274 Children Receive Holy Spirit Baptism

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Two hundred and seventy-four participants of the four-day camp meeting organised by the Assin Foso Area Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost received Holy Spirit baptism, with the initial evidence of tongue-speaking.

The camp meeting, which took place at Assin Ngresi in Assin Darmang District, recorded an attendance of 926 children and 106 teachers drawn from the 17 districts in the area.

The event recorded great signs and wonders and also had 130 teens undergoing water baptism.

The meeting, which ended on a high note on Friday, August 26, 2022, was climaxed with the grand finale of the Area’s Anniversary Games and Quiz competitions – Both games and quiz competitions were won by the Foso Station District.

Some dignitaries who graced the four-day event include Pastors Kojo Anomah (Area Secretary), Joshua Aidoo (Area Executive Committee Member), George Osei Bonsu (Area Youth Ministry Leader), Ebenezer Obuade (Adiembra District Minister) and Elder Francis Mensah (Area Executive Committee Member).

Report by Assin Foso Area Media Team

Assin Foso Area Launches “Golden Jubilee” Week Celebration With Jesus March

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Hundreds of children in the Assin Foso Area of The Church of Pentecost participated in a “Jesus March” through the principal streets of the Assin Foso Municipality on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

The event was part of activities organised by the Assin Foso Area to officially launch the Golden Jubilee anniversary week celebration of the Children’s Ministry.

The launch ceremony, which was held at the Foso Station Assembly church auditorium, brought together children, teachers and some ministers from the four districts in the Assin Foso Municipality. 

Launching the week celebration, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, the Area Children’s Ministry Leader, underscored God’s goodness towards the ministry and The Church of Pentecost over the past 50 years. 

Pastor Avornyo cited Apostle Norman Appiah Danquah (Walewale Area Head), Pastor Ebenezer Hagan (Youth Ministry Director) and many others as examples of the high-profile people in the church who are products of the Children’s Ministry.

He, therefore, paid glowing tribute to the hard-working children’s workers, both present and past, for allowing themselves to be used as conduits for equipping the next generation of leaders for the church and the nation.

Present at the event were Pastors George Ackah Watson (Foso Station District Minister) and Enoch Amoah (Resident Minister, PIWC-Assin Foso) and other members of the Area Children’s Ministry Executive Committee.

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo (Area Reporter)

Bommoden District Inaugurated, Mission House Dedicated

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The Kete-Krachi Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Joseph Danzerl, on Thursday, September 1, 2022, inaugurated the newly created Bommoden District and dedicated its District Mission house to the glory of God.

As part of the memorable service, the pioneer minister of the district, Probationary Overseer Bright Otoo, and his family were welcomed to the district.

Delivering a brief sermon on the topic, “A Man Sent By God,” the District Minister of Kpandai, Pastor Francis Amewondey, said that a man sent by God is the one who propagates the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ while carrying out his assigned responsibilities.

Quoting from John 1:6, Pastor Amewondey explained that a man sent by God is the representative of God, a witness to the light, a teacher, and a saviour to others.

Inaugurating the new district, Apostle Joseph Danzerl prayed for Probationary Overseer Bright Otoo and his family.

He admonished the district minister to love and shepherd the members under his care. He also encouraged the officers and the entire congregation to accept the minister and give him all the needed respect and support.

The Kete-Krachi Area Head further presented a brand-new motorbike to the new minister to aid his treks and work in the district.

Apostle Danzerl expressed his gratitude to the General Headquarters of the church for the release of a grant to help complete and dedicate the district mission house.

Attached to the mission house is a mechanized borehole to ensure a constant water supply to the place and the community as a whole.  

Report by Pastor Daniel Matey Tetteh (Area Media Ministry)

Ministries Staff Sharpen Skills

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Workers of the five mainstream ministries of The Church of Pentecost have attended a day’s workshop meant to build their capacities to enhance their performance.

The event, which took place at the Headquarters of the church in Accra on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, was attended by accounts staff, drivers assigned to the ministries, executive assistants to the directors, domestic staff, and security staff.

