By Lawrencia Akoto Frempong
Tema, Sept. 03, GNA – The 4/14 Movements, a global child evangelism movement, has organised a fun and fellowship party for children and the youth in the Tema metropolis to draw them closer to God.
The non-government Christian organisation is focused on reaching, rescuing, rooting, and releasing children, especially those aged between four and 14, from the world to equip them with the word of God to help them make the right decisions as they grow.
Reverend Dr. Wan Ki Choi, the global leader for the movement, said children between four and 14 were the core and future of their countries and churches, especially in Africa and Latin American countries, and must be seen as a critical group parent and the church must focus on.
Rev. Choi expressed the hope that churches in Ghana would collaborate with the movement and channel their focus on the children and youth ministry.
He advised parents and teachers to put in the best for the children, adding that they could mobilise the young adults to reach the children through the use of concrete and specific strategies.
Reverend Dr. Sylvanus Elorm Amegashitsi, the Africa Administrator for the movement, stated that the organisation was a network of churches and all parachurch organisations that were involved in the raising of children, discipleship, and making sure that children’s God-given destinies are achieved.
Rev. Amegashitsi said that the focus of the conference and fun fellowship is to equip the teachers to reach out and teach children using new technologically related platforms, such as social media, to impact their lessons on them.
He explained that the movement did not belong to one church or organisation but rather to all churches in Ghana, to bring children together to celebrate the Lord and tap into their talents.
He urged parents to work with the church and children’s service leaders to raise them in the fear of God by spending time with, knowing, and understanding their children’s challenges.
Pastor Mark Aims, the children’s pastor at the Central Assemblies of God Church, Tema Community 4, noted that children were the future generation of the country; therefore, it is important for them to be listened to, and attention paid to them while preparing them for the future.
He noted that for a child to grow physically, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually, it was crucial for them to be loved equally, listen to, and assisted with their needs so that, in totality, they could grow the way Jesus Christ did.
Miss Vanessa Afful, children service teacher, appreciated the leaders of the 4/14 movement for their training, saying the fun fellowship had taught all the children the importance of teamwork building through various fun games and love for one another.
She urged parents to train their children in the way of the Lord so that they did not depart from it as they grow.
GNA