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The Asamankese Area of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Asamankese Chapter of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, launched its ‘Agent of Peace’ campaign.

The colourful ceremony, which was under the theme, “Seek Peace and Pursue It” (Psalm 34:14), was chaired by the Asamankese Area Head of the Church, Apostle Isaac Ekow Eshun.

Speaking at the event, Apostle Ekow Eshun admonished the participants to always seek peace and pursue it. He implored Ghanaians to shun evil and always love doing good.

Referring to the scripture, he said that evil is widespread and that one can easily fall for it through evil company, evil words and works, if not vigilant.

He called on the citizenry to abstain from acts of wickedness as the December 7 elections approach since such acts can plunge Ghana into chaos. “We must refrain from words that provoke, avoid mischievous meetings and orchestrations that seek to create confusion and manipulations during the elections,” he said.

He added: “Our love for our dear nation should always be the motivation behind our actions and inactions.”

Apostle Ekow Eshun charged Christians to influence their immediate families, friends, and colleagues to join the worthy cause of peace.

Also addressing the participants, the Municipal Chief Executive for West Akim, Hon. Seth Oduro Boadu, who is also an elder of the Church, noted that some politicians only pursue their selfish interests during election periods, thereby employing the services of some unsuspecting youth who then become conduits of violence. He entreated all to boldly reject and frown at such unpatriotic politicians to safeguard the peace of the country.

The programme was climaxed with a peace march through the principal streets of Asamankese.

Present at the event were the clergy, representatives of the chief of Asamankese, the NCCE, Electoral Commission, political party representatives, among several others.

Report by Pastor Eliezer Yaw Arkoh-Larbi (PENTNET, Asamankese).

Twenty-nine persons in the Asutsare District of the Agormanya Area of The Church of Pentecost have been ordained as Officers of the Church. They are made up of fourteen elders, eight deacons, and seven deaconesses.

The ordination service, which took place on September 18, 2020, at Asutsuare Central assembly, was officiated by the Agormanya Area Head, Apostle James Gabriel Quardson, assisted by Pastor Joseph Kweku Donkor, the District Minister.

The ordination of the new officers has become necessary due to the creation of the Kasunya District from the Asutsuare District.  

Speaking on the topic, “Knowing the Glorious Nature of God” taken from Ephesians 1:15-21, Apostle Quardson said that the church is called together to be a special people for God’s own glory.

He explained that those who seek God’s glory have been called and predestined to know His glorious nature. He stated that the mystery about Christ has been revealed to believers and not unbelievers.

Apostle Quardson added that through Jesus Christ the sins of the world have been forgiven and that the redeemed have been separated, set apart, predestined, saved, and included in the sonship of Christ.

He explained that because of what Christ has done for believers, they need to give thanks to God and pray that God will give them revelation about Himself to know Him well.

“When we (Christians) know Christ well, it helps us to serve Him well, forgive others, humble ourselves, worship Him alone in spirit and truth, put up a godly character which will help us to possess the nations,” he stressed.

He called on the ordained officers to study the Bible and the doctrines of the church, teach it to others, pray and submit to authority so as to reflect the glory of God.  

Report by Agormanya Area Media Team.

Madam Veronica Evadzi from Dzodze in the Volta Region has testified to the divine healing power of the Almighty God at the El-Bethel Prayer Centre of The Church of Pentecost in Ho.

Testifying about her healing on Friday, September 25, 2020, Madam Evadzi said that she was in pain for about three and a half years in her stomach, chest, backside, thighs, and knees and intermittently vomited blood. She could only walk a few steps with aid.

According to her, she visited various hospitals in Accra and Ho, including private facilities, and also consulted a skeletal therapist among others. However, there was no sign of improvement. All the ECG tests, x-rays, and scan results were negative but she still felt the pain in her body.

But glory be to God that when she was prayed for at the El-Bethel Prayer Centre of the Church, she received instant healing.

Elder Seth Yaw Peasa, Leader of the El-Bethel Prayer Centre, thanked God for the complete healing of the woman.

Report by Enyonam Adjorlolo Dormevenu, Ho.

Anyinofi District, which was created from Birem District during the virtual 44^th General Council Meeting has dedicated their newly built four bedroom mission house. The dedication was officiated by the Area Head for Mampong, Prophet Foster Kwasi Aniakwaa. 

He admonished the leadership of Anyinofi District to team up and work closely with their newly posted minister so that the District will experience steady growth. He used the opportunity to officially inaugurate the District and pray for the new leadership of Anyinofi.

