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October 2009 • The National Newsletter of The Church of Pentecost Canada
Welcome, Apostle
Bediako and Family!
Aps. Dr. Bediako and family
Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Owusu Bediako and his family
were welcomed to the Church of Pentecost Canada on Sunday,
October 25, 2009 at the McKeown Worship Centre in Toronto.
Apostle Bediako becomes the 4th National Head of the Church,
following the transfer of Apostle A. K. Miah to Ghana last
September. The ceremony was chaired by Apostle Alfred Kodua,
the General Secretary of the Church of Pentecost International.
At the inspiring and colorful service were C.O.P. ministers and
brethren from other nations and representatives from friendly
churches in Toronto.
Apostle Kodua encouraged the worshipers with an
inspiring message on Not By Might Nor By Power. The Jewish
exiles from Medo-Persia led by Zerubbabel faced a huge and
daunting task of rebuilding the shattered Temple in Jerusalem.
Not to mention the stiff opposition from their neighbors.
Consequently, God spoke through Prophet Zechariah to
encourage and energize them for the task, assuring them that
his Spirit, not their ability, will accomplish the task. The exiles
then rose to the challenge and rebuilt the Temple. Apostle
Kodua, therefore, called on the brethren to rely on the Holy
Spirit alone, not on their intellect, experience or strength, for
success. For, “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,
says the Lord Almighty” (Zechariah 4:6 b). As believers pray
Fare Well, Aps. Miah
and Mama Mary!
Aps. Miah and family at the historic service
The day finally came for the send-off service for
Apostle A.K. Miah and his family who have been transferred
to the Agormanya Area in Ghana. It was at the McKeown
Worship Center in North York, on Sunday, September 20,
2009, where over two thousand worshipers gathered from
across the nation for the bitter-sweet ceremony. The
officiating Minister was Apostle Dr. S. K. Baidoo, the
International Missions Director, accompanied by his wife,
Rebecca. Among the teeming worshipers were brethren
from COP USA and friendly Churches in Toronto. Also present
were Mr. Kwabena Asare, the out-going Ghana Consul
General in Toronto, and Dr. Charles McVety, President of
Canada Christian College, among other distinguished guests.
Preceding the Sunday Service were the Appreciation
and Presentation
nights on the Friday
IN THIS ISSUE
and
Saturday
respectively, during Unction to Function ....................................................3
which members and National Youth Conference in Toronto ..................4
leaders
gave Toronto and Montreal Areas Inaugurated ............7
What is your Last Request? .......................................8
glowing testimonies Walking in Forgiveness...............................................9
of the outgoing Quelle Est Votre Derniere Demande? ...................10
Minister and family. COP Canada Breaks New Grounds in Three
Provinces .....................................................................12
Apostle Miah and his
CHURCH NEWS
Aps. & Mrs. Miah with pastors and wives
wife, Mary, were praised for their love,
wisdom, commitment and vision,
among other things.
Equally
impressive are their ministerial
endeavours.
Called as full-time
Minister in 1983, Apostle Miah,
together with his wife, has laboured far
and wide in the Lord’s Vineyard,
bringing salvation, healing and
deliverance to countless lives by the
power of God. He started the Church of
Pentecost in Gabon and planted other
churches in the Cameroon and
Republic of Congo. Other places they
have ministered are: Ghana, Cote
D’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Malawi,
South Africa, France, Holland, Belgium,
United Kingdom, USA, Brazil and
Canada.
Pentecost Village Committee presenting
a gift to Aps. & Mrs. Miah
Apostle Miah became the
National Head of The Church of
Pentecost Canada in November 2004
following the transfer of Apostle Kwesi
Ackah-Baidoo to Ghana. Together with
his family, Apostle Miah has made a
huge impact on the Church in Canada
over the last five years. Under his
leadership, church membership grew
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from 3255 to 4391, Assemblies rose
from 13 to 18, and Ministers from 9 to
12. Apostle Miah had great passion for
evangelism, church planting and
international missions. He, therefore,
encouraged witnessing, reached the
community with salvation and other
sermons via radio (FM 101.3), and also
sent donations of cash, instruments
and clothing to Cameroon, Gabon,
Mali, Ethiopia and Brazil, to mention
but a few.
As a visionary, Apostle Miah
Aps. Dr. S. K. Baidoo and other ministers
pray for Aps. Miah & family
initiated the Pentecost Village Project
by acquiring a 23-acre property in the
City of Vaughan, which project
envisions a 3500 capacity auditorium
as well as educational, recreational and
counselling facilities.
His social
programs included the Jonah
Passage- a crime- prevention and
restorative justice program- which
rescued over 50 young men and
women from the grip of the law, giving
them a second chance to turn their
lives around for the better.
