2012 JANUARY NEW YEAR FAMILY e-NEWSLETTER

Instead of making a New Year's resolution
Consider committing to a biblical solution
Your promises are easily broken
Empty words, though earnestly spoken
But God's Word transforms the soul
By His Holy Spirit making you whole
As you spend time alone with Him
He will change you from within.

-- Mary Fairchild 

Starting off a new year is always exciting! It’s like driving down a long winding road with no end in sight! Making New Year’s resolutions and setting goals is a great way to start of a new year…and we can honor God at the same time! God’s word offers some great guidance and insights for how to get started. (http://neelroad.org/12-scripture-verses-2012/)

For Making God A Priority in Your Life – Matthew 6:33
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
For Letting Go of the Past – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; and the new has come.
For Losing Weight or Living Healthier – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
For Managing Your Time Better – Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days that we may grow in wisdom.
For Getting Personal Finances in Order – Romans 13:8
Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.
For Getting Out of Debt – Proverbs 22:7
The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
For Walking with God Daily – Psalm 105:4
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually.
For Trusting God – Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
For Helping Others – Matthew 25:40
Jesus said, ‘Truly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these…you did it to me.’
To Stop Worrying About Things – 1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
For Waiting on God (Patience) – James 1:12
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.
For Keeping God First in Your Life – 1 John 5:21
Keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your heart.

2012 IS A NEW YEAR 

FOR A FRESH AND CLEAN START!

Trisha's son Elcid and Brina's Twins and daughter Charmayne in New Zealand

Manuia le Tausaga Fou to all of our families across the nations eastern corner of the continents to the equator of scattered islands on the west. We all started our New Year in different time zones, yet we all thought about each other at the same time. This is our 5th Issue of our Monthly Family e-Newsletters and we have received a warm response of gratification and participation with our social networking and communication with loved ones near and far. On behalf on the editors, publicists, and authors, we extend our utmost appreciation in vocally, silently, and prayerfully extending your support to keeping our family eternal. There has not been one thought or day that passes that I ponder on each you and your families. It has truly rubbed on to me the habits and rituals of Our Mama always wanting and needing with assurance to make sure and know we are all right. I believe WE ALL, as her children, possess this treasure and gift, because we came from her. As a facebook member and user, I see our family gather together in celebrations in different parts of the world. It gives me confirmation that the next generation will follow in our footsteps of FAMILY UNITY and striving for an Eternal Family. This New Year as we make a fresh and clean start in our personal lives, I challenge you and ask you to make one connection to a family member in another part of the world (monthly). Get acquainted with them or just share your love for them. Our younger generation who do not know most of our family, now is the time to KNOW who you are and WHERE you come from. We have Family everywhere from Florida, Utah, California, Hawai'i, New Zealand, American Samoa, Australia, and Samoa.By doing this, we are able to honor Our Mama's name... E pe le afi ae le pe le aiga. A fire will diminish, but FAMILIES are Forever. 

Our Mama has raised our fathers and mothers to never depart on the ways of the Lord and traditions of a Samoan. With Papa by her side in Spirit, they pray for us all by name to bless us and our lives with happiness. This year in March and April we will be celebrating her 80th Birthday in Samoa! Everyone will be flying in for the Weeks of Preparation and Festivities. I have set-up a Glogster to help you all prepare with reasons and diligence for this Memorable Event. As you all may know, Mama has been suffering with Mild Heart Failure with water in her lungs, she is occasionally being fed with an ivy of fluids to flush the water out and help nutrients flow throughout her blood stream. Therefore, calling all UTA'ILEUO Aiga of Sagauga Fitiao Fa'ananafu and Epeleafiaelepeleaiga, THIS IS THE TIME YOU NEED TO SEE MAMA! Everything is on God's Time, so he has led us to this my loves. See you there!

GLOG POSTER OF PREPARATIONS AND REASONS FOR
MAMA'S 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN SAMOA!
http://808sunshine.edu.glogster.com/epeleafiaelepeleaiga/

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BIRTHDAYS

JANUARY 1

EVELYN SIA CONNIE UTA'I

SHE IS OUR SAMOAN PRINCESS THAT WEARS THE CROWN AS THE MOST ROYAL GENUINE WOMAN ACROSS THE LAND. SHE IS IMPLANTED IN ALL OUR HEARTS AND IS THE "WINNIE THE POOH" WITH A JAR FULL OF HONEY THAT SWEETENS OUR LIVES! IT'S NO WONDER THAT ALL THE FIREWORKS THAT LIGHTENS THE NIGHT SKIES IS IN HER ROYAL HIGHNESS HONOR, FOR SHE TOO LIGHTENS OUR LIVES WHEN WE ARE IN DARKNESS. WE LOVE YOU EVEY!

