THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA
NORTH AMERICA MISSION
THE MISSION OFFICE

5600 Muncaster Mill Rd,

Rockville, MD 20855
Phone: 301-869-1933
E.mail: ghmethodistnamerica@gmail.com
February 28, 2010

 Chairman: VERY REV. DR. J.A.K. BONFUL
Lay Chairman: OPANIN KWADWO FOSU
Secretary: VERY REV. STEPHEN OWUSU

 

Beloved in Christ,
Peace and grace from God the Father be with you all through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I am directed by Very Rev. Dr Bonful to forward to you the program for our Daily Prayer Meetings on phone to continue our observance of the 2010 Lenten Season through which we are seeking to grow spiritually.

Our general theme is: "THAT I MAY KNOW HIM AND THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION" (Philippians 3:10), but as is our practice we have topics to be treated each day by one us.

The Rev. Chair directs I convey his appreciation to all who by their participation and broadcasting efforts had made this program a resounding success. He is indeed grateful.

I am to appeal to all Ministers-in-Charge, Caretakers and Society
Stewards to continue with announcements and encouragement to bring more of our brethren on phone to pray. Once again, the Phone Number is: 218.862.1000 and the Access Code:147030#.

We also appeal to all our members to continue with the Fasting and prayers and rely on  our Lord Who fasted forty days and forty nights to bless in a very special way.

Thank you and God richly bless you all.

Your sister in Christ,
Karen Essiful-Ansah
Mission Administrator.

THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA
NORTH AMERICA MISSION
2010 LENTEN SEASON
PROGRAM FOR DAILY (PHONE) PRAYER MEETINGS
     Date                Program                                  Leader       
      Mar.1 “Thank God Again For Lenten Season and the Blessings Bestowed” - V. Rev. Dr. Bonful
        2    “A Broken and Contrite Heart, the Lord Will Not Despise”  -  Opanin Kwadwo Fosu
        3    “Prayer: A Christian’s Vital Breath” - V. Rev. S. K. Owusu
        4    “The Effective Fervent/Prevailing Prayer”  (James 5:16) - Very Rev. J. French
        5     Pray and Intercede for Individual Needs - Ev. Oppong Boateng
        6    Mother Ghana Needs Our Prayers-Independence Day -          Rev. Fiifi Acquah
        7    A Time to Pray for America and World Peace- Bro. John Koomson              
        8    “Be Still and Know that God is in Control”- Bro. George O. Boateng
        9    “Where Your Treasure is, there Your Heart Will Be Also” (Matt. 6:21) - Very Rev. French
        10    “Will Ye Also Go Away?” (John 6:67) - Opanin Kwadwo Fosu
        11    Let Us Pray for Our Church for Worship in Spirit and Truth - Rev. Dr. D. S. Dadzie
        12    “Put On the Whole Armor of God to Withstand the Devil” - Bro. Aboagye Agyeman
        13    “Listen to Christ Jesus and Live”- Very Rev. Ray Addo
        14    “O For a Sinless Heart to Praise My God” - Rev. Kofi Bart- Martin.

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THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA
ASSOCIATION OF METHODIST CHURCH CHOIRS GHANA
NORTH AMERICA MISSION

February 8, 2010

Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
SERVICE….!

