By Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Obuasi.
THE Obuasi Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr John E.K. Ackon, has commended orthodox churches in the country for their high development spirit.
He acknowledged that since about two centuries ago, the orthodox churches had partnered the government in its development drive to raise the living standards of the people.
The MCE recalled the numerous projects and infrastructure the Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic and the Anglican churches had undertaken, and said this had reduced these burden of government.
“Over 40 per cent of educational institutions belong to those churches which had been a stepping stone for most highly placed citizens. And still they are not relenting,” he said.
Mr Ackon made the commendation at the inauguration of the New Estate Emmanuel Presbyterian Church at Obuasi.
The branch becomes the 33rd assembly in the Obuasi Municipality under Catechist Ibrahim Owusu.
The inaugural ceremony was conducted by the Resident Minister, Rev. Patrick Amoaning Boamah, under the chairmanship of Nana Antwi, an Obuasi-based contractor.
Mr Ackon urged new churches to chart a new course by ensuring that the poor among their congregation experienced some improvement in their lives.
In his inaugural sermon, Rev Boamah advised Christians not to be in haste for material possessions to the neglect of their soul and spirit.
Preaching the theme; “Go and bring the lost.” Rev Boamah said there was happiness in winning souls for God.
He noted that even though Jesus’ mission was limited to Israel, it was time Christians went to every corner of the world to proclaim the Word, saying “Christians must discuss Jesus,”
The Reverend Minister led the congregation in prayers for the President, ministers of state, members of parliament, the Presbyterian Church and the Moderator, Rev. Yaw Frimpong Manson.
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