Pre-Conference Notes : Administrative Arrangements.
(Last up-dated 1100 Hrs, T 21 June,2011).
The projected attendee figures for the 2011 Conference in Nuku'alofa is about 1,500+ said to consist of :
(1) Voting Reps : 421,
(2) Honorary Reps : 14 (fakafofonga fakalangilangi),
(3) Non-voting Reps : 1491(fakafofonga kaume'a).
These are approximate figures at this stage (
F 17/06).
The important 'behind the scenes' supporting role which the Havea family continues to play in the support of the Conference and the Church continues with Ma'ata Havea, Principal of QSC playing a leading role in the organization of Conference, particularly in terms of accomodation and billets. Ma'ata also has a strong team of the QSC staff and students in support.
At this early stage, Category 3 Reps are likely to be comprised of the following :
1. Tongatapu - 171
2. Vava'u - 222
3. Ha'apai - 87
4. 'Eua - 34
5. NTT - 8
6. NF - 12
7, Lomoloma - 9
8. USA - Hawaii SUTT - 78
9. Methodist - 45
10. N.Z. - SUTT - 66 (choir)
11. - - 44
12. Onehunga choir - 144
13. Samoa - 24
14. Australia - SUTT - 144
15. - Methodist - 24
16. 'Fakafofonga fakatauhoa' -216.
It is understood that billets are still being sought in the area of Saione & 'Maamaloa'.
1000+ Conference-Delegates can be accomodated and provide bedding at QSC and the surrounding halls of :
1. Tupou High School
2. Tupou Tertiary Institute
3.Kolomotu'a FWCT 'Papai' Hall
4.Tongata'eapa Hall
5.Longolongo Hall (to be confirmed)
6.Negotiations are still on-going with surrounding church halls.
7.Sia'atoutai Theological College will again be responsible for security & orientation arrangements
8.Rubbish clearance arrangements are under the control of Visa & co
9.The QSC & 'Maamaloa' public-areas will have coffee-making facilities & stations. A medical area/centre will also be operational with heart, blood-pressure, blood-sugar-level etc...testing facilities.
It is expected that the full conference program will be posted on this link within 48 hours.
Conference Agenda
Tuesday, 21 June, 2011
0800 Hrs : Settling in of Conference accomodation at Queen Salote College.
0900 Hrs : 145th Anniversary Celebrations of Tupou College, Toloa (see Old Boys Programme).
1700 Hrs : President's Welcome Reception at the Queen Salote College Hall.
1930 Hrs : Po Lotu Fe'iloaki (Conference Welcome), Centenary Church.
Speakers : 1. Lord vaea 2. Lisiate Prescott 3. Sini Nafe Kuila 4. Sione Fusimalohi 5. Rev Samiuela Taufa
Choirs : Lead ; Hihifo District,
Vava'u, Australia, Tatakamotonga District, Haveluloto/Tofoa, Kolomotu'a District, Kolofo'ou District, NZ Methodist, Vaini District, NZ SUTT.
2000 Hrs : Supper : Nukunuku Central, Eastern, Western, Matahau, Fatai.
Grace : Rev Siaosi T. Palu.
Speech : Tu'ifua Vaikona (Halatokoua)
Closing Prayer : Rev Taufa Filiai
Wednesday, 22 June, 2011 :
0600 Hrs : Morning Service, Centenary Church : Rev Dr Siotame Havea
Choir : Vahe Ma'ufanga
0800 Hrs : Conference Fast, Centenary Church, Sia'atoutai Theological College.
1300 Hrs : Lunch : HM Queen Halaevalu Mata'aho, Kolofo'ou, Halafo'ou, Ngele'ia, Nualei, Mataalikufisi.
Grace : Rev V. Longani Fihaki
Speech : Tau'atevalu
Closing Prayer : Rev Tu'a Mahe
1430 Hrs : Konifelenisi Kakato
Election for President & General Secretary
1.Opening Prayer : President
Reading : Gen. Secr.
Prayer
Welcome Speech : President
2.Agenda : Gen. Secr.
