Elder Denteh & Wife's Marriage Blessed On Retirement Day web

Elder Denteh & Wife’s Marriage Blessed On Retirement Day

Seventy-five-year-old Elder Christopher Owusu Denteh and his wife, Madam Comfort Agyeiwaa, had their marriage blessed during the retirement service held in his honour by the Akontombra Nkwanta District of The Church of Pentecost.

Elder Owusu Denteh, touted as one of the greatest assets to the district, faithfully served the Lord and the church as an officer for 33 years.

The retirement service, officiated by the Dadieso District Minister, Pastor Louis Marthin Gaisie, took place on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

The event also served as a unique opportunity for the couple of 44 years to renew their marriage vows and have their marriage blessed.

Present at the event were Pastor Andrews Owusu (Downtown Ofaakor District Minister) and his wife, Mrs. Faustina Owusu, Pastor Yaw Adusei (Jema District Minister), and Overseer Enoch Tetteh (Akontombra Nkwanta District Minister) and his wife, Mrs. Rejoice Tetteh.

Pastor Andrews Owusu, who os the pioneer minister of the Akontombra Nkwanta District, delivered the sermon at the event on the topic: “Well Done,” with supportive scriptures from Matthew 25: 14-23 and Proverbs 18:22.

In his sermon, he emphasised that the journey to earning the commendation “well done” is not automatic, but a result of hard and profitable works.

“The reasons for the ‘well done’ are centered on the fact that Elder Christopher and Mrs. Comfort Owusu Denteh have kept their sincere faith in the Lord till now; they have also treasured themselves as suitable partners, their faithful services, and their great sacrifices in diverse means to ensure the progress of God’s Church,” he said.

During the service, Pastor Gaisie led the congregation to pray for the retiring officer and subsequently blessed their marriage.

Among those present at the glorious service were Apostle Osei Owusu (Goaso Area Head, Assemblies of God Church), Pastor Robert Mensah (Akontombra Nkwanta Continuation Church), the Chief and elders of Akontombra Nkwanta, relatives of the couple, as well as officers and members.

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Allow God's Word To Grow In You web

Allow God’s Word To Grow In You – Apostle Ebenezer Hagan Charges Youth

The Youth Ministry Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Ebenezer Hagan, has charged young people to make a conscious effort to study the Word of God and keep it in their hearts.

Apostle Hagan made this statement on Saturday, December 2, 2023, when he addressed quiz contestants, supporters, and youth workers during the grand finale of this year’s National Youth Quiz Competition (NYQC) at PIWC-Asokwa.

In a brief exhortation, the Youth Director emphasised the need for young people to always feed on the Word of God for greater exploits.

He explained that the rationale behind the quiz competition is to help young people get closer to their Bibles.

“It’s likely that you may have read over a passage of scripture several times. That’s why we begin the competition at the local level to encourage many young people to begin reading the books we publish each year. For me, the joy I have is that, to be at this level means one may have read a passage of scripture as many times as one deems necessary, and that’s how God’s word gets to us,” he remarked.

Directing his attention to the contestants drawn from 16 areas of the Church, Apostle Hagan shared his experiences while serving as an Area Youth Leader in Tamale and as a District Pastor in Nyankpala years ago.

He revealed that preparing his candidates for the quiz at that time allowed him to read and meditate on some of Paul’s letters, particularly the one he wrote to the Philippians since that was what his candidates were studying at that time.

He reminisced on how Apostle Paul’s view on the fact that the gospel being preached out of goodwill as well as for selfish interest in some for the sake of their stomachs was a joy to him and ushered him into a broader sense of understanding God’s word.

“Though his joy was that the gospel was being preached, juxtaposing it to the life and ministry of his son Timothy brought greater joy to him, and this is seen in how Apostle Paul commended Timothy’s resolute to preach the gospel out of goodwill,” he said.

He further stated that: “Timothy had proved himself to Apostle Paul as a son who stayed true to the faith. As a son serves a Father, so has Timothy been with him, having the interest of Christ at heart.”

“This portion of scripture he stumbled on while training his candidates for the quiz has made inroads into my life and ministry and most of my sermons too,” he explained.

Apostle Hagan opined that the journey of competing in the quiz ensures that the word of God sticks in the individual for the rest of their lives, adding that: “With the word of God in you, it activates your ability to hear God when He speaks to you and through you. Sometimes, the Holy Spirit speaks to us through scriptures. At times, the scriptures will play through your mind, and the Spirit of God may speak to you at that time.”

