Saturday 14 September 2013

WE ALREADY MISS THEM



Apostle S.L Agyin
When  Nigerian novelist, Cyprian Ekwensi, wrote "Such is life, meeting and parting" in his book, "Burning Grass" he was only echoing what the inspired philosopher, King Solomon had said almost three thousand years earlier, There is "... a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing" (Eccl. 3:5b NIV) For the past couple of weeks we have had to say good-bye to some ministry colleagues and family members whom we, as a family but especially myself, really do miss: Apostle Samuel Lord Agyin, Pastor Osahene Amankwatia Boateng,        Overseer Anthony Boachie and Mike Ntumy.
Apostle Agyin and I
Ap Agyin and I

The first to leave was Apostle Samuel Lord Agyin who served as National Head of our church in Holland from 2007 to 2013. Apostle Agyin is a seasoned apostle, dynamic preacher, a veritable prayer warrior and a veteran missionary. Prior to his coming to Holland he had served in a couple of places in Ghana as District Pastor. He was later sent out as a missionary to Malawi in East Africa. The LORD granted him a mighty break-through, thereby consolidating and expanding the church in that country. He was subsequently recalled to Ghana and stationed in Takoradi as Area Head before being sent out to Holland. The church under his apostolic leadership grew by leaps and bounds.

Ap Agyin, 2nd from right and a del. from Holland

Although stationed in Amsterdam, he kept in very close touch with me. He frequently phoned for us to converse and pray. We made plans and strategized together (with other National Heads as well) about the church in Europe. All his busy schedules notwithstanding, he made it a point to visit us from time to time.
We pray for God's blessings on their family as they go to head the church in Koforidua Area in Ghana.
Ps Osahene Boateng                   

The next person whose departure hit us even more severely is Pastor Osahene Amankwatia Boateng (I simply call him Osahene), until recently Hamburg North District Pastor. He has been transferred to Munich as Area Head of German South.


My family members besides, Osahene has been the closest person to me. Over the years, he had volunteered to drive me to my physiotherapy center twice every week and to some errands I had to make in person. All these besides, he was the last person to leave our house every night, mostly after midnight. He came around to help with my personal physical exercises and cycling before helping me into bed.. He was virtually my personal escort, on duty 24/7 to God and to me. May the LORD prosper his ministry in every sense of the word.

Standing: Ps and Mrs Boateng. Seated: Aps and Mrs Ntumy
To replace Osahene as Hamburg North District Pastor is Pastor Ben Mensah who is ready to step in the shoes of Osahene.

Self, in church
Ps Ben and Mrs Juliana Mensah
The last to say good-bye to the family was our youngest son, Mike. The 18-year old has gained admission into university to study Business Management. Being the only son with us Mike had been called upon to do almost everything which required "muscles." He was "Daddy's friend and younger brother." He knew how to do everything that needed to be done for me. He and Joanna would ask Osahene to take a break when they were on school holidays so that they could assist me. After extending any help to me, they would ask, "Anything else?"

Mike displaying trophies of his favorite game
Mike Ntumy

The day Mike left it was as though the house was half-empty. "Well, all the boys have left," mumbled Joanna, our youngest and only daughter. "Yes, they have only gone to study, in preparation for their future roles. Soon, God willing, it will be your turn," we explained.

Some chorus leaders leading in a time of "Praises"
I am very grateful to these gallant colleagues and family members for their great assistance in diverse ways. I am equally grateful to my precious ministry colleagues, friends and the hundreds of thousands of beloved brothers and sisters in the LORD for your solid prayer support and other ways by which you express your love to us as we go through this phase of our life.

Surely, we shall soon celebrate together. B  L  E  S  S  I  N  G  S.

21 comments:

  1. God bless you Men of God, for taking care of our father in our absence, Aps.Dr. we are still praying to God, the one who heals, I am about to finish 'No Easy Road', the book is like a movie,,and I cannot imagine, but to God be the glory.

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    1. Yes, these gallant ones really deserve HIS BLESSINGS. Mike, kindly let me read your comments when you are done with NO EASY ROAD

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    2. Please I will,,, God bless you.

