Church Musicians & Sound Technicians Undergo Training

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The National Music Committee (NMC) of The Church of Pentecost has organised a one-day seminar for singers, instrumentalists and sound engineers/technicians in the Assin Foso and Twifo Praso areas of the Church.

The event, which took place at the Foso Station Central Assembly auditorium on Saturday, August 6, 2022, is part of scheduled activities initiated by the NMC to build the capacity of musicians and sound technicians in the Church in the quest to “possess the nations” through music.

The main speakers at the event, Pastors Fred Amoakohene and Michael Norshie, addressed some pertinent issues on new trends in music and their impact on the contemporary Church. 

Through their presentations, it emerged that music is a divine gift from God that stimulates godliness and causes one to grow and increase in spiritual worship and praises, godly love and Christian devotion and living when properly used.

Present at the seminar were Apostle F. K. Andoh (Assin Foso Area Head), Pastor Bismark Frimpong (Assin Foso Area Music Committee Chairman), Pastor Kojo Anomah (Area Secretary) and a cross-section of the area pastorate.

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo

The Church of Pentecost Donates Laptops to University of Ghana

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The Church of Pentecost has set the pace by being the first institution to donate 30 pieces of laptops towards the University of Ghana’s ‘One Student, One Laptop Initiative’ at a short ceremony held at the Legon Campus, yesterday.

As part of its strategic vision to achieve world-class status, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG) is leading the university towards ‘creating a culture that promotes research, teaching and learning, administrative processes and extension activities driven by technology and anchored in humanism’ for the benefit of all stakeholders.

In this regard, various initiatives are underway to enhance stakeholder experience through digitalisation. 

The Vice-Chancellor in relation to this identified the following three-pronged technology-driven initiatives to enhance the experience of students, faculty, and staff:  Classroom Modernisation, One Student One Laptop (1S1L), and Hot-Spot Comfort Zones.

Briefing the church about the project, Professor Gordon Awandare, Chairman of the Implementation Committee, who doubles as the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs, UG, indicated that the school seeks strategic partnerships from individuals and corporate bodies.

“We are reaching out to corporate bodies interested in participating in this, for the purpose of advertisement. Companies can adopt a classroom and modernize it,” the Pro VC said.

Professor Amfo lauded the church for the kind gesture and assured that the laptops would be fairly distributed to needy students who merit it.

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, pledged the continuous support of the church towards the project as a move to assist students in their academic laurels.

The Chairman also used the opportunity to congratulate the Vice-Chancellor on her appointment as the 1st Female Vice-Chancellor for the University of Ghana. He further encouraged her to trust in God in the discharge of her duties to achieve greater things in office.

Apostle Nyamekye then introduced the appointed Resident Campus Minister for the university, Pastor Kwadwo and Mrs. Eunice Obeng, to the management and urged the leadership of the university to support his pastoral activities on campus.

With dwindling governmental support due to competing national needs, Management of the University of Ghana seeks the support of benevolent donors from within and outside the University to finance the initiatives.

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The Church of Pentecost Pays Courtesy Call On New Hohoe Paramount Chief

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A delegation of the Hohoe Area pastorate of The Church of Pentecost led by the Area Head, Apostle Moses Kwame Ahiakor, paid a courtesy call on the newly-installed paramount chief of the Hohoe Gbi Traditional Council, Torgbega Gabusu VII, yesterday.

The purpose of the visit was to congratulate the chief on his new mandate, officially introduce the area pastorate to him and his council of elders, and pledge the Church’s unwavering support for him.

The Church’s gesture was met with joy by the paramount chief, who was in the company of his elders. Torgbega Gabusu VII lauded the Church for the love and honour demonstrated towards the traditional leaders.

Apostle Moses Ahiakor prayed for Torgbega Gabusu VII and his paramountcy and asked for God’s wisdom and protection to enable him to rule in the fear of the Lord.  

The Church also presented packs of bottled water, cartons of canned drinks, and a cash donation to the chief.

Report by Pastor Alex Kojo Adjani- PENSA Upper Volta Sector

The Church of Pentecost-Togo Leadership Visits Chairman

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A delegation from The Church of Pentecost in Togo, and its parallel church executives on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, paid a visit to the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye.

Led by the National Head of the Church in Togo, Apostle Lare Banimpo, they were received by the Finance & Administration Director of the Church, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, at the Church’s General Headquarters in Ghana.

