The ground breaking ceremony for the new Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (C.C.C.S.) Jubilee Church took place at Malua yesterday morning.
The ceremony was an opportunity for General Secretary, Reverend Dr. Iutisone Salevao, to give the background about the project.
“There were six companies that applied (for the construction) when it was advertised,” he said.
Dr. Salevao joked that “the problem (was that) none of those companies came with God”, to laughter from invited guests.
“Then we made a decision of reconsidering the construction of the Jubilee (church).”
That decision saw Shanghai Construction awarded the contract for foundation and fill, Fletcher Construction will carry out most of the framework, while the exterior will be installed and maintained by South Pacific Cladding, he said.
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“The length is 51metres; width is 31 metres, 23 metres for the height and 1,500 square meters for the total capacity,” he said.
“The steeple is 11 metres so the total height of the Jubilee is 34 metres”
He also confirmed that the base would be raised due to threats from severe events such as climate change and tsunami.
More than hundred guests and church members attended the ground-breaking yesterday, including pastors and their wives, members of the government and members of the congregation.
Chairman of the C.C.C.S, Reverend Elder Tavita Roma led the opening prayer while Reverend Kerisiano Soti conducted the scripture reading.
Vice Chairman, Reverend Elder. Senara Tautiaga encouraged everyone especially members of the congregation to stay strong in the Lord.
“The breaking of the ground this morning is opening doors for all to plant good seed, great hope symbolizes God’s perfection in his timing and blessings,” he said.
“This is why we are here today – in spite of all the challenges and despite all the odds – the gracious hand of God is on us.
“Believe it and we shall receive it, and that what we are focusing on this morning as we all gathered together to break the ground for the construction of this New Jubilee.
“May our Lord’s anointing be upon us all through our body, soul and spirit.”
“To contractors that will be working on this land may all be blessed.”
He referred to Psalms: “If God doesn't build the house, the builders only build shacks. If God doesn't guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap.”
“Let our God start it, continue it and finish it and may his holy name be glorified.”
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