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The Old Tafo Area Women’s Ministry led 150 female students of the School for the Deaf at Jamasi, Ashanti Region, to accept Jesus as their Lord and personal Saviour during a visit to the school on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

The ministry observed this year’s International Day for the Girl-Child by donating items such as books, underwear, detergents, food items, toiletries and sanitary pads worth GHC 5,000.00 to support the school.

Led by the Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Mrs. Mavis Addai, and Mrs Theresa Owusua Anank (Women’s Ministry Area Executive Committee Member), the church delegation was received by the Headmistress of the school, Madam Vida Aidoo.

Deaconess Mavis Addai spoke to the students through an interpreter on their importance to the nation, the society and home. She introduced the students to Christ Jesus and the need for them to abide in Him as youth to lead purposeful lives.

Using biblical Esther as case study, the Women’s Ministry Leader encouraged the students not to look down on themselves due to their disability but trust that God has a purpose for them. 

An altar call by Mrs. Theresa Anank after the sermonette saw 150 of them surrendering their lives to Christ Jesus.

The Headmistress of the School, Madam Vida Aidoo, on behalf of staff and students of the school, expressed gratitude to The Church of Pentecost, the leadership of the Old Tafo Area and Area Women’s Ministry for the kind gesture.

She outlined a few challenges facing the school and revealed that their buildings have become dilapidated after 42 years of its existence. She called on the public for support in renovating the building as well as food items to aid school’s operations.

Report by Dennis Owusu

The Ho Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost joined the pupils of the Pentecost Preparatory School in Ho Fiave in the Volta Region and the rest of the world to observe this year’s International Day of the Girl Child.

The theme for the celebration of the Day, which was marked on October 10, was: “International Day of the Girl Child; Our Time Is Now.”

As part of the programme, Mrs Gifty Letsa (Head of Guidance and Counselling Unit of the Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Schools in Ho) and Deaconess Patricia Letsa (Tutor at Mawuko Girls Senior High School) spoke to the pupils on the need to remain disciplined and morally upright in this contemporary times.

Deaconess Fidelia Ametefe, Area Women’s Ministry Leader, admonished the pupils to stay away from immoral acts such as LGBTQI+ and remain chaste while they focus on their academic work. She further encouraged them to take their studies seriously to become responsible future leaders who would positively impact society.

The ministry in their expression of love and care for the girl child presented some items worth GHS 2,933.00. Some items donated to the pupils were 10 boxes of sanitary pads, packs of disposable shaving sticks, hand sanitizers, 50 exercise books, packs of deodorants, packs of paper napkins, packs of toilet rolls and other toiletries.

In attendance were Mrs Judith Viku (wife of Ho Dome District Pastor), Executives of the ministry, as well some members of the church in the Ho municipality. 

Other districts in the Area outside the Ho municipality also observed the Day through various activities.

Report by Fidelia Ametefe & Pastor Felix Brakatu.

The Hohoe Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs) has donated assorted items to the Gbi Kledzo Special School in the Volta region in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child.

The donation, made up of tins of milk and Milo, toilet tissues, bars of Keysoap, bags of washing powder, gallons of liquid soap, cakes of toilet soap, soft drinks with biscuits, and half bag of maize, was presented to the school during a visit by a church delegation led by Deaconess Happy Osibi (Hohoe Area Women’s Ministry Leader) yesterday.

Presenting the items, Deaconess Osibi said: “The Women’s Ministry deemed it necessary to demonstrate love to these special children, especially the girls, as we mark the International Day of the Girl Child.”

The Area Women’s Ministry Secretary, Deaconess Emmanuella Hadzitsey, thanked the staff for the good work they are doing to groom the children for the future. 

She encouraged them to continue impacting and caring for them, especially the girls, saying: “The education granted them will deliver them from teenage pregnancy and other girl child abuses.”

Deaconess Amen Deanoo, an Area MPWDs Executive Committee member, prayed for staff and students of the school and asked for God’s mercy and protection upon them. 

The headteacher, Mr. Michael Alayi, who received the items on behalf of the school, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the ministry for the donation and encouraged the Church to continue to support the school.

The International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl.  The observation advocates more opportunities for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based on their gender. This inequality includes areas such as access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, protection from discrimination, violence against women, and forced child marriage.

Report by Hohoe Area Media Team

The Nkawkaw Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost donated items to some schools within the Nkawkaw municipality yesterday to observe this year’s International Day for the Girl Child.

During separate presentation ceremonies held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, the five districts of the church in the Area jointly donated 550 packs of sanitary pads to the Pentecost Preparatory School, Nkawkaw (PPS-Nkawkaw), and the God Is Able International School. They also donated 600 biscuits and drinks to children in lower primary levels. 

Presenting the items, the Assistant Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Christine Parku, encouraged parents and teachers to desist from practices that hinder the healthy growth and potential of the girl child. 

She cited rape, defilement, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and neglect in education, among others, as examples of such hindrances. 

