"Where are we going from here"

The above message was what I ( Lawrence Lamptey) shared with brethren when I preached on Sunday 25th November. Worship was so nice with many visitors from the community coming in. The message was taken from the Gospel according to John 14:1-4.

Worship started at the usual time 10:00 AM before that, there was a morning devotion where we prayed and sung songs, this was always done to put the brethren on a spiritual alert every 9:45 AM to 10:00AM.
Bro. Dominic Quarsie led the congregation in songs. Ebenezer Asante read the scripture. The Lord's Holy table was led by Brother Emmanuel Asante and was assited by Leonard Lamptey and Peter Obeng
The first prayer was given by Bismark Okyere, Inter sectional prayer was given by Edward Darko and Bro. Paul Amisah gave us the closing prayer.

The church had 6 visitors of which 5 have promised to place membership and the other one was just a visiting member. The church shall be reading her budget for next year and give an account of the expenditure and income for this year-2007, this shall happen on Sunday 16th December, 2007 after worship. The church wish to extend her congratulatory message to our dear brother Lawrence Lamptey who will be graduating for his first section of his studies at Heritage Christian College with a Certificate in Biblical Studies ( CBS). He had been a great tool for the church and individuals. We also want to use this opportunity to thank anybody who had supported him in diverse way to be able to complete his first section of study.

ATTENDANCE:
MEN: 17
WOMEN:11 = 28

CHILDREN:
Toddlers: 23
Intermediates: 11 = 34

VISITORS: 6

TOTAL : 28 + 34 + 6 = 68

GIVING: ¢ 224,200, New Currency: 22GH¢ 42GP Equivalent to $200 US dollars.
We are asking all readers to please prayer for the church

In Him we Live

"This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoce and beglad in it " Today's worship was a wonderful one with brothers and sisters spiritually maltivated through the message that was delivered by Brother Eric Otoo.

The attendance was good and two sisters has placed membership the church.
The songs was led by Lawrence Lamptey we sang both from the twi and the english hymn books. Brother Emmamuel Asante gave the opening prayer. Inter sectional prayer was given by Brother Mereku and the Closing prayer was given by Brother Edward Darko.
The Lord's holy table was led by Brother Abraham Quao and assisted by brothers Daniel Adjie and Paul Amisah.


ATTENDANCE:
WOMEN 19
MEN: 15 = 34

CHILDREN:
Toddlers: 34
Intermediate: 11 = 45

TOTAL: 34+45=79

GIVEN : ¢232,000 New currency- 23GH¢ 2Gp.

Wednesday 7pm to 8pm the church meets for Bible class and Friday 7pm to 8pm Prayer Night.
We count on your usual co-operation in Prayers.

"Lift up the Glory of God"

"Bless be the tie that binds our heart in Christian way" We are always happy to meet like this and break bread and exhalt each other with the word of God. Sunday's worship one of the most happiest day in our history. Members sang so beautifuly from both the english hymn and one of our local languages (twi) hymn books. The message was touching messaging and made many comfess which include myself (Lawrence Lamptey).

The words of exhaltation was given by Brother Eric D. Otoo. The songs was led by Brother Lawrence Lamptey, Brother Paul Amisah read the scriptures. Brother Quao Abraham led the Lord's Holy table ( The Lord's supper) and he was assisted by Brothers David Opoku and Bismark Okyere in serving.
The opening prayer was given by Peter Obeng, the alter call/ inter sectional Prayer was given by Emmanuel Asante and the Closing Prayer was given by Brother Edward Darko. Every sunday morning we hold 30 minutes devotion before the actual worship is done and sunday devotion was led by Peter Obeng.

The adults attendance was quite low this sunday there was a report that many have travelled and some are sick. a task has been laid for every every member present on sunday must visit three apsentism within this week and feedback must be brought to the church.

The children department of College church of Christ visited their brothers and sisiter in the Lord's church Sarpieman Church of Christ in the next two viilages away from College church.
Many are the things they study from with them and they were happy to know those friends too. bellow are some photos taken with the children of Sarpeiman church children and children class teachers from both churches.

