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What was the primary purpose of updating the LAY MOVEMENT AT 60 document to create the METHODIST LAY MOVEMENT AT 70?
What was the primary purpose of updating the LAY MOVEMENT AT 60 document to create the METHODIST LAY MOVEMENT AT 70?
- To exclude reports from the Dioceses and Organizations.
- To reduce the number of Lay Movement activities and programmes.
- To change the team of Brothers who prepared the LAY MOVEMENT AT 60.
- To include activities and programmes carried out post the LAY MOVEMENT AT 60 production. (correct)
According to the document, what is one of the main considerations for the Methodist Lay Movement moving forward?
According to the document, what is one of the main considerations for the Methodist Lay Movement moving forward?
- Considering both the spiritual/religious and physical/social aspects of their ministry. (correct)
- Focusing solely on spiritual matters while ignoring social issues.
- Disregarding the historical contributions of the Founding Fathers.
- Ignoring the need to support the Church's television station.
What suggestion did the Lay Movement make regarding the timing of synod and conference arrivals for ministers and lay representatives?
What suggestion did the Lay Movement make regarding the timing of synod and conference arrivals for ministers and lay representatives?
- That they should arrive at different times to avoid congestion.
- That both Ministerial and Lay Representatives of Synod and Conference should arrive at the same time. (correct)
- That the Lay Representatives should arrive a week before the Ministers.
- That the Ministers arrive a day before the Lay Representatives.
What rationale underpinned the choice of the name 'AlphaRoyal' for the hostel and later the publications company?
What rationale underpinned the choice of the name 'AlphaRoyal' for the hostel and later the publications company?
What is identified as a key challenge affecting the Lay Movement's ability to mobilize members effectively?
What is identified as a key challenge affecting the Lay Movement's ability to mobilize members effectively?
What is a key recommendation made to address challenges related to youth involvement in the Church?
What is a key recommendation made to address challenges related to youth involvement in the Church?
What suggestion is made to enhance evangelism?
What suggestion is made to enhance evangelism?
What constitutes the very fabric and mission of the Methodist Church Ghana?
What constitutes the very fabric and mission of the Methodist Church Ghana?
Statistical returns in 2017 indicated approximately how many ministers there were in the Connexion?
Statistical returns in 2017 indicated approximately how many ministers there were in the Connexion?
What percentage of the total Church membership is constituted by organizations such as Women and Men Fellowships, Christ's Little Band, and the Singing Band?
What percentage of the total Church membership is constituted by organizations such as Women and Men Fellowships, Christ's Little Band, and the Singing Band?
What action was the Connexional Lay Movement Council supposed to take in 2004 at the Annual General Meeting of the Connexional Lay Movement in Tarkwa?
What action was the Connexional Lay Movement Council supposed to take in 2004 at the Annual General Meeting of the Connexional Lay Movement in Tarkwa?
What is the approximate ratio of lay members to ministers in the Methodist Church, according to statistical returns at the end of 2003?
What is the approximate ratio of lay members to ministers in the Methodist Church, according to statistical returns at the end of 2003?
What is one of the key reasons the Lay Movement was established?
What is one of the key reasons the Lay Movement was established?
According to chapter seven, what issue needs to be revisited based on the Church's traditional strategies of the 1930's and 1940's?
According to chapter seven, what issue needs to be revisited based on the Church's traditional strategies of the 1930's and 1940's?
What specific contribution did Mrs. Agatha Osei make towards the establishment of AlphaRoyal Publications Limited?
What specific contribution did Mrs. Agatha Osei make towards the establishment of AlphaRoyal Publications Limited?
Besides the establishment of AlphaRoyal Publications Ltd, what other achievement is highlighted as contributing immensely to the growth of the Methodist Church?
Besides the establishment of AlphaRoyal Publications Ltd, what other achievement is highlighted as contributing immensely to the growth of the Methodist Church?
What is one potential way cited in the document that the Lay Movement can help address the problem of inadequate education among its members?
What is one potential way cited in the document that the Lay Movement can help address the problem of inadequate education among its members?
In what year was AlphaRoyal Publications Limited incorporated as a Private Company Limited by Shares?
In what year was AlphaRoyal Publications Limited incorporated as a Private Company Limited by Shares?
What is the total population of the Lay according to the text?
What is the total population of the Lay according to the text?
How can the society's productivity improve?
How can the society's productivity improve?
What did the Lay Movement suggest to the Methodist Conference regarding Ministerial and Lay Representatives of Synod and conference?
What did the Lay Movement suggest to the Methodist Conference regarding Ministerial and Lay Representatives of Synod and conference?
Which of the following statements is true about AlphaRoyal Hostel?
Which of the following statements is true about AlphaRoyal Hostel?
What year did Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell arrive in Cape Coast?
What year did Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell arrive in Cape Coast?
In the mid 1990's how many people did the Methodist Church grow at an average?
In the mid 1990's how many people did the Methodist Church grow at an average?
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Tim Acquah-Hayford
Tim Acquah-Hayford
Served as chairman for updating the LAY MOVEMENT AT 60 document to LAY MOVEMENT AT 70.