He further revealed that to contest in the Youth Quiz brings a lot of good, and the bigger reward is the nourishing grace that God brings one through the constant study of the scriptures.

The Youth Director recounted how he met a Muslim who boasted about being able to finish reading Gideon’s International New Testament Bible, saying: “The focus is not really to finish reading it, but it’s how the word of God gets into you.”

He further stated that the ultimate objective of leadership is to see the scriptures being recited by the contestants come alive.

“We want to see the life in it. That you’re having intimacy with God through His word and not just being in a hurry to finish reciting it to accrue high marks because it’s a contest. We want you to see the life in God’s word and enjoy yourself as you recite it,” he urged.

He further noted that it is a good thing to read God’s word repeatedly, as it aids retention and has a transforming effect on the individual.

“The word of God can be likened to a seed. Allow it to grow. Don’t just recite it,” he stressed.

Report by NYQC Editorial Team

HUM, Nungua District Organise Free Medical Screening web

HUM, Nungua District Organise Free Medical Screening

The Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Nungua District of the Church, conducted a free medical screening on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Nungua Authority Bus Station for marginalised and vulnerable persons.

The screening aimed at engaging drug addicts, commercial sex workers, and street dwellers within the Nungua Bus station enclave with the Gospel message of Christ.

Under the leadership of Pastor Benjamin and Mrs. Abigail Ofei-Badu, the Nungua district, along with the HUM team, has been reaching out to commercial sex workers and drug addicts at the station.

To bolster their efforts, the District partnered with HUM Greater-Accra, comprising the Achimota and Ashaiman Sectors, for the medical screening.

Patrons underwent screening for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, and sugar levels, received free medical advice and medication, and were prayed for.

In total, 210 people were screened, counseled, and provided with free medication. Twenty-three of them surrendered their lives to Christ.

Present at the screening were Pastor Benjamin and Mrs. Abigail Ofei-Badu (Nungua District), Overseer James Amoah-Mensah (Achimota Sector HUM Pastor), Mrs. Joyce Addison (Wife of the Ashaiman Sector HUM Pastor), and HUM leaders in the Nungua District.

Other officers and Evangelism Ministry leaders in the Nungua District were also present to share the gospel message with the patrons.

Many beneficiaries expressed gratitude to The Church of Pentecost for the kind gesture and requested more of such exercises in the Nungua township.

Those requiring immediate medical attention were taken to the hospital.

Report by HUM Media Team

Axim Area Holds Maiden Cheiftaincy Seminar web

Axim Area Holds Maiden Cheiftaincy Seminar

Two hundred and thirty chiefs and royals in Nzemaland participated in the maiden Cheiftaincy seminar organised by the Axim Area of The Church of Pentecost.

The programme took place on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Nzema Manle Community Centre near Esiama in the Ellembelle District in the Western Region of Ghana.

Held under the leadership of the Area Head, Apostle Daniel Mireku Gyamera, the seminar aimed at bridging the gap between the Chieftaincy institution and the Church.

The seminar was graced by the National Cheiftaincy Ministry Coordinator, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh, who also serves as an Executive Council Member and the Director of the Men’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost.

Espousing the mission and the vision statements of the Chieftaincy Ministry of The Church of Pentecost to the participants, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh noted that the ministry has a mission to reach out to royals for Christ to transform society and also equip Christian royals with godly virtues, Kingdom values and principles, to influence their communities.

He highlighted integrity, fairness, justice honesty, faithfulness and loyalty, among others as virtues that need to be embraced by royals and stakeholders to propel and facilitate the achievement of the mission, vision and objectives of the ministry.

The National Coordinator further stated that traditional leadership is a unique institution and the church needs to understand its traditional principles to make maximum impact in the palace.

In his view, there is a need to create synergy between the Church and the palace as they both work together to address the problems of society.

The evolution of chieftaincy in Ghana was another area the National Coordinator shed light on.

He explained that the Chieftaincy institution for decades has moved from unstructured to structured, with the Mole-Dagbon kingdom as the pioneer of this drive.

According to him, the development of African societies largely depends on the leadership of the chiefs; acting as captains during wars, rescuing their people, enforcing unity, law and order, and consolidating these developments in their jurisdictions.

Apostle Anane Denteh also succinctly talked about the symbols of authority in Ghanaian chiefdom, where he revealed that the stool and the skin symbolises the soul of the community, unity, and divine leadership, among others.

