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29.05.2012 Crime & Punishment

Akuapem Presbytery YAF conference ends in Koforidua

By GNA
Akuapem Presbytery YAF conference ends in Koforidua
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Koforidua, May 29, GNA-The Fifth Annual Akuapem Presbytery Conference of the Young Adults Fellowship (YAF), of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana ended in Koforidua on Tuesday.

The three day conference, which was under the theme, “Empowered by the Holy Spirit”, brought together more than 200 delegates and observers from all the 21 districts of the

Presbytery.
The National President of YAF, Dr Lawrence Ofori Boadu, in an address, commended the leadership of the Church for the formation of the group five years ago.

He said the existence of the group had brought together the young adults in the church who some years back found it difficult to join the youth ministry, men or women ministries.

According to him, at the moment, the YAF was undertaking a number of projects including maternal mortality across the country aimed at helping to reduce the high rate.

He urged the youth to be mindful of the fact that Ghana was the only country they have and nothing should be done to undermine the prevailing peace.

Preaching the sermon at the thanksgiving service to climax the conference, Reverend Dr Samuel Ayete-Nyampong, Akuapem Presbytery Chairperson, said what Ghanaians needed between now and December and beyond was love for each other.

He said Ghanaians should see themselves as one people with a common destiny and love each other as was commanded by Jesus Christ.

Rev Ayete-Nyampong attributed all the conflicts both political and religious across Africa and other parts of the world to lack of love and unforgiving spirit exhibited by some people.

He said Rwanda was one of the Christian countries in Africa but because of lack of love and unforgiving attitude many people had to die.

Rev Ayete-Nyampong cautioned Ghanaian politicians to exhibit high sense of maturity and love, before, during and after the December polls so that Ghana could continue to enjoy the

peace.
“Ghanaians are all equal before God so we should see ourselves as one people irrespective of tribe and religion so that we can continue to live together” he emphasized.

He cautioned against any attempt to discriminate against any tribe in Ghana and urged Ghanaians to do away with negative misconception about any group of people in the country.

Rev Ayete-Nyampong urged the delegates to be mindful of the fact that Ghana could not afford to lose the peace and that any attempt by any group of people or individuals to cause mayhem should be resisted.

Mr Buckman Ntow Akuffo, Presbytery President of the group, expressed concern about the high rate of unemployment in the country and urged the government to continue to provide jobs

for the youth.
GNA

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