The Osu Central Assembly of The Apostolic Church–Ghana on Sunday marked its 75th anniversary with a vibrant Thanksgiving Service, culminating a year-long celebration held under the theme: “This Far by His Grace.”
The landmark event brought together clergy, church members, family descendants of the founding leaders and dignitaries from across the country, all gathered to honour a legacy that began in 1950, with just ten believers worshipping in the home of the late Evangelist John E. Mallet.
The climax service, held at the Osu Central Temple, featured three major segments: a communion service, an anniversary thanksgiving celebration and the church’s annual fundraising ceremony.
Apostle Dr. Aaron Ami-Narh, President of The Apostolic Church–Ghana, delivered the sermon, reminding the congregation that their 75-year journey had been upheld solely by God’s grace. “We are not here because we are strong or deserving,” he said, “but because God never fails.”
District Pastor, Pastor Joseph Tetteh Awidi, expressed profound gratitude for the privilege of leading the district at such a historic moment.
“I wasn’t here at the beginning but the grace of God has carried this church from 1950 to 2025,” he said.
He outlined the extensive activities leading up to the anniversary, including radio and TV worship broadcasts, evening revival services, a remembrance ceremony for departed heroes and an honours night celebrating forebears who helped establish the assembly.
One of the most symbolic moments occurred on Saturday, when the church staged a massive procession retracing its historical worship sites from Evangelist Mallet’s residence through the Tro and Troas Schools, Maame Aba’s School and finally to the present temple.
The procession also included a charitable donation to the Osu Maternity Home, where the church presented toiletries, tissue rolls, liquid soap and other essentials.
The anniversary also highlighted the church’s social impact. Elder Nathan Ofei Ansah, Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee and a descendant of one of the founding families, noted that the celebrations included a blood donation exercise, free eye screening, a cleanup of the Osu community and various educational and health seminars.
“We launched this anniversary last year and every month had a special activity,” he said. “It has benefited the church and the entire community.”
The event also rekindled memories of the church’s storied beginnings. Salome Annan, daughter of the late Apostle B.T.O.C., recounted the early days when members walked long distances for evangelism, worshipped in borrowed classrooms and fostered a tight-knit spiritual family.
She encouraged today’s youth to rise to the responsibility of continuing the work handed down by founding leaders.
“Our elders laid a foundation of love, unity and holiness,” she said. “The youth must shine, not in the streets, but by spreading the light of Christ.”
Sunday’s service also included a major fundraising drive aimed at completing the assembly’s ultra-modern three-storey temple, which replaced the original chapel demolished in 2015 due to limited capacity.
Pastor Awidi appealed to members, former congregants, and friends of the church to support the ongoing interior works.
“No amount is too small,” he said. “We trust God that by mid-2026, we will complete and dedicate this magnificent edifice.”
As hymns of gratitude filled the auditorium and the anniversary cake was cut, the Osu Central Assembly looked ahead with renewed commitment.
“We have come this far by grace,” Elder Ansah said, “and by that same grace, we will go even further.”
The congregation ended the celebration in high spirits, reaffirming their mission to serve God, uplift the community, and preserve a legacy that continues to shape generations.
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