The church must promote Ghanaian values and customs – Methodist Reverend

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The church must promote Ghanaian values and customs - Methodist Reverend1

Churches and Christians have received a call to champion the promotion of Ghanaian cultural values and customs, emphasizing their role in fostering justice, responsibility, and upright living. Reverend Dr. Kwaku Boamah, Minister of the Resurrection Methodist Church in Adenta, emphasized the importance of understanding and embracing Ghana's cultural heritage as integral to strengthening one's relationship with God.

Addressing congregants during 's 30th-anniversary celebrations and this year's Independence Day commemorations, themed “Rock Your Region,” Rev. Dr. Boamah emphasized the need for churches to incorporate Ghanaian culture, including foods, songs, languages, and dances, into their activities. He underscored the positive attributes embedded in Ghanaian customs, promoting peace, discipline, tolerance, justice, unity, and national cohesion.

During the cultural festivities, various church societies showcased Ghana's rich cultural diversity through traditional attire, dances, and narrations highlighting the customs of different regions. Rev. Dr. Boamah stressed that such activities were vital in preserving Ghana's identity and passing on cultural knowledge to future generations.

Expressing concern over the declining usage of local languages among younger generations, Rev. Dr. Boamah urged parents to prioritize teaching their children their mother tongues at home. He lamented the trend of choosing fast foods over traditional meals and urged a reconnection with Ghanaian culinary heritage.

Reflecting on the impact of language on cognitive development, Very Rev. Ama Afo Blay, a former Director General of the and Minister at the Resurrection Methodist Church, emphasized the importance of teaching children in their first language. She advocated for the enforcement of policies promoting the use of indigenous languages in education to enhance comprehension and analytical skills from an early age.

The call to embrace Ghanaian cultural values and customs resonated deeply with congregants, awakening a renewed commitment to preserving and promoting Ghana's rich heritage. As churches and communities unite in celebrating their cultural identity, they stand poised to contribute to the preservation and transmission of Ghanaian traditions for generations to come.

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