The Ghana Metrological Agency has slammed the claim that the spiritual purification has led to the water levels of the Birim River.
A Meteorologist at the Ghana Metrological agency, Rev Stephen Nyakotey-Quaw explains that the poor drainage around the river banks it makes it difficult for the river to flow.
He says the water then turns to find it way causes flood in the community.
Rev. Nyakotey Quaw stress that the after some time the water saturates in the ground making the water dry up after reaching it over banks.
According to him, the water reducing to its normal bank is normal reaction which does not need any spiritual purification.
He explains to Adom news the scientific methods behind the water rescinding of the water banks.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
MANKESSIM TRADITIONAL COUNCIL DENIES INVOLVEMENT OF 4 DEATHS
The Mankessim traditional council has denied their involvement in the recent killings in the community as speculated.
The Queen mother of the Mankessim traditional council, Nana Ama Amisa says the palace has no hands in the 4 people who were killed in the week on different occasions.
She noted that they are aware of the people behind the speculation and that they will do their best to arrest the culprit behind the death of the 4 people.
Nana Ama Amisa who is also the head of queen mothers in the central region made these statements when she led the youth on a float in the municipality to educate them on personal safety measures to prevent further attacks.
Nana Ama Amisa suspects foreigners who have invaded the area as people behind the recent killings of the 4 people.
She called on the government to arrange special security for the community in the wake of insecurities in the area.
The Queen mother of the Mankessim traditional council, Nana Ama Amisa says the palace has no hands in the 4 people who were killed in the week on different occasions.
She noted that they are aware of the people behind the speculation and that they will do their best to arrest the culprit behind the death of the 4 people.
Nana Ama Amisa who is also the head of queen mothers in the central region made these statements when she led the youth on a float in the municipality to educate them on personal safety measures to prevent further attacks.
Nana Ama Amisa suspects foreigners who have invaded the area as people behind the recent killings of the 4 people.
She called on the government to arrange special security for the community in the wake of insecurities in the area.
20 WAYS OF SAYING 'NO'
So how do you say "no" without insulting the other person, feeling consumed with guilt, or hurting your own credibility? We need to find a way to say "no" without dragging up all of those HIDDEN FEARS -- they'll think I'm lazy or selfish, that I have no career drive, that I'm not ambitious, that I have no concern for other people. And it's time to give up all of those roles you're so proud of -- supermom, martyr, hero -- but are keeping you from finding true peace. Below are 20 ways of saying 'NO' wothout fear or favour.
1. "I CAN'T RIGHT NOW, BUT I CAN DO IT LATER"
If you really want to help the person but don't have time now, tell them so. Offer a later time or date -- if they can't wait for you they will find someone else.
2. "I'M REALLY NOT THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON FOR THE JOB"
If you don't feel that you have adequate skills to take on a task, that's okay. It's better to admit your limitations up front than feel overwhelmed down the road.
3. "I JUST DON'T HAVE ANY ROOM IN MY CALENDAR RIGHT NOW"
Be honest if your schedule is filled -- and "filled" doesn't have to mean really FILLED! It just means you have scheduled as much as you are willing and you're stopping.
4. "I CAN'T, BUT LET ME GIVE YOU THE NAME OF SOMEONE WHO CAN"
If you aren't available to help out, offer another qualified resource. Professionals do this all the time when they refer a client to a colleague.
5. "I HAVE ANOTHER COMMITMENT"
And it doesn't matter what that commitment is. It could be a meeting or a dentist appointment or a day in the park with your kid. The point is, you aren't available.
6. "I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF SEVERAL PROJECTS AND CAN'T SPARE THE TIME"
Let people know when you have already accepted other responsibilities -- no one is going to fault you for having already filled your plate.
7. "I'VE HAD A FEW THINGS COME UP AND I NEED TO DEAL WITH THOSE FIRST"
Unexpected things happen that throw your schedule off -- it happens. So accept that you may need to make a few adjustments until your life stabilizes again.
8. "I WOULD RATHER DECLINE THAN END UP DOING A MEDIOCRE JOB"
Knowing that you aren't able to deliver a quality product -- for whatever reason -- is reason enough for turning a request down.
