Classes resume in Accra

Monthly report- October 2024

Southern institute of Biblical studies

Overview

October was a productive month for the southern institute of Biblical studies, marked by two significant short courses and a campaign to attract new students. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing our academic offerings and expanding our student body.

School resumed on 7th October, 2024 which is the last term for most of the students marking the end of their two years of biblical academic pursuit by the end of December. We are happy to report that there has been much improvement in their personal and academic lives as compared to previous. 

The school reopened on Monday 7th October. The quarter started with a staff meeting to discuss the way forward. 

Classroom activities

Staff meeting: following the vacation and most students to complete their courses coming December, our staff convened to deploy campaign messages to attract more student for the next academic term. 

This quarter lectures started with Bible geography with Bro. Shadrack Oppong from 7th -12th October as a short course. Bro. George Osafo continued the second week with another short course on Research and writing from 14th -18th October. 

The normal class sessions proceeded and following courses were taught; second Corinthians, the New Testament Greek, Homiletics 2, Old Testament 3, Information Technology. 

New students: we are happy to announce that two new students have been admitted this quarter due to the tireless efforts and the initiatives deployed by the staff.

Radio program: As it has been our custom to reach large audience with the gospel, the radio session also continued this month on the topic the church of the Bible. 

We remain grateful to our partners, alumni, and friends’ prayers, encouragement, and financial contributions.

May the Lord bless our endeavors as we strive to fulfill our mission

By E.O. Larbi

Accra East students go house to house

ACCRA EAST EXTENSION - Third Quarter Report - 2024

Courses Covered

The third quarter began on July 5, 2024, and concluded on September 28, 2024. During this period, the school successfully completed three courses, including the newly added Greek Language I and II:

• Greek Language I

• The Book of Hebrews

• Greek Language II

So far, we have completed the majority of the courses. A few remaining courses include: “How We Got the Bible”, “Old Testament 3”, "Homiletics II", “Hermeneutics II”, “World Religions”, “Counseling”, “Bible Geography”, and “Marriage and Family Life”, among others. We plan to tackle these in the fourth quarter and into next year.

Report on Students

Despite a few instances of decreased attendance, students' performance was highly commendable throughout this quarter. They consistently showed remarkable dedication by attending classes on time and regularly. A few students faced challenges due to their location and work schedules, which affected their punctuality and regular attendance. However, overall attendance was encouraged with an average of eight (8) students participating each class. Additionally, students actively engaged in class tests and discussions, contributing to a lively learning environment.

The students initially responded positively to the Greek language course, with attendance reaching 10-11 in the first class. However, in the following weeks, attendance dropped to 5, 7 as some students expressed unease due to the material's difficulty. The Greek lecturer, Samuel Papa-Woode, along with myself and some students, encouraged them to recognize that understanding Greek is a requirement for completing their program and is also essential for their biblical scholarly study. As a result, we observed improvement in subsequent classes. Overall, the majority of students showed determination and commitment to studying Greek, even staying beyond the normal closing time.

House-to-House Evangelism

House-to-house evangelism continued in the communities of Gomoa Asebu, Awutu Breku Twiime, and later in the quarter at Bohye-North Atomic. This outreach led to the establishment of a new congregation at Bohye-North Atomic as part of the Accra East church planting program. Students were assigned to the Gomoa Asebu and Awutu Breku congregations on a rotating basis, visiting every Sunday and engaging in evangelism after worship services. Additionally, students were encouraged to participate in evangelism within their own communities and congregations.

During this period, we witnessed five baptisms: two at the Nmai Djorn Accra East congregation and three at the Boi Church of Christ. One student, John Achie-Quopy, has been instrumental in winning souls for the Boi Church of Christ, where he recorded three baptisms this quarter alone.

Church Planting Program 2024

This year's church planting program was planned for Achanisa-Abobiri in the Eastern Region, a small cocoa farming village. Initially scheduled for April 26-28, 2024, the campaign and inauguration were postponed due to the passing of a community elder and subsequent seasonal rains. The new dates were set for July 27-28, 2024. However, as the time approached, the brother for whom we chose the location and who was to oversee the church planting fell ill and was hospitalized. Upon his return home, he was still not strong enough to take up the task, so he requested that we postpone the planting of the church to December 2024.

In light of this, we turned our attention to Bro. John Achie-Quophy, one of our students, who proposed a new location for the church planting: Bohye North Atomic. He highlighted a densely populated community that lacks a Church of Christ. Bro. John conducted feasibility studies, secured a meeting place, and organized a few members residing in the area.

Since the school had already organized the necessary resources and supplies for the church planting initiative, we quickly arranged to move forward without delay. On Friday, September 13, we gathered for prayer in preparation for the evangelism effort and the church's inauguration. On Saturday, September 14, we conducted house-to-house evangelism, invited people to the church, and distributed tracts.

On Sunday, September 15, we inaugurated the church. Although attendance was modest since many students returned to their various congregations, it was a joyful and encouraging experience. We sang hymns and praised God. I led the Bible class on the topic "The Fruit of Fellowship," based on Acts 2:42-47. Bro. Acquah, the students' class captain, delivered the sermon on "Bearing Fruit as Christians."

The inaugural service saw an attendance of fifteen (15) people: four women, six men, and five children. During this service, we received a total offering of two hundred and sixty Ghana cedis (GH¢260.00), which will help support the ongoing activities of the new church. These records indicate a promising start for the Bohye North Atomic congregation.

Looking ahead, we plan to go to Achanisa-Abobiri in the Eastern Region for next year's church planting program, if God permits.

The Held Lectureship

The school, in collaboration with Nmai Djorn Church of Christ, organized a lectureship on Sunday, September 22, 2024. As the minister of the church and the local director of the school, I had the opportunity to meet with the leadership of Nmai Djorn and the students to discuss the details of the event. The final date for the lectureship was moved to September 22.

The lectures were delivered by Emmanuel Yaw Amo Gyimah, one of the Bear Valley lecturers. We also invited Kojo Acquah, the coordinator, and E.O. Larbi, the director; of Bear Valley however, due to their schedules and travel commitments, they were unable to attend. As a result, the instructor, Amo Gyimah, handled the program alone.