JANUARY 10

J.J. UTA'I

HE IS THE SHERLOCK HOLMES AND MASTER OF MANY DISGUISES WITH THE BRAIN OF EINSTEIN TO SOLVE THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE. HE IS ALSO COMPARED TO "PO" THE KUNG FU NINJA WHO WILL FIGHT EVIL WHILE HOLDING A BOWL OF RICE WITH CHOPSTICKS. SMART, CUNNING, AND PREDICTABLE HE IS WHO EVERYONE WANTS BY THEIR SIDE. WE LOVE YOU J.J.!

JANUARY 14

ELTON GROSSFIELD TUIA'ANASAGATE UTA'I

THIS YOUNG MAN IS FEARLESS AND HAS A HEART OF A LION THAT IS HUMBLE AND MEEK, BUT READY TO POUNCE TO PROTECT HIS FAMILY AND LOVED ONES. HE IS SEEN BY THE ELDERS TO BE THE FIRST OF KIN IN OUR GENERATION TO BECOME A CHIEF, BECAUSE HE IS CAPABLE AND ABLE TO WALK IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS. HE PERSEVERES TO CHANGE A PROBLEM IN TO A SOLUTION AND A NEGATIVE TO A POSITIVE. DON'T MISTAKEN HIM FOR HIS SILENCE, BECAUSE HE ROARS WITH THE HEART OF A LION. WE LOVE YOU EL!

JANUARY 18

DORIAN NIUAKOI WILLIAMS

HE IS A REPLICA OF HIS PAPA (SAGAUGA SABU). HE IS DETERMINED TO FIX ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING WITH A DETERMINED HEART AND DILIGENT SPIRIT. THEREFORE HE IS CALLED OUR "BOB THE BUILDER!" HE ADMIRES HIS PAPA MORE THAN ANYTHING AND WANTS TO ALWAYS BE AT HIS SIDE TO HELP HIM WITH HIS LITTLE HANDS. HE IS ALWAYS GETTING ILL FROM HIS ASTHMA AND ALLERGY, BUT NEVER LOSES SIGHT AND HEART OF TAKING CARE OF OTHERS AND ENSURING THEIR SAFETY AND COMPASSION. OUR SWEET NIU IS AN ALARM CLOCK YOU WOULD LOVE TO WAKE UP TOO... WE LOVE BUBU!

 The sun will rise in our homeland of Samoa on January 11, 2012 and with that sunrise will be a mark of a new leader. Our Son, Father, Nephew, Uncle, Papa Bruce Tolu Uta'ileuo will be given the title of FEAGAIMALI'I. This title was held by our Uncle Feagai (Suipi) who has passed on and passed on to Aunty Olive who now will be passing it on to Uncle Tolu. I humbly thank those who are physically there with our dear Mama to witness this great extraordinary event. I know that those of us who are not there are there in prayers, and in spirits to support our AIGA. Uncle... We as your AIGA pray that the Saufa'i will be filled with blessings as we here on earth and those who have passed come together for this event. We send our love, prayers and blessings to you.

"Conveyance of a chiefly title is another noteworthy cultural event in Samoa. Invitation to attend a chief investiture ceremony or saufa'i is a signal honor, one rarely granted to foreigners. Conveyance of a chiefly title is far more than an honorific. Individuals in the group immediately adopt the chief's title as their own first name. All people in the village, other than the immediate family, refer to the new chief by the new title. Furthermore, in traditional Samoan culture all the dependents of the new chief use the chief's title as their new last name."

by: Evelyn Sia Connie Uta'i

 

PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS

WE ASK ALL OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS TO PLEASE PRAY 

• FOR OUR MAMA TO BE STRONG AND HEALTHY IN SPIRIT AND BODY
• OUR HOME IN VAIVASE-UTA
• OUR FAMILY
• FOR EVERYONE TO PREPARE FINANCIALLY FOR OUR TRIP THAT THEY MAY ALL BE PROVIDED WITH MORE THAN THEY NEED
• HEALING WITH FAMILY ILLNESS AND STRUGGLES
• COMMUNICATION WITH ALL FAMILY MEMBERS
• OUR GENERATION AND CHILDREN TO WALK IN RIGHTEOUSNESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHO THEY ARE AND WHERE THEY COME FROM
• TO ALL IN NEED OF COMFORT...

PLEASE SHARE OR INCLUDE OTHER EVENTS OR INFO. TO UPDATE OUR FAMILY. WE LOVE U!

MANUIA LE KERISIMASI

Thank you to the Lily, Zane, Elton, and Zeimydarling for this picture

Christmas is the time of the year when the whole family sits togehter talking, laughing and simply happy. Feeling this way more than once a year is possible!!

As we are oceans away all we can seem to do is wish that we were together this Holiday Season.  We all find it so hard to smile when we know our hearts long to be together as an entire family, but what makes us smile?  The eyes of our children our next generation smile and their laughter warms our heart and gives us hope that we will be together once again.  Our newsletter gives us beautiful insights of what we are up to and keeps us a little closer!

HOLIDAY RECIPES

LEMON SQUARES

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
•  
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 lemons, juiced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
4. Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Shrimp Poke

Ingredients

1 bag (2 1/2 pounds) pre-cooked and shelled jumbo shrimp, thawed

1 medium size Maui onion, thinly sliced

2 Japanese cucumbers, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons Japanese rice wine vinegar

1 bottle (6 ounces) kim chee base

3 stalks green onion, chopped

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all ingredients; toss gently. Refrigerate.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY MERRY BIRTHDAY!



Uncle Bruce & Uncle Soda

 Bruce Uta'ileuo

 On December 9, this wonderful man entered the life of our grandparents Sagauga & Epeleafiaelepeaiga Uta'ileuo as their oldest son.  This year we celebrate his 58 wonderful years as a son, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather.  Manuia lou aso fanau uncle and many many more to come!

LilyMarleen Jean Uta'ileuo

On December 15, this extraordinary woman entered the life of Sabu (Sagauga) & Tiva Uta'ileuo's life as their eldest daughter.  Today she is living her life in California.  She is almost done with her Masters degree in Educational Technology.  Thank you for being a one of a kind daughter, SISTER, cousin, and Aunty.  We stand together with her birthday cake and scream a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you the SUNSHINE in our lives.

Sulu Su'a

December 10th was the day that this awesome woman entered the lives of Piga & Savaliolefilemu Su'a. I personally pray I get to know you better Sulu when we see each other this March, until then we want to say...mili...mili..mili...pati a...pati a...lua pati ma le...MANUIA LOU ASO FANAU....cheee whooo...

Taulagaola Uta'i

Whoa!! Another December 10th.  This wonderful woman was born to Rev. Afalupetoa and Eseta Uta'ileuo.  She is currently a Junior at the almighty Samoan Sharks in Am. Samoa.  Judging from your facebook Ola you are just filled with school spirit.  We pray that we you have many many more birthdays and we all stand and applaud you on your special day.

COUNTDOWN

Hey everyone if you all look on the right of our blog you will see a countdown that I've created to give us a perspective of where we are at.  It's set on Samoa time for April 2, 2012.  So the big question is what do you all have left to do?

*Passports??

*Money for your fare??

*Money to put in as a family for cars and food???

Whatever we all have left, I'm glad to know that we are all striving for the goal to be reunited together as an AIGA for Mama's birthday.

As we all journey towards our goal, let us PRAY together, have FAITH together and know that through our FATHER IN HEAVEN we will accomplish what our heart sets to do.  May we all work towards our goal as an AIGA so we can DANCE, SING, and SMILE with our Mama.

JINGLE NEWS

Our sister Zeimydarling on December 5, 2011 has returned back to Samoa to take care of our Aunty Ellen who is sick.  She left her heart in San Diego as she departed with Zane, but knew that they would be reunited real soon.  As tears ran down her face on December 5th she uttered the words, "I promise I will go to Samoa and I will begin working on our big reunion.  I will get the kids together in American Samoa and we will prepare for all your arrivals."  With heavy hearts and tears in our eyes we said, "Aloha Oe!" to our sister and say, "UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!" We are all praying for you Aunty Ellen.

