The Assemblies of God, Peniel Temple, New Bortianor, proudly held its annual Cultural & Heritage Service. The programme, led by Rev. Emmanuel Paul Entsie, Lead Pastor, brought together worshippers from diverse cultural backgrounds in a spiritually enriching celebration of unity, peace and love.
The service was a remarkable blend of cultural displays, music and powerful messages that emphasised the importance of embracing cultural diversity within the Christian faith.
Rev. Entsie passionately conveyed that Christ does not seek to diminish culture but to welcome and fulfill it, urging the congregation to honour their roots while professing faith in Christ.
“Our culture is very expensive,” Rev. Entsie noted. “Building a family-based church is vital because family is the bedrock of every culture. The church is not just a place to join, but a family to belong to a family bound by the blood of Jesus Christ.”
The event also underscored the role of culture in promoting national development. Rev. Entsie encouraged members to support locally produced goods and agriculture, urging churches to venture into farming as a testimony to the power of self-reliance and cultural pride.
He highlighted the economic benefits of “eating what we grow” and wearing garments made from Ghanaian fabrics as a means to build a stronger and more prosperous nation.
The day’s program featured notable speakers, colorful traditional attire, and uplifting worship music, all converging to send a clear message: despite our diverse backgrounds, we are united in Christ.
Rev. Entsie emphasised that love, respect and unity are essential pillars that the church must uphold, reminding all that “the only thing that stands the test of time is love.”
The Cultural & Heritage Service not only celebrated Ghana’s rich traditions but also served as a call for churches nationwide to embrace cultural heritage as a foundation for spiritual growth and national cohesion.
Members and attendees left the service inspired to live out the values of unity in diversity, carrying the message of peace, love, and cultural appreciation into their communities.
