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DR Congo Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call On Chairman of The Church of Pentecost

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Her Excellency, Marie-Jeane Wayikani Ukurango, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Ghana, today, paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost (CoP), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, in his office at the church’s General Headquarters in Accra, Ghana.

Speaking through an interpreter, Madam Ukurango, who is a Deaconess of the Church, said the visit was to formally introduce herself to her ‘fathers’ (the leadership of the Church) and to see the Headquarters from where the Church operates in over 100 nations globally.

She commended the Church for the tremendous role it is playing in the national development of DRC. She spoke highly of the National Head of CoP-DRC, Apostle Semenya Dogbe, under whose tenure, CoP-DRC is chalking many successes such as breaking new grounds in war zones and winning more souls for Christ. 

She also noted that through the grace of God and the instrumentality of the National Head, the church building project is progressing steadily. She, therefore, took the opportunity to invite Apostle Eric Nyamekye to the dedication ceremony of the building after its completion.  

Commenting on the bilateral relations between Ghana and the DRC, the Ambassador said that both countries have always shared deep ties and must continue to work together for the prosperity of both nations and the continent. 

The Chairman, on his part, expressed his delight at the visit. He was particularly impressed by Deaconess Ukurango’s unyielding commitment to the things of God and The Church of Pentecost despite her busy schedules as a diplomat.

He was also happy to hear about the growth of the Church in DRC and said that The Church of Pentecost, through its Missions Office, would continue to support the advancement of the Kingdom work in the Central African country.

“We are also aware of the [political unrest and tensions] in the country and will continue to intercede for the country in prayer,” he added.

Apostle Nyamekye also commended the Congolese Ambassador for upholding Kingdom values and principles in her political life and called on other members of the Church in the political space to strive to do the same.

He wished her well in her endeavours as an envoy in Ghana and revealed that plans are on course to establish a formidable French church for francophone nationals like her residing in the country. 

Apostle Nyamekye also assured her that the leadership of the Church would reciprocate her gesture and also pay a visit to her office to pray with her.

The General Secretary, Apostle ANY Kumi-Larbi, who was among the church delegation to receive the Ambassador, thanked her for the august visit and the glowing testimony given about the Church and the National Head in the DRC.

The Chairman also introduced the new International Missions Director of the Church, Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, to the Ambassador, after which a prayer was said for her.

Her Excellency Marie-Jeane Wayikani Ukurango was accompanied on the visit by Elder Jonas Kabore of PIWC-French.

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Offinso Area Youth Ministry Organises Seminar For SHS Leavers

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The Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in Offinso Area has organised a day’s seminar for young people who sat for the 2021 West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASCE).

During this seminar, the Area Youth leadership unveiled plans to keep the Senior High School (SHS) leavers engaged as they wait for the outcome of the examination.

Delivering the keynote address, the Area Youth Leader, Pastor Joseph Owusu-Boateng, congratulated the SHS leavers on their successful completion of the academic programme.

Using Ecclesiastes 3: 1-9 as anchor text, he stated that change and transition are constant factors in life that present opportunities and challenges to everyone. He identified change in association, different spiritual environments, exposure to a wide range of lifestyle choices, and significant change in roles as possible challenges they would face while waiting for their results.

He added that if this transition is not managed well, one may experience identity crises, loss of drive for future academic pursuits, anxiety and pressure to conform to worldly influence.  To avert these pitfalls, he encouraged the SHS leavers to remain in Christ, partake in activities of the local church and set boundaries for themselves while they wait for their results.

The District Minister of Offinso Newtown District, Pastor Ernest Agyei, on his part, encouraged the school leavers to sink deep roots in their spiritual life by using this season to engage in spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading and meditation, fasting and prayer, and solitude.

A third-year student of the University of Cape Coast, Dennis Appiah Akenten, shared personal experience of how he managed this season. He advised the SHS leavers to avail themselves to carry out voluntary services such as teaching in basic schools, organising reading clinics, and taking leadership positions in the local church where necessary.

In his closing remarks, the Area Youth Secretary, Elder Gideon Appiagyei, unveiled the ministry’s programme for the school leavers. These include mentorship, learning basic computing skills, beading, bi-monthly prayer and counselling meetings, and excursions.

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312 Members In Makayili District Receives Free Medical Care

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About 312 members of the Makayili District in the Yendi Area of The Church of Pentecost have received free medical care at the climax of the 3rd District Week celebration.

As part of the week’s activities, the District Minister, Overseer Jeremiah Boffour, and his wife, in collaboration with the Makayili Health Centre, organised free medical care for the members. The members were screened on Hepatitis B and vaccination, Malaria testing and treatment. They also checked their blood pressure and blood glucose levels as well as physical examination.

The beneficiary members were attended to at the Outpatients Department (OPD), Antenatal Clinic (ANC), and Child Welfare Clinic CWC).

The exercise, which took place at the Makayili Central assembly of the church, had 17 nurses including a Physician Assistant and two Nursing Officers drawn from the Makayili, Lepusi and Nakpa Health Centres.

Prior to the exercise, the Physician Assistant for Makayili Health Centre, Mr. Anthony Akumasi, and the Nursing Officer in-charge of Lepusi Health Centre, Mr. Ndonbi Tadigna Npuagyen Senior, delivered a health talk on the causes and prevention of Hepatitis B, which is a predominant disease in the Nanumba North Municipality. The members had the opportunity to ask questions for clarification.

Report by Overseer Jeremiah Boffour.

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‘Pastor Jonathan Kofie Sick Bay’ Commissioned

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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, commissioned and dedicated a sickbay constructed by the Pentecost International Worship Centre, Odorkor (PIWC-Odorkor) at the Church’s premises.

The facility, described as a first of its kind in The Church of Pentecost, is one of the three legacy projects undertaken by the Church as part of its week-long 10th-anniversary celebration.

The facility, which comprises a consulting area, nurses’ station, and a dispensary, has been named the ‘Pastor Jonathan Kofie Sick Bay’ in honour and memory of the late former Resident Minister of the Church.

Commissioning the facility, Apostle Kumi-Larbi commended the leadership of the Church for the project and encouraged other churches to emulate the laudable initiative. He said that the facility would provide medical care for members and also serve as a place where first aid could be administered before an ailing person is taken to the hospital.

The wife of the late minister, Mrs. Regina Kofie, who was also present to witness the ceremony, expressed gratitude to God and the Church for making the project a reality. She also thanked the leadership of The Church of Pentecost for the tremendous support her family has received since the demise of her husband.

Speaking on the topic: “Building Glorious Gates for a Glorious Church” during the Sunday Service before the commissioning, the General Secretary stressed on the need for Christians to examine their lives and repair any ‘broken gate’ that would oppose the collective goal of building a glorious church.

Using Nehemiah 3:1-32 and Nehemiah 12:39 as scripture references, Apostle Kumi-Larbi explained that when the time came for the Israelites to return to Jerusalem after years in exile in Babylon, they came in three batches. The first batch was led by Zerubbabel, who helped to build the temple of God. The second was led by Ezra, who restored the worship of the Lord, whilst the final batch was led by Nehemiah, who saw to the rebuilding of the 12 gates of Jerusalem.

He, therefore, inferred that in building a glorious church, Christians must first understand that their bodies are temples of the Most High God and refrain from ungodly acts that do not bring glory to Him. He further noted that, just like Ezra, Christians must also restore their worship life by ensuring that the relationship between them and God remains cordial at all times.

Dwelling more on the rebuilding of the 12 gates, the General Secretary said that broken gates expose an individual to the attacks of invaders (the devil and his cohorts). For this reason, every Christian must be conscious about repairing any ‘gate’ in their life.

He further noted that Nehemiah was able to mobilise his comrades towards a common goal, and together, they were able to construct all the 12 gates in a record time of 52 days. This, according to him, was because everyone was involved in the work.

“To build a glorious church and be able to accomplish what God has planned for us, there must first be the mobilisation of the people, then ensure that everyone understands and catches the vision, and also, we must all be prepared to put our hands to the wheel,” he charged.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi noted that the first gate to be repaired by the Israelites was the Sheep Gate. He explained that it represents the altar of sacrifice, stressing that, the Christian journey is a life of sacrifice. “The Church we see today is a result of the sacrifices made by our forebears. On the other hand, the sacrifices we are making today would be assessed by future generations,” he noted. He, therefore, urged believers to first offer themselves as ‘living sacrifices’ to the Lord and be willing to offer their resources (time, money, skills etc.) in advancing the Kingdom business.

