The Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the church to continuously intercede and pray for the peace of the country as the election approaches.

He said the church, like all other religious sects, had a crucial role to play in maintaining the peace of the country before, during and after the elections and they must lead the charge.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia appealed in a speech read on his behalf by the Chief of Staff at the office of the Vice President, Fred Oware, at the climax of the 40th-anniversary celebration of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Nantomah Memorial Congregation, Kanda on Sunday.

The celebration was on the theme: “Celebrating 40 years of God’s faithfulness”.

Dr. Bawumia said this year’s election was not only critical but also positions the country at a crossroads which could make or break the cohesion that had existed for years and every Ghanaian must take interest in not just the election but also the aftermath.

Touching on the anniversary, he said 40 years of existence as a church and like any other institution was very significant and worth celebrating.

He said the church must not rest on its oars but strive to achieve greater heights going into the future and also continue to impact society.

The Vice President made a cash donation of GH¢40,000 to the church in recognition of the church’s 40 years of existence and her contribution to the Kanda community.

Delivering the sermon in commemoration of the anniversary, the District Minister of the Presbyterian Church, Kyebi, Reverend Kwadwo Atiemo Ayeh, said 40 years must mark the beginning of a new transformation for the church and its congregation.

He said not only was chalking 40 years a very significant milestone of the church but also signified the beginning of new and greater things to come.

Rev. Ayeh said even though the church at its inception suffered serious setbacks both from within and without, the tenacity of the founding fathers and the grace of God prevailed.

He said the successes chalked by the church which had led to the planting of other churches in Accra could not be discounted, however, those achievements were all by the grace of God and the sheer commitment of the founding members.

The Reverend Minister who was a former member of the Kanda Congregation said it was important that the current crop of members allowed themselves to be guided by past experiences and work to make the church even more vibrant going into the future.

He urged the church to put their faith in Christ who was the author and finisher of their faith and believe that with Christ in the vessel, all would be well.