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As part of the vision of The Church of Pentecost to plant 1,000,000 trees nationwide, the Bogoso Area of the church, under Apostle Onyinah Gyamfi, has launched a tree-planting campaign exercise in the Area.

Launching the campaign on Sunday, May 30, 2021, Apostle Onyinah Gyamfi underscored the need for the citizenry to plant trees since trees have enormous benefits to the environment. He said trees provide food, protect the environment, beautify the environment, serve as medicine, provide oxygen, among others.

For these reasons, Apostle Onyinah Gyamfi encouraged all the ministries, namely Youth, Women, Evangelism, PEMEM and Children to get involved in the Green Ghana campaign.

He concluded by saying that planting trees should be intentional and that every effort should be made to protect the trees and nurture them till maturity.

Report by Peter Tabiri, Bogoso.

The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC)-Atomic has dedicated its newly constructed mission house at Ashongman Estate in the Haatso Area of The Church of Pentecost. The manse has a master bedroom ensuite, four other guest rooms (all ensuite), a furnished kitchen, a study room, and a garage.

The dedication of the one-storey building which took place on Sunday, May 30, 2021, was officiated by the Haatso Area Head, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, assisted by the Resident Minister, Apostle Samuel Oboubi Gyau.

Speaking at the event, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe thanked the past resident ministers, the building committee, and the entire membership of the church for their enormous contribution towards the successful completion of the building.

The District Estate Committee Chairman, Elder Augustine Sarpong, indicated that the building was 95% complete with outstanding works being largely external and landscaping works.

“The building is a ‘green’ building because of its facilities because it is going to be powered by solar energy,” he said, adding, “The lighting and water systems are also going to rely mainly on power from the sun to function.”

Background

The project dates back to the creation of the district in October 2008. The district initially inherited the rented mission house of the erstwhile PIWC-Accra located in the Dansoman SSNIT Flats area. It became apparent that the distance did not enhance the effectiveness of the resident minister. Therefore, a private residence was rented at Kwabenya for the resident minister in 2009.

Efforts were made by some presbyters at the time such as the late Elder Arc. Kofi Amponsah, Elder Matthew Nkansah, Elder Dr. Francis Afflu, Deacon Kofi Owusu-Sekyere, and the late Arc. J. G. K. Abankwa to purchase a parcel of land close to the church auditorium complex to construct a permanent residence for the resident minister.

The construction of the five-bedroom mission house began in February 2018 following the sod-cutting ceremony on March 23, 2018, by the then acting Resident Minister, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Kwesi Anim, on behalf of the Area Head.

In his brief remarks, the Resident Minister, Apostle Obuobi Gyau, was full of appreciation to a member who paid for the construction of the entire roof structure and covering, and another one who also took up the payment for the kitchen cabinets and all the wardrobes. He was also grateful to all the members of the church for their immense support for the project.

Report by PIWC-Atomic Media Team.

The Twifo Bimpong Egya District in the Twifo Praso Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised a quiz for basic schools in the district. The event, which took place at the Central assembly auditorium on Friday, May 28, 2021, was spearheaded by the District Minister, Pastor Abraham Gyabaah.

The competition attracted officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) from the Twifo Atti Morkwa District as well as some members and officers of the church.

Pastor Gyabaah explained that the quiz, the first of its kind to be organised in the district, was in line with the Church’s vision of community transformation. It was also intended to motivate and encourage pupils to intensify their academic work, help bring out their potentials and raise the standard of education in the district.   

According to Pastor Gyabaah, the church was planning to make the competition an annual affair.

The schools that participated in the competition were Bimpongso D/A Basic, Bimpong Egya D/A Basic, Canaan D/A Basic, Manteykrom D/A Basic, Asamoakrom D/A Basic, Christ Foundation Preparatory, Divine Grace Preparatory, Taylorkrom D/A Basic, and Nkwankyemaso D/A Basic. Each school presented three contestants, and the questions were set on the four core subjects, namely Mathematics, English Language, Social Studies, and Integrated Science.

At the end of the competition, Asamoakrom D/A Basic School emerged winner with 64 points. The first and second runner-ups – Bimpong Egya D/A Basic and Canaan D/A Basic schools – obtained 61 and 57 points, respectively.

Prizes were given to all the competitors for taking part in the quiz. The first three schools received special awards whilst the first school was given a trophy in addition to its award.

The headteacher of the winning school also received an award for the outstanding performance of his school.

The Head of Inspectorate in charge of Twifo Atti Morkwa District Directorate of the Ghana Education Service, Mr. George Kofi Baidoo, on behalf of the District Director of Education, Mr. Anthony Takyi,  thanked The Church of Pentecost and the District Pastor for organising the quiz in a grand style. He eulogized Pastor Abraham Gyabaah for his vision to transform education in the district.

Also present at the programme were Hon. Augustine E. Quaicoe (Assembly Member for Bimpong Egya Electoral Area), Hon. Augustine Appiah (Assembly Member for Bimpongso/Nkwankyemaso Electoral Area), Mr. Daniel Agyapong Budu (Bimpong Egya Circuit Supervisor of Education), among others.

Report by Joseph Smiles Adu.

