Twenty four theological students are celebrating, after passing their entrance exams for Malua Theological College.
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Earlier this year, the Samoa Observer spoke to a student from Falefa and Sataoa about his preparations for the exam.
He was 31-year-old, Afele Fereti, who said his grandmother had told him he would be a faifeau (priest) when he was a young boy.
Last Monday, that dream came true when he was named as one of 24 students accepted into Malua Theological College.
He was humbled and honoured at his acceptance into the college next year.
“When I heard my name for Malua Theological College, tears of joy filled my eyes,” he said.
“Glory be unto God for the opportunity given and also for those who support me and my wife in so many ways.
“For now, it’s time to get ready for the declaration ta’utinoga in January next year and that’s the important part.
“This calling is not easy but I believe that all things are possible when God is with us.”
Despite his grandmother’s dream for him to become a pastor, Mr. Fereti became a teacher.
“I tried my best pursuing my dream to be a teacher and I achieved it,” he said.
“I started off from teaching at primary level, then secondary and now I am now teaching at tertiary level.
“After achieving my dream of becoming a teacher, I felt like there was still something missing in life.
I always have that feeling that I am not on the right track.
“Then I thought about it deeply and it took me all the way back to what my grandmother said to me, as if she was whispering to me saying that I should pursue my dream.”
It took a while for Mr. Fereti to figure it out.
“I think that is why I have encountered a lot of troubles in life because I was not on the right path,” he said.
“And maybe God was trying to drag me away from what I do now so I could pursue my dream, and that is to become a faifeau…that is why I decided to give it a try.”
Another student, Challis Pupi, said he was ready to follow God’s calling.
“All glory to God for His Love,” he quoted.
“I want to thank my mentor, Rev. Muao Su’a and wife Tauvela…to my parents, Tuaoitau and Tuiavi’i Alapati, my family and friends… fa’afetai tapua’i.
“I am grateful beyond measure for your continuous prayers.
Malua Theological College 2016 Entrants:
Afele Fereti, Challis Suiki Pupi, Fa’asao Taefu Mua, Fa’asaoina Tuua Komiti, Falealili Afamasaga, Falesefulu Falesefulu, Faulalo Kennar, Geoffrey A Fuimaono, Letaulau M Esau, Manase Manase Mariotta Jonathan Seiuli, Martin K Taumate, Matavai Laufiso, Mathew Simati , Navy Luatua Penitala Kolose, Roseti Imo, Sega Asafo, Suafa’i Soliola, Tautofi Tuivasa, Tau Fa’apoi, Tavita Jr Pulu Tufi Fa’apusa, Ulatifa Leulua’iali’i
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