Among the speakers were the Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh; the Director of Women’s Ministry, Mrs Philomina Mireku; the Director of the Evangelism Ministry, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markin, and the Human Resource Manager, Elder Samuel Addo Mantey.

In a keynote address, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, commended the directors of the five ministries for putting together the workshop which, he said, was a follow-up to the Management seminar held a few weeks ago.

According to the General Secretary, management realised that the staff of the organisation play a key role in the success of the church. Therefore, there was a need to build their capacities to effectively perform.

Reading from Colossians 3:23-25, Apostle Kumi-Larbi urged the staff to develop a positive mindset about their work. This, he said, will help them to work with passion to attract the blessings of God and the rewards on earth.

In a presentation on “Self-Development in the Workplace Towards Professionalism” with Job 8:7, 2 Timothy 2:15 as his anchor text, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh stressed the need for the workers to build their capacities, be abreast with the current trends in their areas of work, develop themselves professionally to produce results.

According to him, when workers pursue professional excellence, they will solve problems that erupt in their offices, come out with innovations, and by so doing improve the system as they play a lead role in the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda of the church.

He indicated that self-development opens opportunities for one to the job market or job security, brings workers to the limelight, and gives them recognition, while professionalism opens new opportunities to workers, creates fulfillment and satisfaction, makes them diligent and efficient and increases their capacity, among other benefits.

The Women’s Director, Mrs Philomina Mireku, speaking on the topic: “Discipline as a Mark of a Christian Worker” based on Hebrews 12:1-11, Proverbs 3:11, noted that working in a Christian environment calls for high discipline.  

Touching on things that can help them stay focused and disciplined in their duties, Mrs Mireku asked the staff to clearly define their goals, be committed to their jobs, set boundaries and take care of themselves, avoid things that can lead them into temptation, and live by deadlines, among others.

According to her, a disciplined workforce yields better results, enhances the image of the organisation and also brings personal rewards to individuals.

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46 Children In Kafaba District Receive Holy Spirit Baptism

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A total of 46 children in Kafaba District in the Tamale Area of The Church of Pentecost received Holy Spirit baptism during a three-day camp meeting organised by the Children’s Ministry of the church.

The event, which took place from September 1 to 3, 2022, at Kafaba Central Assembly also saw 21 teenagers who have attained aged 13 and above being baptised by emersion.

Some of the activities embarked on include sporting activities, Bible quiz, clean-up exercise, fasting and prayer retreat, talent show (song ministrations, choreography, Bible text recitation, etc).

The programme was held under the leadership of the District Minister, Pastor Ebenezer Christopher Tetteh, with support from the District Children’s Ministry leader and his team.

Report by Pastor Ebenezer Christopher Tetteh.

Shiloh Assembly Children’s Ministry Embarks On Health Walk, Clean-Up Exercise

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The Shiloh Assembly Children’s Ministry in the Mankessim District of The Church of Pentecost on Saturday, September 3, 2022, organised a health walk and clean-up exercise within its environs as part of activities marking this year’s Children’s Ministry Week-long celebration.

The health walk began from the Shiloh Assembly Auditorium at Ohwerefa, and ended at Baifikrom, after which the participants engaged in a clean-up exercise around the church building and the premises of the district mission house.

According to the District Minister, Pastor Benjamin Kufordjie, the purpose of the health walk was to help improve the health conditions of the children, while motivating them to develop the habit of exercising to stay healthy.

“The main idea behind the clean-up exercise is to fulfill the environmental care agenda of the church,” he noted.

Present were Children’s Ministry workers and children within the church.

This year’s Children’s Ministry Week which marks the ministry’s 50th Anniversary celebration, is being observed worldwide from Monday, September 5, 2022, to Sunday, September 11, 2022.

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Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry Holds Market Evangelism At Asutsuare Market

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The Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has organised a day’s market evangelism in collaboration with the Asutsuare District Women’s Ministry.

The event, dubbed “Market Rally” was held on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Asutsuare Market, and had the Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Janet Nartey, and her team, the Area pastorate and their wives, and members of the ministry in Asutstuare District.

