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25th December, 2011
X-MAS MESSAGES FROM OUR CLERGY
Leaders of the various religious groups have admonished Ghanaians to tolerate and respect each other’s views in the coming year, to ensure peace and stability in the country.
They also called for love, unity and togetherness in the spirit of Christmas.
The leaders gave the advice in their respective Christmas messages to the nation.
Right Rev Professor Emmanuel Martey, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana said: As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember that, on the first Christmas night, the song that the angels sang was a “song of peace.” Peace on earth and goodwill towards all people (Luke 2:14), the name given to Christ Jesus by the Prophet Isaiah long before He was born, “Prince of Peace”.
“Let the birth of the saviour provide solution to the fear of condemnation and despair of life lived under the control of powers of darkness, the evil systems of this world, and inclination of our lower nature as human beings.
“We urge all political parties and general public to ensure peaceful electioneering campaign devoid of intolerance, provocation, and over-reaction to opponents’ views and ideologies. The parties and candidates should focus on issues rather than attacking personalities.
“As the year 2011 draws to a close, we need to take time to reflect on all that God has done for us as a nation and as individuals and express gratitude. Let us also remember people who have shown kindness to us and express our gratitude to them.
Charismas is also a time of joy and a time to say “Thank You”
Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah Chairman of the Church of Pentecost said God has blessed the country with so many resources which should not be taken for granted.
“We must endeavour to protect the peace and stability in the country: Respect one another and be tolerant of each other,” he said.
As Christians we must ensure peace elections in the country next year, Ghana has become the light of Africa on elections we should not fail them but ensure that there is peace and stability in the country.
He called on politicians to help bring about development in the country, saying “if we are able to develop our own country leaders from other countries will not look down on us.”
“As Ghanaians we must ensure peaceful elections next year. Ghana has become the light of Africa on elections and we should not fail them but ensure that there is peace and stability in the country”.
He called on politicians to help bring about development in the country saying, “if we are able to develop our own country, leaders from other countries will not look down on us.”
The Most Reverend Dr. Justice Akrofi, Anglican Archbishop said 2012 is an election year which tends to generate heat and controversy and all Ghanaians should contribute to ensure peace and security in the country.
I urge you to remember always that Ghana is our only beloved country, the envy of other African countries and therefore will not auger well for us if by our actions and inactions we become refugees elsewhere in Africa.
“Our beloved Ghana will do well to internalize and live this insight so as to secure our much needed peace and security. These necessities are not built on culture of lies, conscienceless and brutal power and force. It requires commitment to securing the good and well being of each other all, irrespective of gender, race, tribe, religion, denomination and age “he added
“I advise Ghanaians to watch the language they use” he said, adding that words have a capacity to hurt and destroy.
Reverend Dr Fred Deegbe General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, said. “Another year is coming to an end and we join all people to thank God for the gift of life and His sustaining favour that has taken us through all the varied experiences of this year.
“We particularly wish the President and Cabinet, Parliament and the Judiciary the blessing and wisdom of God in all their endeavours. For the media, security forces, our medical professionals, public and civil servants, farmers and fisher folk, we thank you for all your efforts that have sustained us as a nation. We will continue to pray and seek God’s grace for our nation and all mankind so that we would live in peace.
“The Council continues to be saddened by the loss of lives on our roads. This phenomenon seems to be defying all interventions leading to the loss of priceless lives. We ask all drivers to drive safely and obey all traffic regulations. We, however, ask the Transport Ministry to undertake a serious study regarding the root cause of the carnage and implement a comprehensive solution to the horrific loss of lives.
“As we prepare for next year’s general election, we pledge that as a Council, we, will pray for peace and work with all stakeholders to ensure a free, fair, transparent and credible election that will continue to deepen the fruits of democracy.
“All we desire is progressive, peaceful and developed country where all people have access to the basic necessities of life and live in peace.”
The Right Rev. Francis Amenu, Moderator of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, said;
“God’s rich purpose for lost humanity is what the Christmas event proclaims so vividly.
“In the birth of Christ, the Prince of Peace, our lost opportunities can be reversed, our fears can turn to joy, our mourning to laughter, our discouragement to encouragement, our unproductiveness to fruition, our anxieties to contentment, our hatreds to love, our conflicts to collaborations, our disunity to unity, our despondencies to cheerfulness, our pessimism to optimism and powerlessness to empowerment.
“God took the lead in showing love and his generosity to humanity.
We must therefore exhibit the same characteristics in our dealings with each other. Christmas, then, should serve as the time to spread in a more determined way, the message of love, harmony and peace.
Let us remember to do good to all manner of people, especially the less privileged, the stranger, the poor, the needy, the afflicted and those who are victims of societal evils.
Indeed, it is at a time like this that we are often showered with gifts and best wishes, but in the midst of all the commercialism, we should not forget the real spirit of the Christmas.
“The focus must not be on fun and gifts, but on genuine love and unconditional generosity. You may not have any physical gift to pass on to a neighbour this Christmas but you can share a smile, laughter, the spirit of forgiveness, love, hope and peace in your relational encounters.
The Rt. Rev Amenu urged Ghanaians to be inspired with the blessings of this Yuletide Season to render better Christ-like services to their families, institutions, fellowships, unions, organisations, communities, churches and the nation.
“Ghana. Let the blessings of this year’s festivities propel us to share our resources with the marginalized and the needy in our communities”, he said adding that as people of God, “we must purposefully shun every form of corrupt practices at every level of our social structure, facilitate good governance and accountability, care for God’s good creation entrusted to our charge and also collaboratively work towards the avoidance of the unpardonable carnage on our roads especially during this Christmas season”.