3. Item 1(i) - Conference Members
4.Item 1(ii) Committees of Conference (Ng Komiti Fakaikiiki)
5. Election of President
Ballot Committee : Chair : Baron Fielakepa, Head Trustee.
Members : Tevtutoe,ita F. Vaipuna, Tau'atevalu, Ma'ake Faka'osifolau, Katea Lutui, Siutaka Tutoe, Mosese Fosita, Katalina Lutui, Tomasi Fakahua, Finau Walter, Siale Napa'a Fihaki, Tu'ifua Vaikona, Mosese Manoa, Siotame Drew Havea, Mafi To ki Felenite, 'Uha'one Metuisela, Siaosi Tamaanika, Manase Siua, 'Utoikamanu Matalave.
6. The outcome of the vote is to be communicated to His Majesty, King George Tupou V by : The Ballot Committee Chair, Baron Fielakepa, Hon Tangi of Vaonukonuka and Fotu.
7. Election of the General Secretary.
8. Conference working teams (staff).
9. Assistants for Conference Minutes.
10. Time Keepers : Rev Ta'uteau Taufa, Rev Likioo 'Atiola.
11. Motions (ng fokotu'i fakatokanga) : Tau'atevalu, General Secretary.
12. Checking of Minutes: Tevita F. Vaipuna, Rev Sela Na'a Latu
13. Introduction of Conference Agenda.
(1)Rules of Debate (Conference of the whole).
(2)Full Program.
14. Introductions & Greetings from Delegates.
1700 Hrs : Afternoon Meal : Talafo'ou, Nukuleka, 'Ahononou, Mala'evakapuna, Ha'ateiho.
Grace : Rev Vilitonu Satini
Speech 'Fonua ki he Ako'
Closing Prayer : Tu'ipulotu Faletau
1930 Hrs : Konifelenisi Faka-Faifekau. Centerary Church.
HMQ meeting with women. QSC Hall.
2000 Hrs : Supper : Sopu, Tongata'eapa, Tu'a-ta-ki-langi, Vaololoa.
Grace : Rev Mele M. Mausia
Speech : Rev Dr Taliai Niumeitolu
Closing Prayer : Rev 'Aminiasi Vuki
(To be continued)
Thursday, 23 June, 2011 :
0600 Hrs : Dawn prayers at accomodation.
0800 Hrs : Conference of Ministers & 'Talatalaifale' - Rev Dr 'Alifaleti Malakai Mone
1000 Hrs : Conference of the Whole (Konifelenisi Kakato). Opening of 88th Conference. Appointment of President & General Secretary.
Holy Communion. Kolofo'ou District Choir.
1300 Hrs : Lunch : Kolomotu'a, Puke, Ha'afakaafe, Hala-Maui ;
Grace - Rev Fonofaa Mafi
Speech - Fotu
Closing Prayer - Rev Pohahau Palu
'Kava Lukuluku' - Vava'u District.
1430 Hrs : Committees
1700 Hrs : Dinner : Fasi-moe-afi, Mataika, Fatumu, Popua.
Grace : Rev Tupou Feimoefiafi
Speech : Hon Paula Sunia Bloomfield
Closing Prayer : Rev Tevita Fakataha To'a
2000 Hrs : Supper : Longolongo, Vaotu'u, Folaha.
Grace : Rev Samisoni Siketi
Speech : Kepueli Fifita Tau'ataina
Closing Prayer : Rev Pulonga 'a Tonga 'Iki
Friday, 24 June, 2011
0600 Hrs : Dawn Service : 'Akanesi Paongo, Centenary Church
0800 Hrs :'Fakalotofale'ia', Rev Dr Tevita Tongamohenoa Puloka -'Faith'
Introductions to Conference : Rev Dr Allstair McRae (President Uniting Church in Australia),
Rev Bruce Mullen (Uniting World, UCA))
1000 Hrs : Brunch : Kolonga 1&2, Fo'ui, Kanokupolu, Ha'atafu.
Grace : Rev Sione Mapuhola
Speech : Rev Matafonua Fotofili
Closing Prayer : Rev Seneti 'Olive Fiusati
1200 Hrs : Sia'atoutai Graduation
1430 Hrs : Meeting of delegates from overseas churches. Centenary Church
1700 Hrs : Dinner : Houma, Ha'akame, Makapaeo, Ha'asini, Nakolo
Grace : Rev Semisi Pongi
Speech : Talia'ulu Liaca'a
Closing Preyer : Rev 'Atunaisa Siale
1930 Hrs : Polotu Ng Potungaaue
Meeting of Head Trustees (Talaasiti Lahi) : Moulton Centre
Polotu Theme : Sunday School & Ako Lotu
Centenary Church.
