Newly elected Presbyters of Hope Congregation commissioned into office

Newly elected Presbyters of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana Hope Congregation, Sakumono Estates have been inducted into office. The commissioning ceremony, held on Sunday, December 20, 2020 saw the Resident Minister, Rev Emmanuel Obeng Ntow spelling out the roles and responsibilities of a Presbyter.

The Presbyters, ten males and ten females will join the agents (Ministerial Team) to constitute the Session for the next four years.

The Presbyters are;

MEN:

Mr. Prince Offei Larbi

Mr. Edward Odai Laryea

Mr. Eric Asare-Ansah

Dr. Emmanuel Kyeremanteng-Amoah

Mr. Eric K. Adjei

Mr. Sampson Asare Fianko

Mr. Stephen Kofi Appiah Kwakye

Mr. Phillip Ohene Opare Addo

Mr. Papa Kwesi Dako

Mr David Nyanteh

WOMEN:

 Mrs. Lydia Asare Ansah

 Mrs. Patience Arthur-Baidoo

 Mrs. Bernice Laako Natue

 Mrs Sylvia Ohenewaa Tetteh

Mrs Vivian Danso Dodoo

Mrs. Sophia Naa Ayorkor Fialor

Ms. Lydia Twumwaa

Mrs Comfort Nyameba Opoku

Mrs. Grace Bonda Sackey

Mrs. Harriet T. Wayo

Rev Obeng Ntow acknowledged the role of the outgoing session members for their dedication and commitment to the work of the congregation and expressed the hope that the new set of elders will build on their achievements to enhance the work of the congregation.

He appealed to the congregation to support their elders with prayers as they take office and lead the church for the next four years. The outgoing session members were presented with citations in recognition of their hard work

Leaders

Meanwhile Mrs Vivian Danso Dodoo, has been elected as the new Senior Presbyter. She succeeds Mrs. Patience Arthur-Baidoo who have served as Senior Presbyter for two terms. Other officers of Session appointed after a retreat held post-election are:

Session Clerk: Mr Edward Odai Laryea

Assistant Session Clerk: Papa Kwesi Dako

Treasurer: Mr Sampson Asare Fianko

Assistant Treasurer: Mr Eric Twum Ansah

Head Protocol Officer: Mrs Lydia Asare Ansah

Protocol Officer 2: Mr Prince Offei Larbi

Protocol Officer 3: Ms Lydia Twumwaa

On behalf of the newly elected presbyters, Mrs Vivian Danso Dodoo expressed gratitude to the former Session for their role and pledge on behalf of the new Session members to continue from where they left off.

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