Rev Wengam (2nd left) and Farouk Mahama (right) cut tape to open the new chapel
The newly erected temple of the First Assembly of God, originally established in 1931, has been dedicated to the glory of God at Yendi.
The dedication was done by the General Superintendent of the Church, Rev. Stephen Wengam, accompanied by 12 members of the Executive Presbytery, including notable figures such as Rev. Dr. Ernest Birikorang and Rev. Dr. Simon Abu Baba, serving as General Secretary and General Treasurer, respectively.
The ceremony drew a distinguished audience, including the revered elders of Yaa Naa, Abubakari Mahama II, and the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Mahama.
Reflecting on the significance of the event, Yaa Naa expressed profound admiration, noting it as an unprecedented milestone in Yendi’s history.
Rev. Stephen Wengam delivered a sermon titled “Send The Light Because There Are Still More Lands To Possess” (Joshua 13:1-7). He called upon the congregation to embark on an ambitious mission of church planting and evangelism, emphasising the importance of reaching out to unreached communities across Ghana.
The chapel
The completion of the magnificent 400-seater chapel was made possible through the generous financial support of Rev. Stephen Wengam and his wife, Lady Mrs. Monica, in response to a heartfelt request from the Senior Pastor and the church board of Yendi Assemblies of God.
The project not only included the construction of the main sanctuary, but also the refurbishment of two graves belonging to the early American missionaries, Beulah and Guy Hickok, who spearheaded the church from 1931 to 1942.
Additionally, the former chapel of the congregation, now transformed into a Children’s Chapel, received a revitalising touch.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of National Directors from the Women’s Ministry, Sunday School, and Foreign Missions, along with esteemed former Regional Superintendents and pastors from various regions of Ghana.
As a testament to the rich history and enduring legacy of the Church, the main auditorium has been christened the “Evangelist Margaret Shirer Temple,” in honour of the pioneering missionary who established the first branch of Assemblies of God in Ghana.
The refurbished former temple has been named the “Rev. Elijah Namyela Panka Temple,” commemorating the first indigenous General Superintendent.
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