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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
Our Ref: COP/CO/VOL.30/0225/15 Office of the Chairman
P. O. Box 2194
Accra
May 9, 2015
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ALL ASSEMBLIES
THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST
WORLDWIDE
Dearly Beloved,
To the glory of God, the 41ST Session of the General Council Meetings of the Church
held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, under the theme, “Being a
good steward of God in my Generation”, have ended successfully. The presence of
God was greatly felt among us. The Lord spoke to us through the ministration of His
word, various prophecies and songs to strengthen and assure the church of his
unfailing love and grace to preserve us and see us through the end.
We have the pleasure therefore, to inform you of some of the decisions that were
taken during the meetings.
Creation of Areas
The Atlanta Area in USA would be created in September 2015.
Creation of Districts
The following twenty-nine (29) districts have been approved for creation in
September 2015;
District Nation
1. Mbikko - Uganda
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2. Iganga - Uganda
3. Djamisa - The Gambia
4. Unah - The Gambia
5. Oslo - Norway
6. Ammerud - Norway
7. Ayetoro - Nigeria
8. Yaoundé - Cameroon
9. Bamenda - Cameroon
10. South London PIWC - UK
11. Wembley PIWC - UK
12. Paris Argenteuil - France
13. New York, Bethel - USA
14. New York, Springfield - USA
15. Harrisburg - USA
16. Patterson - USA
17. Gaithersburg - USA
18. Jacksonville - USA
19. Herndon - USA
20. San Bernardino - USA
21. Broum-Broum - Burkina Faso
22. Toudweogho - Burkina Faso
23. Boura - Burkina Faso
24. Apeyeme - Togo
25. Nandota - Togo
26. Boukoki - Niger
27. Yantala - Niger
28. Tillabery - Niger
29. Weayon - Liberia
Call to the Full Time Ministry
Fifty-two (52) candidates who passed the ministerial interviews in their respective
Nations were accepted into the ministry:
Name Nation
1. Michael Mendi Echu, - Equatorial Guinea
2. Ronald Matende - Uganda
3. Godfrey Nalenya - Uganda
4. Enoch Malik - Chad
5. Carlos Magno Orselli Alves - Brazil
6. Ronei Da Costa Leite Filho - Brazil
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7. Richard Yaw Kwakye - UK
8. Elvis Nateh Edem Nague - UK
9. Israel Dumbuya - Sierra Leone
10. Peter Sorie Mansaray - Sierra Leone
11. Paul Karim - Sierra Leone
12. Augustine Turay - Sierra Leone
13. Livingstone Joseph Mensah - Norway
14. Babatunde Stanley Owulabi - Norway
15. Elias Kouesivi Sognonnou - Nigeria
16. Paul Kouesi Atiogbe - Nigeria
17. Musabugula A. Petro - DR. Congo
18. Nkunda Kutu Dandy - DR. Congo
19. Kankou Tubelangana Alian - DR. Congo
20. Philip Awereh Chemel - Canada
21. Daniel Kwaakye - Spain
22. Cashious Chimumira - Zimbabwe
23. David Osei-Nimo - USA
24. Thompson Eduful - USA
25. Dr. Karl Okyere Badu - USA
26. Seth Osei - USA
27. Godfred Amuzu - USA
28. Daniel Sarkwa Otu - USA
