BEM RURAL

BEM RURAL Benevolent Evangelical Missions (BEM) in conjunction with GHANA RURAL PASTORS ASSOCIATION is a group of Ministers of God who preach in villages.

CITIZEN AND PILGRIM'God...has prepared a city for them.' Hebrews 11:16 NIVThere's a story of a tourist's visit to the ho...
25/08/2025

CITIZEN AND PILGRIM

'God...has prepared a city for them.' Hebrews 11:16 NIV

There's a story of a tourist's visit to the home of a nineteenth-century Polish rabbi. The tourist was surprised to find it so sparsely and inexpensively furnished. When the tourist asked the rabbi, 'Where's all your furniture?' he replied, 'Where's yours?' The man asked, 'What do you mean? I'm a visitor. I'm just passing through.' 'Me too!' replied the rabbi.

Passing through aptly applies to each of us; we're creatures of time and children of eternity. In reality, Christians are citizens of Heaven heading home via earth. 'Our citizenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ' (Philippians 3:20 NIV). Heaven is more than a destination or a doctrine. For the redeemed child of God, it should be a mindset; a way of thinking and living. Paul writes: 'Since...you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For...your life is now hidden with Christ in God' (Colossians 3:1-3 NIV).

Heaven is your North Star. Let its beauty capture your imagination, its values determine your behaviour, its endlessness redeem your brief life span, its joys alleviate your sorrows and its almighty King own your lifelong worship! To you living briefly on earth, Heaven should be a life-transforming truth. You're not here to stay. You're a pilgrim on a journey, with a glorious destiny to spend eternity in your Father's house (see John 14:2). You're heading to your forever home!

Have a Blissful Week.

JOIN US TOMORROW SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICE @ FREEWILL POWER PRAISE MIKISTRIES. Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am.Venue: Calvary Lane 3Qt...
19/07/2025

JOIN US TOMORROW SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICE @ FREEWILL POWER PRAISE MIKISTRIES.

Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am.
Venue: Calvary Lane 3
Qtrs. Top EB-0023-6769

03/12/2024

AS MY BIRTHDAY COMING ON NEXT WEEK MONDAY DECEMBER 9. This what the Lord has laid on my heart. I am appealing to friends, Ministers, and everyone to support me raise an amount of $100 USD to buy 2 half pieces of cloth to donate to two widows in my community as well as getting groceries for their kids as Christmas gift. One has three kids and the other has 5 kids. You may also give me the cloth and whatever sweets for the kids.
May God bless you as you find them favor to support.

Charles Kwabena Kurankye
Calvary Lane 3 Qtrs Top.
EB-0023-6769
Akim Oda, Ghana
+233246291789.

TAKE TIME TO REST.'He lets me rest in green pastures... leads me to calm water.' Psalm 23:2 NCVWhen you find yourself sa...
27/09/2024

TAKE TIME TO REST.

'He lets me rest in green pastures... leads me to calm water.' Psalm 23:2 NCV

When you find yourself saying, 'I don't know how much longer I can keep this up,' you may need to change some of your priorities and adjust your lifestyle. The psalmist said, 'I am...wonderfully made' (Psalm 139:14 NKJV). God designed our bodies to give us warnings when we're pushing too hard, like an ache here or a pain there. But we ignore these warnings until we become too sick to ignore them any longer. And because we live in the most medicated generation in history, we take prescriptions, pills and potions, hoping that's the answer. But it's a short-term cure. We can't ignore God's direction to take time to rest and not pay a price for it.

Nobody had a greater purpose or a more important mission than Jesus and his disciples. Yet he instructed them to take time out for rest and relaxation (see Mark 6:31). Pastor, is this an area of discipleship you need to practise and teach your people? The church should not keep people so busy that it negatively affects their health and hurts their family relationships.

If you're living an unsustainable life today, stop putting off making the changes you need to make. Don't wait until something happens, like a health problem or a family problem. Make changes now to live the kind of life God wants you to live. When you live God's way, you will discover a new level of peace in your life. 'He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside the still waters' (Psalm 23:2 NKJV).

Have a Blessed Time.

