User talk:Yemieke

United African Methodist Church Organization
The founding fathers of the United African Methodist Church (ELEJA) were members of the Westleyan Church, Ereko, Lagos. They were also full members of Faji Circuit. Many of them were Class Leaders of the Church. Towards the end of the year 1917, a new minister, Rev. D. H. Loko was transferred to the Wesleyan Church Ereko and he wanted to effect certain changes in the Administration of the church,Most of this changes however were to affect adversely the African way of life of members many of the actions that followed was believed to be an encroachment on the rights and tradition of the people and had nothing to do with Christianity as a religion, and also considered un-biblical thus a serious misunderstanding ensued between the ministers and members. The inability of the leadership of the Wesleyan Church to peacefully arrive at a resolve prompted the inception of the United African Methodist Church in 1917. The Church had most of its members confined to The Island of Lagos Nigeria, but as time went on it spread to Ebute-Metta occasioned by the establishment and affiliation of more churches, it became imperative to spread the gospel outside the State and indeed the country. Thus there was need for an administrative structure, an Executive committee was put in place comprising of members from Lagos and Ebute-Metta, it was later enlarged to take in members outside the municipal area of Lagos and was re-designated 'Organization Executive'. This change also brought about what would become the first constitution which was later approved at a session of the first Annual Conference of the United African Methodist Church (Eleja) held during the 25th Anniversary celebrations between December 1942 and January 1943

The United African Methodist Church will appreciate the blessing of having you among us by visiting our website today. We want to extend a warm welcome to each visitor. It is our prayer that the Lord will touch you in a mighty way as we lift up the glorious name of Jesus our wonderful Savior. If you are not a member. or just visiting our city, we invite you to worship with us or continue to visit us on the internet to receive the Word of God. We ask that you prayerfully consider becoming a part of our anointed church and also of what God is doing here at The United African Methodist Church. If you have any questions concerning our ministry or have prayer needs please feel free to call, visit our church, see our posts and forums on the link page or send us an e-mail at feedback@unitedafricanmethodistchurch.org. You can Also Follow us on twitter and face book where we share inspirational messages and prayers to help you maintain and upgrade your christian life. "Come near to God and he will come near to you." Yemieke (talk) 02:28, 17 March 2011 (UTC)