The Elmina Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Lawrence Oduro-Nyarko, has dedicated two church buildings — Hemang and Bethel Assemblies — both in the Ebukrom District.
The colourful dedication service took place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Apostle Oduro-Nyarko expressed heartfelt gratitude to God, the leadership of the Church, and the entire membership of the local assemblies for their diverse contributions and unwavering support that led to the successful construction and dedication of the two edifices.
Preaching the sermon on the theme, “Unleashed to Live a Life According to God’s Pattern,” Pastor Francis Achiah, the Komenda District Minister, exhorted all present to understand and walk in God’s established principles and values.
Defining the term “unleashed” as being released with a certain force and without restriction, he encouraged believers to operate in this divine grace to positively transform every aspect of their lives — including their prayer life, fasting, and Bible study.
He emphasised that God is a God of patterns, and every disciple of Christ is called to live by these divine patterns. “You can’t be a disciple of Christ and have your own pattern,” he stated. According to him, God pays close attention to the conduct of His people to ensure they follow His laid-down instructions.
Quoting Exodus 26:30, Pastor Achiah urged believers to build their lives strictly according to God’s pattern in order to experience His glory and transformation.
He pointed out that while figures such as David, Moses, and Abraham did many commendable things, they are not the perfect examples to follow. Jesus Christ alone remains the ultimate pattern for Christian living.
Drawing from Matthew 5:21 and the verses that follow, he highlighted some of Christ’s patterns that believers must uphold: refraining from using ungodly words, forgiving offenders, living in purity, and avoiding sexual immorality, including adultery and fornication.
He concluded by calling on all to fix their eyes on Jesus and exemplify His character and lifestyle in every area of their lives.
Elder Raymond Awortwe, the District Secretary, reading the history of the church buildings, narrated that the Sekyere Hemang Assembly, originally under the Daboase District, began in 1988 in a rented apartment. It later moved to a classroom before acquiring four plots of land in 2016, where construction commenced.
Similarly, the Bethel Assembly, which started in 2008 at the Oxford Preparatory School, secured land in 2016 and began building.
He noted that through the combined financial support of the local assemblies, the District, the Area, and grants from the Church’s Headquarters, both buildings have been successfully completed and dedicated to the glory of God.
Pastor John Inusah Aturi, the District Minister, expressed deep appreciation to the current Area Head, Apostle Lawrence Oduro-Nyarko, and former Area Heads — Apostles David Terkper and Samuel Yaw Antwi — for their financial assistance.
He also acknowledged the pioneering efforts of his predecessor, Pastor Joseph Amesinu, for taking the bold steps to initiate the projects.
The event was graced by Dr. (Mrs.) Cynthia Oduro-Nyarko, wife of the Area Head, as well as Pastors Samuel Obeng Ansong, Chris Ameyaw, Daniel Tetteh Matey, Benjamin Aliniah, and Prince Augustine Ababio. Also present were presbyters and members of the Ebukrom District.
Report by Elmina Media Ministry