The next gate to be fixed was the Fish Gate, which, he said, represents evangelism (soul winning). He said that the evangelistic aspect of the church is needful because God has called believers to make them “fishers of men.”

Expounding on the old gate, also known as the Jeshanah Gate, which was the third to be repaired, Apostle Kumi-Larbi said that Christians must hold on to the sound biblical doctrines that the forebears have bequeathed to the church and not allow themselves to be swayed by false doctrines.

According to the General Secretary, the Valley Gate, which represents suffering and humility, also signifies that the Christian life comes with suffering. In view of this, Christians must be prepared to suffer for the sake of the gospel and also humble themselves to serve each other.

The Dung Gate, on the other hand, represents sin and self-cleansing. This, he explained, stresses the need for Christians to do away with sin, and strive to work on their weaknesses.

Apostle Kumi-Larbi also noted that the Fountain and East Gates represent the Holy Spirit and the second coming of Christ, respectively. Explaining further, he said that Christians must rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance in all their endeavours and must also be mindful that the ultimate goal of the Christian life is to make it to heaven.

The historic service, which climaxed the 10th-anniversary celebration of PIWC-Odorkor, was attended by Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe, who represented the Odorkor Area Head, Pastor Felix Okyere Anti (Resident Minister, PIWC-Odorkor), Mrs. Roberta Aseyoro (Wife of the Odorkor Area Head) and Mrs. Gifty Anti (Wife of the Resident Minister)

The service also had some past members of PIWC-Odorkor present, including the Director for the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), Elder Richard Amaning.

The weeklong anniversary celebration, which featured a Prayer Marathon, Music and Drama Night and a Time with Uncle Ebo Whyte, was under the theme: “Building Glorious Gates” (Nehemiah 3:1-32).

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Teshie-Nungua Women’s Ministry Organises Girl-Child Sensitisation Outreach

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As part of activities to mark the 2021 International Girl Child Day, the Teshie Nungua Area (TNA) Women’s Ministry undertook a sensitisation outreach at the Teshie-Gonno Cluster of Schools. 

The Teshie Lekma 4 Primary and Kindergarten pupils were on the afternoon shift when the Area Women’s Leader, Deaconess Sophia Nana Arthur, and her team visited the school. The delegation also included Deaconess Harriet Owusu Agbenya (Assistant Area Ministry Leader) and some district leaders from the Area. 

In line with the theme for this year’s celebrations, the Area Women’s Leader sensitised the girls on menstruation and the benefits of menstrual hygiene. 

She mentioned that menstruation is unique to females, and access to the proper knowledge on the use and disposal of sanitary pads was necessary for the girl-child. 

Deaconess Arthur also stressed the importance of digital literacy and the safe and effective use of digital technologies. “Digital literacy is not taking selfies and updating WhatsApp statuses but understanding the ubiquitous technologies available to us and using them appropriately,” she said.

The ministry also donated exercise books, pencils, erasers, reading books, liquid soaps, sanitary pads, and food items to the pupils. 

The headmistress of the school, Mrs Ernestina Markine, received the items on behalf of the pupils. Together with some teachers at the school, they expressed gratitude to the church for the kind gesture. 

Mrs Markine shared some of the challenges school authorities had to deal with due to parental neglect, for which reasons she considered the items timely and necessary to meet the needs of the 21st-century girl-child.

In all, about 200 pupils from classes 1 to 6 participated in the event.

The United Nations has declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child. The day is observed to create awareness on the importance of adolescent girls and attempts made by society to empower and identify their potentials by providing opportunities for them.

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La Area Unveils ‘Nation Possessors’

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The La Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, launched the “Nation Possessors” group at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Memorial Temple, in Accra New Town.

Speaking at the event, Apostle Amaniampong said that the church seeks to raise missionaries in their numbers to hit the ground running with the vision and mission of Possessing the Nations. He, therefore, indicated that the launch of the Nation Possessors in the Area is to gather momentum to win more people for Christ.

