By Stanley Senya
Accra, April 2, GNA- Saint Peter Methodist Church, Odorkor has climaxed Ghana’s Heritage Month with a call for national reconciliation and development.
The Congregants marked the Heritage Day, climaxing the month-long activities with a reflection on the Ghanaian identity and culture.
The central theme for the day was “Reconciliation.”
The Church was filled with colour as various groups (SUWMA, Men’s and Women’s movements, Guilds and MYF) proudly represented the diverse regions of Ghana, showcasing traditional attire, languages, and customs.
Amidst the cultural showcase, the Minister in Charge, Rev. Frank Quainoo, delivered a thought-provoking sermon, drawing from Joshua 5:9-12.
He emphasised that just as the Israelites’ reproach was lifted when they ate the produce of their own land, Ghana’s progress was tied to its people embracing locally made goods, industries, and cultural identity.
“Ghana will never change unless we eat the fruit of our land,” he declared.
He said, “We do not appreciate what is made in Ghana but until we raise our own industries and support our own, things will remain the same.”
He urged the congregation to reflect on Ghana’s dependence on foreign goods, warning that national progress would remain stagnant unless Ghanaians learned to value and consume what they produced.
Rev. Quainoo likened Ghana’s journey to that of the Israelites before reaching Gilgal, stating that the nation had yet to reach its turning point.
He stressed that Ghana’s transformation would only come when its citizens fully embrace and invest in their own resources and culture.
The Minister challenged Ghanaians to take stock of the nation’s progress and setbacks, and to renew their commitment to making Ghana better.
The celebration reached its peak with a food bazaar, where different organizations prepared and displayed local delicacies from across the country, reinforcing the beauty of Ghana’s rich heritage.
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