Among the delegation from Togo were Apostle Adeje K. Antoine (Outgoing President), Apostle Kokou M. Degbo (Out-going Secretary), Apostle Akpagana Cephas (National Executive Member, COP Togo), Pastor Samuel A. Obouribe Lawson (President-elect), Pastor Daniel K. Dogbovi (General Secretary-elect), and Pastor Kossi Bafoudam (National Executive Member, COP Togo).

Delivering the purpose of the visit, Apostle Adeje, the outgoing President of the parallel church said that they came to express their appreciation to the Chairman and the Executive Council of the Church for sending representatives to their Council meetings. 

He also used the opportunity to inform and invite the Chairman to the induction and farewell service for the President-elect and outgoing President of the parallel church slated for August 27, 2022.

In his response, Apostle Nyamekye congratulated Apostle Adeje for ten years of meritorious service to the church. He pointed out that one of the successes of a leader is to hand over to another successor.

The Chairman also lauded the efforts of the immediate-past Chairman of the church, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah (Rtd.), and the former National Head of Togo, Apostle Ousmane Zabre, for ensuring a strong co-existence between the two churches.

“Two is better than one, therefore, instead of considering a merger between the two churches, make the conscious effort to work together to possess Togo for our Lord Jesus,” Apostle Nyamekye admonished.

He further congratulated the President-elect, Pastor Samuel A. Obouribe Lawson, and charged him to stay strong in the Lord to in order to effectively discharge the task given to him.

Also present were Pastor Gideon Kofi Boadu-Yirenkyi, Personal Assistant to the International Missions Director, and Mrs. Abigail Amponsem, French Translator, International Missions Office.

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PIWC-Tamale Donates To Tamale Central Prison

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Pentecost International Worship Centre in the Tamale Area of The Church of Pentecost (PIWC-Tamale), through its Evangelism Ministry, has donated items worth GHS 3,140.61 to inmates of the Tamale Central Prison.

The items, which include bags of rice, cooking oil, packs of toilet rolls, pairs of slippers, washing powder, toothpaste and toothbrushes, were presented to officials of the prison on behalf of the church by a delegation led by Elder Sampson Nyamalor (the District Secretary) and Elder David Kofi Bajke (District Evangelism Ministry Leader). The others were Elder Jacob Ordatei Lantei, Elder Obed Adu-Amankwaah and Mrs. Sarah Naa Adaku Blankson (Wife of the Resident Minister)

Speaking on the theme, “Jesus Christ; The Hope of the World,” Elder David Kofi Bajike, said that the ministry of Christ Jesus on earth brought hope to all humanity. 

He explained that the disciples strongly believed in Jesus Christ whilst He was with them, but gave up on Him after He died on the cross.

 “While He was alive, they saw Jesus as their hero and champion, fulfilling the prophecy of Prophet Isaiah about the coming Messiah. But, when He ended up on the cross, many of the disciples gave up hope,” he said.

He further noted that the resurrection of Christ Jesus, however, restored the hope they had in Him, adding that: “This hope is still alive today and can be tapped into by the entire human race.”

After the sermon, Elder Obed Adu-Amankwaah led the inmates to receive Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour. He also prayed for all inmates of the prison as well as the wardens.

The leader of the inmates thanked the church for her timely gesture. He also appealed to the church to support them with canopies to provide shade during church services.

Report by Aheto Victor Enyam 

Christian Ministry Is Both Sacred And Secular – Apostle Tiakor

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The Ashanti Bekwai Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Fred Tiakor, has advised Christians, particularly ministers of the Gospel, to uphold Christian values and principles in all facets of life, emphasising that “the Christian ministry is both sacred and secular”.

Apostle Tiakor said this last Sunday during a word ministration at the retirement service for Pastor Raymond and Mrs. Sarah Hagan at the Berea Assembly church auditorium. 

Speaking on the topic, “The Ins and Outs of Ministry,‟ the Ashanti-Bekwai Area Head said that from time to time, God, through the Holy Spirit, calls men from among people to serve His purpose on earth. He, however, stressed that the divine call is not only limited to spiritual things but also involves other aspects of life.  

Reading from 2 Timothy 2:1-6, Apostle Tiakor described the minister as a good soldier, a good athlete, and a hardworking farmer. 

