GHANAIANS URGED TO PRAY FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS (PAGE 16)

THE Presiding Prelate of the Western-West Africa Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Zion Church, Right Rev. Dr Kenneth Monroe, has urged Ghanaians to be strong and prayerful as the country approaches the December elections.
The Presiding Bishop said it was only through prayers that peace and unity would prevail among the leaders during and after the elections, adding that every Ghanaian had to take up this responsibility.
Bishop Monroe said that when he delivered the sermon at the thanksgiving service to round off activities marking the 109th Session of the East Ghana Conference of the church, held at the Aggrey A.M.E. Zion Church at Mamprobi in Accra.
He spoke on the theme “Making the Impossible Possible with God, Discovering our Future”.
He charged the leaders of the nation and all political parties to bury their differences and forge forward.
Bishop Monroe noted that since the beginning of the year, the country had gone through a lot of good and bad experiences and cited the recent accident on the Takoradi-Komenda road that claimed 17 lives as one of the tragedies, adding that Ghanaians should continue to build their faith in God and embrace the opportunities God gives them to make the impossible possible.
He also commented on the increased food crisis, and advised that the country should concentrate more on adding value to its exports.
Bishop Monroe urged Christians to change their behaviour towards God, explaining that most Christians had the tendency to forget God and ended up pleasing themselves instead of God.
The Co-ordinator of Episcopal Affairs and Presiding Elder of the Accra North District of the church, Rev. Peter E. T. Sefogah, who hosted the conference, challenged the members to change their attitude towards social activities. According to Rev. Sefogah, Christians should not forget their role in the larger society since God was everywhere and judges us according to our deeds in the church, at home and workplaces.
He used the occasion to appeal for funds towards the church’s new project.
Rev. Sefogah encouraged the members to also participate in the elections and pray without ceasing to ensure that the poll which falls on a Sunday is devoid of conflict that can undermine the success chalked up in democratic governance since 1992.
As part of the 109th Session, four pastors were elevated as elders and two others as deacons. The elders are Rev Eva Mensah, Rev. Jerry Tagbor, Rev. David Mensah and Rev. Ayayee. The deacons are Rev Albert Hukportsi and Rev. Philip Hlordzie. The ceremony was graced by Mrs Sheila W. Monroe, Missionary Supervisor, Rev. Dr Godfred N. Zormelo, Senior Bishop’s Deputy and Rev. Charles K. Gbagbo, Bishop’s Administrative Assistant.