My name is Sister Zwennes, and I hail from Ghana, currently serving in the Cape Verde Praia Mission. Looking back to 2017, after completing high school, I moved to Accra-Ghana to live with my sister and brother-in-law. During that time, my brother-in-law introduced the topic of missionary work to me. However, I felt hesitant and...
Stake News
Coming Closer to Jesus Christ: 2023 Stake Youth Conference at the Old MTC
The year 2023 witnessed an extraordinary gathering of the youth in our stake, as they came together under the theme “Coming Closer to Jesus Christ.” The event, held at the Old Missionary Training Center (MTC), was presided over by the Stake Presidency, accompanied by the Stake Young Men and Young Women Presidency. This day-long youth...
Family Home Evening with Skep Foundation
We had a truly remarkable and enlightening evening at the Gathering Center as we welcomed distinguished guests from the Skep Foundation. Cate Carabine, the Director of Operations at Skep, Chidi Onyebuchukwu, the Director of Digital at Skep, and their colleagues graced us with their presence and shared invaluable insights into the mission and vision of...
Entrepreneurial Devotional Series with sis Tamara Dadson
Last week, the Gathering Center for Young Entrepreneurs was buzzing with energy and enthusiasm as they hosted an entrepreneurial devotional session that left attendees feeling motivated and empowered. The guest speaker for the day was none other than the renowned Sis Tamara Dadson, an Africa West area family services specialist and a clinical health psychologist,...
Tema Stake Sisters’ Conference
The Relief Society Organization, a sisterhood within The Church of Jesus Christ, held its annual Sisters Conference on July 22nd.
Former MP and Minister Benita Okity-Duah Shares Insights on Entrepreneurship and Faith
On May 26, a captivating entrepreneurial devotional event took place, featuring Benita Okity-Duah, a renowned figure in politics and the fashion industry. The event, attended by a large audience, provided a platform for Okity-Duah, now the CEO of Ladybird House of Fashion, to share her journey and offer valuable insights to aspiring entrepreneurs. In her...
Tema Stake Youth Banquet
Among the three pillars of the Africa West Area goals for the year is Strengthening the Rising Generation. The rising generation will be stronger as they research and learn about past generations and their own family stories through family history. On Saturday, May 13, 2023 the Tema Ghana Stake youth leadership organized a special activity...
Tema Blood Drive, Stake May Day Blood Donation
Members of the church came together to participate in an exercise of love and compassion by donating blood to the Tema General Hospital and the Blood Bank of Ghana
Tema Stake Choir Visit to the Tema General Hospital
The Tema Ghana Stake Choir, also known as the Tema Tabernacle Choir, in collaboration with the Bountiful Tabernacle Choir recently visited the Tema General Hospital to minister to patients through the power of music. During the event themed 'Ministering to the Sick', the choir's beautiful songs of healing had a soothing effect on the patients, with those who were awake sitting up in their beds to listen attentively and those who were asleep experiencing peaceful rest.
A Visit from Matt Richards, a Pathway Area Manager
Brother Matt Richards, the BYU Pathway Africa West & Middle East Area Manager, recently paid a visit to the Stakes Gathering Place to answer various questions about the Pathway program. The visit was informative and engaging, and participants left with valuable insights on topics