In an address, the Pastor’s Wives representative on the Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee, Mrs Ruby Ayisi Mensah, noted that the main purpose of the market evangelism was to take the gospel to the doorstep of the market women since the market day prevented most of them from attending church.

Speaking on the topic, “If the Son Sets You Free, You Shall be Free Indeed” – John 8:36, Deaconess Theresah Nyarko, Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry Treasurer, called on the traders to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour.

“Jesus is the only one mandated to forgive our sins and take mankind out of every bondage,” she said.

Narrating the story of Adam and Eve, Deaconess Nyarko stated that after God rejected man in the Garden of Eden, Adam sought help and salvation from other creatures, admonishing, “Don’t worship or seek salvation from God’s creation; Jesus is the only Saviour. Come to Jesus Christ who is the only one to give you peace and salvation.”

She then urged them to subject their businesses and plans to the Lordship and authority of Jesus because He is the only one to give them a lasting solution to all their life and business challenges.

Deaconess Nyarko assured them of God’s love, kindness, and goodness whenever they approach Him in any situation.

After an altar call led by Deaconess Hannah Ogbordjor, four traders surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ, and prayers were held for them by the Asutsuare District Minister, Pastor Joseph Kojo Mensah.

In a closing response, the Asutsuare Women’s Ministry Leader expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Asutsuare Market Women Association for giving them the space to preach. She also commended the Area Women’s Ministry Leadership for the great initiative.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Ministry Team.

Pentecost Convention Centre Gets New Board

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A ten-member board chaired by Apostle Sylvester Arhin (Executive Council Member and Tamale Area Head) of The Church of Pentecost has been inaugurated to oversee the operations of the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), a multi-purpose Christian retreat and event centre, located at Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa.

Other members of the board are Apostle James Kwabena Asare (Kasoa Area Head), Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko (Finance and Administration Director of the church), Pastor Prince Odoom (Centre Manager), and Pastor James Orhin Agyin (Projects Development & Estate Manager of the church).

The rest are Elder Robert Mensah (PIWC-Sunyani), Elder Augustine Sarpong (PIWC-Atomic), Lawyer Benjamin Ampoma-Boateng (PIWC-Kokomlemle), Deaconess Mary Ankomah Sarpong (Madina District) and Mrs Diana Frema Nyarko (Headquarters).

Inaugurating the board at the General Headquarters of the church at La, Accra on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, thanked members of the board for accepting to serve the church in that capacity.

According to the Chairman, though they were carefully chosen based on their expertise and experiences, they should see it as pure grace, having been selected out of the millions of members to contribute their quota to the growth of the church.

He noted that The Church of Pentecost is doing great largely due to the fervent prayers coupled with laid-down administrative structures.

He said that boards and committees are some of the structures that are helping the church to thrive.

Apostle Nyamekye charged the board to bring to bear their rich knowledge, expertise and experiences to take the PCC to another level.

He further urged them to ensure that the purpose of constructing the Convention Centre is kept in focus.

“The Pentecost Convention Centre was built for a purpose. The purpose is to make the place a retreat centre. Therefore, the ambiance at the place should look like a Christian retreat centre, and the presence of God should be felt there,” he said, adding, “This purpose must be jealously guarded.”

Reading from Ephesians 4:16, he entreated them to work in love and collaboration with other sectors of the church.

In response, the Board Chairman, Apostle Sylvester Arhin, gave thanks to God for the opportunity to serve the church. He promised to bring their God-given knowledge and expertise to bear to effectively run the Centre.

He also commended his predecessors for the good work done.

As part of the functions of the board, it is to develop policies that will help the Centre Manager to manage and run the facility in a sustainable manner; publicise the existence of the Centre to engender greater patronage, and make the place secure and user-friendly to patrons.

In attendance were Apostles Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi and Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, the General Secretary and the International Missions Director of the church, respectively.

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New Tafo Area Welcomes Prophet Tetteh Doku & Family

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The New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a special service to officially welcome their new Area Head, Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku, and his family.