In his Sunday sermon, Not What I Will
But What You Will (Mark 14:32-36),
Mrs. Miah joins other deaconesses to
dance to God’s glory
PENTECOST HERALD • October 2009
National Executive members making a
presentation to Aps. & Mrs. Miah
Apostle Dr. Baidoo called on the saints
to bring their will under subjection and
do the will of God at all times, however
hard and unpleasant it might be. Just
as Jesus, though burdened by his
impending agony of the cross, never
gave up but prayed for God’s will to be
done in his life, so must believers resist
their flesh and please the Lord so as to
be victorious.
Responding, Apostle Miah
thanked God who rescued him from
darkness into his marvellous light and
called him into his service. He also
thanked the Church leaders, members
and all others for their support, gifts
and services, and prayed for God’s
blessings for them all. Concluding,
Apostle Miah urged the brethren to
unite as one body, listen to the voice of
God and obey Him alone, citing Joshua
24:24: And the people said to Joshua,”
We will serve the Lord our God and
obey him.”
Aps. Dr. Emmanuel Owusu
Bediako of USA replaces Aps. Miah as
Head of C.O.P. Canada as of October 25,
2009.
Aps. Dr. E. O. Bediako and Mrs. Faustina
Bediako, incoming National Head
CHURCH NEWS
Unction To Function
Some of the Apostles and pastors
in prayer at the Convention
The theme for the C.O.P. North
American Holy Ghost Convention held
in Toronto October 1-5, 2008, was
Holy Ghost-Unction to Function
(Acts 1:8). True to the theme, there
was a heavy presence of the Lord in all
the meetings as the worshipers
praised and adored the Lord, and the
messages came with power and
conviction. At the end of the glorious
times of fellowship, worship and
uplifting messages, it was evident that
the brethren had received fresh
insights and anointing to go
transform their places of ministry.
Eight people were baptized with the
Holy Spirit, while many others were
healed and revived. Attending the
august Convention was Apostle Dr. S.
K. Baidoo (the International Missions
Director and Chairperson for the
occasion) and several other Apostles,
Prophets, Pastors and Officers of the
Church of Pentecost worldwide. Also,
in attendance were the Ghana
Consulate General in Toronto and
other community leaders. Glory to
God for the great gathering! And
bravo to the hosts- COP Canada- for
their wonderful reception and
organization!
The themes for teaching and
discussion were about the same for
the preceding Pastors and Wives
Conference and the General meetings.
The call was clear and persistent for
Aps. Dr. S. K. Baidoo (IMD) and
ministers and wives at the Conference
the lay and clergy alike to have a real
encounter with the Holy Ghost so they
would be touched and empowered
anew to live like Christ, reach out to
their communities with the good
news, and plant new churches.
Everyone was admonished to receive
and carry the fresh fire of the Holy
Ghost to their communities to impact
lives.
A view of the congregation and pastors’ wives
Brethren in prayer
Aps. Dr. Baidoo stressed on
cultural relevance in church planting
during the Pastors and Wives
Conference. The Church must have its
roots in the society and must benefit
the people. Also, practices, methods
and changes in the Church must
emerge from the felt needs of the
people. He cautioned against cultural
bias in presenting the gospel, stating
that the people must be guided to
accept and stand on the gospel to
transform
their
lives
and
communities without having to cross
cultural barriers. Aps. Dr. Baidoo
A cross section of some of the pastors
closed the Convention on the note
that God, in Christ Jesus, has restored
to mankind the glory we lost in Eden.
As the King of Glory lives in us
believers, we must manifest that glory
always.
For Prophet Amaniampong,
character- the expression of your
inner being- is of utmost importance
to God. Our total being must express
the gospel, and we must preach the
gospel with our lips and character.
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CHURCH NEWS
McKeown Assembly PEMEF
Presents Scholarship to Six Students
The Men’s Fellowship of
Mckeown Assembly presented
scholarships to six students for their
academic
excellence
and
outstanding services in the church
and community. The presentation
was made as part of their Men’s Week
program in June.
Recipients were Evelyn
Owusu-Ansah (Nursing, Sault College
of Applied Arts & Technology), Vivian
Ntiri (Environmental and Earth
Sciences, Mcmaster University),
Reynold
Akuamoah
Agyei
(Kinesiology / Health Science,
University of Toronto), Barbara
Annor-Larbi (Human Resources
Management, York University), Jeffrey
Dansoh (Biology, Ryerson University),
and Esther Aboagye-Amponsah
(Bachelor of Social Work, University of
Windsor). They were presented with
certificates and cash of $1000 each.
The
Men’s
Movement
Excellence Award was established by
the Mckeown Assembly Men’s
Fellowship to encourage the youth to
excel academically and play active
leadership and volunteer roles in the
church and community. Since its
inception 10 years ago, the Men’s
Fellowship Scholarship scheme has
been awarded to over 35 students in
the church.