Chair : Rev Peni Hafoka Taufa
Speakers : Foeata Tu'akoi, Rev Kepueli Kaufusi, Rev S. Nisani Tolu,Rev Nafetalai Ika
Choirs : Pelehake District, Pea District, 'Utulau, Kolofo'ou District, Nukunuku District, Hofoa
Polotu 'Evangelio : FWCT Ma'ufanga
Theme : 'Fakauluikakai & Tanumaki'
Chair : Rev Maka Tu'akoi
Speakers : 'Asikati Finau, Rev V. Heneli Vete, Rev Taufa Filiai, Rev samiuela F. Vaea.
Coirs : Niutoua, Halafo'ou, Vahe Vaini, Fasi-mo e-Afi, Fijian Methodist, Ma'ufanga
Polotu Potungaaue 'a Fafine, QSC Hall
Chair : Rev Tava Tupou
Speakers : Rev Sela T. Manu, Rev Tu'a Mahe, l, Lesieli Fonua, Rev Vili Vailea Saulala
Choirs : Vava'u District, Hihifo District, Tatakamotonga District, Havelu-Tofoa (Lead), Zahe Kolomotu'a, 'Aositelelia, SUTT Nu'u Sila
Polotu Ako & Ngaaue Faka-Faifekau,& Setuata : Falelotu Sa Paulo, Pea.
Kaveinga : 'Ko e Faifekau ke fe'unga moe kuonga'.
Sea : Rev Lauhingoa Finau
Speakers : Rev Penisimani Mone, Rev Va'inga Lauti, Rev S. Pulu Halahala, Rev Molia Tu'itupou
Choirs : Lapaha/Hoi, Malapo (Taki), Tupou High School, Metotisi Nu'u Sila, Ha'ateiho.
(To be continued)
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Saturday,25 June, 2011 :
0600 Hrs : Dawn Service : At Residences
0700 Hrs : Transport to Tupou College, Toloa
0900 Hrs : 145th Anniversary, Tupou College, Sermon : Rev Siupeli Taliai
12 noon : Present School
1500 Hrs : Transport to Nuku'alofa
1900 Hrs : Dinner Nuku'alofa : Fahefa, Ha'utu, Kala'au, Te'ekiu, Malapo
(To be continued)
(06-21-2011 01:47 AM)ennag Wrote: [ -> ]Saturday,25 June, 2011 :
0600 Hrs : Dawn Service : At Residences
0700 Hrs : Transport to Tupou College, Toloa
0900 Hrs : 145th Anniversary, Tupou College, Sermon : Rev Siupeli Taliai
12 noon : Present School
1500 Hrs : Transport to Nuku'alofa
1900 Hrs : Dinner Nuku'alofa : Fahefa, Ha'utu, Kala'au, Te'ekiu, Malapo
(To be continued)
Saturday, 25 June continued continued :
The conference sessions for all overseas delegates was held last night at the Centenary Church. In the meantime a lot of delegates were at Fua'amotu at the prayer service for Prince Tungi's 21st Birthday at the Fua'amotu Royal Residence.
The birthday prayer was led by the President at 6.30 pm on an extremely rainy evening. He was assisted by Rev Mosese Vakasiuola (Fua'amotu), Rev Taniela Moala (Tatakamotonga) and other ministers from Mu'a, Navutoka & Fua'amotu (Tungi estates).
His Majest & the Tongan Royal family did all attend and so did His Highness Maletoa and ainga from Samoa.
It was an extremely wet but happy occassion with Tonga College (of which Tungi is an old boy) did provide all the shelters and students to help in ushering and all the duties of the day. Wine etc... had flowed freely and it was befitting of an extremely rainy day.
