Reverend Stephen Akinola: a great minister of God and of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ; dogged in faith, distinct in Christian character, excellence, diligence and resilience in the face of adversities and adversaries.

Highly esteemed Rev Stephen Akinola – that disciple whom The Lord Jesus loves, left in us that rare legacy of his contagious virtues ingrafted permanently installed in us.

His craving for optimum excellence in music in pursuit of the ultimate note spurred him to birth the “Pneuma Voices” by the Holy Spirit. A team under his personal oversight. Would be true to say that Pastor by the Holy Spirit was the inspiration for all the glorious ministrations with lyrics culled from his  sermons. A leadership powered by so much love of God with intense spirituality.

Perhaps a moment to also celebrate and honour the memories of our pre-deceased  members – Bro Joe (Umoh) Dickson, Sis Elsie Adowei, Sis Patience …

Pastor Stephen Akinola taught us the spirituality of music and potency of gospel music for soul winning and soul development; for personal edification & inspiration. Thank you Pastor Sir for the uncommon privilege of granting the Pneuma Voices, as we then were now metamorphosed to “Pneuma Legends” the much coveted rare privilege of ministering just before your glorious ministrations of the Word and the Spirit. Thank you  Pastor Sir!!

How can it be consigned to lost memories your meticulous insistence on musical excellence  powered by deep consecrated spirituality and Christian piety. To your memory Sir, we credit the gravity of our  ministrations to your sermons in lyrics which squeezed the congregants into  deeper Christian realignments, in tears.

We salute and remain  grateful Sir, for the opportunities of training, fatherhood and mentorship for higher service in God’s kingdom hence where we are today. You taught and coached us to love the Lord Jesus Christ

Adieu Sir, see you at the dawn of resurrection

Signed

Pst Gabriel Obunezi
Prof (Bishop) Prosper Ayawei
Pst Andrew Owate
Pst Chamberlain Osueke
Pst Tekena Ikoko
Pst Monima Bille
Sis Nonye Chambers
Sis Hannah Wilcox
Sis Abigail Itam
Sis Kess Amrasa
Sis Joy nee Bright
Sis Grace (Gracia) Michael- Nwuzor
Sis Sharon Olunde
Sis Marvis Egege
Bro Justin Wokekoro