Demonstrating Peace In Ghana’s December 2024 Elections: A Call To The Youth

Dec42024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Demonstrating Peace In Ghana’s December 2024 Elections: A Call To The Youth

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As the December 7, 2024, elections draw near, Ghana once again stands at the threshold of history. Our role as Christian youth in this defining moment is not only crucial but also spiritual. The Church of Pentecost Youth Ministry calls on you, the vibrant and God-fearing youth, to be ambassadors of peace during this election season. PEACE: A BIBLICAL MANDATE Scripture repeatedly calls us to pursue peace. Romans 12:18 admonishes, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” This verse highlights that peace is a personal responsibility. As young people, we have the energy, creativity, and influence to either fan the flames of conflict or sow seeds of harmony. Let us choose the latter, embodying the peacemaking spirit Jesus emphasized in Matthew 5:9: “B...

Dec42024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

IGP cautions political parties against use of ‘machomen’ to intimidate voters on election day

Ghana News

The National Election Security Task Force (NESTF) has cautioned political parties against the use of well-built or ‘machomen’ to intimidate voters on election day. During an engagement with political parties on December 3, Chairman of NESTF, Dr George Akuffo Dampare took strong exception to political parties clothing party foot soldiers with state security uniforms on election day with the view of causing mayhem at Polling Stations. The engagement with the political parties was a follow up to a previous one held a fortnight ago to address their preparedness for a transparent and violent free poll on Saturday December 7. Three concerns bordering on election security were tabled for discussion with the political party representatives following an intelligence picked by police in som...

Dec22024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Dawhenya District Donates Items Worth Of GHS 18,000 To Akuse Prison, Wins 38 Souls

Ghana News, Pentecost News

The Dawhenya District of The Church of Pentecost recently visited Akuse Prison, reflecting its commitment to prison outreach and evangelism. During this visit, the district donated assorted items valued at GHS 18,000.00 to both inmates and staff, while also leading 38 individuals to accept Jesus Christ. The donated items included toiletries, drinking water, detergents, bags of maize, sugar, gari, sanitary towels. These essentials were intended to meet the immediate needs of the inmates and to demonstrate God’s love in practical ways. The delegation, led by Pastor Bright Amankwah and his wife, Mrs. Victoria Amankwah, along with key officers, including Elders Cephas Asomani, Daniel Twumasi-Ankrah, Nana Yaw Asare, Peter Abayateye, and Deaconesses Agnes Ofori, and Eunice Frimpong M...

Dec22024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Man Accepts Jesus, Surrenders Charms For Burning

Ghana News, Pentecost News

A young man named Kwasi surrendered his charms for burning after accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and personal Saviour. This significant event occurred when a group of youth from the Tema Greenwich Meridian District English Assembly of The Church of Pentecost evangelised to him during the November Aggressive Evangelism. Kwasi explained that he used the charms for protection and to attract girls. He claimed it allowed him to cause trouble without facing consequences. He recounted being attacked three times with machetes but stated that he was unharmed due to the charms, which he believed prevented cuts on his skin. Moved by the Word of God, Kwasi realised that the charm provided only temporary protection. With this understanding, he chose to give his life to Christ. After surrend...

Dec22024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

The Grace Of God Settles Every Argument – Pastor Isaac Fordjour

Ghana News, Pentecost News

Pastor Isaac Fordjour, the Ashtown District Minister in the New Tafo Area of The Church of Pentecost, has urged Christians to consistently seek God’s grace in their lives, highlighting its power to resolve every argument and debate. During the Area ‘Divine Encounter’ held on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Area Revival Centre at Sepe-Buokrom, Pastor Fordjour referenced scripture from Acts 28:1-6 in his sermon titled, “The Grace that Settles the Matter.” He described grace as God’s unmerited favour towards sinners. Drawing from the story of Paul’s encounter with a venomous snake in Malta, the clergyman criticised the tendency of individuals to unjustly jump to conclusions about others without truly knowing them. He recounted how the people wrongfully labelled Paul as a murderer when...

Dec22024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Christians Urged To Embrace Their Calling As “A Chosen People”

Ghana News, Pentecost News

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has called on Christians to be united in purpose as God’s chosen people. Speaking passionately, he revealed that Jesus Christ did not come merely to save individuals but to build His Church—a congregation designed and summoned by God for His purpose. He made this statement on Sunday, December 1, 2024 during the climax of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) Sakumono’s weeklong prayer event dubbed “Back To Prayer Convention”. “The Church is not a random gathering; it is a group called together by God for His divine purpose in the world,” Apostle Nyamekye stated. He added that denominations are not meant to divide Christians but are strategic platforms to reach more people and bring them into the fold of God...

Nov302024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

God Interrupts, Intervenes & Intercepts – Apostle Eric Nyamekye Reveals

Ghana News, Pent TV, Pentecost News

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has called on Ghanaians to prioritise prayer as the nation approaches its next elections, as God can interrupt, intervene and intercept any foreseen bad event. He said this at the 2024 All Ministers and Church Leaders Prayer Conference held under theme: “Let Peace Prevail (Matthew 5:9)” at the Perez Chapel International Auditorium at Dzorwulu in Accra. Speaking on the theme “The Relevance of Prayer”, Apostle Nyamekye highlighted the critical role of prayer in influencing outcomes and inviting divine intervention. “It is better for us to pray into the elections than to have the elections done and regret not praying,” he cautioned, adding, “Prayer is bringing God into the equation.” Drawing on the request made by Jesus’ ...

Nov292024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Chairman Graces Jospong Group’s Annual Thanksgiving Service

Ghana News, Pent TV, Pentecost News

At the invitation of Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, delivered a sermon during their annual thanksgiving service held today at the group's headquarters in Accra. Citing Exodus 16:1-14, Apostle Nyamekye highlighted two significant trials faced by the Israelites in the wilderness: the lack of food and water. He explained that God's provision of manna, or bread from heaven, was not merely to satisfy physical hunger but to point to a deeper truth—Israel’s entire existence depended on God. He elaborated on the typological relationship between the Old and New Testaments, revealing that events in the Old Testament serve as shadows of New Testament realities. Linking this to Jesus’ declar...

Nov292024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Road Crashes Claim 2,038 Lives In 10 Months

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social

In a startling revelation, road crashes in Ghana have claimed 2,038 lives within the past 10 months, according to data from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). This alarming figure underscores the dire need for improved road safety measures across the country. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has identified speeding, reckless driving, and poor road conditions as major contributors to this rising trend. The data also reveals over 7,500 injuries during this period, reflecting the widespread impact of traffic accidents on Ghanaians. In an interview with PENT NEWS, the Public Relations Officer of the National Road Safety Authority Mrs. Pearl Adusu Sateckla, stated that the enforcement of traffic law plays a significant role in combating road crashes. She ...

Nov282024 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Open Burning Of Waste In Ghana’s Cities Polluting The Air – Deputy Danish Ambassador

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing

The Deputy Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana, Vibeke Sandholm Pedersen says a major source of air pollution in the country is the mishandling of waste. According to her, the burning of waste, especially plastic materials, in the country’s major cities is contributing to high levels of air pollution and affecting climate change in several ways. “In some of Ghana’s biggest cities, a major source of air pollution is the open burning of waste. This is an illegal and extremely dangerous practice, especially because of all the plastic often involved in the burning,” she said. “This has a severe negative impact on public health, contributes to climate change, and causes severe air pollution,” she added. The Ambassador noted that this situation is a common practice among Ghanaians, as she...

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