The main speech was by the Prince Tu'ipelehake and the Royal Toast was proposed by Hon Malupo.
The Samoan chiefs and tulafale had speeches and tau'olunga at Fua'amotu. There was a tafi from Fua'amotu to begin the entertainment programme and there were also taualunga from Samoa and from Princess Pilolevu's household. Princess Salote Maumautaimi & 'Etani took part in all these faiva.
The MC for the day was Mohulamu Fua'amotu.
The cake & koloa presentations were presented by Fuiva Kavaliku & otherr relatives of Tungi.
There was also a No'o 'anga by Navutoka.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies, HMQ did depart straight for Tupou College, Toloa where she & her entourage had spent the night before the cereminies of today at Tupou College.
The (Tonga College) occasion ended at about 10 pm.
Tupou College certainly has a lot to celebrate on its 125th Anniversary with the re-election of the President & General Secretary of the FWCT. Both are notable Toloa Old Boys in their own right.
The Conference did note that a lot of conference attendees from Australia and elsewhere are not able to attend the Conference due to the flight cancellations etc... due to the South American volcanic activity.
Although the results of the 2011 Tresidential & General Secretary Elections have been generally disseminated, the final vote counts were as follows and as submitted to and approved by His Majesty The King :
PRESIDENT : 1. Rev Dr 'Ahio -316 votes ; 2. Rev Dr Tevita K. Havea -26 ; 3. Rev Dr Siotame Havea -6 ; 4. Rev Dr Taliai Niumeitolu -2 ; 5. Rev.Dr. Mohenoa Puloka-1; 6. Rev.Lopiseni Vao-1.
GENERAL SECRETARY : 1. Rev Dr Tevita Koloa'ia Havea -301 ; 2. Rev.Dr.Siotame Havea-23 ; 3. Rev.Falematapule Lomu-5 : 4. Rev.Taliai Niumeitolu-4 : 5.Rev.Dr.Mohenoa Puloka-4 : 6. Rev.Tevita Haukinima-1 : 7. Rev.Samiu Molitika-1 : 8. Rev.Dr. Fisi'ihoi Mone-1 : 9. Rev. Viliami Petelo-1 : 10. Rev.'Opeti Fangupo-1 : 11. Rev. Lopiseni Vao-1.
The Chairman of the Elections Committee, Baron Fielakepa then declared the vote to the General Conference then they proceeded with Fotu (Leimatu'a) and Hon Dr Viliami Ta'u Tangi of Vao Nukonuka to present the election results to His Majesty, King George Tupou V.
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Sunday, 26 June, 2011 :
The events of this weekend was full indeed & a financial success as the Tupou College Foundation Fund had collected T$1,200,000 yesterday at Toloa in memory of Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. The only Old Boys District to fully contribute its share was Australia who had also contributed to the Tupou College Chappel a magnificent Altar Table & its associated religious ornaments. It is the largest table of its kind in the South Pacific and it will be treasured by Tupou College for at least the next millenium.
In all, the Conference Day at Toloa was a memorable one & Her Majesty had alsmo overninghted there for the occasion. Conference had also collected T$100,100 for the Tongatapu District at this years Recreation Night. Many other such monetary assistance was rendered by Conference.
Sapate, 26 June, 2011 :
6:00pongipong Lotu Hengihengi mo e Siasi Langa'oi Pele, Falelotu Senituli
10:00 Hrs : Ko e Malanga Faka-Konifelenisi: Ko e Palesiteni 'o e Siasi
Hiva: Kolomotu'a
11:30 Hrs : ko e Konifelenisi Kakato : Fakamanatu 'o e kau pekia
1230 Hrs : Lunch : Ma'ufanga, Houmakelikao,Ta'ehaloto, Nukuhetulu, Pa Tangata, 'Ananaa,
Grace : Rev Samiuela Tanaki
Speech : Finau Uata
Closing Prayer : Rev Siokivaha Timani
Fakanofo Faifekau
Sermon : Rev Bishop Tevita Barakana Havea, Moderator, Uniting Church in the Solomon Islands
Choir : SUTT, NZ.
1700 Hrs : Dinner : Tokomololo, Vaini, Kolose, Longoteme, Hu'atolitoli.
Grace : Rev Samiu Tukutau
Speech : Rev Dr 'Asinate Samate
Closing Prayer : Rev Viliami Fangupo
1930 Hrs : Po Lotu at Centenary Church, Fasi-mo e-afi, QSC Hall, St Pauls, Pea.
Monday, 27 June, 2011 :
0600 Hrs : Lotu 'aa at accomodations
0800 Hrs : Fakalotofale'ia, General Secretary, 'Ko e Fanau'i Fo'ou'
Introductions : Rev Sue Spindler, Vice President, NZ Methodist Church, Mr Ian Faulkner, Principal, Wesley College (NZ)
1000 Hrs : Brunch : Pelehake, 'Alakifonua,Holonga, Lapaha, Hoi.
Grace : Rev Siaosi 'Ofa Moala
Speech : Rev Tevita 'U Fangupo
Closing Prayer : Rev Kelepi Lanivia
1200 Hrs : Konifelenisi Kakato
1700 Hrs : Dinner : Kolovai, Masilamea, Ha'avakatolo, 'Atataa
Grace : Rev Koloa Pakileata;
Speech : Rev Manako Kemoe'atu
Closing Prayer : Rev Sione 'O. Mone
1930 Hrs : Conference Plenary : Awards to retiring Ministers
1000 Hrs : Tufuenga, 'Isileli, Halaleva, Hofoa.
Crace : Rev Feleti Vaka'uta
Speech : Puleiku
Closing Prayer : Rev Tutaleva Lolohea
Tuesday, 28 June, 2011 :
0600 Hrs : Lotu 'aa at accodations
0800 Hrs : 'Fakalotofale'ia' by the President. Intrduction & thank-you from the Solomon Islands : Bishop Tevita Barakana Havea & Isaac Dakei, General Secretary.
1000 Hrs : Brunch by Fanga'o Pilolevu, 'Ahau, Lavengatonga, Haveluliku.
Grrace : Rev Mosese Hala'ufia
Speech : Rev 'Opeti Fangupo
Closing Prayer : Rev 'Efoti Tangataevaha
1200 Hrs : Conference Plenary
1700 Hrs : Dinner - Tatatakamotonga (1,2 & 3), Fua'amotu.
Grace : Rev Samate Ikavuka
Speech : Lolomana'ia Kafa
Closing Prayer : Rev Viliami Fanaika
1930 Hrs : Conference Plenary
2000 Hrs : Supper : Kumifonua 2, Hala'ovave, Veitongo, Kapeta.
Grace : Rev Paula Vailea
Speech : Viliami Fifita (Peautau)
Closing Prayer : Rev Haloti Molitika
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS :
The sermon given by Bishop Barakana Havea on Conference Sunday (in the 'laying of hands') in the Tongan language was a Conference highlight as was the speech by Seneti (in Tongan).
Seneti is remembered at Nafualu by the 'Fafa 'o Seneti'. Both Barakana & Seneti's Tongan was fluent & perfect.
It is noted that the Conference has gone so well & effective that the entire AGENDA was completed by 10 pm this evening. The venue of next years conference is again Tongatapu although Ha'apai (per Semisi Tapu of Holopeka/Koula) did raise in plenary that the next Conference be in Ha'apai.
Conference plenary did again overwhelmingly opt for Tongatapu for 2012.
It is hoped that the continuous rains (for the past 3 days) will end today. Conference today said farewell to Rev Mosese Vakasiuola & Vai and also the FWCT Rev Sione Haisila Ta'ufo'ou from Texas & his wife.
(06-26-2011 07:11 AM)Enna G Wrote: [ -> ]Monday, 27 June, 2011 :
0600 Hrs : Lotu 'aa at accomodations
0800 Hrs : Fakalotofale'ia, General Secretary, 'Ko e Fanau'i Fo'ou'
Introductions : Rev Sue Spindler, Vice President, NZ Methodist Church, Mr Ian Faulkner, Principal, Wesley College (NZ)
1000 Hrs : Brunch : Pelehake, 'Alakifonua,Holonga, Lapaha, Hoi.
Grace : Rev Siaosi 'Ofa Moala
Speech : Rev Tevita 'U Fangupo
Closing Prayer : Rev Kelepi Lanivia
1200 Hrs : Konifelenisi Kakato
1700 Hrs : Dinner : Kolovai, Masilamea, Ha'avakatolo, 'Atataa
Grace : Rev Koloa Pakileata;
Speech : Rev Manako Kemoe'atu
Closing Prayer : Rev Sione 'O. Mone
1930 Hrs : Conference Plenary : Awards to retiring Ministers
1000 Hrs : Tufuenga, 'Isileli, Halaleva, Hofoa.
Crace : Rev Feleti Vaka'uta
Speech : Puleiku
Closing Prayer : Rev Tutaleva Lolohea
Tuesday, 28 June, 2011 :
0600 Hrs : Lotu 'aa at accodations
0800 Hrs : 'Fakalotofale'ia' by the President. Intrduction & thank-you from the Solomon Islands : Bishop Tevita Barakana Havea & Isaac Dakei, General Secretary.
1000 Hrs : Brunch by Fanga'o Pilolevu, 'Ahau, Lavengatonga, Haveluliku.
Grrace : Rev Mosese Hala'ufia
Speech : Rev 'Opeti Fangupo
Closing Prayer : Rev 'Efoti Tangataevaha
1200 Hrs : Conference Plenary
1700 Hrs : Dinner - Tatatakamotonga (1,2 & 3), Fua'amotu.
Grace : Rev Samate Ikavuka
Speech : Lolomana'ia Kafa
Closing Prayer : Rev Viliami Fanaika
1930 Hrs : Conference Plenary
2000 Hrs : Supper : Kumifonua 2, Hala'ovave, Veitongo, Kapeta.
Grace : Rev Paula Vailea
Speech : Viliami Fifita (Peautau)
Closing Prayer : Rev Haloti Molitika
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS :
The sermon given by Bishop Barakana Havea on Conference Sunday (in the 'laying of hands') in the Tongan language was a Conference highlight as was the speech by Seneti (in Tongan).
Seneti is remembered at Nafualu by the 'Fafa 'o Seneti'. Both Barakana & Seneti's Tongan was fluent & perfect.
It is noted that the Conference has gone so well & effective that the entire AGENDA was completed by 10 pm this evening. The venue of next years conference is again Tongatapu although Ha'apai (per Semisi Tapu of Holopeka/Koula) did raise in plenary that the next Conference be in Ha'apai.
Conference plenary did again overwhelmingly opt for Tongatapu for 2012.
It is hoped that the continuous rains (for the past 3 days) will end today. Conference today said farewell to Rev Mosese Vakasiuola & Vai and also the FWCT Rev from Texas & his wife.
Wednesday, 29 June, 2011 :
It was a fine day indeed for the end of Conference today with no rains or foul weather. To cut a long story short, perhaps the notable news from the FWCT Conference is the posting of Rev Lopini Filise from the FWCT Education Dept to Auckland, NZ and the posting of Rev 'Opeti Fangupo from Ha'afeva to Tongoleleka.. Rev Mosese Vakasiuola is also retired from the SUTT Auckland as he has reached retirement age (70). Rev Haisila of Texas has also retired at this conference having reached 70 as well.
As mentioned in the foregoing as well as on other sites, the presence of Janet Secomb and her grand-daugter was so welcome in Conference. The green lawn of Tupou College, Nafualu was named after the then President's young daudhter, Seneti, hence the 'Fala-'o-Seneti' had later married the President of the FWCT, the Rev Secomb.
Many at the recent Conference Day at Toloa, did not know the historical extent of Seneti's connection with Tupou College, dating way back to Nafualu. Heleni Taliai was also there on Conference Day at Toloa. She is also another daughter of a President who is immortalized at Toloa by the lawn 'Fala-'o-Seneti'.
The Tongan spoken by Seneti in full conference was so perfect as she had used old Tongan vocabulary after a 40 year absence, with such words as 'Fakana'una'u' etc... was just so amazing as was Rev Barakana Havea's Tongan.
Thursday, 30 June, 2011 2000 Hrs :
Conference Departures continues today with the departures of the ' 'Otumotuanga'ofa' and the 'Pulupaki' earlier today.
From all accounts the demobilization arrangements and procedures did go according to plan and credit does go to the administrative skills of the Gen Secretary (Dr Tevita Havea), Rev Tu'inauvai 'Asaeli, Faifekau Pule Tongatapu & Sione Tukia (Setuata Lahi, Vahe Tongatapu) and their respective teams.
The Conference decision to again hold the 2012 Conference in Tongatapu (ahead of a late bid from Ha'apai) was welcomed by most conference-delegates.
Friday, 01 June, 2011 :
Conference tidying-up continues today. The active role played by the Rev Dr 'Ahio in the Golden Jubilee Programs of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission despite an extremely busy final week in Conference is noted.
This link will be used to up-date Conference proceedings including those items which have not recieved public release to date.
Wednesday, 29 June, 2011 : Final Day.
0600 Hrs : Malanga 'Aho Ngofua : Rev Mosese Moala Vakasiuola ; Choir : Methodist NZ & Kau 'Angelo'.
0800 Hrs : 'Fakalotofale'ia' : Palesiteni
1000 Hrs : Brunch ; Pea,'Utulau, Ha'alalo, Lomaiviti, Lakepa.
Grace : Rev Fifita Langoia
Spech : Salesi Kauvaka
Closing Prayer : Rev Siosifa Koloti Ma'u
1200 Hrs : Conference Plenary ; Talataifale : Rev Dr 'Alifaleti Malakai Mone
Boarding procedures for tokelau commences (freight & luggage first)
1900 Hrs : Dinner ; Niutoua, Manuka, Navutoka, Afaa.
Grace : Rev Hala Tupou
Speech : Manase Siua
Closing Prayer : Rev Sione Hautau Taufa
1930 Hrs : Farewell Polotu & Sealing of Conference Minutes.
Speakers : Baroness Tuputupu Vaea
Rev 'Isileli Jason Kioa, Rev Viliami Tu'akoi, Fatani 'Uhila,Rev Uaiselee Manoa.
Choirs : Ma'ufanga District (lead), Fua'amotu/Ha'asini District, Pea/Tokomololo District, Pelehake District, Vava'u, Hihifo District, Kolomotu'a District, Methodist NZ, SUTT NZ, Australia, Kolofo'ou District.
Fehikitaki.
Supper : Havelu/Tofoa District
Grace : Rev Haisila Ta'ufo'ou
Speech : Sione Tukia
Closing Prayer : President.
MV 'Pulupaki' & MV 'Otuanga'ofa' to depart after Conference is closed & all pax on board.
Post-Conference Developments :
The Site Admin has decided to adopt a 'go slow' approach on this link. All new & further developments will be covered on the site under the 'Weekly Watch'.
Sunday, 02 July, 2011 :
Today was Radio Tonga Golden Jubilee Sunday at the Centenary Church in Nuku'alofa. It is a wet Sunday indeed with the winds & rain. It is understood that the service at the Centenary Church had only commenced at 1030 Hrs, a very unusual occurance as past Presidents have always insisted that 10 am is 10 am come what may especially for the Centenary Church.
It was a particularly long service due to the commemoration of the Radio & TV Tonga staff that have passed away in the first 50 years. There was a po hiva in the evening at the Centenary Church.
The records of the 88th Conference have been passed and sealed by the plenary but there were several issues of concern in the Conference & raised in the presence of the
President of the Uniting Church of Australia concerning homosexuality, adultery & fornivation in the Uniting Church and especially the Tongan parishes.
All in all, the Conference has been a success & demobilization is almost successfully completed. The 50th Anniversary of Tonga Broadcasting was successfully launched despite the rains.
Friday,12 August, 2011 0600 Hrs :
It certainly has been some time since this log was last up-dated & water has certainly passed under the bridge.
Church Conference season has certainly come & gone & positive developments have certainly been seen from all the church conferences of this year. It is best that this log would only be resuccitated when Conference does come around again. Maloo.