AMB CONNEXIONAL OFFICERS INDUCTION BROCHURE

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THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY ASSOCIATION OF METHODIST BRIGADES GHANA PROGRAMME FOR THE INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL OFFICERS (2022 – 2025) DATE: SUNDAY 26TH FEBRUARY, 2023 VENUE: CALVARY METHODIST CHAPEL, AMAKOM (AMAKOM CIRCUIT, KUMASI DIOCESE) TIME: 8:30AM INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 2

OFFICIANTS The Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, BA., MA., PhD. (Presiding Bishop) Bro. Williams Orleans Oduro, Esq., BA., (Hons.), BL. (Lay President) The Rt. Rev. Michael A. Bossman, BA., MPhil. (Administrative Bishop) The Rt. Rev Stephen Kwaku Owusu, BD, Th.M., MPhil. (Bishop, Kumasi Diocese) The Rt. Rev. Paa Solomon Grant -Essilfie, BA., MEd., PGDE, MTh. (Chairman, Advisory Team for General Directorate for Education & Youth De- velopment) The Rt. Rev. Isaac K. Boateng, BTh. (Chairman, Advisory Team for Directorate for Youth Ministry Development) Bro. Dr. Christopher Larbie, MPhil, PhD (Lay Chairman, Kumasi Diocese) The Very Rev. Naana Esi Dannyame, BEd., MEd. (General Director, General Directorate for Education & Youth Development) The Very Rev Eric Gyan, BA. (Director, Youth Development Ministry) The Very Rev Sampson Adjei, B.TH., MPhil. (Synod Secretary, Kumasi Diocese) The Very Rev Benjamin K. Anson, B.Th., MPhil (Superintendent Minister, Amakom Circuit) The Rev. Gaius Takyi Adjei (Diocesan Youth Organiser, Kumasi Diocese) INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 2

Ceremonial Parade -- Kumasi Diocese AMB All standing, the Choir, singing Band shall process, followed by the Clergy and Brigade Colours. Processional Hymn MHB 411 1. HEAD of Thy Church triumphant, We joyfully adore Thee, Till Thou appear, Thy members here Shall sing like those in glory. We lift our hearts and voices With blest anticipation, And cry aloud, And give to God The praise of our salvation. 2. The name we still acknowledge That burst our bonds in sunder, And loudly sing, Our conquering king, In songs of joy and wonder. In every day’s deliverance Our Jesus we discover; ‘Tis He, ‘tis He That smote the sea, And led us safely over ! 3. While in affliction’s furnace, And passing through the fire, Thy love we praise, Which knows our days And ever brings us nigher. We clap our hands exulting In Thine almighty favour; The love divine Which made us Thine Shall keep us Thine for ever. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 3

4. By faith we see the glory To which Thou shalt restore us; The Cross despise For that high prize Which Thou hast set before us. And if Thou count us worthy, We each, as dying Stephen, Shall see Thee stand At God’s right hand, To take us up to heaven. Charles Wesley, 1707 -88 2. INTROIT - THE CHURCH CHOIR 3. CALL TO WORSHIP – DIRECTOR, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY O lord our God, how excellent is your name in all the earth; we worship you. With all angels and saints above, we adore you. We acknowledge you to be our creator and Lord. We dedicate ourselves to your service this day and forever that through our proclamation of your Holy Name by our word and deeds, many would come to know you as their Lord and Saviour. Oh loving God give us grace to do this. O worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness! Bow down before Him! His glory, proclaim; With gold of obedience and increase of lowliness, Kneel and adore Him, the Lord is His name. Amen. HYMN - MHB 74 1. PRAISE to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise: In all His words most wonderful; Most sure in all His ways. 2. O loving wisdom of our God! When all was sin and shame, A second Adam to the fight And to the rescue came. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 4