"The Harvest is Plentiful But, the Workers are Few"

I was not able to fellowship with brethren at College church. I was invited by the leaders of the Lord's church in the nest two villages to come and assist them in growing and developing the church. The church is Medie church of Christ it was established by Amasaman church of Christ which and I was a key member in establishing that church over 10 years ago. Now the church dying and needs revival. Please, there are so many churches in the villages of Ghana dying. We need Men to work. I have decided to talk to the leaders at college church so that we can start sending brethren to go help the Medie church since we are one family in Christ with one baptism, one faith, one God and spirit. Above are pictures I took when I was worshiping with them the attendance was 28 , 6 women, and 11 men including me. The children were 11. as against over 100 when the church was established.

College church met for Sunday worship and it was nice from the report I received.
Brother Emmanuel Asante led the congregation in songs . The scripture was read by Brother Ebenezer Asante. Brother Eric De-graft Otoo Preached the sermon.
The Lord's Holy table was led by Brother Yamoah Samson and assisted by Daniel Adjei and Daniel Tagbor
First Prayer was given by Brother Peter Obeng, Alter call/inter sectional prayer was given by Edward Darko and the final /closing prayer was given by Brother Eric De-graft Otoo.
The announcement was rcorded by Lawrence Lamptey and reported by Brother Bismark Okyere whom Lawrence is mentoring.

The Attendance for the Sunday 4th November 2007

ADULTS:
MEN: 19
WOMEN: 13 = 32

CHILDREN
TODDLERS: 32
INTERMEDIATES: 11 = 42

TOTAL 32 + 42 = 74

Sunday 11th November 2007 the children department of College church of Christ is visiting the children of Sarpeiman church of Christ to study with them. the aim of this program ( Inter - Study Program) is to create a divine relationship between the children of churches of Christ in the Ga-District and Ghana as a whole. and also to let the children have a feel of the environment, know how to study with people and finally build a strong link between the children, the churches and their study.

"Songs of Praise"

We are sorry for the delay in posting this update which we are suppose to post it right after sunday morning worship..

Sunday morning worship was a wonderful service to God. It was Singing service. We sung and also learn new songs from the local language hymn book. This book contained almost all the songs in the English hymn book ( songs of the church) brethren were taught how to sing to glorify the creator. It was so wonderful that brethren were filled with joy to sing hymns and praise to His glory.

ATTENDANCE:

ADULTS:
Male: 15
Women: 13
TOTAL: 28

CHILDREN:
Intermediates: 19
Toddlers: 17
TOTAL: 36

VISITOR (S) : 1

GRAND TOTAL 28 + 36 + 1 = 65

Brother De-graft Otoo led the church in singing and praising God in hymns and praise after Brother Lawrence Larry Lamptey had introduced the varies brothers who will be leading the various activities. The attendance was quiet encouraging. Many testify to the style of worship on Sunday and wanted to do they same again nest time.
The opening prayer was led by Brother Ebenezer Asante, The inter sectional/ alter call prayer was led by Bro. Emmanuel Asanter and the closing prayer was given by Brother Quao.
Lawrence Larry Lamptey led the congregation at the Lord's holy table and David Opoku and Paul Amisah assisted in serving.

Last Friday night the church met and assign special duties to the following brethren to help with the work in the Lord's vineyard.
EDIFICATION: Bro. Eric De-graft Otoo, Bro. Quao, Bro. Edward Darko, and Brother Mereko
EVANGELISM: Bro. Lawrence Larry Lamptey, Bro. Emmanuel Asante, and Bro. Peter Obeng
BENEVOLENCE: Bro. Ebenezer Asante, Brother Darko Edward, and Brother Eric Otoo

The will hold the following programs for the last quarter;
On 18th of November, 2007 the church shall read account to the church on how and what and where the church money is used and also read the budget for nest year.
23rd December, 2007 is Meal Fellowship / Preacher Appreciation Day
31st December, 2007. Watch night. The church shall meet to sing and pray till the morning of the new year-2008.

The church is doing well and growing well comparing it to other sister congregations, but we need to do better than this , therefore we are pleading to you to continue praying for us.

We greet all of you and hope to meet you again some other time to fellowship together.
In Christian Love