Accra, 3 April, GNA- Pastor Andrae Crouch, an American International gospel music legend on Good Friday evening turned the Accra International Conference Centre into a spirit-renewal cathedral as people from all walks of life felt the presence of God with his song ministrations. Considered as one of the best Gospel musicians of time, Andrae ministered a refreshing rendition of some of the best evergreen gospel songs.

They include platinum songs such as "Jesus is the Answer", "The blood that Jesus shared for me", "I don't know why Jesus loves me", "through it all", "Soon and very soon" and "Mercy". At the event dubbed "He Is Alive", were many local and foreign artistes including, the prolific gospel music group Vinesong, from the United Kingdom, Ohemaa Mercy, an ace-songstress and the Harvest choir who also led an intense ambiance of worship to the admiration of all. Reverend Fitzgerald Odonkor, President of Harvest International Ministry (HIM), speaking at the 12th edition of Harvest Praise, a worship and praise concert noted that, the event sought to use music and theatre to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and raise funds to support the needy in society.

"This annual is a platform for reaching out with transforming message of gospel and projecting the selfless sacrifices of Jesus Christ as ultimate victory for the believer and the only real hop for mankind". He reminded Christians that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ symbolises God's power and dominion, the peaceful nature of God as well as the good plans he had for mankind which needed to be taken serious. Rev. Odonkor said: "The Curtain in the temple which tore into two halves when Christ died indicated that God reign from North through, South, East and West." He noted that the death of Jesus Christ would be meaningless if people always wanted to retaliate no matter the amount of counselling and admonishing.

Rev. Odonkor explained that retaliation always brought about a cycle of bitterness as generations to come would always want to retaliate for the pains their forefathers went through. He said it was about time Ghanaians recognized that they were one people, who loved and forgave one another and entreated people to "draw back their sword as Jesus ordered Peter to do", to facilitate peace and development in the country. Rev. Odonkor presented an amount of GHC 6,500.00, for the upkeep of two adopted orphanages in Suhum in the Eastern Region and Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region through the management Citi FM, An Accra based Radio Station.

The money was the proceeds of last year's event. The event was organised by HIM with support from Sunny fm, Metropolitan Television, Citi fm, MTN, Ecobank Ghana, Westec Security Limited, Design House Projections, Excel limited, Ghana oversees Marketing limited, Meridian Pre-University among others. 3 April 10