They also called for love, unity and togetherness in the spirit of Christmas.
The leaders gave the advice in their respective Christmas messages to the nation.
Right Rev Professor Emmanuel Martey, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana said: As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember that, on the first Christmas night, the song that the angels sang was a “song of peace.” Peace on earth and goodwill towards all people (Luke 2:14), the name given to Christ Jesus by the Prophet Isaiah long before He was born, “Prince of Peace”.
“Let the birth of the saviour provide solution to the fear of condemnation and despair of life lived under the control of powers of darkness, the evil systems of this world, and inclination of our lower nature as human beings.
“We urge all political parties and general public to ensure peaceful electioneering campaign devoid of intolerance, provocation, and over-reaction to opponents’ views and ideologies. The parties and candidates should focus on issues rather than attacking personalities.
“As the year 2011 draws to a close, we need to take time to reflect on all that God has done for us as a nation and as individuals and express gratitude. Let us also remember people who have shown kindness to us and express our gratitude to them.
Charismas is also a time of joy and a time to say “Thank You”
Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah Chairman of the Church of Pentecost said God has blessed the country with so many resources which should not be taken for granted.
“We must endeavour to protect the peace and stability in the country: Respect one another and be tolerant of each other,” he said.
As Christians we must ensure peace elections in the country next year, Ghana has become the light of Africa on elections we should not fail them but ensure that there is peace and stability in the country.
He called on politicians to help bring about development in the country, saying “if we are able to develop our own country leaders from other countries will not look down on us.”
“As Ghanaians we must ensure peaceful elections next year. Ghana has become the light of Africa on elections and we should not fail them but ensure that there is peace and stability in the country”.
He called on politicians to help bring about development in the country saying, “if we are able to develop our own country, leaders from other countries will not look down on us.”
The Most Reverend Dr. Justice Akrofi, Anglican Archbishop said 2012 is an election year which tends to generate heat and controversy and all Ghanaians should contribute to ensure peace and security in the country.
I urge you to remember always that Ghana is our only beloved country, the envy of other African countries and therefore will not auger well for us if by our actions and inactions we become refugees elsewhere in Africa.
“Our beloved Ghana will do well to internalize and live this insight so as to secure our much needed peace and security. These necessities are not built on culture of lies, conscienceless and brutal power and force. It requires commitment to securing the good and well being of each other all, irrespective of gender, race, tribe, religion, denomination and age “he added
“I advise Ghanaians to watch the language they use” he said, adding that words have a capacity to hurt and destroy.
Reverend Dr Fred Deegbe General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, said. “Another year is coming to an end and we join all people to thank God for the gift of life and His sustaining favour that has taken us through all the varied experiences of this year.
“We particularly wish the President and Cabinet, Parliament and the Judiciary the blessing and wisdom of God in all their endeavours. For the media, security forces, our medical professionals, public and civil servants, farmers and fisher folk, we thank you for all your efforts that have sustained us as a nation. We will continue to pray and seek God’s grace for our nation and all mankind so that we would live in peace.
“The Council continues to be saddened by the loss of lives on our roads. This phenomenon seems to be defying all interventions leading to the loss of priceless lives. We ask all drivers to drive safely and obey all traffic regulations. We, however, ask the Transport Ministry to undertake a serious study regarding the root cause of the carnage and implement a comprehensive solution to the horrific loss of lives.
“As we prepare for next year’s general election, we pledge that as a Council, we, will pray for peace and work with all stakeholders to ensure a free, fair, transparent and credible election that will continue to deepen the fruits of democracy.
“All we desire is progressive, peaceful and developed country where all people have access to the basic necessities of life and live in peace.”
The Right Rev. Francis Amenu, Moderator of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, said;
“God’s rich purpose for lost humanity is what the Christmas event proclaims so vividly.
“In the birth of Christ, the Prince of Peace, our lost opportunities can be reversed, our fears can turn to joy, our mourning to laughter, our discouragement to encouragement, our unproductiveness to fruition, our anxieties to contentment, our hatreds to love, our conflicts to collaborations, our disunity to unity, our despondencies to cheerfulness, our pessimism to optimism and powerlessness to empowerment.
“God took the lead in showing love and his generosity to humanity.
We must therefore exhibit the same characteristics in our dealings with each other. Christmas, then, should serve as the time to spread in a more determined way, the message of love, harmony and peace.
Let us remember to do good to all manner of people, especially the less privileged, the stranger, the poor, the needy, the afflicted and those who are victims of societal evils.
Indeed, it is at a time like this that we are often showered with gifts and best wishes, but in the midst of all the commercialism, we should not forget the real spirit of the Christmas.
“The focus must not be on fun and gifts, but on genuine love and unconditional generosity. You may not have any physical gift to pass on to a neighbour this Christmas but you can share a smile, laughter, the spirit of forgiveness, love, hope and peace in your relational encounters.
The Rt. Rev Amenu urged Ghanaians to be inspired with the blessings of this Yuletide Season to render better Christ-like services to their families, institutions, fellowships, unions, organisations, communities, churches and the nation.
“Ghana. Let the blessings of this year’s festivities propel us to share our resources with the marginalized and the needy in our communities”, he said adding that as people of God, “we must purposefully shun every form of corrupt practices at every level of our social structure, facilitate good governance and accountability, care for God’s good creation entrusted to our charge and also collaboratively work towards the avoidance of the unpardonable carnage on our roads especially during this Christmas season”.
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