A member of The Church of Pentecost in the Sampa District of the Berekum Area, David-Denise Kwasi Antwi, recently experienced a tragic loss when a fire devastated his apartment in Sampa, the capital of the Jaman North District in the Bono Region.
The incident took place on September 2, 2024, around 4:00 PM while Antwi was away from home, resulting in the destruction of all his possessions, including GHS 12,050.00, furniture, clothes, and a television set.
In an extraordinary twist, the only items that survived the fire were his two Bibles—one for himself and the other for his son.
This remarkable occurrence has left the entire Sampa community in disbelief, particularly since the Bibles were placed in different areas of the room.
Antwi shared that his personal Bible was resting on a bag atop a table, both of which were completely charred, yet the Bible itself remained unharmed. Similarly, his son’s Bible was untouched despite the total destruction of everything surrounding it.
During an interview with Pentecost News, Antwi conveyed that, while the loss of his material belongings is heartbreaking, the incident has solidified his faith in the Bible as the true word of God.
He reflected on the significance of the Bibles’ survival, noting that while material possessions can be lost, the essence of God’s word, as represented by the Bible, is everlasting.
Pastor Samuel Akuamoah Boateng, the Sampa District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, confirmed the incident. He recounted how a Muslim neighbor was so moved by the survival of the Bibles that she has begun to believe in their divine power.
Pastor Boateng has called upon the church community to rally support for Brother Antwi, who is in urgent need of help to rebuild his life.
Currently, firefighters are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.