Mrs. Winifred Arthur, an Executive Member of the Women’s Movement of the Promise Word Church International, has renewed her call for mothers to take an active role in the national crusade against hard drug abuse among the youth.
Speaking to the media during the Church’s Mother’s Day celebration at its Agona Swedru branch in the Central Region, Mrs. Arthur stressed the vital role mothers play in shaping their children’s lives.
“As mothers, we have the power to ensure that our children do not go wayward, but rather grow up to become responsible leaders in society,” she stated.
According to her, mothers, by nature, are closer to their children than fathers, giving them a unique opportunity to guide and protect them from negative influences such as drug use.
She urged mothers to continue showing love and compassion to their children, while also supporting their husbands, in order to overcome the many challenges facing families today.
Mrs. Arthur also emphasized the importance of prioritizing children’s education, describing it as a foundation for their future success. “As mothers, our children’s education should be number one because it is the key to their future,” she added.
Mrs. Comfort Dukpor, leader of the Church’s Women’s Movement, also encouraged women to care deeply for their families, stressing that strong marriages and family values are essential to preventing divorce and building stable homes.
She noted that the Women’s Movement had dedicated a week of activities to pray and educate women about their welfare. “Women in the Church must strive to improve their socio-economic standing,” she said.
Mrs. Dukpor advised mothers to avoid attitudes and behaviours that could hinder the proper upbringing of their children, urging them to live exemplary lives worthy of emulation.
Mr. Daniel Adu, National Executive Welfare Chairman of the Church, said the week-long programme organized by the Women’s Movement aimed to revamp the welfare and development of both women and the Church.
He highlighted the global significance of Mother’s Day and called on mothers to work even harder to support their husbands in order to ensure a better standard of living for their families.
“It is the duty of women to support their families together with their husbands, and at the same time, present themselves well in appearance to maintain a healthy marital relationship,” he noted.
Elder Adu lamented that some women neglect their appearance and hygiene, which sometimes leads to marital problems, including infidelity and broken homes. He urged men, in turn, to support and care for their wives so that together, they could raise responsible children.
Reverend Solomon Dukpor, General Secretary of the Church, remarked that the second week of May has been globally set aside to honour mothers for their unconditional love, sacrifice, and patience.
He acknowledged the immense efforts mothers make in grooming their children and encouraged children to reciprocate that love and sacrifice. “Children must learn to appreciate their mothers in order to receive their unconditional blessings,” he said.
