Joseph Attoh 
The La Area Head and Executive Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, has emphasised that the forebears of the Church, including Apostle James McKeown, Apostle Agyir Paintsil, Apostle Frederick Stephen Sarfo, Apostle Martinson Kwadwo Yeboah, and Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, among others, demonstrated exceptional sacrificial giving that greatly contributed to the Church’s growth and impact.
He made this remark during the climax of the Area Officers’ Retreat I, held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC – French).
Delivering a presentation titled “Transforming the World Through Sacrificial Giving,” with scriptural references from Hebrews 11:7–9 and Genesis 3:5, Apostle Dr Nuekpe explained that biblical figures such as Noah, Abraham, and Moses offered themselves and their resources in obedience to God, thereby advancing His purposes.
Referencing Acts 4:32–37, he stated that God expects believers to willingly offer their possessions in support of His work. He noted that all of God’s creation, including the air, sun, moon, stars, trees, birds, and fish, gives continually for the sustenance and progress of humanity. “All that you are and have belongs to God,” he stressed.
Apostle Dr Nuekpe stated that the Church thrives primarily through the tithes, offerings, and sacrificial giving of its members, emphasizing that these practices remain essential to the Church’s Possessing the Nations agenda. Jesus Christ, he added, set the highest example by giving Himself sacrificially for humanity.
Drawing from Luke 21:1–4, he highlighted Jesus’ commendation of the widow who gave all she had. He also cited the example of King David, who desired to build a temple for God, and the Macedonian believers who, despite their scarcity, gave generously to support God’s work.
He further narrated the story of a young man from the pagan town of Baal Shalishah who brought his gift to support Prophet Elisha during a famine, underscoring the lesson: “Learn to give both in season and out of season.”
Apostle Dr Nuekpe cautioned members against internet teachings that condemn tithing, urging them to uphold the biblical truth that the tithe is holy to God. He explained the various forms of tithes observed in Scripture, the Levitical tithe given to priests, the priestly tithe offered by priests themselves, and the charity tithe given every three years to support the needy.
He encouraged members to remain faithful in tithing in order to attract divine blessings and eternal rewards.
In his concluding remarks, he noted that tithing and sacrificial giving are not merely commands but privileges, God’s ordained channels for blessing His children.
In attendance were Mrs Juanita Nuekpe, District Pastor Daniel Nana Sei Mensah, and his wife.
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