Christians from various denominations and institutions will commemorate Ghana’s 70th Independence anniversary with a seven-day nationwide Bible reading programme designed to reflect on the nation’s history and create a spiritual awakening for future aspirations.
The initiative, being organised jointly by Equity & Access Foundation LBG (EAF) and Gap Junction Ministries Inc. (GJM), in partnership with some churches within the 16 regions of Ghana, is expected to attract participation from churches, Christian faith-based organisations, educational institutions, and believers across the country.
Objective
The special Bible-reading exercise from Genesis to Revelation aims to promote national unity, moral renewal, and prayers for Ghana’s continued peace and development.
Announcing the special event, Doreen J. Alexander, a representative of Equity & Access Foundation LBG and Gap Junction Ministries Inc., stated that the 70th anniversary presented an opportunity not only to celebrate national milestones but also to seek divine guidance for the country’s future.
She said in Daniel 9:2, Prophet Daniel understood through the books the number of years specified by the Lord through Prophet Jeremiah that God would accomplish 70 years in the desolations of Jerusalem.
“Therefore, Daniel interceded for the liberation of his people before the 70 years were up, according to Daniel 9:3,” she added.
She explained that Daniel had to read the books to know what was written about the people of Israel before standing in the gap for their liberation.
According to the organisers, the Bible-reading event formed part of broader commemorative activities designed to celebrate Ghana’s journey since attaining independence, while encouraging citizens to reflect on the values that had sustained the nation over the years.
The seven-day programme will feature chronological Bible readings, prayer sessions, and reflections on themes, including national unity, peace, good governance, economic progress, youth empowerment, social transformation and revival.
Participants will be encouraged to engage in both personal and group readings, with churches expected to host special sessions throughout the week.
The organisers said the initiative recognised the significant contribution of the Christian faith and religious institutions to Ghana’s national development.
Over the years, churches have played key roles in education, healthcare delivery, social welfare, community development, and other significant initiatives, helping to shape the nation’s social and moral fabric.
Mock run
A mock run for the event will be held virtually before the close of this year to prepare the grounds for the main programme, which will be organised at a physical location to be determined next year.
The virtual readers will be heads of Christian faith-based organisations who embrace one or more of the six categories of the social ministry of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in Matthew 25:35-36.
To ensure broad participation, the organisers are also leveraging digital platforms to distribute reading materials and engage Ghanaians both at home and abroad. Online resources and social media campaigns are expected to complement activities in churches and communities across the country.