3. O wisest love! that flesh and blood Which did in Adam fail, Should strive afresh against the foe, Should strive and should prevail. 4. And that a higher gift than grace Should flesh and blood refine, God’s Presence, and His very Self And Essence all-divine. 5. O generous love! that He, who smote, In Man for man the foe, The double agony in Man For man should undergo. 6. And in the garden secretly, And on the Cross on high, Should teach His brethren, and inspire To suffer and to die. 7. Praise to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise: In all His words most wonderful; Most sure in all His ways. John Henry Newman, 1801-90 5. PRAYER OF CONFESSION, REDEDICATION AND SUPPLICATION Concluding prayer: O Lord you have founded your Church through the death and the resurrection of your Son and our Lord Jesus Christ on earth. You have promised to abide with it forever. Hear us as in the unity of the Holy Spirit we have come in one accord to make our supplications before you. We pray for your Church, especially the Methodist Church Ghana and its ministers ordained for the word and sacrament. We bring INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 5

before you the Youth Development Ministry, the Association of Methodist Brigades and its leaders, the distress and the destitute and all who need your intervention at this time. We remember all those who have served as officers of the Association of Methodist Brigades since its establishment in the Methodist Church Ghana. We thank you for their contributions which have aided this Associ- ation to its present state. We ask that you endue these new officers with your Holy Spirit that they would be empowered to carry out their task without fear or favour, and that their period of steward- ship would see the Association of Methodist Brigades, moving on to greater heights. We ask all these in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. THE LORD’S PRAYER (To be sung) 6. PRAISES AND ADORATION - GOSPEL BAND 7. THE INDUCTION OF OFFICERS Hymn MHB 394 1. JUST AS I am, Thine own to be, Friend of the young, who lovest me, To consecrate myself to Thee, O Jesus Christ, I come. 2. In the glad morning of my day, My life to give, my vows to pay, With no reserve and no delay, With all my heart I come. 3. I would live ever in the light, I would work ever for the right; I would serve Thee with all my might; Therefore, to Thee I come. 4. Just as I am, young, strong, and free, To be the best that I can be For truth, and righteousness, and Thee, Lord of my life, I come. Marianne Farningham, 1834 – 1909. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 6

b. PROCLAMATION The Director, YDM moves the congregation and then presents the officers for induction by saying: The Association of Methodist Brigades Ghana has then permitted in all our societies aided by the Youth Development Ministry for the training of young people in line with the mission and vision of the Church. It has developed from being an organization for the edu- cated youth coming out of schools to embrace all segment of the youth found in our fellowship as Christ Church and has produced and seen various leaders to guide the organization. Such leaders so elected and appointed to lead the Association are inducted into office. The induction service so conducted for them is to create in them awareness that they share in the yoke of the Church’s Leadership and responsibilities of its task of loving, caring and making all mem- bers avowed Disciples of Christ and full members of the Church. This Service also impresses upon them the fact that they are ac- countable to God for their stewardship someday to come. We are here in the name of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit to offer these our young brothers and sisters, duly appointed as officers to lead the Association of Methodist Brigades and their stewardship to God through prayer and dedication. We believe that God will visit them with the Holy Spirit so that they may exercise their office to the admiration of all and to the glory of God in Christ Jesus. Amen. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 7

The brethren to be inducted are as follows: Name Office Bro. Benjamin Jackson Sam Coordinator Bro. Felix Koranchie Vice Coordinator Bro. Enoch Opare Ntow Secretary Bro. Ebenezer Owusu Assistant Secretary Bro. John Adofo Treasurer Sis. Mercy E.N.A. Peprah Financial Secretary Sis. Mary Dzifa Busah Co –opted Bro. Fiifi Ammoa Hope Immediate Past Coordinator Presiding Bishop Sir, on behalf of the Methodist, Church Ghana, the Youth Development Ministry and on my own behalf, I present to you for induction these Brothers and Sisters as the Connexional Officers of the Association of Methodist Brigades Ghana in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen. (The Officers to be inducted move in slow march in single file down the aisle to the front) HYMN - MHB 395 1. SAVIOUR, while my heart is tender, I would yield that heart to Thee; All my powers to Thee surrender, Thine, and only Thine to be. 2. Take me now, Lord Jesus, take me; Let my youthful heart be Thine; Thy devoted servant make me; Fill my soul with love divine. 3. Send me, Lord, where Thou wilt send me, Only do Thou guide my way; May Thy grace through life attend me; Gladly then shall I obey. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 8

