentecost, said that she grew up without the problem but began to experience hearing loss when she turned 15 years old.
Her aunt, Mrs. Gladys Aboagye, who corroborated her story, told PENTECOST NEWS that it was difficult to communicate with her niece since she could not hear nor speak clearly.
She, therefore, expressed gratitude to God for this miracle, saying: “Now she can hear my voice when I speak; I have also observed that her speech has improved significantly.”
The “Sefwi Nkwanta for Christ” Crusade, which is under the theme “In Him Is Life” (John 1:4), officially commenced yesternight at the Tanoso Community Park.
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22 Reviewed Members Of Boards & Committees Honoured
As per the white paper of The Church of Pentecost during the 17thExtraordinary Council Meetings in May this year, 22 members of boards and committees in the church were reviewed after serving meritoriously over a period of years.
A short appreciation ceremony was held yesterday [Tuesday, October 18, 2022] at the Church’s General Headquarters, at La, in Accra to honour and appreciate their long service in the church.
In a brief address, the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye on behalf of the Executive Council expressed his profound appreciation to the past members of the various boards and committees and acknowledged their tremendous efforts and contributions made in the success of the church.
“Life is full of changing scenes and so far as the earth is concerned, generations will come for generational leaders to be changed. It is all in the interest of the work,” Apostle Nyamekye said.
According to the Chairman, after much prayer and deliberations are done, a section of leaders is considered to fill in various places in the church where they support the overall vision of the leadership.
However, he noted that since those chosen are lay ministers and a few ministers, much burden is laid on them. Therefore, reviews become necessary to allow others continue or end, granting the opportunity for others to help too.
Reading from 1 Chronicles 9:9-10, Apostle Nyamekye revealed that King David did not succeed in his reign over Israel not only because God was with him but the chiefs of his mighty warriors together with the whole of Israel gave his kingship strong support to extent it over the whole land as the Lord promised.
“We want to say that The Church of Pentecost is so much spread across the whole world today. We are being talked about positively because behind the leaders, you gave us strong support,” he said, stating, “A lot of people think we just pray but they do not know the number of meetings and the support systems that we have at each stage of administration.”
Apostle Nyamekye then indicated that members who hold positions in the church or serve in various capacities are not reviewed and changed because they do not perform well, but rather to allow others to come on board to help.
The General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi on behalf of the Chairman presented them with plaques and tokens to appreciate their servitude to the church.
Among those reviewed were the Pentecost Hospital Board (Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko who served for 2 years); Music Committee (Elder Dr Emmanuel Kwasi Mireku who served 26 years and Mrs. Margaret Darko Ankomah who served for 8 years); Pentecost Convention Centre (Prophet James Osei Amoaniampong Rtd. who served for 9 years, Pastor Ben Akuetteh Noye who served for 2 years, Elder Joseph Kofi Amankwah, who served for 3 years, and Deaconess Angela Peasah, who served for 9 years); National Discipleship & Leadership Development Committee (Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, who served for 4 years, and Apostle William Boakye Agyarko, who served for 4 years).
Others are Pension Board (Apostle David Tettey Tekper, who served for 8 years and Elder Samuel Antwi, who served for 8 years); Ministerial Committee (Prophet James Osei Amaniampong Rtd., who served for 5 years and Prophet Ebenezer Kofi Appiah, who served for 5 years); and Finance Board (Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, who served for 8 years and Elder Elisha Asiedu Amponsah, who served for 18 years).
The rest, are PENSA International Coordinating Committee (Pastor Franklin Kumi Lartey, who served for 3 years, Pastor Daniel Nana Sei Mensah, who served for 3 years, Elder Stepheny Finjap Wanji, who served for 3 years, Dr Olugbenga Samson Onile, who served for 3 years, Elder Dr. Kloutse Kodjo Biava, who served for 3 years, and Elder Dr. Emmanuel Duah, who served for 3 years.), and Youth Ministry-NEC (Pastor Godwin Ako-Addo, who served for 4 years and Pastor Ebenezer Agyapong, who served for 2 years).
Giving a response on behalf of the awardees, Apostle David Tettey Tekper, the Achimota Area Head stated that, “We are grateful that it pleased the Lord to lay His hands on us to serve in various capacities in building the Kingdom. All that we did was to the service of the Lord and we are grateful to the Executive Council.”
The Executive Council Member lauded the leadership of the church led by the Chairman for their thoughtfulness in acknowledging their support to the structures, and assured of their readiness to respond to the call of service anytime.
Present was the International Missions Director (IMD), Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, and some Heads of Department at the General Headquarters.
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