Tweeting my #LightHouse Chapel experience in Accra

I was at church again today! What an experience it was. I won't talk plenty. I blogged this thing already while at the Light House Chapel Airport West service :-)

At the Lighthouse Chapel branch of Airport West. Almost all the young ladies have worn African wear, n many guys too. Lovely. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

Lighthouse folks have seen the light o. This house is full of very nice African attires. Spoting n shaddering be what! #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

I love wearing African attires. But you may know that already. I love seeing people wearing African attires. Especially my sisters. Ghana mmaa hoɔ fɛ! The ladies had 'spoated' paa! Some of the dresses had been made with about 5 different pieces of fabric. My people are full of colour. I was just loving this. 

If you sit there n say this traditional 'African' material is from Holland n China, God is watching you :-) #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

Yeah, so we're hearing that many of these 'African' fabrics are not really from Ghana or Africa but rather made in China (rip-offs & cheap Chinese copycats) and Holland (courtesy of Vlisco and co). Can I tell the difference? Not really. Do I love seeing traditional African wear on people? Really do. If you are not appreciating God's people wearing their best cultural dresses into His presence and second-guessing and belittling that they might be wearing Dutch courage and Chinese copycats, God is watching you o!

First service ended at Light House Airport West ended. Second service starting. Getting some light breakfast on the house. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

This is my 3rd attendance to a #Lighthouse Chapel service. Once in #Kumasi, n then once in #Oakland, CA. Likely to come here a second time.
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

Was invited to #lighthouse by 1 #Rancard boss. There are a couple more Rancarders here. Here with my cousin who invited me to #Agapehouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

Yeap. There's no real chance to do a second time at the LightHouse chapels in Kumasi and Oakland right now. There's a real chance I visit this Airport West branch again because I shall be invited again. Soon. They even have some directions to my house. The light breakfast on the house is the sweetener. :-)

Gospel music is great. But when you're in church and you're feeling the glorious instrumentals in your bones, it's greater. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

I normally spend Sundays listening to gospel music. I am listening to some from South Africa now. But the percussion and piano in church does a lil something to the human being. Just like that loud party music in the club. Bɔ senku no na bɔ ne dɛdɛ!

Bishop Eddie told me there are over 50 Light House Chapel branches in the USA. Fishers of men and many women. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

No joke. There's a LightHouse chapel in every corner you turn. Have you not seen their bright yellow signboard in your travels? It's them. Bringing light to every house and maintaining loyalty. I just came up with the marketing motto for the church. I want some of my collection back. Just kidding :-)

The guy who led praise n worship looked like Cwesi Oteng. Bishop just confirmed it. @CwesiOteng, loved your lead, great job. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

The video of the lady making announcements 4 Sunday service while @ beach with church members on Saturday is all sorts of cool. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

Church offering is following the announcements. A beautiful lady is singing a glorious song. "Lead me Lord, I will go". #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

It was tres cool to see Cwesi Oteng lead praise and worship. The Bishop confirmed it later, I wasn't sure whether it was him. It was even cooler to tweet with him today as well. Jesus Follower! I just followed him back. I love his music! Interestingly, he performed with Kirk Franklin here in Accra last night. I stayed at home yesterday and didn't party. Praise God! I missed Cwesi Oteng and Kirk Franklin in concert. OMG!

That video which had filmed the lady chilling at Prampram beach and talking about announcements for the church service for the next day was too cool. That's just putting some more cool in an already cool church. I thought it was interesting that the church announcements came before the sermon and the first offering had also followed.

Galatians 3:13-16. Hebrews 6:12. Scriptures for today at the Light House Chapel Airport West in #Accra. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

"When others are sitting, you must be standing. When others are standing, you must be outstanding". Heard at #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

Bishop Eddie is saying most of us are nobodies. Except 4 2 people whose names are in newspapers. Erm.... no, didn't enjoy that. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

"And He saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men". Matthew 4:19. Scale up & build critical mass. :-) #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

Bishop Eddie is funny, congregation is enjoying constant laughter. #lighthouse, the message is to follow n be outstanding. Don't miss it. :)
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

"Today everyone is dancing like this and that (azonto). You too. Look at how u have cut your hair like Asamoah Gyan. Baby Jet!" #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

"Even yesterday u slept with a girl b4 coming here. U're having sex more than married people. I'll say these type of things" -Bishop Eddie
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

"When God has given you someone to follow. You must trust and obey. Obey the voice of your shepherd". - Bishop Eddie at #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

"When you see the breasts, you do the sign of the cross n say Lord, if you are happy with me, give me one of those"- Bishop Eddie... lmao
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

After the service, I told all who would hear that Bishop Eddie Addy was a funny pastor. That's not something I could tell him so I told him he was entertaining. He surely was. He got his message across though. I tweeted it. If you missed the message while reading these earlier tweets, God is watching you too!

Bishop Eddie is promoting some good books from Bishop Dag Heward Mills. At the very least, it will improve your English. :-) #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

After the tithes lesson, here comes the second offering. 3 people to drop 50GhC. I'm getting used to this fundraising style. #lighthouse
— Ato Ulzen-Appiah (@Abocco) August 4, 2013

Many books to sell. This is a business. Too much. 3 collections! Eish! Three much. Let me save the church business talk for another blog post. I loved going to LightHouse. I already proclaimed I'd go back to visit. I caught myself saying second mass earlier today. I have to go to a Catholic service soon. I guarantee it won't be a 4 hour commitment like today was. It was a great 4 hours though. This blog post is confirmation. :-)