SUWMA wins Bethel New Aplaku Methodist Lay Movement Week competition

THE Methodist Church, Ghana, marked this year’s Lay Movement Week with a series of activities aimed at strengthening faith, promoting fellowship, and encouraging practical Christian living. This year’s edition was under the theme: ‘Walking in the Word: Equipped for Every Good Work.’

At the Bethel Society of the New Aplaku at Bortianor, the Circuit observed the event with a three-day special event centred on knowing one’s organisation, loving the Church, and glorifying God. The aim was to promote unity in the Circuit and deepen members’ knowledge of the Church.

At the end, the Susanna Wesley Mission Auxiliary (SUWMA) emerged winners, followed by the Women’s Fellowship in second place, while the defending champions, the Christ Little Band, placed third.

The week-long celebration was climaxed on Sunday with a thanksgiving service, bringing members together in gratitude and worship. The celebration reaffirmed the commitment of the Church and its members to continue walking in God’s Word while contributing meaningfully to the spiritual and social development of society.

Speaking at the climax of the celebration, the President of the Lay Movement, Mr Kwasi Attah-Antwi, urged members to emulate Christ by allowing their lives to be directed by the word of God.

He commended both clergy and congregation for their commitment and active participation throughout the celebration, noting that activities such as the health talks, economic empowerment discussions, and lifestyle sessions helped to deepen members’ spiritual understanding.

Additionally, he said, “It also addressed practical issues affecting our everyday lives.”

Reflecting on the theme, he emphasised that Christians must go beyond merely hearing the Word of God and demonstrate it through their actions. He highlighted key initiatives of the Lay Movement, including the Lay Movement Entrepreneurship Programme, which seeks to equip especially young people with skills, mentorship, and opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods.

By Lilian Anim Amissah