Blue Cross Ghana has been urged to reject complacency and “move into deeper waters” as the organisation marks 120 years of service in prevention, advocacy and treatment. The call was delivered by the Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. David Aboagye‑Danquah, during the Thanksgiving Service that climaxed the anniversary celebration at Emmanuel Congregation, Aburi.
Rev. Danquah cautioned that the historic milestone must not become an occasion for merely celebrating past achievements, but rather a springboard for renewed commitment, innovation, partnership and service to humanity. Anchoring his message on Proverbs 3:5–6, 1 Corinthians 3:11 and Luke 5:1–11, he issued a three‑part charge to the movement: “Trust God, build on Christ and Launch into the deep.”
He reminded members that while Blue Cross Ghana has every reason to celebrate its 120‑year journey, a testimony to God’s faithfulness and the sacrifice of generations, the achievements of the past must not become an excuse for standing still. The real question, he said, is what the present generation will do with the heritage handed over to them.
Drawing from Jesus’ instruction to Simon Peter to “put out into deep water,” Rev. Danquah said the movement must not consider its work finished. There are more lives to touch, more communities to reach, more young people to educate, more families to support and more people who need advocacy, treatment and restoration. The anniversary, he declared, must be a launching point for a new chapter rather than the conclusion of the Blue Cross story.
He urged members to adopt Peter’s attitude of obedience, “Because you say so, I will let down the nets”, insisting that faith, not fear, must drive the next phase of the movement. Resources may appear inadequate and the task may seem great, but obedience to God’s call must remain central.
Rev. Danquah also warned against allowing structures, programmes, committees, finances or even the organisation’s long history to overshadow its Christian foundation. Quoting 1 Corinthians 3:11, he stressed that Christ alone must remain the foundation of Blue Cross Ghana’s ministry.
He highlighted the three pillars of the anniversary theme, prevention, advocacy and treatment, noting that prevention protects, advocacy speaks and treatment restores. Behind all three, he said, must be the compassion of Christ.
The proposed Blue Cross Centre at Aburi featured prominently in his message. He described the project as more than a construction exercise, calling it a bridge between the movement’s historic beginnings and its future mission. He appealed to individuals, congregations, Presbyteries, institutions and partners within and outside Ghana to contribute meaningfully to the project, saying the deeper question is not how much money can be raised but how faithfully the Church will respond to God’s call.
Using another lesson from Luke 5, he said the enormous catch of fish that required multiple boats symbolises the need for collaboration. The work confronting Blue Cross Ghana, he noted, is too important to be left to one congregation, Presbytery or organisation. Stronger partnerships involving government, churches, professionals, families, communities and civil society are essential.
Rev. Danquah described the period from 1906 to 2026 as a transfer of responsibility from one generation to another. The pioneers planted the seed and laid the foundation, but every generation must answer God’s call in its own time. Heritage, he said, gives a foundation, it does not remove responsibility.
He concluded by urging Blue Cross Ghana to honour its pioneers not only by remembering them but by strengthening and extending the work they began. He prayed for the successful establishment of the proposed Blue Cross Centre, envisioning it as a centre of hope, healing, prevention, advocacy, treatment, education and transformation for generations to come.
By Rev. Immanuel Wiafe