Pastor & Mrs. Fynn-Sackey (Toronto District Pastor), Mrs. Ackah-Baidoo (wife of former National Head),
with the Mckeown Assembly’s PEMEF Executives and scholarship recipients
continued from page 3
With the transforming work of the
Holy Spirit in us who believe, we can
live godly lives. Watch your words;
they will become your actions. Watch
your actions; they will become your
character. Watch your character; it
will become your destiny, he
concluded.
Aps. A.K. Miah underlined the
triple anointing of King David and of
the believer as prophet, priest and
king.
With the anointing and
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character from the Holy Spirit, the
believer has power to function
effectively and do exploits for the
Lord. Aps. A. Amoah also taught that
the believer must have a real
encounter with the Holy Spirit and
walk with him always as it is the
anointing that enables us to function
effectively and uniquely. For Aps.
Ayerakwa, what we need the most is
total experience with God. Beyond
new birth and Holy Ghost baptism, we
must be filled with the fullness of God
continually and walk in the divine gifts
and abilities. Aps. Samsom O. Yiadom
highlighted the person and work of
the Holy Spirit, whom we must know,
experience and relate to as a person
on a daily basis. For, it is the Holy Spirit
who regenerates, renews, guides,
comforts, empowers for service and
makes us fruitful; even as we desire
and yield to him.
CHURCH NEWS
National Youth Conference In Toronto
The first-ever National Youth
Conference in Canada, held August 69, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Select Hotel
in Toronto, proved to be a very
powerful encounter with the Living
God. Over 300 youth from all the
districts in Canada and delegates from
USA attended the Conference. The
theme was “A Youth After God’s
Heart ”(Acts 13:22; 1 Timothy 2:15).
The speakers were: Aps. A. K. Miah
(National Head), Rev. Israel Wood, Hon.
Mary Anne Chambers (former Ontario
Minister for Youth and Children’s
Services), Dr. Anthony Hutchinson, and
Dr. Mary Ashun. Rochelle Hanson
ministered in music.
There was A Jump Off talent
show as well as workshops on
education, career development,
sexuality, self-esteem and marriage.
Throughout
the
powerful
ministrations, the youth were
encouraged to have tender hearts,
Youth from Western Canada pose with National Youth Executives and Rev. Wood
humble themselves and allow God to
use them like Josiah and Timothy.
Having a heart for God is about loving
God and seeking to please Him
through an intimate relationship with
him; not about positions, titles or how
religious we are. We are to crucify the
flesh, take up our crosses, and be on
fire for the Lord, no matter how heavy
the cross becomes. The youth were
further challenged to rise up and allow
God to use them to change their
friends, the church, and the world for
the better by accomplishing His
purposes in this generation.
The National Youth Leader,
Elder Richard Adjei, was ordained as
Youth Pastor by Aps. Miah at the
Conference. 13 youth were baptized
by immersion, 8 received the Holy
Ghost, and seven accepted Jesus as
Lord and Savior.
Youth Mass Choir ministering
Pastor James Mckeown (National Youth Patron) leading the youth in prayer
Call to Ministry
Elder Richard Adjei has been called
to full-time ministry. He will be based
at the National Head Office as
Administration Manager and will also
serve as Youth Pastor. Ovr. Adjei has
held many leadership roles in the
Youth and Children’s Ministries and
the Publicity Committee. He is
married to Gladys, a registered nurse.
May the Lord grant them grace and
wisdom to fulfil their calling.
Aps. Miah introducing Ovr. & Mrs. Adjei at the
Ordination Service
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CHURCH NEWS
Oakville Crusade
Some of the ministers at the Crusade
A Healing and Evangelistic
Crusade held in Oakville July 23-25 by
the Greater Toronto Area was a
tremendous success. The goal was
to plant a multi-national ministry in
Oakville. The theme was The God of
the Living is Your God Today (Mark
12:27). So powerful was the presence
of God during the services that seven
souls were saved, while many others
were healed and delivered. Rev. Dr.
Lyle Lee’s sermon- Cursing Your
Blessings- pointed out that God’s
blessings for man are conditional or
unconditional.
We curse our
blessings when we refuse to believe,
obey or repent. Ignoring the word of
God is ignoring our blessings. As we
dwell in Jesus- the vine- and eat his
words we bear fruit.
Rev. Dr. Alison spoke on
God’s Healing Is ForYou. He said we
have been healed already by the
sacrifice of Jesus so we just have to
walk in divine healing by trusting,
speaking and acting on the word.
Pastor Osae Gyan said that obedience
and humility are vital in receiving
from God. We must therefore be
faithful and trust God, love and cling
to him, walk blamelessly before him
and be sensitive to the Spirit.
