THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA

YOUTH MINISTRIES DIRECTORATE

METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

BUBIASHIE CIRCUIT

3rd Biennial Delegates Conference 2023

MONDAY, 20TH MARCH 2023 @ 6:30PM @ MT. ARARAT METHODIST CHURCH

SPEAKER: VERY REV. AARON GAISIE-AMOAH

Superintendent Minister

Sis. Sarah Oforiwaa Darkwah Bro. Godwin Yawson

Circuit Chairman Circuit Youth Coordinator
Content

 What You Need to Know About MYF

 Youth Anthem
 Conference Regulations / Standing Orders
 Programme Line-up
 Superintendent Minister’s Address
 Diocesan Chairman’s Address
 Circuit Chairman’s Address
 Circuit Steward Address
 CYO’s Address
 Other Goodwill/Fraternal Messages
 Reports
 Acknowledgements

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

 To provide a means of fellowship within the Methodist Church Ghana suitable to the
needs of young people.
 To help young people come to a personal faith in Jesus Christ as their savior, and
providing opportunities to study, discuss and pray about their growing faith in Him.
 To deepen members’ understanding of the Christian faith and its application to
personal, social and economic life.
 To encourage members to render practical services for and on behalf of the Methodist
Church – Ghana.
 To help young people to appreciate to appreciate the unity of the church and its
diversity and to promote the sense of belonging to a World Christian Church.

MEANING OF M.Y.F. BADGE

THE ROUND SHAPE :- The world as the supreme union of Christ and all Christian Youth.

THE BLUE COLOUR :- The Methodist Colour and the Bright Sky

THE YELLOW COLOUR :- The rich Gold Coast (Ghana) and also the heavenly treasure we are
craving for

THE SHELL :- God the Father protecting us all as the oyster is protected by its shell.

THE TRIANGLE :- The Trinity (God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

THE LINE UNDER THE SHELL :- A chain of brotherhood that links all members of the fellowship
all over the world.

THE METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MOTTO AND SALUTATION

 The motto of the fellowship shall be “WE WORK, WE WITNESS, WE WORSHIP”

 The Salutation/Slogan shall be “WE – ONE”, indicating our oneness in Jesus Christ
irrespective of social or economic background and to fulfilling our Lord’s desire and
prayer that ‘they may be one’

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UNIFORMS
 For Fellowship meetings and programmes of the Circuit, Diocese and Connexion,
members shall be in a white shirt/kaba/blouse or the T-shirt of the Fellowship as
directed. The uniform for church parade shall be:-

o BROTHERS :- White long-sleeved shirt

Blue-black pair of trousers
A blue-black tie to match
A pair of black shoes
The Fellowship’s badge

o SISTERS :- White ‘kaba

Blue-black long slit
The Fellowship’s badge
White necklace and earrings
A pair of black shoes
A headgear

YOUTH ANTHEM

1 We are the backbone of the church of Christ

We are his soldiers in the fight for life
Come, let us follow on where He doth lead;
Fellow, follow Jesus.

Lads and lasses on M.Y.F.

Loud, let victory songs resound
We are the backbone of the church of Christ
Fellow, follow Jesus

2 We’ll light a flaring torch to show the path;

And help the cripple ones to find the way;
Then all the inly blind will see the road
See the road to Jesus.

Every foe will bow to our Lord;

While we Worship, Witness, Work
We are the backbone of the church of Christ,
Fellow, follow JESUS.

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 CONFERENCE REGULATIONS & STANDING ORDERS

 We are in the presence of God. Delegates are therefore entreated to put up a high degree
of comportment and self-discipline throughout the conference period.

 Delegates/Observers must ensure that they are duly registered.

 Delegates should reside at the conference venue throughout the programme

 The Chairman shall control the conduct of business in accordance with the standing
orders. He shall decide on all questions of order and may end discussions on any subject
if he is satisfied that it has been given due consideration.

 There should be no unauthorized side meetings during the deliberations.

 The Chairman shall call to order any speaker or member who deviates from the subject
or violates the courtesies of debate.

 No member shall speak at any session, until called by the Chairman to do so, and all
speakers shall address the Chairman.

 Questions, statement or remarks that intend to embarrass or ridicule any officer or

member of the meeting shall be avoided.

 Contributions to discussions and debates shall be brief and straight to the point.

 All mobile phones must be on silent or switched off.

Recorders
Sis. Jennifer Serwaa Boateng
Sis. Gifty Antwiwaa Bediako

Registration
Sis. Iris Allotey

Servers/Ushers
MYF Members

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PROGRAMME – MONDAY 20TH APRIL, 2023
1. Opening Prayer - MC
2. Praises & Worship
3. Devotion/Superintendent Minister’s Address & Official Opening
4. Welcome Formalities – Circuit Steward
5. Hymn - MHB
6. Acknowledgement of Dignitaries/ Chairman’s Address
7. Diocesan Chairman’s Address
8. Other Goodwill & Fraternal messages
9. MYF Anthem / Hymn
10. Talk – Very Rev. Aaron Gaisie-Amoah
11. 0ffertory
12. Closing Hymn & Prayer
13. Presentation & Discussion of Reports
14. Open Forum
15. Daily Records & Conference resolutions
16. Announcements/ Closing Prayer
17. Departure

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 METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP, ACCRA DIOCESE
DIOCESAN CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS TO 2023 CIRCUIT CONFERENCES

