The Ashaiman Area of The Church of Pentecost, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, honoured Elders Elvis Otoo (The immediate past Area Deacon) and Abraham Asante-Obeng (Executive Committee Member) for their dedicated and exemplary service on the Area Executive Committee, having served for thirteen and eight years, respectively.
The Appreciation Service took place at the Ashaiman Estate, James McKeown Temple. During the event, the Area Head, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, delivered a sermon titled, ‘Sacrificial Service and Eternal Rewards,’ based on Matthew 20:28, John 13:14-15, and Romans 16:1-23. He indicated that the Christian faith exists today because of Christ’s sacrificial giving, referencing Philippians 2:6-8.
Apostle Kumi-Larbi defined sacrificial giving as ‘relinquishing what rightfully belongs to you for the benefit of others, without expecting anything in return.’ He identified time, money, talents, skills, knowledge, strength, and property as resources that can be offered in sacrificial service, stressing that the one who gives sacrificially is someone who has truly experienced and appreciates God’s love, mercy, and salvation.
He encouraged ministers, officers, and all church workers to serve diligently without seeking earthly rewards, stating, ‘When we serve faithfully as good stewards, our labour in the Lord will never be in vain.’
Elder Elvis Otoo has served as the Ashaiman Area Deacon since the Area’s inception, working with all previous Area Heads to date. Elder Abraham Asante-Obeng also served as an Executive Committee member under three different Area Heads. The Ashaiman Area commended both men for their years of sacrificial service and acknowledged the invaluable support of their families throughout their ministry.
The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Prophet David Kankam Beditor (Obuasi Area Head), Apostle Patrick Kingsley Ennin (Retired), Apostle Emmanuel Akpabli (Retired), Apostle J. K. Barabu (Retired), Apostle Dr Samuel Gakpetor and his wife (Agormanya Area Head), Apostle David Amankwaa (Bolgatanga Area Head), Elder Professor Stephen Owusu Kwankye (Finance Board Chairman), and Area Deacons from across the country.
Report by Ashaiman Area Media Team
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