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The Good Friday Miracle Service: When The Blood Bought Us Salvation

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“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is…” There is something about large groups of people that instills emotions into people be it favored or otherwise.

Whatever the reasons may be, humans find themselves gravitating towards inspirational reasons and if you’re a Christian, such reasons may include Christmas, New Year and Good Friday.

Deep within the continent of Africa, the metropolis of Accra, Ghana, bears witness to one of the largest gatherings in all of West Africa if not Africa. Led by the founding bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International, Evangelist Dag Heward-Mills, and his associates Bishops E.A.T. Sackey and Eddy Addy, the Independence Square was host to a spectacle dubbed “The Good Friday Miracle Service”. As is turning into an annual event, The Good Friday Miracle service picked up from where it last left off;

A massive choir numbering 6000+
Influential pastors of the land
Dignitaries from the highest office (H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo and his Vice Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia) and Members of Parliament
Miracles…unending miracles
This was not your everyday service manned by an average Joe but one that was accompanied by several miracles.

If anyone was to be quite attentive they would realize the passion with which the Evangelist prayed for the congregation like a father would his child and that’s what invokes biblical blessings akin to that of Psalm 103:13 “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.”

The masses converged, the masses sang, the masses were preached to, the masses believed, the masses received salvation and the masses were healed.

The only comparison I could make between this glorious sight and something nearly abstract (because its wonders are too great to fathom) would be my personal imagining of Joshua 6:3 “…And ye shall compass the city…” And so they did; they encompassed the city with their numbers and their cries eclipsed all other events.

Words cannot describe the atmosphere in its entirety but one this is certain. Jesus Christ died to save sinners of whom I am chief and his power, the power in his blood, still remains evident after 2000 long years.

Christian Churches Thrive In European Countries With Islam On The Rise

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Christianity is finding new outlets to survive and thrive in European countries where Islam in on the rise.

In Denmark, churches are opening after dark to attract late-night worshippers.

“One of the night churches, in the western Jutland town of Holstebro, opens from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays — a time when Danes are conceivably more likely to be found in bars or cafes,” reported The Local (Denmark’s news in English).

This allows worshippers an alternative to traditional Sunday service. More than a couple of dozen Danish towns have churches catering to the after-dark crowd.

Will this move help Danish churches continue on in their faith mission — and not fall to the spread of Islam across European nations?

“In many European countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, concerns about growing Muslim communities have led to calls for restrictions on immigration,” the Pew Research Center noted in July 2016. The nonpartisan group also wrote, “Recent killings in Paris as well as the arrival of hundreds of thousands of mostly Muslim refugees in Europe have drawn renewed attention to the continent’s Muslim population.”

This growing Muslim population has not gone without notice.

In London since 2001, 500 church buildings have been converted into private homes, according to the Gatestone Institute, an international policy council and think tank.

“Thanks to a steady decline in religion and the high costs of maintaining these historic buildings, a rising number of churches are being given new lives that may have horrified their founders,” Business Insider noted in 2015.

Some closed-down churches have even been converted into bars.

“Given the current trends, Christianity in England is becoming a relic, while Islam will be the religion of the future,” Italian journalist and author Guilio Meotti wrote this month in a blog post for the Gatestone Institute.

London has seen 423 new mosques “built on the sad ruins of English Christianity,” Guilio also wrote. He cited examples of London church buildings that have been converted into Islamic mosques.

“Not only buildings are converted, but also people,” noted Guilio. “The number of converts to Islam has doubled; often they embrace radical Islam, as with Khalid Masood, the terrorist who struck Westminster.”

The rise of Islamic immigration in Europe is certainly not a new point. A political campaign page on Facebook shared a video that may have been produced more than a decade ago. The video noted that many mosques in Great Britain were former churches — and added that transcripts from an “Islamic strategy conference” in Chicago among 24 Islamic organizations showed “plans to evangelize America through journalism, politics, education, and more.”

Beware Of These Lurking Assassins Seeking To Exterminate Your Call

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Beware of the assassins! They are lurking everywhere these days. They release their bullets of destruction through whispers in back rooms, incendiary text messages and passive-aggressive social media messages. Their goal is to annihilate the calling upon people’s lives because of their own pain, bitterness and jealousy.

While I am sure that these issues are not new, I am frankly taken aback by the blatant non-biblical behavior of many leaders and ministers who should know better. It seems that everywhere you turn there are unfounded, opinion-based accusations being released against some of God’s choice servants.

