Ghana Needs Righteousness: Not Churches, Leaders – Apostle Nyamekye

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has said what the nation needs are not leaders and churches but righteousness exhibited by the citizenry through faith.

He noted that although there were many churches and leaders in the country, righteous living was still an issue.

The Chairman added that the change the country sought for from its leaders could only materialise through righteous living and building a righteous brand

Leadership not showmanship

Apostle Nyamekye was speaking at a thanksgiving service held for the new leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), led by its President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, in Accra.

The Apostle said leadership was not about showmanship and accessing power to lord it over subordinates but rather a huge responsibility that hinged on righteousness.

“What we need as a nation are not more leaders and churches. Churches don’t change nations; the only thing that brings change to a nation is righteousness,” he said, and quoted Proverbs 14:34: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”

The service at the Church of Pentecost, Alajo Central Assembly, was attended by some of the elected members of the national executive of the GJA and other personalities.

The GJA President was joined by the General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah; the Treasurer, Audrey Dakalu; the Organiser, Dominic Hlordzi, and the Greater Accra Chairman of the association, Charles Benoni Okine.

The personalities included the Editor, Graphic, Kobby Asmah; the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah; the President of the African Chamber of Mines, Kwame Addo Kufuor; the Chief of Alajo, Nii Armah Ajoor II, and the families and friends of the members of the GJA executive.

Exemplary

Apostle Nyamekye admonished all leaders to live exemplary lives that pleased God.

He added that their main focus as leaders should be the ability to solve problems, answer needed questions and meet the needs of their followers.

“There is nothing private about a leader; everything a leader does is in the open and so a leader must strive to live a life that pleases God. A leader solves problems, meets the needs of the people and has the ability to respond to the needs of his people,” he said.

He specifically advised Mr Dwumfour to be truthful and allow God to use him to be the light in journalism and bring about the difference the profession needed.

The Resident Minister of the Burma Camp Worship Centre of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Lt Col Kumi-Woode, also urged the GJA executive to live lives of legacy and carry the presence of God wherever they found themselves.

“Once you identify as a Christian, your mission is to let God reign wherever you are, and if, indeed, journalism is the Fourth Estate of the Realm, may we do good and impactful journalism, so that from that angle we can build a strong nation,” he added.

New media

Mr Dwumfour thanked God and all who supported him and promised a new media and Fourth Estate that was ready to play its role in the affairs of the state.

He pledged to be committed to the cause of the association and use his Christian principles to chart a path for the GJA.

He urged all journalists to come together to perform their gatekeeping role in the country’s democracy.

“We are charting a new path. In the next three months, I will unveil a policy document that will lay stress on the policies I have mentioned earlier, with their timelines. I believe with a united front, we can go places,” he added.

For the third time since his victory speech and inaugural address, Mr Dwumfour called on those with whom he contested the GJA Presidency to come on board for them to work together to build the new media they all anticipated.

Advice

When reached for her thought after the service, COP Addo-Danquah urged journalists to rally behind the new executive to help build the country.

“I urge all journalists to rally behind Mr Dwumfour, put the past behind them because when they move on, the country will move on; when they work well, the country will also work well.

“I urge all journalists to support him to achieve whatever he has set himself to achieve with the position,” she said.

Source: Graphic.com.gh

Atomic Hills District Donates To Afram Plains Area

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The Atomic Hills District in the Haatso Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated a Sonik Motor Bike, worth GHS 5,900.00 to the Afram Plains Area of the church.

The donation was made on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the General Headquarters in La, Accra.

Receiving the item on behalf of the Missions Office, the International Missions Director (IMD) of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, thanked the leadership of the Atomic Hills District of the church for the kind gesture.

He encouraged other districts and individuals to emulate the gesture to advance the work of God in the mission areas.

The Atomic Hills District Minister, Pastor John Viscount Arkoh, noted that the motorbike has been donated to support the work of missions in the Afram Plains Area.

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Sepe Buokrom Women’s Ministry Donates To Orphanages

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The Sepe Buokrom District Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in the New Tafo Area on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, donated assorted items to the Kumasi Children’s Home and the All Nations Charity Home in the Ashanti Region.

The items were packets of toilet rolls, cartons of soft drinks, gallons of cooking oil, bags of rice, mineral water, and many others.

Receiving the items, Mrs Mabel Pinamang, Manager of Kumasi Children’s Home, appreciated the kind gesture made by the Women’s Ministry of the church to the children.

She called on the churches to remember the children and the centre in prayers.