He quoted Acts 13:36 and said that the church must work hard to ensure that there is always a generation to continue the work of God. “The ‘Nation Possessors’ the church seeks to raise, shall be trained to properly understand the vision, own it and through fasting, prayer, and intentional mentoring be released to run with the agenda by influencing every aspect of the world they find themselves,” he stated.

The Nation Possessors, an initiative of the Home and Urban Missions (HUM), is expected to zealously whip up morale among the church populace to passionately run with the vision of the church.

The team inaugurated by the Area Head to run the group in the Area consist of Pastor John Addo Brown (Coordinator), Elder Courage Bedzo (Leader), Elder Emmanuel Abrokwah, Elder Emmanuel Asante Gyansih, Elder Sampson Badzie and Deaconess Emma Afelete.

Report by Daniel Tetteh, La Area Reporter.

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PENSA Ghana Holds Leaders’ Retreat

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Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) Ghana has organised a 3-day retreat for more than 700 PENSA leaders of various educational institutions in Ghana.

The retreat, which took place from 24th to 26th September 2021 at Atonsu Worship Centre in Kumasi, was under the theme: “Wisdom to lead, Treasures of old to tap, Nations to possess.”

Among the speakers were the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye; the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi; former Chairman of the church, Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy and Youth Ministry Patron, Apostle Samuel Osei Asante.

Others were the Youth Ministry Director, Pastor Ebenezer Hagan; Deaconess Faustina France and Deaconess Eunice Johnson.

The speakers shared powerful messages on the theme of the conference. The participants were groomed on how to be effective leaders in their various capacities.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, in his presentation, charged PENSA leaders to make the organisation home to all groups of people on campus. He urged them to be soul-winners and create a conducive church atmosphere for people from all walks of life by being contemporary in their way of worship as the campus is filled with youth who are inclined to the changing sceneries of the world.

The former Chairman, Apostle Dr. Ntumy, on his part, spoke on ways to obtain wisdom. He stated that the fear of God – reading and studying the word of God, praying continuously, staying at the feet of Jesus, and walking with the wise – were sure ways of obtaining wisdom.

The second day of the retreat was climaxed with an intensive prayer time where the power of the Holy Ghost was manifested. There were prophecies, visions, and various giftings of the Holy Spirit.

The retreat ended with a word ministration by the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, who spoke on the tenets of the church.

All Travelling Secretaries and Campus Pastors and their wives were present as well as some pastors and officers in Kumasi.

The PENSA leaders were equipped and fortified and unleashed to their various campuses to take and possess them for Christ.

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Pentecost University Matriculates 126 Ministerial Students

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The School of Theology, Missions and Leadership (STML) of the Pentecost University has held its 13th Matriculation ceremony which ushered in 126 ministerial students into the University for their 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology. The event was graced by many dignitaries from the church and academia.

Speaking at the ceremony on behalf of the Chancellor of the University and Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Kaneshie Area Head of the church, Apostle Michael Etrue, congratulated the students for what he described as a “glorious call” to serve the Lord.

He encouraged the students to prepare to go the extra mile and work with all integrity to the glory of God. “Ministry is not a joke, so please do not take ministry for granted,” he said.

Speaking on the topic, “Knowing our individual assignment; standing on the Holy Ground” using Moses as a case study, Apostle Etrue said when God met Moses in the wilderness, He told him to remove his sandals for where he was standing was holy ground. This, he said, signifies that when one meets God he takes off his old nature and lives a new life that suits the holiness of God. It also means a total surrender unto God to commence a new life, he stressed.

The Kaneshie Area Head admonished the students to surrender their all unto God for Him to work through them mightily as He did to Moses.

He urged the students to have a heart of a good leader. He said Moses was a shepherd-leader, which means he was selfless, patient, calm, and served his people with love. “As a leader, Moses did not create wealth for himself at the expense of his people,” he said.

He added: “Ministry is not for the creation of wealth, but God has called us to succeed in His purpose for us. God is looking for humble, diligent, and honest people to call into the ministry. So, you must not disappoint Him.”

On his part, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, challenged the ministerial students to engage in vigorous studies and prayers.

