Contact: Brianna Smallwood, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 732-828-2009

SOMERSET, N.J. Oct. 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- His Majesty, Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatio Ofori Panin, King of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area of Ghana will be visiting First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG) on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. He will join FBCLG in worship and share his vision on economic development, commercial growth, and the general progress and welfare of the people.

"Traditional African leaders can make the difference as it relates to addressing poverty in Africa," said Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., Senior Pastor of FBCLG. "We are honored to have the most progressive African Royal visiting with us. We stand in support of his innovative approach to economic development and empowerment. Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatio Ofori Panin is transforming African Chieftaincy and I support and applaud his efforts."

His Majesty became the 35th king to uphold the Ofori Panin Stool on October 4th, 1999. He is known to be one of largest known figures in Ghana. His Majesty takes pride in the welfare of his community and strives to fulfill issues relating to his environment. In 2001, he founded the Okyeman Environment Foundation (OEF) and founded the University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies in Bunso, Ghana in 2011. He is an advocate for child welfare, HIV/AIDS awareness, and women empowerment and has created many foundations in support.

A welcome celebration will be held following the 11:00 a.m. service in the FBCLG, C. H. Brown Jr. Memorial Fellowship Hall. The church services are open to the public. The Church is located at 771 Somerset St., Somerset, NJ 08873. The public is welcome to join First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens as we give a warm welcome to His Majesty.

About First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG)
Founded in 1937, First Baptist of Lincoln Gardens is a vibrant community-focused, multi-cultural and historical African-American church rooted in Baptist doctrine and is located in the Somerset section of Franklin Township, NJ. The church's motto is "Faith in Action." First Baptist bears witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ for spiritual, educational, economic and community transformation. For more information on the church and its ministries, visit www.fbcsomerset.com.