Unfortunately, this is very easy to get swept into. You meet someone and have a thought about them, then without thinking, you share that thought with a close friend, and from there it spreads. It seems innocent, but there really is an evil spirit behind these attacks. I am sad to say that I have also been swept up in these episodes, only to be convicted and realize I had participated in hell’s agenda. I have also been on the receiving end of nasty verbal assaults reflecting no character at all made behind my back.

Recently, I was in a major U.S. city where a young millennial leader is doing a phenomenal work for God. This leader is being used by God to affect the masses and win the harvest. I was stunned when another leader made unfounded accusations in a back room that amounted to nothing less than character assassination. This seems to be a rising trend. If you are upset with someone else’s promotion, just sling a little mud and jump to a conclusion with no evidence, only your opinion. In fact, say the worst possible thing you can, and then leave it out there in the air as a demonic seed to be planted in other people’s minds.

“Refuse to listen to suspicious accusations against the pastors who lead the flock unless you have two or three witnesses to confirm the accusations” (1 Tim. 5:19, Passion Translation).

This verse is abundantly clear in that there are guidelines for accusations against a leader. They must be established in fact. There needs to be clear evidence of some type of moral misconduct, not simply someone’s ideas, offense or opinions. These types of serious allegations have enduring consequences for the person involved, their ministry and their family. Disqualifying behavior is that which goes against the Word of God in a clear-cut fashion. It is not the opinion of one leader against another. It is not a social media post or series of posts that a person does not like. It is not style or presentation. It is clear misconduct with facts to back it up.

Far too often we are damaging the reputation and ministry of a person based solely on unfounded lies. We can and should do better. We should display a spirit of maturity and a higher regard for God’s Word. We should rightly discern the difference between our own personal preferences and moral misconduct. It is fine not to bear witness to a person’s ministry or to prefer a different style, but it is not biblically correct to jump from that to an unfounded slander attack.

What about the one who is being attacked?

“All day long my enemies would crush me, for there are many who arrogantly battle against me … In the day I cry to You, then my enemies will turn back; this I know, that God is for me” (Ps. 56:2, 9, MEV).

Follow David’s advice: Recognize that God is for you! If you are attacked or maligned, just keep your heart planted in the Father. He will not only defend you, but He will promote you right in front of your enemies. Promotion comes to the submitted. In fact, it is often the promotion that garners the attacks.

Do not veer off course. Stay planted in your purpose and keep doing what God has called you to do. Pray for those who are cursing you and let the Father wash your heart with His love. Do not allow bitterness to take root in your heart. One thing I have learned well, character will outlive a lie. Let your life, your fruit, your integrity speak.

We can all do better in this area. Let’s be a little slower to speak about certain issues. Let’s separate our opinions from attacks. Let’s develop better self-discipline and work on being silent in some situations. Let’s uphold and honor the Word when dealing with God’s servants. The kingdom is far too glorious to be swept up in the tactics of the enemy.

Source: Charisma News

The Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference Is Born!

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The Ghana Charismatic Bishops Conference was launched on Saturday, 25th February 2017 at beautiful campus of the prestigious Anagkazo Bible Seminary, Mampong, Ghana. In attendance, were Bishops from various denominations in Charismatic circles, senior clergymen, Her Ladyship Justice Mabel Agyeman, Justice of the Superior court of Judicature, The Gambia, and believers from all walks of life.

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The Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference is made up of well-seasoned senior clergy, matured men of integrity in the ministry of Jesus Christ, who have been consecrated as Bishops. The Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference is made up of Bishops from different denominations with cathedrals in every region of the country – Wa in the Upper West Region, Bawku in the Upper East Region, Hohoe in the Volta Region, Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region, Sekondi and Takoradi in the Western Region, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, Cape Coast Winneba and Kasoa in the Central Region, Tamale in the Northern Region, Accra and Tema in the Greater Accra Region, as well as Koforidua in the Eastern Region Launching the Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Dag Heward Mills, Founder and Presiding Bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International, which has over 3000 branches world-wide, described ‘the Ghana Charismatic Bishop’s Conference as an organization that will make known the views and opinions of the church to the nation and to the public’.

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He added ‘that the Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference will make known the word of God to the government and the good people of Ghana, saying ‘that the sure word of prophecy is the word of God’. He further emphasized that, ‘bearing in mind that by wisdom, kings reign, and princes decree justice (Proverbs 8.15); by wisdom a house is built (Proverbs 24.3)’. Thus, by Bishop Dag Heward Mills assertion, ‘Ghana can be built by wisdom, based on the scriptures’.

