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James McKeown Worship Centre Inaugurates Ga Assembly, Ordains New Officers

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The James McKeown Worship Centre (JMWC) at Korle Gonno in the Dansoman Area of The Church of Pentecost has inaugurated a Ga assembly and ordained 27 new officers of the church. The ordained officers comprised seven elders, 10 deacons and 10 deaconesses.

The service, which was officiated by the Area Head, Prophet Ebenezer Kofi Appiah, took place on Sunday, 25th April, 2021, during the climax of the church’s week-long revival with the Area Head dubbed “Prophetic Encounter with the Area Head.”

Opening the ceremony, the Resident Minister of the church, Overseer (Dr.) Perez Sepenu, stated that the vision for opening the Ga assembly is to build an assembly that is culturally relevant and to meet the spiritual, physical, social, and the psychological needs of the indigenous Ga population within the catchment area.

This, he said, is in line with the overarching vision of the church which is to become a global Pentecostal Church that is culturally relevant through vibrant evangelism, strategic church planting, discipleship, and holistic ministry.

Speaking on the topic, “Getting Connected to a Glorious Church” based on Acts 2: 41 – 47, Prophet Ebenezer Kofi Appiah encouraged members to always stay connected to Christ and the Church.

According to him, to be connected to a glorious church, the individual must strive to always stay connected to the Holy Spirit. Additionally, the individual must always come to the house of God with joy.

Outdooring the name of the new assembly called “Anunyam Ga Asafo” to wit “The Glorious Ga Assembly,” the Area Head prayed for the Presiding Elder, Isaac Quaye, and his presbytery, as well as the chiefs and people of Korle Gonno.

The Chief of Korle Gonno, Nii Tackie Owuowu IV, was full of joy and praise to the leadership of the church for establishing a new assembly dedicated to the Ga community. He promised to join the new assembly.

In attendance were Dr. (Mrs.) Naa Akushia Sepenu (wife of the Resident Minister), Honourable Ivan Esinam Tekpli (Assembly Member for the Korle Gonno Electoral Area who made cash and PPE donation to the church), representative of the 2020 NPP Parliamentary Candidate for the Ablekuma South Constituency, Mr Bernard  Brown who made a cash donation to the church and also promised to fellowship with the Ga Assembly, the Development Chief of Korle Gonno, among others.

Report by JMWC Media Team.

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“Be Committed To The Things Of God” – Mrs. Felicia Broohm Urges Women Leaders

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The Teshie-Nungua Area Women’s Ministry has held a prayer meeting at the Agnes Boahemaa Gyimah Memorial Temple at Nungua, Accra, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

The participants, mainly executives of the ministry from the local, district, and Area levels, as well as all deaconesses and wives of officers, were drawn from the 26 districts of the Area.

Speaking on the topic, “Commitment” the wife of the Coco Beach District Minister of the church, Mrs. Felicia Broohm, encouraged the women to develop a deep love and commitment towards the work of the ministry and the church at large.

Using the story of Ruth in the book of Ruth 1:16-17, she urged women leaders to develop the commitment that Ruth had towards her mother-in-law Naomi which made her follow her irrespective of what the outcome may be.

“We should be ready to be committed to the Lord in all circumstances whether we get our problems solved or not,” she said, adding, “Ruth was ready to follow Naomi even if it meant she would not marry again.”

She observed that sometimes when ministry leaders are changed, people get hurt and change their attitude; “Outgoing women leaders should not attempt to sabotage the work of incoming executives or sit aloof as if they are not concerned about what is happening in the ministry,” she said.

She urged deaconesses, officers’ wives, and ministry leaders to adopt a serving spirit and not to relegate service at the house of God to the background. As women leaders, it is our duty to clean the churches and make sure that people are comfortable in the house of God, she stated.

“These days, our deaconesses appear tired and are not participating in the cleaning services,” Mrs. Broohm said, adding, “Let’s try as much as possible to play our role. We must work if we want our rewards.

“When we were new on the job, we worked with all our hearts but now it appears our love has grown cold. Let us wake up to our responsibilities as women leaders and support the church for greater growth.”

Mrs. Broohm further admonished them to desist from showing church members the way to prayer centres where they believe they can get quick solutions to their physical and spiritual problems, but rather lead them to the church.

“How can you leave our great God and pursue others for solutions? God is in our churches and is ready to solve our problems, we only have to keep on fasting and praying,” she said.

The prayer meeting was organised by the leadership of the Area Women’s Ministry.

The Area Women’s Leader, Deaconess Sophia Nana Arthur, was grateful to the women for participating in the prayers in their numbers.

Report by Isabella Gyau Orhin.

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Skills Training For Women In Bawku Area

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The Bawku Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has organised skill training for 150 women of the church in the Area.

The maiden training programme which took place from March 23 to 25, 2021, was facilitated by Mrs. Beatrice Ohene-Asa Otu (wife of the Deputy Director of the Evangelism Ministry), assisted by Mrs. Vivian Adoma Boateng (wife of the Bawku Area Head).