4. Let me do Thy will or bear it; I would know no will but Thine: Shouldst Thou take my life or spare it, I that life to Thee resign. 5. Thine I am, O Lord, for ever To Thy service set apart; Suffer me to leave Thee never, Seal Thine image on my heart. Amen. John Burton, 1803 – 77 (All Brigade Officers shall keep standing) THE PRESIDING BISHOP THEN SAYS: Beloved in Christ, God in time past and in every generation called people unto Himself for one Service or the other. His calling not ceas- es and that in our time He continues to call able men and women into service for the building up of the body of Christ. We have gath- ered here today in this holy place to offer our brothers and sisters unto God, who we believe have been called by God Himself into this high office as the Connexional Officers of the Association of Method- ist Brigades Ghana. It is important that before we induct them into office, we pray for our Brothers and Sisters who have been elected by the Association of Methodist Brigades Ghana and adopted by the Youth Development Ministry Directorate, the representatives of the Church for Youth af- fairs. For this is the example our Lord has left for us. In the Scriptures, Jesus never undertook any engagement without committing it into prayer. Luke says Jesus spent the whole night in prayer before appointing his Apostles. The Apostles did same ac- cording to the Acts of Apostles before Paul and Barnabas were sent out. Let us from our hearts pray and commit them to God that his favour will be upon them and that strength would be given for the task ahead. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 9

PRESIDING BISHOP PRAYS: Holy Father, we commit into your hands our Brothers and Sisters whom your love, has found them worthy to lead the Association of Method- ist Brigades Ghana. Without you they can do nothing. You have the power to equip the weak for your own glory. Be with them, counsel them and empower them that their time, the Association will know no bounds of development, prosperity and integrity. May they make disciples from among the young people, who will proclaim you to all people with their lives and words through Christ our Lord, Amen. HYMN 386 1. O Thou who camest from above, The pure celestial fire to impart Kindle a flame of sacred love On the mean altar of my heart. 2. There let it for Thy glory burn With inextinguishable blaze, And trembling to its source return, In humble prayer and fervent praise. 3. Jesus, confirm my heart’s desire To work and speak and think for thee; Still let me guard the holy fire, And still stir up thy gift in me. 4. Ready for all Thy perfect will, My acts of faith and love repeat, Till death Thy endless mercies seal, And make the sacrifice complete. Charles Wesley, 1707-88. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 10

Presiding Bishop Addresses the Officers: Brothers and Sisters in Christ, in view of your appointment as Connexional Officers of Association of Methodist Brigades, I ask you to make your individual resolve and answer the following questions as proof of your readiness to take up upon the yoke of leadership and responsibilities as officers of a movement of young people in the Church of Christ. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary for the redemption of the World and for the Salvation of the Souls of humanity? Answer: I do so believe and confess Him as my Lord and Saviour. Presiding Bishop: Do you trust that the Spirit of God is compelling you to take upon you this office with all its responsibilities and to use you for the proper upbringing of young people, for the salvation of their souls and to nurture them for the advancement of His Kingdom here on earth? Answer: I do so trust, and ever ready to take up my responsibilities. Presiding Bishop: Do you solemnly promise that by the help of God’s grace you will at all times endeavor faithfully to be an example to the members of this organization all manner of people, that both these in and outside the Church may take after you and that you will diligent- ly discharge all the duties as an AMB Officer in the Methodist Church Ghana? Answer: I do so promise, the Lord being my helper. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 11

