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Positive economic change can be achieved through unity – Rev.
Frimpong-Manso
Koforidua, Feb. 2, Ghanadot/GNA - Right Reverend
(Dr) Yaw Frimpong-Manso, Moderator of General Assembly of
Presbyterian Church of Ghana on Sunday said positive economic
change in the country could be achieved through unity.
He therefore called on Ghanaians to avoid ethnocentrism which
had engulfed the nation after Election 2008 and see themselves
as one people with a common destiny.
Rt-Rev. Frimpong-Manso made the observation at the dedication of
new church building for Calvary Congregation of Presbyterian
Church of Ghana at Nsukwao, a suburb of Koforidua.
He noted that it was unfortunate that, the nation was now
divided along political and ethnic lines which could bring many
problems to the country if not checked.
“All and sundry should join hands with the Government to steer
affairs to ensure socio-economic development in the country,” he
said.
Rt-Rev. Frimpong-Manso commended Ghanaians for peaceful
elections that had sustained peace in the country.
Preaching under the theme “Jesus Christ has authority over
unclean sprits,” he urged Christians to be humble and pray to
God for guidance.
Rt-Rev. Frimpong-Manson commended the congregation for the new
building and encouraged them to reach out into the communities
around them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Giving a historical background of the church, Rev. Barima Appiah
Dankwa, Minister in-charge who is also Akuapem Presbytery Clerk
of the Church said it was established in 1992 with few members
but now had about 1,778 members.
It is made up of 227 children, 378 junior youth members, 413
youth and 760 adults.
Rev. Appiah Dankwa said in November 1998, the first chapel under
construction collapsed during a prayer meeting by some members
of the congregation and the project had to begin again.
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