The seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ was planted
in the early 1900s by Mr. Traugott Afare in his hometown Hoviefe a small
community in the Ho municipality of the Volta region. Mr. Traugott Afare a
native of Hoviefe returned from Atakpame Lome Togo and decided to establish a
branch of the EP church which he was a member back in Togo. The step taken by
this man and supported by other committed natives brought to bear a very mighty
tree bearing lots of life impacting fruits to the glory and honor of the lord
Jesus Christ.
Sunday 21st November,2012 marked the
centenary celebration of this branch of EPC in Hoviefe. A sermon delivered by
the former moderator of the EPC , Very Rev JY Ledo admonished believers to
embrace peace as they trod along in a united front. He said Ghana needs leaders
whose ideals are to serve not to be served.
Present among the dignitaries were the clergy,
chiefs and elders of the community and the neighboring communities,
representatives from the various political parties just to mention a few.
In his
goodwill message, the moderator of the EPC, RET REV. Francis Amenu entreated
the congregation to allow Christ to remain their focal point of all activities
as they embarked on a next years of ministerial engagements.
The
paramount chief of Hoviefe traditional area Togbe Agbi (III) advised
politicians to fulfill promises made on their campaign platforms when given
power and above all ensuring peaceful co-existence among the citizenry. He
pleaded with the church and other stakeholders to help build a health facility
in the community since they have to rush to Ho for their medical needs.
The municipal chief executive of Ho municipal
assembly assured the people of government’s efforts in improving upon the
living standards of the people with keen interest of providing quality
education to the youth who are the future of this country.
Gifts were presented to devoted and hardworking
members of the congregation.
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