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APOSTLE & MRS.SAMUEL K. ARTHURRREEGGIIOONNAALL AAPPOOSSTTLLEE

APOSTLE DR. & MRS.EMMANUEL A. OWUSUNNAATTIIOONNAALL HHEEAADD

PASTOR & MRS. SETH SAMUEL ASANTE HHOOSSTT PPAASSTTOORR

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Our Most highly distinguished National Head, Apostle Dr.Emmanuel Owusu, Members of the Regional Executive,fellow ministers and their wives, and general mem-

bership of the Church Of Pentecost, New York Region, I deem it ahigh honor to address this special annual gathering held to cele-brate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On behalf of our Region, I render our utmost gratitude and thanksto the most high God through whose benevolence and sacrificiallove, the Lord Jesus was offered as a propitiation for our sins, thusmaking us sons and daughters of the kingdom of light.

I would like to place on record, the Region’s inestimable apprecia-tion to the Planning Committee that worked tirelessly to put thisgreat event together, with special thanks to the host minister, Pas-tor Seth Asante who chaired the committee spending countlesshours and efforts to provide us with this elegant and confortable en-vironment for our purposes. We say God bless you greatly.

The Theme for our 2012 Easter Convention is “The Blood Of Jesusis my Ransom” – I Pet. 1:18-20. The shedding of the blood of Jesus,without which there will be no remission of sins, is the fundamentalcornerstone of our calling into the Kingdom of God. It is thereforehighly befitting, that we spend this great weekend remembering andcelebrating the efficacy of the Blood and the Hope of glory that wefind in the resurrection. Further, we are gathered here to share fel-

lowship with one another and to be blessed by the inspiring andspirit filled messages from our Apostles and Ministers. Given its cel-ebratory tone, we are also going to dedicate time to heartfelt praiseand worship of our risen Lord.

Brethren, undoubtedly, last year’s Easter Convention were a re-markable success. Since our God is always up to new things, I main-tain that this year’s gathering will be extraordinary. If you fully availyourself and participate with diligence in every facet of the pro-gram, you will never leave here the same.

Beloved people of God, much prayer has gone into this event. TheHeavens are ready, the Father is ready, the Son is ready, the HolySpirit is ready and your able God appointed ministers are ready-something special is coming your way as we claim our redemptionand inheritance through the Blood. It is my prayer that over this weekend, you will remain sober, atten-tive and receptive, so that you will not miss out on any blessing ap-portioned for you in this event through the precarious death of Jesuson the Cross.

On this note, with the third person of the trinity in control, our ableNational Head in the Chair, I am very pleased to officially and formallydeclare open the 2012 New York Region Easter Convention.Be blessed, enjoy yourselves and have a HAPPY EASTER CELEBRATION IN HIS PRESENCE!

OPENING ADDRESS

APOSTLESAMUEL K.

ARTHURAARREEAA HHEEAADD

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Beloved National Head, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Owusu,New York Regional Head, Apostle Samuel K. Arthur, Fel-low Ministers in the LORD’s Vineyard, Ministers’ Wives,

National Deacon, Distinguished Members of the Regional Execu-tive Committee and Presbyters, beloved Saints in the LORD, "Onething I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in thehouse of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beautyof the LORD and to seek him in his temple." Psalm 27:4 May theName of the Almighty God be praised.

On behalf of the Pennsylvania District and on my own behalf I wel-come you to this gorgeous Marriott Hotel here in the heart of theCity of Philadelphia. We deem it a great honor to be hosting thisgrandeur gathering, the Great New York Region’s Easter Conven-tion, welcome back home!. It is indeed a great privilege, and we arethankful to the Regional Head and the Regional Executive for thedecision to hold the Convention here in Pennsylvania. We are mostgrateful to the LORD God Almighty for granting us all traveling mer-cies from our various Districts and from our homes to this hotel.The planning committee has worked tirelessly with Request For Pro-fessionals, Inc (RFP) and the Marriott Hotel Management to put inplace everything to make your stay a memorable one. I am happyto say that this hotel has the facilities to make you feel at home.Should you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact ourProfessional Event Planner Ms. Janice Sykes-Ross, or any of thePlanning Committee members wearing the "COP AMBASSADOR" pin.We stand at your service at any time and will ensure your comfort

within our means. We here in Philadelphia have committed ourselvesto of sacrifice of love for our brothers and sisters. We do not ask youto give us, we ask you what you need. We do not ask to be lauded,all we ask is to serve you. We define hospitality as "Philadelphia"which is to say City of brotherly LOVE. Be assured that you are ingood hands.

