CHURCHES URGED TO INVEST

CHURCHES in Ghana have been advised to focus on the prospects of investment in order to have Christ-like nation.

They are also challenged to work towards loyalty for the development of the nation.

This was announced by Rev. Stephen Wengam at the 25th Anniversary celebration and Thanksgiving service of the Open Door Assemblies of God Church in Accra.

Speaking on the theme: “Arise and Shine in your days of favour”, Rev. Wengam urged the congregation to continuosly walk with God for the rest of their lives in order to renew their commitment with him.

“The more you walk with God, the more intimate you become with him”, he said.

He however commended the church for establishing an educational fund to support needy but brilliant students in the church.

The Head pastor of the church, Rev. James Dontoh also expressed his heartfelt appreciation to people who have contributed to the growth of the church during the past twenty-five years.

“I say the God of love will not forget your labour of love shown towards his kingdom”, he expressed.

Rev. Dontoh said, they were also looking into the future for new territories for the Lord, quality leadership as well as development to meet the demands of the 21st Century church.

For his part, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ablekumah Central Constituency, Mr. Theophilus Tetteh-Tsai told the congregation that the poor drainage system in the area would by 2010 be a thing of the past.

He also appealed the members not to hesitate to report any criminal case to the police since the area was over the years noted for crimes.

“As residents of the constituency, let us all help to improve the constituency through our selfless dedications”, he said.

The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God church, Rev William Dontoh noted that the vision of the church to establish an Educational Fund to support brilliant but needy students in the pursuit of vocational, high school, and tertiary education was a step in the right direction.

He however challenged the church to dram bigger and also pursue greater projects in the years ahead.

“Invest more in missions, train more leaders and make the gospel relevant to your society’s socio-economic development”, he urged.

Rev. Dontoh was optimistic that the Assemblies of God University College would soon commence after attaining accreditation from the National Accreditation Board (NAB).

The Regional Superintendent of A. G. Rev. George Annang also congratulated the members for their relentless efforts to build up the church during the past years.

He therefore asked them to continuously rely on God for strength, wisdom and knowledge for the task ahead.