Prophet Tetteh Doku, who was transferred from Takoradi District, replaces Apostle Samuel Antwi, who recently retired from active ministerial service, having served meritoriously for 38 years.

Officiated by Apostle John Budu Kobina Tawiah (Kwadaso Area Head), the welcome service, which took place on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the M. K. Yeboah Memorial Temple, Krofrom in Kumasi, attracted a high turnout.

Delivering the sermon at the event on the topic, “The Messenger of God,” Apostle Tawiah urged Christians always to acknowledge the fact that it is God who calls, and He calls from among men to make His purpose known to the world. According to him, this is why even Christ had to take the form of a human being to accomplish His God-given assignment (Hebrews 5:1-5).

“No one can call himself a man or a minister of God unless God makes him one,” he said, adding, “No pastor or a man of God is an angel.” He noted that since a minister of God is human, they have weaknesses. He, however, said that even in their weaknesses, the strength of God makes them strong, and grace also abounds for them.

Taking his main Bible texts from Exodus 3:7ff; 4:29-31; Deuteronomy 18:15-22, the Kwadaso Area Head intimated that whoever is called by God is assigned a responsibility or a particular task to perform. Such a person, he said, works in the name of God, adding that signs and wonders follow them.

In his exposition, Apostle J. B. K Tawiah, who doubles as the Ashanti Regional Co-ordinating Committee Secretary, further revealed that every messenger of God has a message to deliver to the people they have been sent to and that they are determined to speak the truth no matter the situation.

According to him, such people do not project themselves, but rather project Jesus as Lord. He, therefore, admonished ministers of God to ensure that they speak the mind of God at all times, saying, “Don’t conjure up anything and say what God has not said,” he cautioned.

“No messenger of God works alone; he needs support and cooperation of the people to whom he has been sent,” he added while urging the New Tafo Area to fully accept Prophet Samuel Tetteh as a man sent by God and cooperate with him for the realisation of the purpose for which he was sent to them.

Prophet Samuel Tetteh Doku is married to Mrs Victoria Tetteh Doku and their union is blessed with four children. He was called into the full-time ministry of The Church of Pentecost in 2004 and has since served in Dominase, Bubuashie, Koforidua and Takoradi Districts.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah.

Assin Foso PIWC Inaugurated

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The Assin Foso Area of The Church of Pentecost has inaugurated the Assin Foso branch of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC).

The English-speaking cosmopolitan church was carved out of the Foso Station District of the church. 

The inaugural ceremony which coincided with the welcome service for the pioneer Resident Minister, Pastor Enoch Amoah, and his family was held on August 31, 2022, at the Hall of Champions of PIWC-Assin Foso. The service was officiated by the Area Head, Apostle Frederick Kweku Andoh.

In a brief sermon on the topic, “The Word to the Called,” Apostle Andoh admonished Christians who feel called not to be only enthused with the privileges attached to the call, but also carry out the assigned responsibilities as well.

Quoting from Isaiah 42:5-9, Apostle Andoh said that God calls for a purpose, and for those He calls, He equips to succeed.

“God equips His called ones through His word. Through His word, He reveals Himself, His purpose, and His ways to the called,” he noted.

Concluding his message, Apostle Frederick Andoh encouraged all who feel called to be a blessing to others and also endeavour to bring glory to the Lord.

PIWC-Assin Foso was born out of the need to bridge the language barrier to accommodate an expatriate from Denmark in 1995. The then District Minister, the late Pastor Matthew Tetteh Wayoe, took the opportunity to start an English assembly to meet that need which has over the years grown to its present state.

Inaugurating the worship centre, Apostle Andoh explained that the concept of PIWC is a special ministry of The Church of Pentecost dedicated to meeting the spiritual needs of persons who are exposed to or more comfortable with the Western form of worship, as well as persons who are considered “elite” in society.

He, therefore, encouraged professionals in the church to evangelise to their colleagues and invite them to church.

In attendance were a cross-section of the pastorate and their wives in the Area, officers and family members of the new minister, among others.

Report by Pastor Samuel Avornyo, Area Reporter.