COLLEGE CHURCH OF CHRIST-GHANA

'The Worship of Christians"

2008-05-04T11:02:00.000-07:00

We are very sorry for not helping you to follow the activities of the College Church. This is due to the tite scheduled at school and some few mission trips our webmaster have been embarking on. Therefore we are sorry we were not able to post any information through out the month of April. We thank God for bringing Lawrence and the family back with us in good health.

This is yet another beautiful day with the sun shining to bring the Heavens glory to humanity. We the College church have testify to the Fact that God is great and His Kindom reigns forever.
Brethren, from College Church of Christ extend their greetings to all our readers and wish them all the best in everything they are doing.
Brothers, join us in thanking the Lord for helping us to find the Truth through which many are flowing into it. God keep adding to the church a new born baby in Christ Jesus. Today, we had one sister (Mary Owusu) who gave herself to Baptism and another another sister who visited the church and promised to be part of the brethren when they have fully moved to the area.

Today's worship service was very nice eventhough did not turn up in their numbers but still thank God that what we supose to do as church we were able to do it in Truth and in Spirit.
Leonard Lamptey led the congegation in praising God in singing hymns and psalms. Brother edard Darko one of the leaders preached today from the Book of Isaiah 41:14 Lawrence as usual did the interpretation since we have brethren among us who do not speak or understand any of our local Ghanaian languages. The Lord's supper was also led by Brother Ebenazer Asante assisted by Lawrence Lamptey and Paul Amisah. Opening prayer was given by Lawrence Lamptey as the intersectional prayer was led by Emmanuel Asante and the clossing prayer was led by Brother Fred. Bismark a young energetic brother gave us the announcement and programmes scheduled for the week.

The children ministry are planing on a fun games to envangelize the children world, therefore they have invited three other nearby sister congregations to come join them to paticipate in this fun games on 17th May, 2008. The activities for the day include, footbal, lime on spoon race, painting (Colour work). We will give you the details.
The youth of both College church and /Amasaman church of Christ have cometogether to form a mission minded Youth called "YOUTH FOR CHRIST" which last week embarked on an evangelism effort in a village of about 6 munites drive. This group was led by Lawrence as local missionary and an evangelist who love to be with youth and children all the time.
Please, as you read this message, this mission minded youth really need support to be able to do more.

ATTENDANCE FOR TODAY'S WORSHIP

BBLE CLASS:

CHILDREN = 42
ADULTS = 33
NEW CONVERT = 3
VISITOR = 1
TOTAL 7 9

WORSHIP:

MEN = 20
WOMEN = 16
TODDLERS = 30
INTERMEDIATES = 12
VISITOR = 1
TOTAL = 79

GIVING : GH¢27 45p = about $30 USD

Please, Help us Pray for Brother Jeff who is a deacon in Pryor church of Christ, due to the appointing of elders in Pryor church, Brother Jeff's name has been submitted to the church for the office of an elder. I am requesting a prayer for him asking God to Grant him the strength and courage to be able to serve Bthe God and the Church according to the scriptures.

Thank You.

NOTE:
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"We thank you all"

2008-03-27T10:10:00.000-07:00

We one again welcome you to this week's activities of the college church. We are doing very well likewaise you too.

Brethren in College church are really doing very well both in spirit and physical. We thank you so much for your prayers. We really appreciate your care for the souls in College church.

This another wonderful and preciouse day of the Lord which had fallen on the brethren. Worship was so great and wonderful in the sight of the Lord and brethren since we follow the partern of the New Testament church. The is really improving gradually in both number and love for the Lord. Members are geting the understanding of the Loving God with all their hearts , with all their souls, and with all their minds. As part of the church, I can testify that the College church have a good future, in Christian maturity. The Leadership are try to build a strong relationship between the souls and the Lord.

Sunday 23rd March 2008 service to God was great as Evg. Ebenzer Korsah led the congreagtion into singing hymns and praise unto God. The opening prayer was led by Edward Darku, inter sectional prayer was also led by Ebenezer Asante. Evg. Lawrence Lamptey preached to encourage brethren to do more of the good things they are doing and even they can do better than that. The Lord's Table was led by Evg. Otis Nyemah assisted by Peter Obeng and Brother Fred. Closing prayer was given by Bro. Abraham Quao. Brother Bismark Otyere read the annoucement. Brother Bismark is being discipled by Lawrence on how to stand infront of people and talk, read and write annoucements, how to lead basic activities in the church. ( Therefore, we ask all our readers to remember Bismark in your prayers. he is a student in senior high)

ATTENDANCE

BIBLE CLASS

Children: 48

New Convert: 3

Adult Class: 52

TOTAL : 103

WORSHIP

Men: 25

Women: 27

Toddlers: 38

Intermediate: 10

TOTAL: 103

GIVING: GH¢40.85p = $43 USAD

Please, we are reminding all our readers that 18June College church will be 2 years old. kindly join us in spirit to celebrate this beautiful birthday.

