Members of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (C.C.C.S) at Vini Fou celebrated the dedication of their renovated church building yesterday.
At the cost of $384,316.69, the project was carried out by Head Carpenter, Seumanutafa Alatina Aeau, who is a member of the church.
A lay preacher and senior member of the church, A’eau Dr. Peniamina Leavai said yesterday was the culmination of many months of hard work and years of prayers.
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He said there were many challenges along the way but those challenges are now a thing of the past because they have overcome with the project completed.
The renovation work took eight months.
According to A’eau, the discussion to renovate the building started in 2009. It wasn't until December last year that the work started.
“We feel so blessed and thankful that members of the church were able to work together to complete the project,” A’eau said. “We would like to acknowledge the hand and the grace of God that has made this project possible. We are also extremely grateful to everyone who helped out.”
Reverend Fuifui Te’evale said the project was funded by members of the church with assistance from friends and relatives.
“The church was also able to raise some money from activities such as raffles, bingo and the church ‘tausala’,” said Rev. Te’evale.
The congregation is made up of 19 families, including Reverend Fuifui and his wife, Roberta Te’evale.
For Carpenter Seumanutafa, yesterday’s opening was a dream come true.
“This church building was made possible because of God,” he said.
“We didn’t use any machines throughout the project, from the foundation to the roof. All the work was done by man power.”
Guests at yesterday’s opening included the Speaker of Parliament, La’auli Leuatea Polata’ivao, several Members of Parliament including the leader of the Opposition, Palusalue Fa’apo II and the leadership of C.C.C.S.
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