March 13, 2021
March 13, 2021
Pa Gana as we fondly called you, will live in our hearts forever. You played a major role in our lives when we were young and and looked up to the adults for guidance. You were light-years ahead of many. Every child felt special in your presence. Church Center Mankon under you gave us a glimpse of the developed world before many of us had an idea of what that really meant. The grounds were well maintained with exotic flowers and rare fruit trees. I looked forward to Sunday nights every week in the early 80's because of the cozy and family-type evening prayers that you led with that deep under-the-ocean baritone voice of yours. Then, immediately following the evening prayers, we will be treated to a special movie you personally selected. This was at a time when there was no TV yet in Cameroon. I also remembered you giving us our first taste of what classical music was. You brought in an classical orchestra from Switzerland or Germany to perform the entire "Messiah" by Georg Friederich Händel. Each time I listen to Handel, my memory takes me back to Church Center Mankon. Rev. Gana, I could write a book about the impact you and Ma Gana had in our lives growing up at the Church Center. We thank God Almighty for having used you to bring evangelization to His people. Continue to Rest in Peace. You were a real Fisher of Men.