INVITATION TO THE FIRST CHOIR CONFERENCE

A gladsome hymn of praise we sing to God for bringing us to another year. We pray that His
providence would be our defense as we continue to render our service to Him.
2. I have instructions from the Choir Council to inform you of its decision to hold the first
Conference of our Association to take stock of our past and to plan/strategize for the future in
serving our God with all diligence.
3. The Conference which is under the theme, “THE CHOIR AND THE MISSION OF GHANA
METHODISM IN NORTH AMERICA” is scheduled as follows:
Host: MT. OLIVET METHODIST CHURCH CHOIR; COLUMBUS, OHIO
Date: MAY 28-30, 2010.
Reporting Time: All Choirs are to report at the venue (to be communicated soon) by 1:00 p.m.
on Friday May 28, 2010 for registration and accreditation.
4. The Choir Council at its January Meeting in Rockville, Maryland appointed a Five Member
Committee to plan for the Conference. We are therefore giving you the assurance that the detailed
program would be forwarded to you as soon as possible.
The Choir Secretariat, 5600 Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20855
Phone: 240-778-7883 E.mail: ghanamethodistchoirs@gmail.com
5. We however wish to give you the following information on hymns, canticles and anthems for
the Choral Night and the Divine Service on Sunday:
a. For the Choral Night on Saturday, we have each and every participating Choir assigned
a hymn and we advice Choir Masters to get in touch with the Music Directors for the hymn
as assigned.
b. Canticle 5 (Tune: ‘BENEDICTUS’ in Methodist Praise page 271) is compulsory for all
participating Choirs.
c. Two optional Anthems-one in the English language and the other in any Ghanaian
language.
d. For the Memorial Service for departed brethren, we need to practice: “In Memoriam”
(Tune and lyrics in Methodist Praise).
e. For Sunday Divine Service, the Introit would be “Service to God”, the Choir Anthem by
E.C. Bilson, Snr.; The Mass Choir shall render “Hallelujah Amen”, in Judas Maccabeaus by
G.F. Handel and then after the Benediction, ‘Hallelujah’ (Chorus) from “Messiah” by G.F.
Handel.
6. Election of Officers/Nominations (Notice):
We announce for the information all Choirs and members that Election of Officers would be held
during the conference by an Electoral College for the following positions:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Music Director
Deputy Music Director
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
ii. Nominations are invited for the above offices from Choirs duly endorsed by the Choir Master
and the Minister-in- Charge/Caretaker.
iii. All Nominees are to fulfill conditions of the Constitution and Standing Orders of The
Methodist Church Ghana. The Nominee shall be a Full Member of a Society of The Methodist
Church Ghana and an active Chorister as in S.O. 291. A Nominee’s personal and social conduct
shall conform to S.O 741 following and where if married shall comply with S.O. 742.
iv. Participating Choirs are to nominate two (2) Choristers to serve on the Electoral College.
v. Nomination forms would be forwarded to all Choirs in due course.
7. We are by this circular inviting all Choristers to continue in prayer for the success of our first
Conference to the glory of God.
8. Do not hesitate to contact our Chairman, Bro. Papa Arko Arkhurst (240.778.7883); our Music
Directors, Bro. Albert Brobbey (276.232.0600) and Bro. Benjamin Ato Richardson (347.987.6179)
for any information.
We thank you all for your continued support and cooperation in this pioneering work for the Lord.
SERVICE…………….TO GOD!
Yours in Christ’s Service,
David Firang
For: Secretary

Distribution:
i. All Choir Masters/Music Directors/Organists
ii. Chairs of Choir Councils
iii. Reverend Ministers-in-Charge/Caretakers
iv. Lay Chairman
v. Chairman and Secretary, North America Mission
vi. Rev. Dr. D. S. Dadzie, Mt. Olivet Society; Columbus, Ohio

 

SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA NORTH AMERICA MISSION
HOST: MOUNT OLIVET METHODIST CHURCH, COLUMBUS OHIO FROM MAY 28-30, 2010.

 

THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA
NORTH AMERICA MISSION


 



RETREAT/CAMP MEETNG 2010

Host:  GHANA EBENEZER METHODIST CHURCH
Venue: CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Date: SEPTEMBER 2-5 2010


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
MINISTER-IN-CHARGE- REV. CHARLES ACQUAH: 401-458-7438
CARETAKER/SOCIETY STEWARD: 704-293-5904
                    OR
ghmethodistnamerica@gmail.com
 www.ghanamethodistsnamerica.org

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Joseph and Karen Essiful-Ansah, with the help of Richard Conway, have put together this website to help you stay connected with all your sister Ghana Methodist congregations around North America. We hope you find it helpful and God blesses you through it.