Ghana Methodist Societies in Massachusetts and Connecticut

METHODISTS ASKED TO CARRY THE ARMOR OF GOD.

By Dominic Andoh

Ghana Methodist Societies in Massachusetts and Connecticut organized their first

Retreat and Camp Meeting at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center in

Massachusetts from September 9 to 11, 2011. The theme for the Camp Meeting was

“Standing against the devil’s schemes”, with reference to the book of Ephesians

6:10-20.

The retreat was herald by a twenty-one day fasting and prayers led by Evangelist

Thomas Ofori (MA) and Rev’d Lawrence Yaw Owusu (CT). Over seventy-nine delegates

participated in the retreat.

Delivering the Keynote Address on the theme, the Rev’d Lawrence Owusu, Caretaker of

the New Covenant Ghana Methodist Congregation asked delegates and Christians to be

strong in the Lord and in His mighty power so that they can take their stand against

the devil’s plans to destroy what they have earned in life. Rev’d Owusu also urged

members to give stern consideration to the Methodist Hymn 578 and its contents. He

declared “That Hymns is a narration of faith, it is a personal testimony. Stressing

on the word “I“which runs through the entire hymn. According to Rev’d Owusu, our

Lord calls us to stand firm, with the belt of truth which is the armor of God

buckled around our waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with

our feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

An open forum on the way forward and structures for the two congregations were led

by Brothers Kwaku Arhin-Sam (MA), Dominic Andoh (CT), and Sister Mary Ofori.

Delegates asked pertinent questions on these areas and more in an instructive but

relaxed forum. Lay leaders and the Clergy present offered relevant contributions on

the topics that came up for discussion.

As part of the Retreat, there was a Revival Night. The main speaker was Evangelist

Thomas Ofori of Good Shepherd Methodist Society, Worcester, Massachusetts. He asked

Christians to endeavor to work out their salvation as the Bible states, adding that

being a Christian is an Act of God. He led the delegates through signs that

signifies the armor of God and conducted the healing and deliverance sessions where

many received the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Delegates in a report indicated that they have been blessed spiritual and physical

and looking forward to next year’s event. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

Dominic Emml. Andoh

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