The World of Prayer Ministry at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region has marked its 20th anniversary with a strong call on government to hand back missionary schools to the church in order to restore moral discipline among students.
Delivering his anniversary message, the Minister-in-Charge, Rev. Sarkodie Frimpong, explained that the vision of the church is to build missionary hospitals and schools that will shape the character of the younger generation while promoting quality education and healthcare. He lamented that the takeover of missionary schools by government has contributed to a decline in discipline and moral values among Ghanaian students.
“These days, there is a lot of indiscipline among our students in Ghana due to the government’s takeover of missionary schools from the church. When the church was in control, students were nurtured to be God-fearing, respectful and upright citizens. If we want the nation to move forward, then we must give back our missionary schools to the church,” he stressed.
Rev. Frimpong further urged parents not to abandon their responsibilities but to complement the efforts of teachers by playing active roles in their children’s education and moral upbringing. He emphasized that education without discipline and values is incomplete and cannot produce the kind of leaders Ghana needs.
The Minister-in-Charge also commended former President John Dramani Mahama for instituting the National Day of Prayer during his tenure, describing it as a unifying spiritual exercise that brought the country together. He however appealed to the former President to support the continuation of the National Cathedral project initiated by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, noting that the cathedral, when completed, will stand as a symbol of Ghana’s faith and commitment to God.
The 20th anniversary celebration, held at the church’s premises in Mamponteng, attracted hundreds of congregants, community leaders, and invited guests who joined in thanksgiving and prayer for the church’s two decades of ministry. Members praised the leadership of Rev. Sarkodie Frimpong for his vision and dedication, with many expressing optimism that the ministry will continue to grow in strength and impact.
The anniversary was marked with songs of praise, testimonies, and prayers for the nation, with the central theme of the celebration focusing on restoring moral discipline and building a God-fearing society through faith-based education.