COPAM Inaugurated
Aos. Miah with some of
the leaders of COPAM
Pentecost
Community
Development Agency (PENTCDA)
and The Church of Pentecost Canada
inaugurated Covenant Performing
Arts and Media (COPAM) on Sunday
March 15, 2009 at 2256 Sheppard
Avenue West, North York. The
Ceremony, attended by over 350
people, included drama display and
music performances by Destined 2B,
Eden, Pentecost Youth Choir and the
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Royal Priesthood Choir. Also present
were Dr. George Ansong (PENTCDA
Board Chairman), Dr. Sandra Romano
Anthony (PENTCDA Board member),
Apostle Anthony K. Miah (National
Head Church of Pentecost), other
ministers of the Church of Pentecost,
and other community groups.
Covenant Performing Arts
and Media is a program that develops
talents of the youth through
mentoring, drama, music, and other
forms of media.
Mr. Avenger
Danquah, a former actor and film
director, is one of the COPAM
executives. COPAM is open to every
person who is interested in exploring
his or her drama and music
potentials. In addition to COPAM,
PENTCDA also runs the Jonah’s
Passage, a restorative justice and
crime- prevention program for the
youth aged 13- 25.
More information is available
via email [email protected] or via
telephone at 647-456-4266 or 416745-0242.
COPAM in action
CHURCH NEWS
Toronto and Montreal Areas Inaugurated
The Church in Canada has
created two administrative Areas for
effective governance. The Toronto
Area with Rev. Dr. Alex Agyei-Gyamera
as Area Head, was inaugurated in
September 2008 by the International
Missions Director, Aps. Dr. S. Baidoo. It
comprises the following districts:
Toronto, Peel, PIWC, Hamilton and
London.
Aps. A. K. Miah (National Head)
inaugurated the Montreal Area in
October, 2008. The Montreal Area
consists of Montreal, Ottawa, and
Winnipeg districts and has Pastor
James Mckeown Quainoo as Area
Head.
Western Canada districts
remain under the direct supervision of
the National Head.
Aps. Dr. S. K. Baidoo ( I.M.D.) introducing Toronto Area Officers
Heavenville vs. Helltown
Michelle Amon Calgary
Where would you rather be?
Will you cross the intersection of
Eternal Life?
Or make your way down Burn-forever
Street?
Both names are quite distinct You’ve
really got to stop yourself, Ask
yourself, and think Will you turn right
on Happiness Circle?
And make your way up Deliverance
Lane?
Or keep left on Pain-N-sorrow Drive
Till you reach sin and bondage fame?
Do you at present know where you
stand?
Are you in Holy Ghost Fire Park?
Or in Deceitful Demonicland?
Who’s the leader where?
President Jesus sits upon his throne,
Whiles in Helltown Chief Lucifer
reigns there
Are you walking Grace-N-Mercy
Boulevard?
If you’re looking for a second chance
It’s really not that hard…
Just get off at Anger Street Then turn
right on Selfish Drive Walk until you
see Lustful Beach And from there
you’ll see Crescent Pride Keep
walking, keep walking Until you meet
the intersection again
Where would you like to be?
And when?
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FEATURES
What is Your Last Request?
By Aps. Anthony Kingsley Miah, Immediate-Past National Head
II Kings 2:9-14; John 14:10-14
INTRODUCTION:
“Ask, and it will be given to
you; seek, and you will find; knock and
it will be opened to you” (Matthew
7:7). One of the biggest requests ever
made in the Bible is in II Kings 2:9-10
where Elisha asked Elijah to let a
double portion of his spirit be upon
him. This was in response to Elijah
requesting Elisha to ask whatever he
wanted before he was whisked to
heaven in a whirlwind. Elijah obviously
wanted to bless Elisha before
separating physically from him.
In Jewish and many cultures,
the leader or priest blesses the lesser
ones in the following situations:
Nearing Death: For instance, Isaac
blessed Jacob when he was old and his
eyes were so dim that he could not see
(Gen. 27:1:26-29).
During Separation: In Genesis 32:2629, we find Jacob asking the Angel of
God to bless him before he would allow
Him to go.
During Consecration: Kings, prophets
and priests were all blessed in Bible
times during consecration.
SEPARATION CAN BE PAINFUL:
Separation can be very painful,
but it is an opportunity to reflect on the
past, plan for the future and to ASK for
God’s blessings for the loved ones we
are leaving behind. Elisha followed
certain principles and received what he
requested from Elijah. These principles
are applicable to us today as Christians.
First, Elisha saw an opportunity
and seized it. He had seen Elijah throw
his mantle on him - a sign of authority
and power. He immediately left what
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he was doing and followed after Elijah.
An invisible hand touched his heart
and inclined him to quit his profession
and give himself to the ministry,
without any external persuasion (I
Kings 19:19).
