A representative of the inmates of the Weija Leprosarium receiving the items presented by the Women’s Society of the AME Zion Church

AME Zion women support Weija Leprosarium

Samuel Ohene Ewur Jan - 17 - 2025 , 09:57 2 minutes read

The Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church has made a donation to the inmates at the Weija Leprosarium.

Items donated included food, cooking oil and toiletries and the gesture was initiated by the Young Adult Missionary Society of the Women’s Ministry.

Leading the group to make the donation, the Chairman of the Presiding Elders Council of the Church in Ghana, Rev. Felix Ernest Kwaku Dodor, noted that this gesture reflected the Christian mandate to show empathy and support for those in need.

“We are called to serve and care for one another, especially those who are marginalised and vulnerable,” Rev. Dodor said, adding: “This donation is a testament to our commitment to serving others and spreading the love of Christ.”

Conference

The donation was part of activities that were lined up for the society’s annual East Ghana Conference.

Held at the Global Retreat Centre in the Accra West-Kasoa District on the theme: “Reaching the Masses in an Ever-changing World, the Journey Continues! Equity and Justice. Moving beyond Trauma,” five-day event brought together leaders from the church, including the Missionary Supervisor, Mrs Cynthia Dogbe, and the Bishop of the Western West Africa Episcopal District, Rt. Rev. Dr Hilliard Dogbe.

Other notable attendees included the Presiding Elder, Rev. Daniel Doe; a Fieldworker, Sister Prudence Hagan Banini, and the District President, Sister Gifty Love Bennin.

Empowering women

Rev. Dodor, addressing participants, said the conference aimed to empower women spiritually, socially and morally to enable them to evangelise and win souls for Christ. He emphasised the church’s commitment to promoting justice and equity for all individuals.

“We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect,” Rev. Dodor said, adding: “As a church, we are committed to promoting justice and equity in all aspects of life”.

He also urged participants to work hard and be self-sufficient, instead of looking up to others for support.

“We must take responsibility for our own lives and communities,” Rev. Dodor said, adding: “By working together and supporting one another, we can build a brighter future for ourselves and our nation.”