Tarkwa: A thanksgiving service was recently held at the Gaddiel Acquah Methodist Cathedral to mark the conclusion of the Most Reverend Professor Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu's pastoral visit to the Tarkwa diocese. The service served as the highlight of the bishop's five-day visit, which aimed to provide him with a firsthand experience of the environment in which the local bishops and ministers operate.
According to Ghana News Agency, the presiding bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, accompanied by his wife Mrs. Theodora Asamoah-Gyadu, visited several towns including Wassa Simpa, Tamso, Bogoso, Asankrangwa, Wassa Dominase, Enchi, Diaso, Dunkwa-On-Offin, Meretweso, Ayamfuri, and Wassa Akropong. The Most Rev. Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu emphasized that it is part of his responsibilities to visit as many dioceses as possible each year, noting that Tarkwa was originally part of the Sekondi diocese.
During his visit, he highlighted the enthusiasm and dedication with which the people engaged in worship. In his sermon on 'Christ embraces everyone,' he referenced a passage from Luke chapter seven to illustrate inclusivity and acceptance. He also addressed the importance of unity among diverse ethnic backgrounds, noting the role of high school boarding systems in fostering this unity. The bishop expressed concern over the use of ethnicity and partisanship in politics, urging Ghanaians to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