29. Emmanuel Asamoah Gyan - USA
30. Martin Adjei - USA
31. Leslie Lamtei Lawson - USA
32. Martin Nyanzu - USA
33. Isaac Ameyaw - USA
34. Wilberforce Sampson Ohene - USA
35. Emmanuel Asante - USA
36. Joseph Martouanga - Cameroon
37. Eyebe Marcel - Cameroon
38. Richard Gbanle Nyamy - Guinea Conakry
39. Germain Emmanuel - Guinea Conakry
40. Raogo Somaila Koma - Burkina Faso
41. Issouf Loue - Burkina Faso
42. Leonard Ouedraogo - Burkina Faso
43. Some Abraham - Burkina Faso
44. Wodiade Nazah Koffi Hunake- Togo
45. Senyo Kossi Wolako - Togo
46. Djabigou Nadiedjoa - Togo
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47. Etchi Kossi Emmanuel - Togo
48. Lino Wandile Naete - Swaziland
49. Kokou Tonah Yaovi - Niger
50. Firmin Adewoumi Foumicho - Niger
51. Stephen Nyampong - Thailand
52. Alfred Lahai - Liberia
Tent Ministry
The under-listed have been called into the Tent –making ministry in their
respective Nations:
Name Nation
1. Godfrey Manda - Zambia
2. Persuade Chiwinda - Zimbabwe
3. Tinago Mirira - Zimbabwe
4. Emmanuel Mensah - Guinea Conakry
5. Toblome Piko - Mali
6. Issouf Loue - Burkina Faso
PTS Candidates
The following ministers are scheduled to come for ministerial training at the
Pentecost Theological Seminary by August 2015:
Name Nation
1. Edwin Mathew - India
2. Michael Mendi Echu, - Equatorial Guinea
3. Godfrey Mwanza - Zambia
4. Lino Wandile Naete - Swaziland
5. Alvaro Gomez - The Gambia
6. Ibrahima Badjie - The Gambia
7. Stephen Amoussou - The Gambia
8. Augustine Turay - Sierra Leone
9. Israel Dumbuya - Sierra Leone
10. Alexandre Arnanca Semo - Mozambique
11. Bimenyimana Xavier - Rwanda
12. Shepherd Maipo - Zimbabwe
13. Dominic Antwi - Gabon
14. Stephen Nyampong - Thailand
15. Edwin Motse - Botswana
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Upgrading to Full Overseer-ship
The under-listed thirty-seven (37) Probationary Overseers have been upgraded to
full Overseership:
1. Godfrey Kasigwa - Uganda
2. Anaclet Myango - Uganda
3. P/Ovr. Charles Sam (2) - Nigeria
4. P/Ovr. Stephen Adebayo - Nigeria
5. P/Ovr. Emmanuel Mensah - Nigeria
6. Jonas Bekpene Beddim - China
7. Alemayehu Oda - Ethiopia
8. Clement Sande - Malawi
9. Jean Daniel Noumegni - Cameroon
10. Victor Mbuku Ndowa - Cameroon
11. Eric Niyonzima - Burundi
12. Byamungu Mweni Onersphore - Burundi
13. Sileimar Maximiliano Esteves Oliveira Brazil
14. Daniel Owusu Ansah - Austria
15. Shelter Laud Kunustor - UK
16. Samuel Essiam - UK
17. Benjamin K. Arthur - UK
18. Kwesi Addison - Australia
19. Daniel Okyere - Mali
20. Michel Kassongue - Mali
21. Pierre Samake - Mali
22. Stephen Asomah Bonnah - Spain
23. Michael Acquaah - Germany
24. Anthony Boachie - Germany
25. Godwin Hosea Ampofo - USA
26. John Kenneth Owusu - USA
27. Samuel Koomson - USA
28. Frank Ayisi - USA
29. Yaw Adade Tabi - USA
30. Opata Samuel - Togo
31. Yagou Bakiboanane - Togo
32. Pali-Pali - Togo
33. Boimah Metzger - Liberia
34. Joseph Esson - Liberia
35. Benjamin Wiles - Liberia