Prof. Agyapong-Kodua assured the students that they have not joined a mere university, but a university that has set itself up to be unique among all institutions. “We observed a spiritual gap in modern education and an intellectual gap in present-day spirituality. This observation is the pivot of our University A+ agenda,” he stated.

According to him, the agenda of the university is to ensure that every minister trained at the university will become a truly spiritual, intellectually outstanding and a recognised problem solver; ministers replicating Christ in his full-time ministry.

The Vice-Chancellor encouraged the students to learn from the attitude of the four Hebrews who found themselves in Babylon – they studied and gained knowledge to transform the King and governance. He also revealed that those four young men also succeeded because of their spirituality – reverence towards God and their serious attitudes towards learning. “They took their relationship with God seriously and did not joke with their studies. Their results were ten times better” he revealed.

He, therefore, advised the students to take learning seriously and at the same time have an intimate relationship with God.

Report by Alex Nana Owusu Nkrumah.

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Dunkwa Area Organises 3-Day Retreat For Church Leaders

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The Dunkwa Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of Apostle Jones Awuah Afrifa, has organised a three-day retreat for ministers and their wives, as well as officers in the Area. 

The well-attended event was under the theme: “A Glorious Church Leader: Are You Revived to Possess the Nations?”

The event, which took place from October 12-15, 2021 at the zonal level aims to renew the spiritual strength of the church leaders in the Area and also to whip up their passion towards the work of God.

Preaching on the topic: “Beware of Shishak as we possess the nations,” Apostle Afrifa admonished ministers and their wives to do their best to maintain the glory of the Lord in the Church.

According to him, when the reign of Rehoboam was established, he abandoned the law of the Lord in his fifth year, adding that, because he was unfaithful to the Lord, Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem and took away all the treasures of the house of God.  He said King Rehoboam replaced these treasures of gold that were in the house of the Lord with bronze and committed them into the hands of the officers of the guard, who kept the door of the king’s house.  

He explained that Rehoboam started well as a good and faithful king who sought the face of the Lord but later became unfaithful and complacent and turned from the Lord. 

Apostle Afrifa, quoting from 2 Chronicles 12:1-4 and 1 Kings 14:25, advised pastors not to turn away from God but stay connected to Him and be obedient to His word.

“Most ministers start well but relax later on and become complacent and unfaithful as they journey in ministry,” he said while advising them to maintain a pure life and heart before God and seek Him wholeheartedly. 

“Rehoboams’ unfaithfulness opened the door for Shishak to come for the gold in the temple. Gold represents glory and honour and must not be replaced with bronze,” he said.

He advised Christian leaders to beware of things that take away the glory of God in the Church, since they are the gatekeepers that God has placed in His Church to guard the gate and maintain the glory of the Church. 

He cautioned church leaders against power struggle, sin, and idolatry and advised them to be united in the work of the Lord.

Apostle Afrifa pointed out that Shishak is not just a name of a person, but represents any character, policy, laws, and government that will take away the glory of God in the Church and cautioned Church leaders to be on high alert against the glorification of immorality, deviant and fake lifestyles, LGBTQI+, and the notion that the current generation lives in the post-Christian era.

Apostle Afrifa charged church leaders to fast and pray, preach the tenets and doctrines of the Church so that the members will be grounded in Christ. He also admonished the officers to remain in the four square gospel and hold fast to the core values of the Church, while dwelling on the Holy Spirit and staying in Pentecostal worship.  The session ended with intercessory prayer for the church and the nation.

Report by Pastor Twene Adane Justice, Dunkwa Atechem District.

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GMB’s Sarfoa Pays Courtesy Call On The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost

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The winner of the 2021 edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) pageant, Benedicta Sarfoa Asamoah, today, paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, at the Church’s General Headquarters in Accra.

According to the newly crowned queen, the visit was to thank God for the great victory chalked and express her heartfelt gratitude to the leadership and the entire church membership for the tremendous support she received before and during the 14-week period of the competition.

Sarfoa, as she is widely known, was in the company of her parents, Apostle Victor Asamoah, the Afram Plains Area Head of the church, and his wife, Rebecca. 

