The Abura Dunkwa District in the Cape Coast Area of The Church Of Pentecost has refurbished and rededicated its Central Assembly, Egyir Paintsil Memorial Temple Church Building.
The ceremony, which took place on Sunday, April 21, 2024 was officiated by the Area Head, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, who will be retiring in August 2024.
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| Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi (Area Head,Cape Coast) |
Speaking on the topic '' An Unleashed Church Built To Spread'' based on Mark 11:1-10 , John 20:22, Pastor Gideon Osei Apau posited that Jesus Christ has empowered Christians to spread all over the world with the Good News.''We have received the Holy Ghost to redeem those under the bondage of sin'', Ps Apau added.
In a brief history about the project, Elder Augustine Eyeson said, the building had her foundation stone laid by Rev. James Mckeown, founder of the Church of Pentecost and assisted by Apostle A.T Nartey and Rev J. K Terchie, the District Minister for Abura Dunkwa in 1978.The building was later dedicated by Prophet M. K Yeboah of blessed memory(Former Chairman) and assisted by Apostle F.C Ampiah and Rev. P. J. Y Amponsah on November 26,1989.
Due to some unforeseen natural occurrence, the roof ripped off and then paneled ceiling was broken down.The work was started in 2018 under the abled leadership of Apostle Samuel Antwi who had arrived at that time as Area Head through the enthusiastic spirit of the District members and presbyters.
''Through the determination and hardwork of the District Minister and Wife, Ps.William & Mrs. Offei Antwi from August 2021,today, we are witnessing what the Lord has done'', Elder Eyeson added.
