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The Global Christian Forum, a non-denominational religious body, has entreated Christians across the world to work towards promoting interfaith dialogue and sharing of experiences that foster mutual respect. It encouraged Christians from different denominations to work in unity in addressing the common concern of propagating Christ's message of salvation and reconciliation. During its fourth global gathering held at the Wesley Cathedral in Accra, the Right Reverend Lydia Neshangwe, Moderator of Council for World Mission, encouraged Christians to eschew self-serving mission and work with a common purpose of healing the world, bringing hope to the broken-hearted and reconciliation. She underscored the need for Churches to move beyond their historical divisions into new relationships of trust, co-operation and communion. Rev. Neshangwe referenced Acts 13 where Paul and Barnabas, who were different in personality, values, leadership styles and cultural upbringing, and yet worked together in their first missio nary work to grow the Church. In the same vein, she entreated Christians across the globe to work in unity to propagate the Christ's message of peace, hope and reconciliation in every corner of the world. Rev. Dr. Casely Essamuah, the General Secretary of the Forum, said the meeting highlighted the importance of diversity, unity and reconciliation. It also intends to build a future of peace and fraternity among Christians of all faith. More than 200 pastors, bishops and church administrators across the world attended the meeting, which provided a platform for them to pray, share experiences and reflect on the Christian mission. They also went on field trips to the slave castles in Cape Coast and Elmina. The forum is a global manifestation of the Christian faith, worship and reflects the diversity and movement of churches from all corners of the world. The fourth edition of the Global Christian Forum took place in Accra from April 16 to 19, and also marked the 25th Anniversary of the Forum. Source: Gh ana News Agency

The Global Christian Forum, a non-denominational religious body, has entreated Christians across the world to work towards promoting interfaith dialogue and sharing of experiences that foster mutual respect. It encouraged Christians from different denominations to work in unity in addressing the common concern of propagating the Christ's message of salvation and reconciliation. During its fourth global gathering held at the Wesley Cathedral, in Accra, Right Reverend Lydia Neshangwe, Moderator of Council for World Mission, encouraged Christians to eschew self-serving mission and work with a common purpose of healing the world, bringing hope to the broken-hearted and reconciliation. She underscored the need for Churches to move beyond their historical divisions into new relationships of trust, co-operation and communion. Rev. Neshangwe referenced Acts 13 where Paul and Barnabas, who were different in personality, values, leadership styles and cultural upbringing, and yet, they worked together in their first missionary work to grow the Church. In the same vein, she entreated Christians across the globe to work in unity to propagate the Christ's message of peace, hope and reconciliation in every corner of the world. On his part, Rev. Dr. Casely Essamuah, the General Secretary, Global Christian Forum, said the meeting highlighted the importance of diversity, unity and reconciliation. It also intended to build a future of peace and fraternity among Christians of all faith, he added. The meeting brought together more than 200 pastors, bishops and church administrators across the world. The meeting provided a platform for the participants to pray, share their experiences and reflect on the Christian mission. They also went on field trips to the slave castles in Cape Coast and Elmina. The forum is a global manifestation of the Christian faith, worship and reflecting the diversity and movement of churches from all corners of the world. The fourth edition of the Global Christian Forum took place in Accra from Apr il 16 to 19, which also marked the 25th Anniversary of the Forum. Source: Ghana News Agency