Originally, the event was scheduled for the first Sunday in September but was moved to September 22. The initial topics included:

1. How to Safeguard Biblical Truth in a Changing World

2. Principles of Hermeneutics and Interpretation (Foundational rules and guidelines for interpreting and understanding biblical texts)

3. The Role of Scripture in Today's Culture

During our meeting to discuss the program, some students expressed concerns that the work of preachers is often undermined today, leading to a perceived loss of dignity and diminished appeal in the ministry. In response to this feedback, we decided to shift the focus to the role of the preacher. This suggestion was well-received and prompted us to change the date as well. The new topics chosen were:

1. The Importance and Honoring of Preachers

2. The Biblical Justification for Financial Support of Preachers

Attendance was robust, and the lecturer delivered the topics exceptionally well. The members expressed their desire for such programs to be organized annually.

Accra students have successful campaign

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies (BVBI) – Accra, Ghana

Monthly Report - September 2024

We praise God for His wonderful works in the month of September 2024. We acknowledge His presence and direction in all our endeavours. Here are some of the major activities that we engaged in during the month.

Class Activities

Two short courses are currently being taught:

• 1 Corinthians by Gyasi-Quansah

• Life of Christ 2 by Amoo-Gyimah

Student participation has been good, with active engagement in both courses.

Campaign at Ankwa Doboro

We embarked on a campaign at Ankwa Doboro with a team of 18 members, including students and staff. The one-week campaign, from September 16 to 22, was fruitful and well-received by the community.

• Baptism: One individual was baptized, demonstrating a clear commitment to her faith.

• Reactivation of Old Members: Special talks, and personal visits helped re-engage existing members, revitalizing their spirituality. All members about thirty (30), were happy showed renewed strength in worshipping God.

• Follow-up and Reconnection: Successful follow-up with inactive members encouraged them to worship with their brethren in the Lord.

• New Contacts: We established relationships with almost the entire community, promising to continue studying with the church.

Radio Programme

The listenership of the programme has increased, every week we have new listeners in addition to old the listeners. This is seen by the callers, who calls to ask questions and help by requesting us to visit in their homes to study with us.

Conclusion

We thank God for a fruitful month and for His continued blessings. We appreciate the support and encouragement from all our supporters, partners, friends, and well-wishers who have been praying for us and supporting us in various ways. May God bless you all.

Report by E.O. Larbi

Various Achievements in Accra, Ghana

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies (Bear Valley Bible Institute)

We are thankful for the Lord’s continued blessings and guidance throughout the month of August 2024. Here are the key activities and achievements for this month:

Class Activities

1.      Active Participation:

• All instructors are diligently conducting their courses, with full participation from all students. The dedication and enthusiasm of both faculty and students are commendable.

2.      Exams and Research:

• The regular courses have been completed, and students are now engaged in exams and research work. This period is crucial for assessing their understanding and progress.

Baptisms at Akotuakrom and Ankwa Doboro

• We rejoice in the conversion and baptism of three (3) souls at Akotuakrom. This milestone is a testament to the power of the gospel and the dedication of our evangelistic efforts.

• Two (2) souls were converted by one of our students who is now an evangelist at Ankwa Doboro church.

Preachers and Leaders Seminar at Takoradi

·         Including our campaign, we attended a Preachers and Leaders seminar at Takoradi organized by West Coast School of Preaching (Bear Valley Bible Institute).

Campaign at Ankwa Doboro

• Our next campaign is focused on Ankwa Doboro, with the aim of strengthening the local church. We are committed to nurturing and supporting the congregation there.

Radio Programme

• Our top radio programme continues to be effective, reaching a wide audience and spreading the message of Christ. The positive feedback from listeners encourages us to keep this ministry thriving.

Bachelor’s Degree Programme

• The Bachelor’s degree programme is ongoing, providing advanced theological education to our students.

Master’s Programme

• From August 12th to 23rd, we successfully conducted the Master’s programme with 13 students in attendance. Jery Bate led the sessions, imparting valuable knowledge and insights to the participants.

We are grateful for the support and prayers from our community, partners, and friends. Your contributions are vital to our mission. May the Lord continue to bless our efforts as we strive to serve Him faithfully.

In His Service,

E. O. Larbi

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies (Bear Valley Bible Institute)

Church Plantings and School Updates in Accra, Ghana

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

1. 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.

1. 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

Successful Second Quarter and Evangelism Efforts in Accra-East, Ghana

Bear Valley Bible Institute - Accra East

Second Quarter Report - 2024 

Courses covered

The second quarter commenced on April 2nd, 2024, the first Friday of April, and concluded on June 29th, 2024, the last Saturday of June. During this quarter, the school successfully completed three courses:

• The books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians

• 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus

• Denominational doctrines

Report on the Students

The students' performance was highly commendable throughout this 2nd quarter. They demonstrated exceptional commitment by attending classes punctually and regularly. Moreover, they actively participated in class tests and discussions. The average attendance for this quarter was nine (9) students.

In April, all students participated in the Bear Valley Bible Institute graduation ceremony held at Serpeman Church of Christ auditorium on April 20th. The program was lively, and the speakers' presentations were inspiring. It was encouraging to see so much joy on the faces of the students.

House to House Evangelism

House-to-house evangelism continues in three communities: Gomoa Asebu, Santor, and Awutu Breku Twiime. These communities have congregations needing urgent attention, particularly Gomoa Asebu and Santor, where ministers are currently absent. I oversee these congregations along with Nmai Djorn, the mother church. Students are assigned to these congregations on a rotating basis, visiting every Sunday. They take the opportunity to engage in house-to-house evangelism after worship. During this period, we witnessed three baptisms: one in Gomoa Asebu, another in Awutu Breku Twiime, and one at Boi Church of Christ. At Boi Church, our student John Achie Quophy serves as a part-time preacher in the congregation 

Report on Awutu Breku Twiime Church

The students continue their visits to Awutu Breku Twiime Church of Christ this quarter. Established on September 24, 2023, through the Bear Valley Church Planting Program by Accra East, the church experienced one baptism during this period, maintaining an average attendance of 25 members. Accra East students continue to rotate their visits to the church every Sunday. On Sunday, June 30th, 2024, all students went to Awutu Breku and Asebu to assist with worship and evangelism.

Church Planting Program 2024

This year's church planting program is set for Achansa-Abobiri in the Eastern Region, a small cocoa farming village. Initially planned for April 26th-28th, 2024, the campaign and inauguration were postponed due to the passing of one of the community elders and subsequent seasonal rains. The new dates are now scheduled for July 27th-28th, 2024. We remain hopeful and pray for the successful establishment of the Church of Christ in this community.

Pending Lectureship

The school, in collaboration with Nmai Djorn Church of Christ, has scheduled a lectureship for the 1st Sunday in September this year. The event is planned for a Sunday to maximize participation. After discussions with the students over the past month and a half, the final date is confirmed for September 1st. For this year's lectureship, we intend to invite speakers from Bear Valley Bible Institute whom we trust to effectively address the chosen topic

The chosen topics for the lectureship are:

1. How to Safeguard Biblical Truth in a Changing World

2. Principles of Hermeneutics and Interpretation: (Foundational rules and guidelines for interpreting and understanding biblical texts)

3. The Role of Scripture in Today's Culture

Thank you,

Peter Arhinful-Quansah

Accra students conduct follow up campaign

Monthly Report - May 2024

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies

As we conclude the month of May 2024, we reflect on the activities that have shaped our institution and propelled us forward. Here are the highlights of our endeavors:

Class Activities

1. Staff Meeting: Following the successful graduation and matriculation ceremonies, our staff convened to assess the outcomes and plan for the future. We celebrated the achievements of our students and discussed ways to enhance their learning experience. The camaraderie among our faculty members continues to foster a positive environment.

2. New Greek Instructor: We welcome Samuel Papa Woode as our new Greek instructor. His expertise will undoubtedly enrich our students' understanding of biblical languages. We look forward to his contributions in equipping our learners for effective ministry.

3. Campaign for New Students: Our commitment to growth extends beyond the classroom. We have initiated a campaign to attract new students to our institution. Through targeted outreach and personal invitations, we aim to expand our student body and impact more lives.

4. Upcoming Campaigns:

 Follow-up at Paanor: Building on our recent gospel campaign, we will diligently follow up with those who expressed interest. Personal connections and nurturing relationships are essential in guiding souls toward Christ.

 Church Planting at Kasoa: Our next endeavor involves planting a church in Kasoa. We recognize the importance of establishing vibrant congregations that serve as beacons of hope in their communities.

Fundraising and Community Support

Our recent graduation and matriculation ceremonies were joyous occasions and opportunities to raise funds. The generosity of our community members and supporters has been heartwarming. These funds will contribute to scholarships, infrastructure development, and outreach programs.

We remain grateful for our partners, alumni, and friends' prayers, encouragement, and financial contributions. May the Lord bless our endeavors as we strive to fulfill our mission.

 By E.O. Larbi

Graduation in Accra, Ghana

 Bear Valley Bible Institute, Accra  

End of April 2024 Operating Report

We give thanks to the Lord for His guidance and blessings throughout April 2024. It has been a month filled with growth, learning, and spiritual outreach. Below are the highlights of our activities for the month.

Academic Activities

April marked the beginning of a new quarter for our diploma class. Esteemed Bro Amoo Gyima led the students through enriching courses such as “The Life of Christ” and “Christian Evidences,” while “Scheme of Redemption” by Kojo, “Homiletics 1” by Shadrach Oppong, “Old Testament II and Godhead” by E. O. Larbi, and other subjects were also part of the curriculum. The dedication of both students and faculty has been commendable, ensuring a robust and spiritually enriching academic environment.

Gospel Campaign

Our commitment to spreading the Word took the form of a church planting campaign that spanned two weeks, with activities conducted day and night. Although we did not witness any baptisms this month, we were blessed with the presence of three visiting prospects and the initiation of three new members. We remain hopeful that the seeds planted will bear fruit in God’s perfect timing.

Leadership Seminar

The ongoing weekly leadership seminar at Akotoakrom, spearheaded by Bro E.O Larbi and Bro Sasu Ntim, has proven effective and transformative. The seminar has been instrumental in equipping our leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to shepherd the flock and spread the gospel more effectively.

Working and Education on BV Library

Sammy has been moving around helping to resolve the network connection of the library, fixing errors, and educating its use to instructors and students. This month, he visited Koforidua and Accra East to help fix connection challenges. There was a peculiar error i.e. javascript error after connecting the laptop or phone. He is searching for how to resolve this to keep other students in touch and enjoy its use.

There were common questions students normally asked, “Can it be accessed everywhere I go,” and he answered, “It is a local area network.” Only when you are within the radius of the Wi-Fi yet, the school is working on upgrading it to be used worldwide.

Instructors and students love using it because it contains many books you can access.

Graduation and Matriculation Ceremonies

April 20th, 2024, was a historic day for our institution as we celebrated the 6th Graduation and 7th Matriculation ceremony for our Diploma class, alongside the 1st Graduation ceremony for our Degree class, which saw 12 students proudly receiving their degrees. The 2nd Matriculation ceremony was also held on this day. The events were not only successful but also memorable, marked by joyous celebrations and a spirit of camaraderie. As is our tradition, the ceremonies included a fundraising event, which received generous support from the churches. The funds raised will be instrumental in furthering our mission and supporting our students.

We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our partners, alumni, and friends of the college. Your prayers and contributions have been the cornerstone of our success. May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly.

Radio Programme

A new contract has been signed with Top Radio (TOP MEDIA GROUP). We still appeal to you to help by paying the full contract price for us to enable us to reach as many listeners as possible. We were able to reach as many as about Fifteen (15) to Twenty (twenty) people a week. We visited two homes a week to teach and instruct.

We thank our Lord God for these activities. We pray that He gives us strength all the time to work more.

