What began as a simple national service assignment in 2014 has transformed into an enduring mission of community transformation and hope.

A journalist with Sompa FM, Accra, Mr. Jeremiah Simpson, together with his team, has constructed and handed over a 7-seater biodigester toilet facility to the people of Asukese No. 1, a rural community in the Afram Plains of the Eastern Region.

Mr. Simpson’s journey to Asukese began in 2014 when he was posted there as a national service personnel to teach at Asukese D/A Primary School. Unlike many of his colleagues, he did not see the posting as a national duty alone, but as a “National Mission.”

“I considered it an opportunity to serve God and transform lives,” he recalled.

Life was far from comfortable. He lived in a thatched house (a house roofed with dry palm leaves), with no potable drinking water, poor transportation, and little access to basic amenities.
Despite these hardships, he committed himself fully to teaching and to sharing the gospel. “With all these challenges, I was content and determined to serve faithfully.
I had made up my mind to follow the leading of the Spirit of God, and truly, He used me mightily. Souls were won, the sick were healed, and at one time, even the dead was raised in a public transport I boarded on my way to Donkorkrom”. He emphasized.

“I taught Classes Two and Three at the same time,” he said. “I would teach one class, give them assignments, and then move to the other. It became my routine every day.”

After school closed at 2:00p.m., he organized evening classes under a shed he persuaded the village chief to build.

He taught lower and upper primary pupils in two separate sessions, and by 7:00p.m., he ensured every child was studying. Though it was difficult at the beginning, the children eventually developed a love for learning and began gathering in groups to revise their lessons.

The team also initiated a school uniform project after observing that many of the children’s uniforms were torn and tattered, which was an eyesore and affected their confidence and appearance in school.

On weekends, Mr. Simpson introduced cinema evangelism, showing Christian films to the children.

The initiative soon drew their parents and other adults in the community. Through this, many gave their lives to Christ, and the community experienced significant spiritual and social transformation.

This life-changing experience birthed the Jesus Impact Project, a ministry dedicated to feeding and clothing needy children in deprived communities. Mr. Simpson togehter with Elder Kwaku Anim-Asiedu and Deaconess Dorcas Sefa (Dorcas Famiel) began the outreach.

Their first feeding project was held at Asukese, where they provided meals for about 130 children, their parents, and other community members.

The project not only met physical needs but also opened the door for spiritual growth - it led to the establishment of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in Asukese.

Over the past eleven (11) years, the team has extended its humanitarian work to several villages and orphanages across the country, offering food, clothing, and other support to children and persons with disabilities.

In marking the 10th Anniversary of the Jesus Impact Project in 2024, the Lord laid it upon their hearts to tackle a major sanitation challenge in Asukese No.1, the lack of a decent toilet facility.

Acting on this inspiration, and in partnership with Sustainable Missions Aid (SMAid) International, as well as with support from various donors, the team constructed a 7-seater biodigester toilet facility for the community — four designated for the general public, one for the chief, one for a retired teacher, and one for the active teachers.

In addition to the facility, the team also donated several items, including three Veronica containers, liquid soap, toilet rolls, waste bins, sweeping brushes, toilet brushes, and holders.

The facility was dedicated and officially handed over to the chief and people of Asukese No.1 on Saturday, 25th October 2025.

The event was marked by joy and gratitude as the community expressed appreciation to the team for their love, sacrifice, and long-standing commitment to their welfare.

In attendance were Pastor Daniel Dornyo (Tease District Minister), Ovr. James Denteh (Agyata District Minister) and Ovr. Samuel Kankam Boateng (Foso District Minister) all from the Church of Pentecost, Asukese community members and Jesus Impact Project Team members.

“What started as a national service posting has become a lifelong mission of impact,” Mr. Simpson said. “This is the power of obedience and service to God.”

Indeed, from a humble thatched house in Afram Plains, the journey of faith, service, and compassion continues to bring transformation to communities across Ghana.

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