I bring you warm felicitations from the Accra Diocesan Secretariat and on my own behalf to
your Circuit Conference. I am particularly grateful as this is the first conference I am
addressing as your Diocesan Chairman. We thank God for life and pray for more years ahead.
2023 is another important year in the life of the Methodist Youth Fellowship, being a
Conference Year at all levels of the Fellowship. I therefore trust that we take the opportunity
to reflect, strategize and redirect our course as well as set a new agenda towards the revival,
transformation and growth of the MYF and Church in general.
Let us begin by acknowledging the faithfulness of our Father who has protected us as a
Fellowship and individuals since we last assembled at a conference. It has not been an easy
journey with its own challenges, trials and interesting moments in our lives;
“But out of all, the Lord hath brought us by His Love.
And still He doth his help afford, and hides our life above”
MHB 709 vrs 4

Our conference theme, ‘Discipleship: Living the Transformed Life in Jesus Christ’ speaks for
itself. May we during this conference and beyond, portray ourselves and our lives as that
which is truly transformed by the renewal of our minds and in our thoughts, words and
deeds. By this, all men and women, old and young, believers and unbelievers alike, will know
and testify that we are indeed Jesus Christ’s disciples.
As we are all aware, Evangelism is the lifeline and blood of our Fellowship and the principles
on which the organization was built. Over the last seven years, the Diocese, with the support
of the various Circuits and Branches, has aided us realize this vision of reaching out with the
gospel to the world through our flagship programme - Easter With The Lord (EWTL). The
support from you all have been overwhelming and we really appreciate it. We however,
continue to pray for more support through the “Branch Offering” and “Donate Your Lunch”
campaigns to help realize the ever-growing cost of organizing the EWTL Outreach.
That notwithstanding, Circuits and Branch Fellowships are encouraged to also organize local
outreaches in complementing the evangelism drive of the Diocese and the Wesleyan Revivals
being organized by the Bishop’s office through the Diocesan EMR to grow our respective
Circuits and Societies.
As a Diocesan MYF, we plan to purchase a parcel of land at an estimated cost of Fifty
Thousand Ghana Cedis (Ghs 50,000) in the New Aplaku mission area for at least one of the
newly planted churches as a legacy project to complement the efforts of the Church. This can
be achieved if we put our shoulders to the cart and work together. In view of this, I appeal

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to us to try to, as part of this conference, donate an amount to the Diocesan MYF Evangelism
Fund towards the realization of this vision. May God touch our hearts to do so and bless us
abundantly as we obey the call.
Conferences should not only be talk-shops where we read and criticize reports. They should
be avenues to develop ourselves, to strengthen the Fellowship and to come out with
S.M.A.R.T. goals in realizing the mission and vision of the Church. It is to this end that the
Diocesan Secretariat, at our DEC meetings, has initiated a practice to sharpen our expertise
as officers and youth leaders by organizing regular Training and Capacity-Building Sessions.
Let us patronize and learn from these sessions as they will help us grow mentally and
spiritually.
In the same vein, Youth Empowerment is equally critical to the growth of the church as its
backbone. Let us in our reports to the various levels of the church highlight and stress the
need to develop the human resource of the youth in order to grow the church. I therefore
encourage us to fully participate in the database building and management drive of the
Connexional MYF as it will help us know our members well. The Diocesan Secretariat will
also do its part in developing the capacity of you our members as we plan to organize regular
Youth Empowerment Summits, Small-Scale Business Development Programmes, Career
guidance workshops and Professional database management of our members.
In conclusion, I challenge us all to reiterate the relevance of the MYF in our various Societies
and Circuits, especially at a time when the strategic plan of the church – Agenda for Revival,
Transformation & Growth – is being implemented. Let us entrench our positions as the
backbone by wholeheartedly and voluntarily taking up the mantle of responsibility and
moving the church forward. This is our church. Not in the future, but in the present – NOW!
This is the time, No more delay;
This is the Lord’s accepted Day
Come in this moment, at His call
And [let us] live for Him who died for all [of us].
MHB 323 vrs. 5

I wish you fruitful, Holy Spirit-filled and Holy Spirit-led deliberations during this conference.
May the Lord be with you all.
We! – ONE!!!

Sis. Gloria Korley-Glover

(Diocesan MYF Chairman, Accra Diocese)

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 CIRCUIT CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS

Brethren indeed we owe the Almighty God a great debt of gratitude for protecting and
guiding Bubiashie Circuit MYF all these years of fruitful and productive existence.

The theme of the church for 2023 which is automatically the theme of our 3rd Biennial
Conference “Discipleship – Living the transformed life in Jesus Christ (Rom 8:1-2) dovetails
into the motto of our dear fellowship: We: As the youth of the church much is expected of us
to lead the way for others to follow. Transformation of our lives and hearts are necessary
requisites for this leadership role that all and sundry expect us to play.

Leadership at all levels of Youth fellowship should know that the youth and the Methodist
Church have all been entrusted under our care as part of our Youth Ministry. It therefore a
on us to use this transformed life as a discipleship tool to rope the youth into the fellowship
and into the church as a whole.

Indeed, you are on the right path, but there is more to be done since we are the backbone of
the church. There is a lot of room for improvement and the sky should be the limit.

It is my prayer and hope that we will passionately review the goals in the past year and take
critical decisions moving forward, in order to put the Fellowship on the next level.

May the good Lord help us to play our role in the Youth ministry, to help grow the Methodist
Church Ghana, we all cherish.
Therefore, do not sit on the fence, get involved and get committed to the course of Christ.

