The mighty hand of God over the affairs of the Methodist Church in Samoa was acknowledged yesterday during a special service attended by hundreds of Methodist Church members.
The occasion was the official opening of the Church’s 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations, for which Methodist followers from all over the world are in the country to celebrate.
The celebration will move to the streets of Puipa’a and Aele where a parade will take place this morning.
Yesterday though, the Church knelt in prayer and thanked God for his love, goodness and mercies..
Among the guests at the service, held at the Mulivai o Aele Wesley Church at Faleula, was the Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, the Masiofo, Her Highness Masiofo Filifilia Tamasese as well as the Member of the Council of Deputies, Tuimaleali’ifano Sualauvi II.
Also present was Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament and other high-level guests.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa unveiled a memorial stone to mark the occasion. He also presented the Church $20,000 from the people of Samoa for their celebration.
The Church Secretary, Reverend Apineru Lafai said this week is all about thanks giving.
“Today would never have happened if it wasn’t for the Lord,” he said.
“It is a day to remember our forefathers who worked and fought so hard from the beginning of this work and now we are celebrating 50 years since the Methodist Church Conference became Independent.”
“This is day that the Lord has made we shall rejoice and be glad in it.”
President of the Methodist Church, Reverend Elder Aisoli Tapā Iuli could not agree more.
“Those who were before us have been through a lot just for us to have peace today and be able to celebrate this golden jubilee with joy,” he said.
“It is the day that we say thank you to our forefathers for their hard work and remembering them forever.”
Prime Minister Tuilaepa congratulated the church and its leadership. He also encouraged them about the future, reminding about Jesus Christ’s promise that “I will be with you always.”
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