The Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Ghana has donated two giant-LED screens to the University of the Education, Winneba (UEW) to enhance the institution’s worship service, reinforcing the ministry’s relationship with the university.
Additionally, the ministry presented 600 copies of the Daily Manna, the church’s widely circulated daily devotional authored by William Folorunso Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the DCLM.
The devotional books were presented to the university’s management for onward distribution to staff members as a resource for personal reflection, spiritual growth, and character development.
According to Pastor Yaw Osei Owusu, the Coordinator for the Western-Central Zone of the DCLM, Ghana the presentation was in
fulfilment of a pledge Dr Edward K Tumsiah, the National Overseer (NO) of the Ministry made to the university.
He explained that the NO made the pledge after he delivered a sermon during the maiden Interdenominational thanksgiving service organised by the chaplaincy board of the university two weeks ago.
Speaking at a presentation ceremony held at the Jophus Anamoah-Mensah Conference Centre of the university, Pastor Yaw Osei Owusu reaffirmed the DCLM dedication to supporting institutions that contributed to national development through education, moral formation, and character building.
“The donation is a practical demonstration of the church’s desire to partner with educational institutions in nurturing future generations of responsible leaders”, he explained.
Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the UEW who received the items, expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the DCLM, describing the gesture as exceptional and unprecedented.
He bemoaned that many of the challenges confronting students in tertiary institutions today stem from ethical and moral deficiencies, making the role of faith-based organisations indispensable in shaping responsible citizens.
“A greater part of the ills associated with the student community generally has to do with ethics, and that is where the church comes in”, Prof Mitchual observed.
He noted that the donation would serve not only the Christian community on campus but the entire university population, saying that the facility is used for a wide range of academic, social, and institutional programmes.
“I would like to thank you for this great gesture. In fact, ever since I became Vice-Chancellor, this is the first of its kind, and I am so much happy with it”, Prof Mitchual stated.
The Pro VC used the occasion to reflect on prevailing public perceptions about religious organisations and commended the church for demonstrating practical Christianity through tangible support for society.
“People now perceive churches as places where monies are collected, and after collection we do not know how the money is used. But I think this gesture will go a long way to change, to some extent, that kind of perception”, he remarked.
Prof Mitchual added that the donation reflected the very essence of Christ’s earthly ministry, noting that: “What you are doing this
morning exemplifies the real thing that Christ did when He came onto the earth”.
Pastor Thomas Oppong, the Cape Coast Regional Overseer of the DCLM who dedicated the items, prayed that God would use them for positive impact and transformation.
Beyond serving as technological tools, Pastor Oppong said he was highly optimistic that screens would become channels through which lives would be influenced positively, values would be strengthened, and character would be moulded for generations to come.
The donation marks another milestone in the growing collaboration between faith-based organisations and educational institutions,
underscoring the important role that religious bodies continue to play in supporting education, moral development, and nation-building.
For the University, two giant LED screens are expected to significantly enhance communication and visibility during major events
as the Ministry sees it as a practical expression of its commitment to serving communities beyond the walls of the church and contributing meaningfully to the development of society.
The event ended with both the university officials and church leaders expressing optimism that the partnership would continue to deepen, creating opportunities for further collaboration in the shared pursuit of academic excellence, ethical leadership, and national transformation
It was also attended by leadership of the university, members of the Chaplaincy Board, senior pastors of the church, staff, and students.
By Dennis Peprah
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