God bless us all

We- one

Sis. Sarah Oforiwaa Darkwah

Chairman

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 GOODWILL MESSAGE

BRO. SAMUEL NII ARDEY ANKRAH

BUBIASHIE CIRCUIT STEWARD

On behalf of Bubiashie Circuit Secretariat, I bring you warm Christian greetings on the
occasion of your 3rd Biennial Delegate Conference.

I am indeed excited to be part of your Delegate Conference. Conferences of such nature

provide us with the opportunity to address issues which will in turn help the growth of
our fellowships.

The theme for the conference “Living the Transformed life in Jesus Christ” (Romans 12:1-
2) is relevant and would be beneficial only if members would practically demonstrate the
transformed life, “I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye
present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God. Which is your reasonable
service.”

Brethren, it is my prayer that after this conference, members would be challenged to

change the backtracked.

We!! One!!

Finally, let us all be circumspect especially when discussing issues on the social media.
The enemy has recruited a lot of agents who are propagating blasphemous ideas i.e.,
LGBTQ and others.

Let us be vigilant!

May the Lord help us all.

I wish you a successful conference.

We!! One!!

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 GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM BRO GODWIN YAWSON (CYC)

I congratulate you on the occasion of your 3rd Biennial delegates conference as Disciples,
living the transformed life in Jesus Christ. I would challenge you to intensify your efforts to
disciple, everyone within and outside the church and win them to Christ.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, I would like to encourage us that as young Christians seeking
to follow Christ and be like him, we should make sure we take the study of the bible very
seriously, be prayerful and also apply bible principles to our everyday life activities. I also
look forward to seeing the youth fellowship in the Bubiashie circuit playing more active role
in the church’s evangelism outreach since the fellowship’s motto say’s “we work, we witness
and we worship.”

There is also the need to develop the capacity of the youth to enable them take up various
positions in the church. I remember, the youth fellowship has usually been described some
year’s ago as a sleeping giant and when awakened can become a mighty force for affecting
the life and ministry of the church, however, the youth fellowship is now a force to reckon
with.

Finally, I would like us all, to reflect on one of my favorite bible verses 1 Peter 4:10 “Each
one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various forms”

I pray this 3rd Biennial Delegates conference of the Bubiashie Circuit MYF will be a forum for
fruitful deliberations that will move the spiritual, social and educational life of the entire
young people positively. Ayekoo

Long live the Methodist church

Long live Youth Development Ministry

Long live Bubiashie Circuit MYF

WE……………… ONE

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GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM THE BUBIASHIE CIRCUIT CHOIR CHAIRMAN ON THE
OCCASION OF YOUR 3RD BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

As we gather today, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every
one of you. Our church is not just a building, but a community of people who come together
to share in our faith, our joys, and our sorrows.

In these challenging times, it is more important than ever to come together as a community
to support and encourage one another. I am grateful for each and every one of you and the
love and compassion that you bring to our church.

As we continue to navigate the uncertainties of the world, let us hold on to our faith and our
hope for a brighter future. Let us continue to uplift and inspire one another with our words
and actions.

May we continue to grow in love and faith, and may our church community continue to be a
beacon of hope and light in the world.
With warm regards,

Bro. Samuel Ankrah

Bubiashie Circuit Choir Chairman.

GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM BUBIASHIE CIRCUIT WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP.

I bring you warm greetings from our Lord Jesus Christ and from the Circuit Women’s
Fellowship. We give thanks to the Almighty God for how far He has brough the Fellowship
and the opportunity to take stock of your past activities and to re-strategize and plan for the
times ahead.

The theme of the Conference “Living the transformed life in Jesus Christ” should remind
us to live as Christ lived. Our lives should be a light to the people we come into contact with
in order to bring more people to the Fellowship and the Church. We need to do away with
unchristian living and let us live lives that are worthy of the Blood that was shed for us.

We congratulate you for your service to the Circuit and Church. We wish you fruitful
deliberations and trust that your plans for the future will affect every part of the life of the
Church.

God richly bless you.

We! One.
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 THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA - ACCRA DIOCESE
BIENNIAL REPORT OF THE BUBIASHIE CIRCUIT YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2021 – 31ST DECEMBER 2022

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report provides an outline of the Fellowship’s performance during the quarter
under review. This has been captured under the following headings: Theme, Book of
Study, Character of Study, Administration, Statistics, Program of Activities, Finance,
Challenges, Proposed Solution, Achievement, Future Plans and Conclusion.

2.0 THEME
The theme for the period was “Discipleship; Teaching everyone to live like Jesus
Christ”.

3.0 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE

Colossians 1:28-29

4.0 CHARACTER STUDY

Jesus Christ

5.0 ADMINISTRATION
Chairman. - Bro. Joseph Attoh
Secretary. - Sis. Sarah Oforiwaa Darkwah
Asst. Secretary. - Bro. Frederick Botchway
Treasurer - Bro. Jacob Clottey
Ex-Officio member - Bro. Eric Nartey
Ex-Officio member - Sis Abigail Ninson

6.0 STATISTICAL REPORT

CIRCUIT
STATISTICAL REPORT. xlsx

7.0 CIRCUIT ACTIVITIES

7.1 2nd BIENNIAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE
The Circuit organised its maiden delegates conference on 16th August 2021 at the Mt.
Ararat Methodist Church. we had the official opening of the Conference done by Very
Rev. Trudy Wright and followed by a conference lecture on the Theme: “:

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 Discipleship; Teaching everyone to live like Jesus Christ”.by our Very Rev. Trudy
Wright. Business meeting section was held for the circuit and branch to present and
defend their reports for the two-year period (2019-2020) under review.

