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Fritz Ramseyer Memorial Congregation goes ‘Old Skull’
Some members pose for the camera after the service
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Fritz Ramseyer Memorial Congregation, Bubiashie, Accra last Sunday held its ‘Old Skull’ Day service.
It was a sight to behold as the congregants attended the service clad in outfits which were popular in the 1940s through to the 1960s.
Men and women were spotted adorned in stockings, bushy weave-ons, high waist trousers and boots of all kinds and sizes. The children were not left out as their parents and guardians ensured they were clad in appealing old school outfits to mark the day.
Rev. John Nii Yartey Dickson the Minister-In-Charge of the Church said, the event was part of programmes outlined to commemorate the annual Ramseyer Month, celebrated in March each year, with interesting activities.
He said the month was also used to pray for the souls of the founding members and gallant soldiers who had worked towards the establishment of the church. Additionally, the month highlighted the contributions of Basel Missionaries who had sacrificed their lives to ensure Christianity became popular in Ghana.
Delivering his sermon, Mr Richmond Appiah, an Elder of the Church admonished Christians to live exemplary lives by being the light of the world.
He stated that it was very dangerous for Christians to behave like the Pharisees saying: “As horrible as physical blindness may be, there is a more dreadful kind of blindness which is the spiritual blindness.
“The Pharisees were suffering from spiritual blindness because they lacked insight. They failed to see Jesus as the light of the world,” he said.
A member of the church, Abigail Paintsil said she could picture how people dressed in the 80s. “I wished these programmes could be organised often.”
Stephen Mensah another member of the church said the church had been organising different events but “this is the first time I have joined this exciting ‘old skull’ event.”
By Agnes Opoku Sarpong
Education Minister Haruna Iddrissu has announced that government is working to make education free for all learners with special needs, with funding expected to come from GETFund.
He shared the plan during a press briefing with the media.
According to him, an initial estimate shows that the policy will require between 65 million and 100 million cedis every year.
He noted that GETFund currently has a budget of 9 million cedis, and with proper adjustments, it should be possible for the fund to release about 100 million cedis every other year to support the policy.
Mr Iddrissu added that government is also committed to providing free tertiary education for all persons with disabilities.
He explained that the support will go beyond classroom learning and will include feeding and the provision of assistive learning devices for learners with special needs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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