He further explained that, as a soldier, the Christian is expected to endure hardship, be disciplined and uphold high standards at all times.

“He, therefore, must persevere through the hardships associated with ministerial duties to meet those high standards,” he stated.

He said that demands on ministers in contemporary times are so high and it requires hard work to be able to meet them, saying: “the minister has to work hard as a farmer to get the required harvest.”

Citing the ministry of Apostle Paul in Ephesus, he said that, although the work of ministry is very challenging, the Apostle worked hard among the people and lived by example (Acts 20: 32-35). 

Apostle Tiakor, therefore, congratulated Pastor Hagan for actively serving the Lord and His church for 29 years as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 

He encouraged the congregants to honour and revere ministers of the Gospel because they are God’s mouthpiece and ambassadors of Heaven.

The colourful ceremony was attended by the Ashanti Bekwai Area pastorate and their wives, as well as active and retired ministers from other areas of the Church. 

Report by Overseer Frank Osei Tutu

Christians Urged To Be Intentional About Soul-Winning 

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The Berekum Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Berko, has urged believers to be deliberate and strategic in their efforts to win souls for Christ.

He made this call on Saturday, July 23, 2022, during the Berekum Area Presbytery meeting.

Speaking to the theme, “How Far Can You Go to Win Souls for Christ,” with 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 as a scriptural reference, Apostle Berko advised Christians to take a cue from how politicians descend to the level of voters to win their hearts during the election period.

“Some politicians join public transports, turn into hairdressers, food sellers, and dine with people on the streets just to persuade them for their votes,” he explained.

He pointed out that military officers commit to defending their nations at the peril of their lives, and urged Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ and Apostle Paul, who served the Lord even to the point of death.

The Berekum Area Head further noted that Jesus Christ ate with tax collectors, and spent time with the rejected, marginalised, and sinners, all in an effort to rescue them from sin. Apostle Paul also made himself all things to all people in order to win them for Christ, he added.

Apostle Berko, therefore, charged Christians to enter every nook and cranny (palaces, schools, homes, ghettos, bars, and lorry stations) to lead more people into the kingdom of God.

Report by Berekum Area Media Committee

Be Positive Role Models For Your Children – Chairman Charges Christian Parents

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Christian parents have been charged to spare no effort to live exemplary lives in words and in  deeds for their children to emulate.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, who gave this charge in a live televised sermon last Sunday on PENT TV, stressed the need for parents to be practitioners of what they say as such will have a positive influence on the lives of their children, saying, “Young people expect their parents to live a life consistent to what they profess.”

Referencing a quote by Albert Schweitzer, a German theologian, who once said: “There are only three ways to teach a child. The first is by example; the second is by example; and the third is by example,” Apostle Nyamekye said that an exemplary lifestyle of parents is one of the best ways to instruct children (1 Peter 5:2-3).

He further noted that a consistent religious pattern of behaviour in the home is a vital key to successful spiritual adjustment. 

“The attitude we portray in the home as parents is a true reflection of our real self,” he said with reference to a quote by D. L. Moody, who once said: “A man ought to live so that everyone knows he is a Christian and most of all, his family ought to know.”

Speaking on the topic: “Relating To Distant Grown-up Children,” as part of his series on ‘Raising Family Altars,’ Apostle Nyamekye stated: “There is the need to underscore at this point that even when children are grown-up and are miles away from home, they need to be discipled.” According to him, discipleship is not limited to only Bible Study, but through prayer as well. 

Reading from 1 Peter 1:1-2; James 1:1-3, and Colossians 1:9-10, the Chairman explained how the early apostles followed up on the distant believers with letters and prayers as a way of encouraging and discipling them. Likewise, he urged parents to get in touch with their children who are far-off home and check on their relationship with Christ. This, he said, could be done virtually.

“The contemporary communication technology has made this much easier; distance should no longer be a barrier to discipling our grown-up children who are miles away from home. We can have virtual meetings with them,” he indicated.

Apostle Nyamekye revealed that young people expect a lot from their parents, which according to him, include understanding, patience, listening ears, sincerity, rebuke, consideration, positive models, correction, guidance, playfulness, attention, success, and wisdom. He, therefore, urged parents to ensure that these expectations are met to encourage the children to voluntarily come and enjoy the fire that has been lit on the family altar.

The Chairman also charged Christian parents to let their marriage and family life portray the beauty of Christ to the world.