Mama Deawope ll, the Queenmother of Tegbi in the Volta Region, has called on the wives of pastors to guard against acts of immoral activities. She said: 'Women and as pastors' wives, for that matter, must go the extra mile to protect their partners to wage war against the activities of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer plus (LGBTQ+) in the country.' Mama Deawope said this in a solidarity message at the Shalom Chapel of the Global Evangelical Church (GEC) on Thursday at Akatsi during the official opening ceremony of the 2024 Presbytery Representative Conference of the Akatsi Presbytery. She said the call remained an important one since pastors' wives served as a strong pillar to their husbands in discharging the Christ-like gospel mandate to the people of the world. 'These unacceptable acts must be far away from men of God, and by so doing pastors' spouses have several responsibilities to keep them from any form of temptation,' she stressed. Mama Deawope further indicated that the work of God did not only fall on men, 'but women who are called by grace and they are the salt of the land so we must also pray for them.' She also called on the youth to avail themselves of doing the works of God. Reverend Forestone Tsagli, the Akatsi Presbytery Chairman, in a keynote address, said the act must not be accepted by the Christian community and other faiths. 'The call to be holy in all you do is a call at the right time in our Nation Ghana. It is a calling on the leaders and citizenry to be very careful on the way and manner we handle or address this dangerous agenda of LGBTQ+ move.' He explained that the sinful acts must be rejected so that people could experience God's exaltation, economically and many more, adding, 'righteousness exalts a nation, but sin destroys it. 'Let us pray for the victims and the advocates of this abominable movement to repent and restore to holiness in Christ Jesus.' There were other solidarity messages from other guests, including Apostle Dr Moses Sepenu, Chairman o f Akatsi Local Council of Churches and Apostle Paul Gidigasu, General Secretary of Apostolic Vision Church International, and others. The three-day conference would also witness the presence of dignitaries as the Right Reverend Prosper Samuel Dzomeku, the Moderator of the Church. Presentation of special awards, election of executives, and assessment of all activities within the Akatsi Presbytery, would be discussed. The conference is on the theme: 'Be Holy in All You Do,' based on 1 Peter 1:14-16, in the Holy Bible. Source: Ghana News Agency

Mr Japhet Festus Gbede, the Assembly member for Wuxor- Have-Sremanu Electoral Area in the Akatsi South Municipality, has organised a free health screening exercise for his electorates. The exercise, which covered over 250 residents from the area, saw the beneficiaries receiving free treatment after they had been screened. Mr Gbede, in an engagement, disclosed that the initiative was to provide safe and proper healthcare services to the aged, persons living with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups with a focus on women and children. He explained that residents from Have-Fiakpokorpe, Wuxor, Sremanu, and its surrounding communities who benefited from the exercise were diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure, and high sugar. The rest included hepatitis B, and malaria, among others. 'Medicines were given to beneficiaries to treat ailments diagnosed,' he said. Mr Gbede indicated that he remained committed to finding solutions to the challenges facing the health sector in the area and was hopeful t he periodic screening exercise would improve the health status of the electorates. He also commended the Akatsi South Municipal Hospital for coming to the aid of the people. The initiative by Mr Gbede was in collaboration with the Akatsi South Municipal Hospital with a team of medical doctors, laboratory technicians, physician assistants, and nurses. Some beneficiaries, the GNA engaged, expressed gratitude to Mr Gbede and his team for the gesture. Source: Ghana News Agency

TUNIS: Pro-Palestine demonstrators arrived in front of the Italian pavilion at the Tunis International Book Fair (FILT) on Saturday afternoon, shouting slogans against the war on Gaza. At 4pm, the Italian pavilion, guest of honour at the FILT, hosted a literary meeting at which the Italian Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, gave a speech. The demonstrators denounced the Zionist occupation and its brutal aggression against the Palestinians. They condemned what they called the Italian state's 'support for Israeli occupation practices' in the besieged Strip. By the time the demonstrators arrived, the minister had already finished his speech. Security guards protected the Italian minister and the accompanying delegation until they left the fair, which was held at the Kram exhibition centre in Tunis. No incidents were reported. After their departure, activities continued in the Italian pavilion, where a presentation was made of Ahmed Somai's latest book, a translation of Marcello Veneziani's 'Vico Dei M iracoli'. The event took place without the presence of the Italian author. Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrated at the Italian pavilion before moving to the pavilion of the Institut français de Tunisie, chanting slogans against France's support for the Israeli occupation in its aggression against Gaza. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse