GHANAIAN METHODIST FELLOWSHIP- UK CHAPLAINCY

Ye Nye Nyame Reye! Wo ke Nyonmo Mii Fee! September 2014 Edition

Awortwi Pratt to lead Methodist Church “In the future, when your children ask you, “what do these stones mean…” The Bishop of Dio- Wesley Grammar Josh 4:6- cese, Rt. Rev Titus School, Accra, Komenda Awortwi Pratt has been Teacher Training Col- elected as the new Pre- lege, Trinity Theological siding Bishop of Method- Seminary, University of ist Church Ghana. Ghana, the Victoria Uni- versity of Manchester, Inside this issue: He is to take over from and at the Haggai Insti- Most Rev Prof Em- tute in Singapore. Rev Aworti– Pre 1 manuel Asante, who will Bishop elect end his tenure of office Bishop Pratt is the first Rev Aworte Pratt-Pre.Bishop GMF on social media 1 on October 1, 2015. son of the manse to be elected to the highest the Accra Bishop. He had The new Presiding office of the church. His been a tutor and Chap- Bishop elect polled 198 Hackney & Stoke 2 father, the late Most lain at several institu- Newington Dinner votes against 131 by his Rev. Charles Awortwi tions, including Fijai, closest challenger, Ver Welfare Committee 2 Pratt, was the President Wesley Day Rev Paul Boafo, chaplain says sorry of Conference (as it was SHS. These valuable ex- at the Kwame Nkrumah perience in church man- The Shunammite 3 the title then), from 1977 University of Science and agement would serve in Woman -1979. Technology. good stead as the head Outing Photos 3 Bishop Pratt had been a Born on Friday Decem- bishop twice in The Continued on page 2 ber 5, 1947, Rt. Rev. I’ll take no for an 4 Gambia District for nine Pratt was educated at answer years, and is currently

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Continued from page 1 of the church. Bishop Pratt is fluent in both Ga and Twi lan- The GMF also made another donation dur- guages, in addition to his native Fante and English. ing the conference on behalf of Save Chil- dren In Africa In Need (SCAN). The election of new Presiding Bishop formed part of activi- ties marking the church’s 8th Biennial/ 46th Conference Mr Joseph Abbey, who ran the London held in Kumasi, from 19-24 August 2014. The conference marathon and raised £500.00 approach the theme was “Witnessing to Christ: Teaching for effective GMF for support. The fellowship supported Christian Formation”. him with £200.00 and £700.00 was pre- sented at the conference. The money is to be The GMF-UK Chaplaincy was represented at the conference spent on a mechanised borehole for Wa by bro Kofi Amo Aidoo. Other GMF members attended. The Methodist school for the blind in the Upper GMF made £15,000.00 donation on behalf of a UK based West of Ghana. philanthropist. The money is to be spent on specific projects in Ghana. The donor of the money does not wish to be named.

Hackney and Stoke Newington Circuit Dinner Dance A circuit that socialize together And end at 1.00 am Drinks including wine. Dinner will stays together. An intelligent be served at 8.30pm prompt church is one with a common united Where: The Petchey Academy vision. Shacklewell Lane. London E8 2EY Music will be provided by profes- sional DJ Twinsoundz The Hackney and Stoke Newington On Offer: 3 course meal (starter, circuit is organising a fund raising main & dessert) provided by a pro- For any more information about dinner dance to support the church. fessional caterer. this event please contact the ff: Tickets: Young Adult (18-25) Seth Owusu-Afriyie 07946383843 When: £15.00 Anthony 07557524618 Sat, Oct 11, 2014, Adult (over 26) £30.00 Or go to www.eventbee.com and The event will start from 7.00pm search for fundraising dinner

Welfare committee says sorry

The GMF welfare committee fact that once at the beach, mem- talk to people I’ve never spoken to, wishes to render and apology to bers had fun. Here are some views well done to the organisers. members who felt discomfort on from members: The publicity was the fellowship’s sponsored outing good, too much time was spent be- A total of 174 including children to Bognor Regis on 26 July 2014. tween leaving home and coach de- joined the trip. The chaplain and The coach from the north sector parting, socialisation was fantastic; many chaplaincy executives joined had traffic delays, and the coach free food, all groups should join the the trip. from the south sector had a fault bigger coach instead of their own with the door. separate coach. let’s have coaches Thanks to Rev Tony Brazier– re- with facilities, other non- tired minister from the New River Nevertheless, the report the com- Ghanaians joined especially the Circuit for the welcome. mittee had received points to the youth, enjoyed the opportunity to Ye Nye Nyame Reye! Wo ke Nyonmo Mii Fee! Page 3 How sensitive are you to those who bring the good news?

