program for induction for TARKWA DIOCESE 2022-2025

THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA TARKWA DIOCESE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR THE INDUCTION SERVICE OF DIOCESAN OFFICERS (2022 – 2025) DATE SUNDAY, 26TH MARCH, 2023 VENUE ST. JOHN METHODIST CHAPEL, A’KOON (ABONTIAKOON CIRCUIT) TIME 8:00 AM INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 1

OFFICIALS RT. REV. DR. SAMUEL DUA DODD (Diocesan Bishop) MR. FRANK K. TURKSON (Lay Chairman) VERY REV. MOSES K. AIDOO (Synod Secretary) VERY REV. JOHN LOUIS K. ESIAW (Superintendent Minister, Abontiakoon Circuit) REV. BENJAMIN OPPONG (Diocesan Youth Organizer) ALL MINISTERS PRESENT BROTHER BENEDICT MBEAH-BAIDEN (Connexional Chairman) BROTHER EBENEZER BISMARK AMO ASARE (Connexional Secretary) BROTHER OWUSU DORME ASIBEY (Connexional Treasurer) SISTER CYNTHIA AFFEDZI (Connexional Coopted Member) BROTHER THOMAS BRIGHT ESHUN (Past Connexional Chairman) BROTHER ERIC OHENEBA APPIAH 2 (Diocesan YDM Vice Chairman) INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE All seated, the choir and the singing band shall process, followed by the clergy. 1. PROCESSIONAL HYMN - MHB 411 a. 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. b. 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! c. While in affliction’s furnace, 3 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 DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023

d. By faith we see the glory To which Thou shall 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. PRESENTATION OF COLOURS - BRIGADE 3. INTROIT BY THE CHOIR 4. CALL TO WORSHIP - DIOCESAN YOUTH ORGANIZER O Lord God, how excellent is your name in all the earth; we worship you; with all the angels and saints above we adore you. We acknowledge you to be our creator and Lord. We dedicate ourselves to your service today and forever, that through our proclamation of your Holy Name by our words 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 glories proclaim; kneel and adore Him the Lord is His name, Amen. 5. OPENING HYMN - MHB 91 a. ALL hail the power of Jesu’s name; Let angles prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem To crown Him Lord of all. INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 4

b. Crown Him, ye martyrs of our God, Who from His altar call; Extol Him in whose path ye trod, And crown Him Lord of all. c. Ye seed of Israel’s chosen race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all. d. Sinners! Whose love can ne’er forget The wormwood and the gall; Go spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all. e. Let every tribe and every tongue Before Him prostrate fall, And shout in universal song The crowned Lord of all. f. O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall, Join in the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all! Edward Perronet, 1726-92; John Rippon (v. 6), 1751-1836. 6. 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 promise 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 before you the INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 5

Youth Development Ministry, the Methodist Youth Fellowship 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 Methodist Youth Fellowship since its establishment in the Methodist Church Ghana. We thank you for their contributions which have aided this Fellowship to this 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 Stewardship would see the Methodist Youth Fellowship 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) 7. SONGS OF PRAISES AND ADORATION - PRAISES TEAM 8. THE INDUCTION OF THE OFFICERS A. Hymn - MHB 394 i. JUST as I am, Thine own to be, Friends of the young, who lovest me, To consecrate myself to Thee, O Jesus Christ, I come. ii. 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. iii. I would life ever in the light, I would work ever for the right, I would serve Thee with all my might, Therefore to Thee I come. iv. 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 DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 6

B. PROCLAMATION The Diocesan Youth Organizer moves the congregation and then presents the officers for induction by saying: The Methodist Youth Fellowship has been 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 educated youth coming out of our schools to embrace all segment of the youth found in our Fellowship as Christ’s Church and has produced and seen various leaders to guide the organization. Such leaders so appointed to lead the Fellowship are inducted into office. The induction service so conducted for them is to create in them the awareness that they share in the yoke of the Church’s leadership and the responsibilities of its task of loving, caring, making all members avowed Disciples of Christ and full members of the Church. This service also impresses upon them the fact that they are accountable 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 brothers and sisters, duly appointed to lead the Methodist Youth Fellowship, Tarkwa Diocese 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. INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 7