Report by E.O. Larbi, Director

New instructor in Accra, Ghana

End of February 2024 Operating Report, BVBI Accra

Introduction

God has been good and merciful to us. We will always praise him for his love and the numerous favour he has always bestowed on the ministry. Our heart is filled with full of joy. Praise him forever and ever. Amen.

Classes

Our instructors are doing well with their lessons, endeavouring to teach with all cheerfulness and in good health. Our students are also participating in their studies and research works.

New Instructor

We are happy to introduce our newly appointed instructor brother Shadrach Oppong. He is married with 2 children. He has recently completed his master's with Bear Valley Bible Institute, also working as an Evangelist. We have observed from him that he is sound in the doctrine and has a passion for teaching. He is with a media group, chariot TV which educates the church and public in the way of the Lord. He has endorsed the doctrinal position of the school and taken up the teaching responsibility with the school.

Number of Instructors

Currently, we have ten (10) instructors of which two (2) are mentoring to take over from the aged. The instructors include: E. O. Larbi, Kojo Acquah Beenyi, Emmanuel Amoo-Gyimah, Samuel Sasu Ntim, George Osafo Anim, Emmanuel Gyasi-Quansah, Shadrach Oppong, Wisdom Yirenchi, Ebenezer Amoasi, and John Acquah.

Report of Survey for church planting

Sammy and some of the evangelized team went out to survey the area for the campaign. Below is the report:

Paanor (school site)

1.      Campaign schedule for two weeks or more beginning from 1 to 14 April 2024

2.      Rent for John Acquah, chamber, and hall self-contain – 400.00 per month

3.      Chief of the town has promised us a plot of land with registration in the town by the road side at fifty thousand Ghana cedis (50,000.00)

4.      We met a couple (Michael and Dora) who were members of the church. They have built an apartment which will help us to host some of the team members.

5.      We had an old lady and a gentleman who promised us three  rooms for our stay for two weeks for the campaign

6.      On Sunday, John and Eric will be visiting the two nearby churches to announce the campaign  and their support for the programme

7.      We also cited a river and a good place for baptism in the next town (ie. River Densu)

Akotuakrom

8.      Campaign schedule for 1 week starting from 18 to 24 March 2024

9.      Unfortunately our car broke down and left it at the village to get it fixed the next morning

10.  We found five (5) members who were members of the church

11.  A couple who were members of the church has promised us rooms to receive our team and all participants

12.  We found a stream at the next two towns for baptism

13.  The members are ready to cook for the participant

14.  Meeting place: we have been promised to use the town school’s classroom for our assembly until we get a piece of land.

Visit churches for new students

Brother Amoo-Gyimah and Sammy visited all the Suhum township churches and some of the brethren at Teacher Mante, Kyekyere, and Asuboi to campaign for faithful men who has the desire to do the Lord’s work.

Flyers and announcement have been sent to all students in the weekend schools for students who may wish to switch to full-time class. In all we had two (2) students and two (2) brethren from the local church to start with the class. In total, we have ten (10) students for the full-time class.

We thank God for his guidance throughout the month’s activities. We hope to do more in the next month.

Reported by Bro. E. O. Larbi

Church Planting in Accra, Ghana

                                    End of January 2024 Operating Report, BVBI Accra

Introduction

It is with much joy for a new year. Glory be to God our Lord and Saviour for ushering us into a new academic year 2024/2025. The administration, teaching, non-teaching staff, and the student body, all thank God for His merciful love, protecting, and providing for our needs throughout the past years. Furthermore, we thank our brothers, Steven, and Keith, the administration of Bear Valley and supporting brethren in the US, individuals, and local churches in Ghana for their prayers, support, and the advertisement of the school. God bless everyone.

SCHOOL’S SCHEDULES FOR FISRT QUARTER

This quarter’s courses and instructors include: Old Testament 1 (Pentateuch) - E. O. Larbi, Hermeneutics – Emmanuel Amoo-Gyimah, Cost of Discipleship – Kojo Acquah Beenyi, How We God the Bible – Shadrach Oppong Sika, Computing & Elementary Greek – Samuel Sasu Ntim, Research and Writing – George Osafo Anim.

Short courses with Instructors: Personal Evangelism – Emmanuel Gyasi-Quansah, Scheme of Redemption – Kojo Acquah Beenyi.

Campaign and Other Schedules

These include the students and evangelism team of Southern Ghana for all evangelistic activities. Targeted areas for church planting: Paanor, Akotuakrom, Medie-Kotoku Road.

Follow ups: Pakro road, Ankwa Doboro, Fotobi, and Akwamu

Tracts sharing campaign: Nsawam and Amasaman Marketplaces

Trip: Blackman Animal Husbandry, and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Teaching Practice and Mentoring: Doboro, Kasoa SCC, Teshie Main  

NUMBER OF STUDENTS FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

As reported in our previous reports, almost every time admission is open to every member who may wish to school upon our regular advertisements. Currently, we have admitted Seven (7) students. Recruitment campaign is ongoing through visiting the local churches and seminars.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Classes have begun with their instructors as mentioned above. All the students are participating well.

 EVANGELISM

Tract Sharing Campaign at Nsawam Market

Mondays and Thursdays are market days for this town. As part of our evangelism activities, the school and the campaign team have decided to share tracts during these days.

As we prepared for this evangelism, we prayed to God for His guidance in the crowd for a successful event.

We took three boxes of the tract with the title Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth and other mini booklets. The marketplace was big enough that we could not cover a quarter until the tracts were finished. The activity was so interesting that some of the market women devoted their time for us to share the gospel with them. Some were astonished that our message was new to them. Most questions were asked on tithing “Is it Biblical to pay tithe” and “What is the truth church of the Bible and the direction if they want to visit them.”

Having accomplished the mission, we have decided to speak to the administration on our next tract-sharing campaign, we shall mount speakers and horns and preach while others walk through sharing the tracts and dialogue with individuals.

Furthermore, we found an old woman who introduced herself as one of the members of the church but was unable to find the location of the church. We tried to locate her house and introduced her to Brother Moses Edison who was a past student and an evangelist at Ayigbe Town church to fellowship with them. A sad moment was when some of the members confessed their withdrawal from the church. We had time to dialogue with them to have a change of mind to restore.

