About Us
THE BEGINNINGS
Every history derives its roots from the past. An attempt therefore to present a true record of the history of Mount Olivet Methodist Society demands a retrospective glance at its links with the community in which it functions, for “Every fast growing tree has the stump as its spring-board”, so says the adage.
On the brow of a hillock over- looking the Southern portion of the renowned estates of Dansoman, and the wide expanse of the Panbros Salt Industrial area on the West is sited Mount Olivet Methodist Church complex; an off-spring of the Calvary Methodist Church, Adabraka.
In 1971 when the newly completed houses of the Dansoman Estates began to be populated, the residents very soon encountered a lot of problems regarding infrastructural facilities, especially the absence of any provision for a regular place of worship. This became the main concern of the Christian residents who found it very difficult to travel the long distance to and from the city centre of Accra to satisfy their spiritual hunger.
The first Service which was a Watch Night Service was held at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. E. A. Treku on December 31st 1972. In attendance were five adults and four children. This group of Christian worshippers transferred the following week to the residence of Mrs. Beatrice Eshun. This place served as a venue for regular Sunday Evening Services under the care of Bro. G. E. Dennis.
In August 1973, Brothers R. J. Sam, J. K. J. Quansah and D. D. Nunoo (now The Rev’d Nunoo) walked into an assembly of worshippers looking for a place to kindle a fire with a brand plucked from Calvary Methodist Society of the North Accra Circuit. This brand they placed at the altar of the assembly. They were heartily welcomed by the caretaker Bro. G. E. Dennis who in fitting terms described their presence as providential. To the Methodists among the group, this was an answer to their prayers, and like Paul, they came over to” Macedonia” to help.
With time the number of worshippers increased and the group had an idea to form a United Church. This, however, was not successful as the members desired to worship in unique ways according to their various denominations.
The Methodists among the group had no alternative than to be on their own as well and look for a place of worship. Prominent among them were Sisters Beatrice Eshun, Alice Lovelace Johnson, Elizabeth Mensah, Brother G, E. Dennis, E. A. Treku, Mr. & Mrs Amonoo-Acquah, Mr & Mrs R. J. Sam, Mr & Mrs J. K. J. Quansah and Mr & Mrs D. D. Nunoo.
In the meantime, as the craving for regular Sunday morning worship became persistent, Bros. Sam, Quansah, and Nunoo were delegated to consult Mrs Agnes Amarteifio of the Calvary Methodist Society. Upon her advice and in consultation with the leaders of the Calvary Society, a delegation comprising The Most Rev’d T. W. Koomson, Past President of Conference, then Superintendent Minister of Calvary Society and Bro. R. J. Sam made a formal approach to Mrs Florence Laast, Proprietress of St. Martin de Porres Preparatory School for a classroom to worship in. She readily placed one of her classrooms at our disposal for Sunday Services and weekday evening prayer meetings. Chairs and benches were made available by the Calvary Methodist Society and some members.