Descendants of Savea Leulua’iali’i Tuivaiese II gathered at Afega on Saturday for their annual thanksgiving service.
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More than 100 members of the family of all ages congregated at the Maota o Tanumafili le Tolotolo for the occasion.
They acknowledged the hand of the Almighty God for the achievements of 2014 and sought his blessings for 2015.
The service was conducted by Reverend Luapene Nepo, of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa at Afega. He reminded the family about the faithfulness of God.
He said there are times when people’s faith is shaken and they begin to doubt God, wondering if he would come through on his promises.
Rev. Nepo, however, reminded the family to be steadfast and know that he is not a man that he would lie. He told the family to keep their focus on God and keep their faith on him and he would always come through, providing whatever is necessary for their good.
A senior member of the family, Reverend Taeipo Malifa, thanked the Lord for his countless blessings on the family. He was especially grateful about the gift of children, pointing to a growing family.
Reverend Malifa acknowledged his family members, urging everyone to keep working hard and to depend on God’s guidance for the new year.
The gathering yesterday ended with a feast.
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