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Live holy lives no matter the cost …WAD Treasurer charges Adventists
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The Treasurer of the West Central African Division of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (WAD) based in Abidjan, Pastor Dr Dickson Sarfo Marfo, has called on Christians, especially members of the SDA Church, to set themselves apart and live holy lives in a culture of compromise.
Speaking at the 2026 Annual Camp Meeting Consecration Service organised by the New Life District of the SDA Church at the Valley View University, Oyibi, Dr Marfo said devotion to God, holiness and consistent study of the Bible are the only ways believers can “stand the test of time.”
The four-day camp meeting was held under the theme: ‘Integrated for Mission: Grounded in the Bible and Focused on the Mission.”
“Out of all the people, you will be blessed,” Dr Marfo told the congregation. “Take time to be holy and spend time to read God’s word. That is the only way that you can stand the test of time.”
The WAD Treasurer cautioned that merely attending church without surrendering one’s life to the will of Christ does not guarantee a person as a true Christian who is waiting for the second coming of God.
“God will never disappoint anyone who sincerely loves Him and His work no matter what,” he said.
Dr Marfo noted that these were times when true Christians must live godly lives that the world can emulate. According to him, the line between the church and the world has become blurred.
“Set apart after this camp meeting and let your life change to attract God’s blessings. Never dilute your convictions, live holy no matter the cost,” he said.
He further urged the congregation to let their lives reflect that of a true Adventist so that people can see Christ in them and return to Jesus.
He observed that today’s society does what is pleasant in its eyes, but the character of Christians must be a true reflection of what God expects of us as Christians.
For his part, the President of the East Ghana Conference of the SDA Church, Pastor Dr Ernest Kwaku Ofosu, in a sermon encouraged the congregation to allow the Word of God to correct them from negative behavior.
“Be convicted by the word of God to be grounded in the Bible,” Dr Ofosu said.
He urged members to invest time in learning the Scriptures, warning that the enemy was seeking to destroy the people of God.
The New Life District Pastor, who also serves as the Eastern Regional Manager for SDA Schools, pastor Asante Amaniampong Danso, advised members to remain faithful and steadfast as they await the second coming of God.
The occasion was graced by several dignitaries including the Registrar of Valley View University, pastor Dr Samuel Amankwah; the Communication and Legal Affairs Director of the EGC, Pastor Patrick Nyarnor; and Former President of the MGC, Pastor E.D. Poakwah, among other guests.
As part of the occasion, 19 souls were baptised into the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Caption: Pastor Emmanuel Yeboah (second right) flanked by other ministers after the ordination ceremony
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The 29th Annual Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games have once again demonstrated that sports can be a powerful vehicle for cultural preservation, business networking, friendship and peaceful coexistence.
Held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra last Saturday, the games brought together members of the two ethnic groups from across Ghana and abroad for a colourful celebration under the theme, “Unity in Diversity: The Dagaaba-Frafra Model for Peaceful Co-existence.”
The event, which has evolved from a friendly football match into a major annual gathering, featured football, volleyball, sack races, lime and spoon, tug-of-peace and a penalty shootout for senior citizens.
At the end of the competitions, the Frafra won four events, while the Dagaaba secured victories in five, with the men’s soccer match ending in a draw.
The Frafra triumphed in the men’s lime and spoon, men’s sack race, women’s sack race and women’s soccer, while the Dagaaba won the women’s lime and spoon, men’s volleyball, women’s volleyball, women’s tug-of-peace and the senior citizens’ penalty shootout.
However, the games extended far beyond the sporting arena. The stadium grounds and surrounding spaces became a vibrant marketplace, with patrons enjoying and purchasing a variety of traditional foods, drinks and cultural products.
Local delicacies, including TZ, tubaani, bambara beans, pork, guinea fowl, local fowls, dog meat and kosie, were sold alongside traditional alcoholic beverages. Traditional dresses and other culturally inspired items also attracted buyers, turning the gathering into an important platform for small businesses and vendors to make sales while promoting northern Ghanaian culture.
The cultural exchange continued long after the final sporting contests, as patrons remained at the venue to eat, drink, socialise, dance and party well into the night.
In her remarks, the Guest of Honour, Dr Matilda Aberese-Ako, said the gathering represented much more than competition, describing the Dagaaba-Frafra relationship as a historic bond that had evolved into a modern sporting tradition and an instrument for peace.
MTN Ghana has been the headline sponsor for the games for the past 10 years.
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MTN Ghana has undertaken a tree-planting exercise at the Chipa Forest Reserve as part of its commitment to protecting the planet and support the restoration of degraded sections of the forest.
The activity forms part of the company’s 2026 Sustainability Month celebration held under the theme “Small Actions: Big Impact,” and its 30th anniversary celebration.
It was held in partnership with the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Rainforest Alliance with MTN Ghana supporting the restoration of approximately two hectares of degraded forest through the planting of 1,666 trees.
Due to the current dry weather conditions, 833 trees were planted during the exercise, with the remaining 833 to be planted when the rain commences.
The exercise brought together MTN employee volunteers, officials from the Forestry Commission and representatives of the Rainforest Alliance, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in driving environmental sustainability.
Speaking at the event, the Acting General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, emphasized the critical role trees play in sustaining life and protecting the environment.
“Trees are essential to human survival and healthy ecosystems. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, regulate temperatures, protect soil, support biodiversity and provide habitats for many species. They also conserve water, reduce erosion and help communities adapt to the effects of climate change,” she said.
The District Manager of the Tema-Ada Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, Linda Ansah, welcomed MTN Ghana’s support, describing it as a valuable contribution to efforts aimed at restoring degraded sections of the reserve.
The Country Director of the Rainforest Alliance, Nicholas Jengri, also welcomed the partnership and emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.
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