Ghana

Outreach Report to Odoben Brakwa March 1, 2018

(Odoben Brakwa is located in the Central Region of Ghana) It's another wonderful day the Lord has made and we have the privilege to rejoice in it.  (Psalm 118:24) We left Accra around 7:30 am on Wednesday 28th of February, 2018 and got to the village of Odoben Brakwa exactly 9:30 a.m. the same day.  We Lodged at the Marcus hotel. Though the sun was very hot, we set off to share the Gospel at around 10:00 a.m.   By the grace of God, we were able to share tracts with people of the village.  Some needed help understanding the tracts, ...

Outreach to Asikuma – February 21, 2018

Four members of the C.M.M. team traveled to the remote village of Asikuma to share tracts, preach the Gospel message, and pray for the sick.  One woman they met was suffering severely from a stomach ulcer.  She had gone to the local hospital and was refused treatment because she didn’t have any money.  Then she met the team.  They didn’t have money to give her but they had something better.  Just as it happened in Acts, chapter 3 when Peter and John went to the Temple.  There at the Temple gate was a crippled man who begged them for money.  ...

The Prison Ministry In Kumasi – A Great Report

We have received word from Ghana that the prison ministry in Kumasi, Ghana is beginning to realize some "fruit" for their efforts. Two of the prisoners have served their sentences and have been released. While serving their time they both attended the prison Bible school sponsored by this ministry.  Now they have asked to be part of the evangelism team so they can give their testimonies to help prevent others from ending in prison. The photo was taken outside the prison.  Left to right are:  Rev. John Harrison, Rev. Jerry Smith; the Prison Chaplain; CMM director Boachie and his wife, ...

Words Of Wisdom by Jerome

Words Of Wisdom by Jerome (Jerome is the son of Joseph Boachie-Danquah, the director of Covenant Messenger Ministries in Accra, Ghana. Jerome is in charge of the video/photography for the ministry and he also has a gift for writing articles that will encourage, strengthen and enrich your life. Below is his latest one) "On this day, in this place, just as you are, life is good. For you have the opportunity to live with passion and purpose. Life can be frustrating and challenging and painful, difficult and unfair. Even so, life is always good because you can always make it ...

Outreach To Juaso – The Ashanti Region Of Ghana – Dec. 13, 2017

This time, we went to Juaso near Konongo in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.  The team consisted of four people:  John Harrison, Matthew Kernu, David Osarfo and Della Anning We left Accra around 8:30 a.m. on the 13th of December, 2017 and got to Juaso by 12 p.m.  We lodged at the Rowland Lodge. The next day we shared tracts, preached and explained the messages in the tracts to the understanding of the people.  We shared over 200 tracts the first day and 23 people received Jesus as their Savior, by the Grace of God. Two miracles took place: In the first ...

Words Of Wisdom by Jerome

(Jerome is the son of Joseph Boachie-Danquah, the director of Covenant Messenger Ministries in Accra, Ghana. Jerome is in charge of the video/photography for the ministry and he also has a gift for writing articles that will encourage, strengthen and enrich your life. Below is his latest one) "If we are going to appreciate our movement in life, then we have to take note of our starting point. This helps us to measure our progress and appreciate how far God has brought us.  Thank you God for how far you have brought me." ...

Words Of Wisdom by Jerome – December 7, 2017

(Jerome is the son of Joseph Boachie-Danquah, the director of Covenant Messenger Ministries in Accra, Ghana. Jerome is in charge of the video/photography for the ministry and he also has a gift for writing articles that will encourage, strengthen and enrich your life. Below is his latest one) Accept the fact that your high expectations will sometimes result in disappointment. Remind yourself that when those disappointments come, you can raise your expectations even higher, moving forward with more energy and determination than ever before. Bless and fruitful week to us all - - - Shalom ...

Bible College Photos – Nov 28, 2017

27TH NOVEMBER, 2017 PROGRESS REPORT 27 – 11 – 17 THE AKATSI COVENANT MESSENGER MINISTRIES BIBLE COLLEGE Calvary Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This is to update you on the activities of the COVENANT MESSENGER MINISTRIES BIBLE COLLEGE at MONOME – AKATSI, in the Volta Region of Ghana. The school was previously held in the auditorium of our church, Christ Living Word Chapel in Accra, before it was transferred to the Branch Church in Monome -Akatsi. The first Graduation Ceremony was held in the Church’s premises by the Regional Director, Bro. Joseph Boachie Danquah ...

Outreach to Jejeti – Nov 10-11, 2017

Outreach to Jejeti - November 10-11, 2017. Jejeti is in the Eastern Corridors of Ghana, about 260 kilometers (161 miles) from Accra and a two and a half hour drive. This was the first time we had been to Jejeti. The team members who participated were: 1). John Harrison 2). Matthew Kernu 3). David Osafo 4). Della Anning We ministered in Jejeti for two days but we had accommodation problems there so we traveled back to Anyinam and lodged at the Good Lady Guest House. From there we went back to Jejeti to continue the evangelism and left for Accra ...

Progress Report – 17th November, 2017

PROGRESS REPORT - 17TH NOVEMBER, 2017 Calvary Greetings in the name of Jesus. We believe and we thank God for your lives, that everything is well with you. The Lord has been good and continues to be good to us all the time. Over ten years ago, when the church branch in Monome – Akatsi was planted, a lot of change has taken place in the Monome Township. Most of the idol worshipers have been converted to Christ. Some of course are attending church services outside the town for fear of persecution, but the church has taken a deep root ...

