Accra: The St Peter Methodist Church Choir at Mile 7, Accra, has culminated its 25th anniversary celebration with a thanksgiving service that gathered members, patrons, and well-wishers in a spirit of gratitude and praise.
According to Ghana News Agency, the service was enhanced with special renditions of anthems and hymns, offered in thanksgiving for the blessings on their music ministry over the past 25 years. The week-long celebration was themed ‘Choristers as Vessels of God: Celebrating 25 Years of God’s Goodness’ (Colossians 3:16).
Events leading up to the thanksgiving service included ‘Unveiling the Hymnal: Stories and Melodies,’ held on Tuesday, where selected hymns were performed and their historical and spiritual contexts explained. A symposium followed on Wednesday on the topic ‘The Role of Choristers and Church Leadership in Church Growth,’ featuring Rev. Adomako Bempah Dweteh and Mr. Robert Paul Laryea as speakers.
Very Rev. Daniel Kodwo Sekyi, in a goodwill message captured in the anniversary brochure, commended the choir for its devotion and contribution to choral evangelism. He expressed hope for the choir’s continued growth and excellence in service to God and the church.
During the service, founding members, dedicated choristers, and patrons were honoured for their contributions to the choir’s growth. Among those honoured were founding members still active in the choir: Isaac Amo Eduful, Judith Adjoa Gaisie Forson, and Noah Hagan. Other members recognised included Salome Donkor, Jennifer Baidoo, Juliana Mills, Diana Acquah, Mr. Dadzie, and Evelyn Akuoko.
Special awards were given to Mrs. Elizabeth Boamah, Madam Regina Odoom, and Mr. and Mrs. John and Amy Dzandu for their significant contributions. Additionally, 15 other patrons were recognised for their continued support.
The service was attended by officials and members of the Association of Methodist Church Choirs Northern Accra Diocese and the New Achimota Circuit. An anniversary cake was cut, and a fundraising event was held in support of the church organ project to enhance the choir’s musical capabilities.
The choir’s journey began on 14 December 1997 as a youth-led musical ministry, evolving into a dedicated choir on 19 September 1999. Officially inaugurated on 24 September 2000, the choir now comprises 20 active members and 19 patrons under the leadership of Edwin Amoah-Mensah.