To
our brothers and sisters in the Southern Association SCNCUCC
From Faletusi Liulamaga, Moderator email fliulaga@CIOceanside.ca.us
Pastor Leitu Teofilo email: tu58@cox.net
Church address:
1. The First Samoan Congregational
Christian Church of San Luis Rey was incorporated in 1975, and the land for the
building was purchased in 1977. The church was built in late 1981 and
dedicated in early 1982. All of property and facility was paid off in
1989.
2. Programs:
Currently, Rev. Noa's main focus along
with the lay ministers
and the Youth Fellowship Staff is to add more activities for our youth such as:
field trips and monthly award/birthday celebrations Rev. Noa and the
Sunday School staff also hold a brief Bible Study session on Sundays following
Sunday School.
3. Future Plans:
We are planning to renovate our
facility and to build a new chapel. As you know, our facility is
about 30 years old now and is due for renovation from wear and tear
after all these years. A chapel has been in the plans from the beginning
--but as you're aware we are a small church, it has been a challenge for us
financially to accomplish this mission. We ask that if you have any
information on how to set up a Capital Campaign to get started on fund raising,
to please let us know.
4. Learning Experience:
Having the youth involved in church
issues is a very good. We encourage the youth to be our shadow in church
affairs. This learning method/tool helps them to be aware and to be exposed to
the workings of their church. It allows for a smooth transition when they
will be the ones making it happen at their church in the future.