"Thanks Giving Service"

2008-03-10T06:06:00.001-07:00

When we think of what the Lord has done in ourlives (College church) we think it is right to set day aside to show an appreciation to Him by giving out what He has blessed us with. Therefore, College church have it in our file to set aside the second week of every month to Tell God that we appreciate what He has done for us in the whole month.

Yesterday 9th March was one of the great sundays in the life of College church when brother and sisters (old and young) showing their love to God by donating money, food, etc to say that "WE THANK YOU GOD"

Service yesterday was beautiful when brother Lawrence Lamptey led the Bible class with an open topic to be discussed "Did God asked Abram to introduce his wife as her sister just because of fear of Death?" Gen 12:10-16. You can imagine how debatable the bible study as far as this topic is concern will be. In fact brethren who normally don't speak at bible study spoke on this topic. It was great.

The worship started at excatly 11:00am with brother Lawrence leading the congregation in songs, Bro. Peter Obeng (Opening Prayer), Ebenezer Asante (Inter section Prayer), and Emmanuel Asante Closing Prayer. Brother Thomas Mereku preached the sermon.

Attendance was encouraging:

BIBLE CLASS:

CHILDREN = 25

NEW CONVERTS = 3

ADULTS CLASS = 42

VISITORS = 4

TOTAL = 71

WORSHIP:

MEN = 19

WOMEN = 23

TODDLERS = 25

INTERMEDIATES = 12

VISITORS = 4

TOTAL = 83

GIVING : GH¢ 37.35 = $37

THANKS GIVING : GH¢ 24.35 = $24

Out of the 4 visitors we had two were youth brethren from Amasaman church of Christ. They were sent to come and meet the youth of College Church to discuss the unity of the youth. These brethren are sister Vera and Ebenezer. The youth of College Church to a photograph with these visiting brethren. The other vsiitors are brothers from the community where the church exist. attached are photos of the youth of College church and the two visiting brother and sister ( sisting right in the middle) Ebenzer(second from left), Vera (third from right).

We hope to hear from you ... Thank you.

"A visit to Amasaman Hospital"

2008-03-09T08:45:00.000-07:00

It is said "True and undefiled religion acceptable onto the Lord and the Father is to visit the orphans and widows in their troubles and to keep one self unspotted to the World" James 1:27. Christ said to His disciples: "I was sick you did not visit me, I was naked you did not clothed me, I was hungry you did not give me food to eat... the Apostles in return asked Jesus, where did we see you being naked and did not clothed, sick and did not come to visit you...Since you did not do it for your brothers and sisters, you did not do it for me".

After carefully considering these two passages, college church realized that there is something we are forsaking to do. Twice in every year College Church of Christ visit the sick at the Amasaman Hospital to share the word of God with them, sing and praise God with them, and donate to them some basic Human needs. Thank God Sunday 2nd March was a beatiful day for both the church and the Hospital when the whole church visited the hospital.

The church met at the church auditorium and part take of the Lord's Supper and Giving at about 9:00AM after which we all left to the Hospital at about 9:30AM. the whole congregation was divided into two groups , each is to go into a ward to Pray, sing and share the word of God with the sick. The whole group then came together in the main ward which is mostly occupied by children axcept two adults,there are four wards in total.

The items donated are presents or gifts brought by the members of the church from their cheerful hearts the church baught few more to add. In addtion the the items donated, a cash money of GH¢35 equivalent to $35 USD was also donted, this was the total given collected on that sunday. The total attendance Adults 47 and the children were 36.

Attahed are few pitures we want to share with you readers. Please let us hear comments.

"To God Be The Glory"

2008-02-10T07:35:00.000-08:00

It has been said that "when individual members are united, the Church is united" so is College church of Christ Proving the unity and the Love that exist between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Individual Member of the Lord's church - College Church of Christ is doing his or Best to reach to perfection as our vission for this year.

From the Last two weeks of fellowshiping together as brethren in Christ, it had been so so gloriouse to say that more hearts are opened unto Christ.
The attendance for Sunday 27th January 2008 was quiet encouraging, bellow are the figures.
BIBLE CLASS

Visitors Class: 7
New Convert Class: 1
Old Convert: 32
Children Class: 27
TOTAL: 67

WORSHIP

Men: 24
Women: 23
Toddlers: 20
Intermedaites: 7
TOTAL : 74

Giving: GH¢ 46.52 equivalent to $42.45 US.

On the 3rd of Feburary, 2008 attendance was good and one of the Student Preachers ( Evg. Wison Ebo Prah) of Heritage Christian College preached to the congregation.
ATTENDANCE

BIBLE CLASS

Visitors class: 11
Old Convert class: 30
New Covert: 1
Children: 36
TOTAL: 78

WORSHIP

Men: 24
Women: 15
Toddlers: 38
Intermediates: 8
TOTAL : 85

Giving: GH¢ 35.12 equivalent to $33.10 USD

Today, 10th Febraury, 2008 was a blessed day for the people of College church. Worship was great members singing from the English hymn books and the local twi language hymn books.