7.2 THE PASSION

The circuit organised three days revival held on the Monday 29th to Wednesday 31st
of March,2021 at the Mt. Ararat Methodist Church auditorium, dubbed ‘The Passion”
under the theme ‘’ Teaching everyone to live like Jesus Christ, the role of the Holy
Spirit’’. (Colossians 1:28-29) The guest minister for the program was Rev. Stephen
Obeng Amoako, which was in attendance of the Rev. Minister for the Bubiashie Circuit
(Very Rev. Trudy Wright and Rev Kumi), the 2 Evangelist of the Circuit, (Evangelist
Josiah Nelson and Evangelist Emmanuel Amoo Ankrah, Minister Mavis Payne and
Vibration.

7.3 OPERATION CLEAN THE CHURCH

The circuit embark on the above program on the Saturday 28th August,2021 at the
Mount Ararat Methodist church. This exercise was organized in order to clean up the
church premises on every first Saturday in the month and it was successfully done.

7.4 CIRCUIT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

Ten (5) Circuit Executive Council meetings were duly observed during the years
under review.

7.5 THE UPPER ROOM EXPERIENCE

The circuit organised two (2) Upper Room Experience during the years under review.
The 3rd phase was held from Monday 27th December 2021 and ended on Wednesday
29th December 2021, at 6:30 pm each night under the theme the Restoration (Joel 2;
25-26) and the 4th Edition was from the Wednesday 28th -Friday 30th December,2022.
The speaker for both sessions was Prophet Reginald K. Q. Qweysy. We are grateful to
Bro. Perry Asare, Minister Mavis Payne and Vibrations for their participation.

7.6 TALK ON RELIGION AND HOMOSEXUALITY

On Monday 30th August 2021 the Circuit organized a talk dubbed ‘’Religion and
Homosexuality” with the focus of the Theme ‘’Discipleship: Teaching Everyone to
live like Jesus Christ. The program sought to educate members on the current stands
on Homosexuality being their right. The Speaker was Sis Sarah Oforiwaa Darkwah
(Circuit Sec. and a counselling psychology student). Members had the opportunity to
be educated on the three main types of religion (the Christian, Islamic, and the
traditional) stance on Homosexuality as being a sin, haram, and taboo. Members
zoomed into prayer and prayed for people who are homosexual, and those who yearn
to come out from the act.

7.7 VETTING AND ELECTIONS OF NEW OFFICERS FOR BUBIASHIE CIRCUIT MYF
On Sunday, 16th August 2021, the circuit conducted vetting and elections for new
officers for the Bubiashie Circuit, and it was supervised by the Diocesan Vice
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 Chairman (Bro Raymond Ablade), Sis. Justine Latizz (Diocesan Treasure and parent
Officer) Circuit Steward (Bro Seth Ashie), and the CYO (Bro. Abraham Aryee). Three
(3) of the positions were filled i.e. Chairman, Secretary and Financial Secretary
Subsequently, vetting and elections were held for the other position which were not
filled previously and we have the following brothers and sisters being elected

The full list is below

No. Name Position

1 Sarah Oforiwaa Darkwah Chairman
2 Jennifer Serwaa Boateng Vice Chairman
3 Gifty Antwiwaa Bediako Secretary
4 Benedicta Akuffo Assistant Secretary
5 Iris Allotey Financial Secretary
6 Edward Kwaasi Organiser
7 Robert Gaisie-Amoah Co-opted Member

7.8 3RD EDITION OF EVANGELISM JAMA TRAIN

The Circuit Organised a 2-days Evangelism Jama Train at the Kaneshie lorry station
from Monday 22nd to Tuesday 23rd November 2021. Through the ministration of
hymns, members got the opportunity to evangelize to 54 people throughout the two
days. Half of the people spoken to are dormant members of their church, they were
guided on how to do their quiet time in order to be closer to God. Again, they were
encouraged to remember their first love and attend any church that believes in Christ
Jesus. It was in attendance of the two evangelists of the Bubiashie Circuit (Josiah
Nelson and Amu Ankrah), Kaneshie Youth fellowship, Bro. Raymond Ablade
(Diocesan vice-Chairman), Bro. Perry Asare (immediate past Chairman for Abossey
Okai Circuit).

7.9 VISITATION TO THE WESLEYAN BOYS’ REHABILITATION CENTER

The Bubiashie Circuit Youth Fellowship in collaboration with the Kwashieman Circuit
MYF and Kwashieman Men’s Fellowship visited the Wesleyan Boys Rehabilitation
Centre on Saturday, 30th of July 2022 at Kaneshie Circuit. The group had a bible study
with the boys and some Jama songs which was later climaxed with a donation by the
group.

8.0 DIOCESAN PROGRAMME

8.1 DIOCESAN ALL NIGHT

The Circuit fully participated in the two Diocesan All-Nights which was slated on the
15th of January 2021 at St. Luke Methodist society, Abossey Okai Circuit and on 21st
of January 2022 at Accra Wesley Cathedral, Accra Circuit. It was in attendance of the

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 DYO (Rev. Benjamin Eric Clottey and the guest speaker Very Rev George Wesley
Tagoe, Superintendent Minister of Abossey Okai circuit (Very Rev. Isaac Etua, Rev.
Barnabas Atta-Forson, Bro Enoch Agyekum and other ministerial students who
graced the service with their spiritual gift. The all-night was solely on “Thanksgiving”
which also invited Minister Mavis Payne, Minster Sarah Tetteh and Chosen saints to
minister. All Covid 19 protocols were observed.

