The Methodist church Ghana Opened, Consecrated & Dedicated and Inducted ... in Belgium

The Methodist Church Ghana formally opened Belgium Circuit in the Diamond City,Antwerpen, on 10th December 2016. The Circuit consists of three (3) Societies and a Nursery society; namely, Brussels Society, Ghent Society, Leuven Nursery Society and Antwerpen Society (Circuit Headquarters).

The inauguration service was officiated, assisted and supported by The Most Rev. Titus Awortwi Pratt, The Presiding Bishop of The Methodist Church Ghana, The Very Rev. Dr. Isaac Amoah (The Sup't Minister - The Netherland Circuit) who was in charge of both Belgium and Holland Circuits before the arrival of The Very Rev. Bernard bamfo-Bosompen some few years back, and some ministers from Holland, Germany and The U.K respectively.

Preaching from Acts 2:42-47, The Most Rev. Titus Awortwi Pratt, touched on some essential ingredients needed to make the church grow which characterized the early church, namely: teachings, fellowship/unity, breaking of bread and prayer. He praised the work of the pioneers (both lay and clergy) and the current minister for their selflessness and dedication for the work of Christ in the diaspora and urged the members to support the minister in their discharge of duties.

The inauguration of the Circuit was followed by consecration and dedication of a newly purchased Church building purchased by Wesley Society, Antwerpen. The purchase of the Church complex and the manse is a major achievement, and has given the Methodist Church a new face and special prestige amongst the diasporan churches especially African communities in Belgium. This is so because, getting a place like this is not an easy task especially in Europe.

The property which was originally owned by Jehovah’s Witnesses contains 3 fully furnished auditorium (Regular Chapel Hall, Winter Chapel Hall, a Conference room, toilet facilities, and offices), car park and a 4-bedroom storey building to be used as a Manse.

The purchase was negotiated by The Very Rev. Bernard Bamfo-Bosompem, Superintendent Minister of Belgium Circuit. The property which might cost approximately € 1.8 million for similar new Construction, but was settled for little over half a million Euros.

The inauguration of Belgium Circuit, the Consecration and the Dedication of the 1528.87 -square-foot( 466 m ² ) property was climaxed on 11th December 2016 with the induction of The Very Rev. Bernard Bamfo – Bosompem as Superintendent Minister of the Belgium Circuit.

The Very Rev. Bernard Bamfo – Bosompem had his 3-year institutional/ministerial training at The Trinity Theological Seminary, Accra, Ghana and was commissioned and ordained in the years 2002 and 2005 respectively. He earned a superintendent status in 2013 upon serving various Societies in the Methodist Connexion, Circuit and Diocese within Ghana and Europe.

The Very Rev Bamfo-Bosompem holds Diploma in Ministry from Trinity Theological Seminary (Legon-Accra, Ghana); Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Religions) from the University of Ghana (Legon-Ghana) and Master of Arts (Intercultural Theology) from the University of Goetingen, (Germany).

The Very Rev. Bernard Bamfo-Bosompem is gifted in the area of Revivals, Retreats, Evangelism and other Renewal programs which The Methodist Church and other Denominations are greatly blessed through him. He is married to Lilian, who he affectionately calls “MeyereAkua” (My wife Akua), and they are blessed with 3 children - 2 boys and a girl.

The ceremony was graced by high profile guests from Ghanaian Community Elders to public figures and dignitaries. Mrs Hannah Ama Nyarko the deputy chief of the Ghana mission in The Kingdom of Belgium and The European Union and Mr William Okaikoe a Minister Counsellor at the Ghana Embassy in The Kingdom of Belgium represented the Ghana diplomatic corps in The Kingdom of Belgium and The European Union.

Mrs Hannah Ama Nyarko was a stand in for Her Excellency Mrs. Novisi Abaidoo, Ghana Ambassador to The Kingdom of Belgium and The European Union who was on official assignment abroad. In her address to the Congregants, She expressed their great excitement and understood it that, The Very Rev. Bernard Bamfo-Bosompem’s task is a holy calling from Almighty God so they are very happy to support him in all his endeavours to making his vision a reality. Her address hinted on the change of government in Ghana based on the recent elections, and also advised all Ghanaians to be law abiding in Belgium and do their best to support the incoming government in Ghana.

Mrs Nyarko attested to the growth of the Methodist Church not only in Ghana but beyond, and also noted that this growth has come not by itself but through earnest prayers, hard work of the Clergy and all The Methodist Church associates with their various support. She quoted 1 Timothy 2: 1-2 from the Holy Scriptures to urge all Ghanaians to pray for the peace of Ghana and Belgium.

The Very Rev. Bernard Bamfo-Bosompem and family expressed their great gratitude to God for how far He has brought them and also The Presiding Bishop for his continued mentorship and support. The ceremony was climaxed with a spectacular choreographic act by the Antwerpen Society youth.