The event planning and coordinating team has set up everything tokeep us all engaged. The Children and Youth will be in their quarters,and everyone else here in this ballroom, which has more thanenough room to seat everyone. We have the First Aid office, Prayer& Counseling office, Parking coupons Desk, Security and safety Deskin the back to serve all your needs and to make you very comfort-able.

As much as this magnificent hotel’s atmosphere, and the downtownexperience coaxes one into a very relaxed and entertaining frameof mind, I wish to ask that we remember, purposefully, the reasonwhy we have come here. May I caution that, as we have come toseek the LORD, we would make that our focus. May you indeed ex-perience the ransoming power in the blood of Jesus. As we wait onHim these three days, He will certainly meet us at our points of need.God has placed us here, that as you beckon, we would take care ofyour physical needs, as Jesus meets you at your point of need. Once again you are warmly welcome to the 2012 New York RegionEaster Convention here in PHILADELPHIA, the city of brotherly love.May the LORD God Almighty, bless you for coming. Akwaaba!

WELCOME ADDRESS

PASTOR SETHS AMUEL

ASANTE HHOOSSTT PPAASSTTOORR

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OPENING PRAYER: Ovr. Paul Asante

CHORUS

WELCOME SONGS: MC

WELCOME ADDRESS: Pastor Seth Asante

HYMNAL

OPENING ADDRESS: Apostle Samuel K. Arthur

SONG MINISTRATION: Sis. Rebecca Osei

CALL TO WORSHIP: Mrs. Beatrice Boateng

WORD MINISTRATION: Aps. Samuel Arthur

PRAYER/ALTAR CALL: Pastor Peter Willie

OFFERTORY: Elder D. Adade

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Seth Asante

CLOSING PRAYER: Elder E. K. Akumey

BENEDICTION: Aps. Dr. EmmanuelOwusu

FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012 6PM-10PM

CONDUCTOR PASTOR A. M. ASEMNOR

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OPENING PRAYER: Elder Kofi Amankwah

CHORUS

CALL TO WORSHIP: Elder Ernest Kumi

WORD MINISTRATION: Ovr. Joseph Osafo Akoto

PRAYER: Elder John Owusu

OFFERTORY: Ovr. Mathew Poku

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Regional Secretary

CLOSING PRAYER: Mrs. Patience Agyekum

BENEDICTION: Pastor Peter Willie

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 20125AM-7AM

CONDUCTOR OVR. SAMUEL YEBOAH

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OPENING PRAYER: Ovr. Samuel Nana Yboah

CHORUS

TESTIMONIES/THANKSGIVING: M/C

CALL TO WORSHIP: Mrs. Mary Arthur

SONG MINISTRATION: Dcns. Irene Owusu

WORD MINISTRATION: Ovr. Mike Portuphy

PRAYER:

(Holy Spirit Baptism): Ovr. Joseph Osafo Akoto

ALTAR CALL: Elder Samuel Koomson

OFFERTORY: Pastor Stephen Amponsah

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Seth Asante

CLOSING PRAYER: Elder Robert Nyarko

BENEDICTION: Apostle Samuel Arthur

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 20129AM-1:00PM

CONDUCTOR PASTOR ELVIS BOATENG

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OPENING PRAYER: Elder Samuel Owusu Afriyie

CHORUS CONGREGATION

TESTIMONIES/SOLO:

