A swarm of bees disrupted the Apostolic Church of Ghana’s 90th anniversary celebration at Koforidua Jackson Park on Sunday, leaving several worshipers and a community police officer injured.
The officer was stung while attempting to rescue a child, while a woman and her child who were seriously attacked were rushed to the Eastern Regional Hospital. The venue was later fumigated to drive the bees away.
Despite the chaos, congregants returned to continue the service, a resilience commended by Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, who was the guest speaker.
In her address, the Minister praised the Apostolic Church–Ghana for its contribution to both spiritual and social development over the past nine decades.
“Your involvement in social development, health, and education initiatives highlights that the Church is a catalyst for social change, in addition to being a house of worship. The people of Ghana and the Eastern Region continue to appreciate this,” she said.
She emphasized that the church’s work in moral training, education, healthcare, and community empowerment complements government’s development agenda and helps shape responsible, God-fearing citizens.
Reflecting on the convention’s theme, “The God Who Answers by Fire” (1 Kings 18:24)”, Mrs. Awatey encouraged the congregation to remain steadfast amid social and economic challenges, stressing that God’s faithfulness and the church’s societal role continue to bring hope and transformation.
Highlighting the importance of church–state collaboration, she said, “We believe that when the state and church co-operate, moral and spiritual renewal, along with economic growth, are achieved. By working together, we can raise a generation that is patriotic, hardworking, and God-fearing.”
She urged the Apostolic Church–Ghana to build on its legacy of community service as it marks this milestone and to strengthen its role in education, health, and social interventions.
Concluding her address, the Minister expressed government’s gratitude and optimism that by the church’s centenary in 2035, its impact on spiritual and social development would be even more profound.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
