Joseph Otsibah 
Elder Nanabanyin Barnes and his family, members of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Manchester, United Kingdom, have constructed and donated a fully furnished church building valued at GHS 165,080.00 to the Seripe Assembly in the Sakpa District of the Sawla Area.
The building, which replaces the church’s former mud structure, was dedicated on Friday, October 10, 2025, in a colourful ceremony attended by the benefactor, Elder Nanabanyin Barnes, ministers of the Church, traditional leaders, and members of the community.
The Sawla Area Head, Apostle Frederick Obboh, assisted by the Sakpa District Minister, Overseer Solomon Dzitse, dedicated the new church building on behalf of the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye.
Delivering a sermon on the theme “Do Not Leave Jerusalem,” Pastor Godfred Osei-Frimpong, Bole District Minister, admonished Christians to remain steadfast in Christ and in the Church, drawing lessons from 1 Kings 2, Acts 1:4, and Luke 10:30. He emphasised that staying connected to Christ and the Church brings salvation, protection, empowerment, and blessing, while straying exposes believers to spiritual danger.
The dedication service attracted several dignitaries, including Mrs. Joana Mina Obboh (wife of the Area Head), and ministers from various districts. Also in attendance were the Chief of Seripe (Seripewura) and other traditional leaders.
In appreciation, Apostle Obboh led the congregation in a prayer of blessing for Elder Barnes and his family for their remarkable act of generosity.
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the Church, Overseer Dzitse thanked Apostle and Mrs. Obboh, Elder Barnes, and his family for their support, describing the donation as a major answer to prayer and a lasting legacy that has provided the Seripe Assembly with a befitting place of worship after years of meeting under trees and in a temporary structure.
Report by Sawla Area Media Team
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