50th Anniversary: 2005

M. J. Kwansah Second Director-General 1994 - 2020
M. J. Kwansah

Message from The Most Worthy Grand Sovereign to all members in Ghana on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Society in Ghana

On this festive season, I send you greetings and blessing of God and our blessed masters to you and all brothers of all regions. “SHALOUM HAK LEKUM” – PEACE BE UNTO YOU.

Growth is an inevitable phenomenon of God’s creation. All things in and of the earth grow from birth or germination into maturity. The essence and beauty of the growing objects is experienced in the maturity stage. The flower blossom and gives off its beautiful fragrance, fruits. Plants vegetables and the like produce food for consumption and animals make good meat. Humans cannot be left out but unlike the other species of creation their growth must be seen in the way they act or speak.

The main essence of Theological Science Society is the firm establishment of one’s spiritual identity with his creator and his perfect “at one – ment” with Him, as said by the master Jesus “I and the father are one”.

Fifty years of growth in the life of a human being is very important landmark. He has now blossomed into a fully matured adult. He has crossed his seventh cycle and has started on the threshold of last lap Gods given ten cycles of sevens. The growing initiate must be seen to be passing through these stages of Maturity with a definite purpose of both the physical and spiritual life. Some of you must have grown with the society, others must have joined midstream while others must have joined not quite long ago. But since we are all in the same boat, the matured age of fifty (50) must involve all.

Unfortunately some of us are still clothed in the childish negative lives such as uncontrolled anger, jealousy, hatred, bitterness, greed, backbiting, cheating, inordinate ambition, melancholy, negative thinking back, lack – of – confidence and many others: St Paul said, when I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I understood like a child, but when I grew up, I put away childish things. The Society has grown and matured with its members and the childish things above must be put away.

“You are the light of the world, a light is not put under a bushel but put on a stand to give light unto the world” you are the salt of the earth and if salt looses its favour, with what then shall it be salted? The teachings of the Theological Science Society and the Masters put us in the above category of development. The application of the principles of the teaching can make us influence mass thinking and therefore can eradicate a lot of social vices as corruption, antagonism, treachery, hatred, enmity, slander wars etc.

Membership of the Society has never been stable. It has been fluctuating, ascending and descending. Nevertheless, it has never gone below average. Forgive me, if space and time, may not permit me to mention names of our gallant, dedicated and devoted Initiate (dead and alive) who stood the test of time, to hold aloft the banner of the Society to date. Your effort shall never be in vain. God shall reward you accordingly. CONGRATULATIONS.

On this festive occasion of our 50 th Anniversary Celebration, on the behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Management Council and on my own behalf, I say a big thank you. Well done and congratulations to all members who in diverse ways have contributed to the steady growth and function of the Society throughout the fifty years of existence in Ghana. Special mention also made here of the anniversary planning committee who put in every effort, energy and time to make the celebration possible and successful. God bless you and congratulation.

I cannot conclude this mention without paying Tribute to our illustrious founding Initiate in Ghana, Emmanuel Kwesi Essel, the first Most Worthy Grand Sovereign, for the establishment of the society in Ghana. You shall forever be remembered. God bless you.

Our achievements cannot be measured by material statistics but the Society being esoteric and sacred has had an enormous impact on the spiritual lives of members. At least, morally truthfulness, honesty and dedications to duty are part of the Spiritual Training they have acquired which may be apparent in their work places.

To be able to achieve this moral uprightness you must introspectively reflect on who you are, examine yourself whether you are in the faith. Prove your own self and know that you are your own self, and that you are not your own, but the temple of the living God. If mysticism is hidden to those who are lost, who this world has blinded their minds and those who believe not.

As a Theological Scientist, you may be troubled on every side, yet not distressed, you may be perplexed but not in despair, persecuted but not forsaken, cast down but not destroyed. Always bear in your body the teachings of the Masters that lives of them may be manifest in you.

Take on the amour of God and hold the key to Spiritual life, which is LOVE and self knowledge. “LOVE is kind, LOVE suffereth long. LOVE does not envy anyone, LOVE does not boast herself, LOVE does not seek her own, LOVE is not easily provoked and thinks no evil. LOVE does not rejoice in iniquity but rejoices in the truth. LOVE bears all things, hopes all things, and endureth all things”. 1 st Corinthians chapter 13 verse 4-7.

I wish you all a Happy Anniversary Success, Health, Peace, and Prosperity. Thank you, and God bless you all.

Rev. Ann Schmitt
Rev. Ann Schmitt

Congratulations to our fellow members and chelas in Ghana on the Golden Jubilee Celebration of TSS in Ghana. This is an achievement that speaks to the dedication, strength and courage of the Society and its leaders. I am honored and excited to have been asked to be part of this wonderful and momentous occasion.

Our founder and Guru Dr. Hugh Greer Carruthers would be proud.