Lawrence Lamptey led the congregation in singing unto the Lord with a melodiouse voices.
The opening Prayer was given by Brother Abraham Quao, Inter sectional prayer was led by Brother Ebenezer Asante. The Lord's Holy Table was led by one of the student preachers of HCC and assisted by Evg. Tugbe Browne and Evg. Williams Botchwey all of HCC.
Clossing Prayer was led by Peter Obeng
Scripture reading was done by Brother Peter Obeng. Today's sermon was preached by Bro. Eric Degraft Otoo.

Today being the second week in february, is married and unmarried class. Mr. Eric Otoo taught the Married class on the topic: "Communication in Marriage: Lawrence Lamptey took the unmarried class through the Lesson tagged "Courtship".

ATTENDANCE

BIBLE STUDY

Umarried Class: 20
Married: 19
Children: 30
TOTAL: 69

WORSHIP

Men: 20
Women: 20
Toddlers: 25
Intermediates: 10
TOTAL: 75

Giving: GH¢ 23.80 equivalent to $22.50USD

First sunday in March is our Out reach Ministry which is to take place at Amasaman Hospital.
Members will come to church early, take the Lord's Supper and then Give unto God at 10am we are headed to the Hospital.
Two People gave themselves to baptism today they are
sister Grace Amisah and Brother Frank a new member of the church.
We are reminding you to keep praying for College church.

We ould be happy to hear your comments.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2008-01-14T10:03:00.000-08:00

Please forgive us for not being able to post to you the past two weeks updates. This is due to low internet service in our area, we are not able to upload a photo and this have delay our post.

In breife, the church is doing very well in all things, both Spiritually and Physically. The church have lived under the control of strong men leadership eventhough we don't have a full time minister. But thank God for our only and beloved brother Eric De-graft Otoo who happens to be the Administtor/Registrer of Heritage Christian College.

Last Years was a year of great work done for both the church and the myself. There was a nice programme line up for the church this year. This is to build the church in a strong position.

The Mission for the church this year is " Striving towards Perfection" and the vision is "Passion for Christ, Compassion for Man" We have a buget taget of ¢18,000,000 in old Ghana currency GH¢ 18,000 equivalent to $18,000 US DOLLARS. greater portion of this money is going into benevolence and Preacher's allowance.

Our last sunday worship was so nice, and the entire church was filled in the spirit as they were taken through the order of worship in the spirit.

The songs was led by Brother Lawrence Lamptey, the exhortation was given by brother Eric De-graft Otoo. the first Prayer was given by brother Edward Darko, the inter section prayer was led by brother Emmanuel Asante and the final /closing praayer was led by Peter Obeng.

The Lord's Holy Table was led by Brother Mireku and was assited by Brother Paul Amissah and Peter Obeng.

The Lord saw us through out the worship with great joy when three other visitors visited the church they are ; Madam Nancy the Landlady of one of the couples in the church ( Mr&Mrs Amissah) the other visitors are Winifred and Matilda they are both daughters of Brother Mireku. They were all happy to be with us and had promised to worship with us.

Given was GH¢ 29.07

ATTENDANCE

CHILDREN:

Toddlers: 22

Intermediates: 17 = 39

ADULTS:

Men: 18

Women: 15 = 33

TOTAL : 72

We are urging you to pray for the church as we all strive to perfection in the fiath.

We are also reminding you that you are welcome to worship with us at any time. When coming to Ghana right at the Airport call this number +233 277 314921 and w will pick you up from there.

"Onto us achild is Born"

2007-12-23T07:10:00.001-08:00

We have to applogize for inability to post our last report ,this is due to the internet falure in our area. Last week was a glorious Sunday for the Church for unto the church a child is born by Brother Ebenezer Asate and the wife, therefore we have to name the child and also bless the child.

Brother Otoo preach on the topic "The important of naming a child" Lawrence Lamptey Blessed and name the child. In the Ghanaian custom there is a special way by which a child is named and we will like to share with anybody who want to how. Just send us a mail asking how it is done.

Well, Sunday 16th December attendance was encouraging but the greater number came from the children. SEE BELOW

ATTENDANCE

MEN : 15
WOMEN: 12 = 27

TODDLERS : 38
INTERMEDIATES: 18 = 56

TOTAL : 83

GIVEN : ¢265,400 / New currency 26GH¢ 54Pw.

Today,23rd December 2007 , was also a memorable day. one of the sisters - sister Abla also gave birth to a new baby boy last two weeks saturday 8th December and her baby also needs to be named and blessed. Therefore, this has to be done today. Lawrence did the naming and the blessing while brother Otoo preached.
The Lord's supper was led by Brother Otoo assisted by Bismark Okyere and Daniel Adjie
The first prayer was given by Ebenezer Asante, Inter sectional prayer was given by Abraham Quao and the Closing Prayer was led by Brother Emmanuel Mableh.