Presiding Bishop: Do you promise to leave your all for the sake of Christ and for the advancement of the Brigades? That through the Youth Develop- ment Ministry you will build up the Association in the Methodist Church Ghana both spiritually and physically and that through teaching and by your own example promote good Christian values among the young people in the Association? Answer: I do so promise, the Lord being my helper Presiding Bishop: Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, note that a Leader’s authority lies in his or her own integrity; God requires that his leaders are of re- proach and blemish. Officers, will you strive to lead Holy lives and set high degree of example in Holiness for the members to follow, in that, they will remain fruitful and truthful unto the Lord even in the most difficult times in their lives? Answer: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. In His name, I will. Presiding Bishop: May the Almighty God in whose Name you have made these vows give you the will, strength, power and grace to fulfill same through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OVER THE REGALIA The regalia shall be blessed with the following words. Bless, Holy Father, these regalia which the Officers of the Associa- tion of Methodist Brigades shall wear as the outward mark for their appointment into office. Let them be a means of their inward and adornment and spiritual authority. As they wear them, let them see this office as a service of sacrifice in the name of God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. DECORATION OF OFFICERS: The officers will be decorated by dressing them with the regalia amidst the singing of MHB 578 INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 12

HYMN MHB 578 1. A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky: 2. To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill: O may it all my powers engage To do my Master’s will! 3. Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live, And O, Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give! The Officers would kneel as the last stanza of MHB is sung 4. Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely, Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall forever die. Charles Wesley, 1707 -88 INDUCTION PRAYER: With the Officers kneeling, the Presiding Bishop then will say the Induction prayer: Our Heavenly Father, by whose wisdom and hands the word was brought to being and that we were made by your will and purpose. Our lives and destiny are fashioned by your grace. We pray that you look favorably upon these officers of the Association of Methodist Brigades Ghana. Endure them with purities of life and grant them the anointing of your Spirit that they may be seen as leaders of in- tegrity. Bless their work and help them to walk according to your will, and to fulfill their calling. Bless them that their work and conduct will bear INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 13

the stamp of your spiritual authority which then would be manifested in the lives of the people that they are leading so that your Name will be glorified across the face of the earth, Amen. THE INDUCTION: Dearest in Christ, by the authority of Conference vested in me as the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, I The Most Rever- end Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, induct you now into Office as Connex- ional Officers of the Association of Methodist Brigades Ghana in the Name of God the Father and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up His Countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. PRESENTATION OF SYMBOLS OF OFFICE (BIBLE AND OTHERS): The Director of YDM presents to the Coordinator, a Bible, the Constitution of The Methodist Church Ghana, Hymn Book, Youth Work Directory, and Handbook for Youth Workers, Bye-Laws of the Association of Methodist Brigades Ghana. PRESENTATION OF OFFICERS TO THE CONGREGATION Beloved in Christ, I present to you our brothers and sisters who have been inducted as the Connexional Officers of the Association of Methodist Brigades of The Methodist Church Ghana. I exhort you to give them due honour and support in their work as servants of Christ, and pray for them and their families. Amen. FANFARE - BRIGADE BAND INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 14

THE GIVING OF RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP The Presiding Bishop, Lay President, Administrative Bishop, other Bishops, Lay Chairmen, General Director of GDEYD, Director of YDM, The Clergy, Conference and Synod Members, Leaders, Officers of Connexional Organizations, the Past Officers of AMB, Pa- trons and other dignitaries present move to shake hands with the newly inducted Officers. 8. MINISTRY OF THE WORD a) 1st Reading: Old Testament b) Psalter Psalm c) 2nd Reading: The Epistle TE DEUM LAUDAMUS d) 3rd Reading: The Gospel 9. SERMON HYMN MHB 572 1. BEHOLD the servant of the Lord! I wait Thy guiding eye to feel, To hear and keep Thy every word, To prove and do Thy perfect will, Joyful from my own works to cease, Glad to fulfil all righteousness. 2. Me, if Thy grace vouchsafe to use, Meanest of all thy creatures, me, The deed, the time, the manner choose, Let all my fruit be found of Thee; Let all my works in Thee be wrought, By thee to full perfection brought. 3. My every weak, though good design, O’errule, or change, as seems Thee meet; Jesus, let all my work be Thine! Thy work, O Lord, is all complete, INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 15

