GHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

John 20:20 “After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.”
As I ponder over the resurrection account of Jesus again, I am fascinated by the fact that he showed up when the doors were locked and also showed to them his hands and side. This was at a time when their meeting could only happened in private and it meant that no doors can shut out Christ's presence. The sight of Jesus gladdened the hearts of the disciples so as Christians we need to rejoice also. The passage also teaches us that Jesus, as on other occasions, showed the disciples His hands and feet. These pierced hands represent for us healing and strength. To this, Isaiah 53:5 says “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities;The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”  His hands also represents waring strength as David describes in Psalm 144:1 “Blessed be the Lord, my rock and my keen and firm strength, who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight.” My brother and sister, today Christ will open closed doors, heal your body, and give you hands of victory in all you do.

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Pastor, Lay Leader,Council Chairman and some Church Leaders were joined by the representative of the Mayor and Mr. Jerry Adinkra to present a check in support of families who were affected by the Jan. 9, Bronx fire at 333 East 181st St in Fordham Heights. The Imam and his team were present at the mosque on 166th St. to receive the check on behalf of the victims (majority of whom are from African descent) and promised to distribute the funds as they have done to all such donations received. It was a memorable event. Click here for more pictures

The Women’s Fellowship led by the immediate past president (Sis. Jocelyn Adusei Banahene) and current president (Sis. Victoria Otchere Manu) made a donation to the church during the 11:30am service. The donation was to promote cleaning and upgrade works of the church kitchenette. They also presented an amount of $500 to the Generosity Family towards the benevolent works they undertake. The resident pastor Rev. Dr. Samuel Acquaah Arhin, the Lay Leader, Council Chairperson and Financial Committee Chairperson together with other church leaders expressed appreciation to the Women’s Fellowship. The church is indeed grateful!!!

Members of GUMC Bronx Church celebrated Ghana’s 6th March Independence Day during all three church services (9am, 11:30am and  5:30pm). Members were splendidly dressed in the Ghanaian Traditional colors and other paraphernalia. The Ghanaian National Anthem and other patriotic songs were sung to the glory of God. The church, led but the resident pastor (Rev. Dr. Samuel Acquaah Arhin) and the leadership, prayed for the President and people of Ghana. May God indeed bless our homeland Ghana and make her great and strong.

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GUMC SUWMA inducted new members into their fold on Sunday December 12, 2021 during the 11:30am Service. The service crowned the week long activity towards their 10th Anniversary. The resident pastor, Rev. Dr. Samuel Acquaah Arhin was assisted by Rev. Daniel Asibouh Sarpong who is the Assoc. Pastor of National SUWMA and resident pastor of Derby UMC - Connecticut to induct the new members. Rev. Daniel Asibouh preached on the theme “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord”. Plaques were presented to the outgoing executives for their work.