The Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM), in collaboration with the Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, has donated ten footballs and five sets of jerseys to five basic schools in the Ho Municipality.
The gesture was aimed to promote holistic development among students, emphasising the importance of physical education alongside academic and spiritual growth.
The beneficiary schools are Ziavi Dzogbe M/A, Adaklu Kodzobi D/A, Adaklu Davi S/A, Adaklu Goefe D/A, and Adaklu Kpogadzi S/A Basic Schools.
The event, held at Adaklu-Kodzobi D/A Basic School, was attended by church leaders, education officials, and community members.
Pastor Peter Adams, the Ho SSNIT Flats District Minister, highlighted the collaboration between the Youth Ministry and SOM in organising a crusade at Ho Technical University, which included fellowship with staff and donations to schools. He underscored SOM’s commitment to addressing the spiritual development of students as part of their holistic growth.
Pastor Frank Mensah Tandoh, SOM National Coordinator, outlined the ministry’s focus on holistic development, impactful media for children, systematic discipleship, strategic partnerships, aggressive evangelism, and providing relevant resources to communities and schools. He noted the importance of instilling values in young people that are not only academically influential but also culturally acceptable and relevant.
Regional Director of Education, Mr Francis Yaw Agbemadi, who is also an elder of The Church of Pentecost, described the donation as the largest project since his appointment. He emphasised that the act reflects the church’s holistic commitment to nurturing the mind, soul, and body of Ghanaian youth, aligning with the education system’s shift towards competence-based learning.
The Adaklu District Director of Education, Mr Mark Peter Dumatonu, expressed gratitude for the support and pledged to partner with SOM in future projects within the district. He acknowledged the programme’s role in enriching the lives of young students through both material and spiritual provisions.
Apostle Dr Ebenezer Hagan, Youth Director of The Church of Pentecost, called for holistic development in the educational sector and encouraged partnerships between private sector businesses and schools to create opportunities that benefit communities. He also announced his ‘Thank You’ project, aiming to assist over 1,000 people in registering or renewing their National Health Insurance Cards, including 200 individuals in Adaklu.
The Chief of the Adaklu-Kodzobi Traditional Area, Togbeui Dzegblade IV, commended the church’s efforts in supporting education and social interventions in the community. He expressed appreciation for the donations made to schools in his area.
As part of the event, the church prayed for Junior High School students in the region preparing to write the upcoming Basic Certificate Examination.
Present at the event were Pastor Gordon Ansah (Youth Ministry Secretary), Pastor Vitalis Banaangmwine (PENSA Traveling Secretary, Lower Volta), Pastor Jonathan Ebo Quaye (PENSA KNUST Campus Pastor), Pastor Fidelis Yeboah (PENSA UG Campus Pastor), Pastor Alex Nsiah (Resident Minister, PIWC Ho), Pastor Asante Ayeh (Youth Ministry RCC Coordinator for Volta Region), and Elder James Agbo (Ho Area SOM Coordinator).
Also present were Mr Evans Akpa (Assembly Member, Adaklu-Kodzobi), headteachers from the five basic schools, teachers, and staff.
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