GHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Exodus 3:2 “There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up”
Moses had shepherded Jethro, his father-in-law’s sheep in the area of mount Horeb for 40 years but has never experienced the sight of a bush on fire that is not burning. The question is, what does the bush represent for us today:  a. It is a symbol of the people of God because we are afflicted but not destroyed: Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. b. The Hebrew word used to describe this bush comes from the word “to stick or to prick” like a thorn-bush. This reminds us about the cross where Jesus was crowned with thorns and endured the fires of judgment and yet was not consumed by them in John19:1-3, 5, 28. As you begin the week I pray God will give you the Spirit of resilience to withstand every fire that is thrown at you. I declare that you will victoriously not fall like Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego. Amen.

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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.