The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held carols and thanksgiving service to mark this year’s Christmas celebration.

The nine scripture readings which concentrated on the birth of Jesus were taken from the book of Genesis, John, Mathew and Isaiah.

Performing at the event were Voices of Accountability Choir, the Ceven Choir and the Mass Choir Mass Theatre which delivered some melodious festive season songs that ignited the atmosphere.

Song Ministration by Mass Choir Mass Theatre

The first lesson, which was taken from Genesis 3:9-19 (The fall of man), was read by the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame, while the second, from Genesis 22:9-18 (God tests Abraham’s obedience), was read by the Vice-President of University Teachers Association of Ghana-UCC, Dr. Eva Doodoo.

A representative of Chaplaincy Unit, Rev. Dr. Kwamprah, read the third lesson from Isaiah 9:2 and 6-7 (The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour), with a representative of the Senior Staff Association, Mr. Albert Awortwie, reading the fourth lesson., amongst others.

Addressing the function, Prof. Johnson Nyarko, expressed gratitude to staff and students for working hard to achieve lots of success for the University.

He used the occasion to thanked God for His kindness in the year and wished staff and students a Merry Christmas and the best of the festive season.

“Let us remember to pray for the needs of the whole world for peace and the goodwill towards all mankind for unity and brotherhood within the university community and even beyond,” he added.

Prof. Boampong paid glowing tributes to departed staff members and asked God to grant them eternal rest and comfort their families.

Source: Documentation and Information Section