Okye Ekyir Aldersgate Methodist celebrates 10th anniversary
The Okye Ekyir Aldersgate Society in the Mankessim Circuit of the Cape Coast Diocese of the Methodist Church has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a call on the youth to seek values of hard work, honesty and humility to build a brighter future for themselves and the country.
Speaking at a ceremony to climax activities last weekend, the Minister in charge of the society, Rev. Benjamin Ackah, advised the youth in the country to eschew drug addiction, sexual immorality and the pursuit of quick riches. He urged them to make God the foundation of every endeavour in order to achieve greater heights.
He said: "Horses and chariots are prepared for battle but victory comes from the Lord," urging the youth to trust God for their upliftment.
Don't cut corners
Rev. Ackah said cutting corners for quick riches, ignoring the values of honesty and hard work, eventually had devastating consequences on individuals and families and society.
He said while money and wealth are important in life, their significance has been overly emphasised at the expense of values such as honesty, hard work and goodwill.
He, therefore, advised the youth to lawfully seek wealth, not ignoring Christian values.
Rev. Ackah described the members of the Aldersgate Society as unique people who were committed to the development of the church.
He was hopeful that the next 10 years would see the church raising well-grounded Christians committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Spread gospel
The Superintendent Minister of the Mankessim Circuit of the Methodist Church, Very Rev. Isaac Aidoo, urged the Aldersgate Society to work harder to spread the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ which had the power to save.
He commended the minister and congregation for their steadfastness which had led to the steady growth of the church.
The Cape Coast Diocese Chairman of Methodist Choirs and a founder member of the society, M. K. Ato Brown, acknowledged the contribution of the church to the development of members in the area, saying many youths had been supported to remain in school.
He paid tribute to the then Very Rev. John Buah Kwofi, Very Rev. Michael Panford, Very Rev. Emmanuel Adjei and Very Rev. John Otoo, who all contributed to the start and development of the society.
He called for support towards the completion of the society's church building.
Mr Ato Brown also advised the youth to be humble and learn to prepare themselves for the future and urged parents to train children in the fear of the lord, saying the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