SONG MINISTRATION: Sis. Adelaide Otchere Boateng

HYMNAL

CALL TO WORSHIP: Pastor Stephen Amponsah

WORD MINISTRATION: Pastor John K. Appiah

PRAYER :(Spiritual Clinic Hour) Pastor Elvis Boateng

SPECIAL OFFERING: Ovr. Osarfo Akoto

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Secretary

CLOSING PRAYER: Elder Charles Osei-Tutu

BENEDICTION: Aps. Dr. Emmanuel Owusu

PENSA GOSPEL CONCERT

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 20116PM-10PM

SPIRITUAL CLINIC

CONDUCTORPASTOR PETER WILLIE

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OPENING PRAYER: Elder Wilberforce Ohene

CHORUS Congregation

FAREWELL SONGS: MC

HYMNAL

CALL TO WORSHIP: Pastor Seth Asante

SONG MINISTRATION: Bronx Choir

WORD MINISTRATION: Aps. Dr. Emmanuel Owusu

PRAYER/ALTAR CALL: Pastor A. M Asemnor

SONG MINISTRATION: Sis. Joyce Agyapong

SPECIAL OFFERING: Pastor John K. Appiah

INTENSIVE PRAYER: All ministers/participants

VOTE OF THANKS: Dcns. Georgina Boamah

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pastor Seth Asante

CLOSING PRAYER: Mrs. Patience Owusu

BENEDICTION: Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Owusu

SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 201128AM-1PM

CONDUCTOR APS. SAMUEL ARTHUR

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When I survey the wondrous CrossOn which the Prince of Glory died,My richest gain I count but loss,And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,Save in the death of Christ, my God;All the vain things that charm me most,I sacri4ce them to His blood.

See, from His head, His hands, His feet,Sorrow and love 5ow mingled downDid e’er such love and sorrow meet,Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine2at were an offering far too small;Love so amazing, so divineDemands my soul, my life, my all.

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross1

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“Man of sorrow”, What a name

“Man of sorrow”, what a name!For the Son of God who came

Ruined sinners to reclaim!Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,In my place condemned He stood;Sealed my pardon with his blood;

Hallelujah! What a Savior

Guilty, vile, and helpless we,Spotless lamb of God was he;

“Full atonement, can it be?”Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Lifted up was he to die,“It is 8nished” was His cry;

Now in heaven exalted high;Hallelujah! What a Savior

When He comes, our glorious King.All His ransomed home to bring,

en anew this song we’ll sing;Hallelujah! What a Savior

God sent His son3

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God sent His son, they called him Jesus He came to love, heal and forgiveHe lived and died to buy my pardonAn empty grave is there to proveMy Savior lives.

ChorusBecause He lives, I can face tomorrowBecause he lives all fear is goneBecause I know He holds the futureAnd life is worth the living just because Helives

How sweet to hold a new born babyAnd feel the pride and joy he gives But greater still the calm assurance is child can face uncertain days because He lives

And the day I’ll crossthe river;I’ll 8ght life’s 8nal war with pain;And then as death gives way to vict’ryI’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives.

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DDAATTEE CONDUCTOR PRAISE &WORSHIP

MESSAGE DISCUSSION & PRAYER

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REV. SETHASANTE

MRS. DR.CYNTHIAPORTUPHY

REV. A. M.

ASEMNOR

NOTE: MINISTERS & WIVES ARE TO FAST FROM WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY.

EVERY MINISTER AND WIFE IS EXPECTED TO ATTEND THIS PRAYER SECTION WITH NO EXEMPTION.

REV. JOHN K.APPIAH

REV. MIKEPORTUPHY

OVR.MATHEWOPOKU

REV. ELVISBOATENG

MRS.MARYARTHUR

REV. J. K.APPIAH

MRS. JULIETAMPONSAH

APS.OWUSU/APS.ARTHUR

REV. A. M.ASEMNOR

OVR.SAMUELYEBOAH

PASTORPETERWILLIE

REV.SETH

ASANTE

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PASTORSTEPHENAMPONSAH

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What can wash away my stain?4

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What can wash away my stain?Nothing but the blood of Jesus What can make me whole again?Nothing but the blood of Jesus

ChorusO! precious is the 5ow;2at makes me white as snowNo other fount I know,Nothing but the blood of Jesus

For my cleansing this I see,Nothing but the blood of Jesus,For my pardon, this my plea.

