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Don’t consider sex as unholy …Couples advised
The National Women’s Leader of the Full Gospel Church International, Mrs Gifty Debrah, has asked Christians, especially married couples not to consider sex as an unholy, or shameful act.
According to her, sex was a sacred gift from God designed for pleasure, intimacy and bonding within the marital covenant.
Mrs Debrah made the assertion when she addressed this year’s Annual Women’s Retreat of the Full Gospel Church International (FGCI) (Virtuous Ladies) at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region last week.
The four-day retreat themed: ‘Women in Christ-Vital for Church Growth,’ was attended by Virtuous Ladies across the country.
Mrs Debrah explained that although many people were with the perception that sex was dirty, unholy or shameful, but it was a gift from God, designed for, intimacy which bonds married couples together.
She, therefore, urged Christians, especially married couples to ignore such societal opinions about sex, citing I Corinthians 7:2-4 to buttress her statement.
“Ignorance and societal misconceptions have left many believers with distorted views of sex, but the bible has provided clear guidance as holy and a powerful tool that strengthens marital unity,” she unerlined.
Again, Mrs Debrah spoke about the myths, physiological differences, and the importance of mutual understanding, foreplay and emotional connection in building a healthy marital relationship, and stronger families which in turn reflect positively in church growth.
The guest speaker, who is an Associate Pastor of Cedar Mountain Chapel of the Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Mawuli Benson, taught the women the mercy of God and said it was the greatest protection which extend to generations for the children of God.
He advised the women to always be Christ centred in order to reach out to others.
The President of the Full Gospel Church International (FGCI), Bishop Godwin Dela Fiagome, stated that the battles of believers were usually won by prayers, adding that maturity in Christ secures victory.
He, therefore, stressed the need for Christians to pursue spiritual growth.
Other speakers included, Mrs Cynthia Fiagome, Rev. Dr Fred Arhin,
Rev. James Debrah, Prophet Prince Elisha Osei and Rev. Henrietta Agorhome.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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