8.2 YIJIEMO
The Circuit attended the annual Diocesan program dubbed Yijiem) on the theme
‘’This far by Grace”’ which was held on Sunday 26th September 2021 at Bread of Life
(Dansoman South). It was in attendance of the Bishop of Accra Diocese (Rt. Rev Kofi
Osabutey), the DYO of Accra Diocese (Rev Edward Niikoi), and other ministerial
groups like the Vessels of Praise, Mt. Ararat Jama Group, Minister Emmanuel Anaman,
and minister Akosua Boatemaa Amissah Dadson. The Circuit also attended the 2022
Yijiem) on the theme ‘’Come and let us worship the King of Glory”’ which was held
on Sunday 25th September,2022 at Wesley Cathedral (Palladium). It was in
attendance of the Bishop of Accra Diocese (Rt. Rev Emmanuel Borlabi Bortey), the
Diocesan Youth Organizer of Accra Diocese (Rev Edward Niikwei Okine) the MYF
connexional secretariat, the Diocesan Lay Movement Council Executives and other
ministerial groups like the Harmonious Chorale, Minister Emmanuel Anaman and
minister Mavis Payne. God visited his people through the song ministration.

8.3 ANNUAL EVANGELISM PROGRAM LAUNCH

The Circuit Secretary (Sis. Sarah Oforiwaa Darkwah) represented the circuit for the
annual evangelism program, which was slated on Sunday, 21st February ,2021 at
Bethel Methodist Society, Kokomlemle Circuit.

8.4 OFFICERS PRAYER RETREAT

The Circuit participated in the officer’s prayer retreat held on Sunday 5th
September,2021 1pm at Rev. Ernest Bruce Memorial Methodist Society, Adabraka
Circuit on the theme ‘’By Prayer we will Wrestle -MHB511’’. The speakers for the
programme were Rev. Benjamin Clottey and Rev Barnabas Forson. The young people
were asked to think about this question (Are you in Church or you are in Christ?) the
scripture for the retreat was 1st John 2;6 and Zacharia 4;6-10. Prayer topics were
lifted from all slants. It was a spirit filled programme where words of encouragement
were shared and prophies were received from all spheres.

8.5 REDEDICATION/THANKSGIVING SERVICE

The circuit participated in the diocesan Rededication Service which was scheduled on
the 17th of January 2021 at the Gethsemane Society, Mamprobi South Circuit. the DYO
preached on Holiness”. An intensive prayer session was led by the DYO and members
were rededicated. The circuit participated in the diocesan Rededication Service,
which was scheduled on the 23rd of January 2022 at the Good News Methodist

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 Society, Kaneshie North Circuit. the DYO preached on Holiness”. An intensive prayer
session was led by the DYO and members were rededicated.

8.6 DEC & DIOCESAN MEETINGS

On the 19th -20th November 2021, the Circuit attended a DEC meeting held at Bethel
Methodist Society, Accra Newtown Circuit. Programs for 2022 were reviewed. Also,
there was an electoral college to elect the Diocesan Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and
Evangelism coordinator, which at the end of it all Bro. Emmanuel Acquah was elected
as the vice-chairman and Bro. Enoch Quansah as the Evangelism coordinator.

The Bubiashie Circuit hosted the DEC meeting from the 14th-15th May, 2021 held at
Mt. Ararat, society.

The Circuit participated in an emergency DEC meeting was held via zoom on the 2nd
January 2022 at 8:00pm to discuss the week of fasting and prayers will be done in
each Circuit and at the Branch level too, Diocesan All night and welfare of members,
various Circuit officers came out with ways to handle their prayer and fasting week.
It was agreed that the Circuit that the mother Church is fasting should at least do well
and meet separately and pray for the Fellowship, various Circuits were also paired to
visit the Kaneshie Rehabilitation centre.

The Circuit fully participated in the emergency DEC meeting, which was slated on
Friday, 16th December,2022 via zoom, at exactly 8pm. Extracts from the Emergency
meeting were connexional WA project (Rev. Paul Adu Memorial KG project) which
was agreed that an amount of 100gh cedis as a based should be contributed by each
Circuit in order to support the Connexional project, Circuits are financially strong
were encouraged to contribute more in order to get enough funds for the connexion.
Other points discussed were the following: NEC meeting, Week of prayer and fasting,
Re-dedication Service, Submission of 2021-2022 Biennial report.

8.7 EASTER WITH THE LORD TRAINING AND ANOITING SERVICE

The Circuit participated in the Easter with the Lord training and anointing service,
which was held at Ernest Bruce Memorial society, Adabraka Circuit on the 10th of
April,2022. This programme was organised to equipped members with ways and
strategies to win souls for Christ, members were empowered to embark on the
evangelism.

8.8 EASTER WITH THE LORD

The Circuit fully participated in the annual programme of the Diocese EWITL, which
was held at the New Aplaku Circuit. Members were put into three groups to visit the
three (Tsokome,Red top and Langma, selected camps for the Evangelism. This
programme was an evangelism programme to witness Christ to those who do not
Know Christ, where the youth fellowship planted three more Churches at the end of
the programme.