SURVEY ACTIVITIES FOR CHURCH PLANTING

Some of the campaign team members and Sammy went out to survey areas to plant churches. We went to Paanor which is to our New School Building Project. We spoke with the chief of the town about the upcoming campaign and gave us the right hand to start the work. He introduced to us a piece of land at a cost of C50,000.00 near the road when we were ready to plant the church.

We also went to Akotuakrom in the Eastern Region where we found four (4) members of the church who complained about the cost of proximity.  They were happy to hear about our mission in the town. However, we have decided to plant the church in this town in March 2024. We also introduce the school to the man who has been a member for two (2) years to think about coming to study the word to handle the church in his town.

STUDENT’S PROFILE

Brother Silas Adjei has recently completed his courses and waiting on graduation. Silas is 27 years old, he is single, and a preacher at the Medie Ketewa congregation. Silas is a hardworking young man who loves missionary work. He is part of the campaign team of the school. This man always attends the Top Radio campaign with E.O. Larbi on Tuesdays. He reads the Twi Bile during the radio programme. He also helps the office of the school.

Conclusion

We thank God for His protection throughout the Month. Keep praying with us.

Report by E. O. Larbi.

Special seminar in Accra

Bear Valley - Accra

Operating Report for November 2023

We thank God for a successful month of November 2023. We are grateful for His grace and guidance in all our activities.

Class Activities

The following classes were conducted in November:

- Bro Gyasi-Quansah taught the last short course on world religion and denomination doctrines. The students learned about the history and doctrines of various religious groups and denominations and how to respond to them biblically and logically.

- Bro Kojo Acquah Beenyi met the second batch of Bachelor’s students on congregational development. Six students were present and they discussed the challenges and opportunities of developing and growing a congregation in the contemporary world.

- Bro Samuel Sasu Ntim taught Elementary Greek where he delt with areas such as Greek alphabets, vowels, diphthongs, breathing marks, and syllabification. The students appreciated the introduction to the original language of the New Testament and its relevance for biblical interpretation and exegesis.

- Bro E. O. Larbi also taught the Book of Revelation and Christian Ethics. The students explored the apocalyptic genre and symbolism of the book of Revelation and its application to the church today. They also studied the ethical principles and issues that Christians face in their daily lives and how to make moral decisions based on the word of God.

Exams and Research

The students took their exams at the end of the quarter and submitted their research papers on various topics. The lecturers graded the exams and papers and gave feedback to the students. The results showed that the students performed well and demonstrated their understanding and skills in their respective courses.

Visitation to our Students' Churches

Bro Samuel Sasu Ntim visited two churches for the last quarter at Pakro Road and Fotobi. He observed the worship services and the activities of the churches. He also interacted with the members and the leaders of the churches. He reported that the churches faced some challenges such as leadership issues by some old brethren at Pakro Road and the numerical growth of the the church. Also, the Fotobi congregation is challenged with a noisy environment due to five instrumental churches circling the brethren. This has made four baptized members difficult to worship. He also offered some suggestions and solutions to resolve these challenges. He encouraged the churches to remain faithful and steadfast in the Lord. A relocation is ongoing for Fotobi church for comfortable services.

Talk with Past Students

We had a great and successful talk with our past and present students. We had a good turnout of our alumni who came to share their experiences and testimonies. Bro Keith spoke to us about Bear Valley policies; the importance of continuing education and lifelong learning. Bro Emmanuel Amoo-Gyima taught us about the role of the preacher in the church and society. Bro Kojo and Bro E. O. Larbi also made good contributions to the discussion. We were inspired and motivated by the words and deeds of our past students.

Working on Campaign for New Students

We are working on a campaign to recruit new students for the next academic year 2024. Currently, we have six outstanding applicants who have expressed interest in studying with the school. We are following up with them and providing them with the necessary information and guidance. We are also planning to conduct some campaign activities in the following places: Tamale, Pakro Road, Fotobi, and Akotoshi. We hope to reach out to more potential students and persuade them to enroll in the college.

Radio Campaign

The college has been conducting a radio campaign to promote the college and the gospel. The director, Bro E. O. Larbi has been delivering interesting and edifying lessons on the radio. He has made a great impact in advertising the college and solving counseling problems. He has also brought many people to know Christ through radio messages. We thank God for this opportunity and we pray that more souls will be saved through this medium. However, the college still needs more funds to sponsor the radio campaign. We appeal to all our brethren and well-wishers to support us in this endeavor.

We will need (GHC 48,000.00) Forty-Eight Thousand Ghana Cedis to continue this programme when the contract ends next year April 2024 apart from transportation. We still need your kind donations both in cash and in prayer.

School Bus

We are finding it very difficult in our campaigns and visitation because of the non-availability of school bus. The bus facilitates our movement in preaching and teaching, and wish a new bus is acquired. Hope to help find funds to purchase a new one next year.

Conclusion

We thank God for a fruitful month and the safe return of Bro Stephen Ashcraft. We also thank all our partners and friends for their prayers and support. We pray that God will continue to bless and prosper the work of the college and the church. Amen.

Accra school continues their studies

Accra Regular School

October Report 2023

We thank God for a successful month of October. We are grateful for His grace and mercy that have sustained us throughout the month

Class Activities

The school has reopened for the last term in the academic year. Lessons are going on smoothly and effectively. The students and staff are eager and enthusiastic to learn and teach. The courses being taught include Revelation, Logic and the Bible, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Christian Ethics, Denominational Doctrine, 1,2,3 John and Jude, and Greek. The students are also engaged in various assignments, quizzes, and presentations.

Top Radio Programme

The Top Radio programme is ongoing and reaching out to many listeners. The director, Bro E. O. Larbi, continues to deliver interesting and inspiring lessons on the radio. He also addresses various counseling issues and answers questions from the callers. The programme has received positive feedback and appreciation from the listeners. The programme is sponsored by the generous donations from various individuals. We appreciate their support and pray for God’s blessings upon them.