36. Martins Kieh - Liberia
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Call to the Pastorate
The following thirty-two (32) overseers have been called to the pastorate:
Name Nation
1. Godfrey Mwanza - Zambia
2. Leone Bwile - Zambia
3. Patrick Somili - Zambia
4. Zintambila Chimdzakazi - Zambia
5. Emmanuel Marfo - Australia
6. Akali Mendy - The Gambia
7. Edward Camara - The Gambia
8. Isaac Kofi Mensah - South Africa
9. Jean Claude Mutana - Burundi
10. Argaw Bekele - Ethiopia
11. Zewdu Medeska - Ethiopia
12. Joseph Asiedu Tieku - Canada
13. Ndendissa Martin - Congo Brazzaville
14. Mounandza Israel Paul - Congo Brazzaville
15. Jacob Kayete - Kenya
16. Silas Koilel - Kenya
17. Isaiah Oripu - Kenya
18. Matthew Kwadwo Poku - USA
19. Samuel S. Sackey-Hughes - USA
20. Samuel Nana Yeboah - USA
21. Paul Asante Yeboah - USA
22. Frank Agyemang Prempeh - USA
23. Justin Tapsoba - Burkina Faso
24. Kwami Dzifanou Gilbert Adzalo Burkina Faso
25. Emmanuel Sika Kwame - Burkina Faso
26. Esaie Dabire - Burkina Faso
27. Esaie Dombe - Burkina Faso
28. Issouf Loue - Burkina Faso
29. Tear Wesseh - Liberia
30. Bill Hena - Liberia
31. Farai Sigauke - Zimbabwe
32. Happyson Simango - Zimbabwe
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Election of Executive Council Members
Constitutional amendment has been made to expand the membership of the
Executive Council from 9 to 15. The following were therefore elected as members
of the Executive Council:
Aps. Joseph Kwame Assabil
Aps. David Tekper
Aps. Yaw Adjei-Kwarteng
Aps. Mark Obeng Andoh
Aps. Isaac Nii Kotey Djani
Aps. Dr. Emmanuel Anthony Owusu
End of Missionary Tour
The following ministers have ended their missionary tours and have been recalled
home;
1. Aps. Peter Kofi Dzemekey
2. Aps. Emmanuel Offei Ankrah Abdau
3. Aps. J.O. Kesse
4. Aps. J.K. Ocloo
5. Ps. Samuel Edzii Davidson
6. Ps. Kouassi Miezan
7. Ps. Evans Akuffo
8. Ps. Samuel Nsiah
Call to Missions
The following Ministers have been called to Missions;
1. Aps. Daniel Owusu Akyaw
2. Aps. Dr. Dela Quampah
3. Ps. Semenya Yao Dogbe
4. Ps. Benjamin Aboagye
5. Ps. Samuel Yaw Berkoh
6. Ps. Francis Agyeman Badu
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7. Ps. Dieudonne Nuekpe
8. Ps. Kouassi Kouakou Yeboua (Cote D’Ivoire)
9. Ps. Sam Agyemang Tabi (Italy)
10. Ps. Dan Ato-Eduah (Germany)
11. Ps. Isaac Anane Sarfo (USA)
12. Ps. Ps. Raymond Odei (UK)
Appointment of Area Heads
The following ministers have been appointed as Area Heads;
1. Aps. Emmanuel offei Ankrah Badu
2. Aps. Joseph Ocloo
3. Aps. J.O. Kesse
4. Aps. Peter Dzemekey
5. Evg. Robert Dentu
6. Ps. William P. Edzorhoho
7. Ps. William Boakye-Agyarko
8. Ps. Gideon Obeng Darko Debrah
9. Ps. Philip Appoh
10. Ps. Michael Agyemang Amoako (USA)
11. Ps. Kwadwo Adu Yeboah (Italy)
12. Ps. George Korankye (Israel)
13. Ps. Emmanuel Amissah (Portugal)
14. Ps. Alphonse Coly (National Head)
Call to the Office of Evangelist
Pastor Samuel Appiah of Dubai has been called to the office of Evangelist.
