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COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER DAILY INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDELINES Wednesday, 26th April 2023 Intercession 1: Father, in the name of Jesus, we decree the destruction of every agent of the devil against the full delivery of “Operation Hit Your Target”, resulting in the invasion of unprecedented multitudes into this church this coming Sunday – Job. 22:28 Intercession 2: Father, in the name of Jesus, grant supernatural utterance to every foot-soldier on the go for Christ this week, leading to massive salvation of souls, and ingathering of record-breaking multitudes this coming Sunday – 2Thess. 3:1 Intercession 3: Father, in the name of Jesus, continue to send us the rain of your life-transforming word, thereby establishing all our new converts and new members in the faith and in this church for life – 2 Cor. 3:18 Intercession 4: Father, in the name of Jesus, let the ears of every unsaved soul across our harvest field continue to hear the compelling sound of the Holy Spirit and be drafted into this church this coming Sunday – Is. 5:26 Intercession 5: Father, in the name of Jesus, let your presence be strong in our Midweek Communion service tonight and give every worshipper an encounter of a lifetime – Zep. 3:17

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER EXHORTATION LINES Wednesday, April 26, 2023 At the End it Shall Speak  Naaman was cleansed of his leprosy only after the 7th dip in Jordan – 2 Kgs 5:9-10/14/ Hab. 2:1-2  We must keep anxiety away from us for that will connote doubt – Phi. 4:6-7/ Jam. 1:5-7  We must continue to acknowledge Christ as the Master builder of the Church –Mat. 16:18/ Jhn 15:5  When we give Him praise for what He has done, He respond with fearful order of growth – Eph. 5:20/ Psa. 65:5-7

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER DOCUMENTED TESTIMONIES Wednesday, 26th April 2023 1. Financial favour, Open Doors via Kingdom Outreach Before I came to this church, my life had no purpose but when I stepped in here, it has been from one vision to the other. Having given my all to this great vision of transformation using visuals, it looked like nothing was working, weeks turned months, months turned to years and sometimes I feel down but I drew strength from the word of God and my father the Bishop and my Zonal Pastor. While the operation was on going, I wanted to drop out and get a menial job to do but my Zonal Pastor encouraged me insisting that my change of level is in this operation and suddenly God showed up. Where we sold one of our movies to and it seems like we have been forgotten, they called, and they told me I was long over-due for payment and they asked for my account details and the following day the alert came, then while on the morning raid, someone dropped cash for me at home. We also unveiled the next phase of project God gave us and it was successful, and also someone from Canada watched our movie and asked how I do it that even in America, they will just add footage to make it up. Indeed, God of my father Bishop David Oyedepo has done strange things. I have not seen breakthrough like this before when all hope seems to be dim, this humorous God showed up, to Him alone be all the praise Samson ILAYA 3. Divine Healing Of Kidney Failure Via Holy Communion Sometimes in the year 2015, I became seriously ill and went to the General Hospital, Ikeja. There I was diagnosed of kidney problem. I was initially placed on drugs for some months but the illness still persists. Later the doctor said the kidney has finally failed and I needed to go for dialysis. I did every two weeks, but it all proved abortive. Then the doctor recommended that I should go for kidney transplant in India. At this point all hope for my survival seemed lost considering the amount so far spent and the enormous cost of the transplant. But I encouraged myself via the words that comes from this exalted altar, and I did not relent from going out for outreaches, and marketing Jesus. I also keyed into kingdom prayer particularly during “OPERATION RUN”. I partook in the holy communion and the Bishop prophetically cursed every sickness to be uprooted. That same day when I got home, I felt pressed and I went to the rest room where I excreted a centipede. The following day I noticed that all the symptoms, including the swollen part of my body and legs, had disappeared. I have come to give glory to almighty God. MRS STELLA ISIEKWENAMGBU

*MY DECLARATION FOR TODAY. JOSHUA 1:3.* Go and take charge in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Joshua 1:3; I am handing over to you every place you set foot, as I promised Moses.

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER DAILY INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDELINES Tuesday, 25th April 2023 Intercession 1: Father, in the name of Jesus, let there be strange order of exploits in our soul winning endeavors this week, resulting in massive harvest of souls into the Faith and into this church this coming Sunday – Ps. 92:10 Intercession 2: Father, by the blood of the Lamb, we decree that every veil over the hearts of men be torn off across our harvest field this week, thereby leading great and abiding multitudes to this church this coming Sunday – 2 Cor. 3:14 Intercession 3: Father, in the name of Jesus, let your Word go forth with power in our service(s) this coming Sunday, resulting in the supernatural multiplication of disciples of Christ in this church – Act. 6:7 Intercession 4: Father, in the name of Jesus, we cast out every evil beast seeking to manipulate our new converts, new members from being established in this church, resulting in the invasion of unprecedented multitudes into this church this coming Sunday – Ezek. 34:25 Intercession 5: Father, by the Holy Ghost, mobilize record-breaking multitudes into this church this coming Sunday – Acts 2:1-4/6

