27/10/2025
GREAT HONOUR FOR GREAT SERVICE: ARCHBISHOP YINKAH SARFO AND BROTHER ANNAN RECOGNISED BY ANGLICAN CHOIRS GHANA
The Association of Anglican Church Choirs, Ghana has held a special citation ceremony at St. Paul on the Hill Anglican Church, North Suntreso, to honour Most Rev’d Prof. Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, Archbishop Emeritus of the Internal Province of Ghana, and Brother Richard Annan, a founding member of the Association, for their selfless dedication and invaluable contributions to the growth of church music and ministry.
The two distinguished personalities were officially presented with citations that were initially awarded during the opening ceremony of the Association’s National Conference.
Archbishop Emeritus Yinkah Sarfo was recognized for his continuous support and encouragement of the Association throughout his episcopal ministry, fostering the development of Anglican choral traditions and inspiring generations of choristers across Ghana.
Brother Richard Annan, a founding member of the Association and a long-serving choirmaster of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Suntreso, was also honoured for his tireless devotion to church music, leadership, and mentorship within the Anglican Church.
At the sermon, Rev’d Fr. Nana Akwasi Kessie, Priest-in-Charge, emphasized that true leadership is rooted in humility and service, noting that “there is always a divine reward for servant leadership.” He urged the younger generation to emulate the exemplary lives of the two honorees, describing them as living testimonies of God’s grace and faithfulness.
The ceremony was graced by Venerable Balthazar Obeng Larbi, National Legal Consultant of the Association; Father Oxford Nyarko, Diocesan Chaplain; Diocesan Music Directors Andrews Asare and Samuel Obemah; as well as officials and representatives from various parishes.
The two awardees expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Association of Anglican Church Choirs, Ghana, for the honour bestowed upon them and pledged their continuous support towards the growth and mission of the Association.
