By Emmanuel Nyatsikor
Agortime Akpokofe (V/R), Aug. 11, GNA – A grand sendoff service was on Sunday held for Pastor Daniel Dogbey, the outgoing District Pastor of the Agortime Akpokope District of the Church of Pentecost at Agortime Akpokope in the Agortime/Ziope district.
Pastor Dogbey was transferred from Ho Dome District, and assumed work in the Agortime Akpokope District in August 2019, where he worked for six years.
The Church described him as a man of God who was straight forward, commands respect, represents simplicity of life, calm, gentle and pragmatic.
“Pastor Dogbey is a perfectionist and his ministry here is driven by a firm trust and believe in God.
“His commitment, determination, forcefulness, hard work, honesty, humility, perseverance, steadfastness, self-esteem, vision, and sacrifice by all standards is par excellent,” they stated.
The District Women’s Ministry described his wife as an embodiment of love, simplicity and care for both young and old.
“Pastor Dogbey is a man of prayer, his message delivery is effortless, and full of wisdom and authority.
“He is a great motivator who encourages others to do better and respects the gifts of others,” the Ho Area of the Church said of Pastor Dogbe.
Rev. Peter Adams, the SSNIT Flats District Pastor of the church, preaching the sermon at the ceremony, encouraged Christians, especially those in leadership positions to be committed to their work to enable them to fulfill their missions.
He stated that God always used one committed person to do extraordinary things, citing Abraham, Moses, Sampson, Gideon and David in the Bible as examples.
Rev. Adam whose sermon was on the theme “Committed to Fulfill your Mission” was taken from St. Marks Gospel chapter 2: 1 – 5.
He also told them that God always rewarded hardwork, adding “the reward of hardwork is success.”
Rev. Adams stated that the faith of a Christian should not wane even in the face of challenges because what was not possible should be possible for them by faith.
He appealed to them to be committed to the work of the kingdom, their communities and the nation not because of earthly rewards but because of the heavenly crown that awaits them.
Rev. Adams advised Pastor Dogbey to be steadfast always and look forward to God for solutions to his challenges.
He praised the congregation for their show of love, respect and support for Pastor Dogbey and his family and appealed to them to extend same to the incoming Pastor.
Gifts, including cash and a citation were presented to Pastor Dogbey by the church and individuals.
Pastor Dogbey is being transferred to the Eniehu District in the Swedru Area of the Church in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah