Accra (Greater Accra) 31 March '99

Pastor Philip Owusu-Ansah of the Shaibu branch of the True Christian Life Church, has criticised big companies for sponsoring Beauty contests while they shy away from helping the work of God. Ghana would achieve its vision 2020 objectives if "we seek the kingdom of God first." Pastor Owusu-Ansah was preaching at a fund-raising service organised by the branch towards the rehabilitation of the Chapel. He called on Ghanaians to help propagate the gospel by supporting appeals for funds, stressing that fasting and prayers build one's spirit while the concern shown for the needs of the poor is rewarding. "I wonder why big companies sponsor certain social functions such as beauty contests and football games with huge sums of money but shy away from helping the work of God." He called on such companies to donate part of their wealth to support evangelism.