AScension congregation
History of Ascension Congregation
Unless the Lord builds the Church, the builders labor in vain. (Psalm 127:1 NIV).
Big things have small beginnings”; so is The Ascension Congregation. Ascension Presbyterian Church of Ghana, started as a prayer group in Openshaw 113 Harley Street, on the 24th of August 2013. initially, it was difficult to have a place of worship, but the impossible Father made it possible,
The birth of the Presbyterian Church in Manchester was a dream come true. It had been the vision of a group of Presbyterian-nurtured brethren to write their names in history and truly they did.
The focus of discussions on that day was on time, order of service, finance, and how to advertise the church. The pioneers concluded that members should contact every known Presbyterian in Manchester. It was also agreed that posters should be sent to shops owned by Ghanaians in Manchester and to immediately establish contact with Rev. Ben Larsey, who was then in charge of all Presbyterian congregations in Britain and Ireland. His encouragement and advice helped the group in many diverse ways.
To the glory of God, the numbers increased, and the house could no longer accommodate the group. They then moved to Chichester Road, Hulme M15 5EU.
On the 9th of March 2014, the church moved to a new place of worship and on the 13th of April 2014, they invited the Faith congregation in Leeds to fellowship with them.
An IMC was formed which was made up of the following leaders:
Catechist Daniel Dompreh(Care taker)
Martha Antwi
Abigail Agyeiwaa/ Mrs. Joyce Bekoh
Eugene Asare
William Saakodie
Lydia Boatemaa
Maame Hilda Abrefie
Ernest Asare
Mildred Eshun
The IMC steered the affairs of the church for a while until an election was held and leaders were inducted into office on the 17th of April,2016. The leaders elected are as follows.
Caretaker- Catechist Daniel Dompreh
Senior Presbyter – Martha Antwi
Session Clerk – Eugene Asare
Financial Director – Janet Pindy
Presbyters:
1. Maame Hilda Abrefie(Late)
2. Joseph Boateng
3. George Adu”
4. Lydia Boatemaa
The current leadership of the church is made up of
Daniel Dompreh – Catechist
Michael Ansah – Senior Presbyter
Michael Kissiedu – Session Clerk
Evelyn Boitey – Financial Secretary
Eugene Asare- Presbyter
Ellen Asante – Presbyter
A forenoon church service is held every Sunday from 12 pm-2 pm. Prayer meetings on Zoom every Saturday at 8 pm.
The church currently worships at Central building, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ.
Ascension Congregation used to be part of the South London District until 1st September 2016 when it was moved to North London District. It has now been assigned to the Midlands district