Bronx,

On Sunday July 26th, 2009, the Apostolic Church Int. USA (Royal Assembly)
saw the ordination of Rev. Steven Assifuah. Rev. Steven Assifuah rose from
the ranks of Youth Leader in Ghana, to presiding Elder and was called into
the ministry by the late Apostle Boafo a few years ago. The auditorium was
packed with people from all walks of life within the United States as well
as guests from Ghana. The women ministry was so beautiful in their African
wear (kente) and colorful head gears. The men were mostly dressed in suits.

The service was officiated by Pastor J. A. Addotey the President of the
Apostolic Church International who travelled from Ghana Apostle and the Area
suprintendent Apostle Ben Lomotey. The ordination also brought around some
of the great men and women of God, including Rev. Adu Gyamfi (BBT),
Rev.(Dr.) Amankwa of Pentecost, Rev. Akufo, Rev. Alexander Edwards
(Toledo), Apostle Ben Paul (Ghana) just to mention a few and Rev. Richard
Amponsah who was the M.C. for the event.

The Apostolic Instinct choir - Abigail Sika Agyemang, Annette Aggrey, and
Nana Bee entertained the congregation with inspiring song ministrations. One
of the most exciting moment of the day was when the president of the
Apostolic Church got on his feet to clap and cheer the song ministration of
Jesse Nunoo - a seven year old girl of the children?s group- who will also
be an opening artist for Nana Bee during his second album launching.

One of the most emotional moments of the event was when the Apostles and the
other Pastors laid hands to pray for Rev. Assifuah and his wife; Osofo maame
Doris Assifuah. After the prayers, Apostle Addotey blessed them and there
were hugs and tears of joy. After the prayer section, Rev. Assifuah went to
change his suites into the official clergy uniform. When he came out in that
uniform, the whole congregation started shouting for joy; the trumpet
sounded and everybody in that room started singing. Some of the women placed
their cloths on the floor, some waved them in the air; others were brought
to tears.

Apostle Addotey?s message of the day touched the hearts of everyone present.
He encouraged the new ordained Pastor and his family and urged the
congregation for their utmost support as they journeyed together.

An ordination service speaks extremely powerfully to those already
ordained. It reminds us of our high calling and its divine origin. It
points out to us the privilege and thrill of being a minister of the
gospel.

The Apostolic Church wants to say a big thank you to all the guests that
graced the occasion, including 3G Media, Ghanaweb and Ababio Media
Production.