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Charis_News

Charis_News

Vol: ONE - 2018

News Official Newsletter of

Grace elds Chapel

November My prayer for you is that this month, you would
get to understand the ways of God and to walk
Walking in the OurMonthof with God because it will certainly be the way to
greatness and to the supernatural upgrade you
WAYS OF GOD desire. God bless you as we embrace a
wonderful month of walking in God's ways.

He made known

HIS WAYS TO MOSES,

His acts to the
children of Israel.

Psalm 103:7

Praise the Lord! Rev. Simon Ampofo

It's already November 2018 and I am happy to share with you the General Overseer, Gracefields Chapel
theme for this month.
Also in this Edition...
But before i do, I want us to understand that we have just come from
a wonderful month of supernatural upgrade. THE 'DUMSOR' CHRISTIANS

If you have not yet experienced your supernatural upgrade, I want OCTOBER IN REVIEW
to encourage you not to worry. The Bible says in Isaiah 55: 8 - 9 that,
the ways of God are not our ways, neither are His thought our Dear Seyram,
thoughts. As the heavens are far above the earth so are God's ways
above our ways and so are His thoughts above our thoughts. This is CHARIS PRAISE ‘18
why I believe without a shadow of doubt that God is leading you
somewhere very powerful and beautiful. Don't be disturbed, don't IN PICTURES
be worried, he will definitely take you to that beautiful place!

Hey, this is why I am excited about this month's theme. November
2018 is our month of WALKING IN THE WAYS OF GOD. I have come
to realise that just a few people understand the ways of God. Bible
says the people of Israel knew about the acts of God, but only Moses
knew His ways.

Dear Seyram What are your hopes? What are your dreams? What are
your fears? I trust that I would encourage you on your
Dear Seyram, journey. I want to be your number one cheerleader, the
one you can always come home to and find as a safe
My dear future husband, I haven't met you yet but I call haven. And as fallible as we all are, I trust we would learn
you Seyram. I don't know why I want to call you so, but I to extend grace to each other when we make mistakes.
kind of love the sound of 'Seyram' on my tongue.
Today, I heard the story of a married man who was upset
So what are you doing right now? Teaching in a because he thinks his wife has taken him“somewhere”as
classroom, transacting business in a banking hall, he can't seem to be able to cheat on her anymore, and I
having lunch, kayaking down River Zambezi? (not too prayed. I prayed that you would uphold fidelity. I prayed
wild an idea, I hope!) that you would love God and fear Him such that you will
by His grace, choose to live out our wedding vows. And I
But wherever you are, you sure seem to be hiding prayed that same prayer for myself. Purity before
yourself well. Don't you think you've hidden yourself for marriage, fidelity within it – won't be easy but it would
far too long? (hahaha). Because I think of you. A lot. And I be definitely worth it.
wonder when and where we're going to meet. Will I
bump into you on the street (like it happens in movies?). So here I am, keeping myself for you and trusting that I
Will I meet you at church? On a VIP bus? At a funeral? would meet you soon. I don't have you yet but one thing
(love matches happen there too…lol). I know, is that you are a good man. And good men when
found, must be treasured.
Do I know you already or you will be a complete
stranger? I wish I had you now – to laugh with, to talk So my treasured Seyram, till we meet, may God keep you
with, to plan with, to pray with. safe.
Do you think about me too? Do you imagine that you
would end up with someone like me? Love,
What do you love? Do you love football? If you do, I hope Ohemaa
you are a Real Madrid fan, so we can wear identical
Madrid T-shirts (a bit silly of me, I know). But if you are a PS. My birthday is coming soon…any chance that I will
Barcelona fan, let me look on the bright side and say that get to celebrate it with you? Hahahaa.
I think it will make our home more interesting!
By: AkuaAgyemang-Amprom
Do you love music? It would be nice if you play an singer, avid reader
instrument or sing, because I also sing, so we can form a (Readers' Digest addict),
duo and sing together…think how romantic that would writer, administrator, food lover,
be.Who knows, we may even make some money out of it and a passionate lover
(multiple streams of income on my mind…lol.) But even of God's work.
if you can't carry a tune or your key can't be found on a
keyboard, I'll still love you all the same. If God can enjoy
your voice, so can I!