Outreach to Abetifi – Nov 2017 – Invitation to collaborate

Outreach to Abefifi, Eastern Region, November - 2017 Greetings to you all for your support and encouragement. The team went to ABETIFI, a mountainous area in the Eastern Region near NKAWKAW for two days. We shared over 267 tracts and explained the messages in the tracts for their understanding. By God’s grace we led 121 people to Christ and prayed for the sick.  One woman couldn't walk for some days due to a fracture from an accident. We prayed with her and then she could walk. We also prayed for some people and ministered healing to them by the Grace of ...

Words Of Wisdom by Jerome -Nov. 14, 2017

Words Of Wisdom by Jerome (Jerome is the son of Joseph Boachie-Danquah, the director of Covenant Messenger Ministries in Accra, Ghana. Jerome is in charge of the video/photography for the ministry and he also has a gift for writing articles that will encourage, strengthen and enrich your life. Below is his latest one) Being honest with others compels you to be honest with yourself. And it is only when you are honest with yourself that you can fulfill your awesome positive possibilities. Deceit can often be tempting, yet honesty is always the best path. Live with truth and you truly live ...

A Letter Received From An Inmate – Kumasi Prison

We had a request from one of the inmates at the Kumasi prison to contact his wife in regards to his general condition and to learn about his daughter, whom he has never seen as she was born shortly before he was imprisoned 8 years ago.   The Director of C.M.M. did contact the wife and daughter and reported back to the inmate.  Later the following letter of appreciation came from the inmate.  It's being posted in hopes the reader will be prompted by the Holy Spirit to pray for this man and others who are incarcerated. I wish to express ...

A Report On The Visit To The Kumasi Central Prison – Oct. 20, 2017

This is a report on the Bible School that Covenant Messenger Ministries began a few months ago.  The Government gave the ministry permission to conduct Bible schools in every prison in Ghana, depending on  how well the pilot school does in Kumasi. The meeting commenced at 1:30 p.m. with prayer, praise and worship by inmates. Total registered students increased to eighty-seven (87); as one (1) new student was registered.  Out of the eighty-seven (87) registered students, sixty (60) were present with twenty-seven (27) absent, due to sickness and/or out on duty.  Pastor Kwabena Owusu and Rev. Emmanuel Atta Osei facilitated ...

C.M.M. Director, Joseph Boachie Danquah, visits the U.S.

On October 25, 2017, the C.M.M. director, Joseph Boachie Danquah, a.k.a., "Boachie", came to Shenandoah, Iowa to visit with Julie and Val Black, founders of the ministry.   It was a unique time for Boachie as he was privileged to ride with a friend as they combined corn at their farm near Barnard, Missouri.   We also had a great time visiting with the present Catholic priest in Shenandoah, Father Raphael, who is also from Ghana, West Africa, as is Boachie.   During his stay Boachie visited some who were in need of prayer.  He also renewed acquaintances with others who he has ...

Words Of Wisdom from Jerome – Nov. 2, 2017

(Jerome is the son of Joseph Boachie-Danquah, the director of Covenant Messenger Ministries in Accra, Ghana. Jerome is in charge of the video/photography for the ministry and he also has a gift for writing articles that will encourage, strengthen and enrich your life. Below is his latest one.) Don’t just sit and wait for good fortune to come to you. Good fortune is something that comes from you. How much can you appreciate what you have? That will determine the value of what you have, and the good fortune that you are able to make with it. Allow life’s abundance ...

Words Of Wisdom by Jerome – Oct. 30, 2017

(Jerome is the son of Joseph Boachie-Danquah, the director of Covenant Messenger Ministries. Jerome is in charge of the video/photography for the ministry and he also has a gift for writing articles that will encourage, strengthen and enrich your life. Below is his latest one). Words of Wisdom from Jerome. You don’t have to prove anything to anybody. You don’t have to continue holding on to the negative habits and thought patterns that have held you back. You can live, you can give, you can love and achieve. You can take this very moment, with whatever it may hold, you ...

Outreach to ASSIN BREKUSO – Oct 26, 2017

Outreach To ASSIN BREKUSO - Oct 26, 2017 We bless God for his grace and peace He has shown us throughout these years. ASSIN Brekuso is in the central Region close to the Ashanti Region. We went there yesterday with the sharing of Gospel tracts and the preaching of Christ. The evangelism activity was intensive and we shared over 312 tracts and 97 gave their lives to Christ. Rev. John Harrison ...

Words Of Wisdom by Jerome – Oct. 24, 2017

(Jerome is the son of Joseph Boachie-Danquah, the director of Covenant Messenger Ministries. Jerome is in charge of the video/photography for the ministry and he also has a gift for writing articles that will encourage, strengthen and enrich your life. Below is his latest one). Words Of Wisdom by Jerome. Your life is constantly shaped by the way you live it, the way you think of it and the way you feel it. Even the smallest things have an influence, and all those things combine together to build the life you experience. Great day, family and friends ...

School Orientation – Kade – Oct 2017

Orientation For the Kade School - Oct 2017 - Rev. John Harrison of C.M.M. ministering In October, 2017, orientation to a new Bible school in the town of Kade was given by Rev. John Harrison of Covenant Messenger Ministries. The school has officially opened and classes are on going. We have over 19 people enrolled. Some from New Abirem, Nkawkaw, Akim Oda, Kyekyewere, Asuom, Akwatia, Kade who travelled to come and seek for the knowledge of Christ. Glory be God ...