The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, led a host of ministers and traditional leaders to dedicate the newly constructed Ruth Adwoa Boatemaa Memorial Temple in the Sekyere District of the Ejisu Area of the church.
The project, which cost a total of USD 600,000, was fully funded by the children of the late Deaconess Boatemaa. Their generosity, they said, was inspired by their mother’s love for the Church, her tireless service, and her lifelong encouragement for them to support the work of God.
The new church building, formerly known as the Banko Central Assembly, stands as a tribute to the late Deaconess Ruth Adwoa Boatemaa.
In recognition of her legacy, the leadership of the church has named the newly built temple after her.
The edifice is an architectural landmark within the area, designed to comfortably seat over 600 congregants. It boasts a spacious main auditorium with a gallery, all fully furnished and equipped with advanced audiovisual systems, quality musical instruments, and a state-of-the-art public address system.
In addition to the main worship space, the facility includes two auditoriums for children services and office spaces for both the district pastor and his clerk, each complete with ensuite washrooms.
The building also includes a multipurpose nursing mother’s room that can serve as a temporary bedroom, as well as a storeroom and separate sanitary facilities for both children and adults.
A borehole installed on-site ensures a reliable water supply to the entire facility. Outside, a paved parking area welcomes worshippers, complemented by an electronic signpost and a standby generator to provide electricity during outages from the national grid.
Delivering the sermon at the dedication service, Apostle Eric Nyamekye described the family’s gesture as a remarkable act of faith, saying, ‘Anyone who builds for the Church without using the Church’s funds has done a very great job.’
Quoting from 1 Chronicles chapter 22 and 2 Chronicles chapters 6 and 7, he referenced David’s preparations for the temple and Solomon’s dedication, explaining that it is God’s name and presence that make a temple holy.
He reminded the congregation that the glory of any church building is tied to the righteousness of its members. He, therefore, urged believers to dedicate not just their money but their services, such as ushering, cleaning, or playing instruments to the work of God.
The Banko Assembly traces its roots back to 1948 when Evangelist Adu Pare, then based in Konongo, began outreach in the area. Ruth Adwoa Boatemaa, one of the early converts of Rev. James McKeown (The Founder of the Church), became a foundational member of what was then known as the Apostolic Church. Her faith journey was marked by commitment and sacrifice, often walking long distances to attend church services in Effiduase and later Ashanti Mampong.
Until her passing on January 20, 2020, Deaconess Boatemaa served the Church faithfully, contributing significantly to its spiritual and physical growth. After her final funeral rites in November 2020, her family expressed their desire to honour her memory by rebuilding the old church building.
Present at the service were Apostle James Oko Banor (Ejisu Area Head); Apostle Victor Asamoah (Bompata Area Head); Apostle Michael Agyen Brefo (Aflao Area Head); Apostle Daniel Yeboah Nsaful (Old Tafo Area Head); Apostle Bright Nyamedor (Director, Ghana Evangelism Committee); retired ministers of the gospel, invited guests and traditional rulers.
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