{"id":14493,"date":"2025-09-16T16:37:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/?p=14493"},"modified":"2025-09-16T16:37:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:37:30","slug":"high-commissioner-h-e-dr-morie-manyeh-and-the-deputy-high-commissioner-mrs-yvonne-king-odigboh-joined-worshippers-in-the-farewell-service-of-rev-lansford-penn-timity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/?p=14493","title":{"rendered":"High Commissioner, H.E. Dr. Morie Manyeh, and the Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Yvonne King Odigboh, joined worshippers in the farewell service of Rev. Lansford Penn-Timity."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The High Commissioner, H.E. Dr. Morie Manyeh, and the Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Yvonne King Odigboh, accompanied by her husband, Mr. Celestine Odigboh, joined worshippers on Sunday, 20th July 2025, at Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, for the farewell service of Rev. Lansford Penn-Timity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3.png 824w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-580x478.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4.png 877w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-580x435.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-860x645.png 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14498\" style=\"width:752px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5.png 798w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-580x435.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"1005\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6.png 753w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6-580x774.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The grand service featured powerful hymns, prayers, and heartfelt farewell messages from the London church community, family, friends, and well-wishers, all celebrating Rev. Penn-Timity\u2019s exceptional leadership and years of dedicated ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-7.png 582w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-7-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-7-580x838.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-8-587x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-8-587x1024.png 587w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-8-172x300.png 172w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-8-768x1340.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-8-580x1012.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-8.png 820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>High Commissioner Dr. Manyeh commended Rev. Penn-Timity\u2019s impact, saying: \u201cRev. Penn-Timity has been an inspiration not only to his congregation but to Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora. His devotion to service and his ability to bring people together reflect the values we hold dear as a nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14502\" style=\"width:666px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9.png 320w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Echoing this sentiment, a church elder described him as \u201ca devoted servant who has touched countless lives through his faith and humility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rev. Penn-Timity will now take on his new role as Circuit Superintendent for Staines, marking another significant chapter in his ministry journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sierra Leone High Commission reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong engagement with the Sierra Leonean community in the UK and supporting initiatives that foster unity and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png 843w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-580x435.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1.png 475w, https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The High Commissioner, H.E. Dr. Morie Manyeh, and the Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Yvonne King Odigboh, accompanied by her husband, Mr. Celestine Odigboh, joined worshippers on Sunday, 20th July 2025, at Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, for the farewell service of Rev. Lansford Penn-Timity. 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