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News & Events NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
The National Vice Presidents, International Directors, National Directors, Field Representatives, Chapter Presidents, a Beloved in the LORD; It is with the greatest joy and pleasure that I welcome you to this year’s National General Meeting – AJUMAKO 2009 in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. So be imitators of God, as his dear children. For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones. Eph. 5:1, 30 “The first call of the kingdom is repentance with its threefold implication. Renunciation & Reversal Submission & Teachability Continual shapeability There is no birth into the kingdom without hearing the call to salvation, renouncing one’s sin, and turning from sin toward Christ the Saviour. There is no growth in the kingdom without obedience to Jesus’ commandments and a childlike responsiveness as a disciple of Jesus, yielding to the teaching of God’s Word and There is no lifelong fruit bearing as a citizen of the kingdom without a willingness to accept the Holy Spirit’s correction and guidance” John 15:16 Our call and growth is for fruit bearing. Let us examine ourselves and resolve to accept to yield ourselves to that process. For three years running we have not attained our goals. There are two possible reasons for this. Either our goals are too ambitious or we have not committed ourselves to attaining them. In the course of this meeting we need to identify the cause and find a solution. That is the only way we can grow. Let me remind all of us of the International Goals of the Fellowship: 1. Every member bringing two new members (e.g. At least one who was previously unsaved) into the fellowship each year. 2. a. 20% membership growth per year b. 20% increase in chapter tithes per year c. 20% increase in Voice subscriptions As we provide the needed leadership and continue to inspire and motivate our members to focus on these goals, we will see greater growth. Our membership growth over the years was as follows:- Dec. 2005 – 1666 Dec. 2006 - 2202 a growth of 32% Dec. 2006 – 2202 Dec. 2007 – 2809 a growth of 27% Dec. 2007 – 2809 Dec. 2008 – 2984 a growth of 6% We still believe that if all chapters submit correct records on their membership, we will be far above the 3000 mark. 2008 has seen the worst year in reporting. It is however on record that almost all departments within the fellowship headed by National Directors performed creditably in 2008. THE THEME FOR 2009 The Theme for 2009 is “Think, Talk, Act and Love like Jesus” Phil. 2:5 A Study guide on the theme is available at the Secretariat TRAINING The National Training Team was very professional in their work in 2008 and deserves commendation. In 2009 training which will cover both the Theme and the Fellowship Operations will be mostly at Field Representive’s Zonal Levels. Guidelines will be provided on the theme as well as the areas of Chapter operations to be handled. OUTREACH Outreach saw greater activities in 2008; quite a number of outreaches are ready for inauguration in the first quarter of 2009. In 2009 the board will set targets for the Regions to enable us focus better. RADIO/TV MINISTRY The Radio ministry has taken off very effectively on Sunny 88.7 FM and is making very good impact. We are hoping to be on the TV by this first half of the year. A Recording Crew will be at this NMG to make more recordings for an effective start. The Radio/TV Ministry is a very expensive ministry, and we will need sponsorship from Brethren if we are to sustain it. Aviation PRAYER Three new innovations were introduced in 2008 with regards to prayer to enhance the practical approach to the 2008 theme strength through prayer namely: 1. THE PRAYER CALLENDER – to facilitate the praying for our National Officers, the Nation and ourselves 2. THE PRAYER HOUR –to take just Five(5) Minutes between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 am every day to pray for the fellowship. 3. THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING – the idea is to eventually establish a National Day of Prayer and thanksgiving in observed by the Christian Community, but eventually as a National Programme. Unfortunately it was only observed in the Western Region (and very well too) and by the Cantonment Chapter. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate them. Every effort will be made this year to start it at the national Level and in all Regions. Regular monthly Prayer Bulletins were issued by the Prayer director, and sent to all Chapter Presidents by E-mail. It is the wish of the National Leadership that these Bulletins reach all members. VOICE For now all that is necessary to run an effective COMMINICATION I wish to congratulate you all for the increase in utilizing the Internet for our communications and appeal to those still lacking behind to backup. We hope to also improve on our Web Site in 2009. The communication is working on that. OUR OPERATIONS During the last National Council Meeting at Foase Kokoben, we took time to look at our operations with the hope of bring innovations and therefore improvement. A committee is currently working on it. When they come out with their findings and recommendations, we will circulate them for further inputs for all levels. OFFICE ACCOMMODATION We have moved our offices from the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Kwesi Poku at OFFICE CAR As promised at the last NGM, a new Hyundai Mini Bus was purchased. We thank God for His faithfulness. ELECTIONS In accordance with our By-Laws my term of office AS THE National President ends today. This evening we shall conduct the election for a National President to run the affairs of the Fellowship for the next three years. An Electoral Committee was formed at the National Council Meeting at Foase Kokoben in October last year. The members of the committee are 1. Mr. Justice Alex Poku Acheampong (Chairman) 2. Mr. Alfred Langdon 3. Mr. Stephen Oppong APPRETIATIONS My appreciation goes to the following Chapters and individuals who responded to specific appeals at various times from the National Office to help promote the course of the Fellowship.
12. Dansoman Chapter – two chairs 13. Eastgate Chapter – one chair 14. Tema Industrial Chapter – one “L” Shaped Desk 15. Ridge Chapter – one chair 16. 17. Mr. George Prah – four Tables 18. Mr. Kwami Dankwa – one Air Conditioner. During the year 2008, in all conventions at the regions, appeals were made and a lot of members have honored their pledges. I need also to thank them. My appreciation also goes to Mr. & Mrs. Kwesi Poku who graciously allowed us the use of their Office Accommodation for well over four years at a very subsidized rent. May the Almighty Lord Himself reward them. Finally I want say a very big THANK YOU to all of you for supporting me in the last three years with your love and prayers. God richly Bless you. T National President |
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