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8.9 DIOCESAN INTER-ZONAL QUIZZ COMPETION
The Diocesan quiz competition was schedule on Saturday, 13th March,2021 at Wesley
Cathedral, Accra. Sis. Lydia Darkoa Darkwah and Sis. Josephine Ashie all from
Bubiashie. Circuit were selected to represent the Zone 3 in the quiz competition.

9.0 CONNEXIONAL PROGRAMMES

9.1 CONNEXIONAL CONFERENCE

Sis Sarah Oforiwaa Darkwah (Circuit Secretary) fully represented the Circuit in the
connexional 17th Biennial Delegate Conference which was held at Accra Diocese,
Dansoman Circuit, Mt Olivet Chapel on Thursday 5th August to Sunday8th August
,2021. The theme for the Conference was Discipleship Teaching everyone to live like
Jesus Christ-The Holy Spirit Factor-Col 1:28-29. It was in attendance of The Most
Revd. Paul Kwabena Boafo (Presiding Bishop), Bro. Williams Orleans Oduro, Esp. (Lay
President), Bro. J.E.K. Pratt (Past Lay President) The Right Rev. Samuel Osabutey
(Bishop of Accra Diocese), Sis. Agatha Ennin Osei (Lay Chairman, Accra Diocese), Very
Rev. Eric Gyan (Director, Youth Ministries Directorate) the representative of the
Special Guest (Bro Stephen Kwarteng Yeboah), All DYOs in MYF Ghana, All MYF
Dioceses across bord. In the address of the Presiding bishop, he challenged the young
people to make the church relevant to the young people of the country. The Methodist
Church Ghana, and MYF in particular, should be seen as the Church that people love
and wants to be part. He again thanked the MYF Ghana on behalf of the Executive of
the Church for building the Kwakuri Chapel.

9.2 ONLINE PRAYER SESSION

The circuit participated in the virtual prayer session held on zoom and Facebook on
10th -15th January 2021 and 15th- 21st January 2022. this was a prayer session
organised in other to intercede for the MYF in the connexion.

10.0 BRANCH ACTIVIITES

10.1 ARENA OF WORSHIP

The 2021 Arena of worship” came off on 10th December 2021 at Mt. Ararat Methodist
church auditorium on the theme “A Thousand Tongues to praise my God (MHB 1)”.
And the the 5th Edition (2022) was slated on Friday 9th December,2022 We are
grateful to the following Minister Mavis Payinn, Minister Emmanuel Anaman,
minister Nii Odenkey, Mt Ararat Vibration (Host band), Chosen Saints, CAD-KNUST
and the Mt. Ararat MYF Jama group, Minister Osei Spiritus and Queen Sally

10.2 CARLOS SERVICE

The Society successfully organised festival of nine lessons and Carols service which
came off on 20th December 2021 at Mt. Ararat Methodist Church. Bro Abraham Aryee
(the immediate past CYO) admonishes the house with the word of God from Mathew
2; 9 on theme ‘’ the three wise men from the East’’. He encouraged members not to

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 give up in life and should be focus on everything they intend to do in life, since the
three wise men were not distracted from the star that led them to see baby Jesus. It
was in attendance of Mt. Ararat Singing band and the MYF star group chorography
the same programme was repeated on Monday 19th December,2022 at the Mt. Ararat
Methodist Church. These programmes were organised to remember the birth of Jesus
Christ and at the same time, train members to be liturgist and lay readers. The Circuit
Chairman, Bro Joseph Attoh addressed the house on what Christmas is about, He said
another word to represent Christmas is love, and everyone should Love one another,
and if there is any enmity between anyone, it should be settled and let love Lead.

10.3 VISITATION
The branch embarked on a visitation to members for two consecutive weeks slated
on 16th and 23rd May 2022, and the purpose of these visitations were to check up on
members who don’t attend meetings regularly which has declined attendance. Some
members who were visited stated that they don’t close from work early and traffic
they need to pass through before they get home is very hectic. Some members also
mentioned that they don’t have money to board car to meetings others too said
meetings don’t start early, executives met on these issues and came up with a solution
of starting meetings earlier for members to attend meetings.

10.4 RELATIONSHIP TALK

The Society organised a relationship talk on the topic Why, How and When to start a
relationship. The recourse person for the night was Lady Mawuena, a certified nurse
and radio show presenter. She made it clear that relationship is beautiful and good,
but one should not harness fears, but build our individual personalities prior to a
relationship. She added that, people begin a relationship for companionship, financial
support, pressure and marriage.

11.0 OTHER ACTIVITIES

11.1 Young Peoples week celebration
The fellowship Participated in the 5-days revival of fasting and prayers on Moday23rd
to Friday 27th of August,2021 held at Mt. Ararat Methodist Church, Bubiashie. This
programme was to pray and encourage young people in the Church. The speaker for
the programme was Very Rev. Richmond Abekah. He urged the young people to
abstain from ungodliness practices, the same programme was repeated on Monday
4th July to Sunday 10th of July, 2022 held at Mt. Ararat Methodist Church, Bubiashie.
The first programme on the first day was Worship & Praises Night, Talk on the Church
Theme and prayers. The Sunday was climax with Rep your Jessy Sunday which was
also observed.

