Amazing Light Christian Centre

The Women’s Fellowship of the Amazing Light Christian Centre (ALCC) marked a significant milestone with the 9th edition of its annual National Women’s Week celebration. The event, which was held from the 2nd of December to the 8th of December 2024, centered on the theme “The Beatitudes,” drawing inspiration from the scripture to empower women of the church.

From December 2nd to 6th, evening services were held at ALCC’s Gloryland Assembly branch in Kasoa Amanfrom, Central Region, running from 6:30pm to 8:30pm each day. The week-long celebration culminated in a grand finale on Sunday, December 8th at Kasoa Bethel Assembly, also in the Central Region, which served as the event’s highlight.

This service saw a joint front between Dansoman Dynamic, Zion, Bethel, and Gloryland Assemblies. The branches in Volta similarly held a joint service in their region to mark the event.

Speaking at the main event on Sunday, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Administrative Manager at the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Coast, Isaac Dankwa addressed issues on Maternal Mental Health and the risk factors involved with it.

He advocated the need to reach out to others when we notice changes in their behavior and seek psychiatric help immediately signs are noticed before the situation gets worse.

Highlights of Sunday’s Service

Clad in blue lacoste, bright blue scarf, beautifully adorned white pearls, and Efie Mmosea slit; the women, with the same euphoria looked splendid in their outfits on Sunday as all branches of ALCC in the Greater and Central regions held a joint service at the Bethel Assembly in Kasoa to mark the grand finale.

The service started off with an opening prayer led by Mrs. Vida Mensah of Gloryland Assembly, followed by hymns from Vessels of Praise of the Dansoman Dynamic Assembly branch.

Leader and Founder of Amazing Light Christian Centre, Rev. Emmanuel Allotey took us through the Bible Studies and taught on the Beatitudes Jesus shared on the mount. The day progressed accordingly with Mrs. Vida Allotey leading the congregational prayer, praises and worship.

Tackling the prevalence of mental issues in Ghana and how anyone stands the risk of suffering from depression, postpartum blues, bipolar amongst others, the Women’s Week sought to provide some education on this. Mr. Isaac Dankwa, Senior Administrative Manager at the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Coast spoke on postpartum blues; a common emotional response that mothers go through shortly after conception. He indicated that this should normally last about 2 weeks, however, if it exceeds this timeframe, we are advised to seek help.

Getting to the end of the service, National Women’s Fellowship President, Mrs. Rosemond Allotey commended the women for the wonderful program and also remarked that this year’s edition was the 9th edition, which implies 2025’s edition will be the 10th marking a significant milestone, a decade of excellence.

She continued by announcing that Mrs. Benyin and Mrs. Phoebe Annan were currently under probation awaiting a potential upliftment to be called as executives to serve on the National Women’s Executive Council.

The major highlight of the day was the annual sing-off between the various branches of the church, where Gloryland Assembly emerged as champions with 63 points.

The full score table is as follows.

1. Gloryland Assembly – 63
2. Bethel Assembly – 61
3. Dynamic Assembly – 55
4. Zion Assembly – 51

Mrs Jacqueline Inkoom who served as MC for the day, expressed her gratitude to everyone who played a key role in organizing the program and contributing to its success. Mrs. Vera Quarshie led the closing prayer and the benediction was delivered by Rev. Samuel Twum.

All in all, this was another excellent, blessed, and fulfilling week. Thank you for making it to the end of this publication. Have a blessed day!