Joseph Attoh 
The Ofaakor Zone of the Downtown Ofaakor Area of The Church of Pentecost has officially commenced its 2026 Easter Convention with a call to embrace the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
The five-day spiritual event began on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Ofaakor New Durbar Grounds. The zone comprises three districts – Ofaakor, Queen City and Ebenezer Estate – and the convention is being held on the theme: “God Has Given Us Eternal Life, and This Life Is in His Son” (1 John 5:11; Acts 2:29–36).
Delivering the opening sermon on the topic, “Eternal Life: God’s Indescribable Gift,” the Ofaakor District Minister, Pastor Simon Peter Agyei, emphasised the significance of Jesus Christ as God’s ultimate gift to humanity. Quoting from 1 John 5:11 and Romans 6:23, he explained that eternal life is a divine gift made available through Jesus Christ, noting that unlike ordinary gifts, Christ remains the perfect and incomparable gift given for the salvation of mankind.
Pastor Agyei explained that humanity lost its glory through disobedience in the Garden of Eden, but God, in His mercy, provided Jesus Christ as the means of restoration and reconciliation. Drawing lessons from the biblical account of the man at the Pool of Bethesda, he encouraged believers to depend fully on Christ for transformation and restoration, stating that Jesus alone brings lasting wholeness to the believer.
He further urged the congregation to approach God with thanksgiving, stressing the importance of valuing the gift of eternal life and diligently guarding one’s salvation. Sharing a personal testimony, Pastor Agyei recounted how he experienced deliverance from persistent sleeplessness after accepting Jesus Christ and receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
The message concluded with an altar call, during which participants were invited to accept Jesus Christ and embrace the salvation made available through Him. The opening service was marked by vibrant praise and worship, with a large turnout of members from the three districts within the zone.
The convention recorded notable spiritual outcomes, including 13 individuals accepting Christ, 10 committing to water baptism and one person receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The service climaxed with intensive prayers, during which many participants sought divine intervention and spiritual renewal.
Ministers present at the opening session included Pastor Simon Peter Agyei, Pastor Thompson Anane of the Queen City District, Pastor Daniel Kwame Nabaku of the Ebenezer Estate District, Apostle (Retired) Dr Benjamin Ali, Pastor (Retired) James Kwasi Hagan and Mrs Gladys Dentu (Retired).
The Easter Convention remains one of the major events on the calendar of The Church of Pentecost, observed annually to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and to reinforce the message of salvation among believers.
Report by Zonal Media Team
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