A glorious burial and memorial service was held in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in honour of Elder Emmanuel Freeman Kofi Mireku, a retired elder of The Church of Pentecost.
The service, which took place at the Koforidua Jubilee Park, was a true celebration of a life well-lived, with an atmosphere filled with joy and praises instead of sorrow.
Elder Emmanuel Kofi Mireku, 105, was the father of the celebrated Ghanaian Gospel musician, Elder Dr Emmanuel Kwesi Mireku, known by his stage name ‘Elder Mireku.’
The service featured a poignant sermon on ‘The Book of Life’ based on Revelation 20:11-15, delivered by Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng, the Ashanti Regional RCC Coordinator and Kwadaso Area Head of the church. He explained that the Book of Life contains names not just for earthly life but for eternal life with God.
According to him, acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Saviour is crucial for one’s name to be recorded in the sacred book.
Apostle Kwarteng stated that while there may be various interpretations regarding how names are added or removed from the Book of Life, the most widely accepted belief is that acceptance of Christ is the only basis for securing one’s name in it for eternal salvation. He indicated that accepting Jesus Christ as one’s Lord and personal Saviour is the only means by which a person’s name can enter the Book of Life.
Elder Emmanuel Kofi Mireku was celebrated not only for his spiritual leadership but also for his healing grace and anointed ministry. His life was marked by extraordinary encounters with the divine, culminating in a remarkable series of events.
As a man who had discipleship as one of his core values, he mentored many young men, most of whom have become Elders, Pastors, and Apostles of The Church of Pentecost. Some of his mentees include Apostle Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng (Kwadaso Area Head), Prophet Kwesi Asante Annor (Resident Minister, PIWC Trasacco), among others.
Elder Mireku presided over several assemblies and established 24-hour prayer programmes and all-night services, inspiring young believers to become intercessors.
He lived until the age of 105 when he was finally called into glory to meet his maker, whom he served diligently on earth.
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