A twelve-member delegation from the Council of Ghanaian Pastors and Churches (COGPAC-USA) has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ambassador Emmanuel Victor Smith, at the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C.
The visit, led by Bishop Dr. Evans Glover, President of COGPAC-USA, and Pastor Kweku Ofori, Esquire, Chairman of the Consultative Elders Board, was to formally welcome the Ambassador, offer spiritual support, and explore potential areas of collaboration in information dissemination and community engagement among Ghanaians in the United States.
During the meeting, the clergy offered prayers for the Ambassador, staff of the Embassy, and Ghanaians living across the United States, seeking divine guidance, strength, and unity for all.
Ambassador Smith expressed deep appreciation for what he described as a thoughtful and uplifting visit. He noted that serving the nation abroad comes with challenges, and knowing that men and women of God remember the Embassy in prayer was a great source of encouragement.
“Your presence here, and especially your prayers for us, means a lot. Serving our country in a foreign land comes with its challenges, so knowing that men and women of God remember us in prayer truly strengthens and encourages us,” he said.
He commended the Church’s continued role in promoting moral values and fostering community cohesion among Ghanaians abroad. He urged the clergy to continually remind their congregations that faith must go hand in hand with hard work, discipline, and a commitment to nation-building.
Ambassador Smith reaffirmed his belief in the power of faith and collective effort to advance Ghana’s development. He thanked the delegation for their prayers and goodwill, describing their visit as both a blessing to the mission and a reminder of unity among Ghanaians in the diaspora
The visit concluded with a joint prayer session for the Embassy staff, the government and people of Ghana, and the success of Ghanaians living in the United States.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
