20 Nov 2025, 11:09Rubina Fosua ArthurBirmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Student Visitation Programme Strengthens Faith of London Ghana Youth at Birmingham University
The Education, Youth, and Deaconry Departments of the London Ghana Seventh-day Adventist Church held a successful visitation to Birmingham University students on Saturday, 8 November 2025. This joint venture is a key pillar of London Ghana’s long-term strategic plan to retain its graduate youth post-university.
The vital scheme, which has been ongoing for over a decade, saw its impact temporarily disrupted by the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the programme has steadily regained its momentum, and this latest visit in Birmingham clearly demonstrated the dedication of all involved to nurturing the faith of young adults away from home.
The students expressed deep appreciation for the gesture and the practical care shown. Beverley Ababio, a first-year aspiring midwife, shared her joy:
"I was very happy to see adults from my local church making the trip all the way from London to see us at uni, and my parents were also very grateful to hear about this!"
Gianni Adu-Safo, studying Accounting and Finance, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm:
"It was really lovely to see everyone, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the home-cooked meals and some of the provisions we received. I found this very thoughtful."
Both students confirmed they have been visiting local churches in Birmingham since arriving and intend to continue fellowshipping throughout their courses.
Mrs Josephine Anane, the London Ghana Education Lead, passionately articulated the mission’s urgency:
"We can keep telling our young people to go to church in words, but if we don’t show them any real action that we actually care, then more and more of them will continue to leave the Adventist faith once they go off to university."
The strategic scheme also includes ongoing telephone and social media interactions with students stationed all over the country. The overarching hope is that these beneficiaries will not only flourish academically but, most importantly, spiritually — ensuring their faith is well-established and that they remain engaged in the Adventist faith upon graduation, ready to impact future generations.
The Education, Youth, and Deaconry Departments of the London Ghana Seventh-day Adventist Church held a successful visitation to Birmingham University students on Saturday, 8 November 2025. This joint venture is a key pillar of London Ghana’s long-term strategic plan to retain its graduate youth post-university.
The vital scheme, which has been ongoing for over a decade, saw its impact temporarily disrupted by the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the programme has steadily regained its momentum, and this latest visit in Birmingham clearly demonstrated the dedication of all involved to nurturing the faith of young adults away from home.
The students expressed deep appreciation for the gesture and the practical care shown. Beverley Ababio, a first-year aspiring midwife, shared her joy:
"I was very happy to see adults from my local church making the trip all the way from London to see us at uni, and my parents were also very grateful to hear about this!"
Gianni Adu-Safo, studying Accounting and Finance, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm:
"It was really lovely to see everyone, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the home-cooked meals and some of the provisions we received. I found this very thoughtful."
Both students confirmed they have been visiting local churches in Birmingham since arriving and intend to continue fellowshipping throughout their courses.
Mrs Josephine Anane, the London Ghana Education Lead, passionately articulated the mission’s urgency:
"We can keep telling our young people to go to church in words, but if we don’t show them any real action that we actually care, then more and more of them will continue to leave the Adventist faith once they go off to university."
The strategic scheme also includes ongoing telephone and social media interactions with students stationed all over the country. The overarching hope is that these beneficiaries will not only flourish academically but, most importantly, spiritually — ensuring their faith is well-established and that they remain engaged in the Adventist faith upon graduation, ready to impact future generations.
