The Church of Pentecost (COP) China, Shanghai District, successfully climaxed its 2026 Easter Convention with a vibrant celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The four-day event, which began on Thursday, April 2, 2026, concluded on Sunday afternoon, April 5, 2026, with an in-person service held at the Shanghai City Worship Centre (SCWC) and streamed live via the e-church module for members who could not attend physically.
The auditorium of the Shanghai City Worship Centre was filled with approximately one hundred congregants drawn from various Assemblies across the District, including Jiangsu City Worship Centre (JCWC), Nanjing PIWC, and Anhui City Worship Centre (ACWC).
Members travelled from different parts of the district to commemorate the triumphant resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of humanity. The earlier sessions of the convention were held virtually to accommodate the geographically dispersed membership across the eastern provinces of China.
The District Minister, Probationary Overseer Dr Wisdom Dewortor, opened the convention with a sermon on the theme, “The Rugged Cross: The Sinner’s Joy.” In his message, he expounded on the significance of the cross as a symbol of redemption and outlined the events leading to Christ’s crucifixion, including His condemnation, suffering, and ultimate sacrifice.
He emphasised that Jesus’ death cancelled the debt of sin and disarmed the powers of darkness, urging believers to strengthen their faith in God and remain vigilant against the schemes of the enemy.
During the climax service on Sunday, Elder Anokye-Wusu delivered a prophetic exhortation reminding believers of the victory secured through the finished work of Christ on the cross. The message encouraged members to remain steadfast in their relationship with the Lord and to trust in the peace, healing, and victory made available through Christ’s sacrifice.
Also ministering during the service, Elder Maxwell Aidoo preached on the topic, “The Rugged Cross Where the Sinner Finds Joy, Victory and a New Life,” based on Colossians 2:13-15. He explained that what was intended as an instrument of shame became a symbol of victory through Christ’s death and resurrection.
According to him, through Christ’s sacrifice, believers have been reconciled to God, forgiven of their sins, and empowered to live victorious lives as members of a royal priesthood.
The congregation was later led in fervent prayers by Brother Eugene Ray, the National Intercessory Team Leader, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere marked by unity and renewed devotion.
The convention also reflected the multicultural nature of the Shanghai District, bringing together believers from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. The participation of members from francophone nations enriched the worship experience, with special song ministrations by Dr Anasia Elingaya Saria and the Swahili Band.
The live streaming of services through the e-church module, facilitated by Dr. Philip Amor Narh and the District Media Ministry, enabled members across distant locations to participate fully in the convention.
As the convention ended, members departed with renewed faith, strengthened hope, and a deeper appreciation of the redemptive work of Christ, committed to carrying the message of His finished work into their respective communities.
Report by Dr Emmanuel Mintah Bonku