Second, he followed with
determination and expectation. Not
even Elijah’s suggestion to him to stay
back in Gilgal (rolling the reproach),
Bethel (House of God), Jericho (where
the Israelites faced a great impediment),
and Jordan (the descender), or the
discouraging remarks by the sons of
the prophets could deter him from
following his mentor. As Christians, we
need to encounter our Gilgals so that
our reproach will be rolled away. Then
the house of God (Bethel) must also be
our house (Psalm 23:6). We face our
Jerichos as we grow, but God has
provided a way of escape. To receive
the best from God we need to
encounter our Jordans (descend).
Humility will cause us to receive the
best from God.
ELIJAH DEMONSTRATED LASTMINUTE POWER
River Jordan was the last
obstacle but Elijah’s God was bigger
than the challenge. Elijah took his
mantle, rolled it up, and struck the
water and it was divided this way and
that, so that the two of them crossed
over on dry ground.
Greatly pleased with the
constancy of Elisha’s affection and
perseverance, Elijah bade him ask what
he should do for him, what blessing he
should leave him at parting. Elijah
seems to be saying, “ask before I go.”
Elisha did not ask for wealth, riches or
good old age but a “double portion of
his mentor’s spirit”. That was the right of
the first -born (Deut. 21:17). Elisha
yearned to do greater things for God as
His prophet – and that he was able to
accomplish. Elijah has to his credit
sixteen (16) recorded miracles while
Elisha has thirty two (32) — double
that of Elijah!
Elisha’s request was big, but it
was to be met by a bigger God. God
has big things for serious Christians. A
diligent attendance upon his
master’s instructions, and a careful
observation of his example,
particularly in his last scene, were
the conditions and would be the
proper means of obtaining what he
requested. Elisha had a long-sighted
vision, seeking the Holy Spirit power
and enablement to perform his
prophetic functions. The Spirit of Elijah
(II Kings 2:9-15) refers to the Holy Spirit.
Elisha’s return journey was more
glorious. He had learned how his
mentor did things and had received
power to do likewise. The over-flown
Jordan was not a problem to him.
Taking Elijah’s mantle that had fallen
upon him, he struck the Jordan by
calling on the God of Elijah and it was
divided this way and that. Elisha then
crossed over.
CONCLUSION:
If we will learn from leaders
who are over us, support them, and
depend on the Holy Spirit- even come
so low and eschew pride and
arrogance- and go ahead to ask for
blessing, we shall receive the unction
to function and do greater. All hurdles
will be cleared and we shall cross over
to the other side. Separation, even
though painful, has its divine benefits.
What is your last request? Deny
yourself, follow expectantly, desire the
best from God. Look out for a vacuum
that needs to be filled in the body of
Christ and ask for anointing to flow in
the supernatural. Ask, seek, knock and
believe! And God will never turn His
back on you.
FEATURES
Walking in Forgiveness
Ewurabena Okyere-Koranteng, PIWC, North York
What is Forgiveness?
To forgive is to let go of the wrong
someone has done us. Forgiveness is a
choice we make through a decision of
our will. Forgiveness does not come
easy for most of us because our natural
instinct is to withdraw in self-protection
when we have been hurt by others. We
do not naturally overflow with mercy,
grace, and forgiveness when wronged.
Certainly, it is not easy to forget hurts,
but we can forgive and move on with
our lives. Forgiveness is not a one-time
action; it must be a lifetime effort and
attitude. Forgiveness should come out
of our hearts in obedience to God
(Matthew 18:21-35).
Why Do We Have To Forgive?
We are commanded to forgive
Forgiveness is a divine quality. God is
merciful and forgiving and he wants us
to be like Him in showing love and
forgiveness. Thus we need to forgive
others so as to obey and honor God.
Colossians 3:13 says: “Bear with each
other and forgive whatever grievances
you may have against one another.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you.’’ Again,
Hebrews 10:30 states “ For we know Him
who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will
repay,”says the Lord. And again, “The
LORD will judge His people. Thus, when
we forgive others we show ourselves as
the children of a merciful God and
appreciate His forgiveness for ourselves.
We should forgive so that our prayers
and blessings are not hindered
Unforgiveness holds back our prayers,
blessings and impedes our walk with
God. Mark 11:25 says: “And when you
stand praying, if you hold anything
against anyone, forgive him, so that your
Father in heaven may forgive you your
sins.” If we have been praying endlessly
for our needs but it is taking too long for
God to respond to us, we must check
our lives; it may be that we have
unforgiveness in our hearts. We try to
defend ourselves when someone has
wronged us, thinking that God will hear
our prayer and forget the other person.
If we walk in unforgiveness, our prayers,
praises and worship will hit the ceiling
and bounce back, just like Cain’s
offering never pleased the Lord.