Call to the Office of Apostle
The following ministers have been called to the office of Apostle:
1. Isaac Nii Kotei Djani
2. Dr. Dela Quampah
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3. Isaac K. Amoako
4. Daniel Owusu Akyaw
5. Samuel Ofori
6. Dr. Daniel K. Walker
7. Oheneba Kwame Twumasi Appiah Bonnah (UK)
8. Sam Agyemang Tabi (Italy)
9. Kwadwo Adu Yeboah (Italy)
10. Peter Owusu Amponsah (USA)
11. Alphonse Coly (Senegal)
Transfers
The following ministers would proceed on transfer by September, 2015:
GENERAL
1. Aps. Joseph Ocloo leaves Congo DR for Ho
2. Aps. J.O. Kesse leaves Senegal for Sefwi Wiawso
3. Aps. Peter Dzemekey leaves Rwanda for Akim Oda
4. Aps. Emmanuel Offei Ankrah Badu leaves Kenya for Abuakwa
5. Aps. Sam Agyemang Tabi leaves Italy for Austria as National Head
6. Aps. Alphonse Coly now takes over as National Head for Senegal
7. Aps. Dr. Dela Quampah leaves PTS for South Africa as National Head
8. Aps. Daniel Owusu Akyaw leaves New Tafo for Zambia as National Head
9. Ps. Samuel Nsiah leaves Zambia for Santa Maria as a District Pastor
10. Ps. Emmanuel Ennin leaves Czech Republic for Israel as National Head
11. Ps. Raymond Odei leaves UK for Denmark as National Head
12. Ps. Isaac Anane Sarfo leaves USA for Argentina as National Head
13. Ps. Dan Ato-Eduah leaves Germany for Czech Republic as National Head
14. Ps. Emmanuel Amissah leaves Portugal for Napoli as Area Head
15. Ps. Isaac L. Abankwah leaves Ireland North Dist. for Spain as a District Pastor
16. Ps. Evans Akuffo leaves Lesotho for South Africa as a District Pastor
17. The National Head of Spain now takes oversight responsibility for Portugal
18. Ps. Samuel Edzii Davidson leaves Cape Verde for Akwatia
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19. Ps. Samuel Nsiah leaves Zambia for Santa Maria
