A 55-year-old woman in the Ashanti Region has given birth to triplets after 25 years of marriage without a child, in what her family and church members describe as a miraculous answer to years of prayer.
The woman, identified as Linda Ampofo, a member of The Church of Pentecost in the Brofoyedru District of the Kwadaso Area, delivered the triplets on January 13, 2026, to the glory of God.
Family members and church leaders have described the birth as a miracle and an answer to years of prayer.
Mrs Ampofo had experienced several miscarriages, often losing her pregnancies around the fourth month. Her final miscarriage occurred in 2014.
Despite the challenges, she remained confident that God would intervene and bless her with a family.
Mrs Ampofo continued to serve in the church as a devoted Christian and member of The Church of Pentecost. She was known for waking up early to clean the church premises and consistently participating in church activities and prayer gatherings, particularly at the Brofoyedru Central Assembly.
As the firstborn of her parents, she said she remained focused on her faith and did not allow her situation to discourage her. She drew strength from the Word of God and the weekly morning prayers, popularly known as “Emergency”, held at the church district.
“I was born into The Church of Pentecost. I was taught that the God who worked miracles in the olden days is still working today. That kept me strong. Despite my situation, I was not discouraged. I continued to serve God and support His work while waiting for my miracle. I never stopped praying, and my pastors and some church members kept encouraging me that God would answer me one day,” she recounted.
Following years of waiting, church leaders encouraged her not to abandon her faith but to continue trusting God regardless of her age.
Mrs Ampofo said she was eventually told by a doctor that she was pregnant after she visited the hospital when she was unwell.
“We were eight women believing God for children. Seven of them have had their babies, leaving me alone. Anytime I conceived, I lost the pregnancy. That was my biggest worry. I kept asking God in prayer what sin I had committed that He could not forgive, to bless me with even one child. But my pastors told me not to give up,” she said.
She said she was stunned when she was informed that she was carrying three babies.
“Last year, when the doctor told me I was carrying three babies, I started shaking. I was very surprised. Even in my youthful years I could not carry a pregnancy, so at age 55, I doubted it. I asked the doctor, ‘With which womb am I carrying three children?’ But truly, on 13th January, God had mercy on me and blessed me with these children,” Mrs Ampofo added.
She subsequently delivered the triplets on January 13, 2026, while a naming ceremony was held at the Brofoyedru Central Auditorium on Sunday, July 6, 2026.
Together with her husband, Deacon Kwame Ampofo, church leaders, family, friends and members of The Church of Pentecost, the new mother, dressed in white, celebrated and glorified God for what she described as a remarkable blessing.
Mrs Ampofo expressed profound gratitude to God, as well as to the leadership and members of the church for their encouragement and prayers throughout her years of waiting.
She encouraged other married women, particularly Christian women experiencing similar challenges, not to lose hope but to remain steadfast in their faith.
According to her, God remains faithful and will grant them their own testimonies in His appointed time.
Her husband, Deacon Kwame Ampofo, also expressed gratitude to God for what he described as a special grace that enabled them to continue believing.
He disclosed that although he was sometimes discouraged as a married man without children, he remained confident that God would reward them for diligently seeking Him.
He added that the birth of the triplets had strengthened his faith and inspired him to serve God even better under all circumstances.
‘The Lord has done great things for us’
Delivering the sermon at the naming ceremony, the Head Pastor of the Brofoyedru Praise Temple, Joshua Appiah, preached on the theme, “The LORD has done great things for us,” taken from Psalm 126:3 and Psalm 30:5b.
He highlighted how joy at the end of every trial can redefine the faith of believers after seasons of weeping and affliction.
He encouraged the congregation to use Mrs Ampofo’s experience as a case study and continue trusting God for transformation.
He urged believers to hold firmly to their faith through the knowledge of God’s Word, which he said is effective in empowering Christians to overcome trials.
Meanwhile, the Presiding Elder of the Brofoyedru Central Assembly of The Church of Pentecost, Elder Thomas Tuffuor, urged members to remain content and refrain from moving from one prayer camp to another.
He stressed that God remains at work in the Church for the welfare of His children.
A rare pregnancy at 55
Medical professionals note that natural conception at age 55 is extremely rare, as most women at that stage have reached menopause, when the ovaries stop releasing eggs, making pregnancy without medical intervention highly unlikely.
A woman is considered to have reached menopause after going 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. This milestone typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being around 51.
The stages of menopause include perimenopause, which usually begins in a woman’s 40s as hormone levels change and periods become irregular; menopause, which is reached after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle; and post-menopause, which refers to the years following menopause.
The birth of the triplets has brought joy to the family, the church and the wider Brofoyedru community, with many describing it as a testimony of faith, patience and perseverance.
The story has also become a source of encouragement to many couples, particularly within the church, who continue to hope and pray for children.
