Mataitoga blessed by divine call

There’s nothing better than doing God’s work,” says newly-ordained Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma minister, Reverend Asinate Mataitoga.

From Nukuni, Ono-i-Lau, Reverend Mataitoga was among 12 ministers and two deaconesses who were ordained by the Church’s President Reverend Semisi Turagavou.

Ms Mataitoga described the journey as a rollercoaster ride of faith.

“Being a church minister is not for the weak, but for the brave to endure the toughest roads in spreading the word of God around the nation,” Reverend Mataitoga said.

“It’s been a journey of ups and downs in faith that we’ve had to endure, but it’s worthwhile in the end.”

Challenges

She said she faced a lot of challenges.

“It builds my faith and the work that I am called for. Those challenges help me in my three years of studies and three years of doing field work,” she said.

“I’m pleased to hear God’s call. God is my strength and pillar, especially because of what we are facing today. I made the best decision of my life to be under God’s leadership.”

Being a female church minister, she said, comes with discrimination from male counterparts.

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