One of the largest gatherings in Ghana is undoubtedly the annual Good Friday miracle service with Bishop Dag Heward Mills of UD-OLGOC. Dag Heward-Mills is a world-renowned evangelist who holds crusades all over the world and has been holding this service at Independence Square since 2015.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of individuals from across the country gather at Independence Square to commemorate the day when Christ was crucified. What Christians now refer to as Good Friday was once a somber day.

During the Good Friday service, one can witness the captivating aerial view of an endless sea of people, the captivating praise and worship, the sincere prayers and prophecies, the powerful preaching of the Word, and the accompanying awe-inspiring miracles. The joy on the faces of those profoundly touched by the tangible presence of God is undeniably moving—a lasting, life-altering spiritual testament!

How it all Started

Dag Heward-Mills is a renowned Christian evangelist and the visionary behind Lighthouse Chapel International. His journey began when he established his church on the campus of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital while still a medical student. Initially, the congregation consisted of a small group of student nurses residing in a nearby hostel. Over time, this church has evolved into the United Denomination Group of Churches, originating from the Lighthouse Church. It now encompasses numerous distinct denominations and spans across more than 100 countries, boasting a collective total of over 4,000 individual branches.

The annual Good Friday miracle service, led by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, takes place at Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. Independence Square, often referred to as the Black Star Square, is situated at the heart of Accra and is reputed to be the world’s second-largest “city square,” following Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.

Each year, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills leads the Good Friday miracle service held at Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. This vast square, commonly known as the Black Star Square, is positioned in the center of Accra and is recognized as the world’s second-largest “city square,” with Beijing’s Tiananmen Square taking the top spot.

Preparations for Ghana’s Largest Gathering

The release of the Good Friday flyer announcing that the gathering is taking place once more always sends excitement running through the air in anticipation of this powerful Spirit-filled service with the Healing Evangelist, Dag Heward-Mills.

The miracle service at the Independence Square is a massive undertaking, with preparations starting months before the event. The organizers must ensure that the venue was set up to accommodate the massive crowd, with adequate seating, sound systems, and other amenities.

The event begins with powerful prayer and worship that create an atmosphere that is conducive of the Holy Spirit. The congregation engages in uplifting praise and worship, singing contemporary Christian songs and local Ghanaian songs that resonate with the theme. This sets the stage for a Bishop Dag Heward-Mills to come and deliver an anointed message. 

Prayers for the nation

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills gathers the congregants to pray for Ghana and the nation’s leaders, the government and the Church. The congregants also pray for the salvation of many in the country before his delivers his sermon every year.

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is known for his peculiar teaching anointing and takes the stage to deliver a sermon that combines biblical teachings, personal anecdotes, and practical applications for daily life. His messages is normally centred around Jesus and his crucifixion which is fit for the occasion. 

Outstanding Miracles

A significant aspect of the Good Friday Miracle Service is the healing and miracle section at the end. As Bishop Dag Heward-Mills shares his message, individuals with various ailments, physical or spiritual, are invited to come forward to receive prayer. This part of the service is marked by fervent intercession and laying on of hands. Many people testify to experiencing remarkable healings and deliverance from long-standing afflictions during these moments.

The services are not only marked with salvations but also many healings and miracles. Some notable ones are:

A seventy-one year-old man testified with blurred vision for many years who had been healed and could now see clearly. His testimony was followed by screams of joy from the congregation. He commented that, “It is a great thing to serve the Lord.”

A woman who could not walk for two years came forward with her daughter testifying that she could now walk.

For six years one man who had not been able to eat said he was able to swallow a sausage roll without throwing up. His wife was there to confirm his claim.

Throughout the service, there is an atmosphere of expectation and the expectation of those in attendance is never cut short. The presence of the Holy Spirit is believed to be palpable, touching hearts, and transforming lives. The Good Friday Miracle Service encourages individuals to deepen their relationship with God and trust in His ability to work miracles.

Lasting Impact of the biggest Gathering in Ghana

The impact of the Good Friday Miracle Service extends beyond the event itself. Many attendees report a renewed sense of purpose, strengthened faith, and a desire to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ in their daily lives. The testimonies of transformed lives and miracles serve as a testament to the impact of this gathering and the power of faith.

Considering the seating capacity of the Independence Square in Accra, which peaks at 30,000 the question on many people’s lips at Bishop’s Good Friday Miracle Service is, “Are we witnessing the largest gathering ever in Accra?”. All available space is taken by the huge gathering, which comprises of people from all walks of life. The grounds are filled with chairs, and you have seas of people scattered in and around the square making the gathering one that is somewhere around the ballpark figure of 70,000-100,000. 

In conclusion the Good Friday Miracle Service with Dag Heward-Mills serves as a momentous occasion for believers to come together to experience a profound encounter with God. It exemplifies the significance of Good Friday in the Christian faith and provides a platform for spiritual growth, healing, and the manifestation of miracles. It is to the glory of God that a service that started in 2015 with only members of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills church within the greater Accra region and the rest of Ghana has grown to the largest gathering in the entire nation every year attending at the Independence Square.