The Techiman Local Council of Churches has marked its 30th anniversary with a renewed call for Christian unity, peace and development in Techiman and its surrounding communities.
The celebration, held at Adom Baptist Church in Techiman, was organised under the theme, “Unity in Faith: Celebrating 30 Years of Togetherness,” drawn from John 17:21.
Chairman of the Techiman Local Council of Churches, Rev. Roland Okai, said the anniversary provided an opportunity to reflect on the council’s achievements and strengthen its commitment to promoting Christian unity and development.
He said the council organised a Bible quiz competition during the launch of the anniversary last year and intended to make it an annual event to strengthen the Christian faith.
“We had a successful launch last year, during which we organised a Bible quiz competition that was very successful. Our aim is to make the competition an annual event, and we are appealing to sponsors to support us in organising future editions to help strengthen the Christian faith,” he said.
Rev. Okai appealed to individuals, organisations and corporate bodies to support the competition financially to ensure its continuity and enable more people to benefit from it.
He said sporting activities were also organised last week as part of the anniversary celebrations, with the main event serving as the climax of the 30-year milestone.
According to him, the large turnout at the celebration demonstrated that Christianity had gained acceptance among the people of Techiman and offered hope for the municipality’s future.
“As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, we organised sporting activities last week, and today, we are here for the climax of the anniversary, which has been very successful.
“What we have witnessed here today is a testament to the fact that the people of Techiman have embraced Christianity, and it is a positive sign that greater things can happen for the benefit of the town.” He said
He said the council was also working towards constructing an ultramodern auditorium to serve as its permanent facility, describing the project as a historic initiative.
Rev. Okai explained that traditional and political leaders had provided land for the project, adding that the council hoped to complete the facility next year.
He said the council intended to establish a gallery at the auditorium to honour individuals and organisations that contributed to the project. The facility is also expected to be opened to the public during next year’s National Thanksgiving and Prayers Day.
“We are very grateful to the traditional and political leaders in Techiman for providing us with land for the project. It is our prayer that we will complete the auditorium next year.
“We intend to include a gallery honouring all those who contributed to its construction and open the facility to the public during next year’s National Thanksgiving and Prayers Day.” He told our reporter.
The Techiman Krobohene and Kyidomhene of the Techiman Traditional Area, Oyeadeye Asa Akompanin II, commended the council for its contribution to peace, unity and development in Techiman and its surrounding communities.
“Through the good works of the Local Council of Churches, there has been peace, unity and development in Techiman and its surrounding communities.”
He, however, cautioned church leaders against allowing fundraising activities to overshadow the spiritual purpose of the church.
He urged them to focus on teaching the Word of God, spreading the Gospel and winning souls, warning that excessive appeals for money during church programmes could distract congregations from the essence of Christianity.
Oyeadeye Asa Akompanin II said churches must ensure that financial demands did not take precedence over their responsibility to nurture the faith of their members.
“My advice to churches is that they should not prioritise money over the Word of God. It appears that whenever a church organises a program, there is usually an appeal for funds. If this practice is not checked, it could deprive congregations of the true essence of the church and Christianity.
“I therefore encourage churches to concentrate more on propagating the Gospel and winning souls for the Kingdom of God rather than making constant appeals for funds.”
The 30th anniversary celebration brought together church leaders and other stakeholders to reflect on the council’s contribution to the spiritual and social development of Techiman.
The council is expected to continue promoting cooperation among churches and supporting initiatives that advance peace, unity and community development across the area.
Source: Newspyramid.com