9. "I'M REALLY FOCUSING MORE ON MY PERSONAL AND FAMILY LIFE RIGHT NOW"
People act ashamed of wanting to spend time with their families -- like it means they don't have goals. Having a strong family is a goal in and of itself!
10. "I'M REALLY FOCUSING MORE ON MY CAREER RIGHT NOW"
The reverse is true also -- you may have to give up some civic or community duties to focus your energies on a work-related task (and that's fine, too!)
11. "I REALLY DON'T ENJOY THAT KIND OF WORK"
Who said you were supposed to enjoy your chores and assignments?! Well, if you don't enjoy them, why do them? Life isn't about drudgery and boredom.
12. "I CAN'T, BUT I'M HAPPY TO HELP OUT WITH ANOTHER TASK"
If someone asks you to do something you really despise, refuse -- but then offer to help with something you find more enjoyable or stimulating.
13. "I'VE LEARNED IN THE PAST THAT THIS REALLY ISN'T MY STRONG SUIT"
Another way of admitting your limitations. Did you know that actually makes you stronger? Knowing what you can handle and what you can't is a tremendous talent!
14. "I'M SURE YOU WILL DO A WONDERFUL JOB ON YOUR OWN"
Many times, people ask for help because they doubt their own abilities. Let the other person know that you have confidence that they will succeed.
15. "I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THAT, SO I CAN'T HELP YOU"
Volunteering to help out shouldn't mean that you have to learn an entirely new set of skills. Offer to help out with something you already know how to do.
16. "I'M NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT"
You might be uncomfortable with the people involved, the type of work, the moral implications -- this is a very respectful way to avoid a sticky situation.
17. "I HATE TO SPLIT MY ATTENTION AMONG TOO MANY PROJECTS"
Let people know that you want to do a good job for them -- but that you can't when your focus is too divided or splintered.
18. "I'M COMMITTED TO LEAVING SOME TIME FOR MYSELF IN MY SCHEDULE"
Selfish, selfish, selfish! But in a good way! Treat your personal time like any other appointment -- block it off in your calendar and guard it with your life!
19. "I'M NOT TAKING ON ANY NEW PROJECTS RIGHT NOW"
You aren't saying that you will never help out again -- just that you feel your schedule is as full as you would like right now.
20. "NO"
Sometimes it's okay just to say no! Just make sure that you say it in a way that expresses respect and courtesy -- that leaves the door open for good relations.
1. "I CAN'T RIGHT NOW, BUT I CAN DO IT LATER"
If you really want to help the person but don't have time now, tell them so. Offer a later time or date -- if they can't wait for you they will find someone else.
2. "I'M REALLY NOT THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON FOR THE JOB"
If you don't feel that you have adequate skills to take on a task, that's okay. It's better to admit your limitations up front than feel overwhelmed down the road.
3. "I JUST DON'T HAVE ANY ROOM IN MY CALENDAR RIGHT NOW"
Be honest if your schedule is filled -- and "filled" doesn't have to mean really FILLED! It just means you have scheduled as much as you are willing and you're stopping.
4. "I CAN'T, BUT LET ME GIVE YOU THE NAME OF SOMEONE WHO CAN"
If you aren't available to help out, offer another qualified resource. Professionals do this all the time when they refer a client to a colleague.
5. "I HAVE ANOTHER COMMITMENT"
And it doesn't matter what that commitment is. It could be a meeting or a dentist appointment or a day in the park with your kid. The point is, you aren't available.
6. "I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF SEVERAL PROJECTS AND CAN'T SPARE THE TIME"
Let people know when you have already accepted other responsibilities -- no one is going to fault you for having already filled your plate.
7. "I'VE HAD A FEW THINGS COME UP AND I NEED TO DEAL WITH THOSE FIRST"
Unexpected things happen that throw your schedule off -- it happens. So accept that you may need to make a few adjustments until your life stabilizes again.
8. "I WOULD RATHER DECLINE THAN END UP DOING A MEDIOCRE JOB"
Knowing that you aren't able to deliver a quality product -- for whatever reason -- is reason enough for turning a request down.