12/12/2023

SECRET TO LASTING HAPPINESS

'Happy is the man who delights in doing his commands.' Psalm 112:1 TLB

Lasting happiness isn't found in money or career success. Does that mean these things are wrong? No. When you put God first, he will actually give you these things (see Matthew 6:33)! But you must never let anything God gives you rob him of first place in your life.

The psalmist said: 'Happy is the man who delights in doing [God's] commands. His children shall be honoured everywhere, for good men's sons have a special heritage. He himself shall be wealthy, and his good deeds will never be forgotten. When darkness overtakes him, light will come bursting in. He is kind and merciful - and all goes well for the generous man who conducts his business fairly. Such a man will not be overthrown by evil circumstances. God's constant care of him will make a deep impression on all who see it. He does not fear bad news, nor live in dread of what may happen. For he is settled in his mind that Jehovah will take care of him. That is why he is not afraid, but can calmly face his foes. He gives generously to those in need. His deeds will never be forgotten. He shall have influence and honour' (Psalm 112:1-9 TLB).

Somebody said that the best things in life aren't things. Happiness isn't determined by what you own; it lies in relationships, and the first relationship you need is with God because every blessing in life flows from him. In a world of urgency and confusion, God will give you values and priorities to live by. 'Happy is the man who delights in doing his commands' (Psalm 112:1 TLB).

Have a Blessed and Fruitful Week.

All Pastors wives, lady Pastors and Ministers are invited to join this Power Packed Conference.
03/05/2023

All Pastors wives, lady Pastors and Ministers are invited to join this Power Packed Conference.

03/05/2023

DINHEIRO É QUESTÃO NO CASAMENTO

'Aquele que é ganancioso por ganho perturba sua própria casa.' Provérbios 15:27 NKJV

Hoje, uma das maiores fontes de conflito no casamento é o dinheiro. Freqüentemente, marido e mulher têm ideias opostas sobre como isso deve ser usado. Pare e considere as palavras 'gratificação atrasada'. Quando um cônjuge está disposto a adiar a compra de algo até que sua casa financeira esteja em ordem, mas o outro não, as linhas de batalha começam a se formar. Outra discordância que pode surgir é decidir quando e para quê o crédito deve ser obtido. Este é um território traiçoeiro. Nada irrita mais uma pessoa disciplinada e econômica do que viver com alguém que desperdiça sua renda e seus ganhos futuros em coisas que não são realmente necessárias.

Outro campo minado potencial no casamento é decidir quando e quanto dar a nossos filhos. Como os amamos muito, queremos que a vida seja mais fácil e melhor para eles crescerem do que foi para nós. Mas é preciso uma mão firme para segurar um copo cheio. A Bíblia ensina claramente as virtudes do trabalho árduo, vivendo frugalmente, economizando, construindo e produzindo com o suor do nosso rosto. E se nossos filhos não aprenderem essas virtudes da maneira certa - enquanto estiverem morando em nossa casa - há uma boa chance de aprendê-las da maneira mais difícil - enquanto constroem sua própria casa.

Portanto, aqui está um bom conselho: evite dívidas o máximo possível e seja extremamente cauteloso com cartões de crédito. Seu uso indevido pode enfraquecer a estabilidade e o futuro de sua família. De fato, os cartões de crédito devem ser rotulados como 'Perigo! Manuseie com cuidado!' Jesus colocou desta forma: 'Cuidado! Proteja-se contra todo tipo de ganância. A vida não é medida por quanto você possui' (Lucas 12:15 NLT).

Permaneça abençoado e fique seguro.

MONEY MATTERS IN MARRIAGE 'He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house.' Proverbs 15:27 NKJVToday one of the bigges...
03/05/2023

MONEY MATTERS IN MARRIAGE

'He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house.' Proverbs 15:27 NKJV

Today one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage is money. Often, a husband and wife have opposite ideas about how it ought to be used. Stop and consider the words 'delayed gratification'. When one spouse is willing to delay purchasing something until their financial house is in order, but the other one isn't, the battle lines begin to form. Another disagreement that can arise is deciding when, and for what, credit should be obtained. This is treacherous territory. Nothing irritates a disciplined, thrifty person more than living with someone who wastes their income and their future earnings on things that aren't truly needed.

