Sankore

In fact, as the disciples were called Christians at Antioch, these believers were called “John Asxrq (Johns’ church). They exhibited the true spirit of devotion and dedication such that they could build their own church. Some of the new convert were; James Aggrey, Opanin Bronya, Isaiah Oduro, Elizabeth Kyeiwaa and B.C.B Debrah was a contractor by then, and later became a Pastor.

Later some Adventist from Ashanti region joined this infant church. They were; J.K. Adu, Kwaku Aboagye, P.K. Nimo, Kwaku Oppong, Abraham Brimpong, Samuel Asante, Sara Anane, Ellen Mansah and Kwaku Duku. These people settled at Manhyia No4 a village near Sankore as cocoa farmers.

Daniel Antwi Boateng and Thomas Sarpong were also living at Fawoman and Asikasu respectively. Among this pioneers is the son of elder John Manu called Opanin S.B. Manu who is currently a member of Sankore church. During this period, Sankore church open churches at Boako, Sefwi Asanwinso and Sefwi Bonsan in western region 1961. Under the dynamic leadership of elder John K. Manu established church at Kwapong and elder S.O. Aboagye was elected as the first leader. In the year 1963, the group of Adventist who lived at Manhyia No4 organized themselves and established a church there. In 1969 the church was transferred from Asikasu to Alavanyo. All this churches were under Sefwi Wioso District with Pastor J.E. Appau as district pastor.

In 1965, Goaso district was created. Under it’s were; Kenyasi, Sankore, Goaso, Manhyia No4, Alavanyo and Kwapong. It is worthy to say that, these churches at the moment have their separate independent district now.

By the grace of God, individuals and churches continue to open churches and schools as well. Mr. J.W. Sarpong a purchasing clerk of Produce Buying Company (PBC) opens a church at Anwiam in 1974. In the same year Alavanyo church established Camp No1. In 1985, Manhyia No4 church open Beposo No2 with elder Joseph Ampong as church leader. Later in the days, Kwapong church open her school followed by Alavanyo and Sankore.