Highams Park
Our Groups
Generation Groups
Our generation groups minister to members at every stage of life — from our youngest members in Sunday School to our vibrant young adults.
Generation Groups
Young Adult's Fellowship (YAF)
Ages 30–40 · Every 4th Sunday
"And I told them of the hand of my God, which was good upon me, as also, the King's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said let us rise and build. So they strengthened their hands for the good work." — Nehemiah 2:18
Since our Christ Congregation Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) started in December 2012, there has been enormous progress.
YAF started with 20 members, comprising 4 male and 16 female and we can now boast of about 35 people. We have 6 executive officers that lead our activities.
The executives meet on the 2nd Sunday of every month to discuss pending issues before it gets to the general members. YAF's main aim of meetings includes general discussion, bible study, learning songs, prayers, etc.
Meeting: Every 4th Sunday of every month
Achievements: A member of YAF has been made a Presbyter of the church. We also have an usher among us now. It is our prayer that anyone who is at the age of 30 to 40 will join us.
Young People's Guild (YPG)
Ages 18–30 · Meets monthly
To uphold the centrality of the word of God as a key mission of the Church by focusing on the youth to achieve our objectives.
In 1937, a young accountant, Andrew Mcutheon Atkinson was appointed by the Church of Scotland to work as a missionary accountant in the then Gold Coast. It was through his inspiring work that the first Young People's Guild branches were organized in 1938.
The idea of the guild sprang from the Scottish milieu. As a member of the Young People's Guild in the Church of Scotland, Atkinson sought to set up a Christian youth movement in the then Presbyterian Church of Gold Coast. This idea was meant to provide a forum through which the unorganized youth of the Church could find expression in serving the Lord.
With the decision of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana held at Kumasi in 2005, the Upper age limit for the Youth of the Church has been reduced to thirty (30) years. This decision is a landmark one since it establishes a Young Adult Fellowship as a new group in the Church. It is important to point out that, matters affecting youth have always defined the direction of Christian education in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.
Meeting: Meets monthly in the church premises
Our key objectives are to promote the spiritual, moral and social well-being of young people; promote Bible study and prayer life; make disciples of all nations; serve as a platform to unearth talents; bring knowledge of the PCG and YPG to the younger ones born in Europe; and integrate the Church with other non-Ghanaian nationals to help spread the gospel.
Children Service
Sunday School · Every Sunday
The curriculum we follow is based on stories from the Bible. Every Sunday service we learn collectively before the main service. The remaining time is used for Bible lessons, Bible quotations recitals are also given as assignment.
Sunday School participated in all activities in the church throughout the year. Our play about the birth of Christ and the appellations of Jesus Christ during last year's carol service was amazing.
Welcoming our Reverend Edith Adobea Addo Yobo after her pastoral course and during her induction and thanksgiving service was another major event in the year which the Sunday School was actively involved.
Entertainment: Celebration of birthdays in class is one source of entertainment. Almost every Sunday there is a birthday celebration which stimulates children to come to Church regularly. Our Christmas outing to McDonald's made the children happier than ever.
Women's Fellowship
2nd Saturday · 4–6 PM
The year begun with 21 members, but with the Grace of God we have 3 new members who are yet to be officially accepted into the Fellowship.
The group meets every second Saturday of the month, from 4pm–6pm. Activities include prayer sessions, bible studies and learning of songs.
The group was inaugurated into the District in July, 2014. It was a joyous occasion and notable landmark for the group.
Meeting: 2nd Saturday of every month, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Future Plans: We plan to increase our meeting hours in order to complete our plan of work. It is our hope that we visit non-active members to ensure church growth. Also, we plan on arranging open forums and medical personnel health talks.
We are grateful to the Lord almighty for how far He has brought us. Let us continue to let our light shine before men, so that they may see our good works and glorify our father in heaven.
Men's Fellowship
1st Sunday · 1–3 PM
The men's fellowship normally meets on every first Sunday of the month from 1pm to 3pm before church service but met more frequently toward the end of the year as the group is working towards the group's inauguration.
The group has been fortunate this year to have a visiting member from Ghana who has been teaching them new songs. The group was inaugurated on 6 March 2016.
Meeting: 1st Sunday of every month, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM