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who was also our Consecration Night Speaker, and the Treasurer, Elder Ebenezer Agboka. We need to express our
thanks to the Greater New York Conference for donating the sum of ten thousand dollars to assist us in preparing
for the dedication. The Greater New Corporation Secretary/Treasurer, Pastor Lloyd Scharffenberg. Thank you all
for been a part of our story.

also thank Elder George Egwakhe, the Associate Treasurer of the General Conference, who would always put
I aside his official assignment to see to it that we get this work done. Thank you so much. The West Central
African Division President, Dr. Elie Weick-dido, the Secretary, Dr. Kinsley Anonaba, the Treasurer, Elder
Emmanuel Manu. The Nigerian Union Presidents, Dr Oyeleke Owolabi, Dr. Bassey Udoh and Dr. Francis Daria.
All the Pastors present here today. The North America Council of Eastern Nigeria (NACENA) President, Dr.
Charles Imo and his executives.

thank my wife and children for their support through the trying times of this journey. It has not been easy on
I the family but thank God that they have been very understanding. I love you all dearly. I thank God for my
mother and my siblings. Mama has been a big source of encouragement so also my brothers and sisters. God bless
you all abundantly

bove all I ascribe all praise, honor, adoration, power and majesty to our Almighty God, the Alpha and Omega,
Athe King of kings and Lord of lords for beginning this journey and bringing it a glorious conclusion to the
glory His name. This sanctuary will stand to attest to all who worship here and to the entire world that this is a
miracle center. To God be the glory, for this great thing which He done for His children and will continue to do in
the life of each one of us. Amen.

n reviewing our past history, having
Itraveled over every step of advance to hen the LORD restored the fortunes
our present standing, I can say, Praise Wof Zion, we were like those who
God! As I see what God has wrought, I am filled dreamed. Our mouths were filled with
with astonishment, and with confidence in Christ laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was
as leader. We have nothing to fear for the future, said among the nations, The LORD has done great
except as we shall forget the way the Lord things for them. The LORD has done great

has led us, and His teaching in our past things for us, and we are filled with joy.”
history. —Ps. 126:1-3 NIV
—E.G White, Life Sketches, p.196

t has been a journey of faith thus the theme of this Dedication program: “Ebenezer” “Not by might but by My
ISpirit”. The Lord championed the course of this journey and blessed be His name that it turned out glorious. He
is an awesome God worthy of all praises and thanksgiving. He is good!

Pastor Okezie Erondu