The training focused on four main categories: skincare products, hair care products, household cleaners, and pastries. The skincare products involved the preparation of liquid soap, shower gel, hand sanitizer, antiseptic, bar soap, and ‘Azuma’ soap.

The hair care products also involved the preparation of shampoo and conditioner. Household cleaners like floor cleaner and bleach were also not left out.

The last day was reserved for the packaging of products and pastries making such as meat-pie (baked and fried), chips, fried doughnuts, and ‘puff puff’ (Toogbei).

The participants were elated to have participated in the training programme. They were hopeful that the skills acquired would help them to begin their businesses.

The leadership of the ministry expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the Area Head, Pastor Eric Kwabena Gyambibi Boateng, for supporting the training.

Report by Mrs. Elizabeth Amartey.

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Djankrom District Donates To Missions

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The Djankrom District in the Suhum Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated 110 pieces of clothes and other assorted items worth GH¢ 8,500.00 to support the missions work of the church.

The beneficiaries include Busunu District in Tamale Area, Krachi Area, Nkwanta Area, and Guinea Bissau.

Presenting the items on April 7, 2021, at the forecourt of the District Mission House at Djankrom, the District Minister, Pastor Samuel Aboagye Yirenkyi, said that the gesture was part of their commitment towards promoting the missions work and the “Possessing the Nations Agenda” of the church.

In appreciation, the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the district for the benevolence and wished them God’s blessings.

Djankrom district has been instrumental over the years in supporting the missions work of the church with outstanding financial contributions.

Report by Samuel Danso.

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Sakumono PIWC Donates 50 Desks To Winneba PPS

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The Sakumono Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC, Sakumono) in the Teshie-Nungua Area of The Church of Pentecost has donated 50 desks and chairs worth GH¢10,000.00 to the Pentecost Preparatory School (PPS), Winneba.

The desks and chairs were presented to the school by the Winneba Area Head, Apostle Samuel Otu Appiah, on behalf of the Resident Minister of Sakumono PIWC, Pastor Anthony Owusu Sekyere Kwarteng, on April 9, 2021.

Apostle Otu Appiah advised the school’s management to take good care of the desks and use them to enhance academic performance in the school.

The Headmistress, Mrs Abigail Anner, who received the desks and chairs, expressed her sincerest appreciation to Sakumono PIWC for the timely support. She assured the Area Head that the desks and chairs would be used for the intended purpose to improve academic performance in the school.

Present at the short ceremony were Pastor Daniel Obeng Mensah (PENSA Travelling Secretary for Winneba Sector and Chairman of the PPS Management Committee), Pastor Emmanuel Foster Asamoah (Abasraba District Minister), Pastor Isaac Sunkwah (Gyahadze District Minister and Area PENTSOS Coordinator), and staff and students of the school.

Report by Pastor Isaac Sunkwah, Winneba Area Reporter.

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La Area Launches ‘Faithful Giants’

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The La Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, on Thursday, April 8, 2021, launched the Area ‘Faithful Giants’ at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Memorial Assembly auditorium.

‘Faithful Giants,’ a concept of the Men’s and Youth Ministries, is aimed at equipping young adult males within the age bracket of 20 and 35 years to be well-grounded in Christ who would be faithful in all spheres of their lives by developing and arming them spiritually, physically, socially, and psychologically.

The vision which is being championed and powered by the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) is seeking to build astute and faithful young men of substance to possess the nations for Christ.

Delivering the solidarity message on behalf of the PEMEM Director, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, the National PEMEM Secretary, Elder Stephen Djaba, said that the ministry in the next four years aims at sharpening men in the church to possess the nations.

He stressed the need for young men to be sharpened to be agents of transformation since “iron sharpens iron.”

The Area Head, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, noted that the introduction of the ‘Faithful Giants’ concept is timely as it would help to sharpen young men wholistically as they prepare to take over the mantle of leadership.

On his part, the La Area Youth Pastor, Isaac Osei, reiterated the need to sharpen young adults wholistically since they are the potential substitutes to replace the already exhausted first team players when the right time is due.

The occasion was also used to inaugurate the Area Coordinators for the group. They were charged to coordinate efforts to realise the vision of the group.

In attendance were Pastor Clement Achim Gyimah (PEMEM National Executive Committee Member), Area PEMEM and some Youth Executive Committee Members, some ministers in the Area and their wives.

Report by Daniel Tetteh, La Area Reporter.

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Chinderi Central Church Building Dedicated, Named After Pastor Nakojah

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The Kete-Krachi Area of The Church of Pentecost has dedicated the Chinderi Central church building and re-named it after the late Pastor Isaac Nakojah.

The service which took place on Sunday, April 11, 2021, was officiated by the Area Head, Pastor Joseph Danzerl. It was attended by ministers of the church, the Chief of Chinderi, family members of the late Pastor Nakojah, and members of the church.

The Chinderi assembly of The Church of Pentecost was started in 1959 by the late Pastor Nakojah after being subjected to several beatings, threats, and insults by his own kinsmen. 62 years down the line, the assembly has developed in leaps and bounds to become a district made up of 11 local assemblies, with a total membership of 1,699 people.