The attendance to day was quite good but with the children taken the lead, one thing about Ghanaians is when is geting to this time of the season many are those who want to travel to their hometown, visit friends, join family members to celebrate, and this always give a different picture to attendance of the church through out Ghana.

Next week sunday is going to be a cheeful day and meery making for we are going to have our coming meal fellowship and Preacher appreciation day brethren are asked to cook from their homes and bring it to the church to joing together and share. Aslo each member is to bring a gift to the Preacher and his family.

ATTENDANCE

MEN: 17
WOMEN: 15 = 32

TODDLERS: 25
INTERMEDIATES : 10 = 36

VISITORS 5 = 5

TOTAL = 73

GIVEN: ¢ 500,500 / 5GH¢ 5PWS

One interesting thing you will like to know is , all the money recieved on these two sundays were given to these new born babies one is a girl and the second is a boy these are their names.

1. Olivia Nana Serwaa Asante ( Girl)
2. Augustin Biley Akah (Boy)

These are the names of the two new born babies God has given to the church.
We promise to share with you the photos of these babies and their parents and the photos of the fellowship.

Please continue to pray for the church.

True Worship

2007-12-02T08:36:00.000-08:00

"True and undefiled religion acceptable unto God and the Father is this; to visit the orphans and the Widows in their truoble, and to keep oneself unspotted of this world" James 1:27

This is a heart touching message presented to the Church By God through Brother Lawrence Lamptey. Since many of us never knew that meeting the needs of the Poor is part of the true worship. In the message God that came today through Brother Lawrence we were made aware that Helping the poor and the widows are vital part in Christianity. Frother the Book of Deutronomy 15:7-11 teaches us that we should continue to open our hand so wide to the poor that are in our Land. Church today was so nice and beautiful for brethren were well touched by the message that came today.

Brother Leonard Lamptey led the congregation in songs, the scripture was read by brother Ebenezer Asante. Brother Peter Obeng gave us the Opening Prayer, the inter sectional Prayer was given by Brother Fred Sekye Armah and the Closing prayer was given by Brother Paul Amisah. The words of exaltation was given by our evengelist Lawrence Lamptey.

ATTENDANCE

CHILDREN :

Toddlers - 21

Intermediate - 13 = 34

ADULTS

Men - 21

Women - 12 = 33

VISITOR (S) - 0

TOTAL = 34 + 33 + 0 = 67

Giving : ¢167,600 / 16GH¢ 76GP

Let me share with you a wonderful thing the church experienced today. Two of the visitors we had last week today ( Kingsford Ahorsu and Mark Boso) today baught fanta and coke drinks for the children department we have in the church. The whole church thank them alot for the wonderful gift they gave the children. This was a surprise thing to all of us. But in all we thank God for using these brethren to accomplish a purpose.

Saturday 8th December is a Marriage ceremony for the Church two of our members Brother Hayford Afiadenyo and sister Patricia Akofa are coming together as marriage couples. Therefore we are asking our dear readers to reminds the church, the the two brethren in their prayers.

Also, on the 9th of December 2007 is a Naming ceremony in the church . Brother Ebenezer Asante and his wonderful wife had a new beautiful baby and the church is to name the church on

Sunday after church service. The church is blessed with two special glorious events and we thank God for that.

How are you all? How is the church doing I guess you all went to church today? We hope to hear from you soon In Christ Jesus - Amen!!!!

"Where are we going from here"

2007-11-26T01:45:00.000-08:00

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

2007-11-18T04:16:00.000-08:00

"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"

2007-11-13T01:52:00.000-08:00

"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"

2007-11-05T02:45:00.000-08:00

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"

2007-11-01T07:49:00.001-07:00

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

Hebrew 10:23

2007-10-21T09:27:00.000-07:00

" Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering for He who promised id faithful".
This was the scripture the sermon for today was based on by our interim Minister. It was wonderful today for it have really been a blessed day for us all.
Worship was led by faithful brothers in the Lord whom the Holy Spirit led to lead all activities of worship today.

Lawrence Lamptey led the congregation in singing
The scripture was read by Brother Ebenezer Asante, First prayer was given by brother Edward Darko. Mr De-graft Otoo gave us the exultation after which an alter call was made. Brother Quao led the alter call prayer. The final Prayer. closing prayer was given by Evangelist James, a student preacher of Heritage Christian College. The Lord's Holy Table was led by Brother Mereku assisted by Brother Daniel and evangelist Noah ( also a student Preacher of Heritage Christian College)

We know you will like to following all the activities of the Church, but we are sorry to inform you that our programme ( Preacher Appreciation Day ) have been prospond to December 2007. This is because of much financial burden on the members, and since we do not want to make any mistake by depending on the members financially. We have so many financial contributions to make to help the Flood Victims in the Northern Ghana. More so, we have asked all the members to start contributing for each member's health insurance. and many other financial commitments. Please bear with us we will surely do it. and we shall update you of everything that went on.