11.2 BATTLE FOR THE YOUNG

The Circuit participated in the Battle for the young that was organised by the Church
for all young people in the Church on 19th February,2022 at the Church Auditorium
on the theme ‘Bringing Transformation to your profession (Gen 1:28). It was in
attendance of the Evangelist Josiah Nelson, and Amoo Ankrah and the guest speaker

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 Rev. Dr. Vincent Adzekah who encouraged the youth not to give up but should rather
support everything they do with hardworking and prayers.

12.0 FINANCE
A comprehensive financial statement is attached.

13.0 CHALLENGES

 Lateness to circuit programmes

 Members fail to wear uniforms especially during communion Sunday
 Unable to organise council meetings frequently

14.0 PROPOSED SOLUTION

 Members are encouraged to attend meetings on time
 Members are also encouraged to wear uniforms during communion Sundays
 Measures (getting other Circuit officers to take up the task when other officers are
not available) has been put in place to resolve that issue.

15.0 FUTURE PLANS

 To organise phase 4 of upper Room Experience
 To organise 4th Evangelism Jama Train
 To nurture the Bubiashie Nursery branch and get members to be part of the youth
fellowship.
 To organise the 3rd Biennial Delegates Conference
 To secure sponsorship for circuit activities
 To induct new officers of the Circuit.

16.0 ACHIEVEMENTS
 The circuit successfully conducted and elected new executives for the Bubiashie
Circuit during the period under review.
 Successfully organized Phase 3 of Upper Room Experience

17.0 COMMENDATION
We wish to acknowledge the support of the Clergies (Very Rev Trudy Wright and
Rev. Fredrick Kumi), Evangelist Josiah Nelson, Evangelist Amu Ankrah, Bro Seth
Ashie (immediate Circuit Steward, Bro Samuel Ankrah (Circuit Steward) Bro
Segismund Palm (Immediate past Lay Chairman) Bro. Abraham Aryee and Sis
Felicity Addy (Society Stewards), Sis. Abigail Asare (Coordinator for Education &
Youth), Bro. Godwin Yawson (CYO), Bro Perry (immediate past Circuit Chairman for
Abossey Okai Circuit both Circuit and Branch officers elect for their selfless support,
guidance and prayers throughout the year under review.

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18.0 CONCLUSION
In all things we give thanks to God for his never ending mercies and faithfulness. May
God’s will be established in the forthcoming quarters.

Compiled & Signed By: Approved & Signed By:

Sis. Gifty Bediako Sis. Sarah O. Darkwah
Secretary Chairman

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 THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA

BUBIASHIE CIRCUIT MYF

INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT AS AT

1ST JANUARY 2021 - 31ST DECEMBER 2022

Cash Bank
Notes GHS GHS GHS GHS

Opening Balance 105.00 3,000.00

INCOME

Offertory 152.30

Upper Room Experience - Appeal 5,240.80

Income for the period 5,393.10 3,000.00
TOTAL INCOME 5,498.10 3,000.00

EXPENDITURE

Transportation 30.00

Water 46.00

Envelopes 40.00

Borges Olive Oil 58.50

Other Charges 11.00

Honararium 1 2,800.00

2,985.50
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 5,971.00

EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE (472.90) 3,000.00

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 Approved & Signed
Prepared& Signed By: By:

Iris Allotey Sarah O. Darkwah

Financial Secretary Chairman

NOTES
GHS
Honararium 1
Guest Speaker (Upper Room) 1,000.00
Speaker Escorts 400.00
Guest Artiste 300.00
Host Minister 500.00
Circuit Minister & Evangelists 300.00
Instumentalists 200.00
Sound 100.00

2,800.00

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 THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA - (ACCRA DIOCESE)
BUBIASHIE CIRCUIT

BIENNIAL REPORT OF THE MOUNT ARARAT SOCIETY YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report provides an outline of the Fellowship’s performance in the year 2021 and
2022. This has been captured under the following headings: Theme, Book of Study,
Character of Study, Administration, Statistics, Program of Activities, Finance,
Challenges, Proposed Solution, Achievement, Future Plans and Conclusion.

2.0 THEME
The theme for the period was “Teaching everyone to live like Jesus Christ”.

3.0 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE

Colossians 1:28-29

4.0 CHARACTER STUDY

Jesus Christ

5.0 ADMINISTRATION
President. - Very Rev. Trudy Wright
1st Vice President - Sis. Jennifer Serwaa Boateng
2nd Vice President - Sis. Benedicta Akuffo
Secretary - Bro. Edward Kwaasi
Asst. Secretary - Sis. Christabel Kotey
Financial Secretary - Bro. Lawerence Ankrah
Treasurer - Sis. Alfreda Neequaye
Evangelical Sec. - Bro. Kofi Adzololo
Porter. - Sis. Cordelia Otoo
Organizing Sec. - Sis. Rosemond Mintah
Dagadu Group Leader - Sis. Yvonne Akufffo
Wesley Group Leader - Bro. Emmanuel Dzisah
Kittoe Group Leader - Sis. Augustina Obo
T.Clegg Group Leader - Bro. Solomon Woolley
Ex-Officio - Bro. Fredrick Botchway
Ex-Officio - Sis. Wilhemina Boye

6.0 STATISTICS
Numerical Strength

Number of branches Previous Current

Inaugurated Nursery Brothers Sisters Total Brothers Sisters Total

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 1 17 19 36 17 23 40

Employment Status

Employed Unemployed Apprentice Student Total

16 10 2 12 40

Church Involvement

Lay Lay Liturgist Leaders Steward Evangelist Sunday Ushers Caretakers Ministerial
Preachers Readers School Students
Teachers

