Tamaki @ GI International Carnival

With all the RWC hype it's been an exciting couple of months. Conversations wherever you go will likely bring up in one way or another rugby. For us, in particular it'll be the Manu!

GI - Glen Innes had the Manu Samoa as it's adopted team. On the 15th of October, the community of Glen Innes got to host the International Carnival which involved all people and cultures. It was led by a float that was put together by the parish of Tamaki PIPC, St Pius Samoan Catholic Church and the Samoan Methodist.

It was a lovely day with fine weather, food and entertainment from 9am right through to 6pm.

The following movie shows you Tamaki PIPC's involvement. If you click on this link it will take you to a movie that covers more of all the other groups who were present.

Hope you are all well Tupulaga and working hard towards the end of the year. Christmas is really near. God bless and keep you all steadfast in his care.

Youth Rally Bits - Fono Samoa 2011

Thursday evening of the Fono Samoa was enjoyed the young and old. It was kicked off by the talented Praise and Worship team from Saute then followed by items prepared by the different groups present.
This was definitely a night where we got to see the many talents we have within out Tupulaga. We have very confident performers who acted, sung and danced out his Word and truths. Our future is very very bright here in PIC. May God in His wisdom help and mould us to become the useful instruments he's destined us to be.
You are welcome to share here what you were blessed with on this evening, there's just so much to share.
(We will post more on individual items soon, here's just a taster)

Aso muamua, au siva o Delicious

Yes there's no secret that the Tupulaga absolutely loved their programme. One of the highlights that we could hear being talked about on day one were the dancers form the group Delicious. A very entertaining group indeed. Leave a comment and tell us which parts of the programme you enjoyed the most and we'll try and find some footage for you.
Here's a quick look at what we saw. Prepare to be entertained!

Fono Samoa 2011 - Album 1

Malo lava Matagaluega i Saute! God bless you many times over for all the work, love and care you put into preparing and hosting us over the last three days. A proper write up on this year's Fono will be posted soon.

In the meantime, comment away and let your family in Saute know how much you loved Fono this year. What were your favourite parts? Share here! God bless you!

Fono Samoa 2011 starts today!

It's almost 1am, no doubt our brothers and sisters of Saute and putting things in place for us. Tomorrow morning at 7am registrations will open, breakfast will be served as well as a Kava ceremony. All things being well, we will have some pics and maybe a few snippets of tomorrow evenings Tupulaga Rally.

God bless you all as you prepare for Fono Day One. May we all do our best to contribute and participate in the programme that lies ahead. God's peace, love and safety as you travel. See you all soon!

You're welcome to leave a comment about your thoughts on the Fono at any stage.

Fono Samoa 2011

Tu'u mai le avanoa. Give us the chance/opportunity is this year's theme. Many have completed their round of practices and meetings in preparation for the Fono which starts this Thursday. If you're keen to attend, it will be hosted at Otara PIPC. If you click on the above image, you'll be able to see the Tupulaga/Autalavou programme for the week. Looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces this week.

Remember when you attend to do all you can to fellowship well with your brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers from across New Zealand. Let's make the most of this opportunity and get in behind what our family from Aukilani i Saute have prepared for us! Tu'u mai le avanoa.

God bless all your travels to and from Fono this week.

Tupulaga Conference - Friday night

Talofa lava Tupulaga! The following movie shows you part of our evening on Friday. You will see Heston who boldly led the Praise and Worship on behalf of the music workshop team. There is also parts of Gary Mauga's (Tamaki PIPC) keynote included. Gary's message was around the gifts that we posses. He closes with a very unique song. Check it out! God bless Tupulaga, before you know it - God willing - we'll be altogether soon for Fono Samoa 2011.