Benaya Mlondani Wahina, lead pastor of Akron Swahili Mennonite Churcch, shared words of appreciation with Ohio Conference delegates as the congregation was accepted as a new member of the Ohio Conference. Also pictured (left to right) are Jacob Dodson, pastor of Wooster Mennonite Church; Jacqueline Nashon, translator and IVEP participant; and Malanga Lusaende, vice pastor of Akron Swahilil Mennonite Church.