Tugase who is the oldest son of Tracy Uta'i has just got done taking his HSTA test.  He is currently in the 4th grade at Ahuimanu Elementary school.  The test results are in and Tugase had the 2nd highest score in the ENTIRE fourth grade.  We are so proud of you Tugase and encourage you to continue to strive in your education.  Thank you Tracy for raising awesome boys.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN...

here are some pictures of Christmas that we just got it...

A CONTEST WAS ANNOUNCED......

IT'S GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST TIME...SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES ON OUR FAMILY FACEBOOK PAGE AND WE WILL ALL JUDGE ALTOGETHER... HAPPY HOUSE MAKING...MAY THE BEST FALE WIN..



L-R: Lucky, Darz, Jimmy, Lily, and Z @ San Diego



Darz sending your some holiday cheer..local style..

TJ, Treh, and Lores helping set up the 808 Christmas tree

Lily and Elton's tree.

Da final product for our 808 tree.

Trish's bundle of joy...not looking so joyful..I just want to pinch your cheeks baby..

CHRISTMAS STORY

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

And Santa whispered, "Teach the children the true meaning of Christmas…"

The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind.

The Color Red: The first color of Christmas, symbolizing that Savior's sacrifice for all.

The Fir Tree: Evergreen- the second color of Christmas shows everlasting light and life. The needles point up to heaven.

The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold, signifying that all are precious in His eyes.

The Candle: A mirror of starlight, reflecting our thanks for the star of Bethlehem.

The Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.

The Candy Cane: Represents the shape of the shepherd's crook, used to bring lost lambs back to the fold.

The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal value of love… having no end.

MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON... I LOVE YOU ALL!



NOVEMBER FAMILY e-NEWSLETTER by: ZEIMYDARLING UTA'I

PSALMS 26:7

“THAT I MAY PUBLISH WITH THE VOICE OF THANKSGIVING AND TELL OF ALL THY WONDROUS WORKS.”˜˜

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SHARING

THANKSGIVING

ACROSS THE MILES… 

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Every year we grow. And as a family, this is fundamental. It becomes proof of the livelihood captured in our unity. This month we recognize and honor our prosperity and blessings thru the following birthdays: 

       
Birthday:October 27^th

                Tiva Uta’i

God has blessed this family with 56 years of bliss and enchantment with our mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.  We salute the vivacious Tiva Uta’ileuo with the prayer that she is granted many many more years of happiness and excitement with us. Happy Birthday Mom!

 Birthday: November 10th

 Mano Fa'alele Uta'i

A Respectable Son, Husband, Father, Uncle, and all the titles that have made him Honored by All, through his Humble Heart and Loyal Spirit. He may look serious, but he has HUMOR that will leave you with an everlasting SMILE on your face. He is admired by his beautiful wife and loving children and grandchildren, who think the World of Him. We thank him for being the Men Steel in Our Family. May the Lord Bless you in all your years and more to come Uncle. We Love U!

Birthday: November 19^th

Zerlina Uta’i

Living proof of beauty and brains! Sister, Aunt, daughter and friend, our prayer is that God continues to bless you with growth in strength and love on top of your amazing 26 years, not to mention more of them! Happy  Birthday Leenz! 

Birthday: November 25^th

Robert Uta’i

If you’ve taught us anything, it’s to put God first in all we do. And we do just that as we celebrate another year in your life. Your dedication to this family speaks beyond words and we wish you peace and fulfillment not only on your special day but to infinity! Happy Birthday Dad!

Birthday: November 28^th

Tuiaanasagate Uta’i, Jr.

TJ, you’re our football star! But more than that – you’re the son, brother, uncle, and friend we know, love and cherish. 15 years and you’re growing into a man of flourished words and knightly deeds. May the good Lord bless you in all you do! Happy Birthday TJ!!

He’s our newest addition! Everyone meet

                    LEONAIDAS

Congratulations to Belle Uta’i on a beautiful baby boy!! He’s precious as can be!! May the good Lord continue to bless you and your adorable aiga!

 PFOOTBALL FRENZYP

Heart. Strength. Focus. Teamwork. Respect. These are only a few of the characteristics necessary to be a thriving athlete. Heroes of this depiction? The Manu Samoa. Although they weren’t as victorious as we would have wanted them to be in the Rugby World Cup this year, their hard work and image off the field surely demonstrated what it takes to be a valued and admired competitor.

The Manu Samoa left their distinctive mark in the RWC and our very own big-timers are doing the same. Maroon & White and Blue & Gold are stamping the gridiron with persistence, vigilance, and defying aggression. We have and are following TJ Uta’i for Junior Varsity Football (Governors), Farrington High and Numa Viliamu for Varsity Football (Marauders), Waipahu High as they strike fear in their local Hawai’i opponents. The JV Governors have chased the trophy all the way to the finals, an expedition lasting 9 excruciating games now resulting in a last fight-to-the-finish drop happening today. 

It’s an all out war for the champ title as TJ and his teammates try to exercise some governor authority over the Waianae Seariders. This championship game is stocking up and we’re dressing to the 10s in our supportive gear for our boys. Our football frenzy is coming to a successful end. Like the Manu, we know our boys are top-notch participants. Keep on playing the way you are – with heart, strength, focus, and respect. We want to wish the Govs the best of luck and to both our football superstars Numa and TJ and The Manu Samoa a job very well done!


-$AVVY  $AVER$-

     keep our momentum going...  

Last month, family members in the 808 state held a barbeque fundraiser to jump start our collective efforts in reaching our goal – Mama’s 80^th in Apia. We’ve already drafted out our expenses, incomes and extras. We’re regulating our finances on a constant basis and doing the necessary cuts to survive. We’re sacrificing watching the latest movie, eating out with friends, drinking water, even taking unnecessary trips somewhere nearby so we can save on gas. We’re doing the most. And saving for a trip 5 months from now is a little hard to do on top of all of that. Needless to say, we need all the help we can get. 

With the recession in the American economy devastating the airline industry as it is, the price tag on taking to the friendly skies has become one we hardly can afford. But there is always a light and one of the more beautiful things about this family is the willingness to not only have hope and drive but the diligence to maintain it! Even on the gloomy days, we embrace the optimism. Divide and conquer! We can do this together no matter how far apart we are! Here are some researched tips on how we can individually further our cause.

1) Thirty-day Rule – if you find that you “need” more and more purchases everyday – write it down and after thirty days, ask yourself if you still need those items.

2) Apply the Pareto Theory – we use 20% of the stuff we have 80% of the time. Save a bunch by weeding out what we don’t need or use!      

3) Maintain your urge to spend by keeping CLOSE tabs on your spending. The realization that you’ve gone overboard is an eager eye-opener.                                                                                                               

4) Try this – put $12 away per weekday. You’ll have $1400 by April. Remember - you’re never too broke to save money!

““halloween SWEEts““
This Halloween there were more treats than tricks! Fun and festivities filled the foggy and eerie nights! Here’s some spooktabulous evidence:

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     REMEMBER NOVEMBER   

LET US COME BEFORE HIS PRESENCE WITH THANKSGIVING, MAKING JOYFUL NOISE UNTO HIM WITH PSALMS.                                                                                                                    –PSALMS 95:2

                    
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WE HUMBLY GO BEFORE OUR FATHER LIFTING OUR VOICES GIVING HIM THE GLORY AND PRAISE; THANKING HIM FOR OUR COUNTLESS BLESSINGS.   

                      

THANK YOU LORD FOR…

“TEACHING ME ACCEPTANCE NOT ONLY IN OTHERS BUT ESPECIALLY IN MYSELF. I LOVE ME.  I LOVE YOU. I LOVE US.” 

– ZANE EKI UTA’I, CALI

“BLESSING ME WITH 3 HANDSOME, SMART, LOVING, CARING, THOUGHTFUL LITTLE BOYS WHO LOVE THEIR MOMMY SO MUCH AND THEY TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I’M SICK, SAD, HURT, OR STRESSED. THIS MOMMY IS BLESSED.”   

- TRACY UTA’I, HAWAI’I

“BLESSING ME WITH SUCH A STRONG HEART & MIND TO MOVE ON WITH MY STUDIES & FOCUS ON WHATS IMPORTANT IN LIFE. I’VE BEEN THROUGH ROUGH TIMES BUT, YOU NEVER FAIL TO GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO MOVE ON. I’M THANKFUL YOU MADE ME REALIZE THE TRUE MEANING OF LIVING LIFE – TO BE HAPPY & LIVE THE WAY I WANT IT!” 

– CHARMAYNE UTA’I, AM. SAMOA

“BLESSING ME WITH A JOB, HEALTH, AND FAMILY THAT KNOWS HOW TO LOVE REGARDLESS OF DISAPPOINTMENT AND DISTANCE.” 

– EVELYN UTA’I, HAWAI’I

“GIVING ME THE SENSIBILITY TO KNOW WHO AND WHERE I AM, THE MOTIVATION TO PURSUE WHAT I NEED TO, AND FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT GIVE ME HUMILITY TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE ABOVE ALL.” 

– ZEIMYDARLING UTA’I, CALI    

                                                            

 “THAT EVEN THOUGH I SENSE THAT I STARTED OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT IN COLLEGE, I SEE A LIGHT & SOMEWHAT FEEL THAT MY FUTURE IS BRIGHT. I AM THANKFUL FOR SUCH A LOVING AND SUPPORTING FAMILY.”              

– LARRYJOE UTA’I, AM. SAMOA

"I AM EXTRAORDINARY AND THERE IS NO ONE LIKE ME, BECAUSE GOD DON'T MAKE NO JUNK, SO KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU COME FROM... FEEL SPECIAL AND LIVE SPECIAL, BECAUSE THAT'S HOW OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN SEE'S US YOU'RE ONE OF A KIND!"
- LILYMARLEEN UTA'I, CALI

VPRAYER REQUESTSV

WE SURVIVE FIRST AND FOREMOST THROUGH GOD’S GRACE. WE MUST KEEP OUR CONTACT WITH HIM ALIVE AND CONNECTED. WHILE YOU LIFT YOUR PRAYERS UP TO HIM, PLEASE KEEP THESE REQUESTS IN MIND.

“AND YOU ARE HELPING US BY PRAYING FOR US. THEN MANY PEOPLE WILL GIVE THANKS BECAUSE GOD HAS GRACIOUSLY ANSWERED SO MANY PRAYERS FOR OUR SAFETY.”                                                         

- 2CORINTHIANS 1:11

MAMA – OUR LOVE NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS NOT ONLY CONCERNING HER PHYSICAL WELL-BEING BUT HER INNER STRENGTH AS WELL.

BROTHERS & SISTERS IN THE ARMED FORCES – PRAY THAT GOD KEEPS HIS PROTECTIVE HAND OVER THEM WHILE IN HARM’S WAY.

ALL SCHOOL ATTENDEES – PRAY THAT THEIR JOURNEY, WHETHER IN UNIVERSITY OR ELEMENTARY, BE A SUCCESSFUL ONE; THAT THEY CONQUER THEIR STRUGGLES AND LEARN TO PUT GOD FIRST.

ALL WORKING PERSONS– PRAY FOR THE POWER TO RISE DAY IN AND DAY OUT TO FULFILL THEIR OCCUPATIONAL DUTIES.

THE ILL – PRAY THAT THE FATHER ENCOMPASSES HIS HEALING HAND UPON THE SICKNESSES THAT THEY SUFFER FROM.

NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE IN THE WORLD, THIS

THANKSGIVING AND FOR ALL THE DAYS TO COME,

WE UNITE IN PRAYERS, THOUGHTS, AND IN HEARTS...

     
LORD WE HUMBLY ASK THY BLESSING
ON THE TURKEY AND THE DRESSING
ON THE YAMS AND CRANBERRY JELLY
AND THE PICKLES FROM THE DELI


BLESS THE APPLE PIE AND TEA
BLESS EACH AND EVERY CALORIE
LET US ENJOY THANKSGIVING DINNER
TOMORROW WE CAN ALL GET THINNER


FOR ALL THY HELP ALONG THE WAY
WE'RE THANKFUL THIS THANKSGIVING DAY
WE'RE THANKFUL TOO, FOR ALL OUR DEAR ONES
THE FAR AWAY AND NEAR ONES


ALTHOUGH WE MAY BE FAR APART,
WE'RE TOGETHER IN HEART
KEEP US IN THY LOVING CARE
THIS IS MY THANKSGIVING PRAYER.
                                                      

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

EPELEAFIAELEPELEAIGA!