Twelve pastors of the Methodist Church graduated with Certificates in Theology and Diploma in Theology from Piula Theological College yesterday.
The ceremony, attended by relatives, friends and church members was held at the Theological College’s campus at Piula.
Principal of the College, Reverend Solomona Tapuai Potogi, said the occasion was a day to celebrate.
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“I want to congratulate the graduates for their hard work and I want to thank them for putting the effort into their studies,” he said.
“Today they celebrate their hard work, and there is nothing better than this.”
“I just thank God for all He had done for them and also for the teachers for the hard work that they had put in.”
Mene Li’a was awarded student of the year and he said that all he could do was thank God for all He had done.
“It’s been a very challenging year but we are just thankful that we made it,” he said.
“I thank my wife for supporting me throughout the year and also my families and our parents, we wouldn’t be able to come this far if it wasn’t for their support.”
Ulufafo Matau, another graduate, couldn’t agree more.
“All the glory and honour goes unto God,” he said.
“It’s been a long journey but we’ve made it and now we are ready to serve the Lord with all that we have.”
“I thank all the teachers, the principal and especially our families and parents for supporting us throughout our journey.”
“Everything that has happened today is all from God and so we give all the glory and honour back to Him for he made today happen for us.”
The graduation yesterday was part of the Methodist Church’s 50th Golden Jubilee celebration, which will be officially opened today at Faleula.
List of the Graduates:
Certificate in Theology:
1. Samu Jr and Lotomaulalo Amitunai
2. Panapa and Faaiviivi Malaki
3. Sosaia and Ulata Pese
4. Andrew and Malia Asiasi
5. Sione and Afe Lokeni
6. Nonu and Litia T. Fatu
7. Mene and Sulufaiga Li’a
8. Latu and Maina Malaesaili
9. Humfeliu and Ana Seve
Diploma in Theology:
1. Iosefa and Roneo Mavaeao
2. Mighty and Taranaki Taiulu
3. Poutasi and Soteria Tali
4. Fiaalii and Ulufafo Matau
5. Pou and Fofoaivaoese Lilo
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