News from Ghana: April to June 2024
Extracts from Oliver’s Diary –
24th June –
Worship Meetings
Speaker: Mrs. Comfort Ossei-Gerning
School: Nkroful MA, Tanokrom MA
Theme: Effects of Advice
Scripture: 1 Kings 12:8-14 & 2 Samuel 13
Summary:
Rehoboam, a young king took bad advice from his peers instead of his wiser elders. This eventually had him flee for his life to Jerusalem.
Amnon, David’s son acted on bad advice from Jonadab and slept with his sister, Tamar. This led to him being killed by her brother Absalom.
Mrs Comfort Ossei at Wednesday Morning Devotion
Speaker: Ms. Ruth Cobinnah
School: Monsignoransah JHS, Takoradi.
Theme: Seeking Refuge and Safety in God
Scripture: Psalm 31:1-2
Summary:
There is no safe place in the world other than that which God offers. Children of God are assured safety in God. The devil may through tribulations and distractions but all we have to do is to call on God and He will offer us refuge.
Miss Ruth at Friday Leadership club Meeting
Speaker: Rev Oliver Ossei-Gerning
Schools:
- Korsah Complex JHS
- Woode Methodist JHS
- Nana Brempong JHS 1 & 2
- Nkroful MA JHS
- Ntankoful JHS 1 & 2
Theme: On what foundation are you building your life?
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Summary:
- They all heard the message.
- They all made a decision to build.
- They all experienced the same problem.
Prayers:
- Pray that the Lord will open their hearts to head these message and save them.
- Pray that the Lord will continue to open doors for His word in the schools.
- Pray for God’s direction and guidance and wisdom.
Pastor Oliver at Wednesday morning devotion
Speaker: Brother Theophilus
School(s): Nkroful M.A JHS.
Theme: Proper Preparation Guarantees Success
Scripture(s): Matthew 25:1-13
Summary:
Using Jesus’ parable of the 10 virgins, brother Theophilus entreats the pupils of Cobbasco to prepare when there is time so as to not be stranded at the exam hall.
Bro Theophilus at Wednesday Morning Devotion
Speaker: Rev Dr Abeiku Arthur
Schools:
- Queen of Peace School, Anaji.
- Anaji M.A
- Nkroful M.A
Theme: Divine Instruction
Scripture: John 2:5
Summary:
Dr Abeiku depicts how with the use of an instructional manual, using gadgets is easier and painless. He admonishes the pupils to pay attention to the word of God and to use it as our manual of life. He ensures the pupils that it will guarantee a fruitful life. In simple terms, whatever God tells you, do it.
Rev. Abeiku at Wednesday Morning Devotion
Speaker: Ms. Lamisi
School: Korsa Complex, Woode Methodist, Monsignoransah JHS.
Theme: Finding your purpose in God’s Plan
Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 46:11
Summary:
- Finding one’s purpose will enable the pupils to achieve their goals in life.
- The teachings will help them embrace their unique gifts and talents.
- Also to enable them make a positive impact on their friends and the world.
Miss Lamisi at Wednesday morning devotion
Speaker: Ms. Dorothy
Schools: Korsa Complex, Woode Methodist, Nana Brempong JHS.
Theme: Satan comes immediately.
Scripture(s): Mark 4:14-15
Summary:
When ever the word of God comes, Satan comes along to steal or take the Word away from you. For this reason, you have to receive it with your spirit, and through meditation, drive it deep into your heart. That will prevent Satan from stealing it away.
Miss Dorothy at Wednesday morning devotion
Leadership Club Meetings
Speakers: Juliana Darko and Mavis Anim (Officers from the Department of Social Welfare)
School: Nana Brempong JHS, Effiakuma
Date: 17th May, 2024.
Theme: How to Stay Safe Using the Internet.
Summary:
The pupils were engaged on the importance of the internet, common threats, and how to avoid being victims of the threats. Students answered questions from the officers and asked for clarity on a few points.
Juliana and Mavis (officers from Department of Social Welfare) at Leadership Club Meeting
Speaker: Ms. Ruth Cobinnah
Theme: Advantages of Social Media
Schools:
- Corsa Complex,
- Nkroful M. A,
- Rev. Cobbah Yalley JHS.
- Nana Brempong JHS
Summary:
The pupils were educated on the benefits social media offers including networking with colleagues and friends with similar interests. They were enlightened on communities that exists on social media and the collaborative possibilities. The threats social media poses were also discussed.
Miss Ruth at Friday Leadership club Meeting
16th June –
Sunday Message
On the 16th of June, being Father’s Day, Rev Ossei-Gerning preached from Matthew 6:9-10. Using the Lord’s Prayer to demonstrate the Perfect Father, who is:
- Our Source
- Our Provider
- One Who forgives
- Protector.
So as fathers we can emulate how God fathers us.
15th May –
School:
Speaker: Dr Abeiku Arthur
Theme: Divine Instruction
Verse: John 2
Summary:
Dr Abeiku depicts how with the use of an instructional manual, using gadgets is easier and painless. He admonishes the pupils to pay attention to the word of God and to use it as our manual of life. He ensures the pupils that it will guarantee a fruitful life.
School: Rev Cobbah Yalley School
Speaker: Brother Theophilus
Theme: Proper Preparation Guarantees Success.
Verse: Matthew 25:1-13.
Summary:
Using Jesus’ parable of the 10 virgins, brother Theophilus entreats the pupils of Cobbasco to prepare when there is time so as to not be stranded at the exam hall.
School: Tanokrom MA JHS
Speaker: Ms Dorothy
Theme: Essence of Praise
Verse: Psalm 138:2
Summary:
Ms. Dorothy educates the pupils of Tamso on the benefits of offering praise and sacrifices to God. She points to the fact that it has enormous benefits to the Christian. Praise has been spoken about all over the Bible and that emphasizes the relevance.
10th May –
School Visitation and Inspiration Talks Report
School:
Speaker: Ms Lamisi
Theme:
Verse: Proverbs 1:2-33
Summary:
Ms Lamisi entreats the pupils to desire wisdom which is acquired by fearing God. Wisdom, she tells will help them live an honest and fulfilling life.
School: Corsa Complex
Speaker: Bro. Theophilus
Theme: Do all with your best
Verse: Col 3:23
Summary:
Bro Theophilus speaks on the need to be consistent and to attempt everything in life with your best. He points out that services should be rendered as to the Lord and not to man.
26th April
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVER. Every blessing for today and in the coming year.
My birthday cake.
1st April –
Yesterday was our church culture day. I talked a few minute on THE KINGDOM CULTURE and finally preached on WHY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS WAS NECESSARY. We invited the Northern community, but only few attended. The Frafra tribe chairman in community attended. I believe we were all blessed by the message.
After the service, we all gathered around their native dishes and enjoyed the meal. There were nine different dishes and three different drinks. Pray that the Lord bring many to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
