Rev. Stephen Wengam
There is growing excitement across the globe over the upcoming Assemblies of God World Congress in Accra.
The Congress, scheduled for October 14-16, will be the first on African soil in the 115-year history of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship.
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, disclosed this at a meeting of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) at the Assemblies of God Headquarters in Accra.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, National Security, Ghana Health Service and Ghana Ambulance Service.
Rev. Wengam said the timing of the World Congress is divine.
“Currently, Assemblies of God is the largest Protestant church in the world, and its presence established in every part of the globe. The 10 thousand delegates from these countries and other numerous tourists who will throng the country will translate into a huge economic dividend,” he stated.
He added that the boost to Ghana’s image internationally cannot be underestimated.
The General Superintendent appealed to all state agencies, security services and volunteers to do everything possible to project the image of Ghana.
He promised that institutions and individuals who excel in organising the World Congress would be honoured appropriately.
Rev. Wengam expressed hope that Assemblies of God, Ghana would do its best, and God would do the rest.
On his part, Chairman of the LOC, Rev. Andrews Nelson Awintia, said the committee is leaving no stone unturned to roll out the historic event.
“At the end of it all, Ghana will be proud,” Rev. Awintia declared.
A Daily Guide Report