In a moving and sacred ceremony at the Anagkazo Bible & Ministry Training Center, 5 women were today consecrated to the high office of Episcopal Sisters.
The founder of the United Denominations originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches Bishop Dag Heward-Mills in a sterling introduction and statement of purpose of service, defined an Episcopal Sister as a woman who serves in the house of God helping at the level of Prophets, Apostles and Bishops to build the church of God.
He further gave biblical examples of women like Deborah, Esther and Mary among others who God used mightily for the advancement of His kingdom.
Adorned in white robes (symbolizing innocence and purity which should characterize the soul of an episcopal sister) and a red belt (symbol of being bound to Jesus).
The newly consecrated Episcopal Sisters,
- ES Erica Luka Aryee
- ES Joy Philipe Bruce
- ES Louisa Timothea Mills-Odoi
- ES Vivaldi Joy Aboagye
- ES Zoe Andrea Asamoah,
were presented with:
Crosses – signifying the cross of Jesus Christ and the sufferings of Christ.
Caps – symbolic of a covering and being under authority.
Staves – symbol of the shepherd’s authority.
Bibles – to remind and guide on this new journey.
New names – signifying a change in status.
Bishop Dag expressed how elated he was to welcome the newly consecrated Episcopal sisters into the Bishop’s council.
By: Kweku Sampson/Edem Alorzuke