Prophet Ebenezer Kofi Appiah, the outgone Area Head of the Dansoman Area of The Church of Pentecost, and his wife, Janet, have bowed out of active service after 29 years of meritorious service in the full-time ministry.
A glorious retirement service was held in honour of the minister and his family last Sunday at the Mamprobi Central Assembly church auditorium in Accra.
The event was officiated by Apostle Mike Etrue (Executive Council Member and outgoing Kaneshie Area Head) with support from Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (Executive Council Member and Pentecost Men’s Ministry Director) and Apostle Amos Jimmy Markin (Evangelism Ministry Director).
Taking scriptural references from Genesis 37:9-11, Proverbs 4:18 and Psalm 105:19, Apostle Jimmy Markin preached on the topic “The Path To Your Destined Place” at the event.
In his sermon, the Evangelism Director stated that the Lord has a plan for everyone, hence believers should have no fear of the future.
“The Lord is the one who elects and leads the people He has called. For this reason, we should not be afraid of what the future holds; for great is the goodness and favour of God to all,” he said.
He further indicated that God has a well-thought-out plan for His children but He never reveals them because of the afflictions to be encountered as one embarks on the Christian journey.
According to the Evangelism Director, the tests include the test of one’s service and sacrifice; wisdom, and how one manages greatness.
He, therefore, advised Christians to be determined to pass whatever test they are given at all costs, adding that “Favour always attracts enemies so we should not be distracted by them.”
Throwing more light on grace, mercy and favour, he explained that “Grace is an extended mercy and not unmerited favour, and that God gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5). Favour, on the other hand, comes not by chance.”
Apostle Jimmy Markin ended his sermon with a word of encouragement to believers to solely depend on the sovereign God for provision and providence.
Present at the retirement service were Pastor Ebenezer Hagan (Youth Ministry Director), and Deaconess Philomina Mireku (Women’s Ministry Director). Also in attendance were the immediate-past General Secretary of the Church, Apostle Dr. Alfred Koduah (Rtd.), other relatives and friends of the retiring minister, as well as members of the Dansoman Area.
Report by Lawrence Asiamah and Lawrenda Ami.