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Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson, the Offinso Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, has emphasised the critical importance of being “clothed with divine power” for every child of God to navigate life successfully and transform their world.

The Offinso Area Head said this in a sermon themed, ‘Clothed with divine power to transform your world,’ on Friday, May 17,2024, during the PCC Revival held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh.

Speaking on the source of divine power, Apostle Davidson stressed that all power belongs to God, who commands even nonexistent things with His word.

He went on to indicate that divine power is the most critical requirement of the child of God and is needed to help them transform their world.

He pointed out that Jesus Christ, being God the Son, ‘was conceived and declared with power. The Holy Spirit, our companion, is also a spirit of power.’

He asserted that ‘Christianity without power is equal to religion without reality’ and that what sets Christianity apart from other religions is the move of the power of God.

He declared that one needs divine power to excel in life, as life is a constant battle from birth.

Apostle Davidson emphasised the importance of divine power to prevail rather than travail through life, to succeed instead of suffer, to grow and not crawl, and to function as effective witnesses demonstrating the power of God to convince others of His existence and the salvation offered through Jesus.

He urged believers to fast and wait on the Lord for divine power, just as Queen Esther did in her days.

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The three-day-long PCC Revival held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) at Gomoa Fetteh, was climaxed with a power-packed ‘roar’ all-night service on Friday night, May 17, 2024.

The revival organised to offer patrons the opportunity to have and encounter with God and receive a renewal of strength had word ministrations from Apostle James Kwabena Asare (Kasoa Area Head), Apostle Christian Tsekpoe (Head of Ministerial Formation and Training at the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM) of the Pentecost University), and Apostle Samuel Edzii Davidson (Offinso Area Head).

Elder Gideon Ntumy, Deaconess Nancy Kwafo, Elder Patrick Amoako and the PCC Revival Choir also warmed the services with Holy Spirit-filled song ministrations.

Delivering the last sermon to climax the event, Apostle James Kwabena Asare highlighted the need for a revival in the lives of Christians to transform their world.

He explained that when the disciples were waiting for the Holy Spirit as instructed by Jesus before His ascension into heaven, they did not know when the Holy Spirit would come, who and how it looked like, however they obeyed Him and waited.

He added that while the disciples knew Jesus to be gentle and worked calmly, the Holy Spirit came in with a bit of contrast – as wind and fire.

According to the Kasoa Area Head, the Holy Spirit as a wind, was a sign of the breath of God, invisibility, yet a powerful presence being unstoppable and unpredictable.

On the other hand, he said, the Holy Spirit as fire represented purification, refinery, source of passion, empowerment, energy, attraction and makes all who receive him become a firebrand of God which consumes anything evil and ungodly.

Apostle Asare called on patrons to make it a point to wait upon the Holy Spirit for revival and go out with the revival to transform their world.

To the glory of God some persons who attended the revival with several health conditions received healing from God.

Intercessory prayers were also said for the peace and stability of Ghana during and after the election year.

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The Head of Ministerial Formation and Training at the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM) of the Pentecost University, Apostle Dr Christian Tsekpoe, has called on Christians to yearn to be clothed with the power of the Holy Spirit.

He made this call on Thursday, May 15, 2024, during the PCC Revival being held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa in the Central Region.

Delivering a sermon on theme, ‘Clothed with power from on high to transform my world,’ Apostle Dr Tsekpoe, drawing inspiration from Luke 24:49, emphasised the significance of being clothed with power from on high to impact and change the world.

He noted that the value of the Holy Spirit is so high that if it was to be sold, only the rich and wealthy could afford. However, God being merciful has made it freely available for all who yearn for it.

Apostle Dr Tsekpoe, who doubles as the Resident Minister of A-Lang Worship Centre in the Odorkor Area, referencing the biblical instruction of Jesus asking the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit before they commence the missionary work, explained that it was because without the Holy Spirit, the disciples lacked the necessary power and authority to be effective.

The theologian illustrated the transformative impact of the Holy Spirit through the example of Peter, who, empowered by the Spirit, boldly preached and led thousands to Christ despite his previous denial of Christ on the way to crucifixion.

He emphasised that the Holy Spirit does not only empowers individuals for ministry but also revitalises every aspect of their lives, including prayer, finances, and vision.

The PCC Revival is a three-day long programme organised to give patrons the chance to seek the face of the Lord and receive a renewal of strength from above.

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The wife of the district minister for Barekese District of The Church of Pentecost, Mrs Grace Kyei Boate, has charged Christian women to strive to fulfill their divine mandates.

She made this call during the climax of the biannual Women’s Ministry Week celebration at the Asikam Assembly on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Speaking on the theme, ‘Woman of God Unleashed to Transform your world’ – Genesis 2:21-24, Luke 10:41-42, Mrs Boate indicated that right from the start of the early church and in Jesus’ ministry, the presence of women has been greatly felt.

She highlighted the significant contributions of women in the early church, citing women like Mary, the sister of Martha, who prioritised listening to Jesus over material possessions.

Mrs Boate encouraged women to move beyond traditional roles of serving and kitchen duties, urging them to be active in ministry and make a lasting impact.

She emphasised that women now have the opportunity to play a vital role in advancing the gospel, referencing past women like Madam Christiana Obo who dedicated resources to spreading the gospel during the days of Pastor James McKeown (Founder of The Church of Pentecost), while charging women to walk and work in the grace of the likes of Mama Eunice Addison, whom the Lord used to receive many of the songs sang in The Church of Pentecost.

Mrs Boate stressed that the grace and anointing for ministry are not exclusive to men but are available to all women. She encouraged women to seek God for empowerment and to utilise the gifts and graces bestowed upon them.

Making reference to the Chairman’s State-of-the-Church address recently delivered at the 18th Extraordinary Council Meeting, she said the report mentioned that over 75,000 deaconesses serve in The Church of Pentecost which is very remarkable. However, there is a need for this number to translate into more souls, more commitment and more advancement of the gospel, she concluded.

Report by Barekese District Media Team

Pastor Christian Osei Kofi and his wife, Mrs Nancy Aba Kyei of the Sreso Tinpom District in the Abuakwa Area of The Church of Pentecost, have given a seed money to four widows and seven other needy women in the church to establish their businesses.

The amount, totalling GHS 4,000.00, was doled out to the women during the climax of the week-long Women’s Ministry Week celebration, which also happened to be Mother’s Day.

According to Pastor Osei Kofi Kyei, if members are well positioned financially, they will be able to support themselves, their families and help push the agenda of ‘Possessing the Nations’ being pursued by the church under Vision 2028, which seeks to touch every aspect of the lives of members.

The seed capital is to help the women go into pastry making, ceramics, kenkey and charcoal businesses to fend for themselves and their families.

The obviously excited women expressed their gratitude to God, the church and the pastor and his wife for the support and pledged to judiciously use the funds to bring about a desired outcome.

The district minister prayed for them and the success of their businesses.

Report bySreso Tinpom District Media Team