The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), through the New York and New York North Districts, and the Department of Development and Social Services (DSS) of the North America/Australia Presbytery (NAAP), have paid a pastoral visit to the family of the late Javits Frimpong at their residence in the Bronx, New York, following the tragic loss of the teenager.
The visit, which took place on November 9, 2026, was aimed at expressing the Church’s sympathy, support and solidarity with the bereaved family during their period of mourning. Javits Frimpong, a tenth-grade student of DreamYard Preparatory High School, lost his life after being attacked while on his way to school in the Bronx on October 29, 2026.
Speaking on behalf of the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, and the Chairperson of the North America Australia Presbytery, Rev. Christian Bekoe Appenteng, the Acting Presbytery Chairperson, Rev. Dr. William Ofosu Addo, shared words of comfort from Scripture and encouraged the family to remain steadfast in faith amid grief.
The New York North District Minister and CLAN Director of the North America/Australia Presbytery, Rev. Felix Addo Botchway, led the family and delegation in prayer, committing them into God’s care and asking for divine strength and consolation in the difficult days ahead.
As part of the Church’s support to the family, the Director of the Department of Development and Social Services of the Presbytery, Rev. Doris Twumasi, presented a cheque donation on behalf of the Church.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of the family, the father of the deceased, Mr. Thomas Frimpong, expressed profound gratitude to the Church for its prayers, encouragement, presence and financial support, describing the visit as a source of comfort during a difficult season.
By Rev. Sampson Adonu