Are you an introvert or extrovert? Do you love to eat or
you dine on salad and bread? Lol.

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THE 'DUMSOR'

CHRISTIANS

'Then Jesus said to them, “A little while crippling load shedding. South Such persons know their God-given
longer the light is with you. Walk while Africa's economy has also suffered purpose and seek to fulfil them by
over the past decade due to the lack always walking with God and
you have the light, lest darkness of adequate electricity supply. One of depending on Him.
overtake you; he who walks in the root causes of this unhealthy
darkness does not know where he is trend in Ghana and South Africa is the Christians are the light of the world.
going. While you have the light, failure to invest in the power sector; Sadly, however, many Christians
believe in the light that you may more particularly investment in clean allow darkness to overtake them.
energy infrastructure. They allow darkness to overshadow
become the sons of light”' – their lives due to lack of sustainable
John 12:35-36 (NKJV) Likewise 'dumsor' in many parts of investment in their relationship with
Africa, many Christians have become their Lord and Saviour (Jesus). Their
The term 'dumsor' has become erratic in their walk with God. Bible study, prayer, fellowship, giving,
very popular in Ghana in 'Dumsor' Christians usually wallow in evangelistic and discipleship lives are
recent times. In a homely darkness instead of walking in the so erratic that sometimes others find
sense, it denotes erratic power Light. it difficult to consider them as real
(electricity) supply. It literally means Christians.
'off and on' power supply. There have Light and darkness are opposite
been recurrent energy crisis and forces and cannot co-exist. Although They usually read the Bible only
power blackouts in most parts of light can shine in the midst of during church services; they only
Africa in the last three decades darkness, the latter cannot easily make quality time for prayers when in
despite the abundance of energy operate wherever light reigns. This crisis or anxious to meet a great need;
resourcesand power sector reforms implies that anything that is erratic in their feelings dictate whether or not
on the continent. About 30 of the 48 nature and usually operates in light they should attend church services
countries in sub-Saharan Africa have and darkness at different times and fellowship meetings; they have
suffered acute energy crises in recent cannot be trusted and relied on. wrong mindset about paying tithes
years. This means that majority of the Biblically, darkness connotes sin, and giving offerings although they
countries in the region “are disorder, falsehood, ignorance, may be faithful in paying taxes; and
struggling to keep the lights on.” corruption, evil and wickedness they relegate and denigrate the need
while light represents truth, to prioritize evangelism, visitations
Ghana, for instance, has had five transparency, transformation, glory and discipleship in their walk with
major power crises since 1984despite and progress. More generally, light in God.
several reforms in its power sector. the Bible relates to the personality
Ghana is among the top 10 countries and nature of Jesus. A person who Are you a 'dumsor' Christian or a son
in the world that have experienced walks in the light (lives and believes in of the Light?
and continues to experience Jesus) ought not to walk in darkness
but that person must always strive to By Richard Obeng Mensah.
Email: [email protected].
walk in the light. Like mature
Christians, people who always walk in
the light are trustworthy and have a
clear sense of direction for their lives.

CAN I GET A
SHARPENER
This question is a given when it gets to PLEASE?
exam time, especially if the said test
involves multiple choice and shading
answer sheets. Unfortunately, we don't ask
this question in our lives, the biggest test of
all.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man For us to reach where God has destined for us to be, we must filter our
close friendships (without apology). Not everyone around us can help
sharpens [and influences] another us get to our destination.

[through discussion].” ~ Proverbs 27:17 Again, I repeat, some may plot to destroy us, some will be envious of
God's grace on our life and others may be detractors or critics of the
(AMP) #Bible narrow path we choose in Christ. Beware! Just like iron sharpens iron,
move with people who can bring the best out of you.
Beloved, the people we keep around us
have a big role in determining how I don't know about you, but I need a sharpener or two!
effective we will become in life. We will
either move fast or slow due to their push or By Eric Boham, blogger at www.awgdevotional.wordpress.com
pull. This might be hard to swallow but hear
me out: you can never be any much
different from your closest friends.

