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The Akuse District Central Assembly auditorium of The Church of Pentecost in the Agormanya Area Head has been dedicated to the glory of God.

The Agormanya Area Head, Apostle James Gabriel Quardson, dedicated the edifice on December 20, 2020, assisted by the Akuse District Minister, Pastor Jacob Kwarkyi Frimpong.

Speaking at the service on the topic, “The Second Coming of Jesus Christ – The Hope of the Church” taken from John 14:1-2 and Acts 1:11, the Akrade District Minister, Pastor Joseph K. Tawiah, admonished believers to live well for Jesus Christ since he will be coming soon.

He stated that while waiting for the second coming of Christ, believers need to rely fully on the Holy Spirit, be watchful and vigilant so as not to be blown and tossed by false doctrines, and involve themselves in all activities of the church.

Pastor Tawiah entreated the members to use the church building as a place for prayer and teaching of the unadulterated word of God.

In a short remark, Apostle Quardson reminded the congregation to continue to proclaim the good news about the second coming of Jesus Christ. He further admonished them to live a godly life that will bring glory to God.

The Akuse Central Assembly was established in 1965 through the determination of some members who were then working at Akuse. The Assembly’s first place of worship was the old Slaughter House. The Assembly later acquired a plot of land in 1992 on which the church building is currently situated. 

The sod-cutting ceremony took place on July 1, 1992, by Pastor B. B. Baiden, then of Agormanya District, on behalf of the Regional Head of the then Eastern Region ‘A’, Prophet Anum. The foundation stone of the building was laid by Apostle S. R. Odoom in 2009, assisted by the then District Minister, Pastor Evans Nketsia Egyir. Subsequent district ministers tirelessly continued the project to date.

The project was funded by Headquarters grant of GH¢122,971.15, AIDF – GH¢47,500.00, District Support of GH¢ 10,028.00, and Local support of GH¢102,000.00.

In attendance at the event were the Area ministers and their wives, past ministers of the district, the Chief of Natriku, Nene Amoaku IV, and a representative of the Paramount Chief of Osudoku, Nene Aklebeto I.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Team.

The Church of Pentecost on January 1, 2021, launched a year-round fasting and prayer marathon, starting from the Kaneshie Area of the church.

The initiative, a brainchild of the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and the Executive Council, is aimed at sparking a global revival and divine restoration.

All districts of the church nationwide are to observe it at scheduled dates with all-day prayer and fasting for the church and the nation at large.

At the launch of the exercise on New Year Day, four districts in the Kaneshie Area namely, Adwen-Bu, Chantan, Darkuman, and Darkuman Nyamekye initiated the prayer marathon.

It was followed on January 2 by the Mataheko, North Kaneshie, Nii Okaiman, and Kwashieman districts, with other districts taking their turns in the successive days.

The Area Head of Kaneshie, Apostle Mike Kwame Etrue, who is also a Member of the Executive Council, visited all the districts to participate in the exercise.

The prayer topics include intercession for the Executive Council and the vision for the church, Holy Spirit to work beyond the church, Global Evangelization, Church Finance and Missions, the health of the ministers of the church and their families, and revival in the Church.

Others are a prayer for the welfare of the members of the church, Lay Leaders, COVID-19 pandemic, the President of the Republic and his Cabinet, the nation, and the swearing-in of the President and aftermath.

Report by Solomon Boadi.

A schedule for the daily Global Fasting and Prayer exercise has been generated by The Church of Pentecost to ensure an effective exercise and the maximum participation of members at the various levels.

The initiative is part of efforts by the Church to cause a great demonstration of the power of the Almighty God across the globe following the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020.

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A schedule for the daily Global Fasting and Prayer exercise has been generated and circulated by The Church of Pentecost on the various Social Media platforms to ensure an effective exercise and the maximum participation of members at the various levels.

The initiative is part of efforts by the Church to cause a great demonstration of the power of the Almighty God across the globe following the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020.