Today is a wonderful and most exciting day for our children. They went on a trip to Pokuase church of Christ to join their children class to study just as they did the same thing at Amasaman church of Christ. The children of College church were more than the children of Pokuase church. Two teachers (Mrs Faustina Lamptey and Brother Dominic Quarshie) accompanied them. The Brethren of Pokuase church were so excited to have our children in their midst. They really have a fruit full Bible Study with their fellow sisters and brothers.

Our attendance for today is as follow:

ADULTS Men : 17
Women : 11 = 28

CHILDREN Toddlers: 18
Intermediates: 10 = 28
TOTAL 56
Offering: ¢ 202,000/ New currency 20GH¢/ Equivalent in Dollars $20 2penys.

This is how the Service to our Lord went with a joyful songs from our local ti hymn book.
We are still inviting any body who visit Ghana to worship with us. Just call this number from the airport and will pick you up. +233 277 314921 ( Lawrence/ Larry Lamptey)
We hope to hear from you soon. In Jesus mighty Name... Amen !!!

NOTE: We want to share with you pictures of the childrens' trip to Pokuase church of Christ.

"The Day of Spiritual Revival"

2007-10-15T12:37:00.000-07:00

(Lawrence in a picture with the oldest woman in the church after the church visited her)

Sunday 14th October was one of the blessed day in the life of College church of Christ. Our worship was in the spirit. It was "Praying and Fasting" service. The activity started in each member home of which no body ate nor drink from morning six o'clock to 12 noon. we all gather at church as usual at at 10 o'clock in the morning to sing and pray to GOD.

There was two section: The first one was led by brother Emmanuel Asante. He led the congregation to sing to praise God and pray many kinds of prayers, some of which are prayer for the sick, orphans, needy, backsliders, problems of members and their families etc.
The second section was led by our interim Minister Brother De-graft Otoo, where he emphasized on the Universal Church of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ( Church of Christ) of which we find our selves in and are saved in. He led the church to pray for all churches of Christ in the whole wide world, their members, ministers, missionaries, the church's evangelistic programmes, the church's projects and the mission programmes. The College church having fed in the spirit through prayer and fasting thank the Lord so much for Listening to our supplications. The fasting ended at exactly 12 noon. And we dine with the Lord at His Holy table.
Evangelist P. Nathan Tears led the Lord's Supper and assisted by Brother Edward Darku and Brother Mereku. This end Sunday worship on a good note.

The church have one and only older sister of about 86 years old. she have been a faithful sister in the church and a regular attendant both on Sunday morning worship and week day bible study. she is seriously ill after she came back from a visit to her sisters in a different city. The whole church went to visit her and prayed for her. The church have decided to support her by giving her some support every month since she is old and can not work or do anything for a living. one interesting thing about her is both her daughters (2) , in-law and grandchildren and all members of the College church. She is baptized by brother Lawrence. Please we are urging you all readers to please keep her in your prayers... We will appreciate any help you have for her too.

ATTENDANCE:

CHILDREN: Toddlers - 14
Intermediate - 9 = 23

ADULTS: Men - 23
Women: - 11 = 34
TOTAL 57
GIVING ¢ 161,600 /New currency= 16GH¢ 16PW

We are still reminding you to continue to pray for us in the Name of Jesus Christ.

We Love you all!!!!

"Our Day"

2007-10-08T02:11:00.000-07:00

"Our God is So Good all the time" Sunday 7th October worship was good and the Brethren were filled with the message that came. Our fellow readers of this message, we are asking for your interventional prayers for the people of Ghana more especially the churches of Christ in Ghana.

The officiators for sunday worship are as follows.

-songs leading: Leonard Lamptey

-Scripture reading: Paul Amisah(twi language)

-Lord's table: Emmanuel Asante assisted by Hayford Afiadenyo

-Opening Prayer: Paul Amisah

-Intersectional Prayers: Bismark Okyere

-Closing Prayer: De-graft Eric Otoo

The attendance was not encouraging comparing it to the previous weeks attendance.

CHILDREN: Toddlers : 19

Intermediate: 9 = 28

ADULTS: Men: 16

Women: 12 = 28

TOTAL: 56

Giving : ¢175,300 New currency : GH¢17 53 Peswes

The minister who ministered to us was an evangelist and also a student of Heritage Christian College and is also the minister incharge of Yahoman Church of Christ. He is called Nathan Puaka Tears. He have been assign to be with College church for a week by the school for one of the Programs offered in the school tagged " Practical Ministry" where all student in the advance level are stent to veriouse communities where the church is located to help the church there under the suppervision of the leaders in the church.

