The Winneba Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie, on Friday, March 14, 2025, dedicated the newly constructed Faith Assembly church building in the Lowcost District of the Winneba Area.
The building was one of the strategic church building projects targeted for dedication this year as part of the church’s efforts to boost growth and expansion.
Apostle Tackie was assisted by Pastor Kofi Boateng, the district minister, and other ministers in the Area.
In a sermon on the theme, ‘That Name Will Not Stick,’ taken from Ruth 1:19-20, Apostle Tackie shared the story of Naomi, who, in her distress, said, ‘Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me,’ when she returned to Bethlehem.
He explained that Naomi tried to stick to the name ‘Mara’ because of her history, but that name did not stick because her story had not ended.
Apostle Tackie reminded the congregation that their stories are still unfolding and that like Naomi, whose life changed when Ruth married Boaz, their stories would one day be changed for the better because nothing is too late for the Lord.
He said that members of the Faith Assembly initially faced challenges in finding a place of worship, but the story has changed following the completion of the auditorium.
He described believers as ‘children of God, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and God’s own special people,’ citing 1 Peter 2:9 and 1 John 3:1.
He stated: ‘Let them go ahead and try to attach damaging names to us, the church and its leaders. As long as our stories haven’t ended, those names will never stick.’
Apostle Tackie also encouraged the gathering not to underestimate the power of God’s grace in their lives, noting that it is by grace they have been saved. He urged them to continue looking to God for help in all circumstances, maintain a clear conscience without harbouring bitterness, proclaim God’s praises, and uphold their devotional lives as vital to their spiritual well-being.
During the service, Apostle Tackie, on behalf of the Area Executive Committee, donated 80 pieces of plastic chairs to the assembly.
The dedication ceremony was attended by Mrs Abigail Naa Densua Tackie (Area Head’s wife), Nana Okokodurofo Asempakahene Kofi Armah I, Elder J. O. Biney (Area Deacon), and members of the church.
Report by Area Media Team
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