The Director of the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Amos Jimmy Markin, visited the Chiefs of Asankrangwa and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wassa Amenfie in the Western Region on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, to interact with them ahead of the ‘Asankrangwa for Christ Crusade.’
The visit was part of the preparations towards the upcoming crusade in Asankrangwa, which is scheduled to take place from October 24 to 27, 2023.
The representative of the Chief of Asankrangwa, Nana Kwesi Addae, expressed his appreciation to the pastors and the chiefs who accompanied the Evangelism Ministry team. He commended The Church of Pentecost for its contribution to the development of the town and the country at large.
He said that the church is well-known for its soul-winning and social service activities. He also praised the leadership of the church for supporting local churches to build their own structures.
He urged the church to leave a lasting impression on the land by doing something extraordinary that would attract many people to Christ. According to him, he and his people would attend the crusade and witness the power of God. He also asked for God’s blessings on the programme.
The sub-chiefs also spoke highly of The Church of Pentecost and its leadership. They said that the church has grown rapidly because of its adherence to the fear of God and truth.
The chiefs believe that the crusade would bring blessings to the town and its people and help reduce social vices such as prostitution, gambling, and road accidents, which are prevalent in the area.
Apostle Dr Jimmy Markin thanked the Chief and his elders for their warm reception and hospitality. He said that the team was sent by God to spread the good news of salvation to the people.
He said that the church recently held a successful crusade in Kumasi and were expecting greater things in Asankrangwa.
He gave them the details of the crusade and assured them that God would perform miracles, signs, and wonders among them.
He said that their main mandate was to reveal God to the people and to mobilise them to experience His power at the crusade grounds.
The Evangelism Ministry team also presented gifts, money, packs of water, and drinks to the Chiefs and elders as a token of their love and respect.
Later in the day, the team also met with Honourable Eric Afful, the MP for Wassa Amenfie. He thanked the team for their friendship and partnership with his office.
According to Hon. Afful, he always joined the church for its programmes and appreciated its efforts in improving education and health in the community.
He also mentioned some of the challenges facing the area, such as road accidents, prostitution, and illegal mining. He was hopeful that the church would play a vital role in curbing these social vices through its preaching and sensitisation.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Asankrangwa, Honourable Lord Nana Tandoh, also joined the meeting and echoed similar sentiments. He said that as Ghana’s population increases, so does its problems.
He said that this was the time for the people to make a difference by living according to God’s will. He was hopeful that the church would continue to preach to people and inspire them to change their lives for the better.
The Evangelism Ministry team thanked them for their time and support and assured them of their prayers. They also invited them to attend the crusade and witness what God would do in their midst.
Present at the meeting were Apostle Daniel Dekpor (Asankrangwa Area Head), Pastor Adjei-Nimako (Evangelism Ministry Secretary/Kaneshie District), Pastor Daniel Osarfo (Evangelism Ministry Area Leader/Samreboi Nyamebekyere District), Pastor Frank Awuah Fordjour (Evangelism Ministry Crusade Coordinator/Agape District), Pastor Charles K. Fosu (District Minister, Asankrangwa), Pastor John Kweku Nartey (Agona Amenfie/Counseling Ministry Leader, Asankrangwa), Pastor Samuel Adu-Boah (Asankra Breman/Area Youth Ministry Leader), Pastor Emmanuel Antwi (Rtd), Elder Korshie Delali, and Deaconess Eunice Obeng.
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