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Twelve staff of The Church of Pentecost Headquarters have retired from active service this year. They were honoured during a retirement and awards ceremony organised at the Sophia McKeown Temple (SMT) at La, Accra on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

The 12 include Mrs. Rebecca Kissiedu (37 years), Mrs. Selina Osei-Owusu (35 years), Mr. Arnold Henox Doh (31 years), Mr. Emmanuel Attah Parker (25 years), and Mr. Isaac Owusu Yeboah (22 years).

Others were Mr. John Anderson (Transport Department),  Mr. Samuel Baffour Awuah (Asokwa Area Cine Van Operator), Mr. Edward Atakorah (Techiman Area) and Mr. Thomas Oppong-Nyame (Senior Accounts Officer). Three other staff (all drivers) retired on health grounds.

Addressing the staff, the Chairman of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, congratulated the retiring staff for their invaluable services to God and the church.

“To our gallant soldiers who retired today, congratulations once again, and may the Lord bless you for your meritorious service, rendered to God and His church. Continue to shine and reflect the beauty of Christ in all your endeavours as you take a bow from active service,” he stated.

Delivering a sermon on the topic, “Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant,” based on Matthew 25:14-21, the Achimota Area Head, Apostle David Tettey Tekper, indicated that “God created us and has given us varying gifts. He, therefore, expects our service in return.”

He explained that every human being owes their existence to God, and all must give account for whatever they do with their lives, saying, “As believers, who have been bought and redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, we must avail ourselves and serve Christ faithfully; and whatever we do must be for His glory and pleasure.”

Also reading from Ephesians 1:12-13, Apostle Tekper stated: “We have to walk in the consciousness of this knowledge that we are not of our own; we owe our existence to God. Therefore, everything we do must be pleasing to Him.”

He added: “Let us serve God faithfully and satisfactorily, because not only is it our duty but if we serve faithfully, God will remain faithful; He will reward every service that we have rendered for His glory.”

The 12 retiring staff were given citations in appreciation of their years of selfless and meritorious service to the Church.

Present at the event were the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi; the International Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo; Prophet David Kankam Beditor (Executive Council Member), Apostle Lawrence Otu Nyarko (Finance and Administration Director), Apostle Samuel Gakpetor (Anyaa-Ablekuma Area Head), Rev. Prof. Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua (Vice Chancellor of the Pentecost University), Ministry Directors, ministers and staff of the Head Office, friends and family members of the retiring staff, among others.

PENTECOST NEWS.

The Mamponteng District of The Church of Pentecost in the New Tafo Area has organised a carols night service.

The event, which took place on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the Central Auditorium, was to thank God for His protection throughout the year.

The programme, which was the district’s maiden edition, was heavily patronized by the youth in the district and sister churches in the area. It was chaired by the District Minister, Pastor Jerry Kusi Acquah.

It helped to identify and unearth the talents of the youth through song ministrations, playing of the violin and saxophone, melodrama, Bible reading, and poetry recitals.

According to Pastor Acquah, “the event provided a platform for the members to thank God for their lives and to worship Him through diverse means. The occasion also provided the opportunity to unearth talents among the youth in the church.”

He advised that the birth of Christ should not be a period of lavish living, but a period for reflection on the kindness of God that led Him to spare the world of condemnation through the sacrifice of His Son. “Let’s spend the season with this mindset and try as much as possible to lead others to Christ,” he pointed out.

He added: “2020 has been a year of adversity in Ghana and the world at large. However, God’s grace has sustained us to this day. Many predicted our collective demise, but God has kept us alive and refuted their predictions, for which we are grateful and want to honour and praise His name.”

He revealed the 2020 Christmas Convention theme for the New Tafo Area as “For unto us a Child is Born, Unto us, a Son is Given.”

He stressed that “Jesus was born for us and whoever seeks him will have life. Let’s not spend this season eating and drinking. However, we must ponder on the goodness of God. Let’s celebrate this Christmas in peace and always have the interest of others also at heart.”

One of the organisers of the programme, Samuel Anyan,  stated: “Majority of the youth take joy outside the church which does not help to identify their position in Christ. Therefore, the church needed to play a role in helping them remember the reason for the season.”

The members expressed great delight in the event and thanked the leadership of the church for organising the programme.

There were ministrations from the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Mamponteng and the Voice of Pentecost in the Kwadaso District.

Report by Owusu Dennis.