Ghana celebrating her 51st independence

Bronx, NY -- The Ghanaian Minister's Fellowship International in conjunction with Consulate General of Ghana in New York recently had a two-day church service

in prayers for Ghana celebrating her 51st independence. The Ghanaian

Minister's Fellowship International made an effort in bringing all the

Ghanaian churches in the New York metropolitan area to pray for Ghana every

year during the independence anniversary period. The program was held at the

Calvary Deliverance Christian Assembly church in the Bronx.

Preaching at the service, Rev. William Darko took his message from Psalm

137, *He said; "as some Israelites were in captive in Babylon they wept when

they remembered their country so they hung their harps".* They vowed never

to forget their beloved country. Rev. Darko encouraged the congregants to

remember their country; Ghana and pray for her. They should never forget

Ghana but instead remember Ghana by doing the best to help as we are in a

foreign land.

In attendance were members of the Ghanaian Minister's Fellowship

International which included; Rev. Nana Poku, Rev. Ben Boakye, Rev. Theresa

Owusu Ansah, Rev. Grace Anku, Rev. Eric Owusu Kissi who started the service

with an opening prayer, Bishop Dr. Peter Owusu Ansah welcomed congregants,

Rev. Victoria Otumfour introduced dignitaries/guests and Rev. Kwesi Fenteng

who read the scripture.

The Special guests of honour were; HIs Excellency; Ambassador Kojo

Christian, Ghana's Ambassador to the UN and His Excellency; Obeng Gyan

Busia, Consul General, The Executive membrs of NCOGA, Nana Anane Amponsah,

New York Asantefuohene and Togbe Setrana, of UVA. The Praises and Worship

was led by Ebenezer Assembly of God Choir and a short music

interlude/Choreography by the CDCA Youth Company. The Methodist Choir sung;

"Yen Ara Yasase Ni".

H. E. Christian and H. E. Obeng Gyan Busia respectively addressed the

gathering with inspiring short remarks. Apostle Albert Boakye led prayers

for Ghana and committed Ghana for a safe and peaceful election. He urged

the members of the Ghanaian Minister's Fellowship International to encourage

their church members to attend the celebration every year. Rev. Ben Boakye

also blessed the occasion and safely departure of congregants.