The Area Head of Cape Coast and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, has dedicated a four-bedroom Mission House with en-suite facilities for Frami District of the Cape Coast Area. 

He has also commissioned a borehole water facility, fully funded by the Cape Coast Area, for use by the people of the Frami community.

The dedication and commissioning of these projects took place on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Frami in the Twifo Hemang-Lower Denkyira District of the Central Region. The creation of the Frami District was approved during the General Council meetings in May 2019.

Speaking on the theme: “The Essence of Dedication,” Pastor Kwabena Opoku of Efutu District admonished the members to consecrate themselves for God’s use. According to him, dedicating one’s self to the Lord is a way of showing appreciation to Him. 

He further explained that dedication evokes the presence of God and, therefore, called on members to yearn to do the will of God as people dedicated to His service. 

He also charged members to dedicate themselves to preaching the gospel and soul-winning as part of their service to Him.

In his remarks, the Area Head praised the District Minister, Overseer Daniel Appiah, and the entire membership for their prudent use of resources in ensuring the successful completion of the Mission House. He also commended the district for extending the water facility at the mission house for use by the community. 

The edifice comprises four bedrooms, a living room, study room, three washrooms, a dining hall, kitchen, and a storeroom with a water facility.

The dedication ceremony was attended by the pastorate in the Cape Coast Area, traditional leaders of Frami and Abrafo Odumase communities, District Executive Committee members, and members of Frami District.

PENTECOST NEWS

The Ellobankata District Minister in Takoradi Area of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Ransford Kwaku Baah, and his wife Vivian have donated their personal Kia Spectra vehicle with registration number AW 5446-13 to the district. He has also promised to service the vehicle for the district for a year.

Pastor Baah presented the keys and documents of the vehicle to the Ellobankata District Secretary, Elder Gideon Yankey, at a brief ceremony at the Central church after a District Presbytery meeting held on May 29, 2021.

In an interview with PENTECOST NEWS, Pastor Baah said: “God laid it on our hearts to buy this vehicle for work of ministry in Ellobankata when we were trekking on foot and sometimes on the motorbike.

“After serving in the district for six (6) years, we believe that this car will be very useful to the new district minister who will be taking over from us. From the depth of our hearts, we donate this car to Ellobankata District,” he affirmed.

The District Transport Committee Chairman, Elder Anthony Agyemang, who was overwhelmed by the gesture, said it has brought great relief to the district since the district has no official vehicle.

The District Secretary expressed his heartfelt gratitude to God for the life of Pastor and Mrs. Baah and asked His favour and blessings upon their lives.

“Our Pastor and his wife have really surprised us. At their welcome service on August 23, 2015, they donated three motorbikes to the district to help presiding elders who commute from far distances to oversee local assemblies, and today they have donated their personal car to us,” he revealed.

Pastor Ransford Kwaku & Vivian Baah are due for transfer to the Aburi District in Koforidua Area.

Report by Pastor Ernest Perbi-Asare, Assakae District.

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Pentecost University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, has advised ministers to develop the right mindset to excel in their ministerial calling.

According to him, developing the right ministerial mindset starts with knowing the mind of God concerning every issue, adding that, “ministers who want to succeed in ministry, need to always act in accordance with the pattern of God.”

The VC was speaking at the community service of the School of Theology, Mission and Leadership of the University at Gomoa Fetteh on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He spoke on the theme, “The right ministerial mindset” with scripture reference from Philippians 2:5. 

Apostle Professor Agyapong-Kodua admonished ministers and ministers’ wives to continually lay themselves on the altar of God for Him to work on them. One way of doing this, he noted, is to consistently listen to sermons of senior ministers, saying: “A repeated message is better than a corrupted message.” 

The VC continued that the minister of God should do everything out of a pure heart and mind remembering that their lives are penetrated and saturated by the Holy Spirit. This, he averred, is only possible through a right relationship with the Holy Spirit.

He also stated that having the right ministerial mindset causes one to pray and believe in the supernatural intervention of God. He emphasised that “The one who has called us is faithful and values the work more than any other and so ministers should always commit their visions into God’s hands in prayer for God to take charge.”

Apostle Professor Agyapong-Koduah cautioned ministers to be sensitive to the feelings of members so that they do not hurt people, especially during their “growth and developmental periods.”

He cautioned that, unlike worldly leadership, the Christian leader does not lead through manipulation to gain influence, rather leadership influence is gained through his or her spiritual abilities.

The wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Mrs. Vida Agyapong-Kodua, on her part, advised the ministers’ wives to be supportive of their spouses in ministry, to render their services faithfully and gracefully, and to offer their giftings for the growth of the church. She also encouraged ministers to make their wives happy so that they enjoy fruitful and peaceful ministries. 

In attendance at the event were Apostle Daniel and Mrs. Esther Nii-Teiko Tackie (the Chaplain and his wife), Pastor Fred Amoakohene Sarpong, and some faculty members.

Also present were the wives of ministerial students who joined their husbands for the regular Pastoralia course. The course is facilitated by the Teshie Nungua Area Head, Apostle Dr. Alfred Koduah, and the Teshie Nungua Area Secretary, Pastor Ebenezer Korankye Agyapong, who doubles as the Resident Minister for PIWC-Graceland. 

Report by Eric Akude