Southern Institute of Biblical Studies
Monthly Report – July 2024
We are grateful for the Lord’s continued blessings as we navigate through July 2024. Here are the key activities and updates for this month:
Class Activities
Quarter 3 Reopened:
The third quarter of the academic year commenced on July 14th. Students returned with renewed enthusiasm, ready to engage in their studies and spiritual growth.
Course Schedule and Instructors:
Hermeneutics 2: Taught by Emmanuel Amoo-Gyimah, this course delves deeper into the principles of biblical interpretation.
Greek: Samuel Papa Woode continues to impart his expertise in Greek, aiding students in understanding the original language of the New Testament.
Gospel of John: by Shadrack Oppong to search in the records of John during the ministry of Christ.
Book of Acts: Emmanuel Oden Larbi leads this course, providing comprehensive insights into this foundational New Testament book.
Computer Studies and Research Writing by Sammy and George
Emmanuel Gyasi Quansah and Emmanuel Amoo-Gyimah will teach a Short Course on 1 Corinthians and Life of Christ 2.
Campaign Activities
Church Planting at Akotoshi, Kotoku Road:
Our next campaign by the end of this quarter will be held at Akotoshi, Kotoku Road.
We are preparing and putting all resources together to start the work.
We are also organizing ourselves for follow-up campaigns at our village churches (Fotobi, and Paanor) and to strengthen the brotherhood
Churches planted this year 2024 and their report
Akotuakrom Congregation
Akotuakrom church is a new church, which is one of the churches planted this year 2024. This church is doing great in growth. Their enthusiasm, understanding, and love for the Lord keep increasing. Currently, their total number is fifteen (15). For this matter, we have assigned two (2) of our students, Jesus and Ahinkora, to Sunday and Wednesday meetings to help strengthen them. The Adoagyiri church has assigned Peter Abrokwa, one of our graduate students who completed in 2020, to take the role as an Evangelist.
· Oklu Nkwanta church
This is one of the newly planted churches which report on their love for the church incredibly. Our student, Frank Nyarko, is the Evangelist in this church. Frank is working hard with the church in evangelism, visiting prospects who were left over. Currently, the number of old members is 14, restored members five (5), baptisms two (2), summing up to twenty-one (21).
· Paanor Church
Paanor church near the school is also doing well. John Acquah one of the full-time students who just completed has been assigned to help the church. This church was one of the newly churches planted. Currently, their number is Four (4). We thank God for this as most of the township lives in cohabitation. We are organizing a follow-up campaign to keep educating them.
New Students:
o Our new system of admission is helping to obtain more students. Currently, our target to visit churches this quarter is ongoing. Places to visit are Suhum churches and Adeiso churches.
o Sammy and Amoo-Gyimah have taken the responsibility to embark on these visits.
School Building
The State of the Building Project:
The current state of the school project is that the screading of the floor, plastering of rooms, security door, buggler proof, for the windows, and plumbing works are done.
The next fixtures needed for us to move in are glass windows, electrical appliances and plumbing fixtures, solar or electric power, tiling, painting, and others
Radio Programme
E.O Larbi and Silas Agyei have been preaching on Top Radio 103.1 and the listening of the audience has been steadfast, increasing each week. We had ten (10) persons phone-in to congratulate and ask for further studies. We were able to visit only two in the first week. We did further visitation on three families to settle their marriage problems; There are promises from some listeners to search and visit the church in their various areas in Accra. For a lack of funds, we were unable to visit most of our Callers who requested us to visit their homes for studies. We pray for increased health and finance for our donors and sponsors, especially Steven and all who pray for this program. There has been a request for baptism and wish to help them in next week's programme. So far the program is serving as an opportunity for the advertisement of both the school and the church.
We are thankful for the unwavering support from our community, partners, and friends. Your prayers and contributions are instrumental in our mission. May the Lord continue to guide and bless our efforts.
Report by E.O. Larbi