9. "I'M REALLY FOCUSING MORE ON MY PERSONAL AND FAMILY LIFE RIGHT NOW"
People act ashamed of wanting to spend time with their families -- like it means they don't have goals. Having a strong family is a goal in and of itself!
10. "I'M REALLY FOCUSING MORE ON MY CAREER RIGHT NOW"
The reverse is true also -- you may have to give up some civic or community duties to focus your energies on a work-related task (and that's fine, too!)
11. "I REALLY DON'T ENJOY THAT KIND OF WORK"
Who said you were supposed to enjoy your chores and assignments?! Well, if you don't enjoy them, why do them? Life isn't about drudgery and boredom.
12. "I CAN'T, BUT I'M HAPPY TO HELP OUT WITH ANOTHER TASK"
If someone asks you to do something you really despise, refuse -- but then offer to help with something you find more enjoyable or stimulating.
13. "I'VE LEARNED IN THE PAST THAT THIS REALLY ISN'T MY STRONG SUIT"
Another way of admitting your limitations. Did you know that actually makes you stronger? Knowing what you can handle and what you can't is a tremendous talent!
14. "I'M SURE YOU WILL DO A WONDERFUL JOB ON YOUR OWN"
Many times, people ask for help because they doubt their own abilities. Let the other person know that you have confidence that they will succeed.
15. "I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THAT, SO I CAN'T HELP YOU"
Volunteering to help out shouldn't mean that you have to learn an entirely new set of skills. Offer to help out with something you already know how to do.
16. "I'M NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT"
You might be uncomfortable with the people involved, the type of work, the moral implications -- this is a very respectful way to avoid a sticky situation.
17. "I HATE TO SPLIT MY ATTENTION AMONG TOO MANY PROJECTS"
Let people know that you want to do a good job for them -- but that you can't when your focus is too divided or splintered.
18. "I'M COMMITTED TO LEAVING SOME TIME FOR MYSELF IN MY SCHEDULE"
Selfish, selfish, selfish! But in a good way! Treat your personal time like any other appointment -- block it off in your calendar and guard it with your life!
19. "I'M NOT TAKING ON ANY NEW PROJECTS RIGHT NOW"
You aren't saying that you will never help out again -- just that you feel your schedule is as full as you would like right now.
20. "NO"
Sometimes it's okay just to say no! Just make sure that you say it in a way that expresses respect and courtesy -- that leaves the door open for good relations.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
THE PRINCIPLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF OAKDALE PASTOR T. R. KELLEY
SERIES: FORGIVENESS – A STUDY IN PHILEMON
LESSON 01: THE PARTS OF FORGIVENESS (Introduction to a study of Philemon)
READ: PROVERBS 19:11
IMPORTANT: Whether the offense is big or small, forgiveness is a process that only God can accomplish in us. Forgiveness is beyond us – it is the work of God in us.
Overlooking a transgression is to look beyond the transgression.
As we forgive, we bring glory to God, for we are never more like God than when we forgive.
I. THE PRINCIPLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
Throughout the Scriptures we are taught three basic principles of forgiveness:
A. PRINCIPLE 1: FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US
READ: MATTHEW 6:12; 18:21
To forgive completely requires one of the most difficult of all adjustments, but Jesus describes it so simply. Just as we need forgiveness, so we must forgive others.
Forgiving others bears witness to the power of God over the worst that life can deal.
B. PRINCIPLE 2: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN
READ: MATTHEW 6:14; LUKE 6:37
“We need not climb up into heaven to see whether our sins are forgiven. Let us look into our hearts and see if we can forgive others.” – Thomas Watson
IMPORTANT: All people are on common ground as sinners in need of God’s forgiveness. If we don’t forgive others, we are in fact denying and rejecting God’s forgiveness of us (see Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13).
C. PRINCIPLE 3: DON’T FORGIVE AND YOU WON’T BE FORGIVEN
READ: MATTHEW 6:15; MARK 11:25
There are petitions for the believer to ask from God, but there are also conditions for the answers to be received.
PASTORAL NOTE: If a person becomes bitter and angry over a wrong done, prayer is impossible. God wants us to deal with our “horizontal” relationships in order to have a clear “vertical” relationship (see also Matthew 5:23-24).
