It was a day of joyful tears and heartfelt gratitude to God as Deacon Edem Kojo Avono and his wife, Naomi, devoted members of the New Juaben District in the Koforidua Area of The Church of Pentecost, celebrated the naming ceremony of their miracle baby, Samuel Yaw Sika Melchizedek Avono, on May 3, 2025.
After 15 years of marriage and a long, arduous journey marked by multiple miscarriages and countless medical consultations, the couple finally celebrated the birth of their son, a moment of triumph after years of fading hope. Despite the tireless efforts of medical practitioners, conception had remained elusive, making this long-awaited arrival more miraculous.
However, during a special district prayer meeting known as ‘Spiritual Clinic,’ initiated by District Minister, Pastor Samuel Yaw Asare, the church fervently interceded for couples trusting God for the fruit of the womb. It was during this period of intense prayer that a miracle began to unfold.
Just a few months after the prayer meeting, Naomi conceived, unknowingly carrying the pregnancy for 26 weeks. Having lost hope after years of disappointment, she did not realise she was pregnant until much later. Eventually, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy, to the glory of God.
The naming ceremony, officiated by Pastor Samuel Yaw Asare, was a deeply emotional occasion, graced by family, friends, and members of the church. The congregation, overwhelmed with praise and awe, celebrated the faithfulness and miraculous power of God.
In his sermon, Pastor Asare used the occasion to encourage believers to remain faithful and prayerful, reminding them that no matter how long the wait or how difficult the journey, God can do exceedingly abundantly above all they ask or think.
‘Let the testimony of Deacon Avono and his wife remind us that with faith and persistent prayer, God never fails. Delay is not denial, and in His own time, He makes all things beautiful,’ he said.
Report by David Sablah, New Juaben District
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