The La Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, has donated assorted items valued at GHS 85,000.00 to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison in the Eastern Region.
The presentation, which took place on Friday, January 17, 2025, was part of the church’s commitment to supporting and transforming lives in correctional facilities under the ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda.
The items, which included food, toiletries, and other essential supplies, were received by Rev. Fr. DDP Martin Padi (Eastern Regional Chaplain) and Pastor DSP Thomas Owusu Brefo (Nsawam Prison Chaplain).
Speaking during the event, Apostle Dr Nuekpe noted that the visit was part of fulfilling a biblical mandate, which is a great command in the Bible.
He said, ‘Being in prison is not an enjoyable thing, and we are not ignorant of the fact that not all prisoners are guilty of the crimes committed. Yet, God allowed the situation they find themselves in. While still in prison, do take advantage of any given opportunity to rebuild and transform your lives.’
He called on the families of the inmates and society at large to accept them when they are finally released from incarceration. They should not be stigmatised or discriminated against to enable them to integrate well back into their families and society.
The Nsawam Prison Chaplain, Pastor DSP Thomas Owusu Brefo, expressed his deepest appreciation to the pastorate and members of La Area.
He called on other institutions, churches, stakeholders, and individuals to emulate what the church has done since the government is unable to do it all.
‘The government is doing its best by providing a daily token of GHS 1.80 per inmate, which is not enough. So we need everybody to come on board and assist us in this regard,’ he said.
Pastor Sylvester Ayiah, National Executive Committee (NEC) Member of the Prison Ministry and La Area Prison Ministry Coordinator, highlighted the church’s commitment to addressing the needs of marginalised groups in society.
‘The Church of Pentecost believes in showing the love of Christ to all people, especially those in vulnerable situations. Our Prison Ministry is dedicated to providing not only physical support but also spiritual encouragement to inmates,’ he said.
The delegation included Mrs Juanita Toffa-Nuekpe, wife of the Area Head; Pastor Samuel Nii Engman; Pastor Godwin Ako Addo of Alajo District; and Pastor Daniel Nana Sei Mensah, among others.
Report by La Area Media Team