“The women have demonstrated what holiness is all about by visiting the children in the home,” she stated, adding that “they have defined our welfare by bringing us foodstuff and gifts.”

At the All Nations Charity Home, Rev. Philip Nyamkye, Founder and Manager of the orphanage, received the items on behalf of the children.

Rev. Nyamekye acknowledged the efforts of the leadership of The Church of Pentecost in supporting the needy and orphans in the church and beyond.

Deaconess Esther Acheampong, District Women’s Leader of Sepe Buokrom District of the church, hinted of the ministry’s continuous support to the Home.

“The children are our hope. We pray that the good God will keep them and touch the heart of people to continuously visit here,” she said.

She further thanked the New Tafo Area Head of the church, Apostle Samuel Antwi, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Antwi; the Sepe Buokrom District Minister of the church, Pastor Frederick Sarfo, and his wife, who were instrumental in the donation.

Report by Owusu Dennis.

Marriage Was Instituted For Humanity – Apostle Nyamekye Declares

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has asserted that marriage was ordained for humanity, and not for Christians alone.

In a live televised sermon on PENT TV during a Special Evening Service on Sunday, June 26, 2022, as part of his series on “Family – An ‘Endangered’ Institution,” Apostle Nyamekye explained that marriage predates Christianity, and that one does not necessarily need to be a Christian in order to have a successful or fulfilling marriage experience. He said that all married couples living by the rules of love and understanding can make their marital union glorious.

“It is an understandable fact that marriage was instituted before the onset of Christianity,” he said, adding, “Marriage is not a Christian ordinance per se; it was ordained for humanity.”

Reading from Genesis 2:21-25, the Chairman indicated that when God created the woman, He directly gave her to Adam as a wife. He mentioned Noah, Moses, Abraham and other biblical personalities who all married before the advent of Christianity to back his message, stressing that “even when two unbelievers marry God is interested in the marriage.”

He further noted that marriage is a covenant, a three-way relationship in which the couple is accountable to God who acts as a principal witness to the covenant. 

Touching on Christian marriage, Apostle Nyamekye stated: “It is no ordinary union.” According to him, Christian marriage is a sign that speaks to the world about the mystical union of Christ and the Church with its foundation upon God Himself (Ephesians 5:23-25).

“Therefore, for the Christian, our marital lives should not only succeed, but must speak of the goodness of God,” he pointed out.

Quoting from Malachi 2:13-16, the noted theologian explained that when two Christians walk to the altar to be joined in matrimony, heaven rejoices because their union is strategic, and God expects from them godliness and godly offspring. 

Chairman Nyamekye mentioned that the relationship between husband and wife is more than a commitment between two persons. This, he said, is because God adds the spiritual dimension to the marital life and transforms the relationship into a powerhouse of strength.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye charged married couples to be faithful to their partners, saying, “Spousal fidelity is inextricably linked to spiritual well-being.” 

He also advised prospective couples against extravagant weddings.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

PIWC-Tesano Youth Ministry Donates To Bostal Senior Correctional Centre 

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 The Youth Ministry of Pentecost International Worship Centre, Tesano (PIWC-Tesano), has donated some items worth GHS 7,000.00 to inmates of the Senior Correctional Centre in Accra – a detention centre for people under 18 years convicted of criminal or civil offenses.

The items, which included bags of rice, washing soap, cooking oil, bags of water, sporting wear (shorts) and stationery, were presented during a visit by the ministry to the centre last Saturday. The church delegation was led by Elder Joseph Obiri Yeboah (Presiding Elder, PIWC-Tesano) and Elder Jeffery Akurang (Youth Ministry Leader, PIWC-Tesano).

According to the Elder Akurang, the gesture is in line with the five-year strategic vision of the Church (Vision 2023), which seeks to influence and transform every sphere of life with values and principles of the kingdom of God.

In a brief exhortation titled “Having A New Life In Christ,” Elder Obiri Yeboah urged the inmates to surrender their lives to Christ so that He would transform them for the better. He said that regardless of their past mistakes that may have led them to their present state, Jesus is able to change their situation if they would believe and accept a new life in Him. An altar call after the sermon saw 26 inmates making a decision for Christ.

The Senior Correctional Centre, formerly Borstal Institute for Juveniles, is a facility for incarcerated youth below 18 years. The facility serves as a detention center to help these inmates to re-path their courses in life. Detention duration for inmates ranges from three months to three years, depending on the nature of one’s crime or good behaviour.

According to officials of the centre, each inmate lives on a daily amount of GHS 1.80pesewas, which is woefully inadequate and, thus, heavily relies on the benevolence of religious organisations and external individuals to support their operations.