She also advised the girls to take advantage of the Government’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programme in order to increase enrollment of the girl child in tertiary courses traditionally categorised as “male courses.” 

The National Guidance and Counseling Coordinator of the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), Mrs. Lydia Gunney, who represented the PENTSOS Directorate at the event, advised parents (and guardians) to refrain from overlooking the needs of the girl child when it comes to the distribution of resources, especially during times of financial difficulties. 

She also advised them not to classify or assign household chores by the gender of their children (wards).

The Headmaster of PPS-Nkawkaw, Elder Martinson Yeboah, who received the items on behalf of the school, thanked the ministry for the kind gesture. 

Present at the ceremony were Pastors Edmund Yorke Sackey, Joseph Ntiamoah, William Appiah Britten, Francis Agyei, Benjamin Asare, the Area Women’s Ministry Executive members, and some officers in Nkawkaw Area.

The International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl.  The observation advocates more opportunities for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based on their gender. This inequality includes areas such as access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and protection from discrimination, violence against women, and forced child marriage.

Report by Nkawkaw Area Media Team

The Twifo Praso District Virtuous Ladies of The Church of Pentecost on Sunday, September 18, 2022, organised a skill training on beads, headbands and bracelets making.

The training which was the maiden edition trained over 50 young ladies and some men on using beads to make beautiful headbands and bracelets.

Participants were grateful to the Women’s Ministry for the opportunity to learn something new as they intend to utilize it as side business.    

Report by Twifo Praso District Media Team.

The Women’s Ministry in Odumase District of The Church of Pentecost has donated assorted items worth GH¢ 2,000.00 to the Asiakwa SOS Children’s Village in the Eastern Region.

The items donated include toiletries, bags of rice, cooking oil, and beverages.

According to the District Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Rebecca Mensah, the donation was part of the church’s Vision 2023 agenda of ‘Possessing the Nations.’

She indicated that the ministry was pleased to put smiles on the faces of the less-privileged children, saying, “True religion is taking care of orphans, widows and the needy in society.”

Accepting the donation on behalf of the management of the SOS Village, Mrs Jackline Tetteh heaped praises on The Church of Pentecost for its magnanimity. 

Present at the short ceremony were Mrs Theodora Sedeka, wife of the Odumase District minister, and the executives of the Women’s Ministry.

Report by Samuel Danso.

The Nsakina New Town District Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, in partnership with Best Heart Hospital, organised a free medical screening exercise for church members and residents of Nsakina New Town on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

The exercise, which benefited close to 100 people, took place at the Central Assembly church auditorium.

The screening covered general body screening and massage, tests for Hepatitis B, Malaria, Typhoid, HB and sugar level, among others. The screening was preceded by a health talk on Hypertension and Diabetes by separate medical officers,

Present at the event were the District Executive Committee members of the Women’s Ministry led by Deaconess Joyce Sackey. The District Minister, Pastor Samuel Acheampong, and his wife, Josephine, were also in attendance. 

The patrons, who were all filled with gladness for the services they received, expressed their appreciation to the leadership of the ministry and district, as well as the health personnel for the kind gesture extended to them. 

Report by Nsakina New Town District Media Team

The Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has organised a day’s market evangelism in collaboration with the Asutsuare District Women’s Ministry.

The event, dubbed “Market Rally” was held on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Asutsuare Market, and had the Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Janet Nartey, and her team, the Area pastorate and their wives, and members of the ministry in Asutstuare District.

In an address, the Pastor’s Wives representative on the Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee, Mrs Ruby Ayisi Mensah, noted that the main purpose of the market evangelism was to take the gospel to the doorstep of the market women since the market day prevented most of them from attending church.

Speaking on the topic, “If the Son Sets You Free, You Shall be Free Indeed” – John 8:36, Deaconess Theresah Nyarko, Agormanya Area Women’s Ministry Treasurer, called on the traders to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour.

“Jesus is the only one mandated to forgive our sins and take mankind out of every bondage,” she said.

Narrating the story of Adam and Eve, Deaconess Nyarko stated that after God rejected man in the Garden of Eden, Adam sought help and salvation from other creatures, admonishing, “Don’t worship or seek salvation from God’s creation; Jesus is the only Saviour. Come to Jesus Christ who is the only one to give you peace and salvation.”

She then urged them to subject their businesses and plans to the Lordship and authority of Jesus because He is the only one to give them a lasting solution to all their life and business challenges.

Deaconess Nyarko assured them of God’s love, kindness, and goodness whenever they approach Him in any situation.

After an altar call led by Deaconess Hannah Ogbordjor, four traders surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ, and prayers were held for them by the Asutsuare District Minister, Pastor Joseph Kojo Mensah.

In a closing response, the Asutsuare Women’s Ministry Leader expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Asutsuare Market Women Association for giving them the space to preach. She also commended the Area Women’s Ministry Leadership for the great initiative.

Report by Agormanya Area Media Ministry Team.