COVENANT HOUR PRAYER EXHORTATION LINES Tuesday, April 25, 2023 At the End it Shall Speak  Every revelation delivers fully at the end – Rom. 4:20-21 / Jhn 8:39  But we must keep our expectation alive till the end – Pro. 23:18/ Act 10:38  We must continue to give thanks to God for bringing people into our services – Psa. 127:1/ Jhn 6:44  When we give God thanks for what He has done, He multiplies the results – Psa. 67:5-7

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER DOCUMENTED TESTIMONIES Tuesday 25th April 2023 1. 7-Year Barrenness Terminated! ‘We believed God for the fruit of the womb after our marriage in 2009 to no avail. When the Wonder Double Season was flagged off, we engaged willingly and diligently. On Saturdays, we went out for souls and brought them in to Church. One of the Sundays, my husband and I brought in more than ten souls to Church and I had to leave our car to join the Church bus in order to bring in our converts. On 24th January, 2016, the Bishop said, “If anyone comes to Church next Sunday with a new soul and is not visited, then I am not sent.” I obeyed and the following week, I was confirmed pregnant for the first time after seven years. Thereafter, week, the enemy struck, and I started seeing blood. However, we kept declaring God’s Word and began to tell friends and families that God had done it, despite the medical reports of miscarriage and fibroids. I took a step of faith and registered for antenatal. At that visit, a 14-week old fetus was seen. On 14th December same year, God blessed us with a bouncing baby boy and in 2018, He blessed us with another baby boy. To God be the glory!’ — Tolulope and Oluwaseun Aina 2. Supernatural Change of Story Before I join this Church, my life was without meaning, I hired pastors everywhere that prays and fast for me, yet nothing positive to show for it. I engaged in all manner of spiritism, like batting in the river, batting with the blood of a chicken, incisions all over my body yet nothing good can be noticed around my life, instead I was going backward, until I came across this Commission. I gave my life to Christ and quit everything when I joined this great commission...This commission is indeed a rescue commission for me. Last year June, like Bishop Oyedepo normally will say ''IT IS FOOLISHNESS TO BE SHAMEFUL OF WHAT IS GAINFUL'' I keyed into soul winning shamelessly, sharing tracts in open bus stop and everywhere, winning souls for Christ and the God of this commission showed up suddenly. I was given miracle federal government Job appointment like a dream of the night with amazing packages without examination, interview etc. in fact they didn't even see my face. I was even given a higher rank, plus Health insurance for me, Husband and 4 children....as if that was not enough, again I got A text message again from Another Federal Gov Agency to come and pick up my Appointment letter. I sincerely bless the God of this commission The God of my Papa...BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO.......MATT 6 VS 33 IS A BOMB. MRS EJIRO.E

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER DAILY INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDELINES Monday, 24th April 2023 Intercession 1: Father, thank You for the record-breaking and abiding multitudes You drafted into our Service(s) yesterday, and for establishing the “Enough is Enough” verdict on all issues of concern in the lives of all worshippers – 1 Pet. 5:10 Intercession 2: Father, in the name of Jesus, we decree the destruction of all the powers of darkness out to resist the entrance of the gospel across our harvest field this week – Rev. 12:11 Intercession 3: Father, let the Holy Spirit blow his 'whistle' across our harvest field this week, resulting in the full delivery of the 4-level dimension growth ordained for this church this coming Sunday – Is. 5:26 Intercession 4: Father, we decree the release of reaper-angels to engage fully in the execution of ‘Operation Hit Your Target’ prophetic agenda this week, thereby turning this church to an ever-increasing city without walls – Matt. 13:39 Intercession 5: Father, in the name of Jesus, let every cell in this church replicate at least one more time on or before April 30, 2023 – Deut. 1:11 Monday, 24th April 2023 Intercession 1: Father, thank You for the record-breaking and abiding multitudes You drafted into our Service(s) yesterday, and for establishing the “Enough is Enough” verdict on all issues of concern in the lives of all worshippers – 1 Pet. 5:10 Intercession 2: Father, in the name of Jesus, we decree the destruction of all the powers of darkness out to resist the entrance of the gospel across our harvest field this week – Rev. 12:11 Intercession 3: Father, let the Holy Spirit blow his 'whistle' across our harvest field this week, resulting in the full delivery of the 4-level dimension growth ordained for this church this coming Sunday – Is. 5:26 Intercession 4: Father, we decree the release of reaper-angels to engage fully in the execution of ‘Operation Hit Your Target’ prophetic agenda this week, thereby turning this church to an ever-increasing city without walls – Matt. 13:39 Intercession 5: Father, in the name of Jesus, let every cell in this church replicate at least one more time on or before April 30, 2023 – Deut. 1:11

