Bawumia to clergy: Use pulpit to preach peace

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the clergy in the country to make a conscious effort to use the pulpit to preach the message of peace and unity to their congregation.

“I wish to urge leadership of all religious bodies to use the pulpit to propagate the message of peace and unity to stress the need to maintain the oneness and peace the nation continues to enjoy despite our challenges,” Bawumia said when he addressed the Adabraka Official Town congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana on Sunday 22 August 2021.

“Christians own it as a duty to uplift the sense of responsibility in the country as well as help fight pockets of corruption and impunity. Sincere Christians can do this by strengthening democracy and speaking out.

“May we continue to live in peace and harmony as one people with one common destiny. We have no other nation but Ghana, so let us protect it,” Dr Bawumia said in his address as the special guest of honour at the service held to celebrate the 30th anniversary in ministry of Rev Kwadwo Owusu Sarpong, the Adabraka Official Town District Minister.

Eulogy of celebrant

In his eulogy of Rev Sarpong, the Vice-President congratulated him noting that his rich profile speaks to the fact that he will continue to be a blessing to his family, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, to the nation and to the world.

“Ghana needs your rich knowledge and experience in the area of development and social services at the local, regional and national levels. Your professional competence will serve our people well. Like the Apostles of old, the Church and society needs wise men like you because for 30 years, you have kept your ears to God’s wisdom post.

“I implore you to let you voice be heard in the national discourse. The nation needs independent voices like yours. Be assured that you are on the side of God and that he will keep you and watch over you,” Dr Bawumia said.

National Cathedral

On the ongoing construction of the National Cathedral, Dr Bawumia made a passionate appeal to the congregation to contribute to ensure that the project is completed to the glory of God. He noted that the national cathedral is a national monument and not the property of any individual in the country.

“It is very important that we build that cathedral. It is a voluntary exercise. Anyone who wants to contribute can contribute. I have contributed and I will continue to contribute some more, so I encourage everybody to think about it and let us build it. It is not for anybody, it is for Ghana and for the glory of God,” Bawumia added.

 

Source: Wilberforce Asare/AsaaseRadio