We should forgive to avoid needless
suffering
We are the ones who suffer the most
when we choose not to forgive. The
anger and bitterness we harbor in us
against others make us moody, gloomy,
and explosive. As these emotions boil in
us, we can develop sicknesses such as
fever,
headaches,
and
even
hypertension. Just let go and receive
the healing of God. When we do forgive,
the Lord frees us from the vile emotions
of anger, bitterness and resentment that
previously imprisoned us.
We walk in freedom when we forgive
We grow in the process of forgiving.
Bitterness and hatred not only stunt our
spiritual growth; they also put us at
odds with God Himself. It takes a
stronger person to forgive and not
retaliate. Forgiving others shows we are
growing in the Lord. We walk in
freedom when we forgive. We are freed
from hurt, stress and sin. We put the
devil to shame when we forgive others
thus Ephesians 4:26-27 urges us not to
give the devil a chance in our anger. The
enemy can no longer control our
emotions and actions since we do not
get bitter or hateful when we are hurt
by others.
How Can We Forgive?
Many people want to forgive but have
difficulty doing so. Understanding the
process of forgiveness can make it
easier to achieve. We forgive by faith
and out of obedience. We must trust
God to do a deep work in us so that we
can forgive others
genuinely
and
completely.
We
will know the work
of forgiveness is complete when we
experience the freedom and joy that
come with it.
Prayer is another
important weapon to break the wall of
unforgiveness in our hearts. When we
pray for the person who has wronged
us, God gives us a new heart to care for
that person. We can also pray for God to
take the hurt from our heart and help us
to let go, and also to give us the wisdom
to approach the offender where
necessary. Also, we must purpose in our
heart to forgive others since forgiveness
does not just happen. It is a choice we
make- an act of the will.
Conclusion
It is not easy for humans to forgive but
because of God’s love and power in us,
we can determine to forgive and walk in
forgiveness. We need to forgive even if
the offender does not apologize. When
we forgive, we grow in the Lord, have a
good relationship with Him, and enjoy
His blessings. We even hurt ourselves
by not forgiving. Life is too short to be
harboring unforgiveness in our hearts
which will bring us emotional and
physical pain and sickness. You do not
have to please the person you have
forgiven or be intimate with that
person. Just let go the hurt, and do not
hold it against the offender. We can do
this if we purpose in our heart to forgive
and ask God to guide and help us. When
we practice forgiveness, we show the
world that we are true believers and can
attract people to God. This way, we can
make a big difference for Christ in the
world. Unforgiveness is not from God
and it does not profit the saints. May
the Holy Spirit help us all to walk in
forgiveness and peace.
9
SECTION FRANCAISE
Quelle Est Votre Derniere Demande?
Par Apotre Anthony Kingsley Miah, Dirigeant national
2 Rois 2 :9-14; Jean 14 : 10-14
maison de Dieu (Béthel) doit devenir
aussi notre maison (psaumes 23 : 6)
Nous faisons face à nos Jéricho
comme nous grandissons, mais Dieu
a pourvu une voie de sortie pour
nous faire échapper. Pour recevoir, le
meilleur de Dieu, nous avons besoin
de rencontrer nos Jourdain(descente
ou abaissement). L’humilité nous aide
à recevoir le meilleur de Dieu.
Introduction
« Demandez, et l’on vous
donnera,cherchez,
et
vous
trouverez, frappez et l’on vous
ouvrira » (Matthieu 7 :7)
Une des plus grandes demandes
faites à jamais dans la Bible est dans 2
Rois 2 ; 9-10 OÙ Elisée a demandé à
Élie de laisser qu’une double portion
de son esprit soit sur lui.
Ceci était en réponse à la demande
qu’Élie avait faite à Elisée de pouvoir
demander tout ce qu il voulait avant
qu’il soit enlevé au ciel dans le
tourbillon. Élie, voulait visiblement
bénir Elisée avant de se séparer de lui
physiquement. Dans la culture juive
et dans plusieurs autres, le dirigeant
ou prêtre, bénit ceux qui sont sous sa
direction dans les situations
suivantes :
*Une mort proche :
Par exemple, Isaac bénit Jacob quand
il était vieux et que sa vue était si
affaiblit qu’il ne pouvait pas voir.
(Genèse 27 : 26-27)
*Pendant la séparation :
Dans Genèse 32 : 26-29, nous voyons
Jacob demandant à l’ange de le bénir
avant qu’il lui permette de partir.
*Pendant la consécration.
Les rois, les prophètes et les prêtres
étaient tous bénit dans le temps de la
Bible pendant la consécration.
La Separation Peut Etre Penible
La séparation peut être très pénible
mais c’est l’opportunité pour réfléchir
sur le passé, planifier pour le futur et
demander les bénédictions de Dieu
pour les bien-aimés que nous
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laissons derrière nous. Elisée a suivi
certains principes et a obtenu ce qu’il
demandait à Élie.
Ces principes sont applicables à nous
en tant que Chrétiens.