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER EXHORTATION LINES Introduction:  We serve the God of times and seasons, Who makes all things beautiful in His time – Eccl. 3:1-2/11  But we must hold fast to the profession of our faith till the end to see any divine agenda fully delivered – Hab. 2:1-4/ Heb. 10:23  Absolute confidence in God is required to see God’s plan come to pass both in our midst and in our lives as individuals – Rom. 4:17-21/ Phi. 3:3 This week our Exhortation line is focused on “At the End, It shall Speak” – Hab. 2:1-3 Monday, April 24, 2023 At the End it Shall Speak  Every vision speaks loudest at the end – Hab. 2:1-3  But we must keep our faith alive to see God’s word fully delivered – Mak 9:23/ Jhn 11:40  We must continue to give thanks to God for the church to keep growing – Eph. 5:20/ Jer. 30:19  When we give God thanks for what He has done, we remind Him of what remains – Luk. 17:17-19

*MY DECLARATION FOR TODAY. EXODUS 14:15.* It is finally settled in your favour in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Exodus 14:15; The LORD said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Speak to the people of Israel, that they go forward.

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER DOCUMENTED TESTIMONIES Monday 24th April 2023 1. Divine Restoration and Promotion via Soul-Winning! “in June, I was sacked from my place of work unjustly. In October, I began to engage in outreach vigorously, not minding my predicament. During one of the services, Bishop Oyedepo declared another soul winning Operation, I engaged in it forcefully, bringing people to Church and ensuring they are established! That same month, God spoke to our international client to start paying my salary in dollars, while I was no longer working in the company. On Tuesday, I was still in the field trying to witness to someone, when I received a call that I had been restored to my place of work. Meanwhile, the Bishop declared earlier that someone would be recalled back to his place of work in a royal manner! Indeed, I was restored as a senior manager in my place of work!” ---James. S. 2. I Am Rescued and Totally Restored One faithful morning in September, I was at my usual spot to smoke my depression away, as I was in a cult and was rusticated from place of work due to fraud I was engaged in and my life was in shambles. I was given a flier by a young girl who also invited me to the morning prayers instead of wasting my mornings smoking. I started coming for the prayer hour, but I never attended Sunday service as I always gave her excuses, But I discovered she never seized praying for me and always following up on me since she met me. After three consecutive Sundays of avoiding her, I decided to come for the last Sunday of September and I couldn't resist but to keep attending. The following Sunday I gave my life to Christ and I noticed the urge to drink and smoke stopped, I wasn't comfortable with my friends anymore and withdrew from them. My thought pattern changed and my life started having meaning again. I also engaged fully with every instruction given by Papa, I went out for soul winning and ensured I followed up on my contacts. My health became fully restored, my infected finger got healed, I discovered my swollen testis had disappeared and gone back to normal, as I was diagnosed of an infection and have used many drugs and was meant to go for an operation, I don't look older than my age anymore. I am amazed at what my life has become in two months. I am rescued from destruction and my life now has a meaning. even my mum and neighbours are amazed at the new me. I thank the God of this commission. Felix.U.

*MY DECLARATION FOR TODAY. JOEL 2:26.* This week and beyond; both in secret and public, you shall not experience shame, disgrace or disappointment in any form in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Joel 2:26; And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

*MY DECLARATION FOR TODAY. ROM 8:28* You shall not be disadvantage today in any form in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Rom 8:28; And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

WSF PRAYER AND STUDY GUIDE Week 4- Saturday 22nd April, 2023 Intercession 1: Father, in the name of Jesus, continue to release laborers into our harvest field, resulting in the full delivery of the 4-level dimension growth ordained for this ‘Prophetic Weeks of Harvest’ – Matt. 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Intercession 2: Father, in the name of Jesus, visit our Winners Satellite Fellowship operations with grace for supernatural impact, leading to the growth and replication of cells all through this year – Act. 2:46-47 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Intercession 3: Father, by the mighty rushing wind of the Holy Ghost, compel the ingathering of record-breaking multitudes including all the harvest of this season into this church this coming Sunday – Act. 2:2/6 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. Saturday, 22nd April 2023 – Understanding the Demands of Growing Your Faith (Part 4)  One must crave for the enduement of the spirit of faith – 2 Cor. 4:13  We must beware of an evil conscience – 1 Tim 1:19/ 2 Chr. 16:9  One must engage in a lifestyle of praise and worship for continuous access to revelation – Psa. 16:11/ Psa. 100:4

