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Right Reverend Prosper Samuel Dzomeku, Moderator of the Global Evangelical Church, has urged Christians and religious organisations to intensify their prayers for a peaceful election.
He said that as a nation with many religious organizations, it is prudent to prevent social violence, emphasizing that the power of prayer should be used to protect the peace of the people.
He asked for prayers for the judiciary and legislators, so that God may lead them in their endeavors to steer the affairs of the country.
The Moderator was speaking at the ordination service for sixteen pastors of the Global Evangelical Church at the Adonai Chapel in Accra.
The ordination was a call to serve the Lord in good faith and without fear as the world faces crises, signifying the end times. He said that as leaders, they should not be biased in their speeches and sermons, but should be genuine in their presentations without any political interference.
He called on the Electoral Commission to be fair and just in its processes to ensure a smooth transition of government. He said that when religious organisations pray for peace and act in holiness, peace and harmony will prevail for all.
The Moderator, in his sermon, charged newly ordained pastors to be lawful ministers of Christ, prepared to serve with integrity and win souls for Christ.
He said they were called to be purified and refined for the ministry of the Lord, reading from the scripture Malachi 3:2, saying they must be ready for the Lord, for He will come like a refiner’s fire or a launderer.
He said they were chosen by God to preach the gospel and that the Lord shall cleanse them to be able to administer righteously. Speaking of purification, he asked pastors to begin with themselves, allowing God to purify them to administer the gospel righteously.
He advised them to pray for purification during their ministerial duties, adding that the place they were venturing into was holy. He said ordained pastors were purified to transform citizens of God in serving the Lord rightly, saying, “Until you allow the written word from the Bible to transform you, one cannot be purified.”
The Moderator prayed for divine strength to protect and help the newly ordained pastors lead, walk, and stand in His holiness to preach the gospel. He said they must preach the word according to the Old and New Testaments and serve members faithfully.
During their ordination rites, he said their duty was to protect the people of God ahead of the coming of the Lord. He required them to take their vows diligently to declare the word of Jesus Christ. He affirmed their faith and commitment in their calling in Christ, tasking them to offer their time and services for the Lord.
The congregation prayed for strength, peace, and tolerance for the newly ordained pastors to be able to minister the gospel truth. The pastors ordained included Rev. Adorsu Esther, Rev. Ahadzi Anthony Emmanuel Korsi, Rev. Aheto Raymond Albert, Rev. Akodia Bruno Kokou, Rev. Ametefe Johnson Senyo Yao, Rev. Ankrah-Etsey Rebecca Abla, Rev. Avusu Maxwell Yao Agbe, Rev. Mrs. Danso Janet, Rev. Frimpong Daniel, Rev. Ganu Redeemer Moses Yao, and Rev. Mrs. Gbeve Millicent Sistsofe.
The rest were Rev. Kemawor Ernest Kwasi Agbeko, Rev. Ohene Vincent, Rev. Okrah Ransford Manih, Rev. Tettey Wisdom Nicholas, and Rev. Yibork Samuel Yoa.