IMPORTANT: For a person to pray while bearing a grudge is like a tree sprouting leaves and bearing no fruit (Mark 11:13). True faith changes the heart. Real prayer dismantles pride and vengeance, filling the holes with love. Real faith seeks peace. For our churches to have prayer power, there must be harmony and forgiveness evident in the body of believers. Let go of hurts, abandon grudges, and forgive others.
As principle-centered people, we are called upon again and again to forgive. The principles of forgiveness are given priority throughout the scriptures to be placed into practice.
II. THE PARABLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
Jesus reminds us of the practice of forgiveness through parables. In two parables Jesus points us to forgive like God and not like man. Someone has said, “We are never more like God than when we can forgive others.”
A. FORGIVING LIKE GOD – THE PRODIGAL SON
READ: LUKE 15:18-20
Jesus shows us the heart of the one who is willing to forgive – eager, not reluctant – he doesn’t even wait for the sinner to get home.
Jesus shows us the heart of the Father who forgives – eagerly, totally forgive (not just tolerate), and forgive lavishly.
B. UNFORGIVING LIKE MAN – THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT
READ: MATTHEW 18:26-30
Man nurses grudges, and God eagerly forgives and restores.
Man keeps score, God totally and lavishly forgives and forgets.
III. THE PERSONAL PART OF FORGIVENESS
Taking the principles and parables we come to the personal part of forgiveness. It is not enough to have some good rules and a nice story or two – forgiveness is personal.
A. PHILEMON IN PANORAMA (BRIEF)
1. Philemon was saved through the ministry of Paul.
2. Philemon was a slave owner, a common practice in Paul’s day.
3. Onesimus was a slave of Philemon’s and he stole from Philemon, running away to Rome (verse 17).
4. Onesimus encounters Paul and is led to salvation (verse 10).
5. Onesimus is sent back to Philemon with letter in hand (verse 12).
B. PHILEMON IN PURPOSE
Forgiveness seems to be the over-arching purpose for personal application in the book of Philemon, though other purposes can be viewed.
1. Purpose of the Nature of Christian Love – Forgiveness is fleshed out by love.
2. Purpose of the Providential Care of God – Forgiveness is one of the great acts of God’s care.
3. Purpose of the Principles for Christian Relations – Forgiveness reconciles and restores relations.
C. PHILEMON IN PERSONAL
In the next three lessons, forgiveness is going to be personalized in the way of…
1. Character of Forgiveness – what is the character of one who forgives.
2. Action of Forgiveness – what action is needed to forgive.
3. Motivation of Forgiveness – what motivates a person to forgive.
As you can tell, forgiveness is going to be brought to the forefront of our lives with the hopes that we will become more like God and forgive.
SERIES: FORGIVENESS – A STUDY IN PHILEMON
LESSON 01: THE PARTS OF FORGIVENESS (Introduction to a study of Philemon)
READ: PROVERBS 19:11
IMPORTANT: Whether the offense is big or small, forgiveness is a process that only God can accomplish in us. Forgiveness is beyond us – it is the work of God in us.
Overlooking a transgression is to look beyond the transgression.
As we forgive, we bring glory to God, for we are never more like God than when we forgive.
I. THE PRINCIPLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
Throughout the Scriptures we are taught three basic principles of forgiveness:
A. PRINCIPLE 1: FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US
READ: MATTHEW 6:12; 18:21
To forgive completely requires one of the most difficult of all adjustments, but Jesus describes it so simply. Just as we need forgiveness, so we must forgive others.
Forgiving others bears witness to the power of God over the worst that life can deal.
B. PRINCIPLE 2: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN
READ: MATTHEW 6:14; LUKE 6:37
“We need not climb up into heaven to see whether our sins are forgiven. Let us look into our hearts and see if we can forgive others.” – Thomas Watson
IMPORTANT: All people are on common ground as sinners in need of God’s forgiveness. If we don’t forgive others, we are in fact denying and rejecting God’s forgiveness of us (see Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13).
