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Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, the Cape Coast Area Head and an Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, on Sunday, May 15, 2022, dedicated the ultra-modern Peniel Assembly church building in the Oguaa Abura District, which has now been named after Pastor James William Sackey (of blessed memory).

Pastor Sackey was the founder of the Bombers Squad, an evangelistic group credited for planting several assemblies of the Church in the Greater-Accra region. He is also known to have worked closely with the founder of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor James McKeown.

Preaching at the event, Pastor Franklin Agbovi-Hushie of the OLA District charged the members to make the temple a house of prayer indeed. 

Reading from Mathew 21:12-13 and 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, he stated that the temple is not a place for immorality nor selling and buying, but a house of prayer. 

Pastor Agbovi-Hushie also called on ministers and officers to speak against or boldly confront evil and ungodly deeds or lifestyles in the Church and society.

Apostle S. Y. Antwi, in his remarks, commended the Oguaa Abura District Minister, Pastor Enoch Nii Akrashie, the officers and members of the district for a wonderful job done in putting up such a great edifice.

The family of the late Pastor J.W. Sackey thanked The Church of Pentecost for the honour done to their late father and also donated 50 tambourines, an LED projector and screen, and a 24-inch television to the assembly. 

The ceremony was attended by Mrs. Margaret Serwaa Antwi (Wife of the Area Head), past ministers of the Oguaa Abura District, the Cape Coast Area pastorate, traditional chiefs of Oguaa Abura, and the Assemblyman of the Oguaa Abura Electoral Area.

Report by Pastor Daniel Appiah

The Jinavore District in the Sawla Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised its maiden training programme for farmers in the Jinavore community and its environs in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of Ghana.

The event, themed: “Farm Smart,” was jointly held by the District Men’s Ministry and the Agric Department of the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Assembly to sensitise members on the proper methods of farming ahead of the May farming season.

The workshop was in line with the strategic vision of the Church, dubbed “Vision 2023: Possessing the Nations,” which aims at equipping members to impact every sphere of society including the agricultural sector, the main occupation of the members in the district.

Addressing the participants, the District Minister, Overseer Benjamin Aliniah, said the event is also in line with the strategic objectives of the national leadership of PEMEM to enhance agribusiness and alleviate poverty in the country. He, therefore, entreated the participants to regard their farms as businesses that could serve as a major source of income when given the requisite attention.

Mr Everest Anwullo and Mr. John Chonga, the resource persons from the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Assembly (Agric. Department), took turns to educate participants on the need to adopt proper agricultural methods when farming for a good yield.

These presentations were demonstrated with audio-visual aids to assist farmers on the best farming practices. There was also a question-and-answer session to further address the concerns of the participants.

The event also saw the formation of a Farmers Union in the Jinavore Community to aid subsequent trainings. As a result, a team of five was selected to supervise and ensure that farmers complied with the agricultural model enshrined in the PEMEM Strategic plan.

In attendance were the community chiefs, Muslims folks, and the Assemblyman of the Jinavore Electoral Area, Hon. John Nakor.

The Jinavore District also donated agro-chemicals to all widows who participated in the training programme.

Report by Sawla Area Media Team

The Suhum Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of Apostle Anthony Eghan Kwesi Ekuban, has inaugurated the Chieftaincy Ministry in the Area to provide chaplaincy services to chiefs, queens and other royals in the church. 

The glamourous event, which was held at the L.A. Nyarko Memorial Sanctuary recently, saw the inauguration of a seven-member Area Executive Committee of the new ministry mandated to lead the church’s vision of possessing the palace.

Pastor Samuel Osae-Djan (retired), in a sermon titled, “Equipping Chiefs as Army to Possess Their Territories” – Romans 13:1-5, called for a paradigm shift from how society sees royals as idol worshippers.

He explained that in times past many Christians wrongly perceived the chieftaincy institution to be a symbol of idol worship and for that matter, chiefs and queen mothers do not merit the Kingdom of God.  “Currently, through the possessing the nation’s agenda, the church now has royals who are elders, deacons and deaconesses,” he said.

Pastor Osae-Djan expounded that the gospel needs to be preached in the palaces to win more souls for Christ and in that direction, royals in the church should serve as the agents of transformation.

Inaugurating the seven-member Area Committee of the Chieftaincy Ministry, Apostle Ekuban commended the committee members for accepting the responsibility to champion the cause of the gospel in the palaces in addition to their traditional duties. He charged them to work assiduously and also liaise with other traditional rulers in the Area to spread the gospel to the palaces.

Speaking on behalf of the committee, Nana Nicholas Odame, Dwantoahene of Kibi, who is the chairman, expressed his appreciation to the leadership of the church for coming out with such a great vision to help royals know Christ.

He urged all royals to uphold the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda of the church, saying, “We are going out as servants to possess the nations. We need to enter the palace and introduce Christ to our subjects.”

The colourful occasion was graced by all pastors within the Suhum Area, chiefs, queen mothers and other royals within the Area.

Report by Samuel Danso.

Nana Afia Nyantah II, the Baamuhemaa of Bekwai, attended the inauguration ceremony for the Ashanti Bekwai Area Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost as a guest of honour. Little did she know that she was going to have a personal encounter with Christ.

Nana Nyantah made the decision to accept Jesus as her Lord and personal Saviour last Friday at the Bekwai Central Assembly after an exhortation delivered by Pastor Paul Quansah at the colourful event.