Report by Mercy Mensah

PENTSOS Construct Weaving Centre To Provide Employable Skills For Youth

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The Bawku Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Gyambibi Boateng, has commissioned a weaving centre for smock making constructed by the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) at Zebilla in the Upper East Region of Ghana.

The project falls under the Economic Empowerment Programme (EPP) of PENTSOS, which seeks to economically empower members of the Church, especially the youth, by providing them with skills training so as to gain sustainable employment.

Apostle Gyambibi, in his address at the commissioning ceremony last Sunday, indicated that, two years ago, the Area birthed the vision to start the weaving centre due to the high unemployment among the youth and the frequent travel to the south to seek livelihood opportunities. 

“The centre was, therefore, established at the premises of the Zebilla Central Assembly church to train members with economic livelihoods and empower the women to support themselves and their families,” he said.

According to him, the project is in line with the Church’s strategic vision, dubbed “Vision 2023: Possessing the Nations,” which seeks to influence every sphere of society with the values and principles of the kingdom of God. He, therefore, thanked the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Executive Council for the vision.

Elder Richard Amaning, the PENTSOS Director, stated that, beyond preaching the gospel message of Jesus Christ, Christians must seek to transform their communities. Hence, after discovering the centre during its routine monitoring exercise, his outfit decided to construct a suitable structure conducive for the training, he added.

He noted that the centre comprises a training area, an office and a storeroom for the vocations whose activities are affected by the vagaries of the weather. 

Elder Amaning further indicated that a similar project has been completed at Temaa in the Walewale Area (for sewing) and Daloagyili in the Tamale Area (for weaving, sewing and hairdressing). Meanwhile, the project at Kaleo in the Walewale Area is also ongoing.

It is also worth noting that PENTSOS, as part of its initial support to the centre, provided 15 weaving machines to the centre in 2021. 

The Bawku Area currently has three smock-weaving centres at Zebilla, Bawku and Garu, with a total enrolment of 192. The Zebilla centre currently has 76 apprentices, 37 of whom are due for graduation. It is the vision of the leadership of the Area to establish a vocational and technical school in the future. The Chief of Zebilla has donated nine acres of land to the Church for the school project.

Speaking to PENTECOST NEWS, Deaconess Comfort Tia, the trainer at the Zebilla centre, said that, since its establishment, the centre has provided hope and brought transformation to many teenage girls since they are no longer burdened with raising the “Masters fee” or buying weaving machine before gaining admission. This, she said, has contributed to reducing the migration of young girls to the south to engage in the head-porting (kaya) venture.

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Kofi-Badukrom District Constructs Rest Stop For Antwirifo Community

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The Kofi-Badukrom District in the Berekum Area of The Church of Pentecost has constructed a rest stop for the Antwirifo community to provide shelter for commuters.

The commissioning of the facility, which is in line with the Vision 2023 (five-year strategic vision) of The Church of Pentecost, took place recently at Antwirifo in the Ahafo Region of Ghana.

Speaking at the event, Overseer Bright Amankwah, District Minister of Kofi-Badukrom, thanked all who supported the project.

He admonished members of the community to develop a good maintenance culture to keep the facility in good condition.

The district minister used the opportunity to share the gospel of Christ with the people, which resulted in three persons surrendering their lives to Christ.

The short ceremony was graced by Nana Takyi Ababio III, Chief of Atwirifo, and some of the elders in the community.

Also present were Apostle Samuel Berko, Berekum Area Head of the church, and the Berekum Area Pastorate.

Report by Overseer Bright Amankwah, Kofi-Badukrom District.

Dome Asamang District Gets New Mission House

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A new mission house built for the Dome Asamang District in the Dunkwa Area of The Church of Pentecost has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The five-bedroom mission house was dedicated by Apostle Jones Awuah Afrifa, Dunkwa Area Head of the church, assisted by Pastor Mark Owusu Ansah, District Minister of Dome Asamang.

In an interview with PENTECOST NEWS, Pastor Ansah said that the reconstruction of the new mission house commenced when the old building was razed down in a fire outbreak on November 14, 2020.

“Unfortunately, we lost everything through the fire,” he said, adding that it became expedient that a new mission house was put up. The project commenced on March 5, 2021, and was completed a year later.

The Dome Asamang District Minister expressed his immense gratitude to the Executive Council of the church, Dunkwa Area, members of the church, and some individuals who contributed to the success of the project.

