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The Teshie-Nungua Area of The Church of Pentecost has welcomed its new Area Head, Apostle Wilberforce Nkrumah-Agyeman, his wife Grace and their family to the Area. 

Apostle Nkrumah-Agyeman takes over from Apostle Dr. Alfred Koduah who retired on August 15, 2021, after 37 years of ministerial service to the Church.  

Preaching the sermon at the welcome service which took place on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Agnes Boahemaa Gyimah Memorial Temple, Nungua, on the topic, “Faithful is the One Who Has Called Us,” the Director of the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) and Executive Council Member-elect, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, read several Bible texts including 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 54:10 and Isaiah 41:13 and explained that God’s righteous right hand is strong and firmly holds the believer to an expected end.  

“If you are about to leave the protection of the righteous right hand of God by indulging in unholy acts, do well to return back to Him. God’s righteous right hand will never leave you nor forsake you, it will not leave you in the care of anyone. His righteous right hand holds believers firmly even in death, that is why Jesus said that He was going to prepare a place for believers.” 

According to Apostle Anane Denteh, God has made declarations concerning His children. He defined declaration as an emphatic public statement made by a higher authority such as government or a public official.  

“In Isaiah 41:13, God made a profound statement that He will hold us by our right hand,” he said, adding, “We live in an era where people do not keep their promises, but God has promised us that He will hold us by our right hand despite whatever challenges we find ourselves in, and He is faithful to keep His promises.” 

He added: “Every believer, sometimes, panics over issues. As ministers of God, sometimes we panic when we have to go to the mission field but God has promised us in Isaiah 54:10 that He will take care of us with compassion.” 

Apostle Anane Denteh explained further that the ministry of Abraham also took him to different places and God made a covenant with him to protect him and his descendants, saying, “God has never disappointed those who rely on Him; He has a righteous right hand with which He uses to support His people.”  

Apostle Wilberforce Nkrumah-Agyeman and his family were grateful to God Almighty, the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Executive Council for the opportunity to serve in the Area.  

He read Lamentations 5:21 and encouraged the members in the Area to litter every space in the Area with prayers and embark on aggressive evangelism.  

Apostle Nkrumah-Agyeman was called into the full-time ministry in 1998 from Mamprobi Central Assembly in the then Accra West Area. He has served in Kete Krachi, PIWC Koforidua, Equatorial Guinea as Missionary and Bolgatanga Area as Area Head. 

Report by Isabella Gyau Orhin.

The 37-year ministerial journey of the Sunyani Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Mark Obeng Andoh, was brought to a glorious end on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the F. D. Walker Auditorium, Sunyani.  

The event, which was officiated by the General Secretary of the church, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, was assisted by Apostle Isaac Nii Kortei Djani (Executive Council Member, RCC Coordinator for Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions and Techiman Area Head). Also present to grace the occasion were ministers of the church, DSP Francis Nimado (Sunyani District Police Commander), Nana Kwaku Saben (Akwamuhene of Sunyani Traditional Council who represented the Omanhene of Sunyani), Nana Afia Ampem Kunadu Yiadom (Bannue Nkwantahema), and other traditional leaders from the Sunyani Traditional Area.  

The various stations that Apostle Andoh served were equally represented in their numbers. 

Apostle Mark Obeng Andoh was called into the full-time ministry of the church in 1984. He was later called to the office of an Apostle in 2008 and sent out as a missionary in the same year to Zimbabwe with oversight responsibility for the Republic of Mozambique. Other stations he served are Nkawie Toase (1984 – 1985), Nyinahini (1985 – 1991), Kwesimintsim (1991 – 1997), Bidieso (1997 – 2001), Kaneshie (2001 – 2008), The Republic of Zimbabwe as National Head (2008 – 2012), Mankessim as Area Head (2012 – 2015) and Sunyani as Area Head (2015 – 2021). 

Notable among the offices he held in his active years of ministry include Area Evangelism Leader, Area Secretary, Area Children Ministry Leader and Area Executive Member, Zonal and Regional GPCC Chairman, Bonnke Crusade Committee Chairman, RCC Co-ordinator, and an Executive Council Member of the Church.    

Preaching the sermon at the service on the topic, “To End Well, Add Virtue To Your Faith,” the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, took his key references from 2 Peter 1:5-11, Titus 2:11-12 and 2 Timothy 3:1-5. 

He exhorted Christians to live exemplary life such that their lifestyle could serve as a standard worthy of emulation and to attest to their testimony that God indeed has saved and transformed their lives.  

The General Secretary described Apostle Andoh as a man who has added virtue to his faith. According to him, all that have been said about Apostle Andoh in the citations presented to him are a true reflection of his life. 

Apostle Kumi-Larbi defined virtue as the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong. He further noted that virtuous people do the right thing at all times even as determined by law.  

“Virtuous people are kind-hearted, obedient, diligent, not men-pleasers and have a high principle of conduct, live lives of moral excellence and chastity,” he pointed out. 

Concluding his sermon, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi advised all and sundry to respect one another, treat one another with kindness and compassion, eschew acts of corruption and malicious actions. 

In their farewell speech, the leadership of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) in the three Bono Regions highly commended Apostle Obeng Andoh, who was the Regional Chairman of the body for his sterling leadership.  

“He is a hardworking person. From the height of his simplicity and the weight of his spirituality and the depth of his humility, you can just see and know the man carries God within him. He has set a high standard for all of us. He is a man who fears and loves God,’’ they said. 

The General Council of The Church of Pentecost equally described him as a man of the Word who rightly divides the word of God with precision and illustrations for the understating of his audience.  

“He is a man who strongly believes in the limitless power of fervent prayer and one of the averred defenders of the Pentecostal heritage and the Christian faith,” it said.  