20. Ps. Benjamin Aboagye leaves Aboom for Cape Verde as National Head
21. Ps. Samuel Y. Berko leaves Darkuman for Kenya as National Head
22. Ps. Semenya Y. Dogbe leaves Kpassa for DR. Congo as National Head
23. Ps. Fracis Agyemang-Badu leaves Abrepo for Rwanda as National Head
24. Ps. Kouassi Kouakou Yeboua leaves Cote D’Ivoire for Central African
Republic as the Missionary in charge
25. Ps. George Prah Amonoo now leaves Missions for Darkuman.
26. The vacancies at Ethiopia and Lesotho shall be filled in the course of the year
AFRICA
BURUNDI
1. Ovr. David Akili Lwindi leaves Bujumbura for Kanyosha Distrcit
2. P/Ovr. Byamungu Mweni Onersphore leaves Kanyosha for Kayanza province
3. P/Ovr. Christian Bucuni leaves Ciya for Ndava province.
BURKINA FASO
1 Ps.. Ouedraogo Momouni leaves Nako for Ouahigouya
2. Ps. Tassembedo Idrissa leaves Korsimoro for Ziniare
3. Ps. Tapsoaba Justin leaves Ziniare for Boura
4. Ps. Kabore Theophane leaves Ouahigouya for Gaoua as Zonal Pastor
5. Ps. Joel Kambou leaves Fada for Gangalma
6. P/Ovr. Some Abraham is called and stationed at Nako
7. P/Ovr. Ouedraogo Leonard is called and stationed at Fada
8. P/Ovr. Koma R. Somaila is called and stationed at Fara
Sick Leave
Pastor Antoinne Ilboudo has been given 6 months sick leave effective 1st June,
2015. The two (2) new Districts Broum Broum and Toudbweogho will be filled in
the course of the year
CAMEROON
1. Ernest Sibum Macndang is called and stationed at Douala District.
GABON
1. Pastor Richard Amankwah leaves Libreville for Franceville District
2. Ps. Dominic Antwi leaves Franceville for Pentecost Theological Seminary
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KENYA
1. Ps. Gabriel Omondi Arianda leaves Narok for Loitokito District.
2. Ps. Shadrach Ntete Kiriama leaves Loitokito for Eldoret.
LIBERIA
1. Pastor Eric A. Kollie leaves Gardnersville for Monrovia West
2. Pastor. Joseph Keah leaves Monrovia West for Sanniquellie
3. Pastor Jusu Funbulleh leaves Rivercess for Fishtown
4. Pastor Isaac Dioh leaves Fishtown for Robertsport
5. Pastor Joseph Bedell leaves Kolahum for Rivercess
6. Pastor Bill Hena leaves Robertsport for Gardnersville.
7. Ovr. McKeeva Arkoi leaves Gbarpolu for headoffice
MALAWI
1. Ps. Edward Sande leaves Nancholi for Ntechu District.
2. Ps. Jimmy Kuthakwaanthu Mbewe leaves Ntechu for Nancholi District.
MALI
1. Ps. Daniel Poudiougo is to be stationed at Segou
2. Ps. Jonas Coulibaly is to be stationed at Ouelessebougou
3. Ps. Michel Kassogue is now to be stationed at Keleya
4. P/Ovr. Toblome Piko is called and stationed at PIWC-Bamako
MOZAMBIQUE
1. Ovr. William Dique Manjoge leaves Beira – Manga to Chimoio as District
Overseer
2. Ovr. Pereira Danca Patricio is to take responsibility of Beira Manga in addition
to his district Beira –Inhamizua
3. Ps. Bernardo Mandichinja Sabao leaves Chimoio for Beira
NIGER
1. Ovr. Abubakar Abdou leaves Dosso for Dogon Doutchi as District Overseer
2. P/Ovr. Kokou Tonah Yaovi is called and stationed at Tillabery
3. P/Ovr. Firmin Adewuomi Foumicho is called and stationed at Dosso District
NIGERIA
1. P/Ovr. Paul Kouesi Atiogbe is called and stationed at Ifo
2. P/Ovr. Elias Kouesivi Sognonnou is called and stationed at Ayetoro.
3. Ps. Paulin Adouvi has been recalled back to the Republic of Benin.
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THE GAMBIA
1. P/Ovr. Perre A. Mendy is called and stationed at Djamisa District
2. P/Ovr. Moses Meny is called and stationed at Banjul District.
3. The National Head will now take responsibility of Brikama District.
4. Greater Banjul District will now be known as Serrekunda District.
SOUTH AFRICA
1. Pastor Alex Boakye leaves Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg as District Pastor
2. Pastor Evans Adu Akuffo leaves Lesotho for Port Elizabeth
3. Pastor James Alfred Quaicoe leaves Witbank to PIWC, Kempton Park as
Resident Pastor and FAM for National office
4. Ovr. John Pulumani Thamsanqa leaves Polokwane for Witbank.
5. Pastor Bernard Anyimadu of Pretoria District takes additional oversight of
Polokwane Assembly until further notice.
6. Pastor Vumille Mandila leaves Bloomfontein to Durban as District Pastor and in
addition takes oversight of Kokstad until further notice.