Pakro Road Church Follow-up campaign

This campaign took a whole week to evangelize house-to-house within the community of the community. All the students participated except one older brother who was having challenges with his eye on walking in the sun. Many souls were contacted and were receptive. Though none were baptized yet, many of them were happy to hear the truth and promised to visit the church and study further.

Having completed the week's programme, some of the prospects invited us to come and study with them. Our student named Godsway is with the congregation to follow up on the prospect and be invited for further studies.

Bachelor’s Degree Class

The bachelor’s degree class was met by Bro Kojo Acquah Beenyi for a course. The course involved practical exercises, research, and case studies. The turnout for the course was 10 students. The students were satisfied and benefited from the course. They expressed their gratitude and appreciation to Bro Kojo Acquah Beenyi for his teaching and mentoring.

Arrival of Religious Books

We are grateful to God for the safe arrival of the books transported to Ghana. A total of 210 boxes were received at Doboro school.

Campaign for New Students

Several advertisements have been sent out, visiting churches by students and staff in various localities for new students. Hopefully, we have four (4) applicants who have picked up forms and if they meet the school’s requirements will be admitted into next year’s academic calendar.

Conclusion

We thank God for a productive and successful month of October. We also thank God for His protection and provision for the school and its activities. We appreciate all our partners and supporters for their prayers and contributions. We solicit your continuous support and cooperation. May God bless you all.

Report by E.O. Larbi

Continued improvements in Accra

DOBORO – ACCRA

REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER, 2023

Class

As this month marks the end of this third quarter for our 6th batch students, we are grateful to the Lord for bringing us so far. All courses were successfully completed with all exams and quizzes. All students took part in the exams without challenges. Currently, we are on vacation and hoping to resume on October 1, 2023.

Furthermore, we were grateful to the Lord for the safe arrival of our dear brother Steven in Accra. He met with the bachelor's degree students on examination on Greek 1 and reading Greek 2.

During the vacation, Sammy had a class with the Nsawam Extension School on computer studies where the students were introduced to the Digital Library which was promised and programmed by Keith and Steven. The students were very happy with it as they had never dreamt of having such a library. According to them, this has made it easy for their research work. Their request now is that it could be accessed in their various schools and wherever they find themselves.

Moreover having met with some of the bachelor’s degree students, Sammy introduced them to the digital library on how it could help them in their research assignments.

The administration is preparing to introduce the Digital Library to our present students and the alumni during the upcoming “TALK” with Keith and the staff.

Introducing our new evangelism team and request for P. A. System for our campaigns

Some students added to the Evangelism Team:

We are fortunate to have these brethren who have dedicated themselves to team up for campaigns of which Brother Wisdom Yirenkyi is the coordinator. Currently, three students who will be completing their Diploma programme in December 2023 have been introduced to this ministry and are willing to dedicate themselves to this task. These dedicated brethren are Ebenezer, Asante, and Silas. These men stay around and are already in the field and are taking part in the radio programme of which E.O. Larbi is currently preaching. Having met, we decided to organize internal and external campaigns in areas under survey.

As part of our campaign plan, we have organized house-to-house, info center preaching, public preaching, and tract distribution programme. We are also planning to organize children or teen Bible classes in the community where the school is located.

All schedules for the programme will be communicated in due course.

Students Profile

One outstanding student by Name Fredrick Owusu is on this day presenting him on our profile. He is married to Gladys Owusu and is blessed with two (2) children. The family are members of the church of Christ located at Bediako Michel Camp – Tema, Greater Accra. His effort is helping the church grow spiritually and numerically. At present, he is ministering to two hundred and twelve (212) members.

He is one of the best students whose participation and attendance in class is marvelous. He is serious with his class, campaign activities, social services, and motivating his classmates.

He is one of the benevolent students who has dedicated himself to providing and serving the students and the staff breakfast each morning because of his cooking skills.

The school has appreciated his effort in the ministry and services to the school and we pray that the Lord grant him knowledge and good health to serve the Lord.

Report by E.O. Larbi

Accra, Ghana students conduct campaign

Accra Monthly Report, August 2023

Glory be to God for another month ending in success. We are always grateful to our God that He began with us and ended in peace. Our Lord has done greater things in us as He provides with our needs in times of crisis yet in all things He encourages us to hold firmly to Him in the doctrine and our way of life. To report to you the challenge of health challenges as our brother Gyan-Mante is challenged with mild stroke, Kojo with consistent health challenges, and Sammy. We glorify God for how far He has brought us and we are praying for healing and good strength.

CLASS ACTIVITY

Regular class

All the instructors are endeavoring to complete their courses with their exams and quizzes followed by the school’s campaign program.

Master’s Program

As with their normal class, they met for two (2) weeks with Brother Jerry Bate on the course, World Religion. Eleven students participated in the program.

CAMPAIGN

Doryumu follow-up

As we reported in our previous report for our next campaign location, Duayedeng, Paanor, and its environs, we saw the need for another place in Doryumu to embark on follow-up evangelism to strengthen the church and to restore some of the fallen brethren which commenced on 14th to 20th August 2023. Our past student, Philip Abruquah is the Evangelist for this church. Our students both rescent and past students, the Legon University campus church, Nsawam Road congregation, and the host brethren together, did work on campaigning both day and night preaching for one week. The campaign was successfully completed and the Lord added to the church with six baptisms.

We thank God for this successful occasion in strengthening us throughout the week. We pray that the new members will be strong in the Lord until He comes.

Bear Valley Top Radio Program

We are always proud to be preachers of the gospel of Christ and  supporting the program with our funds. As we always report to you, the radio program keeps yielding fruit. Almost every week after preaching, we have numerous calls and private calls for further studies. As we reported in our previous reports, we are also invited to different places to help in teaching and counseling most listeners on some of the topics that were not clearly understood by them (listeners) and other social matters bothering them. This program has further sent messages on the advertisement of the school to brethren who are showing interest in attending the school. We have three prospects who are willing to pick forms to register for the academic year.

This month we had one baptism in addition which took place at Nsawam Road church.

