Aglow holds annual thanksgiving service in Accra
Aglow International last Saturday held its annual thanksgiving service at the Black Star Square in Accra to express appreciation to God for the peaceful conduct of the December 7 general election.
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The service, which was joined by some members of the Electoral Commission (EC), was attended by some well-meaning Ghanaians from all the 10 regions.
Prayers were said for the country, political leaders, as well as all Christians.
There were also worship and praises sessions in honour of God, song ministrations, cultural display by all the 10 regions, the sharing of testimonies, among other activities.
The congregation, adorned in the national colours, sang and danced to the glory of God for His graciousness towards the nation.
Aglow women gave meaning to the service, dubbed: “Aforebo Kese”, as they made offering in large measure, both in kind and in cash.
The women came with large quantities of food items and goods from their respective regions for donation to selected children’s homes to show their gratitude to God for the natural resources he had blessed the country with.
Having given God His due, Aglow International also gave its members their due by sharing gifts and serving them food, water and drinks.
The congregation raising their flags high to the the almighty God for a peaceful elections.
EC’s remarks
Speaking at the non-denominational service, which climaxed the year-long monthly thanksgiving services, the Chairperson of the EC, Mrs Charlotte Osei, thanked God for preserving the peace and tranquillity He had blessed the country with before, during and after the 2016 elections.
She also thanked all religious bodies and Aglow International for continually praying for the peace of the nation.
She called on the women, religious institutions and the public to continue interceding for the country and its leaders, adding, “For by strength shall no man prevail as the Lord has said.”
She was accompanied to the service by other members of the commission and their presence was greeted with cheers by the congregation.
Mrs Osei reciprocated by smiling cheerfully and also waving a miniature flag of Ghana.
It was obvious Mrs Osei had won the admiration of many after the EC had conducted another successful and peaceful general election.
National President’s remarks
Mrs Gifty Afenyi Dadzie (with microphone) leading the congregational through praying after the successful peaceful elections at the Black Stars Square in Accra
For her part, the National President of Aglow International, Dr Dorothy Danso, gave thanks to God for ordering the steps of the fellowship to intercede particularly for the country and its leaders.
“We are grateful to God for peaceful elections as always. Ghana remains the beacon of hope for many other countries and by the grace of God we have done it again,” she said.
Dr Danso said Ghana, by the grace of God, would grow from strength to strength and from grace to grace.
To President Mahama, she expressed Aglow International’s gratitude for his support and encouragement and honouring all their invitations over the years.
She prayed to God for His protection and favour on President Mahama and the President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo, in their respective endeavours.
She appealed to Nana Akufo-Addo to always seek divine direction from God to be able to deliver his promises because the electorate would be very expectant as a result of the confidence they had reposed in him.
She assured the country that the fellowship would continue to intercede for the country and for its leaders.
Dr Danso thanked all individuals and institutions who had supported the fellowship in diverse ways.
Dr (Mrs) Dorothy Danso, National President, Aglow International Ghana, thanking the various regional executives for brings the thanksgiving offering
Prayer Director’s remarks
The National Prayer Director of Aglow International, Mrs Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, who led the congregation to pray and worship God for more than two hours, in a homily encouraged Christians never be tired of seeking the face of God because in His appointed time He made all things beautiful.
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