Another potential minefield in marriage is deciding when and how much to give to our children. Because we love them so much, we want life to be easier and better for them growing up than it was for us. But it takes a steady hand to hold a full cup. The Bible clearly teaches the virtues of hard work, living frugally, saving, building and producing by the sweat of our brows. And if our children don't learn these virtues the right way - while they're living in our home - there is a good chance they will learn them the hard way - while building their own home.

So here is some good advice: stay out of debt as much as possible and be extremely cautious with credit cards. Their misuse can weaken your family's stability and future. Indeed, credit cards should be labelled, 'Danger! Handle with care!' Jesus put it this way: 'Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own' (Luke 12:15 NLT).

Remain Blessed and Stay Safe.

CUIDADO COM A AUTOPIEDADE 'Ninguém deve buscar o seu bem, mas o bem dos outros.' 1 Coríntios 10:24 NVI A autopiedade po...
24/04/2023

CUIDADO COM A AUTOPIEDADE

'Ninguém deve buscar o seu bem, mas o bem dos outros.' 1 Coríntios 10:24 NVI

A autopiedade pode ser mortal. Ele diz à esposa e mãe que trabalha duro: 'Você não é apreciada'. Ele diz ao funcionário do escritório: 'Veja como você é valioso, mas nunca é reconhecido ou recompensado.' Ele diz aos desempregados: 'Sem chance!' Para os divorciados, 'Sem lugar!' Para os enlutados, 'Sem esperança!' E para os que lutam, 'De jeito nenhum!' Veja o profeta Elias. Vinte e quatro horas após sua maior vitória, ele se afunda na autopiedade. 'Já estou farto... Tirem minha vida... servi com zelo... Mas o povo de Israel quebrou a aliança com vocês, derrubou seus altares e matou... seus profetas. Eu sou o único que resta, e agora eles estão tentando me matar também (1 Reis 19:4, 10 NLT). Aí está - autopiedade em estado bruto!

Geralmente, há duas razões por trás da autopiedade. A primeira é a manipulação emocional. Usamos a autopiedade como uma arma para culpar os outros e conseguir o que queremos. Isso é imaturidade e você tem que lidar com isso, seja em você ou em outra pessoa. Por outro lado, a autopiedade também pode resultar de pura exaustão.

Registrado no Antigo Testamento, Deus mostrou a Elias quatro coisas necessárias para que ele voltasse aos trilhos: (1) Mais descanso. (2) Para comer corretamente. (3) Voltar a colocar os olhos em Deus e parar de tentar fazer tudo em suas forças. (4) Remediar o isolamento com um amigo; então, Deus lhe deu Eliseu. Na próxima vez que vemos Elijah, ele está de volta ao topo. Hoje, pense em como essas quatro verdades se aplicam à sua vida.

Tenha uma semana abençoada e produtiva.

BEWARE OF SELF-PITY 'No one should seek their good, but the good of others.' 1 Corinthians 10:24 NIVSelf-pity can be dea...
24/04/2023

BEWARE OF SELF-PITY

'No one should seek their good, but the good of others.' 1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV

Self-pity can be deadly. It tells the wife and mother who works hard, 'You're not appreciated.' It says to the office worker, 'Look how valuable you are, yet you're never recognized or rewarded.' It says to the unemployed, 'No chance!' To the divorced, 'No place!' To the bereaved, 'No hope!' And to the struggling, 'No way!' Look at the prophet Elijah. Twenty-four hours after his greatest victory, he is wallowing in self-pity. 'I have had enough...Take my life...I have zealously served...But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed...your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too (1 Kings 19:4, 10 NLT). There it is - self-pity in the raw!

There are generally two reasons behind self-pity. The first is emotional manipulation. We use self-pity as a weapon to guilt-trip others and get our way. That's immaturity and you have to deal with it, whether it's in yourself or somebody else. On the other hand, self-pity can also stem from sheer exhaustion.

Recorded in the Old Testament, God showed Elijah four things needed to get himself back on track: (1) More rest. (2) To eat properly. (3) To put his eyes back on God and stop trying to do everything in his strength. (4) To remedy isolation with a friend; so, God gave him Elisha. The next time we see Elijah, he is back on top. Today, think about how these four truths apply to your life.

Have a Blessed and Fruitful Week.

Address

Calvary Lane 3 Qtrs Top. EB-0023-6769, P. O. Box OD 468 Akim Oda
Akim Oda

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00

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233246291789

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