The Methodist Church, Ghana, on Saturday inaugurated the Gbawe Circuit at the Gbawe Society in Accra, to spearhead the affairs of five societies in the Northern Accra Diocese (NAD).
The societies under the circuit are Gbawe Society, St. Stephen Society, Immanuel Society, Sonitra-Nii Boiman Society and Palas Town Society.
The circuit which was created last year, was formally part of the Gbawe McCarthy Hill Circuit until its significant growth to stand on its own.
The NAD Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana, Right Reverend Professor Joseph M.Y Edusa-Eyison, who inaugurated the circuit also inducted the Very Rev. Philip K. Mintah as the Circuit Superintendent Minister.
He also introduced the Circuit Stewards and Coordinators including; Lay Movement Chairman, Coordinating Officers for Ministry, Education, Finance, and Development among others, who afterwards resolved to work to promote spiritual, financial and psychosocial development within the circuit.
Rt. Rev. Edusa-Eyison in a short sermon on the theme: ‘Discipleship: Growing into Christian Maturity,’ from Psalm 127:1 said for the circuit to grow in the christian maturity, there was the need to introduce new way of serving God geared towards evangelism, expanding their infrastructure and introducing other social concerns.
He indicated that the Gbawe Circuit was known as a “home of prophets” and must exhibit the lives of prophets through holiness, loving, kindness, truthfulness, prospective, prayerful and self control.
“Your inauguration has come at a time the nation needs prophets and Gbawe as a home of prophets, the circuit needs prophets to speak the minds of God,” he added.
Rt. Rev. Edusa-Eyison urged the Superintendent Minister to be knowledgeable in matters of spiritual, doctrinal, theological, and ecclesiastical while exercising patient in his roles, saying “though trials may arise, you must be steadfast in the Lord and victory will be yours.”
He also reminded him not to relent on his effort to first learn and then teach the heavenly truths while ensuring effective growth.
“As a new circuit, you’re required to put structures in place for smooth running of the circuit and teach your leaders to do the things the Methodist way,” he said.
The Diocesan Bishop then admonished the lay members of the circuit to support the minister in the affairs of the church and continue to help one another materially and financially for effective service.
The Very Rev. Mintah, expressed gratitude to the Methodist Church for the confidence reposed in him and pledged his commitment to build a christ centered leadership for growth and development.
BY VIVIAN ARTHUR
