Mr. Atkinson, a Scottish Missionary of the Presbyterian Church Headquarters, Accra, founded this organization in March 1939. it was the third guild to be founded by Mr. Atkinson in Ghana. The founding members were; Messrs Late Okraku Aye (First Secretary), Rev. G. K. Ampofo, former tutor of P. T. C. and the Late Synod Clerk, Evangelical Presbyterian Church (First President). Messrs. E. B. Mullings, F. G. Osae, Ofori Addo-Senior, Addo Bampo and E. D. Offei.

The activities of the Guild, from its inspection consisted of Bible Study, Bible Quiz, Singing of Hymns and Anthems at Church Services, Visitations, Social gatherings and entertainments. It also conducted children services and sang songs at church services. The Guild went on excursions to several places, e.g. Larteh, Mamfe, Koforidua and Akosombo, as well as Asamankese to sell the Guild and for enjoyment.

In the early 1940s, the Guildenrolled some youthful and dynamic members of the Presbyterian Training College Staff. They included Messrs. Fred Agyeman, C. A. Ansah, J. K. Yebo and Nketia (Proffessor) who taught the Y. P. G. anthems and the late Mr. N. Amankwaa Saforo of the Akropong U. A. C.

In 1960 Mr. L. D. Apraku, a member of the Y. W. C. A. of Ghana, was reposted to the Presbyterian Training College from the University of Ghana, Legon, Mr. Ofosu Darko was the Music Director, and the late Mr. Osae Kwabi, the Organizer, while Madam Mary Badu and Mrs. Martha Offei-Addo offered members of the Guild example of hardwork and steadfastness. Mr. And now Rev. Offei Addo became the National Organizer and President of Southern Ghana Y. P. G. and finally, the National President to succeed Rev. O. D. Darko.

In 1966, Rev. F. W. K. Akuffo entrusted to Y. P. G. the responsibility of forming a Youth Council which comprised representatives of all organizations in the church. This council helped controland guide activities the Pastor and the elders of the church entrusted to the youth. Rev. S. D> Tettey was appointed Youth Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and made resident at Akropong. In 1973 it won the Bible Quiz contest of the Southern Ghana Annual Conference held at Akosombo.

The following have contributed immensely to the growth of the Guild. They are Mr. L. D. Apraku – President, Mrs. Gladys Bampo Parry – Vice President, Miss Jane O)fosuapea – Treasurer and Mr. B. O. Darkop – Secretary.

ACTIVITIES

1. Bible Studies
2. Learning and singing of anthems and Hymns at church services and at social gatherings
3. Visitations
4. Organization of children services
5. organization of games and serving ministers and presbyters whenever the need arises.

On health and sanitation, the Guild saw it that the cemetery, the chapel premises and other places are kept tidy all the year round. When the walls of the cemetery got broken the Youth Guild asked the permission from the Session and constructed a fence around it. The church however replaced the fence with a permanent wall.

Excursions and Evangelism
This activity urged the youth to work hard and saved some money to be able to explore and exchange ideas with youth outside their community. The Guild went to the following places: Abonse, Aseseeso, Apirede, Larteh, Mamfe,Aburi, Nsawam, Suhum, Koforidua, Kaneshie and Asamankese for entertainment and other activies.

Young People's Guild