By Gbayor Charles Gbayor | UM News Guinea
Dicekie, Guinea – An eight (8)member delegation, led by Gbarnga District Superintendent and Dean of Bishop Quire’s cabinet, Rev. Peter Flomo Kaykpah, held a successful consultative meeting with the newly appointed Superintendent of the Guinea Circuit of the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), Rev. Eric Saygblou. The meeting, attended by pastors and denomination members, aimed to address misinformation suggesting that there is no UMC presence in Guinea.
The discussions took place at the United Methodist Clinic in Dicekie, where Rev. Saygblou expressed his gratitude to Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. for establishing the Guinea Circuit and entrusting him with its leadership.
“I am excited that this delegation has come to Guinea. Following the 192nd session of the Liberia Annual Conference in Gbarnga City, Bong County, some individuals from other denominations, who are eyeing our properties, have spread falsehoods that I lack support,” Rev. Saygblou stated.
He emphasized the need for the presence of Bishop Quire in Dicekie to further strengthen the church’s mission in Guinea and engage with local authorities. “We United Methodists here in this conference want Bishop Quire to come and meet with the Guinean authorities and hold discussions in Dicekie and Zecolay, so that we can operate here without hindrance or interference.”
Speaking during the meeting, the head of the delegation, Dean of Bishop’s Cabinet and Gbarnga District Superintendent, Rev. Peter Flomo Kaykpah, reaffirmed the UMC’s commitment to making disciples and teaching for the transformation of the world.
“We have come to assess the progress of the United Methodist Church’s mission in Guinea, and we are excited to see that things are on course,” he said.
The Head Deaconess of the Guinea Circuit also reiterated her unwavering commitment to the UMC. “This is the church we know, and nothing can change our minds about it. We will remain UMC and stay UMC in Dicekie,” she affirmed.
Additionally, Rev. Dr. Samuel Karyeah, Research Officer in the Office of the Bishop, extended gratitude to the United Methodist community in Guinea for their steadfast support and dedication to making disciples for Christ and fostering transformation through the church’s teachings.
The meeting served as a reaffirmation of the UMC’s presence and commitment in Guinea, dispelling any doubts and reinforcing unity within the congregation.