Purpose of the Document
Purpose of the Document
The book considers the 70 years of existence of the Movement, whilst considering the future.
Achievements Highlighted
Achievements Highlighted
Organizational Representatives being admitted to Conference as observers, setting up the Methodist Endowment Fund and AlphaRoyal Hostel building.
Araba Ata Sam
Araba Ata Sam
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Joseph Rhodes Dunwell
Joseph Rhodes Dunwell
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The Meeting
The Meeting
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Donewell Insurance Company
Donewell Insurance Company
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The AlphaRoyal Hostel
The AlphaRoyal Hostel
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AlphaRoyal Publications Limited
AlphaRoyal Publications Limited
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Leadership Encouragement
Leadership Encouragement
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Assisting the Ministers
Assisting the Ministers
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main business of the Methodist Church Ghana
main business of the Methodist Church Ghana
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Lay Support to Clergy
Lay Support to Clergy
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Lay Support to Church
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Lay Movement Councils
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Study Notes
- This document commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Methodist Lay Movement and updates the previous 60th-anniversary document.
- The document addresses the 70 years of the Movement's existence and considers its future.
Key individuals involved in preparing the document
- Sis. Araba Ata Sam (Past Lay President of Conference)
- Brothers Tim Acquah-Hayford (then Accra Diocese Lay Chairman)
- Solomon Quaye Lartey (Past Connexional Vice Chairman)
- Kweku Acquaah (Immediate Past Vice Chairman then)
- Hon. Timothy E. Osam-Duodu (Past Vice President)
- Daniel Alex Nii-Noi Adumuah (Connexional Secretary then)
- John E. K. Pratt (Connexional Vice Chairman) served as chairman.
- Lay members organize in partnership with the clergy for various events.
- They also provide significant membership for various Methodist bodies.
- Lay persons offer a vital contribution to the Church due to their large numbers compared to ministers, with a ratio of approximately 999:1.
- Statistical data from the end of 2003 indicated a total church membership of 627,863 with 628 ministers.
Key Achievements of the Lay Movement include:
- Facilitating the establishment of the Donewell Insurance Company.
- Providing initial offices and the Endowment Fund.
- Rehabilitating the Church's Headquarters.
- Constructing various small to medium scale projects like Manses, Chapels, and Schools.
- Advocating for Church Organizations to send representatives to the Methodist Conference.
- Suggesting synchronized arrival times for Ministerial and Lay Representatives at Synod and Conference.
- Supporting the extension of the Lay President's tenure from two to three years.
- Petitioning for Past Lay Presidents to attend Conference as ex-officio members.
- Influencing the creation of Diocesan Lay Chairmen offices.
AlphaRoyal Hostel
- A three-story building on the Dansoman campus of the Methodist University College Ghana.
- The Lay Movement Council of the Methodist Church built it in 2004.
- It provides accommodation for university college students.
- It was opened on October 30th, 2004, by the Vice President of Ghana at the time, Alhaji A. Mahama.
- The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Dr. Robert Aboagye-Mensah, dedicated the hostel.
- The hostel began operating in 2005.
- It can accommodate 300 students in total.
- It is managed by a Warden along with an assitant
AlphaRoyal Publications Limited
- Bro. John E. K. Pratt envisioned establishing a printing press in October 2011.
- It was created to meet the printing needs of the Connexional Lay Movement Council, the Methodist Church Ghana, and the general public.
- Connexional Lay Movement Council bought into the idea.
- AlphaRoyal Publications Limited was established on July 2, 2012, with support from the Connexional Lay Movement Council.
- It began by providing photocopying and secretarial services.
- The company was formally launched with its Management Board on Sunday, July 6, 2014.
- The Past Presiding Bishop, Most Rev. Emmanuel K. Asante, performed the launch at the Calvary Society in Adabraka, Accra.
- Registered in 2018 as Private Company Limited by Shares.
- The Methodist Church Ghana is the 100% shareholder.
Statistical data relating to youth members of the Church
- Sunday School: 288,335
- Boys' Brigade: 14,265
- Girls' Brigade: 13,845
- Girls' Fellowship: 26,099
- Youth Fellowship: 57,895
Challenges facing the Lay movement include
- Poor attendance at meetings.
- The perception that the Movement competes with existing organizations.
- Lack of commitment and indifference to Lay Movement issues.
- Lack of interest in Lay Movement Week.
- Poor coordination leading to activity clashes.
- Non-payment of assessment.
- Lack of leadership at society and circuit levels.
Statistics from the 2017 Methodist Conference at Sekondi
- The Methodist Church had 4,775 Societies.
- Only 1,900 had Lay Movement Councils.
- 860 of those Lay Movement councils held quarterly meetings
- 1,056 societies held general meetings
- 2,136 societies celebrated Lay Movement Week.
The Way forward considerations for the Lay Movement
- Spiritual or Religious aspect
- Physical or Social aspect
- Traditional worship strategies from the 1930's-40's should be revisited
- Give official recognition to the office of the Circuit Lay Chairman
- Representatives of Organizations Full Members of the Methodist Conference/Synods
- Build a Methodist Hostel Complex
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