Samoan Gospel Heralds, Inc - Officers

Ron Smith Laupola, President
Singing 2nd Tenor since 1976

• Hobbies:  Enjoys golfing, playing basketball, watching ESPN and all kinds of sports
• Favorite Bible Text:  "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28, NIV
• Personal Message: 
  
• Email:  ron@samoangospelheralds.com
  

Lima Laupola, Vice President
Singing Bass/Baritone since 1978

• Hobbies:  Enjoys golfing, playing guitar & uke & hanging out with the guys. Lima likes working out, but hasn't done it as much lately.
• Favorite Bible Text:  "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5, 6
• Personal Message:  "I would like to thank my wife Teri and my two sons Justen & Jeffrey for your support throughout the years. I would also like to extend a sincere Mahalo to my Church Ohana everywhere."
• Email: lima@samoangospelheralds.com

Maau Lene, Senior Advisor
Singing Bass since 1973

• Hobbies:  Golfing, laughing & joking around, enjoys playing ukelele
• Favorite Bible Text:  "Let brotherly love continue" Hebrews 13:1, KJV
• Personal Message:  "I would like to thank my family for their love and support and their patience throughout the years. I love you, Dad"
• Email: maau@samoangospelheralds.com

Tautua Samatua, Treasurer
Singing Baritone since 1980

Gene Seui, Secretary
Singing Baritone/Bass since 1987

• Hobbies:  Enjoys diving, golfing, watching all kinds of sports
• Favorite Bible Text:  "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16, KJV
• Personal Message:  "I would like to thank my wife, Malia and my family for your support. I would like to also encourage my children to continue their passion for music and to keep singing for the Lord."
• Email:  gene@samoangospelheralds.com

Samoan Gospel Heralds Members:

Tino A. Amato
Singing 2nd Tenor since 1980

• Hobbies:  Enjoys working out, basketball, singing, and watching sports
• Favorite Bible Text:  "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5, KJV
• Personal Message:  "I would like to thank everyone for your ongoing support over the years. I would like to thank my family for your support through the ups & downs".
• Email: asalemo@samoangospelheralds.com
  

Mase Fiaavae

Singing 1st Tenor since 2007

• Hobbies: Enjoys all sports, Polynesian dancing, jam sessions with friends
• Favorite Bible Text:  "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16, NIV
• Personal Message:  "I would like to thank my family and my Church for your ongoing support"
• Email: maseligo@samoangospelheralds.com
  
  
  
  Harold Moaga
  Singing 1st Tenor since 1997
  
  

  • Hobbies:  Enjoys installing car stereos, Polynesian dances, hanging out with family and friends and meeting new people
  • Favorite Bible Text:  "Let brotherly love continue." Hebrews 13:1, NIV
  • Personal Message: God gave you a special talent for that! Use it.
  • Email: harold@samoangospelheralds.com

  
  
  

  Ben Tafeaga
  Singing 1st Tenor since 1973
  

  
  

  • Hobbies:  Enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, children and grandchildren. He also enjoys a great round of golf with the guys and healthy game of volleyball!
  • Favorite Bible Text:  "Let brotherly love continue." Hebrews 13:1, NIV
  • Personal Message: We have all heard the unsaved, or the worldly Christian say, "Oh, well, 'All things work together for good.'" There is no period after good. The phrase that should concern us is, "to them that love God."
  • Email: ben@samoangospelheralds.com

  
  

  
  

  
  Tominiko Emelio
  Singing 1st Tenor since 2001
  
  

  • Hobbies:  Enjoys golfing and singing.
  • Favorite Bible Text:  "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." III John 1:2, NIV
  • Personal Message: I would like to thank my lovely wife for being there for me, for supporting God's work and encouraging me to be the best that I can be. I thank my children and encourage my four sons to stay faithful in God's ministry and continue their singing and to someday become the future Samoan Gospel Herald's Tongan Quartet with my daughter playing the piano right along side them.
  • Email: tom@samoangospelheralds.com

  
  

  
  John Tatupu
  Singing Baritone since 2006
  
  

  • Hobbies:  Enjoys spending time with wife and children.
  • Favorite Bible Text:  "Let brotherly love continue." Hebrews 13:1, NIV
  • Personal Message: I am so grateful to God that I have learned to concern myself primarily with my half of His promises, while rejoicing in the sure fulfillment of His half. He is faithful that promised. Oh may I be faithful!
  • Email: john@samoangospelheralds.com

  
  

  
  Isaako Loa
  Singing Baritone since 2007
  
  

  • Hobbies:  Enjoys golf and playing chess.
  • Favorite Bible Text:  "However, as it is written: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1 Corinthians 2:9, NIV
  • Personal Message: "Humility is perfect quietness of heart. It is to have no trouble. It is never to be fretted, or vexed, or irritated, or sore, or disappointed.

    It is to expect nothing, to wonder at nothing that is done against me. It is to be at rest when nobody praises me, and when I am blamed or despised. It is to have a blessed home in the Lord, where I can go in and shut the door, and kneel to my Father in secret, and am at peace as in a deep sea of calmness, when all around and above is trouble".—Andrew Murray.

  • Email: isaako@samoangospelheralds.com

  
  

  
  

  Lawson Lene
  Singing 2nd Tenor since 2005
  
  

  • Hobbies:  Enjoys cooking, a good laugh, and spending time with family and girlfriend.
  • Favorite Bible Text:  "Let brotherly love continue." Hebrews 13:1, NIV
  • Personal Message: "The real test of a man (or woman) is not when he plays the role that he wants for himself, but when he plays the role destiny has for him." - Vaclav Havel
  • Email: lawson@samoangospelheralds.com

  
  
  
  

  
  Vai Tuiolemotu
  Singing 1st Tenor since 2004
  
  

  • Hobbies:  Enjoys work, spending time with wife and son and singing.
  • Favorite Bible Text:  "Let brotherly love continue." Hebrews 13:1, NIV
  • Personal Message: I thank everyone for their love and support of this group and their efforts.
  • Email: vai@samoangospelheralds.com

  
  

Nada Marriott, Music Director
Nada Marriott grew up with music. Her musical accomplishments started by singing in front of a large group of people at the age of four. Nada started her traditional music classes by attending a music school at the age of seven. She continued her music studies throughout her high school years and followed by Andrews University (AU). Nada earned her Bachelors of Music Education degree from AU with a major in piano, minor in organ with a concentration in voice and choral conducting. Nada has been a Music Director at various churches for over 20 years. She has conducted many choirs ranging in size from small to over 100 voices. She has been a music teacher, piano and voice teacher, choir, bells, children's choir and praise band director/lead singer. She started working seriously with the SGH in 2004 and enjoys working with the "guys" because they have the love of music and the yearning to praise God. Their abilities to learn songs, memorize and perform to perfection is a gift from God. "It is my pleasure to be a part of such a talented group", she often shares.
nada@samoangospelheralds.com





Front row - Left to Right: Tom Emelio (1st Tenor), Maau Lene (Bass)
Second row - Gene Seui (Baritone), Ron Laupola (2nd Tenor), Asa Amato (2nd Tenor) & John Tatupu (Baritone)
Maui Kahului Church October 2006