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In an unprecedented display of religious fervour and endurance, scores of Christians from across the country transformed the Accra Sports Stadium into a massive open-air sleeping camp on the eve of the Alpha Hour Convocation with Pastor Agyemang Elvis.
As early as Monday evening, December 29, 2025, the perimeter of the stadium was teeming with 'Alpharians' (devotees of the popular online prayer ministry), many of whom arrived with mats, sleeping bags, and pillows, determined to secure a seat for the historic gathering.

The 2-day Alpha Hour Convocation programe was scheduled for December 30 and December 31, with the first day starting at 3 pm, but even before the stage was set up, many had pitched camp in the evening ahead of the church service.
The Stadium Sanctuary: Sleeping Under the Stars
By midnight, the inner stands of the Osu-based stadium were carpeted with scores of congregants, some wearing Alpha Hour t-shirts.
For these believers, the physical discomfort of sleeping on concrete floors or in plastic chairs was a small sacrifice compared to the spiritual renewal they sought.
"I travelled from Kumasi and arrived at 4:00 PM," said Martha Mensah, a middle-aged trader. "I knew that if I didn't come early, I wouldn't get inside. Sleeping here is part of the blessing; it shows my 'intentionality' in seeking the face of God for 2026."
The atmosphere was a unique blend of a campsite and a cathedral.
While some slept, others were seen in clusters engaging in fire prayers, their voices echoing towards the quiet Osu Cemetery, while some recited scriptures under the glow of their mobile phones.

The Alpha Hour Convocation has become a phenomenon in Ghana’s religious landscape, moving from a midnight YouTube and Facebook livestream to filling the nation's largest venues.
The "Everyday" Faith of 2025
The event marks the climax of a year that has seen the Alpha Hour ministry grow into a dominant cultural force.
Pastor Agyemang Elvis, the founder of Grace Mountain Ministry, has consistently used his platform to advocate for spiritual discipline and national transformation.
The convocation theme reflects the ministry's core practice of midnight intercession.
Many at the stadium noted that the overnight stay was a physical manifestation of the consistency they have maintained online throughout 2025.
What to Expect: The Convocation Schedule
The session is expected to feature:
- Continuous Intercession: Non-stop prayer chains.
- Testimony Segments: Evidence of breakthroughs recorded by members throughout the year.
- National Prophetic Mandate: A special session dedicated to peace and prosperity for Ghana in 2026.
- Worship and praises: Singing and dancing to glorify God.
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