The First Samoan
Congregational
Christian Church -
San Diego (FSCCCSD)
Our Church Branches and Ministries
Aiga Tiakono/ Deacon Family
The core duties of the Deacon Family are to assist the Minister in providing spiritual leadership and support in all areas of the Church's life, through Faith, prayer, counsel and encouragement led by the Holy Spirit.
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Deacon Family Officers:
Elder Deacon: Griffith Brown
Secretary: Nora Ape'
Treasurer: Talafulu Sagale
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Mafutaga Tina / Women's Ministry
The purpose of the Women's Ministry is to foster Faith and fellowship and to serve as positive role models to the women of all ages of the Church. New members are welcome.
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Advisor: Mrs. Elena Fiava'ai
Women's Ministry Officers:​
President: Moeifaga Sagale
Secretary: Talailelagi Pinones
Treasurer: Naomi Tofiga
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Mafutaga Tama/ Men's Fellowship
The purpose of the Men's Fellowship is to foster Faith and fellowship and to serve as positive role models to the men of all ages of the Church. New members are welcome.
Men's Fellowship Officers:​
President: Lokeni Porter
Secretary: Tracy Sagale
Treasurer: Lauamio Iuta
'Au Faipese Tele/
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir brings the gift of music and song in worship every Sunday. Traditional Samoan hymns sung with Faith, joy and verve inspire and encourage those who sing and those who hear God praised through song. New members are welcome.
Choir Master: Ionatana Eli
Chancel Choir Officers:​​
President: Ainauia Ulutu
Secretary: Talafulu Sagale
Treasurer: Siatu'u Eli
'Au Talavou / Youth Ministry
The Youth Ministry serves to grow the Gospel and Faith in the lives of the young people of the Church targeting ages 18-25. This is expressed through various activities, fellowship and Bible Studies. A part of the Youth Ministry's history is that it sang to God's praise each Sunday in Worship for 45 years, hymns and songs of Praise in various languages. March 31, 2024 was the last Sunday they sang as a Youth Choir. New members are welcome.
Youth Ministry Officers:​​
President: Alofa Eli
Secretary: Tania Niumata
Treasurer: Aislyn Fa'alave
A'oga Aso Sa/ Sunday School
The Sunday School is the Church's sowing the seeds of Faith, love and time into our precious children, whereby young hearts and lives can grow in faith and belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All children are welcome.​Sunday School ​
Superintendent: Siatu'u Eli
Secretary: Toluali'i Lefiti
Treasurer: Millie Faiai
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Praise and Worship Team
The Praise and Worship Team is a group of singers and musicians who have been called to serve God and express their Faith in this Ministry. Praise and Worship Services are held every last Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.
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Praise and Worship Team:
Ionatana Eli, Tulia Tafao, Perelini Koria, Nichoelle Fiamalua, Grace Eli, Faipule Eli
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Fono Tatalo/
Prayer Ministry
There is power in prayer. We meet every Saturday at 8am in the Sanctuary, to lift up our prayers in Faith for the life of our church, it's members, families, situations, plans, and all things to our Heavenly Father. Become a prayer warrior and join us.
A'oga Tusi Paia/
Bible Study
Bible Studies are a vital part of the Christian's journey of Faith to keep connected with fellow believers, and to grow in the knowledge and understanding of God's Word. Bible Studies are held every Wednesday at 7pm for our adults and our youth in the Suitonu Fellowship Hall.
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Bible studies are led by Lay Preacher Tulia Tafao
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I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:5