This is because, from the verse above, the
influence comes through discussion. So
you are almost just like them, in their belief
system, the way they think and talk, and
what they prioritize.

Acts 4:13 New InternationalVersion (NIV)

13 When they saw the courage of Peter and
John and realized that they were
unschooled, ordinary men, they were
astonished and they took note that these
men had been with Jesus.

Close friendship with Jesus for just about 3
years, rubbed on noticeable traits on the
Apostles. Therefore, be mindful who you
allow into your life.

A Judas may betray you and an Absalom
may try to plot your downfall and
overthrow you. AKing Saul may want to
take away your life before you get to your
throne and a Delilah may want to seduce
you, deceive you, take away your strength
and render you powerless.

You can be digging your own grave with
some friends.

OCTOBER IN REVIEW

A number of exciting activities happened in October across all THREE DAYS FASTING AND PRAYER PROGRAM
Gracefields branches. The following highlights are however
specific to the head office branch.

RETURN FROM KOINONIA UK

&

In September, a new Gracefields branch was given birth to in The Lord Jesus Christ fasted and prayed, and so we His children
the UK, specifically in Stoke-On-Trent. This happened during are also to fast and pray. Gracefields Kumasi embarked on
Koinonia UK which had Rev. Simon Ampofo and Prophet three days of fasting and prayer, under the theme
KakraBaiden as its speakers. 'Supernatural Upgrade'. We prayed for an upgrade in every
Rev. Ampofo and Lady Ps Pearl stayed on till the first week of area of our lives – financial upgrade, spiritual upgrade, marital
October before they returned home. Their three weeks stay upgrade etc. – whatever upgrade could be thought of, we
afforded them more time to continue to be a blessing to the prayed about it.
new branch and other ministries as well.
It was heart-warming to see Rev. Ampofo and Lady Ps Pearl With a hunger and a thirst for an upgrade in our lives, every
back, after three weeks of being away. evening of the three days, at 6pm, we met to pray together as a
FRIENDS AND FAMILY SERVICE church. Some even came before 6pm, to start their personal
prayer.
It's always a joy to see new people come to church to
fellowship with us. In our quest to share the gospel with those It was an uplifting time of prayer and a time of encounter with
far and near, Gracefields Chapel instituted Friends and Family God. Our faith has been fired up – and supernatural upgrade is
Day – a day to invite friends and family to worship with us. our portion!
Last month, we had two such services, one on 14th October and
the other on 21st October. Rev. Ampofo preached on 14th CHARIS PRAISE 2018
October while Rev. David Markin preached on 21st October, all
on the same theme; Supernatural Upgrade. When the praises go up, His glory comes down…and indeed,
the praises went up at Charis Praise 2018. Charis Praise - our
annual musical concert - was held at the Golden Bean Hotel on
Sunday 28th October. It was a great blessing to those who
came. People joined hearts and voices with the Charis Family
Choir in an atmosphere of praise and thanksgiving.

After all the singing, it was also gratifying to see people come
to the altar, afterWord ministration by Rev. Simon Ampofo.

We can't wait for Charis Praise 2019!

Kudos to the choir for such sterling performance on that
Sunday evening.

WATCH OUT FOR MORE PICTURES OF CHARIS PRAISE 2018

RICH RIGHT & ROMANTIC
RELATIONSHIPS

WILL GOD TELL ME

WHO TO MARRY?

