Significant event unfolded at the Church of Pentecost in Johannesburg, South Africa, where a deacon faced a harrowing kidnapping by armed robbers during a routine service, the said deacon has now been freed
The incident transpired on October 29, 2023, as captured in a distressing online video that showcased members of the Ghanaian CoP branch in Johannesburg being robbed at gunpoint before the deacon’s abduction.
The distressing footage depicted a solemn moment of worship disrupted by armed assailants, instructing the congregation to lie on the floor while they ransacked the chapel, seizing possessions amid the cries of frightened infants.
This alarming incident prompted swift action from the church, which declared a three-day period of prayer and fasting, seeking divine intervention for the safe release of the captive deacon.
News of the deacon’s liberation emerged on the night of Tuesday, October 31, 2023, marking a culmination of the church’s fervent prayers. Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho, Mauritius, and Seychelles, Charles Owiredu, officially disclosed this positive development through a tweet on November 1, 2023.
Ghana’s High Commission to South Africa Tweets
The Church of Pentecost Deacon/Elder was freed last night. He is with his family now.
— Charles Owiredu (@CharlesOwiredu3) November 1, 2023
Amid the intense situation, the High Commission of Ghana in South Africa assured the public of ongoing efforts to secure the deacon’s safe release and reunite him with his family.
This ordeal serves as a testament to the power of collective faith and prayers during challenging times, ultimately resulting in the deacon’s triumphant freedom. As the community comes together to celebrate this miraculous turn of events, the spirit of unity prevails.