The late Pastor Nakojah was baptised by the late Prophet Thomas Nyarko in 1957 when he travelled to Tepa in the Ashanti Region in 1956 in search of a greener pastures. He returned home two years later with the fire of the Holy Ghost burning in his heart and started the church in Chinderi. Pastor Nakojah was called into the full-time ministry and later baptised the then Brother Michael Kwabena Ntumy who later became the Chairman of the church.

Speaking at the service on the topic, “That there may be glory in the Church” based on Ephesians 3:14-16 and 2 Chronicles 6:1-4; 7:1-2, Pastor Emmanuel Kenin of Krachikrom District observed that “the world’s opinion concerning us [Christians] will depend to a large extent on how far God’s glory is seen in the Church.”

According to him, the Church is the reflection and full expression of the glory of God. Quoting Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the church, Pastor Emmanuel Kenin stated that, “God’s glory is not just a theoretical concept to be learned; it is a heavenly reality that should be continuously experienced in the Church.”

The Chief of Chinderi, Nana Abraham Okogye, who is also the Ankobeahene of the Nchumuru Traditional Area, was full of praise for The Church of Pentecost for playing a pivotal role in the development and transformation of the Chinderi community over the years. He added that he would have joined The Church of Pentecost if he were not a member of the Catholic Church.

He made a passionate appeal to the leadership of the church to continue to encourage the members to discard the notion that the chieftaincy institution is anti-Christian.

The Area Head prayed for the chiefs and people of Chinderi as well the family members of the late Pastor Isaac Nakojah.

Report by Pastor Emmanuel Kenin, Area Media Ministry Pastor.

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Takoradi PIWC Dedicates Children’s Auditorium

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The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC)-Takoradi, has dedicated its Children’s Auditorium. The edifice which is made up of a changing room, washroom and a recreational area was completed at the total cost of GH¢150,000.00, fully financed by some anonymous members of the church.

The dedication service, which was officiated by the Takoradi Area Head of the church, Apostle Joseph Kwame Assabil, assisted by the Resident Minister, Pastor Daniel Okyei Boakye, took place on Saturday, April 3, 2021, during the Easter convention.

According to the District Estate Committee Chairman, Elder Kweku Kum, the decision to put up the auditorium was taken in 2018 in an effort to find a conducive meeting place for the children.

Speaking at the service, Apostle Assabil emphasised the need for Christians to be useful articles in the house of God and use their resources wholeheartedly and generously to support the work of God.

In attendance were Pastor Stephen Okyere Acheampong (Area Secretary), Mrs. Rebecca Assabil (wife of the Area Head), Mrs. Abigail Okyei Boakye (wife of the Resident Minister), Deaconess Dr. Gladys Quartey (National Executive Member of the Women’s Ministry), among others.

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare, Assakae District.

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Missions Office Donates Fibre Boat To Afram Plains Area

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The International Missions Office of The Church of Pentecost has donated a fibre boat worth GH¢102,034.00 to the Afram Plains Area of the church to enable them to send the gospel message of the Lord Jesus Christ to the unreached people on the Dwarf Island communities. The Dwarf Island is made up of more 150 clusters of communities and is surrounded by the Volta Lake. 

The boat, which was designed by Norch Maritime Engineering Service at Sekondi in the Western Region, was officially handed over to the Afram Plains Area of the church on Friday, March 26, 2021. It was subsequently dedicated on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Bruben by the Afram Plains Area Head, Pastor Victor K. Asamoah.

The Area Head expressed his appreciation to the Missions Board and the Executive Council for coming to the aid of the Area. “This gesture will ease the burden of transporting members across the Volta Lake to the communities on the Island for evangelism,” Pastor Asamoah stated.

He assured the leadership of the church that the Area will take good care of the boat so that it will last for a longer period.

Report by Pastor Francis Lamptey, Afram Plains Area Reporter.

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Mamponteng District Intensifies Ghetto Evangelism

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The Mamponteng District in the New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost has intensified efforts to win more souls for Christ in the ghettos as it plans to turn frustrated souls in the ghettos to Christ for reformation.

As part of the church’s vision to possess the nation as agents of transformation, the District Evangelism Ministry, led by Elder James Blewusi, under the auspices of the District Minister, Pastor Jerry Kusi Acquah, stepped up their evangelism strategies and extended the Gospel to deprived areas in the district during the Easter convention. 

The ghettos were occupied by suspected drug addicts, alcoholics, and others. The people were presented with the good news which centered on God’s love for them which they gradually embraced. 

According to Elder James Blewusi, the initial plan was to invite the new converts to church but because they saw themselves as rejected, it became necessary to organise church services for them in the ghettoes on Sundays. 

The ghetto church in the community has an active membership of 18 people. During the Easter convention, almost 30 people took part in the Easter service. The scene was a sign of fulfillment as they expressed their appreciation to the church for opening its arms to receive them. 

Some of them gladly took photographs with the evangelism team to express their newfound love in Christ.

Report by Owusu Dennis, New Tafo Area Reporter.