The names of the officers of the Methodist Youth Fellowship, Tarkwa Diocese are as follows: OFFICE NAME Chairman Brother Emmanuel Bentil Vice Chairman Sister Grace Sem Secretary Brother Benjamin Aboagye Assistance Secretary Brother Derrick Oscar Awuah Financial Secretary Brother Enock Kwamena Aidoo Treasurer Sister Abigail Adoma Baidoo Evangelism Coordinator Brother Richmond Kofi Edzi Coopted Member Brother Joseph Prempeh Immediate Past Chairman Brother Isaac Blessed Bosomtwe 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 Diocesan Officers of the Methodist Youth Fellowship – Tarkwa Diocese in the name of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit Amen. C. Hymn - MHB 572 i. 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. ii. 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. INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 8

iii. My every weak, through good design, O'errule, or change, as seems Thee meet; Jesus, let all my work be Thine! Thy work, O Lord, is all complete, And pleasing in Thy Father's sight; Thou only hast done all things right. iv. 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 D. The Bishop then says; Beloved in Christ, God in time past and every generation called people unto Himself for one service or the other. His calling has not ceased 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 gathered 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 Diocesan Officers of the Methodist Youth Fellowship. It is important that we pray for our brothers and sisters who have been elected by the Diocesan Conference of the Methodist Youth Fellowship and adopted by The Youth Development Ministry, the representative of the church for youth affairs, before we induct them into office. For this is the example our Lord had 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 according 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 them for the task ahead. INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 9

E. A moment of silent prayers; Bishop prays; Holy Father, we commit into your hands our brothers and sisters whom your love has found worthy to lead the Methodist Youth Fellowship in this Diocese, 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 during their time the Methodist Youth Fellowship will know no bounds of development, prosperity and integrity. May they make disciples from among the young people, who will proclaim you to all peoples with their lives and words through Christ our Lord, Amen. F. Hymn - MHB 386 i. O Thou who camest from above The pure celestial fire to impart, Kindle a flame of sacred love On the mean alter of my heart! ii. There let it for Thy glory burn With inextinguishable blaze; And trembling to its source return, In humble prayer and fervent praise. iii. 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. iv. Ready for all Thy perfect will, My act of faith and love repeat, Till death Thy endless mercies seal, And make the sacrifice complete. Charles Wesley 1707-88 INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 10

G. Bishop Addresses the Officers: Brothers and Sisters in Christ, in view of your appointment as Diocesan Officers for the Methodist Youth Fellowship, I ask you to make your individual resolve and answer the following questions as a prove of your readiness to take upon you the yoke of leadership and responsibilities us 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. 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 I am ever ready to take up the responsibilities. Bishop: Do you solemnly promise that by the help of God’s grace you will at all times endeavour faithfully to be an example to the members of this organization and all manner of people, that both those in and outside the church may take after you and that you will diligently discharge all the duties of the Methodist Youth Fellowship Officer in the Methodist Church Ghana? Answer: I do so promise, the Lord being my helper. Bishop: Do you promise to leave your all for the sake of Christ and for the advancement of the fellowship? That, through Youth Development Ministry you will build up the fellowship in the Diocese both spiritually and physically and that through teaching and by your own example promotes good Christian values among the young people in the fellowship? INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 11

Answer: I do so promise, the Lord being my helper. Bishop: Brothers and Sister in the Lord, note that a leader’s authority lies in his or her integrity. God requires that His leaders are of no reproach and blemish; Officers, will you strive to lead holy lives and set a high degree of example in holiness for the members to follow, in that, they will remain faithful 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. 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. H. PRAYER OVER THE SASHES: The sashes shall be blessed with the following words. Bless, Holy Father, these sashes which the officers of the Methodist Youth Fellowship shall wear as the outward mark for their appointment into office. Let them be a means of their inward adornment and spiritual authority. As they wear them, let them see the office as a service of sacrifice in the name of God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. I. DECORATION OF OFFICERS: The Officers of the Fellowship will be decorated by dressing them with the sash amidst the singing of MHB 578. J. Hymn - MHB 578 i. A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify, And never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 12

ii. To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill: O may it all my powers engage To do my master's will! iii. 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 578 is sung) iv. Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely, Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall forever die. Charles Wesley, 1707-88. K. INDUCTION PRAYER With the officers kneeling, the Bishop says the following Prayer; Our Heavenly Father, by whose wisdom and hands the world 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 favourably upon these lads and lasses whom you have chosen to lead The Methodist Youth Fellowship, Tarkwa Diocese within the Methodist Church Ghana. Endue them with purity of life and grant them the anointing of your Spirit that they may be seen as leaders of integrity. 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 the stamp of your spiritual authority which then would be manifested in the lives of the people they are leading so that your name will be glorified across the face of the earth. Amen. L. THE INDUCTION Dearest in Christ, by the authority of Conference vested in me as a Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, I Rt. Rev. Dr. Samuel Dua Dodd, induct you into office as the Diocesan officers of the Methodist Youth Fellowship - Tarkwa Diocese in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 13