So, Brother Nathan is going to be with College church for one week He started his work on Friday 5th October where we have bible class, he have been assigned by the church to do most of the teachings, Preahing, Visitation and Outreach but brother Lawrence will join him to help. him. He started a teaching on "GIVING" looking at How, why, and when we should give? and its really a good lesson that members have testify it to be an important topic to be treated.

One sunday 28th of October2007 is a special day for College church of Christ we have on our program list an interesting and fellowship pragram called " Preacher Appreciation Day" due to this, the church have decided to hold a Prayer and Fasting on the 14th and 21st of October to commemorate the big fellowship on the 29th. The Fasting will start at the time we wake up from bed to then continue at church on our usual worship eventhough there is going to be a slight changes, we will still join the Lord at His table to dine with Him.

There is going to be two section:

1. There is going to be a Generay Prayer - for the sick, travellers, Orphans, widows, job seekers, etc. section Led by Brother emmanuel Asante

2. and Prayers for the Church of Christ world wide - this will include are activities , and projects and missions etc of the churches of Christ world wide.

Please, Have you head the News? the witches all over the world are meeting in the Ashante Region of Ghana, and acording to them, on their meeting day many desastrous action will take place. This is a very serious issue at stake and they have seculate letters people in Ghana. This meeting is comming on This from today to Friday. Well, be know what our God can do but we should also not forget that "Satan is not a small boy" said by one missionary to Ghana. Please, many pastors and Preachers have decided to do something against this by stoping them from meeting. But, it was said that this meeting will not come on in the physical body as we use to meet. We are also asking to pray for the people of Ghana more especially about this issue, it is really suprising to hear thi but that is the work of the devil we should resist it .Amen.

Our Nest issue on the ground is The Flood issue which is now going over hand. The people in the Northern Part of Ghana are really suffering and we really need support ot them. On sunday 7th October at about 1pm all preachers of the churches of Christ in the Greater Accra Region met to deliberate on this issue which finally came to a piont that we have to do something to save our people in the North.

"The Brotherly Love Continue"

2007-10-01T07:21:00.000-07:00

The children with their teachers doing paper art.

Our Interim Minister talking to the church.

This message should have been posted on Sunday 30th September which is yeaterday, this is due to ellectricity power off.

We had a wonderful worship on sunday with with all our brethren present. The order of service can be seen as follows:

-The Songs was led my Lawrence Lamptey

-The sermon was preached by Mr. Otoo Eric

-The Lord's table was led by Brother Mereku and assitsted by brother Bismark Okyere and Yamoa Samson.

-Opening prayer was given by brother Ebenezer Asante, Intersectional prayer was given by brother Edward Darku abd the Closing Prayer was given by Zivaan - one of the students of Heritage Christian College.

The attendance was quiet encouraging eventhough it is less than what we had last week.

The CHILDREN: Toddlers : 10

Intermediate: 14 = 24

The ADULTS= Men 22

women 12 = 34

TOTAL 58

The visitor who visted the church last week came this sunday too and was encouraged. Brethren have been assign to know her house to go and visit here too.

Well, the children class went on a visit to Amasaman Church of Christ it was a wonderful trip since that was the first trip they have made to a church to study with other children in the sister congregations. Actually, its part of their curriculum therefore, college church is ready to support any of the children programmes. You can fine below the listed programmes in the children's study curriculum:

CHILDREN MINISTRY CURRICULUM

TODDLERS CLASS:

A. Out Door Activities
1. Playing
2. Familiarization Tour
3. Study with Other churches
4. Bible Games

B. In Door Activities
1. Colour work
2. Songs Practice
3. Spellings
4. Story Telling
5. Film Show

INTERMEDIATE CLASS:

A. Out Door Activities
1. Think and Act
2. Familiarization Tour
3. Study with Other churches

B. In Door Activites
1. Lad-to-Leaders and Leaderets
2. World Bible School
3. Film show
4. Reading and Writing
5. Bible Study
6. Bible Games

7. Learn to Read

8. Read to Learn

We have also encourage our members to start contributing to the National Health Insurance and they are doing so wonderfully. The oldest woman in the church is seriouselly sick therefore, we are pleading to you to pray for her. but her daughter and in-law and grandchildren are members of the church.

Needs: Please the church find it hard in serving the Lord's supper wine therefore we are pleading to any individual or church to please spare us some Lord's supper serving tay to put an end to wasting our wines by droping off in the plates in which we use to serve.

We are also , pleading and requesting for used clothes and educational material to help our less previlages in the church. we hope this would meet your kind love for the brothers and sister in College church.

We will like to here your comments and also know how best College church of Christ can help you. Please do not hesitage to give us a call if you want to worship with us. we are not far from the National airport if you are coming from outside Ghana.

We Love you all and Pray for you. In Christain Love.