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.Nothing can for sin atone.Nothing but the blood of JesusNought of good that I have done,Nothing but the blood of Jesus

2is is all my hope and peace,Nothing but the blood of Jesu,He is all my righteousnessNothing but the blood of Jesus.

Now by this I overcome;Nothing but the blood of Jesus;Now by this I’ll reach my homeNothing but the blood of Jesus!

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Wafa manimguaseDe ko asennua no so

De sesaa N’anounyam de maa meWafa me mmusubo de ko asennua no so

De sesaa abrabo pa de maa me

ChorusMasomdwoe a manya yi

E8ri asennua no so na Ebaee

Mosomdwoe a manya yiE8ri asennua no so na

Ebaee

Wafa mafodi noDe ko asennua no so

De sesaa bembu de maa meWafa me nkoaye

De ko asennua no soDe sesaa adehyedi de maa me

Nneboneyefo a anne, yeanyaNkwagye yi

E8ri asennua no so na ebaeeOsoro Kwan a abue

Ama yen nee da yiE8ri asennua no so na abaee

Wafa manimguase

Jesus mogya nko na Otum horo me kra ho;Otum horo me bone ma me ye 4taa;Birbiara nnkotum ahor m’ma madi muGyese Jesus mogya no nkoMogya a ehor’4, osor ahoaden;Yiw Jesus Ne mogya n’somboAfor’bode yi, mogya ahye no maYiw Jusus Ne mogya n’somboAlleluia! kamfo NyameAlleluia! Kamfo Nyame

Jesus mogya nko na6

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Jesus mogya repramJesus mogya repram

Jesus mogya repram bone so Orefa wiase nnommom akoma Jesus

Jesus mogya adi nim

Jesus mogyarepram 87

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Hallelujah Praise the Lord I am free

Hallelujah Praise the Lord I am free

For the blood of the Lamb is my ransom I am free, free, free

HallelujahPraise the

Lord I am free

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My hope is built on nothing lessan Jesus’ blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

ChorusOn Christ, the solid rock, I stand;All other ground is sinking sand

When darkness seems to veil His face;I rest on His unchanging grace;In every high and stormy gale,My anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, and blood, Support one in the ‘whelming 9ood’When all around my soul gives way,He then is all my hope and stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound.Oh, may I then in Him be found:Dressed in His righteousness alone,Faultless to stand before the throne..

My Hope is builton nothing less

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APOSTLE & MRS. SAMUEL K. ARTHURRREEGGIIOONNAALL AAPPOOSSTTLLEE

APOSTLE DR. & MRS.EMMANUEL A. OWUSUNNAATTIIOONNAALL HHEEAADD

PASTOR & MRS. SETH SAMUEL ASANTE HHOOSSTT PPAASSTTOORR

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REV. & MRS. MARTEY ASEMNORRREEGGIIOONNAALL AAPPOOSSTTLLEE

REV. & MRS.PETER WILLIENNAATTIIOONNAALL HHEEAADD

PASTOR & MRS. STEPHEN O. AMPONSAH HHOOSSTT PPAASSTTOORR

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REV. & MRS.SAMUEL AKOTOBBRROONNXX ((PPIIWWCC))

PASTOR & MRS. G. MIKE PORTUPHYNNAATTIIOONNAALL HHEEAADD

REV. & MRS. ELVIS S. O. BOATENGBBRROOOOKKLLYYNN

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RREEGGIIOONNAALL AAPPOOSSTTLLEE

PASTOR. & MRS.MATTHEW K. OPOKUTTRREENNTTOONN DDIISSTTRRIICCTT

PASTOR & MRS. SAMUEL NANA YABOAHBBUUFFFFAALLOO

SCENES FROM 2011 EASTER CONVENTION

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