“I had been praying and carefully matured enough to hear His voice.” choosing between two believers, we
considering who my future husband John 10:27-28 says“My sheep hear my need to look at the bigger picture;
would be until an end of year Scripture voice…” If we can communicate with what is the purpose of God for my life?
Union camp where I clearly heard 'that our earthly father, how then can't we Our relationship with God and level of
is your husband!' as the leader for one do same with our heavenly Father?
of the zones got up to give the closing We should devote ourselves to obedience is of much importance. The
remarks.” building a good relationship with Him, difficulty is when we make our choices
“Did I hear well or was it just my undeniably, He speaks! How many first before talking to Him or when we
imagination?”Sandy narrated to me. times in our so-called immature state place much emphasis on status,
The God Factor haven't we had promptings about material possession or other
Many a time, young folks ask, will God certain steps or actions and had them attributes and even feelings. Feelings
tell me who to marry? Or how do I confirmed. Now if that wasn't God are not facts. In 2 Sam. 13, Amon loved
know this is God's choice for me. The speaking to us then who? We must Tarmer but after he raped her the Bible
God factor in decision making is learn to wait on Him anytime we says he hated her more than he loved
paramount and Christians should seek communicate with Him because He her. This was within a space of some
to know the will of God concerning surely will respond. He speaks to our few minutes. Feelings can change at
every decision in their lives, most hearts, minds and sometimes we may any time and shouldn't be depended
especially the one to marry. Many hear Him clearly. He can give us inner on entirely.
Christians have lost their vision, peace with decisions that are in His One may ask, “Does a God-given
ministry and even salvation just by will. spouse guarantee a hustle-free
marrying the wrong people. Sandy told me that days after she marriage?” No it doesn't. But at least
Marriage was originally God's idea and heard that audible voice, there was so you can go back to God and talk things
not man's. It is God who said it was not much peace within her as she through. The marriage of Isaac and
good for man to be alone and so continually prayed about her future Rebecca was God-made but it wasn't
created a suitable helper for him husband. Significant people in our free of deception, lies and bitterness.
(Genesis 2:18). This is why He has to be lives like our pastors, mentors or We all need to continually depend on
a part of the whole marriage process. counsellors can help us in situations God for the grace to stay married.
Trial and Error is Dangerous where we are clouded with confusion. All these being said, let's position
We cannot discount the fact that all God may also speak through dreams ourselves well in order to embrace
believers can be potential spouses. and visions, especially if you know for whatever package God has for us. This
But is he/she God's choice for your life? certainty that that is how He deals with means being mindful of certain
In Jeremiah 1:5, God says before I you. I believe we all need to know how opportunities that come our way like
formed you in the womb I knew you God speaks to us so we can use as church gatherings, playing certain
and Psalm 139 also proves how God confirmation in our everyday roles and responsibilities, not taking
knows our inside out and all that decisions. We should however note people for granted and paying
concerns us. How then would an the dangers that come with some of particular attention to our
omniscient God not know who we these mediums as the devil can appearance.
would marry and how our lives would sometimes operate in these ways. Trial and error is a waste of time. Trust
end? If we believe He knows, and that God's Choices and the Human in the Lord with all your heart and He
our entire life journey is not hidden Factor will direct your path.
from His eyes, then why trial and error There is also the issue of God's choices
and not just go ahead to ask Him? and our human factor. We know Author: Harriet Afriyie-Adjimi –
Building A Relationship with Him clearly in 2 Cor. 6:14 that we should not Counselor, health consultant, and
A lot of young people say,“I'm not marry unbelievers.Therefore, in head of Couples Fellowship

Good evening Daddy. It's such a joy for me to share my KEEP BELIEVING!
testimony. I stood up on Sunday after the sermon on Reverend, glory be to our God in Heaven. Praise be to His
Supernatural Financial Upgrade to pledge in faith to name for He has dealt with me well. Indeed, He is the God of
support the building project though l didn't have the the supernatural.
money. Strangely, someone called me on Monday to inform As you read people's testimonies everyday, I always said to
me that he had wanted to send me money on Sunday but myself you'll read mine also. Indeed, this is the day the Lord
couldn't do. has made and let the church rejoice with me. I applied for
settlement to UK home office. First application failed. But I
Right after the call, he wired the money to me and to my didn't lose hope in God. I kept praying and trusting God for
surprise it was the exact amount l had pledged.What's more, my breakthrough. I applied again early this month. Just
just today l met another person who asked me to follow him when I returned from Accra, you declared the month as a
to a fuel station. He just ordered them to fill my fuel tank to month of favour. In fact, I bought into it and kept praying for
the full. I can see supernatural financial upgrade Hastings the favour of the Lord almost every minute because I
been truly activated in my life . Praise the Lord! needed it.

Today, Glory be to the God of Gracefields who has shown me
His grace and favour for my UK settlement visa has been
issued. May His name forever be praised.

PRESENTS

22ND 25TH NOVEMBER, 2018
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