Bishop Dag Heward Mills pointed out that ‘looking at the history of Ghana as a nation, it is abundantly clear that the church has contributed greatly to the systematic and peaceful development of this nation. Not only is the church the true source of morality, as the preaching of the word of God provides clear direction for the morals of the nation, but also the church has and still contributes greatly to the nation’s development through its churches, bible schools, secular schools, hospitals, universities, orphanages, and compassion-driven initiatives’. He reiterated that ‘it is my firm belief that the church will continue to continue to the development of the nation’. Bishop Kwame Yirenkyi Ampofo, and Rev. Kwasi Deh were sworn into office, by Her Ladyship Mabel Agyeman, as the Chairman and General Secretary respectively.

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Taking the oath of office, both Bishop Ampofo and Rev. Kwasi Deh, as the first officers of Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference, pledged their allegiance to the cause of Christ, and His church, promising to work free from the fear of man. In his acceptance speech, the Chairman acknowledged the Bishops of the Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference as people who have blended education and intelligence, with their unique brand of spirituality. He said accounting for the many years and variety of experiences these Bishops have, any message from them will truly be relevant and prophetic. The Chairman described the Bishops’ he represents as men and women, who have accomplished much over the years, in leadership, people handling skills, practical achievements and hard work.

He promised to remain faithful to the word of God, faithful the messages, the ideas, the concerns and the interests of the church of God in Ghana. He pledged to be nothing, but an ambassador of the Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference and a defender of God’s word and truth; to be a servant to the church, free from the fear of men. On his part, the General Secretary, in accepting the task, said ‘relating with leaders of the church and that of the nation requires the greatest wisdom’.

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He noted that whole world lies in need of better leaders and better governments. Quoting Isaiah 9.6-7 he showed how the greatest leader the world has been promised is Jesus Christ. He hoped that he will ‘transmit the governmental wisdom of Jesus Christ and the prophetic word of God to the honorable men who are in positions of authority in our nation’ as God will direct the Bishops of the Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference.

Sacked Grand Chancellor Of Knights Of Malta Reinstated

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The former Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Malta, dismissed from the order after a condom scandal, has reportedly been reinstated.

This takes place only one day after Grand Master Matthew Festing stepped down after nine years as head of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, at the request of the Holy Father. The Order announced Wednesday it would convene a Sovereign Council to formalize his resignation January 28:

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The Grand Magistry of the Sovereign Order of Malta announces that Grand Master Fra’ Matthew Festing has convened an extraordinary session of the Sovereign Council for 28 January 2017 for the acceptance of his resignation from the office of Grand Master. This is in accordance with Article 16 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Order of Malta.

Christopher Lamb, a writer at the U.K.’s Tablet, tweeted late Wednesday morning: “Hearing that Von Boeselager now reinstated as Grand Chancellor of @orderofmalta with all decisions taken post-Dec 5th revoked.”

Church Militant asked for the source of the reports, and Lamb responded, “Sources inside order + Cardinal Parolin’s December letter says action against Boeselager should be suspended.”

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Von Boeselager was dismissed December 6 after separate investigations revealed he had direct knowledge of the distribution of condoms to prostitutes in Myanmar, Kenya and South Sudan via Malteser International, the charitable arm he oversaw between 1989 and 2014. Von Boeselager has denied the charges, in spite of having changed his story, at times admitting no knowledge, at other times admitting he knew of the condom distribution and justifying its necessity.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, published a letter December 12 clarifying that Pope Francis had never asked the Order of Malta to expel anyone, but rather to resolve conflict through “dialogue.”

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In a follow-up letter sent December 21 to the Grand Master, Parolin wrote, “As I expressed to you in my letter of 12 December 2016: ‘as far as the use and diffusion of methods and means contrary to the moral law, His Holiness has asked for dialogue as the way to deal with, and resolve, eventual problems. But he has never spoken of sending someone away!'”

Source: Church Millitant

Mark Zuckerberg Investigates ‘The Role The Church Plays’

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been meeting with religious, school and business leaders in Texas—not to give a speech on new technology but to listen and learn.

“Every year, I take on a personal challenge to learn new things and grow outside of my work,” he said on his new “Mark’s Year of Travel” Facebook page.