In the village of Shunam there prayed that God would bless the ily attracted so much blessing to lived a wealthy woman who saw barren woman with a son. herself and her family. In 2 Samuel the Prophet Elisha passed by her 9, we are told how King David in- The Lord heard the cries of Elisha neighbourhood from time to time. vited Mephiboshet, the son of Jona- and opened the lady’s womb and Probably from his tired appearance than, grandson of King Saul, to his she bore a son (Heb 13:2 says and dusty worn feet, the Shunam palace and how he had provided for “Don’t forget to show hospitality to woman discerned his need for shel- Mephiboshet and his family. ter. strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares”. Can you be generous with those She invited him home and pro- less deserving? What motivated you The apostle James admonishes us vided a place where he could rest to show kindness the last time? Any to mature in faith that evidences from his journey any time he time we show compassion our char- itself in our actions no matter the passed by. Her kindness was re- acter is strengthened. warded beyond her wildest dream. circumstances of our lives. The As a reciprocal gesture, Elisha Shunammite woman’s faith speed- Sis Florence Acquah Taylor

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This year’s children & youth ser- to put their trust in anything or vice took place last month 10th any one other than God. She said February at Westminster. The until she found God, she had put theme for the celebration was her trust in things like music, Trust In The Lord Always. clothing, celebrities and friendship The sermon was preached by a which are all temporal things. The young lady, sis Araba Hagan. children did an reenactment of Je- Araba is a 26 year old from Trinity sus Walks on Water. -by-Bow Methodist Church in the New River Circuit. In her sermon, she admonished both the youngsters and adults not “In the future, when your children ask you, “what do these stones GMF-UK WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Is 10 Years Old Hooray!!! If you wish to write articles in the newsletter please write to the email address below Banqueting Dinner Dance

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Venue: Waterlily Banqueting Hall, Ye nye Nyame reye! 69-89 Mile End Road

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I’ll take no for an answer I’ll take no for an answer. We all The attitude and actions of the dis- good cause ahead of you and feel say that don’t we? Do we really ciples and other followers could attitude of some people is weighing mean it? People who hold such have scattered her objective. Like you down? Are you letting others principle attain great heights in the Canaanite woman, we will al- example to dictate your pace? Do many endeavours. Many have at- ways have such stumbling blocks— you always want to go by what oth- tained their heart desired profes- they wouldn’t help and they would- ers say? Don’t let that brilliant sion, position, husband or wife n't let you have help. They are idea die prematurely because of with the principle of I’ll take no for every where– in the church, family, what others would say. an answer. work places etc. They will try eve- rything-bully, discourage, discrimi- The attitude of some Christians For many others, a little sign of nate, ridicule, shout. could discourage others from their rejection and we are distraught, Christian journey. Look beyond the confused, and disappointed. For When you have such stumbling people. Look on Christ and what one Canaanite woman, not even blocks the lesson from the Canaan- he can do for you. I pray that noth- what appeared to a derogatory re- ite woman is this– ignore them. If ing will discourage you from your mark from Jesus could break her she had listened to the disciples journey with Christ. I pray that heart and resolve (Matt 15:21-28) and other followers telling her to the attitude and faithfulness of the get away and stop calling Jesus, Canaanite woman will be your She had purposed to get to Jesus to her daughter would have died. In- guiding principle. heal her sick daughter, and no stead, she ignored them and fo- shut up, ridicule, insult or strange cused on Christ. Have you got a Felix Adoko Otabil stare was going to stand her way.