"A Soul have been restored"

2007-09-23T09:04:00.000-07:00

Today is a new day and a blessed day for the College church. The message you are reading today, is about the joy we have had since our old member ( one of our leaders) have come back after he told us he is not going to worship with us again. He left because, he accused the church for not allowing him to preach. Well, we have done our best to talk to him and he was not listening so, he decided to quit fellowshipping with us. But , since he is our brother, we keep praying and visiting him until today the Lord has restored him back.

Well, Brethren, today Lawrence did not worship with the College church due to an assignment he had with the Yahoman church of Christ. Yahoman church is one of the churches Lawrence is working with this church is located in one of the Typical rural village around Amasaman is about 45 minutes drive away from My home. I was invited by the church there to officiate a naming ceremony. christian couples there have new born baby girl and I outdoor this child by naming the child. Please pray for the church in Yahoman because the church is really facing problem in church attendance. the attendance of the membership which include me and the minister is 6 and the visiting families who came to witness the ceremony were 8. The giving was ¢68,000 less than $10 USD.

Today at College church of Christ , Brother Emmanuel Asante Preached and he did a very good job since that was his first of Preaching. Yesterday saturday the Youth of College church first met and organized themselves to start a strong Youth Ministry. The following People are the leaders of the Youth Ministry;

Peter Obeng - T he Youth President
Samson Yamoah - The Vice President
David Opoku - The scretary
Rita Debrah - The Treasurer.

I am acting as the Youth Minister

The children ( Both Toddlers and the intermediate Class) are travelling to Amasaman church of Christ to have a joint Bible study with the Children in Amasaman church. This is one of the Programmes the children have in their curriculum.

Todays songs was led by Leonard Lamptey, Lawrence's younger brother. The Lord's Supper was led by Brother Mereku assisted by Peter Obeng and Samson Yamoa.
The Bible reading was done by Paul Amisah (read in Twi) and Brother Quao (read in Ewe).

The attendance for today was very encouraging and you can see that as follow:

CHILDREN: Toddlers = 16
Intermediate= 12 = 28

ADULTS: Women = 11
Men = 19 = 30

VISITOR: Woman = 1

RESTORATION: Man = 1

TOTAL 70

Giving : ¢ 115, 000/ GH¢ 11 50Gh Pws. / Les than $20 USD

Friday the church have Prayers and Singing. We will remind you all in our prayers.

God be with you all.

"Worship Service"

2007-09-18T04:13:00.000-07:00

We are very sorry in delaying this post of the informations we have bring on sunday after church service, this is due to electricity power off.
It is always joy to let you know what is going on here in the College church sincere the love of Christ lived in all of us.

Sunday worship started in a very good mood when Brother Emmanuel Asante led the congregation in a morning devotion with about 11 members present at about 9:30AM. Exactly 10:00AM Our interim minister Brother Eric De-graft Otoo led the church in songs and the master of worship. We sung so beautifuly from our new "Twi" (a local Ghanaian language) hymn book which we baught. It is a book which has a translation of some of the songs from the English hymn book.

Sermon was preached by Lawrence Lamptey from the Book of Galatians 3 :27
The Lord's table was led by Brother Emmanuel Asante and assisted by Paul Amisah and Yamoah. First Prayer was given by Brother Quao , Inter sectional prayer was led by Brother Darku Edward and the closing Prayer was finally led by Brother Bismark Okyere.

The attendance for sunday worship is as follows:

CHILDREN: Toddlers: = 12
Intermediate = 11

ADULT : Women = 14
Men = 15
TOTAL 5 2
GIVING ¢166,900 / 16GH¢ 69PWs / less than $20 equivalent.

From our record, this number shows that the attendance has declined therefore, the whole church left for a visitation to all the brenthren who did not come to church on sunday . Unfortunately, we visited one of the leaders of the church who was seriousely sick and even could not walk. we prayed and sung with her and wish her all the best.

We then move to know others home and also visited our regular visiter. This movement was done by the whole church including some of the children, and it was so joyful.

NOTE: Please, we are pleading to you to support our minister sincere he is not being paid therefore, we think with your liittle support of $20 US a month will go a long way to put him in a position to work with us. We are begging you all. In Jesus Name.

With Love from Brothers and sisters here to you all.

"Bless Be The tie that binds us together"

2007-09-09T07:45:00.001-07:00

Thank God is yet another Sunday. We give praise and thanks to our maker and comforter for His love and sacrifice.

At about 9:30AM one of the faithful brothers ( Brother Emmanuel Asante) led the congregation in a 30 minutes devotion where brethren sung and pray to God.`Worship started at 10:AM and was so wonderful that brethren were touched by the message that came. The total Membership for today's worship can be seen as follows;

CHILDREN:

Todlers : 10

Intermediate : 15 = 25

ADULTS

Women : 11

Men : 18 = 29

TOTAL 54

GIVING : ¢149,300 = 14GH¢ 93pesswas that is less than $20US.