“As Christians we should reflect Christ in our marriage and family life. In so doing, we would set a good example for the world to emulate, and that is our target; and to prove that Jesus Christ of Nazareth is the way, the truth and the life,” he concluded.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

Pentecost Men’s Ministry Holds Entrepreneurial Workshop

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About a hundred participants took part in an Entrepreneurial Skills Development workshop organised by the Ho Area Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) of The Church of Pentecost (CoP) and Star Entrepreneurship on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

 Participants comprised members and non-members of the Church drawn from the Volta regional capital, Ho, and its environs. Also, present were a cross section of the Ho Area pastorate and their wives, and facilitators.

The event was held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Ho Dome Central Assembly auditorium, in the Volta Region of Ghana.

In a brief address, the Ho Area PEMEM Leader, who doubles as the District Minister of Ziave Dzogbe, Pastor Michael Edjouku Arthur explained that the purpose of the training is to help equip the participants with skills to start their businesses.

“There is a high unemployment rate in the system and this skills training programme would alleviate some of these situations and challenges,” Pastor Arthur said.

He further iterated that the Pentecost Men’s Ministry has an objective to develop the man spiritually, physically, and socially, among others.

Moreover, he noted that the training is also, geared at providing financial development skills, adding that the Ho Area was ready to provide financial support for some start-ups.

Facilitators from Star Entrepreneurship took the participants through the production of Brown Sugar, washing powder, weedicides, ice cream, shoe polish, and Bio-digester. Others were 3D Epoxy installation and fixing of CCTV Cameras.

Deacon Prosper Ewoenam Ametefe, a facilitator, advised the participants to rely solely on God because He is the one to open avenues for them to develop what they have been trained to practice.

Participants expressed their appreciation to the organizers and the church. However, they were presented with certificates and pen drives with practical videos for references.

Report by Enyomedia Dormevenu Enyomedia, Ho

Pastor Daniel Dzah Retires From Active Service

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Having served in the full-time ministry of The Church of Pentecost meritoriously for 25 good years, Pastor Daniel Dzah, the Nsukwao Effiduase District Minister of the church, and his wife, Mrs. Janet Dzah, have finally retired from active ministerial service.

A retirement service was held in their honour on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Nsukwao Central Assembly church auditorium. It was officiated by the Effiduase Area Head of the church, Apostle Daniel Yeboah Nsaful.

Speaking on the topic, “Well Done,” with Matthew 25:14-30 as the scriptural reference, Apostle Nsaful said that every good work ends with the congratulatory phrase ‘Well done.’ 

According to him, “Well done” is a form of praise and reward for those who have worked hard and ended their service well. 

Apostle Nsaful lauded Pastor Dzah and his family for not despising the name of God in their deeds or action, saying: “Blessings, honour, glory, and promotion, always follow those who do their work and complete well.”

Pastor Daniel Yaw Dzah, before his call into the full-time ministry of the church in 1998, worked with the Internal Revenue Service as a Senior Tax Officer at Agona Swedru. During his 25-year ministerial service, he worked in the following stations: Twabidi from 1998 to 2004; Samreboi from 2004 to 2009; Dwenase from 2009 to 2014; Konimase from 2014 to 2018; and Nsukwa from 2018 to 2022.

Pastor Dzah also held several ministerial appointments while in active ministry. Notable amongst them are Children’s Ministry Leader in Goaso Area (2000 – 2004); Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) Leader in Asankragua Area (2007 to 2009); Home and Urban Ministry Co-ordinator in Effiduase Area (2019 – 2020); Co-opted Executive Member in Effiduase Area (2019 – 2021), among others.

A testimony read on behalf of the General Council of the Church, described Pastor Dzah as an “honest and studious man who worked to the best of his ability in producing the desired results.”

“His background in Economics helped a great deal in the prudent management of the church’s resources at various levels,” it further read.

The Effiduase Area pastorate also described their colleague as a teacher of the Word, prayerful and a passionate soul winner.

Present at the service were Nene Ahiable, Chief of Brong Densuso, and Nana Agyenim Boateng, Chief of Sefwi Dwenase.

Also, in attendance were Mrs. Mary Nsaful, wife of the Effiduase Area Head, Effiduase Area pastorate and their wives, some retired ministers, and ministers from other Areas.

Congratulations soldier of the cross! Ayekoo!

Report by Ezekiel Korletey