Accra: The late Deborah Wengam, mother of Reverend Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, was laid to rest on Saturday following a burial service at the State House in Accra. The solemn yet celebratory event attracted a large crowd of sympathizers, including Heads of Christian denominations from Ghana and abroad, traditional rulers, foreign diplomats, gospel musicians, and a diverse group of Ghanaians.
According to Ghana News Agency, President John Dramani Mahama, Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, and other high-profile dignitaries attended to pay their final respects. The ceremony featured heartfelt tributes that celebrated Madam Deborah's life of sacrifice, faith, and devotion to her family. In his tribute, President Mahama described the late Deborah Wengam as 'a good woman, whose womb was blessed by God,' emphasizing her unwavering faith and the legacy she left through her only surviving child, Reverend Wengam.
President Mahama commended Reverend Wengam for his contributions to the Assemblies of God Church and Ghana as a whole, reflecting on their long-standing friendship and spiritual journey. Reverend Wengam, in his tribute, spoke with deep emotion about his mother's role in shaping his life and ministry. He recounted personal stories of his upbringing, including how his mother instilled discipline through both love and tough lessons, ensuring he grew into a man of character and integrity.
Reverend Wengam described his mother as a woman of strong morals, high social etiquette, and a disciplinarian who valued quality over quantity. He credited her influence as pivotal to his spiritual growth, recounting her early support for his passion for evangelism, which included financing his first megaphone for ministry.
Delivering the sermon, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, reflected on the inevitability of death and its implications for purposeful living. He urged the congregation to set their lives in order while they still had the chance, emphasizing that death offered no opportunity for corrections or changes. Apostle Nyamekye ended the sermon with an altar call, inviting attendees to dedicate their lives to Christ.
The burial service was interspersed with heartfelt tributes from various groups, including the Cedar Mountain Chapel, the General Council of the Assemblies of God Ghana, and the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance. Each tribute celebrated Madam Deborah's enduring faith, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to her family and the church.
A poignant moment of the ceremony occurred when Reverend Wengam led family members in a solemn yet spirited procession, dancing gracefully as they passed by Madam Deborah's coffin in a tribute filled with reverence and gratitude for her legacy. The late Deborah Wengam's life and contributions were honored as a beacon of love, faith, and service. She was remembered as a devoted mother, a spiritual pillar, and a woman of great strength who left an indelible mark on her family and community.
