(October 10, 2009 in Auckland)
One of our very own home grown league players was in the Barter Card Premiership Team yesterday that played Toa Samoa. Yes that's right - the game where all money collected as an entry fee was donated to the Tsunami victims of Samoa. Further to that Peter Leitch was running a sausage sizzle. Whatever was raised was to be matched dollar for dollar by Mr Leitch. He matched it alright! Here's a very small video clip of Siali'i Tufeao (one of our Sunday School teachers) running in a try on this day! It was a great way to come together within the sporting community to support our families in Samoa. Maybe you'd like to share about what you did to help our people - or maybe some comments from you league fans!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Prayers for Samoa Tsunami
Sunday school today for the students of Grade 4 was spent talking about the events of last week and what we can do to help from this side of the world. Much as we would all like to, not everybody can donate money or fly over there to help but we can all offer prayers of support. Grade 4 of our Sunday school were moved to offer theirs for the people of Samoa.
"Dear God, please make Samoa and its people feel better and to forget what happened to their homes and places and to help them to heal themselves quickly and all the people in New Zealand will remember their loved ones who have died or are still alive. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Alo (Lalomanu)
"Dear Father, I pray that you help the families of Samoa that have lost their lives and that you may bless them with your Holy Spirit and to guide them through their lives. Lord I also pray that you help them to recover from the incident quickly. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."
Tanielu (Ti'avea, Aleipata)
"Dear God our heavenly Father, I'm sorry to hear that people have died in Samoa because of the tsunami. I hope that you will send your guiding angels to bless them and take care of them. I hope you bless those who have lost loved ones, family, friends and any kind of relation. I hope you comfort them and help them. In Jesus name we pray through your most holy name, Amen."
Helen
"Dear Lord, I pray that you could help the people in Samoa to recover quickly. I ask you to bless them and be with them when they need help. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."
Tevita (Faleatiu)
"Dear God, I pray that you will help all of Samoa to get through the tragice loss of family. In Jesus name, Amen."
Cruz
"Dear Father, I pray that you will help us support our homeland Samoa and you will still be with them no matter where they go or what happens to them, Amen."
Lamp (Saleimoa)"
"Dear God, please make Samoa and its people feel better and to forget what happened to their homes and places and to help them to heal themselves quickly and all the people in New Zealand will remember their loved ones who have died or are still alive. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Alo (Lalomanu)
"Dear Father, I pray that you help the families of Samoa that have lost their lives and that you may bless them with your Holy Spirit and to guide them through their lives. Lord I also pray that you help them to recover from the incident quickly. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."
Tanielu (Ti'avea, Aleipata)
"Dear God our heavenly Father, I'm sorry to hear that people have died in Samoa because of the tsunami. I hope that you will send your guiding angels to bless them and take care of them. I hope you bless those who have lost loved ones, family, friends and any kind of relation. I hope you comfort them and help them. In Jesus name we pray through your most holy name, Amen."
Helen
"Dear Lord, I pray that you could help the people in Samoa to recover quickly. I ask you to bless them and be with them when they need help. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."
Tevita (Faleatiu)
"Dear God, I pray that you will help all of Samoa to get through the tragice loss of family. In Jesus name, Amen."
Cruz
"Dear Father, I pray that you will help us support our homeland Samoa and you will still be with them no matter where they go or what happens to them, Amen."
Lamp (Saleimoa)"
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Tsunami Samoa
1 Thessalonians 3:7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.
Yes Samoa, you encourage US. You are faced with a grim task everywhere you look yet you remain strong. We love so very much, we love you, we love you.
Four days on the world is still reeling from the catastrophic events of Tuesday the 29th of September. The reality is only beginning to hit most people. A desperate sense of wanting to help the people of Samoa lingers over all who sit and watch updates on Samoa in NZ and further. All week long parishes, communities and individuals have been uplifting prayers and collecting donations of all sorts to send to our beloved people. Across Auckland this week there have been prayer meetings and services every night.
In our parish we have families who have been impacted hugely with the loss of life and homes. We are in the process of looking at the best avenue to send support to Samoa. We know this will be an ongoing task for us as Samoans and as part of the body of Christ. May God bless and help us to do all we can to support and provide for our people who are in desperate need.
To our people of Samoa, we love you very much, our tears flow and hearts break but we know as you do that God has all in his care.
Please feel welcome to leave a comment or prayer request as we want to support one another as we travel through this difficult time together.
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