Dr Peter, Mrs Dorothy Debrah-Mensah Build Church Auditorium for Maadoteng Assembly
Practical service to people is a divine commandment that requires sacrifice and is rewarded by God, and the generosity of the donors is an expression of this service to the Kingdom of God.
With the sermon on the theme "Service to people is service to God," Apostle Abogorago drew inspiration from Matthew 25:40 and reminded the congregation that service rendered to people is ultimately service rendered to God.
The text reports on the inauguration of a new church building of the Maadoteng Assembly in the Samanbo District of the Wa Region of the Church of Pentecost. The building was financed by Dr. Peter and Mrs. Dorothy Debrah-Mensah from the United Kingdom and has a value of GHS 172,359.00. The consecration took place on 9 September 2026 by Apostle Bernard Azizu Mohamed Abogorago, supported by Pastor Kwame Adu. The sermon text was from Matthew 25:40 with the theme 'Service to people is service to God.' The preacher outlined five principles of Christian service, including the commandment to serve, God's valuation of every act of service, the rejection of human recognition, the necessity of sacrifice, and divine reward. The new building is intended to serve as a centre for worship, fellowship, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism. The event was attended by ministers, traditional leaders, church officials, and members. The text emphasises the generosity of the donors and the significance of practical service for the Kingdom of God.
Worldview
what this means- What, according to this text, is the root of the evil?
- Turning away from God, indifference, idolatry (inferred)
- Where does the evil reside?
- in the heart, the will, or the soul of the individual
- What helps against it?
- practical action towards the neighbour, good works; solidarity, mutual help, belonging
- What is human being according to this text?
- willed by God, with a task and a responsibility
- Where is history heading?
- it is getting better, development towards the good (inferred)
- What does the text base its claim on?
- on the holy scripture of its own tradition; on a present head, teacher, or office
- To whom does the text's call for devotion apply?
- to every human being, regardless of faith
- Where is the text's criticism directed?
- the text does not criticise
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What the text calls for
- Dem Menschen dienen (interpersonal)
- Ohne Verlangen nach menschlicher Anerkennung handeln (inward)
- Opfer für den Dienst bringen (interpersonal)
Passages cited
Mt 25,40
Measured
- Basic stance
- 2 from -2 to 2
- Insistence
- 2 of 3
- Reach
- 3 of 5
- Concreteness
- 2 of 3
- Boundary
- 0 of 3
- Time
- past 1, present 2, future 2