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It is with sadness that I would like to inform the Connexion of the passing of Rev Mataika Mikaele Kolinio Yasa (Mike Yasa) who passed away peacefully at his residence in Tuakau, Pukekohe surrounded by his wife Sereana, his kids and grandkids on Saturday 4^th May.  Rev Mike Yasa devoted himself to ordained ministry with the Methodist Church, profoundly impacting the Fijian Advisory since 1990 and its community through his pastoral guidance in its early stages of leadership.  His steadfast commitment to his faith journey at Motueka, Christchurch, and Pahiatua has left an enduring legacy within the community he served.

Following training at Trinity – St. Johns Colleges in 1990 Mike was appointed in 1991 to St. Andrews Uniting Parish, Motueka, where he served 5 years, then to Hornby/Riccarton (St Stephens and Clarence Street) for a further 5 years.  In 2001 he was appointed to Pahiatua and Woodville Union Parishes.  He was the first ethnic Fijian to be trained and ordained by the Methodist Church of New Zealand.

Alongside of his Parish ministry Mike has exercised a significant and dedicated ministry to fellow Fijian residents in New Zealand.  From 1999 – 2003 he was Superintendent of Bose ko Viti kei Rotuma e Niusiladi (formerly the Fijian Advisory Committee).  Other Connexional involvements have been as a member of the Council for Mission, the Council of Elders, the CCANZ National Forum, the Bicultural Workgroup and the Church Welfare Committee.  Mike’s community involvement has had a particular emphasis on the welfare of the Pacific Island community.

He was also involved in the Evangelical Network of the Church.

Rev Mike Yasa ‘s funeral service will be held on Friday 10th of May at 10.30am at the Pukekohe Methodist Church corner of Wesley Street & Queens Street and then laid to rest at the Heights Park Cemetery Pukekohe.

Messages of condolences to the family can be sent to his daughter’s email:  salote_hotmail.com

Ngā manaakitanga

Rev Tara Tautari | General Secretary

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