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.