Doctor counted among his major accomplishments the introduction of Theological Science Society to Gold Coast of West Africa (now Ghana). In the early 1950s , Emmanuel Kwesi Essel, came into possession of one of Doctor’s Lessons and requested Fellowship in the Society. In a short time, monthly Lessons were being shipped to 350 Africans. Emmanuel came to the United States in 1955 to meet Doctor and received instructions on the operation and formal establishment of the Society in what was later the new country of Ghana. By 1960 the Ghana membership had grown to 5,000, including two of the nation’s former Heads of State .

The future of Theological Science Society is secure in the good and capable hands of your Grand Sovereign M.J Kwansah and the Board of Trustees of TSS Ghana Branch.

On behalf of all our members across the globe, we salute you !!! God Bless you and the work that you are doing. May the Masters continue to guide you in all ways.

  • George Afriyie
    Chairman
  • N. Kotey
    Member
  • H. K. Nuer
    Member
  • E. Zongo-Naah
    Member
  • Rev. Oku-Ampah
    Member
  • Vida Seadey
    Member
  • Wilhelmina Segbefia
    Member

August, 2024

When we walked out of the airport after more than a 24 hours journey we were meet by a group of twelve to fifteen smiling Theological Science members were waiting to greet us. The photographer hired for the event began taking pictures. A video camera was also taking in the arrival. I was presented with a beautiful bouquet of fresh tropical flowers. Amid much hand shaking and hugs the luggage was loaded into a car and we were off to the Guest House at the University of Ghana where we were put up for our visit.

After a short refresh and change of clothes, we joined the group outside for our official welcoming ceremony called an Akwaaba. There was food, drink, toasting, introductions and music. It brought tears to my eyes to hear Doctor’s words which we are so familiar with set to music and song. Such as: “To every man there openeth a Way/The High Soul climbs the High Way,/While the low soul gropes the low,/And in between on the misty flats,/The rest drift to and fro./But to every man there openeth/A High Way and a low,/And every man decides the Way/His Soul shall go.” And another favorite, “I thank you Father that you?ve heard me/ I know that you hear me always/And I know that you hear me and care for me/Always in all my ways.”

Saturday, September 3, 2005

The conference began with the Meditation Service at 10 PM Saturday night. We were asked to fast from noon Saturday until after the service. It was a remarkable experience. Everyone wore a white robe. We were told to be sure and bring appropriate white dress or robes for this service. The service ended at 1 AM Sunday.

Sunday, September 4, 2005

It was a quick sleep and turn around to be back in time for the 8:30 AM Valedictory service on Sunday morning. Participants for this Conclave Service were in a black suit and tie, the women in black skirt and white shirts. I choice to wear my ministerial robe for this occasion. For the entrance the collars were yellow and switched to purple after the Grand Sovereign enters.

Sunday, Luncheon

Notice the white shirt with green trim I and many of the others are wearing, it has the TSS emblem on it. Norm and I were given these shirts and asked to wear them at the luncheon.

I spoke about my relationship with Dr. Carruthers and Ruth and my early training in Theological Science. Many certificates of acknowledgment were handed out.

Here I am helping to pass them out and shaking hands. A good number of the participants have been active in the Lodge for many years. There are 18 branches or Lodges in West Africa, one in Nigeria and the others in Ghana.

The conference ended with the evening conclave service. I was asked to give the sermon at that service on the Power of Thought, after which the gates were closed and the service ended.

Monday, September 5, 2005

What I refer to as the “Official State Visit” portion of our trip began on Monday. Our host on Monday was the Odumase Krobo Lodge. They arranged for us to tour the Hydro Plant. It rained that afternoon and got soaked. I am still wet in the picture here with some of our hosts and the Grand Sovereign plus the tour guide.

Tuesday, September 6, 2005

Our host on Tuesday was the Tema Lodge. An Akwaaba was held at the home of the Sovereign for the Tema Lodge. We also visited the grotto they are building and their current meeting place.

We got a lot into Wednesday as we were getting close to the end of our trip. The first stop was the Cosmic Villa home of the Swedru Lodge. We where welcomed with an Akwaka. The fresh coconut was refreshing. From Swedru we drove on to Cape Coast, stopping at the home of the late Emmanuel K. Essel. It was a moving visit. Essel’s widow is very sick, pleasantries were exchanged and powerful prayer said for her comfort.

Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Our next stop was the Cape Coast Castle where we were met by the Cape Coast Lodge members and all enjoyed a tour of the castle. After our tour we went next door for refreshment. There both Norm and I were again presented with gifts which we are modeling in the last picture.

Thursday, September 8, 2005

Our last day in Ghana was Thursday. It was spent looking around Accra, visiting a local museum and having lunch with members of the Accra Lodge at the University of Ghana. Lodge members followed us to the airport for final good byes. We left Ghana filled with love and gratitude, joy and inspiration, a bit tired from our fabulous visit and certain we’ll make a return visit some time in the future.’

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