Notable among the personalities commended are Elder Emmanuel Obeng, Dunkwa Area Deacon; Elder Samuel Amo Tobin, Chief Executive Officer of Tobinco Group of Companies; Elder Felix Atsrim, Chief Executive Officer of Fedems Ltd, Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Sakumono, among others.            PENTECOST NEWS.

Agormanya Area PEMEM Embarks On Road Safety Campaign

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The Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) of the Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost has held a Road Safety Campaign at the Kpong Lorry Station in the Eastern Region as part of the activities marking the 2022 PEMEM week-long celebration.

Speaking at the event, the Agormanya Area PEMEM Leader, Pastor Joseph Kwadwo Tawiah, stated: “As citizens whatever we do in our lives must be done to the glory of God. Hence, the road safety campaign is an activity to glorify God.”

Reading 1 Corinthians 10:31, Pastor Tawiah iterated that drivers and riders are key persons when considering road safety issues, hence the need to engage and educate all road users to be disciplined and safety conscious.

Pastor Tawiah advised drivers to always put on their seat belts whilst driving.

The Chairman of the Kpong Branch of Co-operative Drivers Union, Mr. Paul Kantey, commended The Church of Pentecost for organising the timely campaign. He entreated other churches to emulate the example.

The Akuse Police Commander, Chief Inspector Emmanuel Agbefe, noted that good drivers are those who always return safely from their trips.

Taking the drivers through basic road safety tips, Elder Samuel Teye (Kpong District PEMEM Leader), asked drivers to avoid drinking alcohol, ensure regular and proper vehicle maintenance, maintain concentration when driving, and comply to speed limits and other rules of the road.

In attendance were Chief Inspector Agbemabiese Joseph of Kpong Police Station, Pastor Samuel Dadzie, Pastor Samuel Malack Arthur, and Elder Felix Akonnor (Agormanya Area PEMEM Secretary).

The PEMEM Directorate of The Church of Pentecost led by Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh launched the National Safety Campaign in 2021.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Team.

Apostle Nyamekye Visits Aflao & Sogakope Areas

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The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Nyamekye, has paid a working visit to the Aflao and Sogakope Areas of the Church.

The visit started on Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Aflao Area of the church and ended on Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Sogakope.

During the visit, the Chairman of the church met ministers and their wives, officers, chiefs, government representatives, security officials and members of the church in the Aflao and Sogakope Areas.

The Aflao Area has three zones, namely Anloga, Aflao, and Agbozume zones, whereas the Sogakope Area comprises the Akatsi, Sogakope, and Tefle zones.

According to Apostle Nyamekye, the purpose of his visit was to commend the officers and ministers of the church in the area and to throw more light on the ‘possessing the nations’ agenda (five-year strategic vision) of the church.

In a presentation, the Chairman said that about 75% of Ghanaians profess to be Christians, however, corruption is dominant all over the country, stressing that, “Believers are the salt of the earth, chosen to heal it of the darkness (corruption); if the light stands in the darkness, the darkness cannot comprehend it.”

Apostle Nyamekye noted that anytime God calls a leader, He gives them a message. This message, he further noted is used by the leader to lead the people from generation to generation.

“God gave the church a message which is to possess the nations,” he stated, adding that, “possessing the nations is equipping every member of The Church of Pentecost, to transform every sphere of society with values and principles of the kingdom of God.”

He urged every member of the church to be agents of transformation. He then asked that they carry themselves as priests in possessing the nations at their various workplaces.

He iterated that the mandate of the church is to go into the world to drive out the darkness. This, he reiterated that the officers of the church are frontline in achieving this goal of the church.

He admonished them to keep investing their resources in the progress of God’s work and never relent in their efforts.

The Aflao Area, led by Apostle Peter Kofi Dzemekey, has 23 districts with a membership of about 40,000. It comprises of Dzodze, Aflao, Denu, Afife, Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC)-French, Ave-Dakpa, Tadzewu, Wudoaba, Agorve-Woe, Ehie, Fihokope, Atorkor, Keta, Gblapedo, Anloga, Avoeme, Agbozume, Klikor, Posmonu, Salo, Dekpor, French, Dzodze-Adagbledu districts.

Notably, the Sogakope Area of the church, headed by Apostle Isaac Tetteh Judah, has 18 districts with 332 assemblies, and about 30,000 members. The districts are Akatsi, Sogakope, Battor, Abor, Tefle, Kpotame, Dendo, Larve, Mafi-Kumase, Agorve- Akatsi, Lawui, Agbakope, Mepe, Adutor, Dedukope, Adidome, Dabala Gbalixorme.

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