7. Pastor Isaac Kofi Mensah leaves Durban for Bloomfontein District.
TOGO
1. Apostle Nabiek Bilah leaves Atakpame for Lome (Maritime-Sud) as Area Head
2. Evg Gadze K. Alavanyo leaves Lome (Maritime-Sud) for Kara as Area Head.
3. Pastor Agbekli K. Folly leaves Kara for Atakpame as Area Head.
4. Pastor Pilante Tchakpala leaves Tabligbo for Danyi Apeyeme.
5. Pastor Bintchatime Koupokabe leaves Djarkpanga for Nandota.
6. Pastor Egbani Benoit Simile leaves Guerinkouka for Tabligbo.
7. Pastor Sandja Nambou leaves Glei for Guerinkouka.
8. Ovr. Lemon Komila leaves Kati for Glei.
9. P/Ovr. Wodiade Nazah K. Hunake is called and stationed Agbelouve
10. P/Ovr. Etchi Kossi Emmanuel is called and stationed at Yanda
11. P/Ovr. Senya Kossi Wolako is called and stationed at Djarkpanga
12. P/Ovr. Djabigou Nadiedjoa Roger is called and stationed at Kati
UGANDA
1. P/Ovr. Ronald Matende is called and stationed at Iganga district
2. P/Ovr. Godfrey Nalenya is called and stationed at Mbikko District
3. Ovr. Desire Twireze leaves Jinja for Kampala East District
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EUROPE
FRANCE
1. Pastor Joseph Yeboah leaves Toulouse for Paris Argenteuil District
2. Pastor Peter Owusu leaves Marseille for Toulouse District
GERMANY
1. Pastor Mensah Boamah leaves Hamburg PIWC for Nurnberg.
HOLLAND
1. Pastor Benjamin O.K. Anaba leaves Amsterdam for Rotterdam District
2. Pastor Charles Amoah leaves for Amsterdam Nord for Amsterdam Distrcit
3. Pastor David Ampofo leaves Rotterdam for Amsterdam Noord District
ITALY
1. Aps. Kojo Adu Yeboah leaves Napoli for Vicenza as Area Head
2. Ps. Emmanuel Amissah leaves Portugal for Napoli as Area Head
3. Ps. Michel Bille leaves Verona for Pordonne and Udine
4. Ps. Dennice Akomah Asamoah leaves Pordenone for Brescia
5. Ps. Stephen Twum Barima leaves Brescia for Bergamo
6. Ps. George Kwadwo Asomaning leaves Udine for Milan
7. Ps. George Ofori leaves Arona for Palermo
8. Ps. Michael Adusei leaves Palermo for Arona
9. Ps. Thomas Osei leaves Ancona for Reggio
10. Ps. Justice Bobbie-Ansah leav es Reggio Emilia to Verona
UK
1. Ps. Dr. Benjamin K. Debrah leaves Archway PIWC for PIWC FGT.
2. Ps. Mike Tedeku leaves Manchester for Harlow District
3. Ps. Mike De Heer leaves Harlesden for Dagenham District in London North Area
4. Ps. Ralph Wiafe leaves Harlow for Harlesden District in the London North Area
5. Ps. Dr. Elorm Donkor will now take responsibility of the Birmingham PIWC.
6. P/Ovr. Charles Teddy Adupong is called and stationed at Wembley PIWC /
Archway PIWC
7. P/Ovr. William Doe Kubeajor is called and stationed at South London PIWC.
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AMERICA
CANADA
1. P/Ovr. Philip Awereh is called and appointed as the National Youth and
Children Minister. He will also take responsibility of Peel PIWC
USA
1. Evang. Stephen Omane Yeboah leaves the Evangelism Directorate for Atlanta
Area as Regional Head.
2. Ps. Michael Agyemang Amoako leaves Chicago for Washington Area as
Regional Head.
3. Ps. John K. Ansah leaves Richmond for National office as Evangelism Director.
4. Ps. Peter M. Wilie leaves Phoenix to PTS-Leominster.
5. Ps. Foday Kaba Dumbuya leaves Charlotte for Boston as District Pastor.
6. Ps. Hayford Gyampoh leaves Indiana for Charlotte as District Pastor.
7. Ps. George Mike Portuphy leaves Boston for Columbus as District Pastor.
8. Pastor Jehu K. A. Gyimah leaves Oakland for Chicago as district Pastor.
9. Ovr. Samuel Nana Yeboah leaves PIWC Buffalo for Indiana.
10. Ovr. Matthew K. Poku leaves Trenton for Bethel.
11. Ovr. John Kenneth Owusu leaves Sacramento for Richmond.
12. Ovr. Paul Asante Yeboah leaves PIWC Worcester for Baltimore.
13. Ovr. Yaw Adade Tabi leaves Baltimore for Rhode Island.
14. P/Ovr. Seth Osei is called and stationed at Gaithersburg.
15. P/Ovr. Martin Adjei is called and stationed at Jacksonville.
16. P/Ovr. Wilberforce Sampson Ohene is called and stationed at Herndon.
17. P/Ovr. Isaac Ameyaw is called and stationed at San Bernardino.
18. P/Ovr. Daniel Sarkwah Out is called and stationed at Saettle.
19. P/Ovr. David Osei-Nimo is called and stationed at Oakland.
20. P/Ovr. Thompson Eduful is called and stationed at Harrisburg.
21. P/Ovr. Karl Okyere Badu is called and stationed at Springfield.
22. P/Ovr. Emmanuel Asamoah Gyan is called and stationed at Patterson.
23. P/Ovr. Emmanuel R. Asante is called and stationed at Trenton.
24. P/Ovr. Leslie Lamtei Lawson is called and stationed at Buffalo.
25. P/Ovr. Godfred Amuzu is called and stationed at Phoenix.
26. P/Ovr. Martin Nyanzu is called and stationed at Sacramento.
BRAZIL
1. Carlos Magno Orselli Alves is called and stationed at Rio Novo
2. Ronei Da Costa Leite Filho is called and stationed at Juiz De Fora
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I pray that the Holy Spirit shall lead you and the Lord God Almighty shower His
mercies on you all as His good Stewards.
OPOKU ONYINAH (APOSTLE DR.)
CHAIRMAN
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