Ministry: History & Duties 1
What are the general duties of the women's ministry?
1. To pray for the growth of the Church
2. To organize seminars, workshops, lectures, symposia for members
3. To promote welfare of widows, orphans, the needy, etc.
4. To embark on evangelism / outreach
5. Groom young ladies to become better women and the married women to be responsible at home, in the Church and in the society.
6. To develop talents
Who's term of office was the title Women's Director first used?
Mrs. Perpetual Owusu
Who was the 3rd National Women's Ministry leader?
Dcns. Elizabeth Quaicoe (1999 - 2007)
The founder of the Church of Pentecost, Rev. James McKeown was a missionary from which country?
Ireland
What city and state did the COPUSA start?
Bronx, New York
What year was the women's movement / ministry officially inaugurated?
It was inaugurated in 1952
Which deaconess was honored with citations for her songs?
Mrs. Eunice Addison
Who was the 5th National Leader?
Dcns. Nana Otuo Acheampong (2013 - 2019)
Who was the second chairman of the Church of Pentecost?
Aps. F. S. Sarfo
What are the names of the couple in whose apartment the church started?
Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Theresa Oppong
How many Deputy General leaders / directors has the women's ministry had since 1945?
Eight (8) namely:
1. Mrs. Sophia McKeown
2. Mrs. Christiana Obu Mends
3. Mrs. Eunice Francisca Nana Afua Addison
4. Mrs. Esme Prah Siroboe
5. Mrs. Perpetual Owusu
6. Mrs. Beatrice Evelyn Kwaffo
7. Dcns. Mrs. Grace Lucy Yeboah Asuama
8. Dcns. Mrs. Philomina Mireku
Who was the pioneer of the women's leadership during the infant stages of the church and an interpreter to Reverend McKeown?
Mrs. Christiana Obu Mends
Who is the current National Women's Leader?
Dcns. Esther Walker (2019 - present)
Before the church was called the Church of Pentecost, what was its name?
Ghana Apostolic Church / Gold Coast Apostolic Church
By the end of July 1987, how many participants did the then prayer group have?
10 participants
Who came up with the women's ministry slogan "Holiness unto the Lord"?
Mrs. Sophia McKeown
Who is the current Women's Ministry Director?
Mrs. Philomena Mireku
Mention 3 functions of a deaconess.
The following are correct:
1. Prepares the Lord's supper
2. See to the readiness of the church before service begins.
3. the maid to the chapel and of the ministry
4. Assist the pastor and elders in their duties
5. Assist nursing mothers who needs help during church service
6. Assist the needs of the less fortunate
7. Advise and help in training the women and the young ones, etc.
Who was the first general secretary of the Church of Pentecost?
Aps. Joseph Egyiri-Paintsil
Who was the first National head of the COPUSA?
Pastor Alfred Awuah
How many positions did Mrs. Eunice Addison hold when she served the Church?
Four
Who served as the first ever General Women's leader?
Rev. G. A. Wood
How many types of 'beauty of the Christian woman' described in the book? Name one
There are 6 types
Physical beauty / Facial beauty
Domestic beauty
Moral beauty
Beauty in speech
Moral beauty
Spiritual beauty
What date (Month/day/year) was the name Ghana Apostolic church legally replaced by it's current name, the Church of Pentecost?
August 1, 1962
Who was the first National Women's leader in COPUSA?
Dcns. Mary Sarpong