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2024 Missions Orientation Begins
The Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa Fetteh is hosting the 2024 edition of orientation for newly called missionaries and ministerial students of The Church of Pentecost.
The event began today, July 9, 2024, and is expected to end on Friday, July 12, 2024 with a commissioning service for the newly called ministers who have completed their ministerial formation.
Speaking at the opening session of the programme, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, noted that as missionaries, it is good to be oriented to know the dos and don’ts of the ministry.
‘It is important that you get titbits on what to do and how to conduct yourself. We know the Holy Spirit is there, but you need a bit of training,’ he said.
He added that it is good to come toget...
VRA alerts public to potential spillage of excess water from Akosombo Dam
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has notified over 40 stakeholders, including the Minister for the Interior and local assemblies within the catchment areas of the Akosombo Dam, about the potential for excess water spillage.
The announcement, signed by Ing. Ken Arthur, Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services at the VRA, proposes a stakeholder engagement as a precautionary measure.
The communication underscores the importance of proactive engagement to ensure the Akosombo Dam's structural integrity and the surrounding communities' safety.
The VRA emphasised that while the spillage is not confirmed yet, preparing and engaging stakeholders promptly is essential.
According to the notice, these measures are part of VRA's commitment to maintaining the safety protoc...
COP-Germany Holds National Delegates Conference
The Church of Pentecost in Germany, under the leadership of Apostle Daniel Ato Eduah, organised a three-day National Delegates Conference in Hamburg.
The event, held from 20th to 22nd June 2024, aimed to strategise towards building transformative, multicultural, and multigenerational city churches across the country.
The main facilitator for the event was Mrs. Christine Musisi, founder and executive director of Inuka Ongoza Africa (INOZA).
Other notable speakers included Evangelist Sika Kwame (National Head, COP-Luxembourg), Pastor Michael Heitmann (Executive Pastor, Hoop Church), and Frau Yildiz Mirmigakis-Uyur (District Member of Parliament for Steilshoop and Bramfeld in Hamburg).
The conference brought together church leaders from various regions to discuss and pla...
2024 B.E.C.E: Schools Outreach Ministry Abeka Central Empowers Candidates
A significant gathering emerged at the Church of Pentecost, Abeka Central Auditorium, as the Abeka District Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM) in collaboration with Souls for Christ Outreach Network (SCON) organized a transformative event dubbed, 'Prayerfest' for the 2024 B.E.C.E candidates from some basic schools in Abeka and surrounding areas last Saturday, 29th June, 2024.
The event which attracted over 300 participants saw the presence of the Kaneshie Area Schools Outreach Ministry acting Coordinator and his Assistant, Elder David Arthur and Deacon Wilfred Donkor, Abeka District Coordinator, Elder Jeremiah Simpson,Souls for Christ Outreach Network Convener, Mr. Prosper Onomah, SOM Executive Member as well as Mr. Daniel Ato Kwamena Arhinful, an experienced teacher and examiner.
The ...
Okyenhene Calls On Religious Institutions To Play Active Role In Environmental Stewardship
The Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has tasked religious leaders to take an active role in environmental stewardship in the wake of the devastating effect of climate change on the global economy and its effect on human survival.
According to Osagyefuo, Ghana remains a religious Nation with majority of its citizens deeply believing in either the Christian faith, Islam and/or traditional beliefs. He says, one of the cardinal principles underpinning these religions center on environmental stewardship, yet our actions often fall short of these teachings.
Delivering a Public lecture Organized by the Graduate Students Association at the University of Ghana, under the theme: 'Transformational Leadership in Contemporary Ghana', Okyenhene posit that, transformational leaders are passi...
The Craze For Guinness World Records: A Dangerous Obsession
Between January 2023 to January 2024, there was a remarkable surge in the desire among Ghanaians and West Africans at large to break and set new Guinness World Records.
From cook-a-thons to sing-a-thons, individuals across the region demonstrated extraordinary passion to become world record holders.
Notable record attempts in the west African region include Nigeria's Hilda Baci's cook-a-thon, Ghana's Afua Asantewaa's sing-a-thon, and Chef Faila's cook-a-thon, each contributing to the wave of record-breaking enthusiasm.
The Guinness World Record revealed a notable trend in record applications from Ghana over the period. Since July 2023, a total of 355 individuals in Ghana alone applied for record holding attempts. This figure, indicated a significant upswing in record-breaking aspi...
2025 AFCONQ: Checkout full group as Ghana clash with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan
The Black Stars of Ghana has been placed in Group F for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The highly anticipated draw took place in Johannesburg at the SuperSport studios.
Under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, Ghana will face Angola, Sudan, and Niger in their group.
Notably, Ghana will compete against Sudan, coached by former Black Stars manager Kwesi Appiah.
Appiah, who is the only indigenous coach to have led Ghana to the World Cup in 2014, is also the technical director of Asante Kotoko.
Currently, he is leading Sudan in Group B of the World Cup qualifiers, competing against Senegal.
Kwesi Appiah is also a member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The winner of Group F will secure direct qualification to the prestigio...