And pleasing in Thy Father’s sight; Thou only hast done all things right. 4. Here then to Thee Thy own I leave; Mould as thou wilt thy passive clay; But let me all thy stamp receive, But let me all thy words obey, Serve with a single heart and eye, And to thy glory live and die. Amen. Charles Wesley, 1707 – 88. 10. SERMON - THE PRESIDING BISHOP 11. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 12. THE HOLY COMMUNION 13. ANTHEM BY THE CHOIR 14. ANNOUNCEMENT / OFFERING 15. LAUNCH OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY 16. FUND RAISING IN AID OF YOUTH WORK 17. INTRODUCTION OF DIGNITARIES (The Clergy and other Guests) 18. VOTE OF THANKS - CONNEXIONAL SECRETARY 19. CLOSING HYMN MHB 820 1. Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King? Who will be His helpers, Other lives to bring? Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go? By Thy call of mercy, By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord’s side Savior, we are Thine. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 16

2. Jesus, Thou hast bought us, PAGE 17 Not with gold or gem, But with Thine own life blood, For Thy diadem; With Thy blessing filling Each who comes to Thee, Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free. By Thy great redemption, By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord’s side; Savior, we are Thine. 3. Fierce may be the conflict, Strong may be the foe, But the King’s own army None can overthrow; Round His standard ranging, Victory is secure, For His truth unchanging Makes the triumph sure. Joyfully enlisting, By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord’s side; Savior, we are Thine. 4. Chosen to be soldiers In an alien land, Chosen, called, and faithful, For our Captain’s band, In the service royal Let us not grow cold; Let us be right loyal, Noble, true, and bold. Master, Thou wilt keep us, By Thy grace divine, Always on the Lord’s side, Savior always Thine. Amen. Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836 – 79 INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS

20. RETRIEVING OF COLOURS 21. BENEDICTION 22. RECESSIONAL HYMN -- CHURCH CHOIR 23. GROUP PHOTOGRAPH INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 18

BRIEF PROFILE OF CONNEXIONAL OFFICERS (2022 – 2025) INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 19

BRIEF PROFILE OF CONNEXIONAL OFFICERS (2022 – 2025) INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 20

BRIEF PROFILE OF CONNEXIONAL OFFICERS (2022 – 2025) INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 21

BRIEF PROFILE OF CONNEXIONAL OFFICERS (2022 – 2025) INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 22

IMMEDIATE PAST OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF METHODIST BRI- GADES GHANA (2019 – 2022) NAMES (BRO / SIS) OFFICE Fiifi Ammoa Hope Co-ordinator Benjamin Jackson Sam Vice Coordinator Daniel Gyasi Secretary Cyril Ashitey Nii Armah Assistant Secretary Franklina Essel Treasurer Solomon Nana Kweku Kyei Financial Secretary Mercy E. N. A. Peprah Co-opted George Nii Lartey Co-opted Robert N. A. Amartey Immediate Past Co-ordinator Isaac Jonfiah Immediate Past Secretary Prince Samuel Teye Okornoe Bandmaster INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 23

PAYMENT PLATFORMS OF THE CONNEXIONAL ASSOCIATION OF METHODIST BRIGADES GHANA 1.BANK ACCOUNT (GCB BANK AND ECOBANK) ACCOUNT NAME: ASSOCIATION OF METHODIST BRIGADES GHANA GCB BANK ACCOUNT NO.: 1241180000299 / DERBY AVENUE ACCRA ECOBANK ACCOUNT NO.: 1441002718121 / MILE 7 ACCRA 2. MOMO ACCOUNT Wallet Name: AMB GHANA MTN Mobile Money Wallet Number: 0246179539 (FROM ALL NETWORKS) 357597 MTN Mobile Money Pay ID: You may kindly send your donations, support and payment through any of the Connexional AMB payment platforms. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 24

