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No ‘pain’ no gain: Stop paying pastors to fast on your behalf
Rev John Buertey Lawerteh
The Reverend Minister in-charge of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) in Big Ada of the Greater Accra Region, Reverend John Buertey Lawerteh has cautioned Christians who pay pastors to fast on their behalf to desist from it since it was not a good Christian practice.
He observed a new trend that people usually preferred to pay pasters on their behalf to avoid the inconvenience that came with fasting.
Reverend Lawerteh gave this advice when he delivered a sermon on the theme “Search for the hidden treasure” during his send-off ceremony after two years of service with the congregation.
He said where there was no pain, there was no gain such Christians were not serious with their Christian lives because no good thing comes easily.
“You must search for the hidden treasure yourself and not sit back and expect someone to do so on your behalf,” he said.
According to him, God is available and accessible to all who seek him deligently and not for a privileged few so everyone should endeavour to have a personal relationship with Him to easily approach Him.
He said there was no guarantee that the Man of God who was paid would honour his side of the agreement.
The Reverend Minister was surprised at the rate at which Christians had become nonchalant with the things of God in this era and advised them to wake up from their slumber and work hard to get the best from God.
He revealed that even in academics, people prefer taking the easy “but it doesn’t work like that. You must sacrifice to get what you want.”
“The youth also engage in sexual immorality yet claim to be praying to God for the right marriage partner which is a double standard because God expects His children to be pure and stay away from fornication,” he added.
Reverend Lawerteh became a catechist with his service with the PCG for seven years and 29 years as a Minister totaling it 36 years of service in the vineyard of God.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Big Ada.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
