Bolga Christians mark resurrection of Jesus

Story: Benjamin Xornam Glover, Bolgatanga Most Christians in the Upper East Region marked Resurrection Sunday yesterday by attending church and celebrating with family and friends. Easter marks the end of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. At the Peniel Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, in Bolgatanga, congregants attending the service were mostly adorned in white clothing to signify their happiness about the risen Christ. Some children were also baptized to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Resident Minister, Rev. Maxwell Amagyei Antwi said the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave is a victory for mankind adding that the death and resurrection of Jesus was for the salvation of mankind and therefore urge all Christians to tap into that saving grace and be guided with good conscience to do what is right and good for the betterment of society. He said for Christians, the resurrection of Christ it must rekindle the attitude of love and generosity to things of Christ