The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Prof Johnson Asamoah-Gyadu, has cut sod for the construction of a pavilion at the Methodist Youth Development Training Centre in Aburi. The ceremony, held on 16 September 2025, marked the beginning of what he described as a significant project for the church.
Addressing clergy, leaders and members of the church who gathered for the occasion, the Presiding Bishop expressed appreciation for their commitment and urged them to remain steadfast in mobilizing resources to ensure the successful completion of the project.
He stressed that although the task ahead may appear demanding, it will be possible with faith in God. “We believe this project will succeed because our help comes from God, the Maker of heaven and earth,” he said.
Quoting from Psalm 121, the Presiding Bishop told the gathering: “I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip, he who watches over you will not slumber, indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
He explained that this scripture demonstrates that God’s providence transcends human logic, and as such, the project will be completed through divine intervention. “The Almighty is beyond logic,” he said, noting that the church could depend on God’s guidance in the face of financial and practical challenges.
The Most. Rev. Prof Asamoah-Gyadu disclosed that the estimated cost of the pavilion stands at about GHS 6 million. However, with taxes and other associated expenses, the total figure could rise to approximately GHS 8 million.
He acknowledged that so far only about 10% of the amount had been raised. Despite this modest beginning, he expressed confidence that the rest of the funds would be provided. “God will help us add more to complete this project,” he assured.
The Presiding Bishop was clear that while the financial commitment required for the construction is substantial, the faith and determination of the Methodist community would carry the project to completion.
Throughout his remarks, Prof Asamoah-Gyadu returned to the conviction that the project is in God’s hands. As the sod was cut, the ceremony closed with a strong sense of anticipation. For the Presiding Bishop, the pavilion represents more than a building. It is a visible expression of the church’s mission and faith.
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