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“My hope for this challenge is to get out and talk to more people about how they’re living, working and thinking about the future,” he said.

Zuckerberg wrote that his goal for this year is to visit and meet people in every state.

He met with clergy at a coffee shop in Waco last week to talk about religious trends, Baptist News Global reports. The 32-year-old billionaire wanted to know how churches create a community.

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Aaron Zimmerman, an Episcopal priest, attended the meeting. He explained to Zuckerberg that there is a larger community that gathers together to worship and draw people to God, and smaller ones where people connect with each other.

Zimmerman said it appeared the Facebook founder wants to do the right thing, and he’s operating out of humility.

“I was impressed with someone who could have walked into the room like he owned the place,” Zimmerman shared. “Not him. He was wearing his trademark hoodie and jeans.”

“The clergy spoke 90 percent of the time,” Zimmerman explained. “That impressed me a lot.”

Zuckerberg also met with religious, education and economic leaders in nearby West, Texas.

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“I thought he would give a speech promoting a charity or some technological innovation,” said John Crowder, pastor at First Baptist Church in West. “He wanted to hear from us.”

Crowder said Zuckerberg especially wanted to know how churches helped the city get back on its feet after the 2013 fertilizer plant explosion, Baptist News Global reports.

“We got to tell him that right after the explosion, people in town just automatically turned to the church for help,” Crowder said. “They knew that was the place they could go and that is the role the church plays—at least in a small town.”

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In addition, Zuckerberg wanted to learn how churches prioritize their ministries.

“He was interested in how much the church focuses on what he called ‘religion’ and how much it focuses on what he called ‘community service,'” Crowder said. “That was actually not a bad question for churches to consider asking themselves from time to time.”

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“Heading back home after a great few days in Texas,” Zuckerberg posted on Jan. 18. “We may come from different backgrounds, but we all want to find purpose and authenticity in something bigger than ourselves.”

“Thanks to everyone who has shared their stories with me over the last few days,” he continued. “I’ll remember this experience for a very long time.”

Source: Charismanews.com

The Church And Politics- Elections 2016

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The 2016 elections came with a lot of character and religious fan fair. Men of God prophesying to the different parties telling them they have won.

Whilst some of the men of God preached peace and tolerance holding various fora to drum into the minds and hearts of the citizenry the need to ensure peace before, during and after the elections; others found themselves on the different sides of the political divide.

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Some pastors boldly came out declaring that one side of the political divide would win the elections. Others prophesied to the other side of the political divide that they have won.

Some simply kept quiet totally refusing to make public speeches.

Well, whether they formed the peace council, or prophesied victory to one political party or stayed quiet, it was quite obvious that the church one way or the other was involved in the politics of the day whether consciously or unconsciously.

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Gone are the days when the church sat down and politicians as well as the ordinary Ghanaian ‘behaved’ well during elections.

Now it’s important to review this phenomenon. It’s importance and value to the whole state of Ghana.
In time past Ghanaian pastors did not comment much on politics but now perhaps it’s time they do and do it well.

Pictures: The Lighthouse Chapel International, First Love Church Watch Night Service With Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

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With several reasons to embrace the new year, the Lighthouse Chapel International (L.C.I), The First Love Church led by the Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, a world renowned healing evangelist and best selling author of several books, experienced a night of bliss with prayers ushering the congregation into “A Year of Greatness”; as was the theme apparently of all L.C.I churches worldwide.

Typical of this denomination and in their colorful ways of expressing their love to God and His work, scores of people came to minister to the congregation with singing and well choreographed dancing.

They say pictures say or carry a 1000 words but living it would always be the best of experiences.

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Bishop Dag Heward-Mills and Pastor Joshua Heward-Mills (Far-Left) anointing the congregants during the Watchnight Service

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Lady Pastor Aida ministering to the church

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2017 Will Be A Good Year – Rev. Eastwood Anaba

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Reverend Eastwood Anaba, Founder of Eastwood Anaba Ministries, has predicted brighter days in next year as 2016 draws close to an end.

Christians the world all over, on Sunday, 25 December celebrated Christmas to mark the birth of Christ and will also be celebrating the New Year on Sunday,1 January 2017.

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To that end, Rev Anaba, tweeted that: “May the coming year bring you closer to The All Sufficient God..!”

“I pray, in 2017; you will walk in OVER & ABOVE! My excitement level has never been more than towards 2017. 2017 will be a good year.”

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