6 8 8 4 1 0 6 2 3 0

Church Involvement

Lay Lay Liturgist Leaders Steward Evangelist Sunday Ushers Caretakers Ministerial
Preachers Readers School Students
Teachers

6 8 8 4 1 0 6 2 3 0

LIFE EVENT
Birth Marriage Death
0 0 0

7.0 SOCIETAL PROGRAMS:

7.1 SOCIAL TALK

The theme for the night was “Strategic goal setting and achieving them” on 12th April,
2021 at 7:30pm. Bro Segismund Palm was the speaker. Sis Christabel Kotey led the
opening prayer and Bro. Joseph Attoh led the praises. Sis Sarah shared an exhortation.
She admonished us to be patient and wait on God for the appointed time, cease to
complain and compare but prays always. Goal setting is basically ideas now that
results in your future development. Reasons for setting goals are guides and aligns
our focus, bring out an inherent thing in you. He explained the SMART and SWOT
principle in guiding goal setting. The meeting ended at 8:30pm.

7.2 RELATIONSHIP TALK

This came off on 3rd may, 2021, on the topic “Who fits to marry?” Evangelist Amo
Ankrah was the speaker for the tonight. Sis Wilhelmina led praises. Bro Kofi Adzololo

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 led the opening prayer and exhorted us, based Psalm 27:3-4. It speaks on David’s
desire to dwell in God’s house and encourages to yearn same for ourselves. The
speaker emphasised that one should always begin a relationship with a born again
Christian (1 Corinthians 2:14) who has become established in the faith. Whoever is
getting married should not be a “baby Christian” and must be a matured man or
woman. He also mentioned the essence of trust between couples. He final encouraged
us to stay focus in our young age until the appropriate time.

7.3 TEACHING SERVICE

The program took place on 5th July, 2021 at 7:00pm and Bro. Abraham Aryee was the
minister. We began with prayers led by Kofi Adjorlolo who led praises and worship
as well. The theme used was “God given talent”. Joseph was used as a character study.
Joseph was able to provide a solution to Pharaoh’s problem at the time. God provides
a solution anytime there is a problem. He listed four stages of ideas; worrying,
thinking, innovation and invention stages. The meeting came to an end at 8:20pm.

7.4 BIBLE STUDIES

We had a bible study on 28th February, 2022. The topic for discussion was “Do not be
yoked with unbelievers”. Bible reference was 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 7:1. Bro Joseph
Attoh led the discussion. The passage suggests that believers and unbeliever have
very little in common as light and darkness, Christ and Satan, true God and a false idol.
Therefore there shouldn’t be a tight or close partnership with unbelievers.
Nevertheless, Christ came for all and we ought to proclaim the word to all.

7.5 HEALTH TALK

This program was held on 18th July, 2022 and topic was Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
by Bro Edward Kwaasi. Bro Kofi gave an exhortation with a scripture reference from
1 Peter 5:7-10. He encouraged us that God will see us through any suffering and will
strengthen us. We learnt that Haemoglobin Electrophoresis is a method of analysing
haemoglobin in red blood cells. It determines how healthy or deficient the red blood
cells are and other condition such sickle cell anaemia. It is also important for couples
to be aware of their sickle cell status before marriage.

7.6 ARENA OF WORSHIP

The fourth edition of Arena of worship was held on 9th December, 2022 at the Mt
Ararat Chapel. It was a night of worship, praise and thanksgiving to God for His
goodness, protection etc. throughout the year.

8.0 CIRCUIT PROGRAM

8.1 TALK ON RELIGION AND HOMOSEXUALITY.

This program came off on 30th June, 2021. Bro. Kofi Adjorlolo led the opening prayer
and Sis Rosemond Mintah led the praises and worship. There was exhortation based
on Hebrews 6:5. We were admonished not allow the death of Christ be in vain. The
minister for the night was Sis. Sarah Darkwah, then circuit chairperson elect.
Homosexuality as defined by her is the sexual attraction between the same sex whilst
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 sexual orientation is the sexual stance of a person. From her submission, we can draw
conclusion on the fact that the Christian, Islamic and traditional religion condemn
LGBTQ (lesbianism, gayism, bisexual, transgender) and God frowns on it as well.
Therefore, we as Christians do not subscribe to such practices which contradicts the
bible.

8.2 UPPER ROOM EXPERIENCE

The three-day revival came off on 2021 and 2022 in December with Prophet Reginald
K. Qwesy. This program is mainly to thank God for the year and pray for the incoming
year. They were well attended by both youth members and church members and
impactful.

9.0 DIOCESAN PROGRAMMES

9.1 MYF DIOCESAN PRAYER AND FASTING, ALL NIGHT & REDEDICATION SERVICE
Members partook in the Diocesan annual prayer all night and rededication service.

10.0 CHALLENGES
 Lateness to meetings.
 Non-payment of dues.
 Low attendance to meetings.

11.0 PROPOSED SOLUTION

 Begin meeting at stipulated time, regardless of number of members present.
 Give a constant reminder on dues.

12.0 FUTURE PLANS

 To organize street evangelism.
 To reconstruct the welfare system.
 To establish a sachet water producing factory

13.0 CONCLUSION
We are very thankful to God for His continuance mercies upon the fellowship.

Prepared & Signed By Approved & Signed By

Sis. Christabel Kotey Sis. Jennifer Serwaa Boateng
Assist. Secretary 1st Vice President

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