Premièrement, Elisée a vu une
opportunité et l’a saisie. I l avait vu
Élie jeter son manteau sur lui, un
signe d’autorité et de pouvoir. Il a
immédiatement laisser ce qu’il faisait
et suivi Élie. Une main invisible
toucha son cœur et l’inclina ou le
poussa à quitter sa profession et à se
donner lui-même au ministère sans
une persuasion externe (1Rois 19 :
19).
Deuxièmement, Il suivi avec
détermination et avec une attente.
Même pas la suggestion d’Élie pour
qu’il reste à Guilgal (reproches
successives), Béthel(Maison de Dieu),
Jéricho(là où les Israelites ont faits
face à un grand obstacle), et
Jourdain( celui qui abaisse), ou les
remarques
qui
découragent
provenant des fils des prophètes ne
pouvaient le dissuader de suivre son
maître ou son encadreur. En tant que
chrétiens, nous avons besoin de
rencontrer nos Guilgal pour que
notre reproche soit enlevée. Après, la
Élisée A Demontré La Puissance De
Dernière Minute
La rivière Jourdain était le dernier
obstacle, mais le Dieu d’Élie était plus
grand que le défis. Élie a pris son
manteau, l’a enroulé et a frappé l’eau
et l’eau était divisée ici et là, à tel
point que tous les deux traversèrent
sur une terre sèche.
Etant grandement content de la
constance,
l’affection
et
la
persévérance d’Élisée,
Élie lui
demanda ce qu’il pouvait faire pour
lui, quelle bénédiction, il devait lui
laisser avant son départ. Élie a semblé
lui dire : « demande avant que je
parte ».
Élisée n’a pas demandé la richesse, ou
une bonne vieillesse, mais une
« double portion de l’esprit de son
maître ou son encadreur ».
C’était le droit des fils-ainés ( Deut.21 :
17).Élisée avait la nostalgie de faire les
grandes choses pour Dieu comme
son prophète –et il était capable
d’accomplir cela.
Élie a dans son crédit seize (16)
miracles rapportés, tandis que Élisée
en a trente deux (32) - le double de
ceux d’Élie.
La demande d’Élisée était grande,
mais elle devait être réaliser par un
plus Grand Dieu. Dieu a de grandes
choses pour les chrétiens sérieux.
SECTION FRANCAISE
Une attente diligente concernant
les instructions de son maître et
une observation attentive de son
exemple, particulièrement dans sa
dernière scène étaient les
conditions appropriées et la raison
propre pour obtenir ce qu’il
demandait.
Élisée avait la vision de prévoir (ou
une vue de loin), cherchant la
puissance du Saint-Esprit et la
capacité d’accomplir ses fonctions
prophétiques.
Cet esprit d’Élie (2Rois 2 : 9-15) fait
référence au Saint-Esprit. Le retour de
ce voyage d’Élisée était glorieux. Il
avait apprit comment son encadreur
faisait les choses et avait reçu la
puissance de faire.
Le Jourdain qui coulait n’était plus un
problème pour lui. Il a pris le
manteau d’Élie qui était tombé, il
frappa le Jourdain en appelant le
Dieu d’Élie et la rivière se divisa ici et
là, Elisée a ensuite, il a traversé.
CONCLUSION
Si nous apprenons de nos dirigeants
qui sont avec nous, nous les
supportons et dépendons du SaintEsprit, si nous nous abaissons, nous
évitons l’orgueil et l’arrogance et
allons de l’avant en demandant les
bénédictions
nous
recevrons
l’onction de fonctionner et de faire
des grandes choses. Tout embûche
sera effacé et nous traverserons de
l’autre coté. La séparation, même très
pénible, a des bienfaits divins.
Quelle est ta dernière demande ?
Renies toi, toi-même suis avec
attente, désires le meilleur de Dieu.
Cherches un vide qui a besoin d’être
comblé dans le corps de Christ et
demandes que l’onction coule dans
le super naturel. Demandes, frappes
et croies !
Et Dieu ne te tournera jamais le dos.
« Quand Je Le Verrai »
Sœur. Françoise Masimasi, Montréal, French. Assembly.
- Lorsque toute lumière éteinte
et une plus Brillante que le soleil
allumée, sera-t-elle, sur une voie nouvelle
et vers ma destinée, je m’en irai.
-Lorsqu’apparaitra cette Lumière
plus brillante que le soleil
une route pavée d’or, de jaspe et de saphir
c’est ma destinée sur le chemin de la victoire.
-Lorsque la Lumière parfaite
resplendira, effaçant toute ténèbre
mon âme verra mon Roi, dans sa splendeur
et dans ma destinée tel qu’Il est, telle que je serai.
-Lorsque la Lumière pure et incomparable
se fera voir, je dirai, Seigneur
mon âme soupire auprès de Toi
Je t’aime, Jésus, Lumière Parfaite, ma destinée finale.
