Photos: Chicagoans Kickoff _Ghana@51 Photo 8
Mr. Seth Nkansah, a community Elder, could not hide his ecstasy during
the Praises and Worship.
...With A Non-Denominational Church Service.
The president of the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago,
Mr.John-Henry Assabill, appealed to churches, organizations and other community
groups in Chicago to support programs of the Council.
Mr. Assabill made the appeal at a heavily attended Non-Denominational Church
Service hosted by the Church of The Ghanaian Community of Chicago, 5500 S.
Woodlawn, to commence Ghana?s 51 st Independence Anniversary Celebrations
here.
The joint service was organized by the Ghana National Council and the
Fellowship of Ghanaian Churches, led by Reverend Dr. Kofi Noonoo. In his sermon,
Father Robert Canon Coomson, Resident Pastor of the Ghanaian Community Church,
entreated the Christian Community to be steadfast in their faith and
proclaim the Gospel. Rev. Dr. Quamson proposed a merger of all the 18 Ghanaian
Churches in Chicago. Other Ministers who participated in the service includes; Dr.
Gabriel Amoateng Boahen, Rev. Amos Oladipo, Father Phillip Mensah, Father
Canon Albert Mensah.
The Ghanaian Community Mass Choir entertained the gathering with beautiful
rendition of Patriotic Hymns and gospel Music.
Chicagoans will conclude this year?s celebrations with a dinner dance slated
at the elegant Westin Hotel, 6100 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois on
March 8 2008 from 7 P.M to 2 A.M. Tickets will cost 60 dollars per person and
Parking is free . Your may purchase your tickets at the door. There will be
live traditional cultural performances by renowned artists in the Chicago area.
Talented D.J Bonsu, will be there with the latest mixes of Funk, Hip Hop,
Reggae, High Life and Old School Music to give revelers the outmost
entertainment! There will also be an open Bar, but attendees are advised to drink
RESPONSIBLY. To reserve a room, please call (847) 698-6000. Traditional
Non-Smoking, Heavenly Bed ( King or Queen) size, and Bath, is profoundly discounted
FROM
$230.00 to $79.00 per night. Please mention Ghana National Council if you
are booking.
Proceeds from the event will support programs to serve needy children in
Ghana. Ghanaweb and Ghana National Council cameramen will cover the event.
For more information, Please contact: John Henry at 773-556-3179; Berlinda
McKwartin 773-556-3159 or Sadik Bosompem at 773-556-3158 or visit
ghananationalcouncil.org.
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