Galamsey Forces SDA Church to Change Baptism of Members to Indoor Settings
Time to Heal the Earth: SDA Church's Plea
- The SDA Church is building baptisteries due to contaminated water from illegal mining
- The church emphasizes the responsibility to protect the Earth for future generations
- During 'Creation Sabbath,' the church calls for unity in fighting illegal mining
The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Ghana has sounded the alarm on the devastating effects of illegal mining, or “galamsey,” on the country’s water bodies.
The church has even been forced to change its traditional baptism rituals due to the increasing pollution of rivers and streams.
In a statement, the church emphasized the importance of environmental stewardship and condemned the actions of those who prioritize personal gain over the health of the planet.
They called on all citizens to join the fight against galamsey and protect God’s creation.
The church’s concerns are echoed by Pastor Edward Nyarkoh, Executive Secretary of the Northern Ghana Union of the SDA Church.
He explained that the increasing turbidity of water bodies has made it impossible to conduct baptisms in rivers and streams, forcing the church to construct baptisteries.
The SDA Church’s annual Creation Sabbath observance this year focused on the urgent need to address the issue of galamsey.
The church is urging its members and the public to take action and protect the environment for future generations.