Todays sermon was delivered by Brother Lawrence Lamptey. He spoke 3 different languages- English and two other Ghanaian local language ( Twi and Ewe). The sermon was taken from the Book of 2Kings chapter 5:1. The topic was "Honorable...but a leper"

Brother Mereku led the Lord's table and young brothers Nana Opoku and Daniel Tagbor assited. The song leader for today was Brother Emmanue Asante.

Children Class: Mrs. Faustina Lamptey taught the toddlers- 2-5yrs class. They did colour work today. some of the things they coloured were, fish, Boat, Star, angles, and inscription such as God, Jesus, Go, come, and finally they studies a memory verse.

The intermediate class was taught by Brother Dominc Quashie, they ended a study on Cain and able which they started two weeks ago. This class has children who are all students and most of them can read and write.

Today we did not have Bible class as we use to do after church service every Sunday, just because of a great fellowship coming in October. On the church's record we have what we call "Preacher's Appreciation Day" and this is coming on in the last Sunday in October. Therefore, the church met as one family today and discussed how the programme should be on that faithful day. It is so nice to see members contributing. Therefore, the whole church have decided to fellowship together. individual are going to prepare their food to church then, gift from individuals shall be collected to be given to the Preacher to show our appreciation to him for the good work he continue to do for us. "what do you think? I can imagine how beautiful that Day will be. We wish you were here. But don't worry , we will update you on what ever goes on here".

Today, the student of Heritage Cristian College did not worship with us because they are on vacation they will resume in two weeks time therefore , brethren were people from the 3 different communities which most of them walk to church. the walking distance is about 5-15munites.

Today, Our Interim minister did not worship with us , he was on an assignment in a different town. Therefore, Brother Lawrence took over and Direct all the activities.

Please, continue to remember us in your prayers for we need more prayer support.

We continue to remind you that , we have open our arms to anybody who want to worship with us. If you want to volunteer too just call us.

Please, distribute our blog address to your church members that will be very good of you.

www.collegecofc.blogspot.com

+233 277 314921

The Blog is posted by Lawrence Lamptey

"College Church of Christ Salute you"

2007-09-08T02:03:00.000-07:00

May the good Lord Bless you for taking the time to visit our Blog. We therefore encourage you to continue to visit here every Sunday after church service. we are going to do our best to post everything that went on in our Sunday worship and Bible study.

But First, permit us to use this opportunity to introduce ourself which is very important in life.

We would like to thank you for visiting our blog and extend an invitation to you to come and worship with us. The Bible instructs on how we are to worship. The book of John, chapter 4, verse 24 tells us not only that we are to worship God, but it tells us how we must worship, it says worship God "in Spirit and truth". This is what we are earnestly trying to do at College Church of Christ.

College Church of Christ is a growing congregation, with about 65 worshipers on Sunday morning. We have Bible classes for all ages after the Sunday morning worship service and at the week days Bible study on Friday nights.

The College Church of Christ congregation was established in the 18th June, 2006 when Churches of Christ Student Union in Ghana began a two weeks house -to-house evangelism after which a strong follow up effort was made by two young evangelists- Ev. Garpue Lieway and Lawrence Lamptey. Few accepted the Gospel and gave themselves to Christ in Baptism This was the beginning of our congregation. Our first meeting took place on 18th June, 2006 with 11 people. The Church was established to serve the Heritage Christian College and the Communities around her. The church is actively involved in Outreach ministry and Benevolence efforts. Our formal minister (Evg. Garpue Lieway) left to study in Abilene Christian University Abeline-Texas therefore, we have a volunteer minister who is serving as the interim minister( Mr.Otoo Eric De-graft) he happens to be the Administrator for the Heritage Christian College-Ghana

The church has committed men of God who are leaders of the church and two faithful women who are the women group leaders.

The church can now boast of a strong reliable youth and children ministry and has a total membership of 34 on Sunday morning with about 29 baptized members and 5 regular visitors.

Worship= 10AM - 11:30AM

Bible Study= 11:30AM - 12:30 after noon

1st and 2nd Fridays in a month = Bible Study = 7PM - 8PM

3rd and 4th Fridays in a month- Prayers= 7PM-8PM

College church also runs a ministry Caregivers Ministry founded by Lawrence Lamptey. This is actively involved in Preaching the Gospel through Provision of Basic Human Needs. We are reminded of the Connection between helping the Poor and the opportunity for winning their souls for Christ and bringing them to an intimate relationship with both the Lord Jesus and the Church.

We will love to hear from you often.Moreover, you can contact us anytime you are visiting Ghana.

COLLEGE CHURCH OF CHRIST

P O BOXAM 68

AMASAMAN -GA WEST DISTRICT

ACCRA-GHANA

collegecofc@gmail.com

+233 277 314921

blog site: collegecofc.blogspot.com