Preaching at the service, Ovr. Yaw Osei-Mensah stated that ministry is partnership. He said everyone has a key role to play in the success of God’s ministry. Reading from Philippians 1:3-6, he stated that there are three main types of partners. He identified these as Active Partners, Dormant Partners and Lukewarm Partners. He said active partners are fully involved in the work of God. Everything concerning them is used for the service of God. Dormant partners support the work with their finances but they’re participation in other sectors of the church life leave much to be desired. Finally, the lukewarm partners may come to church but do not get themselves involve in anything at the church. He admonished that as partners, we must find active roles to play in the church. Some of these he identified as intercession, proclamation of the gospel, visitation, among others.

The chief of Anyinofi, Nana Amponsah Kenteng Kakabo II was very grateful to God and the church for putting up such a beautiful building in their community. He admonished the members to support their pastor and also take good care of the building by constantly maintaining it. He also pleaded with the church to assist the community with a good school.  Nana Amponsah made a request to the government to construct the Atebubu to Anyinofi road and also provide telecommunication network for the people of Anyinofi.

The Deputy Coordinating Director for Sekyere-Afram Plains District who represented the District Chief Executive was also grateful to the church and assured the chief and his people of the commitment of government to bring the needed development to the area. He asked the members to ensure proper maintenance of the mission house and also get themselves involved in communal labour to ensure the cleanliness of the community.

Also present at the service were the queen mother and elders of Anyinofi as well as Ministers and wives of the Mampong Area. 

Report by Pastor Stephen Safo Nsiah

The Church of Pentecost, Mampong Area has launched the Agent of Peace Campaign.

The ceremony brought together distinguished personalities within the Mampong Municipality. Key personalities from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were present. The Ghana Police Service, Ghana National fire service, heads of state institutions, representatives from the Local Council of Churches, the Imam for Mampong as well as the media were well represented at the launch

The Area Head, Prophet Forster Aniakwaa in his address, expressed gratitude to the various leaders for making it to the ceremony. He stated that the launch was a replica of what the church had done at the national level and this was to trickle down to all communities in which the church found itself. He charged the various political actors to help sustain the peace in the nation. He spoke clearly against political vigilantism. He admonished all gathered not to take matters into their own hands but rather learn to forgive and also use the appropriate means to seek redress.

The representative of the Imam for the Mampong Muslim community said that in Ghana, Christians and Muslims have learnt to co-exist without any struggle. He made a clarion call to the youth not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to promote violence. He said “no politician will allow his or her child or close relative to engage in violence in the name of politics, therefore no one should allow politicians to use him or her to fulfill their selfish interests.”

The Municipal Chief Director, Hon. Thomas Appiah-Kubi in his address also pledged to promote peace. He stated that the ruling party will accept the outcome of the elections irrespective of the result. He indicated that the president of the nation was committed to peace likewise all his appointees. He tasked the security agencies to deal drastically with anyone found to be disturbing the peace of the nation irrespective of their party affiliations.

The Member of Parliament for Mampong Ashanti, Hon. Kwaku Apratwum-Sarpong, speaking for the NPP assured all gathered that his party stands for peace. He stated that both the NPP and NDC live amicably in Mampong. He also added his voice to the call for peace, advising the youth not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to cause violence.

The NDC Chairman for Mampong, Mr. Kamel gave a strong assurance that they will not perpetrate violence and will accept the outcome of the elections. He said that since their parliamentary candidate is an elder of the Church of Pentecost and has been well groomed, there was no way he was going to lead his people to engage in violence.

The Ghana Police Service, National Commission for Civic Education and the Local Council of Churches, all took turns to preach peace. Prayer was offered for peace to reign, before during and after the elections.

Report by Pastor Stephen Safo Nsiah

It was all joy when the newly constructed grand church auditorium for the Abrepo Central Assembly in the Suame Area of The Church of Pentecost was dedicated to the glory of God on September 27, 2020.

The 1,500-seater auditorium, which was constructed at the total cost of GH¢694,823.00, can boast of 120 seating capacity hall for the English Assembly, and a 100 seating capacity children’s hall. Other facilities include washrooms, administrative offices, and disabled ramps.

The edifice was dedicated by the Suame Area Head, Apostle Michael Collins Asiedu, assisted by the Abrepo District Minister, Pastor Fred Obboh, and other ministers in the Area.

Delivering the word of God on the topic, “The Redemptive Presence of God,” based on 2 Chronicles 7:12-16, Genesis 28:12-15, Pastor Charles Ebo Asmah of Bohyen District said that even though God is Omnipresent, He still chooses places where He meets His people and discloses His being to them. He explained that God uses such meeting places to seek an uncommon relationship with His people and also cause His redemptive activities to occur.

The Area Head, Apostle M. C. Asiedu, on his part, indicated the need for Christians to have a new mentality, a new attitude, and a renewed lifestyle which, he noted, will invoke the glorious presence of God in the midst of His people.

PENTECOST NEWS.