The sword, he noted, is a symbol of strength and power, whilst the drum is a medium of communication and musical instrument, adding that the type of the drum depicts the ethnic identity of the people.

Apostle Anane Denteh further submitted that chiefs possess authority, yet they acknowledge the supreme authority of God.

“Conviction without conversion is dangerous. Given this, chiefs and royals must be guided on the right approach to God,” he advised.

Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh touched on the legal aspects of Chieftaincy in Ghana regarding Act 270 of the 1992 Constitution and Chieftaincy Act 759 (2008) which establishes and regulates the institution and conduct of chiefs.

He stressed that, according to the constitutional provision, Chiefs are not to take part in active (partisan) politics and that anyone who desires to do so must abdicate his throne. He, however, clarified that the laws of the country allow for a chief to be appointed to any public office for which he qualifies.

Apostle Daniel Mireku Gyamera also addressed the gathering during the event.

Reading from 2 Chronicles 17:3-13, he posited that God established the kingdom of King Jehoshaphat and made Judah prosper under his kingship because he received the law of God and also appointed priests and godly people to teach the law of God throughout the kingdom of Judah.

This, he said, was because Jehoshaphat was obedient to God and very committed to Him.

“He allowed the law of God to transform his kingdom by not continuing in the sins of his fathers but committed his life to the most high God,” he said.

The Axim Area Head, therefore, advised the chiefs and royals to open their palaces and communities to Jesus and also embrace the gospel themselves for God to establish their kingdoms and prosper their jurisdictions during their reign.

“When you this, the Lord Himself will protect and deliver you from every spiritual attack and make your name great on the land,” he assured.

In turn, Nana Kofi Bonya VI, Chief of Baseke and a National Executive Committee member of the Chieftaincy Ministry, also advised traditional leaders to see ministers as development partners, urging that some communal activities should be channelled through the church.

He observed that, in contemporary times, people are loyal to their religion or faith and tend to listen to their religious leaders more than the traditional leaders.

There is therefore the need to bridge the gap between the palace and the church for community development, he added.

On behalf of the participants, Awulae Agyefi Kwame II, the Paramount Chief of Lower Town Axim and Nsein Traditional Area, expressed deep appreciation to the church for its swift response to the plights of chiefs.

He also said the Church should not relent from visiting their  palaces, saying: “We also want to make it to heaven.”

Awulae Agyefi encouraged the royals and traditional leaders to engage the ministers and Church leaders for their inputs and opinions regarding the development of their jurisdictions.

Apostle Daniel Mireku Gyamera, then, led all the ministers present to pray for the chiefs and royals for divine protection and for their hearts to be opened to the gospel.

In attendance were prominent chiefs and royals from the various traditional areas in the Nzema land and the Axim Area pastorate, including Pastor Francis K. Amewondey, a National Executive Committee Member of the Cheiftaincy Ministry and the Axim Area Chieftaincy Ministry Coordinator.

Also present were Mrs. Martha Denteh (Wife of the National Coordinator) and Mrs. Evelyn Selasi Mireku Gyamerah (Wife of the Axim Area Head).

Report by Axim Area Media Team.

Bolga District Organises Mass Wedding For 7 Couples web

Bolga District Organises Mass Wedding For 7 Couples

The Bolga District in the Bolga Area of The Church of Pentecost has organised its maiden mass marriage blessing service for seven couples.

The colourful event took place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Central auditorium, Bolgatanga.

The ceremony was heavily attended by members of the church and non-members within the Bolga Municipality and its environs, relatives of the couples and friends from the Muslim community.

Also, in attendance were; the Area Head, Apostle David Amamkwaa, and his wife, Mrs. Rosemond Amankwaa, Area Executive members, the pastorate and their wives and officers.

The Area Head, who officiated the service, congratulated the couples and urged other couples to emulate their example.

In a remark, the District Minister, Pastor Sarpong Aguyire, stated that, the purpose of the event was to help couples to regularize their marriages and allow them to enjoy the privileges that come with it.

Pastor Michael Agbadze, in delivering the sermon under the Theme: “Marriage and Family Life: A Call to Serve” with reference from Matthew 19:10-12, Ephesians 5:15-17 explained God’s purpose for marriage and the responsibilities of married couples.

“If marriage is a calling, then it is a call to fulfill God’s purpose,” he said.

According to him, marriage is God’s method to; reveal the mystical union of Christ with His church to the world (Ephesians 5:31-32), illustrate His love which transcends all things to the world (Romans 5:8), populate the earth with spirit-filled, spirit led God-fearing people (Matthew 5:13-14), establish His kingdom here on earth (Titus 2:7-10) and see to it that His divine will is done here on earth (Ephesians 3:10).

He concluded on the note that “for God and the responsibilities in marriage, marriage must be viewed, accepted and entered into with the understanding that one is called to serve in it.”

The ceremony was successfully graced with a closing prayer from Mrs. Rosemond Amankwaa and a warm benediction from the Area Head.

Report by Overseer Frank Ofori-Atta (Sumbrungu District)

PIWC-Atomic Wins Haatso Area Virtuous Ladies Quiz Competition web

PIWC-Atomic Wins Haatso Area Virtuous Ladies Quiz Competition

Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic, emerged as the overall winners of the inaugural Area Quiz Competition organized by the Virtuous Ladies wing of the Haatso Area Women’s Ministry of the Church.

The quiz, contested by all 11 districts in the area, took place on December 3, 2023, at the James McKeown Temple, Libya Quarters District. It focused on the books of Daniel and Ephesians, as well as Church history and current affairs, with three contestants representing each district.

The competition comprised three parts (Part 1, 2, and 3). Throughout the contest, some districts were eliminated, and three districts—Libya Quarters, Pantang, and PIWC Atomic—advanced to the final round.

In the final round, PIWC Atomic emerged victorious with 23 points, Pantang District secured the second position with 22 points, and Libya Quarters District claimed the third position with 21 points.

Certificates and awards were presented to all contestants for their respective districts. The winners, first runners-up, and second runners-up received gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively, in addition to their prizes.

The competition proved to be highly educational, inspiring, and informative.

Notable figures present at the event included Pastor Paul Komi Adzigbli (Libya Quarters District Minister and Haatso Area Secretary) and his wife, Mrs. Judith Adzigbli, as well as Elder Peter Terkper (Haatso Area Deacon) and Deaconess Charlotte Konadu Amegatcher (Haatso Area Women’s Ministry Leader).

Also in attendance were Deaconess Mary Tobbin Osei (Haatso Area Virtuous Ladies Coordinator) and a cross-section of ministers’ wives, District Women’s Ministry leaders, and District Virtuous Ladies coordinators, among others.

Report by Abigail Buaku Jacobson (Libya Quarters District)

Bawku Area Mega Crusades Yield 929 Souls web

Bawku Area Mega Crusades Yield 929 Souls

The Bawku Area of The Church of Pentecost, led by Pastor Eric Gyacham, organised six mega crusades in the 2023 calendar year, resulting in a total of 929 souls.

The crusades took place across the three zones of the Area.

The first crusade of the year took place at Bansi Town Square from February 1 to 3, 2023, recording 74 souls, including 21 children, of whom 42 were baptised in water.

Exactly a month later, a three-day crusade was held at Apondabogo town from March 1 to 4, 2023, successfully recording a total of 129 adult souls, while 64 children accepted Christ. All the adult souls underwent water baptism.

Similar crusades took place at Bugri in the Kugsabilia District and Zebilla Town from March 15 to 17 and May 31 to June 2, respectively.

The Bugri crusade saw 38 adults surrendering their lives to Christ, with two undergoing water baptism. Nineteen children were also won for Christ. Despite low water baptism due to religious inhibitions, 47 souls experienced the power of God, speaking in tongues during this crusade.

On the other hand, the Zebilla crusade recorded 53 souls, including 15 children. Thirty-three of the adult souls underwent water baptism.

From September 27 to 29, the Area organised another crusade at Takore in the Songo District, winning a total of 116 souls (85 adults and 31 children). Fifty of the adult souls were successfully baptised in water, with 24 receiving Holy Spirit baptism.

The last Area Crusade for the year was held at Garu from November 29 to December 1, recording a massive souls harvest of 457 (293 adults and 161 children). To the glory of God, 167 of the adult souls received water baptism.

In 2023, the Bawku Area, through its crusades, won 929 souls (including 290 children), with 423 of the new converts undergoing water baptism.

Additionally, numerous spectacular events were recorded at the various crusades to the glory of God.

The Church of Pentecost remains committed to the core mandate of evangelism as it rigorously pursues the Great Commission. By the grace of God, the efforts of the church have not been fruitless, as many have been led to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

The gift of salvation that Christ offers is available to all who believe and accept Him as Lord and personal Saviour.

You can also do the same by saying this simple prayer:

“Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe you died for my sins and rose from the dead for my justification. I turn from my sins and invite you to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow you as my Lord and Saviour.”

If you have sincerely said this prayer, then you are Born Again. Please find any branch of The Church of Pentecost nearby or any Bible-believing church to learn more about your newfound faith.

Report by Bawku Area Media

Pastor Baiden & Wife Donate Vehicle To Akomadan District web

Pastor Baiden & Wife Donate Vehicle To Akomadan District

The Ahenkro District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor John Enoch Baiden, and his wife, Mrs. Janet Marjorie Baiden, have donated a Toyota Scion saloon car to the Akomadan District of the church.

The presentation was made on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Ofinso New Town Central Assembly after the morning session of “Offinso for Christ” Crusade.

Presenting the keys and the car documents to the District through the Area Head, Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, Pastor Baiden, who doubles as the Offinso Area PEMEM Leader, expressed his joy for being able to assist the District in this manner.

“I believe this vehicle can help ease the movement of the District Pastor, which will make the work a bit easier for him and his wife,” he said.

Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, handed over the keys to the Akomadan District Minister, Pastor John Effakuntor, and charged him to take good care of the vehicle and ensure a good maintenance culture.

Pastor Effakuntor and his wife, on behalf of the Akomadan District, expressed their sincerest appreciation to the Almighty God for answering their prayers.

He also thanked the Area Head and his wife, Mrs. Winnifred Edzii Davidson, for their good leadership skills and training that has yielded these results.

He reserved special praise for Pastor Baiden and his wife, for the wonderful gesture, and called for God’s blessings upon them.

Present at this short ceremony were the area pastorate and their wives, as well as the Akomadan District Executive Committee members.

Report by Offinso Area Media Team.

Deacon Jude Asante Bags Most Respected Real Estate CEO Award web

Deacon Jude Asante Bags Most Respected Real Estate CEO Award

Mr. Jude Asante, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YouSort Group, and a Deacon of The Church of Pentecost, took home the “Most Respected CEO in Real Estate” award at the 6th Ghana Industry CEO Awards ceremony.

The 6th Ghana Industry CEOs Awards is an annual awards scheme aimed at identifying and publicly recognizing the most outstanding chief executives in corporate Ghana across a wide range of sectors. 

Deacon Asante was one of the young CEOs who were honoured at the award ceremony held in Accra on Friday, November 24, 2023, for their leadership prowess, business acumen, and commitment to ethical standards.

The awardees, who included CEOs of both private and public sector corporations and institutions, were selected through a process involving public nominations, shortlisting, public voting, and final vetting by a board.

In total, about 65 personalities received awards across various categories, including Advertising, Telecommunication, Education, E-commerce, Automobile, Health, Real Estate, and Petroleum, among others

Deacon Asante, an alumnus of Pentecost University, currently fellowships with the English Assembly of the Israel District of the Church.

YouSort Group (www.yousortgroup.com) is a Ghanaian company that offers a comprehensive range of services such as the sale of farms, beach front, and residential lands; building and construction, property management and brokerage services; project validation, audit, and supervisory services; the processing of business registration, development and advisory; the processing of visa-on-arrival, residency and work permit, among others

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FeDems Group Supports Pentecost Hospital web

FeDems Group Supports Pentecost Hospital

FeDems Group, a leading consultancy and engineering firm in Ghana, has donated an undisclosed sum to Pentecost Hospital at Madina in Accra today.

The donation aimed at alleviating the financial burden faced by many patients who are unable to meet the cost of healthcare at the facility.

Presenting the cheque, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Ing. Felix Atsrim, stated: “We, at FeDems Group, recognise the tremendous work Pentecost Hospital-Madina is doing in our community, and we are committed to aiding this effort in making healthcare accessible to all.”

Ing. Atsrim believes that the kind gesture of his outfit will inspire more corporations and individuals to take proactive steps to support the hospital

Receiving the cheque, the Director of the Pentecost Hospital-Madina, Apostle Dr. Edward Arko Koranteng, expressed profound gratitude to FeDems Group, stating, “This generous donation will go directly towards financing the medical bills of those who can’t afford them.

He said the FeDems Group has set a precedent in community participation and their efforts will undoubtedly change many lives.

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