A twelve-member delegation from the Council of Ghanaian Pastors and Churches (COGPAC-USA), has paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., to welcome Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Emmanuel Victor Smith.
This is to offer spiritual support and explore areas of collaboration in information dissemination and community engagement among Ghanaians in the United States.
Mr. Smith said, serving the nation in a foreign land comes with numerous challenges and knowing that men and women of God remember the Embassy staff in prayer was a great source of encouragement and strength.
“Our churches continue to play an important role in shaping values and building community among Ghanaians abroad. I urge you to keep reminding our brothers and sisters that faith must go hand in hand with hard work. Let us encourage them to lift themselves up to strive, to learn, and to build better lives for themselves and their families through discipline, and a commitment to self-improvement” he noted.
“I humbly appeal that our churches guard against practices that take advantage of the vulnerable or the uninformed. The Gospel must always uplift, not exploit. True faith empowers people, it inspires them to act, to work, and to serve others” he said.
The Ambassador reaffirmed his belief in the power of faith and collective effort to advance Ghana’s progress. He thanked the delegation for their prayers and goodwill, describing their visit as a blessing to the mission and a reminder of unity among Ghanaians in the diaspora.
The delegation, led by Bishop Dr. Evans Glover, held a joint prayer session for the Embassy staff, the government, the people of Ghana, and for the success of Ghanaians living in the United States.
Mrs. Ethel Cudjoe Amissah, Washington, USA
