New York City Mayor Eric Adams has prayed for peace in the Middle East, calling on divine intervention as Pastor Emmanuel Asante of The Church of Pentecost embarks on missions in Israel.
The mayor said this during the farewell service for Pastor Asante and his family on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at The Church of Pentecost in Brooklyn, USA.
Mayor Adams, who boldly professed his faith in Jesus, described Christ as the Prince of Peace. He attributed his position as mayor to the grace of God and the unwavering support of the African community in New York.
Mayor Adams expressed deep admiration for the members of The Church of Pentecost, particularly praising the church’s discipline, hard work, and significant contributions to the Brooklyn community over the past two decades.
He highlighted the unity and cooperation he has received from the church and commended the impact it has had on the local community.
To honour Pastor Asante and his family, Mayor Adams presented them with a citation and extended his best wishes for their continued ministry in Israel.
The officiating minister, Apostle Frank Asirifi, led a prayer for Mayor Adams and the city of New York, asking for God’s guidance and blessings upon the mayor’s leadership.
In his sermon, Apostle Asirifi urged Christians to always be prepared for God’s call, using the story of the donkey from Luke 19: 28-38 as an illustration.
He disclosed that one’s location cannot hinder God’s plans for them. He, therefore, urged Christians to be ready and willing vessels for God’s use at all times.
Apostle Asirifi also highlighted the privileges that come with being used by God. This includes association and accessibility, while warning against the dangers of exploiting these privileges.
Drawing from his own experiences as a missionary in Guyana, he assured the Asante family that the same God who guided him would also lead them to fulfil their divine mandate in Israel, the Promised Land.
Pastor Emmanuel Asante and his family, after four years of dedicated service at the Brooklyn District, have been transferred to Israel as the national head.
The church members expressed deep gratitude to God for bringing the Asante family to them during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. They testified to Pastor Asante’s dedication, particularly in providing food to members during the lockdown and praying for the sick.
His leadership was especially impactful in revitalising the youth ministry, a legacy clearly evident during the farewell service.
The event, filled with spontaneous praise and worship, became a revival as members celebrated the tremendous work God had accomplished through Pastor Asante and his family.
Report by Pastor Isaac Annor