Addressing the Chairman, Sarfoa said, among other things, she owed her victory to the training, teachings and doctrines that were imbibed in her as a member of the Church. This, she said, helped her to hold on to her Christian values throughout the competition. 

She explained that, as a church member, she desired to contribute her quota to the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda of the Church (Vision 2023) and, for this reason, she always prayed to God for the opportunity to do so. She later identified the beauty pageant as an area of interest and consulted her parents and church leaders to counsel her on its propriety for Christians. 

“After making the needed background checks, we realised that GMB was different because, unlike the others, it aimed at promoting Ghanaian cultures and values,” she said.

Sarfoa further stated that her decision to embark on the prisons project, which she describes as scripturally based (Hebrews 13:3), was also fueled by her desire to contribute to the five-year vision of the church (Vision 2023). She is, therefore, looking to collaborate with the Church in the quest to promote the welfare of prisoners and the less marginalised in society.

In response, the Chairman congratulated the GMB queen on her great win and for making The Church of Pentecost proud. He revealed that he was keenly interested in the competition because of Sarfoa and was rooting for her to emerge victorious. He was, therefore, grateful to God for her victory.

Apostle Nyamekye advised her to use her capacity to effect the needed changes in her sphere to change the face of pageantry in the country by promoting the cultural values and beauty of the Ghanaian people, and not for advertising nudity and other unchristian virtues like other beauty contests.

“The purpose of the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda is to change spheres. So, we want to enter every sphere and effect change. We pray that you become an inspiration to many people, especially those in The Church of Pentecost; as young people who are poised to possess the nations,” he said.

Apostle Nyamekye also commended Sarfoa for nursing the desire to be part of the church’s agenda, which, according to him, has led to the Lord granting her this space (capacity) to contribute to the vision. 

“It is my prayer that this spirit would catch up with every youth of the Church so that everyone would understand that the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda is what happens outside the Church, so we need to get involved in every sphere of society and change the place,” he added.

The Chairman lauded her management team and all the people who contributed in diverse ways towards the victory. He also commended TV3 for organising the programme and encouraged the media station to champion more of such educative programmes.

Touching on the prisons project of the Church, Apostle Nyamekye said that he was happy that she has decided to come on board and for throwing more light on the project to the audiences of the show.

“Through your education, a lot of people who did not understand why the Church should undertake the prisons project have now come to understand it. Because of you, more young people now appreciate the project, and we want to thank you for that. You are a great ambassador of The Church of Pentecost,” he said.

The Afram Plains Area Head, in turn, revealed that when his daughter first told him about her desire to participate in the competition, he was a bit disturbed because he did not know whether it would be appropriate for a Christian to participate in such a contest. But after consulting, the Chairman, Apostle Nyamekye, consented, saying that, “it was in line with the Church’s vision.”

Apostle Asamoah was, therefore, grateful to the Chairman for giving his daughter the blessing to participate in the competition and supporting her to win the ultimate, adding: ‘A glorious church knows no defeat.’

The proud father was also grateful to the Youth Director, Pastor Ebenezer Hagan, Apostle Prof. Peter Ohene Kyei (Rtd.) and his wife, Dr. Abigail Kyei, as well as Mrs. Christiana Asiedu and her husband, Elder Victor Asiedu, for the timely support, counsel, and encouragement.

The brief meeting had in attendance the General Secretary (GS), Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, the International Missions Director (IMD), Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, and the Evangelism Ministry Director, Apostle Dr. Amos Jimmy Markins.

Others present were some members of Headquarters Management, including Pastors Benedict Eghan (Personal Assistant to the Chairman), Felix Okyere Anti (Admin. Secretary to the GS), Frank Amoah (Admin. Secretary to the GS), Dr. Felix Dela Klutse (Media Ministry Pastor) and Pastor Kwasi Asante Annor (General Manager, Pent TV).

Benedicta Sarfoa Asamoah fellowships with the Pentecost International Worship Centre, Atomic (PIWC-Atomic) in the Haatso Area of the Church. 

Sarfoa, who represented the Ashanti Region in this year’s GMB, beat competition from 15 others to win the ultimate prize package comprising the queen’s crown, GH¢10,000 cash and a brand new 4X4 car from MG Auto Ghana Limited.

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