The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the LORD life up the light of His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. M. PRESENTATION OF SYMBOLS OF OFFICE (BIBLE AND OTHERS) The Diocesan Youth Organizer presents to the Chairman a Bible, the Constitution of the Church, Hymn Book, Youth Work Directory, the Policy and Bye-laws for the guidance of Youth Work and the Bye-laws and policy framework of the Methodist Youth Fellowship. N. PRESENTATION OF OFFICERS TO THE CONGREGATION Beloved in Christ, I present to you our brothers and sisters who have been inducted as the Diocesan Officers of the Methodist Youth Fellowship - Tarkwa Diocese 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. O. MYF ANTHEM - All MYF members will stand and sing the Anthem. 1. We are the backbone of the church of Christ; We are his soldiers in the fight of life, Come let us follow onward he doth lead, Fellow, follow Jesus. Lads and lasses of M.Y.F. Loud let victory song resound. We are the backbone of the church of Christ. Fellow, follow Jesus. 2. We’ll light the 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. Miss Morag M. McDonald INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 14

3. THE GIVING OF RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP The Bishop, the Lay Chairman, the Clergy, Conference and Synod Members present, Quartely Meeting members, Leaders, Officers of the Connexional and Diocesan organizations, the Past Officers of MYF and other dignitaries present move to shake hands with the newly inducted officers. 4. HYMN – MHB 684 i. JESUS, stand among us In Thy risen power; Let this time of worship Be a hallowed hour. ii. Breathe the Holy Spirit Into every heart; Bid the fears and sorrows From each soul depart. iii. Thus with quickened footsteps We’ll pursue our way, Watching for the dawning Of eternal day. Amen. William Pennefather, 1816 – 73 5. SCRIPTURE LESSONS 1st Reading (Old Testament): Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalter: Psalm 130:1-8 2nd Reading (The Epistle): Romans 8:1-11 TE DEUM LAUDAMUS 3rd Reading (The Gospel): John 11:1-45 6. SERMON HYMN - MHB 161 i. TELL me the old, old story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 15

Tell me the story simply, As to a little child; For I am weak, and weary, And helpless, and defiled. Tell me the old, old story, Of Jesus and His love. ii. Tell me the story slowly, That I may take it in- That wonderful redemption, God’s remedy for sin. Tell me the story often, For I forget so soon; The early dew of morning Has passed away at noon. iii. Tell me the story softly, With earnest tones and grave; Remember, I’m the sinner Whom Jesus came to save. Tell me the story always, If you would really be In any time of trouble A comforter to me. iv. Tell me the same old story When you have cause to fear That this world’s empty glory Is costing me too dear. Yes, and, when that world’s glory Shall down upon my soul, Tell me the old, old story- Christ Jesus makes thee whole! Katherine Hankey, 1834-1911 INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 16

9. THE SERMON - BISHOP 10. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 11. COMMUNION 12. ANTHEM – THE CHURCH CHOIR 13. ANNOUNCEMENT / OFFERTORY 14. APPEAL FOR FUNDS IN AID OF YOUTH WORK - DIOCESAN YOUTH ORGANIZER 15. INTRODUCTION OF DIGNITARIES (Clergy and Other Guests) 16. PRESENTATIONS TO PAST OFFICERS - DIOCESAN CHAIRMAN 17. VOTE OF THANKS - DIOCESAN SECRETARY 18. CLOSING HYMN - MHB 99 i. HOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer’s ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. ii. It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; ‘Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. ii. Dear name! the Rock on which I build, My shield, and hiding-place, My never-failing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace! iii. Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend, My Prophet, Priest and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. iii. Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see Thee as Thou art I’ll praise Thee as I ought. INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 17

iv. Till then I would Thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death. Amen. John Newton, 1725-1807 19. CLOSING PRAYER / BENEDICTION - BISHOP 20. RECESSIONAL HYMN - THE CHURCH CHOIR 21. GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 18

BRIEF PROFILE OF DIOCESAN OFFICERS SN NAME OF CIRCUIT PORTFOLIO OCCUPATION CONTACT OFFICER 1 Bro. A’koon Chairman Accountant/ 0245635729 Emmanuel Administrator Bentil 2 Sis. Grace Dunkwa Vice Cashier 0553526960 Sem Chairman 3 Bro. Tarkwa Secretary Banking 0248394454 Benjamin Aboagye 4 Bro. Asankragwa Assistance Teaching 0243724575 Derrick Secretary Oscar Awuah 5 Bro. Enock Wasa Financial Accounts 0246553931 Kwamena Akropong Secretary Officer Aidoo 6 Sis. Abigail Bawdie Treasurer Teaching 0552958847 Adoma Baidoo 7 Bro. Tamso Evangelism Teaching 0240596467 Richmond Coordinator Kofi Edzi 8 Bro. Wasa Coopted Electrical 0241747104 Joseph Akropong Member Contractor Prempeh 9 Bro. Isaac Tarkwa Immediate Teaching 0244967251 Blessed Past Bosomtwe Chairman INDUCTION OF DIOCESAN MYF OFFICERS 2023 19