St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Gbawe, emerged winner of the church’s Annual Easter Fun Games organised by the Lutheran Media Ministry Ghana (LMMG) in partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana (ELCG).
The one-day programme formed part of activities to climax the Easter festivities last Monday in Accra.
This collaborative effort aims to strengthen internal evangelism, promote healthy living, and foster unity among Lutheran churches in the Greater Accra region.
The programme brought together participating congregations from various Lutheran churches in Accra such as St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Kanda, All Saints Lutheran Church, Anyaa, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Gbawe, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Madina, Calvary Lutheran Church, Ashaiman, Christ Lutheran Church, Seduase, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Tema.
Members participated in 100 meter race, 50 meter walk, thread and needle, filling the bottle, musical chairs, sword drill, apple on the string, sack race, ludu, cards, draught, lime and Spoon, eating competition, penalty kicks and soccer.
The Chairman of the Lutheran Seminary Board, Isaac Owusu-Hemeng, told the Times Sports that the event was an annual gathering where Lutheran churches converge to entertain themselves, share the word of God, and reinforce internal evangelism efforts.
He reiterated that by replacing individual picnics with a collective celebration and participants is not only to enjoy fellowship but also reinforce their commitment to a holistic approach to life.
Mr Owusu-Hemeng urged the youth to appreciate and love the message of Christ, which leads to a happier and more fulfilling life.
Addressing concerns about potential distractions from the true essence of Easter, the Director of LMMG, Nicholas Sarkodie, acknowledged the natural inclination of individuals to veer off course during celebrations, but stressed the importance of staying focused on the message of joy, friendliness, and the eternal life that Jesus Christ brings.
BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG
