Apostle William Kojo Edzorhoho, Area Head of the Downtown-Ofaakor Area, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, officiated a special service in the Awuakyekwaa District to dedicate the Okwampah and Penim Assembly church buildings and lay the foundation stone for the Darko Botwey Assembly.
The service, which brought together members, officers, ministers, and community representatives from the Awuakyekwaa and Awutu Bawjiase Districts, was a significant milestone in the District’s ongoing development.
Delivering the sermon on the theme “The Expert Builder,” Pastor Isaac Ampomah, District Minister for the Jei-Krodua District, emphasized that God’s dwelling place is not in physical structures but in the hearts of believers. He noted that while buildings may deteriorate with time, the spiritual house built on the foundation of Christ remains enduring.
“The strength of any building lies in its foundation,” Pastor Ampomah stated, drawing parallels between physical construction and spiritual life. He concluded his sermon by reminding the congregation that the church must always be a house of continual prayer.
The Okwampah Assembly was planted in 2004 through the evangelistic efforts of the Women’s Ministry of Bethel Assembly (now Awuakyekwaa Central). In 2008, land for the church was acquired by the Bawjiase District under the leadership of Elder Samuel Odjo, and a temporary structure was later erected during the tenure of Pastor Ransford Essel.
On July 12, 2023, Apostle Dr. Benjamin Ali (Retd) laid the foundation for the permanent church building. With the help of local and district efforts, and a grant approved by Apostle William Edzorhoho, the building was successfully completed. Over the past 21 years, eight leaders have served the Assembly, playing instrumental roles in its growth and development.
The Penim Assembly was established in 1983, a year after Bawjiase was officially designated a District. It was the first church in the Penim community and initially met in an old school building. The land was graciously donated by the late Chief Nai Kwao Otuo V.
In 2017, the church received a grant from the Community-Based Church Building (CBCB) initiative. The sod-cutting ceremony was held in 2018 by Apostle Samuel Antwi (Retd), then Kasoa Area Head. The foundation stone was laid in 2019 by Apostle Samuel Otu Appiah, supported by Pastor Ebenezer Tawiah-Mensah. Elder John Onomah served as the Presiding Elder during that period.
Following the creation of the Awuakyekwaa District in 2019 from the Bawjiase District, Pastor George Arthur continued overseeing the project. He secured a grant from then Area Head Apostle Dr. Benjamin Ali (Retd) for re-roofing. Apostle William Edzorhoho later ensured the full completion of the project, in line with his commitment to see all CBCB projects in the Area brought to fruition. Area Deacon Elder Victor Israel Kuoffie also played a significant supporting role.
Apostle Edzorhoho expressed profound appreciation to the District Pastor, leadership, and all contributors whose sacrifices – both financial and physical – helped realize these projects. He praised the collaborative effort that made the day a success and affirmed the District’s progress as a sign of God’s continued faithfulness.
The well-attended event was graced by several ministers and their spouses, officers, and members from the surrounding districts.
Report by Downtown-Ofaakor Area Media Team