Mode of funding the program

We are grateful to our Lord who has endowed us with understanding in the ministry. The staff of the school is doing well to sacrifice some amount from their monthly allowance, an amount of four hundred cedis each to pay the monthly installment of three thousand cedis for the ongoing preaching work.   

We are using this medium to inform you of the wonderful work the Lord is doing in this program.

We will be also grateful to receive your contribution to this programme.

We request that you pray with us.

Big plans in Accra

End of June Report, Accra

Glory be to God for a successful ending. Through His providence, all activities went on successfully, none of the instructors experienced ailment, and everyone is doing well and kicking. Also, we are grateful for all your support throughout the quarter.

Classes & Vacation

Classes went on successfully as the following courses were taught: The Book of Romans, Christian Leadership, 1 &2 Peter, Old Testament 5, Intertestament, The Book of James, Computing, and Communication skill, with all examinations conducted. The school vacated on 11th June 2023 and resumed on 2 July 2023 respectively.

Bachelor’s programme

Currently, we have two (2) batches pursuing the programme i.e. Bachelor One (1) and Bachelor Two (2). The second batch met on the 16th and 17th of June and studied Advanced Hermeneutics One (1) by Brother Emmanuel Amoo-Gyimah. The class was very interesting enlightening everyone, on the way of interpretation.

On 22nd June, the first batch also met to study Advanced Hermeneutics Two (2) by Emmanuel Amoo-Gyimah.

Campaign Plan

In our previous report, we reported about the campaign held at Twerebo and Botokora. The next plan is to revisit the towns once again to check on the impact of the gospel preached. We shall also focus on the other two towns closer to the school site thus Duaeden and Paanor. It is our greatest hope that our visit to these towns will yield fruit for the Lord.

We are also planning to have information centers built in these towns to facilitate our preaching programme.

Bear Valley Top Radio Programme

We are much impressed to have you updated on the wonderful works of God. Our listeners keep calling even when on campus and in our homes. Others also come in to request the audio to listen once again. We also added books such as Voice of the Truth with our stamp and contact, to be shared freely with anyone who is interested to read out the truth. Through these calls, some prospects have received counseling regarding the load of frustrations and challenges on their neck. Through this counseling, a man who planned suicide due to massive challenges has repented. This depicts that many love and appreciate the truth. We always pray that our radio programme will convert more souls in various places to the glory of God.

We plead with you to keep remembering us in your prayers.

Talk With Our Past Students

As part of the school’s planning activities, the staff has been meeting to find a day in November 2023 to meet with all students for the purpose to strengthen them to hold firm the doctrine of Christ which they received during their schooling. As we know that our Lord is well pleased when we keep to His instructions.

At this time, Brother Keith will be passing by and will stop over to speak more of the way of Christ and the rules of Bear Valley in America before leaving for other countries. We are looking forward to his safe arrival.

We hope the Lord will bring our brother safely to Ghana and we are praying that this programme will be successful and yield good fruits.

Evangelism challenges in Accra

Monthly College Report - May 2023

We praise God for His wonderful works in the month of May 2023. We acknowledge His presence and direction in all our endeavors. Here are some of the major activities that we engaged in during the month.

Academic Activities

The second quarter of the academic year which commenced on April 9 has been going on smoothly and is expected to end on June 9. We have been busy with academic work and practical evangelism. The students and staff have demonstrated enthusiasm and excellence in their studies and work.

 Gospel Campaign

We conducted a gospel campaign in Twerebo, a town in the Eastern region near the new school project. During our visibility study, we found out that about 98% of persons cohabitating and native of Ga. These made communication very difficult. Sammy had some knowledge of the language yet he struggled much to communicate in this language. Also, due to multiple marriages and cohabitation, they found it difficult to repent in that state. Sometimes, the ladies fear giving in to baptism because they might be beaten by their men. Others also wait to hear permission from their spouse. Due to a local festival, we were not allowed to preach publicly or use loudspeakers. We opted for door-to-door evangelism and personal contacts. We did not record any baptism or restoration, but we sowed seeds of the gospel and hope to follow up later. On Sunday, we were given one of the rooms of the Anglican School building for the meeting. On our next meeting on Sunday, the Pastor of the Anglican church ceased us from using their facility for meetings. Since then George and Sammy have been visiting the village on Saturdays to evangelize.

This has been my first time encountering such challenges in evangelism and have been very sad yet, I am much grateful that as we keep on with our weekly visitation, some are coming back to their senses on what we have told them.

Moreover, we are planning that Sammy with the students will take over their information centers to further explain the need to deny the world and come to Christ after the town’s local festival. I strongly believe that God will make a way for His chosen people.

School Building Project

The construction of the wall around the school compound is completed. The wall will ensure security and safety for the school property and personnel. We thank God for the generous contributions of our supporters and partners who have made this project possible.

Radio Programme

The college has started using the opportunity to preach on the radio. The director, Bro E. O. Larbi who initiated the programme with an engaging lesson on the radio has made a great impact in promoting the college and addressing counseling issues, and also bringing people to know Christ. We have received positive feedback and inquiries from listeners who want to know more about the gospel and the church. We still need more funds to sponsor the programme and reach more souls.

We thank God for a fruitful month and for the safe return of Bro Stephen Ashcraft who visited us in May. We appreciate his support and encouragement. We also thank all our supporters, partners, friends, and well-wishers who have been praying for us and supporting us in various ways. May God bless you all.

Accra, Ghana school conducts campaign

Monthly Report - April 2023

We begin this month's report with gratitude to God for another successful month at our college. As we reflect on the past few weeks, we are filled with gratitude for His faithfulness and provision. Here are some highlights of the month:

Academic Activities:
We are pleased to announce that the second quarter of the academic year began on April 9, and academic activities are in full swing. Students and faculty have resumed classes with renewed zeal and dedication, determined to achieve academic excellence. The second quarter is expected to end in June, and we are confident that it will be a successful one.

Gospel Campaign:
The Gospel Campaign team at our college recorded two baptisms and restored one member this month. It was an inspiring moment for us all, reminding us of the impact of sharing the Gospel. We are planning to hold our next campaign in Duayeden, Trebo, and Botokora. We urge everyone to support us in prayer and contribution as we reach out to these communities with the Good News.

School Building Project:
The construction of the wall for our school building project is in progress. We are grateful for the team of skilled workers who are working tirelessly to ensure that the project is completed according to schedule. We believe that this building will provide better facilities for our students and enhance the quality of education.

Radio Programme:
We have started utilizing the opportunity to preach on the radio, and it has been a fantastic experience so far. Our Director, Bro E. O. Larbi, has started with an interesting lesson on the radio, and we believe that it will be instrumental in reaching out to more people with the Gospel message.

Digital Library:
We are delighted to announce that we have set up a digital library on campus, spearheaded by Bro Stephen Ashcraft and Bro Samuel Sasu Ntim. This is a significant step towards enhancing studies and research at our college, and we believe that it will have a positive impact on our student's academic journey.

In conclusion, we thank God for a fruitful month and for the safe return of Bro Stephen Ashcraft. We believe that with His continued guidance and provision, we will achieve more significant milestones in the coming days.
Report by E. O. Larbi

Graduation in Accra

End of March Report, Accra 2023

Let's give thanks to God for a successful month of March. We have achieved a lot as an institute and I am grateful for your efforts and commitment.

End of Quarter:
The first quarter of the academic year has ended successfully. Congratulations to all of us for the hard work put in to achieve this milestone. We can now look forward to the second quarter with renewed energy.

Academic Activities:
All courses were taught with diligence and attention to detail, and we were privileged to have Mr E. O. Larbi teach the family life short course as the last course of the quarter.

School Building Project:
I am pleased to announce that the land boundaries for our school building project have been demarcated. This is an exciting development for the Institute, and we eagerly anticipate the next stages of the project.

Radio Programme:
We have recently secured one hour of airtime on Top Radio Station (103.1fm), which is a fantastic opportunity for us to share the word of God with a wider audience and also to promote our college. However, we need more funds to sponsor the programme, and we hope to get help in any way you can to ensure the continued success of this initiative. This will promote evangelism and edification.

Graduation:
On 25th March, our school held a graduation ceremony which was a huge success. Congratulations to all the graduates and I wish them all the best in their future endeavours. We are grateful to Steven Ashcraft who was instrumental during the graduation. They vacated on the 25th of March, 2023 and will resume on the 9th of March, 2023 to start the school term. There will be a campaign on the 10th of April, 2023 and wish you pray for its successful

As we look ahead to the next quarter, let us continue to strive towards our goals as a college and work together to achieve success. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication.

Preparing for graduation in Accra

ACCRA - DOBORO

February Report, 2023

It is a new month and we ought to glorify God for ushering us into it. Below is a summary of the happenings in the month of February:

Academic Work

Normal classes are in progress as we approach the mid of the quarter. All students are trying their best in assignments, projects, and class activities.

Building

The building project is also ongoing. Demarcations to be made for wall construction. Construction thereof is expected to start thereafter.

Graduation 2023

Final preparations are being made for the 2023 graduation ceremony which is scheduled to take place on the 25th of March if God permits. We implore you to keep praying for us for the event to be successful.

Church planting

We are grateful to God for a successful campaign in the Upper West Region. Having completed twenty (24) souls were baptized and seven (7) souls were restored.

Next church planting

The next church planting is planned to happen in April. We hope that the Lord sees us through it successfully.

Acknowledgment

We give thanks to God once again for a graceful month. We also express our regards and gratitude to the management of the Bear Valley Bible Institute USA for their support both physically and spiritually. We are grateful to God for the efforts of all the members of staff and students who work tirelessly for His name. We pray that God keeps blessing them. We also thank God for local brethren who are also contributing to the development of our dear college. May God bless us all, Amen.

These are updates for the month. We request that you keep praying with us.

Student Profile

Emmanuel Gyasi-Quansah is a proactive brother and a fellow worker in the Lord. He was born on 9th September 1990. Emmanuel is married with three (3) kids. He was baptized on 9th September 2005 and has been in the preaching ministry for ten (10) years. He completed his diploma in Biblical Studies at the West Coast School of Preaching in the year 2018. He is currently enrolled in Bear Valley’s degree programme. Emmanuel is very active on social media, utilizing mainly YouTube and Facebook for his ministry since 2019 with 2,400 followers on Facebook and 66o subscribers on YouTube with the channel name (Rescue the Perishing – COC)

Accra, Ghana school welcomes new students

January Report, 2023

Much glory to God for ushering us into a new year to do His work. Find below a summary of the happenings in the month of January:

Re-opening

The school reopened as scheduled on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Four (4) new students were admitted in addition to the Seven (7) old ones and prepared for lessons on Monday, January 16.

Staff Meeting

The staff meeting was held on Wednesday, 25th January 2023 to discuss the plan for the new academic year. Four prospective students were also interviewed during the meeting and granted admission. The staff also met with the students to discuss the expectations and activities for the year. A plan for the fifth (5th) coming graduation on March 25th was discussed.

Degree Class

The degree students took their Research and Writing 2 course on the 20th – 21st of January with the Research and Writing course instructor, Bro George Osafo. Students have been given a mini–project to be worked on within a month, as they wait to take their next course in early March.

Campaign Plan for the year

The school planned to have its maiden campaign of the year in Susu-Lawra, Upper West Region from 30th January to 5th February. This plan is in execution as students and instructors have already set off for the program. It is in a plan that subsequent campaigns will be held in Fotobi, Kasoa, and Mandela respectively.

Building Project

Hopefully, the upper flooring is completed. Kojo, EO Larbi, and, Sammy, visited the place to confirm the first phase of work and to see the next work to be done.

Acknowledgment

We thank God once again for a peaceful month and a promising new year. We also express our regards and gratitude to the management of the Bear Valley Bible Institute USA for their support both physically and spiritually. We are grateful to God for the efforts of all the members of the staff and pray that God keeps blessing them. We also thank God for local brethren who also contribute to the development of our dear college. May God bless us all, Amen.

These are updates for the month. We request that you keep praying with us.

Reported by: E.O. Larbi