The Church Builds - First Samoan Congregational Christian United Church of Christ.

Today I visited with members of the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church, UCC at their building site. As you know the First Samoan CCUCC has been meeting in our church building for many years. Most Sundays as we are leaving the building, they are coming into the building. The women are usually the first to arrive loaded up with flowers and colorful cloth for their altar space. We have had a wonderful relationship with our Samoan brothers and sisters over the years. For three years we were lucky enough to have them worshipping with us once a month. We have always enjoyed the spirit that they bring to worship, often in awe at their singing.

They are starting a new chapter in their life. Soon there will be two United Church of Christ buildings in the the city of Santa Rosa. Where before they visited us in our building and at our worship service, we will soon be able to visit with them in their building for their worship service. That will be a joyous occasion as we continue on as sister congregations. I am overjoyed to know that they have a thriving congregation, one able to take on a building project in the midst of the current economic downturn. So, as they have blessed us over the years, now we bless them with good wishes for this new chapter in their life.

Blessings,

David