Methodist Church hails Mfantsipim@150; calls for "fresh consecration" to excellence
The Methodist Church Ghana described the 150-year journey of Mfantsipim School as a testament to divine grace. The goodwill message was delivered on behalf of the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church during the Grand Launch of Mfantsipim @ 150 held on Saturday, April 11th 2026 in Accra. The Church noted that the milestone is not merely a matter of institutional pride but a visible indication of faith.
The event, attended by high-ranking officials including Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, marked the official countdown to the sesquicentennial anniversary of Ghana's first secondary school. The Church, which founded the school in 1876 in Cape Coast, challenged the "Mfantsipim fraternity" to look beyond the celebrations of the past and focus on the responsibilities of the future. The Presiding Bishop stated, "My prayer is that this 150th anniversary will not merely be a commemoration of past glory but a fresh consecration to greater excellence and service for generations yet unborn." The Methodist Church assured the fraternity of its "continued prayers and partnership" as the institution enters its next century and a half of service.
The Grand Launch on April 11 serves as the official opening of the 150th-anniversary calendar, leading up to the main celebration in 2026. Established by the Methodist Church in 1876 as the "Wesleyan High School", Mfantsipim was the first secondary school to be founded in the Gold Coast.
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The Methodist Church Ghana has lauded Mfantsipim School's 150-year legacy during the launch of its sesquicentennial anniversary - an event graced by Ghana's Vice President. The Church has called on the Mfantsipim fraternity to reflect beyond past celebrations and consider future responsibilities - but what could those be?
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