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The Counselling Pulpit Cloths Mentally Challenged Persons In Akosombo

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The Counselling Pulpit, in collaboration with the New Combine District Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in Akosombo, has extended a compassionate hand to persons with mental health challenges by distributing raincoats and other essential items to those living on the streets of Akosombo and its surrounding areas.

The timely intervention was aimed to shield these vulnerable individuals from the harsh effects of the rainy season, as many roam the streets without shelter or proper clothing.

The initiative was inspired by a deeply moving experience the Counselling Pulpit team had during a recent outreach. About a month ago, they encountered four mentally challenged individuals sitting in different locations, nearly naked and shivering in the rain, completely soaked and exposed to the cold.

Motivated by compassion, the Counselling Pulpit, with support from the District Women’s Ministry of the New Combine District, responded by providing raincoats and other basic necessities such as singlets, boxer shorts, sponges, plastic buckets, slippers, food, and water to those in need.

The outreach proved to be both timely and impactful. Many of the individuals had worn-out clothing and were nearly naked. The raincoats not only offered protection from the rain but also helped restore their dignity. Remarkably, even those considered aggressive responded calmly to the team’s presence. It was heartening to observe that over 70% of the recipients kept and used their raincoats during subsequent rainfall.

Led by Mrs Esther Kesse, wife of the New Combine District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, the team also used the opportunity to educate the public on the importance of supporting and caring for persons with mental health challenges. The community was encouraged to invest in simple but meaningful acts of kindness, such as providing water, food, or raincoats, to uplift the marginalised, with the assurance that such gestures are pleasing to God.

In a touching conclusion to the outreach, four persons with mental health challenges gave their lives to Christ.

Report by Reindolf Botchwey, DAMCITY TV

The Counselling Pulpit, New Combine District Organise Academic Conference For Royals In Akosombo web

The Counselling Pulpit, New Combine District Organise Psychological Conference For Royals In Akosombo

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The Counselling Pulpit, in collaboration with the New Combine District Women’s and Chieftaincy Ministries of The Church of Pentecost, has organised a groundbreaking psychological conference for all royals in Akosombo and its environs.

The conference aimed to equip royals with professional skills to handle psychological issues in the palace, improve the personalities and behaviours of participating royals, create an interactive platform for royals in Akosombo to learn from one another and socialise periodically, discuss and find solutions to issues unique to the royal world and introduce Christ as the saviour to the royals.

The strategic topics covered included promoting mental health and basic counseling skills among royals, equipping royals to handle marital conflicts in the traditional setting, managing personality for effective chieftaincy roles and longevity, and health implications of managing stress and addiction among royals.

The District Minister of New Combine, Pastor Martin Berko Kesse, engaged the royals on the topic, ‘Leading a Life Worthy of My Call as a Royal,’ presenting Jesus as the Saviour and helper.

Pastor Kesse, who is the Agormanya Area Counselling Coordinator, concluded his presentation with an altar call, leading six royals to surrender their lives to Christ.

Among the resource persons present were: Dr Cecilia Tutu Danauah (Principal of TUCEE Institute of Counseling and Management), Mrs Esther Kesse (CEO of The Counselling Pulpit), Mrs Linda Opoku Agyemang (CEO of Wholistic Devine Consult), and Dr Mrs Vivian Parker (Medical Officer at the VRA Hospital, Akosombo).

The rest were Nana Akomea Budu V (Benkumhene for Akwamuman), Nana Ansah Prem (Chief of Akosombo), and Pastor Kwakye Frimpong (Agormanya Area Chieftaincy Coordinator

The Chief of Akosombo, Nana Ansah Prem, commended the organisers and The Church of Pentecost for the impactful programme. He appealed to the organise to hold a similar event for all royals in Akwamufie.

To ensure full participation, breakfast, snacks, and lunch were provided for participants. The Moslem Community Women’s Group was commended for providing Hausa Koko and Koose free of charge. The New Combine District Women’s Ministry was also commended for sponsoring all local drinks served during cocktail breaks. The Counselling Pulpit was praised for organising the conference, designing the programme, and sponsoring the lunch meal, while Pastor Martin Berko Kesse was acknowledged for his strategic support for the conference.

Report by Reindolf Botchey, Damcity TV, Akosombo.