Being a church Minister is not a job. It is a calling.
That’s what 22 Reverends of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa were encouraged to think about yesterday during their ordination ceremony.
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The service was held at the Malua Theological College.
It was witnessed by many Reverend Elders, Reverends, church members, relatives and friends of the ordained Ministers. Reverend Elder Tavita Taule’alo, of Manukau New Zealand, encouraged the Reverends to be good leaders and exercise their faith in God.
The Secretary of the Elders Committee, Revered Elder Kerisiano Soti then presented the 22 Lay preachers before the General Assembly to be ordained.
The Ordination ceremony was carried out by Reverend Toese Peleti To’ailoa, Chairman of the Elders Committee, Reverend Elder Tavita Taule’alo, Reverend Elder Tavita Roma, Reverend Elder Liki Tiatia, Reverend Elder Asotasi Gu Time and Reverend Elder Eti Tamati.
One the ordained Reverends, Fa’asoi Maua, from Eastside Queensland, was extremely grateful that they have been able to reach this milestone in their lives of service to God.
He acknowledged the hand of the Almighty and everyone who has supported them through their journey.
Another ordained Minister, Reverend Tanoalei’a Tunupopo, was equally excited. “The glory belongs to God,” he said. “Without him, we wouldn’t be here. I also want to thank all our families and church members for their support and prayers.”
The ordination ceremony was part of the church’s annual conference.
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