C. PRINCIPLE 3: DON’T FORGIVE AND YOU WON’T BE FORGIVEN
READ: MATTHEW 6:15; MARK 11:25
There are petitions for the believer to ask from God, but there are also conditions for the answers to be received.
PASTORAL NOTE: If a person becomes bitter and angry over a wrong done, prayer is impossible. God wants us to deal with our “horizontal” relationships in order to have a clear “vertical” relationship (see also Matthew 5:23-24).
IMPORTANT: For a person to pray while bearing a grudge is like a tree sprouting leaves and bearing no fruit (Mark 11:13). True faith changes the heart. Real prayer dismantles pride and vengeance, filling the holes with love. Real faith seeks peace. For our churches to have prayer power, there must be harmony and forgiveness evident in the body of believers. Let go of hurts, abandon grudges, and forgive others.
As principle-centered people, we are called upon again and again to forgive. The principles of forgiveness are given priority throughout the scriptures to be placed into practice.
II. THE PARABLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
Jesus reminds us of the practice of forgiveness through parables. In two parables Jesus points us to forgive like God and not like man. Someone has said, “We are never more like God than when we can forgive others.”
A. FORGIVING LIKE GOD – THE PRODIGAL SON
READ: LUKE 15:18-20
Jesus shows us the heart of the one who is willing to forgive – eager, not reluctant – he doesn’t even wait for the sinner to get home.
Jesus shows us the heart of the Father who forgives – eagerly, totally forgive (not just tolerate), and forgive lavishly.
B. UNFORGIVING LIKE MAN – THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT
READ: MATTHEW 18:26-30
Man nurses grudges, and God eagerly forgives and restores.
Man keeps score, God totally and lavishly forgives and forgets.
III. THE PERSONAL PART OF FORGIVENESS
Taking the principles and parables we come to the personal part of forgiveness. It is not enough to have some good rules and a nice story or two – forgiveness is personal.
A. PHILEMON IN PANORAMA (BRIEF)
1. Philemon was saved through the ministry of Paul.
2. Philemon was a slave owner, a common practice in Paul’s day.
3. Onesimus was a slave of Philemon’s and he stole from Philemon, running away to Rome (verse 17).
4. Onesimus encounters Paul and is led to salvation (verse 10).
5. Onesimus is sent back to Philemon with letter in hand (verse 12).
B. PHILEMON IN PURPOSE
Forgiveness seems to be the over-arching purpose for personal application in the book of Philemon, though other purposes can be viewed.
1. Purpose of the Nature of Christian Love – Forgiveness is fleshed out by love.
2. Purpose of the Providential Care of God – Forgiveness is one of the great acts of God’s care.
3. Purpose of the Principles for Christian Relations – Forgiveness reconciles and restores relations.
C. PHILEMON IN PERSONAL
In the next three lessons, forgiveness is going to be personalized in the way of…
1. Character of Forgiveness – what is the character of one who forgives.
2. Action of Forgiveness – what action is needed to forgive.
3. Motivation of Forgiveness – what motivates a person to forgive.
As you can tell, forgiveness is going to be brought to the forefront of our lives with the hopes that we will become more like God and forgive.
BIRIM CHIEF LINQUIST BELIEVES WATER PURIFICATION WILL HALT FURTHER FLOOD DAMAGES
THE Chief Linguist of Akyem state and its environs believe that the purification of the ritual has appeased the Birim river god.
He stated that they there will be no more flooding in the area.
Yaw Antwi stress that the performance of the rituals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Linguist of the area Yaw Antwi noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Meanwhile, the Communication director at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho says government is ready to do anything possible to avert the problem.\
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today, he stated that government is ready to perform rituals to answer the gods.
Our reporter Kwesi Azor has visited the Birim River and reports that the water level is beginning to reach its normal level.
He stated that they there will be no more flooding in the area.
Yaw Antwi stress that the performance of the rituals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Linguist of the area Yaw Antwi noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Meanwhile, the Communication director at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho says government is ready to do anything possible to avert the problem.\
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today, he stated that government is ready to perform rituals to answer the gods.
Our reporter Kwesi Azor has visited the Birim River and reports that the water level is beginning to reach its normal level.
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