The General Council also described his wife, Juliet as a strong pillar behind his ministry, saying, “Her love and support have contributed greatly to their successful ministry.’’ 

Report by Pastor Joseph Awotwe, Sunyani.  

Elder Prince Amoah of Bethel Assembly in the Santase District of The Church of Pentecost has donated a brand-new Fiat pickup vehicle worth $34,000 to the Miaso District. 

Elder Amoah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PrinceMark Company Limited, has also given out GH¢15,000.00 to the district to sink a mechanised borehole at the mission house.

Explaining the rationale behind the gesture, Elder Amoah said: “As part of Vision 2023, we are to possess nations by sharing what we have received from God with the world. So, I realised that Miaso District needed a vehicle for the smooth running of the district and decided to support them in my own small way by presenting this pickup and a token of money to help run the district.” 

The keys and documents of the vehicle were presented to the Nkawkaw Area Head, Prophet Foster K. Aniakwaa, at a brief handing-over and dedication ceremony held on Friday, August 20, 2021. The Area Head, in turn, presented them to the Miaso District Minister, Pastor Samuel Appiah Mante.

Prophet Aniakwaa thanked Elder Prince Amoah for the kind gesture, saying: “We were not expecting this at this particular time. We are very much grateful for what you have done. God richly bless you.” 

In an interview with PENTECOST NEWS, Pastor Samuel Appiah Mante was full of appreciation to Elder Prince Amoah for the timely donation made to the district. 

“This pickup truck is going to benefit the entire Miaso Community. We will ensure that we use it for the purpose for which it has been brought to us so that whenever he sees it around, he would feel fulfilled that his effort has not been in vain,” he said.

Present at the ceremony were Pastor Kofi and Mrs Akosua Antwi Boasiako of Santa district in the Kwadaso Area as well as the Nkawkaw Area Deacon, Elder Daniel Kwame Agyepong.

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare

The New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the headship of Apostle Samuel Antwi, has successfully ended this year’s Lay Leadership Training School at four zonal centres with a call on participants to implement what they learnt in their respective districts and local assemblies to ensure that the church grows exponentially.

The training programme, which involved ministers, their wives and the laity within the Area, took place from August 9 to 13, 2021. It was held in two sessions – Morning and Evening with plenary segment at each session.

Topics treated in this year’s school included: “Introduction To The Home and Urban Missions (HUM),” “The Church of Pentecost Counselling Ministry – COPCOM,” “The Ministry To Persons With Disability (MPWDs)”, “Pentecost Workers’ Guild (PEWG)”, and “Introduction To Chaplaincy Ministry.”

The rest were: “Singlehood and Effective Christian Living In The Church,” “Young Couples Christian Living and Marital Growth,” “Mental Health and Family Life,” “Christian Parenting and Sex Education In A Contemporary World,” and “Cultivating A Reading Habit.”

As part of the event, some officers were ordained to join the workforce of the Church in the Area. Certificates were also presented to some officers who have successfully completed their four-year lay leadership training programme.

The Lay Leadership Training School is an initiative by The Church of Pentecost for a continuous improvement and training of officers in both theological, practical Christian living and Church ethics and practices to enable them to shepherd the flocks that have been entrusted to their care.

Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah

The Kaneshie Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated some items to the Kwashieman Hong-Kong Police Station to aid their work.

The items are a Hisense Air Conditioner with a 2.0 HP inverter and one Epson Printer. 

The delegation was led by Apostle Mike Kwame Etrue (Kaneshie Area Head), Pastor Paul Danso (Area Secretary), Pastor Emmanuel D. Agbeko (Kwashieman District Minister) and Elder Jerry Hodonu (Area Accounts Manager).

Presenting the items to the Service last Wednesday, Apostle Mike Kwame Etrue explained that the donation was in response to a request made by the police officers during an earlier visit by the church to interact with the personnel at the station. 

“During our interactions I personally felt that the room was quite hot and, therefore, saw the need for an air conditioner in the office. So, as part of our social interventions as a church, the Lord laid it on our hearts to donate these items to the Police Station,” he said.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Staff, Chief Inspector Oscar Kontoh Peprah, thanked the delegation for the kind gesture extended to them and promised to use the items for their intended purposes. 

Report by Pastor Paul Danso (Area Secretary)

The Cape Coast Area Head and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, has dedicated five church buildings in the Cape Coast Area. 

The separate events took place between 31st July and 13th August 2021 in four districts, namely, Yamoransa, Abura Dunkwa, Abakrampa and Asuansi. The church buildings are Akonoma Assembly (CBCB) in Yamoransa, Baiden Memorial Temple at Abura Dunkwa, Mpredwo and Nkanare Assembly (CBCB) at Abakrampa and Kokoado Assembly (CBCB) at Asuansi.

Speaking to the topic: “See To It You Complete Your Ministry,” based on Colossians 4:17 at one of the events, the Resident Minister of PIWC-Cape Coast, Pastor Gideon Osei Appau, mentioned that every Christian has been assigned a ministry that they ought to complete. 

According to him, Christ has made available sufficient grace for the accomplishment of every ministry given to each person. He likened the Christian ministry to a soldier, a runner, and a farmer.

“As soldiers, we (Christians) must please Christ, who is the commanding officer; as a runner, we must follow the rules in the Christian journey, and as farmers, we must be hardworking to be successful,” he noted.

In a brief remark at the event, Apostle Antwi commended the ministers and members of the afore-mentioned districts for the great work done in ensuring the completion of the church buildings. 

He also called on all present to adhere to the COVID-19 protocols to help curb the spread of the disease in the country.

The event had in attendance the area pastorate, traditional leaders and Assembly members of the various communities, district executive committee members and a cross-section of church members from the various districts.

Report by Daniel Appiah