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF METHODIST BRIGADES GHANA The Association since its formation has seen God’s goodness and grace for the past two and half decades. Hurray and hallelujah to God for holding this institution for these years as we celebrate the Silver Jubilee throughout the Connexion. It is again prudent to celebrate the grace of God for the existence of the Association which has played very indelible role in the history of the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade in Ghana and the youth life of the Methodist Church. The focus of the anniversary is to achieve the following; a) To widely educate all stakeholders of the relevance of the Association in the current dispensation b) To use the anniversary as a medium to assess the achieve- ments of the Association for the past two and half decades. c) To have the anniversary celebrated as a force for promo- tion of the Association’s relevance at the Society level d) To raise funds for the Anniversary Project through the sale of souvenirs, celebration at the Diocesan, Circuit and Society level and individuals. Celebration at the Diocesan level Each Diocese is expected to organize at least two major events before the Climax at the Connexional level. It is expected the ac- tivities chosen focuses on the boys and girls, share the relevance of the Association and raise funds purposely to support the Connexional Secretariat towards a project. Also, Diocesan Conferences shall create room for at least one activity of the anniversary. The following are activities suggested for consideration at the Diocesan, Circuit and Society levels. Other relevant activities considered suitable. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 25

• Revivals and prayer retreats • Donation to orphanage homes • Social services (clean up exercises at hospitals, markets, etc.) • Special celebration at all Diocesan Conferences • Games • Seminars/ lectures on contemporary issues relating to the de- velopment of young people • Concerts and special fundraising • Health related activities (blood donation, health screening, health walks etc.) • Educational events The Connexional Secretariat humbly calls on you to consider this year entirely to be a year to exhibit faithfully a transformed life in or- der to promote the agenda of transforming the lives of the younger ones under our tutelage. Endeavor to support the Association with all you can as we pursue the agenda of; • Expansion work • Capacity building of Methodist Officers • Development of Boys’ and Girls’ As we journey through the year observing the entire celebration, kindly note the ensuing major activities planned to commemorate the Silver Jubilee. DATE ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE Sunday 26th Launching of •To create awareness throughout February, Anniversary the Connexion 2023 •Educate members on activities for the celebration March– •To stimulate the interest for a September, massive involvement of all stake- 2023 holders •To launch and make grand sale of anniversary souvenirs Celebration at •Observe activities outline for the the Diocesan, all Dioceses, Circuits and Societies Circuit and Society levels INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 26

DATE ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE August, 2023 o Awards •To mobilize a targeted amount o Commem- in aid of AMB project oration at •To recognize and honour stake- Connexional holders who have served distinct- conference ly. •To offer a networking avenue for Saturday Memorial Officers across the Connexion 28th lecture and October, 25th • To Launch the annual memorial 2023 Anniversary lecture in Honour of the 1st Con- Band Concert nexional AMB Coordinator • To mobilize resources to support AMB anniversary projects • To experience a great moment of music to augment the lecture Isaac Afriye - Boateng Memorial Lecture: as part of the activities of the celebration, a memorial lecture has been initiated to come off in October in honor of Past legendry Leaders who have led the As- sociation over the period. The maiden edition which is attached to the Anniversary comes off in October to be hosted by the Kumasi Diocese and the focal person shall be Bro Isaac Afriye - Boateng of blessed memory (first Connexional Coordinator from 1999 – 2007). We believe, this is going to be a great platform to make good reflec- tions for the realignments of our focus as a growing institution with a clear mandate in the life of the Church. May I use this opportunity to express my sincerest gratitude to all the distinguished personalities who from the inception of the Association have played very significant roles. We have seen the fruits, it is much conspicuous and I want to assure all that, this achievements will not be a past glory to ride on, rather they will be premise to do exploit in ensuring the objective and aims of the Brigade is met. On this great Occasion, the Connexional Secretariat is appealing to all its gallant stakeholders to take a retrospect of the success of the INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 27

Association, the impact and shortcomings and seek to be an agent of building a more robust organization for the purpose for which it was establishment. Bro. Benjamin Jackson Sam Connexional Coordinator SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE The Association of Methodist Brigades Ghana is present on the following five (5) Social Media platforms. Follow, Like, and/or Sub- scribe to them and get updates on the activities of the Association. 1. Facebook account Username: Association of Methodist Brigades Ghana 2. Instagram Account User Name: @AMBghana 3. Twitter Account Username: AMBghana 4. YouTube Username: AMBghana 5. Telegram Username: Connexional AMB GHANA INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 28

