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'''David Mamalis''' spent much of his life transcribing the sermons of William Branham, and referencing paragraphs from these sermons to scriptures in the Bible.  His works can be found on the internet at [http://www.thefreeword.com www.thefreeword.com].  The following article is adapted from Rev. Mamalis' biography on that website.  

Apostolos David Mamalis was born in Athens, Greece in 1930. His home was at the foot of the Acropolis, from which he daily walked across Mars’ Hill to attend school.  He continued his college education in Switzerland, and it was during this time that the brothers of the church he attended prophesied over him that the Lord had a definite work for him to do.

David Mamalis came to the United States in 1955. He graduated from Southern California Bible College with a degree in Theology, and was also ordained as an independent minister. This is where he met his wife, Pauline. After their marriage in 1959, he attended San Francisco State University to further his education.  

In 1961, David Mamalis was traveling to Visalia, California, to attend one of William Branham’s meetings. As he searched for the hotel where he was registered to stay, he became lost and drove several miles out of the way. He decided to pull into a service station to get directions. When he pulled in, William Branham was sitting there in his car waiting, and he asked David Mamalis, “Are you looking for me?”  

William Branham led David Mamalis back to his hotel, and they talked about the Bible.  Later that evening during the service, “Jehovah-Jireh,” preached on February 26th, David Mamalis felt that William Branham was speaking directly to him when he referred to Abraham separating himself. David Mamalis cherished the times he had to spend with William Branham, especially the opportunities to advise him in the use of Greek words and their meanings.  

In 1965, he attended the “Choosing Of A Bride” meeting, after which he felt compelled to leave Los Angeles, and move to Arizona. He attended Arizona State University studying Law and Library Science, and became well educated on copyright laws. He then went on to Denver University where he received his Master’s Degree in Library Science. It is evident that the hand of the Lord was upon him through the path of education he had chosen. This equipped him with all the necessary knowledge to classify and print the message of the hour.

David Mamalis was also the pastor of “Phoenix Christian Fellowship” for over thirty years. His ministry emphasized the importance of the blood of Jesus, the cross, repentance, and the Holy Spirit.