Nelson mandela

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International Circle of Faith (ICOF) P.O. Box 72 Sulphur, KY 40070

Phone: 502.410.4263 http://www.icof.net

Bernie L. Wade, PhD.

President/Presiding Bishop Robert Straube, PhD.

Asst. Presiding Bishop Daniel Joseph Ubonabasi

African Fivefold Roundtable David Ngwa, PhD.

Secretary General Africa Bishop Derrick Day

ICOF Fivefold Roundtable

As a global body of Christians representing more than 25 million people the International Circle of Faith (ICOF) has never paused to officially recognize a political leader. Frankly, rarely are political leaders worthy of taking time from the business of our King, Jesus Christ to participate in their self directed, self serving antics. Yet, today with great purpose, we pause to recognize the home going of NELSON MANDELA. Nelson Mandela former President of South Africa lived a life worthy of recognition. Certainly today, even Heaven has noticed his passing.

Apostle Bobby Sutton

Vice President Missions Dr. Ted & Janet Dones

Apostolic Revivalists Marcus Benson, Thd.

ICOF Europe

Bishop Peter Mitchell Apostle Torboe

ICOF Oceana

Dr. Tembi A. Tembi

ICOF Cameroon

John Rogers, PhD.

Just before Nelson Mandela was elected President of South Africa he gave a speech at the Zionist Christian Church Easter Conference. In that speech he read from Matthew Chapter 5, The Beatitudes. Then, President Mandela said, “The Good News borne by our risen Messiah (Jesus Christ) who chose not one race, who chose not one country, who chose not one language, who chose not one tribe, who chose ALL of humankind.” Nelson Mandela’s life-long example of standing against injustice, inequity, hatred and more is mirrored reflection of the life of Jesus Christ who gave Himself for the entire world.

Sr. VP of Development Dr. William Ouma

ICOF E. Africa

Bishop R. R. Iwatt

ICOF Nigeria

Bishop Asher Peri Bishop Glory Dhas

ICOF India

Bishop Joseph Freeson

ICOF Ghana

Bishop Herbert Gadian

ICOF Philippines

Bishop Anibal Guevara

ICOF Peru

Bishop David Tait

ICOF New Zealand Pastor Saleem Inayat

Chair Fivefold Roundtable Pastor Kanwal Sohail

Secretary General-Pakistan Bishop Dilshad Bhatti Bishop Riaz Sadiq

ICOF Pakistan

Nelson Mandela’s example of bringing hope to those held in man-made prisons is one that we can apply to the whole of a World that is desperately seeking release from the bondage of sin. While other religions preach a message of hate, promote violence while propagating the persecution and killing of followers of Jesus Christ we must take heart in the example left to us by Nelson Mandela. We must know that the God of Heaven is on the side of those who keep His word and that He is angry with the wicked every day! Our response should come from Christ to love those who hate us because of the name of Jesus Christ. It has been said by many in South Africa, “We have lost our father”. In Nelson Mandela’s passing, I hear these words of Jesus Christ: “My Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give you, I go away and I will come unto you. If you loved Me, rejoice because I go to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.” (The Gospel of John 14:27). In His grace, Dr. Bernie L. Wade - President 12/6/2013


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