THE AMB GHANA IN RETROSPECT (1998-2022) 1. The formation of the Association at the St. Paul Methodist Cathedral, Tema (March 16 - 18, 1990) 2. Formation of District/Diocesan Associations throughout the Con- nexion (1990 - 1998) 3. First Connexional Conference took place in April 1999 at the Wesley Grammar Senior High School, Accra. 4. Hosting of Biennial Delegates’ Conference by Dioceses on rotational basis (1999) 5. Introduction and the launch of The Methodist Church Ghana flag at the Ebenezer Methodist Church, Bantama, and Kumasi in 2006. 6. Introduction of the Association’s Logo in August 2007. 7. Introduction of Annual Capacity Building Captains and Officers Seminar (since 2007) 8. Introduction of the Association’s Bye-laws First Edition 2007 9. The Connexional Biennial J. Stanley-Owusu Band Festival (Since 2007) 10. The first production and launch of the Association’s Corporate Cloth and its style at the St. Paul Methodist Cathedral, Tema on July 15, 2012 by the Lay President, Bro. J. E. K. Pratt. 11. Launch of the 2012 Edition of the Association’s Bye-laws by the Lay President, Bro. J. E. K. Pratt, at the Wesley Cathedral, Effiduase Diocese on February 24, 2013 12. Approval of the Association’s Salutation (The Lord Reigns) by GPC in November 2012 13. Consolidation of the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades (Companies) assessment paid through the AMB to the Ghana Councils by The Methodist Church Ghana since 2012. 14. Introduction of Connexional Sub Committees to handle specific roles to facilitate Brigade work from 2012. 15. Appointment and decoration of the Connexional Patrons and Patronesses across the Connexion from 2013 and presented with Certificates and Regalia of office. 16. Introduction of annual interaction dubbed “Time with Diocesan Bishops and Diocesan Lay Chairmen” effective 2013. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 29

17. Production and sale of the Association’s Badge and Wrist Band in July 2013. 18. Institution of flag raising in remembrance of The Methodist Church Ghana autonomy from the British Methodist Conference on July 28 each year (2013). 19. The adoption of the Association’s Mission Statement at Sunyani Conference 2013 20. Launch of the Association’s Salutation/Slogan Book (The Lord Reigns) written by Bro. Kingsley Frimpong- Tandoh, in Cape Coast on February 7, 2014. 21. Introduction of Annual Stakeholders Meeting (Colloquium): 1st edition took place in Kumasi from April 25-26, 2014. 22. Introduction of the Annual Connexional AMB Social Awareness and Sanitation Day on the first Saturday of every March at all soci- eties. The maiden event took place on Saturday, March 7, 2015). 23. Introduction of Regalia of office for use by the Connexional and Diocesan Officers effective August 1, 2015. 24. Introduction of Dioceses ‘Parent Officers’ to oversee the effec- tive running of the Companies and Diocesan Associations at the Tarkwa Conference in 2015. 25. Introduction of Band Fund at the 13th Annual Captains and Of- ficers Seminar on January 2021 to complement the support from J. Stanley Owusu for the Biennial Connexional Band Festival. 26. AMB embarks on expansion project in the Northern Regions. 15 Methodist societies from the Northern, North East, Upper East, Up- per West and Savannah Regions express desire to have the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade formed. May 2021. 27. Methodist Church Ghana constitution review captures AMB as a conference recognized body to coordinate the activities of the Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade companies in The Methodist Church Ghana. August 2021. 28. Methodist Church Ghana constitution review captures the Ap- pointment of Officers and Enrolment of Ministers of Brigade Com- panies. August 2021. 29. Introduction of CLUB 200 at the 14th / 2nd Annual Leadership Retreat on January 2023 to support Evangelism and Expansion work in the Connexion. INDUCTION OF CONNEXIONAL AMB OFFICERS PAGE 30

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