Pastor Gabriel Owusu Akyaw, the Kumasi Sector Home and Urban Missions (HUM) Pastor of The Church of Pentecost, celebrated his 43rd birthday in a heartwarming event with orphans at the FRHAB Gh Charity Foundation at Fawoade in the Ashanti Region.
The celebration took place on Monday, June 3, 2024, where Pastor Owusu Akyaw and his wife spent the special day with 21 orphans, bringing joy and hope to these young lives.
During the event, Pastor Owusu Akyaw led a worship session and prayed with the children, using the story of Samuel from the Bible to inspire and encourage them.
He highlighted how Samuel, despite facing challenges and negative influences, grew up to be a successful and respected figure.
He assured the children that regardless of their current circumstances, they have the potential to achieve great things in life.
Pastor Owusu Akyaw, who is dedicated to regularly visiting the orphans to offer support and encouragement, expressed his joy in spending time with children and emphasised the importance of welcoming them, in line with Jesus’ teachings.
The celebration involved generous donations of soft drinks, toiletries, water, food, and monetary gifts.
The Foundation’s Caretaker, Rev. Dora Antwiwaah, thanked Pastor Owusu Akyaw on behalf of the children for his kind gesture and urged other philanthropists, NGOs, religious organisations, and community groups to support the foundation, emphasising the significant need for assistance.
The celebration not only marked Pastor Owusu Akyaw’s birthday but also reinforced the message of compassion and community support, offering hope to the orphans of the FRHAB Gh Charity Foundation.
Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah & Dennis Owusu
