Youth urged to denounce homosexuality as ungodly

Most Rev Dr Daniel Yinka Sarfo

Anglican Bishop of Tamale, Rev Dr Jacob Ayeebo, exchanging pleasantry  with Hon Cletus Avoka

 Over one thousand youth drawn from the Northern Upper East and Upper West Regions are currently participating in the maiden Anglican Diocesan Youth Conference at Zebilla in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region. 

The 4-day conference which is being attended by distinguished personalities  under the auspices of the Bishop of the Tamale Diocese of the Anglican Church, Right Reverend Dr Jacob Ayeebo, is on the theme: “Arise and build: The Role of the Youth in the Mission of the Church and Nation Building”. 

In his welcome address, Rev Dr Ayeebo, admonished the youth to refrain from sexual immorality by resisting the devil’s temptation to succumb to easy and unhealthy lifestyles. 

He was emphatic on homosexuality and advised the youth to remain steadfast and leave behind the desires of the world. 

Isaac Asare was at the event and has more for Radio Ghana.

 

A staunch Anglican Youth, James Amo Jnr addressing the gathering

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The ongoing diocesan youth conference marks another significant milestone in the history of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale which covers the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions. 

The conference is being organized under the distinguished patronage of the Primate and Metropolitan Archbishop of the Church of the Province of West Africa. 

The event sought to create an opportunity for the youth in the church to fraternize, make merry and fellowship together. 

It is also expected to spiritually empower the youth to be more effective in the mission of the church while building their faith in Christ. 

Addressing the gathering, the Bishop of the Tamale Diocese of the Anglican Church, Rev Dr. Bishop Jacob Ayeebo, implored the youth to prepare themselves in readiness to tackle any activity that poses as a hindrance on their way. 

He said the mission of the church was to promote evangelism and social action, therefore the willingness of the youth to witness and proclaim the Gospel of Christ with passion, need to be exemplified to the admiration of unbelievers. 

Rev Dr Ayeebo, reminded the youth to free from sexual immorality and be advocates against homosexuality which, he lamented, has become a worrying global phenomenon. 

Highlighting the role of the youth of the church in nation building, the Primate of the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Church of the Province of West Africa, Most Rev Dr Daniel Yinka Sarfo, challenged the country and the African Continent to prioritize moral leadership, which he noted requires the values of peace, humility, hardwork, honesty, and sacrifice. 

These qualities, he observed, were spiritual ingredients necessary for national development. 

Most Rev Yinka Sarfo, who also doubles as the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Ghana, further underscored the need for the state and the church to nurture the youth for future leadership. 

The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Daniel Syme, who was the guest speaker described as relevant the call to the present youth to arise and build considering their needs and aspirations. 

He re-echoed the need for the youth to redirect their energies into useful ventures to enable them realize their God given potentials and also meet their socio-economic needs. 

The maiden diocesan youth conference was attended by the clergy, representatives of sister churches and some government officials including MP for Bawku West, Cletus Avoka and the former Deputy Commissioner of the EC, His Excellency David Kanga among other functionaries. 

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Most Rev Dr Yinka Sarfo in pose with members of the clergy flanked by Mr David Knaga and Daniel Syme