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER DAILY INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDELINES Saturday, 22nd April 2023 Intercession 1: Father, let every contention of hell against the full delivery of “Operation Ark on the move” agenda be visited with divine vengeance, resulting in the influx of record-breaking multitudes into this church tomorrow Sunday – Ps. 68:1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. Intercession 2: Father, by the power of your word, let there be waves of sudden turnaround testimonies in our services tomorrow Sunday, thereby attracting many others to Christ and this church – Zech. 8:23 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. Intercession 3: Father, let the wind of the Holy Spirit continue to draft all our new converts and new members of this “Prophetic Weeks of Harvest” into this church tomorrow Sunday, in fulfilment of the ongoing church growth agenda – Num. 11:31 And there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth. Intercession 4: Father, we decree perfect weather conditions and hitch-free movement for all worshippers in and out of this church tomorrow Sunday, resulting in record-breaking ingathering of multitudes – Phil. 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; Intercession 5: Father, gather great and innumerable multitudes into our Service(s) tomorrow Sunday, and grant every worshipper an unforgettable encounter by Your prophetic Word – Isa. 9:8 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel. Jesus is Lord!

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER EXHORTATION LINES Saturday, April 22, 2023 Engaging the Labour Room of Prayer for Sustainable Church Growth  Soul winning is God’s wisdom for sustaining Church growth, because no Church grows without a people on the go – Jhn 4:29/39/ Jhn 15:16/ Luk. 14:17-23 John 4:29,39 [29]Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? [39]And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. John 15:16 [16]Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. Luke 14:17-23 [17]And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. [18]And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. [19]And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. [20]And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. [21]So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. [22]And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. [23]And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.  But prayer is vital for our soul wining endeavours to be fruitful – Luk. 11:21-22/ 2 Cor. 4:4 Luke 11:21-22 [21]When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: [22]But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. 2 Corinthians 4:4 [4]In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.  Prayer is required both to get people saved and to get them established in the faith – Isa. 66:7-8/ Col. 4:12/ Gal. 4:19 Isaiah 66:7-8 [7]Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. [8]Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children. Colossians 4:12 [12]Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Galatians 4:19 [19]My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, Jesus is Lord!

*MY DECLARATION FOR TODAY. EXODUS 23:20.* The angel of God shall bring you into prepared blessings this weekend in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Exodus 23:20; Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER DAILY INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDELINES Friday, 21st April 2023 Intercession 1: Father, we decree vengeance upon all the gods of the land out to resist the continuous growth of this church, thereby drafting innumerable and abiding multitudes into this church this coming Sunday – Ex. 12:12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord. Intercession 2: Father, in the name of Jesus, let there be an endless increase of your fiery Word from our altar in this “Prophetic Weeks of Harvest”, resulting in the continuous growth of this church – Act. 6:7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. Intercession 3: Father, in the name of Jesus, let the zeal of the Lord consume all our new converts and new members, thereby bringing others to Christ and to this church this coming Sunday – Jn. 4:29/39 (29) Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? (39) And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. Intercession 4: Father, in the name of Jesus, turn every cell in this church into a fishing net, thereby drafting record-breaking multitudes into the Kingdom and this church this year – Lk. 5:4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. Intercession 5: Father, let the Holy Ghost continue to sweep across our harvest field with strong waves of convictions, thereby drawing record-breaking multitudes into this church this coming Sunday – Act. 2:37/41 (37) Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? (41) Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

[6]Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. [7]And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 [1]Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

COVENANT HOUR OF PRAYER EXHORTATION LINES Friday, April 21, 2023 Engaging the Labour Room of Prayer for Sustainable Church Growth  We require wisdom from above through prayer to sustain Church growth – Pro. 24:3-5/ Act. 16:4-5/ Jam. 1:5-7 Proverbs 24:3-5 [3]Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: [4]And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. [5]A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. Acts 16:4-5 [4]And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem. [5]And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. James 1:5-7 [5]If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. [6]But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. [7]For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.  Prayer is one of the biblical strategies for sustaining church growth – Act.3:1-6/ Act.4:29-33/ Act. 5:12-14 Acts 3:1-6 [1]Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. [2]And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; [3]Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. [4]And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. [5]And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. [6]Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. Acts 4:29-33 [29]And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, [30]By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. [31]And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. [32]And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. [33]And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Acts 5:12-14 [12]And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. [13]And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. [14]And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)  We must continue to pray for Word increase to keep the Church growing – Jer. 3:15-16/ Act. 6:4-7/ 2 Thes. 3:1 Jeremiah 3:15-16 [15]And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. [16]And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more. Acts 6:4-7 [4]But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. [5]And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: