Pictured in top photo: (bottom L to R) Christus Solia, Leilua Faatili, Carson Solia (sitting L to R) AF. Leasau Eseroma, AF. Sipoti Sega, Siaopo Mataafa, Toluiva Aunese, Luisa Faraimo (1st row standing L to R) Ilaishah Tafaoa, Rev. Puleinuutu Tafaoa, Iliui Tafaoa, Lemuta Laban, Alyssah Silva, Marissa Sega, Launiu Sega, Siegi Eseroma (2nd row standing L to R) Faavale Malotumau, Sam Laban, Mamao Eteuini, Alex Laban, Uatea Silva, Pulotu Sega, Vasa Eseroma, Sina Eseroma (3rd row standing L to R) Nathan Faraimo, Steve Sualata, Talapepa Eteuini, Saua Salamasina, Ina Sualata, Genevieve Solia.
Second Photo: First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Oceanside, California building.
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Reverend Pulenuutu and Iliui Faalua Tafaoa and members of the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Oceanside, California donated through the Red Cross Disaster Relief $5,000 for American Samoa and through the Red Cross Society $5,000 for Samoa. Donations of clothes, water and non-perishable items are on the way. Rev. Tafaoa and church members send their heartfelt sympathy and prayers to families who have lost their loved ones and to the people of American Samoa and Samoa.
“Please stay strong and continue to have faith in the Lord as you begin to rebuild your lives, families and properties. Good luck and God bless.”
Members of First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Oceanside, CA continuingly send their many thoughts and prayers for both American Samoa and Samoa.
