Accra: The East Ghana Conference of the Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society (W.H. and O.M.S.) of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church has held its annual convention in Accra. The event focused on themes of equity, justice, and faith, aiming to inspire change within communities and the church.
According to Ghana News Agency, the convention, themed 'Reaching the Masses in an Ever-changing World, the Journey Continues! Equity and Justice, Moving Beyond Trauma,' attracted participants from 12 districts across the Volta, Greater Accra, Oti, and parts of the Central Regions. These districts included Accra North, Central, West-Kasoa, Tema, Ashaiman, Keta, Agbozume, Akatsi, Ho, Hohoe, Penyi, and Oti.
The gathering emphasised the essential role of women in church growth and community development. It reiterated the church's mission to inspire change through equity, justice, and faith-driven actions. Madam Prudence Hagan Banini, Fieldworker of the East Ghana Conference W.H. and O.M.S., described the convention as an annual spiritual exercise that empowers women for evangelism, community service, and personal growth.
Madam Banini highlighted the significance of the women's contributions to the church's expansion and positive influence on their families and communities. 'The gathering strengthens women spiritually and equips them to evangelise, win souls, and support one another while contributing to their families and communities,' she said.
Rev. Felix Ernest Kwaku Dodor, Chairman of the Presiding Elders' Council of the Church, underscored the church's commitment to the convention's theme, inspired by Micah 6:8. Rev. Dodor emphasised the promotion of equity and justice and praised efforts by the Young Adult Missionary Society (YAMS) to visit cured lepers at the Weija Leprosarium.
Rev. Dodor stated, 'I want to tell the whole world that sickness is not an accident or something that we should cast people away because they've been attacked by a particular disease but rather visit them and stretch out our hands to them so that they will also feel part of the society.'
The church demonstrated its dedication to supporting the marginalised by donating food, toiletries, and disinfectants to the cured lepers. 'This act of kindness demonstrates our commitment to spreading the love of Christ by serving and caring for the vulnerable,' Rev. Dodor added.
He urged Ghanaians to embrace self-reliance and collective responsibility, advocating for hard work and community support to build a brighter future. The convention featured activities such as worship sessions, Bible studies, leadership and relationship workshops, and health screenings for participants.
