"THE WHOLE CHURCH IS WITH YOU"

Apostle Alfred Koduah, General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Worldwide. This was his third visit to us. Here, he is preaching at the Hamburg Central Assembly. He conveyed the refreshing message on behalf of the Chairman and rest of the Executive Council that:

                                                   “THE WHOLE CHURCH IS WITH YOU"

 Being forsaken, abandoned or deserted by family, friends or colleagues in one’s lowest moments of life could be one of the most excruciating emotional conditions to endure. David earnestly requested of God not to forsake him in his old age. In His Gethsemane hours Jesus felt the agony of being forsaken by His disciples and on the Cross, He cried out to God asking why the Father had forsaken Him. The cripple at the Pool of Bethesda rather complained to Jesus that he had literally been forsaken, the reason for which he had spent so long at the pool side waiting for healing. Paul lamented that when he first appeared in court, all the believers had deserted him.

My wife and I are surrounded by Apostle Sampson Ofori, National Head of COP, Germany (third from your left), Pastor Mensah Boamah, Finance and Administration Manager (first from your left), and members of the National Executive Council of COP, Germany. Their love and support have been unflinching. 

Surrounded by my wife and children. Their love and support are indescribable.

On the other hand, being surrounded by loved ones who express their love and support for you through visiting, praying and lending a hand in the provision of vital services is strong therapy to that person. He can receive a powerful stimulus that will accelerate his recovery or help him overcome his situation or endure his circumstances.

That is one of the blessings that God has graciously given me as I travel through this phase of my life. God has given me a very loving and compassionate wife, lovely and helpful children, very supportive colleague Pastors and church members, on top of very sympathetic and caring church superiors.

A cross-section of Deaconesses at the Hamburg Central Assembly. L-R, Mrs Grace Sander, Mrs Martha Ntumy, Mrs Rachel Koduah, Mrs Nana Amma Boateng and Mrs Mary Amankwah

Mrs Martha Ntumy, Mrs Rachel Koduah and Mrs Nana Amma Boateng

Our home is never devoid of visitors. They come, not only from Hamburg but also from all over Europe, all the way from Africa, North America and Asia. We converse, interact and pray. Many more telephone to enquire about us and pray with us. We have never felt abandoned or lonely.

Flanked by Apostle and Mrs Koduah and my wife Martha

One of the most recent high-profile personalities to visit was Apostle Alfred Koduah, General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, with his wife Rachel, from 15^th to 20^th February, 2012. He brought us warm greetings and best wishes from the Chairman and entire leadership of our church. Apostle Koduah expressed great delight about the marked improvement he had observed in me and added, “The whole church is with you in fervent prayer. We are all ears, waiting to hear one thing; that you are on your feet again”

Mrs Rachel Koduah tries her massaging skills on my left hand as she kept praying, "Lord, restore your servant's hands and feet". See how concerned they are!

 Nothing gave us greater joy than that reassurance, and we are grateful to God for having maintained this love in your hearts for us. We have never felt forsaken for God is with us and for sure, you are also with us.

Old friends: A General Secretary and his former Chairman. We re-lived the days of moving briskly together in the LORD'S work. Surely, as the LORD grants grace, we shall continue to see the goodness of God in the land of the living.