THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST

OFANKORDISTRICT
YOUTH MINISTRY

End of halfyear report, 2023

January – June, 2023
PREAMBLE

‘Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were
called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as
you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and
songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you
do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to
God the Father through Him.’
(Colossians 3:15-17)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We bless the Lord God Almighty for His love and compassion in this first half of the year
2023. We are grateful for our District Pastor and his lovely wife, Pastor Kofi Atakora
Wiafe and Mrs. Vida Wiafe, for their guidance and support towards the Youth Ministry.
We further acknowledge the efforts of the entire District Executive Committee.

To our Area Leader and wife, Pastor and Mrs. Gideon Effirim Sunkwa, we say God bless
you. Our gratitude also goes to our Presiding Elders and the entire District Presbyters as
well as Local Youth Executives.

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL ASSESSMENT

This is the report on the Ofankor District Youth Ministry for the first half of the year
2023 (January to June) under review. The beginning of the year saw a great revival in
the Youth Ministry which was evident in our attendance. More activities were organized
by both the locals and the district youth to get our members more involved an equipped
to possess the nations as youth.

The District Youth Ministry currently has about 896 members of which 593 are adult
youth and 303 are teens. Our active membership currently stands at about 350 made
up of 176 teens and 174 adults. We had 31 souls won during our programmes and 10
of our members received Holy Ghost baptism.

REVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS

No reviews and appointments were made within the period of review.

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Elder Michael Ofei Awuku - Leader

Elder Samuel Kwesi Bamfo Kwagyiri - Assistant Leader

Sister Stella Commey - Secretary

Deacon Samuel Boateng - Finance

Deacon Ross Abeiku Paintsil - Organizer

ACTIVITIES

NATIONAL ACTIVITIES

The Ofankor District participated in some National Youth activities including the National
Youth week held in June under the theme, “GROUNDED IN CHRIST, REPOSITIONED
FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT - Colossians 2:6-7.”

The District also participated in the School of Apologetics organized in May by the
National.

AREA ACTIVITIES

The Ofankor District also took part in some Area Youth activities including the Area
Youth games and Youth Workers training held at Achimota Central both in April as well
as the Area Youth quiz.

DISTRICT ACTIVITES

Youth Special Church Service

The District embarked on its monthly Special Church Service from January to June
2023.

Activities held during these meetings included our annual “Love Summit” programme
held in February and seminar for education on travel. Sessions spanning from
spirituality, financial prudence, relationship and marriage talks brought dynamism to the
Youth Ministry. We also had a movie show in June, with a movie titled “Prophet
Suddenly”, which encouraged us not to be too hasty in life but in all things to rely on
God. The Youth were also involved in aggressive evangelism for the first half of this
year.

Evangelism activities

We had some of our local assemblies embarking on frequent visitations to schools

around our locality to share the gospel and motivate them to take their academics
serious. Some souls were saved to the glory of God and prayer and deliverance sessions
were also organized for them. Some schools visited include Harlem International School,
Comfort Memorial School among others.

Fasting and Prayers Retreats/All-night Sessions

The District organized some prayer sessions with the members on Special Service days.

Various Locals also organized prayer sessions which included all-night services and
fasting and prayers.

Special Recognition

A member of the Ofankor South Assembly in the District named Doris Barnes came out
as the overall best student in Fashion in the Ho Technical University (Polytechnic) and
was honoured by the chairman of the church. She is an inspiration to us all to bring out
our best in everything facet of our lives.

Media Ministry

Members were encouraged to use the various social media platforms for aggressive
evangelism on several occasions.

VISITATION

The District Leadership visited various locals on different occasions. This brought
encouragement and revival to the locals.

We also received a Pastoral visitation during our Youth week celebration.

PROJECTIONS ACHIEVED

In order to ensure attendance was effective during District Youth meetings, the venues
for our monthly meetings are being rotated among the local assemblies to ensure each
local has a feel of the district at their own level.

CHALLENGES

We experienced lateness to meetings due to work schedules of our adult youth.

PROJECTION

1. Bible Quiz, sword drill and quotation contest

2. Mega Fundraising
3. Youth Dinner
4. Halleluyah Praise

FINANCES

See attached.

STATISTICS

See attached.

CONCLUSION

In all things we give glory to the Almighty God seeing us through the year successfully.
We trust God to build a more united church through the Youth Ministry so that we will
be able to possess the nations. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us now and forever more. Amen.

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ELDER MICHAEL OFEI AWUKU PASTOR KOFI ATAKORA WIAFE
(DISTRICT YOUTH LEADER) (OFANKOR DISTRICT PASTOR)