In his sermon, titled: “Using the Chieftaincy Institution to Achieve Vision 2023, Pastor Quansah explained that the aim of the five-year strategic vision of the church (Vision 2023) is to “possess the nations” by transforming every sphere of society with the values and principles of the kingdom of God. 

He noted that the Chieftaincy institution is one of the most important institutions in society. He stressed that the chieftaincy institution is a noble institution through which God governs the affairs of men and, therefore, advised Christians to change their negative perception of chieftaincy. 

Pastor Quansah also advised chiefs, queen mothers and royals to rule with God’s love, respect, and integrity. 

The inauguration ceremony of the Ashanti Bekwai Area Chieftaincy Ministry, which was officiated by the Area Head, Apostle Fred Tiakor, had in attendance 26 royals, the area pastorate and their wives, as well as officers and members of the church.

Report by Overseer Frank Osei Tutu

The new auditorium of Dichemso Royal Assembly in the Yennyawoso District of The Church of Pentecost, has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The dedication ceremony, which took place on Sunday, May 15, 2022, was officiated by the New Tafo Area Head, Apostle Samuel Antwi, ably assisted by the District Minister, Pastor Charles Oduro, and other ministers and their spouses in the Area.

Speaking at the event, Apostle Samuel Antwi commended the Local Presbytery and the entire members for the strenuous effort made to put up such a magnificent building and urged them to cultivate good maintenance culture in order to prolong its lifespan.

In a sermon on the topic: “Pursue and Bring Back the Glory of God,” with the ark of God in focus, the Gabon National Head, Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo, underscored the importance of God’s glory in the life of a Christian and charged them to guard it at all times.

The ark of God, which according to him, represents the glory, power, holiness and presence of God is indispensable in the Christian living.

“We cannot do without the glory, power, and presence of God,” he stressed.

For this reason, he explained, David, having been made a king of Israel, sought to bring the ark of God, which was ignored during the reign of Saul, back to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15).

He incited Christians to have a good heart in their walk with God, just as David did.

“The difference between Saul and David was the heart with which they served God. David had a good heart and cared about the things of God,” he pointed out.

Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo further noted that God has a purpose for every Christian. He, thus, advised the gathering to always stay at the feet of the Lord so as to realise God’s purpose for their lives.

The magnificent edifice, which was constructed at a total cost of GH₵ 857,051.00, was financed by grants from the Headquarters, the Area, the District as well as offerings from the Local Assembly and contributions from benevolent individuals.

Present at the service was Pastor Andrew & Mrs Agnes Adu-Amankwaah (Rtd.), among others.

Report by Yennyawoso District Media Team

The Mampong Area of The Church of Pentecost has inaugurated a nine-member committee to steer the affairs of the newly-introduced Chieftaincy Ministry in the Area.

The inaugural service, which was chaired by the Area Head, Pastor Samuel Kwabena Asare, took place on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Mary Afia Amaniampong Temple (MAAT). The Secretary of the National Chieftaincy Ministry Committee, Elder Odeneho Dr Afram Brempong III (the Omanhene of Suma Traditional Area) graced the occasion with his wife and some sub-chiefs. 

The Mampong Area Chieftaincy Ministry committee is chaired by Elder Barimah Osei Hwedie II (Ejurahene), with Nana Omono Asamoah Agyekumhene II as Vice Chairman and Elder Augustus Antiedu as Secretary.

Other members are Nana Oduro Kwakye Asare Bediako, Elder Naab Awuyellsum II, Nana Sarpomaa Adowa Denteh, Elder Emmanuel Oheneba Dwomoh, Pastor Stephen Obeng Asare (Area Ministry Coordinator), and Pastor Clement Kofi Asare (PEMEM Leader).

Reading from Revelation 21:9-24, Pastor Samuel Asare urged Christian chiefs, queens and royals to strive to make it to the city of heaven where a better kingship awaits them.

He noted that God is interested in the Chieftaincy institution and wants to use Nananom (chiefs) who have believed in and accepted Jesus to saturate the palaces with the gospel message of Christ. This, according to him, is the rationale for the introduction of the Chieftaincy Ministry in the Church. 

He posited that the ministry would serve as a tool to reach out to other chiefs, queens and royals with the Gospel and also transform the Chieftaincy institution with godly values and principles in line with the “possessing the nations” agenda. 

He entreated the committee to help extend the Area’s Bible reading project, dubbed “Thus says the Lord,” to the various palaces in the Area. 

“The Bible will help Nananom know the mind of God and help them reign and rule according to God’s word,” he said.

Pastor Asare inaugurated the Area Chieftaincy Ministry Committee on behalf of the Chairman and the National Chieftaincy Ministry Committee and led the congregation to pray for God’s blessings upon them.

In his remarks, Elder Odeneho Dr Afram Brempong III said that a Chief can only experience peace when he has the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, in his life and reign. 

“If chiefs become Christians, they will rule with Christian principles, thereby bringing peace to their land,” he added. 

He, therefore, encouraged his colleague chiefs to submit to the Lordship of Christ, stressing that “you can be a chief and still lead a righteous life because the king of righteousness, Jesus Christ, dwells within you.”

Elder Brempong charged the Committee members and other royals to work hard to influence their spheres with Kingdom values and principles.

In his response, the Committee Chairman, Elder Barimah Osei Hwedie II, thanked the Chairman of the Church for introducing the Chieftaincy Ministry and the Area Head for the confidence reposed in them by appointing them into this high office. He pledged to work hard as a team to make the ministry impactful. 

The colourful event had in attendance chiefs, queen mothers, royals, area pastorate and their wives, and some members in the Mampong area.

Report by Overseer Osei Mensah