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    3. Apostle, may God richly bless you. I have finished your book, '' No Easy Road'' and I am really humbled and fearful to our God who is doing wonders in your life. I have learnt many things and I will share many with my assembly and friends. First, I have learnt not to fear what man or nature can do, because the one who holds LIFE is God and until He says come home, you yourself or sickness has no say. Secondly, if God does not permit anything including sickness and death, that thing has no dominion over you, and a great lesson is Job, our God knows all things and He does all things, Papa, when that time we are expecting comes, we shall sing hosanna to His Glory. Also, I learnt a lot from our mother, who stood in to pray and care for you. I like praying but I believe that vigorous prayer sent the devil to shame. She has greatly motivated me to pray, she is a testimony, our God is alive, moreover, as a nurse, I personally thank you for the praise poetry, we do a lot but people do not see. I have learnt to support and love my patients, for I may not know who they are, but to treat them with love and care, I have learnt not to give up,, also learnt to work hard, Apostle, I am trying to type with one finger, but tortoise is even better, let alone one finger to one big book, our God is awesome, He is greatly to be praised. I have many but Apostle, I cannot write them here, all I can say is '' The God who took the Israelites from Egypt will take you out this sickness, we are with you in spirit and in prayers, you are not done, we the young ones in the church still need you, the world needs you, Papa keep on and on and on, God has not finished with you yet, God bless you and the rest of the family,,,,, shalom!!!

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  2. Dear Aps. I do believe God places such people in our lives to help us sail through the ups and downs of life. As these beloved depart, may the good Lord who knows how to provide for His own send you the much needed help! Stay blessed!

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    1. Dear Douglas,
      You are perfectly right. You will find such similar helpers along all our paths, strategically positioned by God. Surely, their replacements have surfaced, eager to complement whatever assistance that is needed, even as we await the miracle. BLESSINGS

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  3. Dady we love you and may the good Lord bless you and give you strength. Also thanks to all of the people who have in many ways help and cared,supported you may God bless mightly.

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  5. I have come into contact with them but it feels like I am missing them too. God richly bless them. Psalm 121:4, He that watches over Israel will continue to take care of you. Stay blessed daddy.

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    1. Certainly, Larry, the LORD continues to take care of me and He will continue to do so. BLESSINGS

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  6. God bless you Dad.
    I remember how I came to meet you when you arrived in Ghana in May this year, and you have being a blessing to me.
    Your book, "Achieving Your Dreams" is helping me a lot.
    Please take solace in God and in His Word (Isaiah 57:1,2)
    My condolences.
    The Lord keep thee, Servant of God.

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    1. Dear Hodey,
      Thank you very much. The testimonies about "Achieving Your Dreams" are simply fantastic. Remember to pass it on to others or tell them about it.

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  7. we bless the Almighty God for the lives of these great people and may the good Lord continue to bless them. Apostle S.L. Agyin, my area head (Koforidua Effiduase area), the new area was inaugurated yesterday and we also welcomed Apostle & Mrs Agyin to the newly born area and Apostle A.K Miah, the area head for koforidua handed over to him. they were received by the area today and as he was called to give his response, this was the message he gave us: Exodus 33:14.

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  8. Dear Obaa,

    You have given credence to the old saying that, "One man's loss is another man's gain."

    Koforidua Area will surely enjoy his apostolic ministry. Keep me posted on that from time to time.

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  9. ok, I will and God bless you Apostle

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  10. MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS ALL THESE SOLDIERS FOR THE SERVICES RENDERED TO THIS WONDERFUL SERVANT OF THE MOST HIGH GOD. THEIR LABOUR WILL NOT BE IN VAIN. PAPA PLEASE STAY BLESSED!

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    1. AMEN, AND SO SHALL IT BE. ISAAC, GOD BLESS YOU TOO.

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  11. It is never easy to say goodbye to very special people. The pain is often very difficult to bear, the silences can be 'deafening'. We know we all have to move on at some point in time. Make the most of every opportunity to spend time with precious people whether in person or by phone or e-mail, cherish them when they are around and pray for them when they aren't.
    We miss you.
    Trish

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    1. Sound advice, godly wisdom, the heartbeat of a true Christian woman. Thank you Mama Trish for this beautiful piece. It sounds very poetic as well. Regards to John

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  12. GOD BLESS YOU APOSTLE AND BLESS ALL THAT IS WITHIN YOU; MUSCLE, VEIN, BLOOD ETC. AMEN

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