New National Executive
Committee Members
A
new
National
Executive
Committee was elected for the
Church at this year’s
National
Council
Meeting last February.
Pastor Lawrence Manu
replaces Pastor Daniel
Engmann who has
served as an Executive
member
for
14
consecutive years, while
Elder Joseph Tieku was
elected as National
Deacon (Treasurer) to
replace Elder Eric Asare-Boateng
whose term was over.
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
Christmas Convention Dec. 16-20 / 23-27
New Year Service Dec. 31
End of Year Meetings Jan.
Pastors and Wives Meeting Feb. 9 - 10, 2010
National Council Meeting Feb. 12-13, 2010
Some of the pastors and wives at the Welcome Service.
(L-R): Aps. & Mrs. Owusu (USA), Aps. Ackah-Baidoo (Area Head, New Tafo), Aps. Dr. &
Mrs. Emmanuel O. Bediako (National Head, Canada), Aps. & Mrs. Alfred Koduah
(General Secretary), and Aps. & Mrs. Ofori Yeboah (Area Head, LA).
fervently and rely on the Holy Spirit every mountain in their way shall become level
ground. By the power of God believers will complete every project they start. In
closing, Apostle Kodua urged the brethren to build a church that will stand the test
of time- a church of holiness, power and unity that will do exploits for the Lord.
Called into full-time ministry in 1992, Apostle Bediako has served in many
positions and stations, helping to plant churches in the U.S.A, Canada, Germany,
Japan, Korea and Switzerland. He was the Regional Head in Washington, U.S.A. just
before he came to Canada. Interestingly, he was one of the pioneering workers of
the Canada church. Apostle Bediako holds a PhD in Biblical Studies, and is the
author of Book of Books: A History of the Bible (2008). He is a member of the
National Clergy Association, U.S.A., and an Associate Member of the Chartered
Bankers, London. He is married to Faustina - a writer, teacher and nurse. They are
blessed with four children- Christie, Portia, Esther and Eunice.
COP Canada Breaks New Grounds
in Three Provinces
The Church of Pentecost
Canada has broken new grounds in
Sherbrooke and Quebec City in the
province of Quebec. In Western
Canada, a new assembly is being
planted in the Saskatchewan capital
of Saskatoon. Oakville is the newest
assembly in the province of Ontario.
Anyone in these cities who would
like to fellowship with us can contact
us at [email protected] or
www.pentecost.ca/branches.html
BRANCHES:
NORTH YORK:
2256 Sheppard Ave. W. Ontario M9M 1L7
Tel: (416) 745-0242 Fax: (416) 745-7163
SCARBOROUGH: 1355 Warden Ave.
Tel: (416) 755-1948 / (905) 417-3388
DOWNTOWN TORONTO:
721 Bloor Street West, Unit 102, Toronto, ON
Tel: (905) 417-6100
AJAX: 682 Monarch Avenue, Units 8 & 9, Ajax ON L1S 2G9
Tel: (416) 284-5103
MARTINSON YEBOAH ASSEMBLY:
267 Matheson Blvd. E. , Mississauga, ON L47 1X8
Tel: (905) 890-6894 / 905-901-9874
PEEL PIWC: 267 Matheson Blvd. E. ,
Mississauga, ON L47 1X8 Tel: (905) 890-6894 / (905) 814-5406
OTTAWA: 360 Kirkwood Rd #101,
Tel: (613)798-0905 / (613)-695-0125
MONTREAL: 8586-10th Avenue
Tel/Fax: (450) 629-9693
QUEBEC CITY: Tel : (418) 614 6136
SHERBROOKE: Tel: (514) 268 8490
HAMILTON: 1047 Barton St. E
Tel: (905) 296-5278 / (905) 545-8672
VANCOUVER:
#1, 12318 - 84th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 0N2
Tel: (604) 507-7725 / (604) 572-7833
CALGARY: #2, 3510-27 Street NE
Tel: (403) 695-9813/ (403) 250-9303
RED DEER: 4808 Center St. NE, Suite 8 Tel: 403-230-7610
EDMONTON: Tel: (780) 641-2512
LONDON, ON: 679 Dundas St. West
Tel: (519) 457 – 7815 / (226) 663 - 8479
WINNIPEG, MB: Tel: (204) 668-4398
SASKATOON Tel (306) 979-8329
OAKVILLE: Tel: (905) 813-7412
WINDSOR: Tel: (519) 419-2493
Aps. & Mrs. Miah with some of the brethren in Saskatoon
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website: www.pentecost.ca • email: [email protected]
Testimonies, articles, poems, etc. are welcome from all brethren
whether in English or French. Please submit them to the Editorial
Board at [email protected]
Prières de faire parvenir vos témoignages, articles, poèmes, et
autres contributions qu’ils soient en anglais ou en français à
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