By Christiana Afua Nyarko
Accra, Dec. 3, GNA – The Christian community has been urged to deepen its impact on society by promoting compassion, strengthening families, and nurturing the next generation in accordance with the Gospel.
At the 65th Anniversary celebration of the Teshie Camp Methodist Presbyterian Church (TCMPC) in Accra, Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, the Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, and Nana Yaa Akyempim Jantuah, a Presidential Staffer, said the deeds of Christians must reflect Christ’s and compassion.
It was on the theme: “Celebrating 65 Years of God’s Goodness and Impacting Our Community with the Gospel.”
Madam Jantuah said the mission of the Church must extend beyond regular worship to practical acts of service that reflected Christ’s love and compassion.
She noted that the Church’s anniversary outreach activities, including hospital support and evangelism, demonstrated that “the Gospel must not remain a sermon, but a way of life.”
She said the moral and social challenges facing the nation demanded a more deliberate Christian witness.
“In a world driven by materialism, confusion and moral conflict, the mission of the Church becomes even more urgent,” Madam Jantua said, urging the congregations to “stretch an arm of compassion” to the poor, the incarcerated, the elderly and marginalised.
She called for renewed investment in youth empowerment, family strengthening and community service, stressing that protecting the home and guiding children in the knowledge of Christ were essential to national stability.
“The next generation is watching us. It is our sacred duty to hand over strong values, commitment to service and respect for God’s creation,” she added.
Madam Jantuah reminded the Church of its civic responsibility to pray for national leaders and partner Government in efforts to reshape social consciousness and promote peace and development.
Most Rev. Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, on his part, emphasized the essence of anniversaries, which served as moments for sober reflection on the past, assessment of the present and renewed commitment to the future.
He described the 65-year journey of TCMPC as a “living testimony of God’s goodness,” noting that the Church’s survival, growth and service to the Teshie community reflected God’s enduring faithfulness.
“The God who was good to our founding fathers and mothers remains good to this generation and will continue to be good to generations yet to come,” he said.
Most Rev. Boafo urged the congregation to honour the sacrifices of their forebears by renewing their commitment to love, service and devotion to God.
He encouraged the Church to continue shaping the moral fabric of society, supporting families and bearing witness to God’s goodness through acts of kindness and communal solidarity.
The 65th anniversary celebration highlighted the Church’s long-standing role in spiritual development, social support and community transformation in the Teshie area.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe