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Comment on Understanding the Church’s Annual Misinale Festival from a Biblical Perspective by moala07

moala07 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:35:09 +0000

Rev. Palu

Thank you for your insight.
As a member of the Tokaikolo Church, I do not agree with the way they handle a lot of the money. I believe there is a lack of accountability in this church. In our church, we have forced giving. Which totally goes against the way the New Testament church has given. In Acts, we see that believers gave according to what God has placed in their heart. I think we should not broadcast it like we do in many Tongan church fundraising activities. As the Bible says that is the end of their reward. WThis means there is no eternal rewards for the offering which most of us give. I pray that God will raise up a generation who will study God’s Word and apply the Biblical principles to
our churches.

JT, salvation is a free gift to everyone. We are not predestined to who will receive salvation. That is between you and God. John 3:16 tells us to whom God sent
His son, Jesus Christ, for the world. Don’t limit God’s plan of salvation to a few. That is totally wrong and Calvanistic.

May God Bless you all,
Lavoni Moala

Comment on (Updated Version) Reply to Lopeti Senituli’s Report Dated 27/11/06 by jtai010

jtai010 — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:02:37 +0000

Dear Dr Ma’afu Palu,

Just want to enlighten your summary of Akilisi. That you said you fall short of charging him with the 16/11. It is quite obvious that you are stating the opposite of your conclusion. You are not only blaming Akilisi for the 16/11, but you are also forcing him to admit for the 16/11.

In addition, you should as a minister for Christ should refrain from using harsh tone in your writing, remain neutral in your observation and not take sides. Enlightenment should be your strength if you consider yourself as God’s messenger.

Regards,

JT
Sydney.

Comment on Understanding the Church’s Annual Misinale Festival from a Biblical Perspective by jtai010

jtai010 — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:19:39 +0000

Very interesting.. the notion of “the more you give the more you receive” should also be in consideration when making a donation or presenting gifts of any type. Tongans are emotional people and can easily be swayed off the mark when face with the dilema such as Misinale..

So with regards to the 5th point, are you saying that eternal life can be equalled to that of buying a lotto ticket? Given the fact that money, time, and work for the church is now a lifetime occupation (ministers, pastors etc)?

If eternal is a free gift, than surely we are randomly picked.

Regards

Comment on Pacific Worlds and the American West Conference by faihivachick

faihivachick — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:12:22 +0000

THAT IS SOOOOOO wonderful!!!!! I, myself, would like to pursue my dream as being a singer later in life, and one of my biggest goals for doing so would be to preserve the traditional tongan sounds and lyrics in an album of my own! Seeing Neti Taumoepeau accomplish this same goal just inspires me so much! I’ve listened to her “Mo’ui Honge Ifo” single, and I think she did an exemplary job!! It’s just wonderful and exactly how I would have done it..Bravo…or rather, brava!! hahaha malo ‘aupito

Comment on Understanding the Church’s Annual Misinale Festival from a Biblical Perspective by moiangaha

moiangaha — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:39:00 +0000

‘Oku faka’ofo’ofa pea mo’oni mo malie e fakamaama kuo vahevahe mai ‘e he Toketa’ ka ko e fehu’i leva ‘e anga fefe hano ta’ofi e fa’ahinga tui ko ‘eni’ he kuo kanoloto ia he kaingalotu pea kuo nau pikoua pe kae kei fai pe koe manavahe kihe ngaahi nunu’a kapau ‘e ‘ikai kenau fai kihe fakahinohino ‘a e kau takilotu’.

Comment on Pacific Worlds and the American West Conference by ewolfgramm

ewolfgramm — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:29:10 +0000

The conference was inspiring and gut-wrenching.. and I only hope that California will follow
the example that the U of U has set.

Comment on 676 to release her first Tongan Album this Spring! by ewolfgramm

ewolfgramm — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:26:51 +0000

I whole heartedly agree with Neti. I love that you are also being socially responsible as well!
Keep it natural is what I say and I love every bit of that, or as natural as we can get.
Good Luck sis!

Comment on 676 to release her first Tongan Album this Spring! by Salote Filivao

Salote Filivao — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:48:44 +0000

You go Neti!! I don’t know if you remember me, but this is Lote Palu, now Filivao. I’m proud of you girl!! Take care and keep up the good work. It’s so awesome that your giving back to the Motherland! I love it!!

Comment on 676 to release her first Tongan Album this Spring! by sioneofa151

sioneofa151 — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:21:29 +0000

Sound lovely good Neti.

Koe hiva ‘ena ‘etau fanga kui, ‘ihe taimi na’anau nofo mo ngoue ‘i Kao mo Tofua, he na’e mo’ui honge ifo ‘enau mo’ui, koe fk’amu pe ki Kotu, mo sio pe na’a ha’u ha vaka mei ai, kae malo ‘ae toe fkmanatu’i ‘ae hiva, koe taimi foki koe ‘i Kotu koe folau ki Tofua mo Kao ‘oku ta’u ‘e 1 pe lahi hakekae koe fk’anaua pe matu’a he ma’ili ‘ae matangi moe fk’anua pe ke fataki ‘enau ‘ofa kihe famili ki Kotu.

Fk’ofo’ofa ‘aupito ‘ae hiva, moe ta me’a
‘oua ‘e tuku ai fk’aonga’i ‘ae taleniti kuo foaki ma’au

Sione

Comment on 676 to release her first Tongan Album this Spring! by misisika

misisika — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:33:32 +0000

well done !